IB Wed Podcast

So excited for today's episode and interview with Adrienne from Stitch Savannah! Adrienne altered my wedding dress in 2018 and it was PERFECT. See more here! Stitch Savannah is one of the most highly regarded best experienced alterations companies in Savannah, GA. Last year, owner, Adrienne gave birth to beautiful baby girls, Betty & Vivian. In our interview we talk all things running a business, the importance of customer relationships and motherhood! Adrienne's baby girl, Betty, has had to undergo multiple surgeries and so we talk about the difficulties of running a business while also being a mom. It was so much fun talking with her about this as I am now officially 17 weeks pregnant and looking forward to the journey ahead. Huge thank you to Adrienne for taking time out of her busy schedule to talk with me! *I am so sad but the recording cut out during a question I wish I could have heard her answer to!!! Luckily I was also recording on my phone since the laptop turned black for a minute. Stitch is now appointment only! Be sure to call them to get on their books for your wedding dress! You will NOT be disappointed with the quality and service!!!! Find Stitch Savannah here: • Online // Instagram Follow us on Instagram! Want to amp up your Instagram game?! Check out Planoly! This app is the easiest way to get your IG going strong to grow your audience and attract customers by being able to schedule posts, add hashtags and make sure you are on top of posting! To receive a discount on your account with Planoly code: IVORYxPLANOLY / Expiration date: Dec 31, 2020 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

During this interview I couldn't help but get lost in a daydream that I was sipping spicy jalapeno margaritas on the beaches of Riviera Maya sitting at the luxury beach resort, Viceroy. This place truly looks like a dream come true. And head over to their website for 35% specials right now. Now if only I weren't pregnant and you know, covid, I would totally be all over this. One thing that stood out the most talking with Laura Reyes was her passion for what she does that has led to her success in the industry. And I couldn't agree more that passion truly is the key to success, especially in an industry like weddings. Listen to the interview to hear more about her story and her experience in the industry! Find the Viceroy here: • Online / Instagram / Playa Xcalacoco Frac 7, Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo 77710 Mexico Follow us on Instagram! Want to amp up your Instagram game?! Check out Planoly! This app is the easiest way to get your IG going strong to grow your audience and attract customers by being able to schedule posts, add hashtags and make sure you are on top of posting! To receive a discount on your account with Planoly code: IVORYxPLANOLY / Expiration date: Dec 31, 202 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

The Greenhouse at Driftwood is a beautiful venue in Driftwood, Texas that features the most epic greenhouses filled with cacti for the most beautiful backdrop for weddings and photos. Ranked a top wedding venue by Harper's Bazaar and it is no surprise as to why when you scroll through the images on their website of this amazing spot. Find The Greenhouse at Driftwood 850 Darden Hill Rd Driftwood, TX 78619 or online: Website // Instagram Amp up your Instagram game with Planoly! Click here to check out this awesome tool for Instagram! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Let's talk the dreaded C word. Covid... coronavirus... that pesky pandemic that shook up 2020 and threw it on its head and disrupted so many individuals and especially the wedding industry. I'm truly not sure what industry took the hardest hit but from personal experience I know that we felt the hit hard. Ivory & Beau alone had over 40 weddings postponed and a handful of weddings completely cancel. It has hurt. 2020 started as one of the strongest years in business and quickly became one of the most stressful years in business. From trying to determine the best course of action moving forward to keep the business afloat to having to make those hard decisions to close the doors then cutting employee hours, it has been a headache after headache followed by tears. Listen along as I talk with one of our wedding planners, Megan Johnson, who is also getting married herself as we chat about covid's effects on the wedding industry. And then I take over to chat all about how we were able to overcome the hurdles covid threw at us. Also, be sure to read the blog to get more details! And subscribe for the e-newsletter here! Want to steal Megan Johnson's wedding vendor team?! Click the links below! Holly Oaks Plantation | Instagram | 2086 Grove Point Rd. Savannah, GA Ashlyn Cathey Photography | Instagram Two Fly Guys Media | Instagram Sugar Whisk Co. | Instagram Queen City Band | Instagram Mill's Hayes Stationary Designs Event Works Rentals | Instagram Savannah Event Rentals | Instagram Ivory & Beau | Instagram & Savannah Florist Instagram (she bought not 1, not 2 but 3 wedding dresses from us & we are doing her flowers!) Thanks for listening!! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

