Princess Pod

Join us as we speak to Emmy Bodt of Ever After Storybook Entertainment, or better known in the cosplay community as TikTok Moana. She hits us hard today with one of the BEST episodes of this year. Come and learn from a BIPOC performer and owner as she speaks on how to be more inclusive and diverse with your cast. Find her here! FB Emmy Bodt FB Ever After Storybook Entertainment IG & TikTok fricklefracklemarco

Depression, Anxiety, Owner's Guilt, Pivoting, along with so much more - This episode we GET into it. You learn a little about me and my back story as well as how I have personally handled COVID. I talk about my personal journey with Depression and you guys... this episode we get nitty-gritty. However, I hope that you will take something away from this. I hope you will learn from this episode and grow from my mistakes. XoXo - M

Today we speak with Nataly Santos of Belle's Enchantment in Southern California! Nataly will cover everything from why she doesn't like running a venue and how that business effort was not for her, to what it is like being a company in Southern California when everyone ones a business. We also cover what live events may look like in the coming months with COVID's quarantine being extended in certain states. Check out Nataly on social media for more of her business adventures! https://www.facebook.com/bellesenchantment/ https://www.facebook.com/blackcatstudioca/

Today I with talk with Alex Lockwood of Type Alex Events in Erie, Pennsylvania. It is my first in-person interview, which was very fun and totally different from our normal conversations. Join me as we dive deep into the world of event planning and management, as Alex walks us through what it's like behind the scenes. She talks about the glitz, the glamor, and the goopy parts! Alex also touches base on what she looks for when choosing her entertainment as well as life as a full-time mom. You can find her at https://typealex.com/ Rachel Hollis's Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/episode/37h8WhAChrHCvhNJFsCIAh 80: The Hard Things That Will Throw You Off-Course (And How To Fight Them)

Ever feel like you work and run and hustle and get... nowhere? Ever ask yourself, "Why am I doing this?" Do you occasionally stare at your computer with wide eyes, lost dreams, and think, "I don't know what I'm doing." Sister, me too - So today we start a small series on this podcast called My Favorite Business Lies. Join in as I cover one of my favorites - "I Don't Know What I'm Doing."

Today we speak to Summer Donovan of Las Vegas Character Visits! Summer and I chat about what it's like running a children's entertainment company in a HUGE entertainment city like Las Vegas, working with your spouse, mascoting as well as covering the effects that Covid-19 has had on, not just their company, but our industry as a whole. Learn how she has managed to stay in business for a decade, as well as adapting to how the market has changed over the last ten years. Find her at https://www.facebook.com/LasVegasPrincessVisits/ https://www.facebook.com/Shakespearesworkshopcosplay/?eid=ARDGvL561UZVtjJHLdkRgI6CkwgkiCiGRjvwHJPwh_2gcDc27APf_LUypMSHAsxlxsR4EZLd2bCx_eUG&fref=tag

Today we speak to Caitlin, or Catie, or better known as C80 from C80's Thingamabobs - who not only is a good friend of mine, but also a well-known household name in the princessing community. Learn how she stays relevant in the industry while also putting her own spin on the business and making it unique to her. Hear her speak on how she manages to stay magical even while battling through burnout, restyles and cosplay culture. Listen to her amazing advice on how to style wigs and how she began a business that we all know and love. Check her out on Instagram and Facebook: @c80sthingamabobs C80's Thingamabobs

This is such a rough episode, but I wanted to sit down and chat with all of you with what's going on in the world right now - and how we can make it through this. Let me know your ideas and thoughts. Below I have info from the WHO and the CDC. Please stay informed and stay safe. https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html and https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019

Today we speak with the very inspiring Hayley Schmelzer from Wish Upon A Star Events, located in Washington state. She is not only a female entrepreneur but also a professional photographer, a fitness coach, and a new mom! With so many hats, discover how she has learned to pass her crown off to other members of her team, while still being the best boss babe that she can be! Find her on - IG: @mrs.hayleyschmelzer Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYMaxMtSHL8FI7nd5qiGa0w/featured Company IG: @wish_upon_a_star_events You can also follow Wish on Facebook as well for even more creative content!

Today we speak with Jodi Polasky of Pretty Princess Parties. From traveling the entire US to moving across the country to be close to family, learn how Jodi has built her Princess Empire with love, kindness, and the need for Partnership. Keep up with her journey on social media by following her: @JodiPolasky @PrettyPrincessParties

Welcome to the first-ever episode of The Princess Pod! Today we interview Rachel of Royal Princess Parties as we discuss how organization is super important to your business. Listen to her tips and tricks as a business owner and a full-time student, as she balances her work-school and social life. Check her out on her Social at @Rachelannamonaham And be sure to follow us on Instagram @PrincessPodcast to stay up-to-date with all we are doing!

So you're a business owner... But not just any business owner. You specialize in making MAGIC. We here on the Princess Pod understand the struggles with building a business in a small industry - where there are so few answers about how to start, where to go once you're up and running, and ... what even is an ROI anyway?! Join us every week as we cover topics related to children's entertainment, giving you tangible advice from those with years of experience in the field. Like, share and rate us!