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From Dorm Room to 10 Markets: The EVA Entertainment Story

Written by Dr. Lahana Vigliano | Jan 21, 2026 8:40:25 PM

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Podcast Outline

  • The dorm-room beginnings of EVA Entertainment and scaling into 10 markets.
  • Early challenges as a young founder in the entertainment and tech industry.
  • What sets EVA apart in a competitive, fast-moving space.
  • Defining wellness as “choosing yourself every day” — what that looks like as a CEO.
  • Recognizing signs of burnout and course-correcting before breaking down.
  • Protecting balance while pursuing ambitious growth.
  • Daily wellness practices that keep Channing grounded.
  • Advice for aspiring founders on blending ambition with wellness.

Bio

Channing Moreland is the Co-Founder and CEO of EVA Entertainment, a Nashville-based, tech-enabled booking platform transforming how companies discover and book entertainment. What started as a dorm-room idea has grown into a 10-year-old company operating across 10 U.S. markets with plans to scale nationwide and globally. EVA has been recognized by TechCrunch, Inc., Entrepreneur Magazine, and Billboard for its innovation in event technology, curating unforgettable experiences for Fortune 500s, global conferences, and high-profile brands.
 

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