So excited to have Marguerite on the podcast! This girl boss is seriously rad and has not 1 but 3 seriously rad business ventures that she is rocking. I first met Marguerite back in 2017 when she was running Fete Savannah, a company that planned bachelorette and girls' trips to Savannah. She came in to meet with us and then casually mentioned she was starting Fete Chalet, a bar out of a CAMPER. I knew instantly I HAD to book her for my husband and I's wedding and wow best decision ever. Before Marguerite jumped headfirst into the wedding industry she was a chemist! What a switch right?! On the interview we talk about her transition from chemist to self-employed. Marguerite is a true inspiration for anybody looking to quit their day job to follow their dreams. Be sure to follow her and her MULTIPLE businesses: Fete Chalet • Instagram [if you're getting married, I highly recommend this bar camper for your big day!!] Superbloom • Instagram • 2418 Desoto Ave [Starland District] Savannah, GA [I recommend the Blue Butterfly drink!] Starland Strange • Instagram • 17 W 41st Ave Have a topic you want me to cover?! DM me on instagram! Thanks for tuning in!! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this episode I interview my employees on what makes a good leader and what things help them to succeed. We all know having a strong team is crucial to the success of a business and through learning the hard way I've realized how important it is to hire those who possess the skills I lack. Hope you enjoy! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

I am so excited about my second interview featuring Emily, owner of Mamie Ruth, Starland Strange, East End Up and Lose Ya Cool. Emily is a serious badass girl boss with multiple business avenues and multiple business partners!  She has created these businesses from her creativity and her designs are so freaking rad. Her brands have strong brand identity, which truly has a voice. Each brand while somewhat different remains true to the vibes of the 70's, musical influence, retro style that she emulates.  Learn from Emily how she made it happen and some tips on how you can find your own brand identity to build your business stronger than ever!  You can find Emily's rad businesses at the links below: Mamie Ruth: Online | Instagram | 107 W LIBERTY ST SAVANNAH, GA Starland Strange: Online | Instagram | 17 W 41ST SAVANNAH, GA  East & Up: Instagram | 6 E LIBERTY ST SAVANNAH, GA Also, be sure to subscribe to the e-newsletter as I dive EVEN deeper into each episode's topic to share even more tips & secrets to help you in your business journey! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Join us for my first interview with local masseuse, meditation expert, Tibetan Singing Bowl master and overall just awesome human, Kaitlyn Johnston! We first met Kaitlyn a few months back and after featuring her on our Instagram Stories one of our bride & bride couples hired her to come out on their wedding day for a surprise to their bridal party with chair massages. Helloooooo most awesome way to start a wedding day!!!? Kaitlyn is an expert in self-care and as an entrepreneur it is so important that we do not forget the importance of self-care. How can you be expected to fill other's cups when yours is empty? The answer? You can't! I encourage you to grab a hot cup of tea, relax and listen to this episode as we dive more into self-care and some awesome things you can do for a "healing experience to feel peaceful and rooted within." Be sure to head over to Peacefully Rooted website's to check out more on their services: https://www.peacefullyrooted.com/ and follow along on her instagram: @peacefully_rooted! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

I got banned from buying IG ads. I am not making this up! I have grown my Instagram to 15.6k followers and continue to gain more and more followers without spending a dime on ads!! These tips have helped me to sell and gain customers directly from Instagram and I believe they can help you too! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In my very first podcast episode I share a short inspirational message about how everything we go through is a season. Some seasons (hello, right now - covid19, riots...) are harder than others but you just have to keep moving through them. During the storms the best thing to do is hold tight and wait it out. Life will not always be a storm, it will get better. And during business shutdowns due to the craziness of the 2020 environment, it is definitely a storm we are going through as small business owners. This episode marks the first in what will hopefully be a long running podcast show sharing motivation for wedding industry vendors, tips and lessons that I've learned throughout running a business since 2013. For more - be sure to subscribe to my weekly e-newsletter which will feature episode notes, diving deeper into topics and worksheets to help you catapult yourself forward in your business! You can subscribe at ivoryandbeau.com. Also, be sure to follow us on instagram, youtube and facebook! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app