We exist to make professional freedom accessible to all by revolutionizing the way companies work with talent.
Soundings® unlocks potential and drives innovation by designing powerful connections between organizations and freelance and full-time talent. We exist to make professional freedom accessible to all by revolutionizing the way companies work with talent.
Three brands: the intersection of talent + purpose.
A modern staffing agency matching talent with the travel and business events industries
Short-Term Gigs
Long-Term Contracts
Full-Time Hires
A vibrant members-only community for freelancers and independent talent
3500+ Event & Marketing Pros
50+ Roles & Specializations
150+ Countries Worldwide
Coaching 1:1 and Group Career Coaching
Leadership Leadership Accelerator Programs
Consulting Develop talent & build agile teams
Coaching and consulting designed to elevate teams and careers
“It is projected that in 2027, 86.5 million people will be freelancing in the United States and will make up 50.9 percent of the total U.S. workforce.” — Statista
Our Story
Just like the definition of the word, Soundings goes below the surface, gathering key insights before making talent matches.
Established in 2018 by Founder and CEO Tracy Judge (MS, CMP), Soundings Connect specializes in building agile, high-performing teams for the global business events industry, connecting companies with freelance, part-time, and full-time talent.
What sets us apart is our human-centric, data-driven approach, paired with our investment in Soundings Thrive, our global talent community of 3,500+ event and marketing professionals, and Soundings Elevate, our suite of strengths-based career coaching and consulting services.
Together, these three brands empower us to go beyond surface-level qualifications, diving deep into five key elements — skills, strengths, character, purpose, and performance — to ensure the perfect fit between talent and roles.
Our winning strategy for agile staffing and skills-based hiring is simple: leverage the top strengths from the best talent for the biggest impact. Soundings is fearlessly committed to keeping our industry relevant in the face of change through thought leadership, industry education, white papers, research studies, and strategic partnerships.
“We believe expertise is only an entry point. The real magic happens when people are connected based on their human qualities.”
— Tracy Judge, CEO & Founder
Our Core Values
Inclusion Value all views & perspectives.
Authenticity Celebrate your uniqueness. Be you.
Growth Mindset Always learning. Always growing
Integrity Be honest and transparent. It builds trust.
Entrepreneurial Spirit Be passionate about possibilities.
Agility Change is inevitable. Adapt and thrive.
Fun Love what you do & who you’re working with.
Trusted by
See where Soundings is championing the future of work— from the cover of The Meeting Professional Magazine to features in Forbes, Smart Meetings and beyond.
Meet the Team
Tracy Judge, MS, CMP
Founder & CEO
Nikki Gonzales
Chief of Staff,
Director of Operations
Juan Ortiz
Technology Manager
Preston Krzyzak
Growth Manager
FAQ
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Who: Corporate, hospitality, associations, tourism, and non-profit.
What: In-person, virtual, and hybrid.
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No, we are a freelance/independent talent network that connects meeting and event professionals with companies seeking specialized skillsets. We do not post jobs, rather we make thoughtful connections.
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We help companies create agile staffing models that leverage our freelance/independent talent community to place talent for special projects, meetings, and events. We also recruit from our talent community to find the best full-time talent for teams on a contract basis, for parental leave coverage, or for long-term positions.
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Our network of freelance/independent talent are experts in the following the areas:
Planning & Logistics, Production & Creative, Association & Non-Profit, Hotel & Travel.
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Yes! With the changing labor laws, we continue to see case after case of organizations unknowingly misclassifying workers with huge ramifications including litigation and settlement costs. That’s why we handle all worker classification compliance for you and pay workers as a 1099 or W2 based on classification.
We take out the guesswork and square you away from the start. And we’re the only business in the industry guaranteeing compliance!
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Our pricing for freelance talent is as dynamic as the positions we help you fill. The type of talent you need and the duration required depends on your unique needs. Connect with us to learn more!