Podcast appearances and mentions of David Tutera

Andy is thrilled to have repeat guest David Tutera back on the show for this episode! David is a globally celebrated event expert, and he joins Andy to offer another look at his decades-long career. Known for working with some of the most recognizable names in entertainment, David reflects on what it really takes to deliver unforgettable events beyond just the glitz and glamor. Listeners get an inside look at how David manages demanding clients, shifting visions, and the chaos that can unfold behind the scenes. This conversation goes beyond just logistics, though, and David reflects on the emotional core of what he does: making people feel seen, valued, and joyful. He talks openly about how personal connection fuels his creativity and why empathy is one of the most powerful tools that an event designer can have. From balancing a multi-faceted career (including stints in fashion, television, writing, and public speaking) to taking on grief and growth, David brings a truly vulnerable and inspiring perspective. Whether you're an event professional or someone seeking meaning in your own work, this episode offers plenty to hold onto, as David doesn't just talk about success but explores what it means to live a life that's both purposeful and present. His passion for empowering others and leaving a lasting emotional impact is clear from beginning to end, and Andy hopes that you enjoy listening to this conversation with him as much as he had recording it! If so, then please don't keep it to yourself. Andy asks that you please share it with at least three colleagues you know who would benefit from hearing this episode. Also, be sure to leave a top review wherever you listen because that really helps Andy and the show out!   Time Stamps [0:12] – We learn that this episode's guest is returning guest David Tutera! [2:16] - Hear how David thrives on creating unforgettable, joy-filled events, despite clients sometimes making the job harder. [4:16] - During the COVID-19 pandemic, David launched innovative, large-scale events, including one for a company's 100th anniversary! [6:57] - Discover how a surprise call during COVID led to David's most complex and rewarding event ever. [9:02] - David reflects on having won over a difficult CEO, requiring months of persistence and understanding his unique personality. [11:25] - Clients often change direction during the process, forcing costly restarts. [13:14] - Cultivating deep client relationships via face-to-face interaction allows David to deliver personalized storytelling. [15:51] - Building personal, casual connections helps turn clients into loyal, long-term clients. [18:41] - David reveals that his kids attend events, learning on site about timelines, organization, and creativity. [21:34] - Andy highlights self-sabotage and the power of making everyone in a room feel special. [24:35] - Guests stay because of curiosity and wonder sparked throughout the entire event. [26:17] - David argues that carefully timed surprises can keep guests engaged and eager, sometimes even refusing to leave. [28:51] - Success requires stepping up, going beyond expectations, and being open and honest with clients. [30:59] - Hear how David's team resolves issues seamlessly, often even unnoticed. [31:43] - Andy and David discuss how the little moments in life hold the deepest meaning, especially during grief. [33:58] True success is making strangers cry tears of joy through love, detail, and compassion. [35:18] - Andy reveals where David Tutera can be found online!   RESOURCES David's Previous Guest Spots on The Wedding Biz   Find David: David's Website David's Mentorship Website David's Facebook Page David's Instagram Page David's Pinterest Page David's Twitter Page   Follow The Wedding Biz on Social: The Wedding Biz The Wedding Biz on Instagram: @theweddingbiz   Title Sponsor: This episode is sponsored by Kushner Entertainment.  

This week on the KORE Women podcast, Dr. Summer Watson welcomes Melissa Banks. Melissa is an award-winning master event planner, brand strategist, and best-selling author from Jackson, Mississippi. With 25 years of experience and mentorship from renowned expert David Tutera, Melissa specializes in creating extraordinary events. She is the visionary behind the Black Women's Business Expo and the "Imagine the Possibilities Women's Empowerment Conference." As the host of "Dream by Design podcast with Melissa Banks," she inspires women entrepreneurs to pursue their dreams. Melissa's latest book, "Do I Really Need an Event Planner?" is a #1 Amazon Best Seller.  You can follow Melissa Banks on LinkedIn, Instagram at: themelissabanks, YouTube at: The Melissa Banks Show, and at: themelissabanks.com Thank you for taking the time to listen to the KORE Women podcast and being a part of the KORE Women experience. You can listen to The KORE Women podcast on your favorite podcast directory - Pandora, iHeartRadio, Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, YouTube, Spotify, Stitcher, Podbean, JioSaavn, Amazon and at: www.KOREWomen.com/podcast. Please leave your comments and reviews about the podcast and check out KORE Women on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. You can also learn more about the host, Dr. Summer Watson and KORE Women at: www.korewomen.com You can also learn more about Dr. Summer Watson, MHS, PhD, KORE Women, LLC, the KORE Women podcast, and her Community Empowerment and Cross-Generational Mentorship Consultation Services by going to: www.korewomen.com. Thank you for listening to the KORE Women podcast! Please share this podcast with your family and friends.

This week we have a very special guest on the podcast!  You may know him from his many TV shows, or perhaps from his 8 books, or various speaking events, or his career as a top event designer and planner in NY, or you have bought his branded party essentials in stores around the country, that's right, it's David Tutera!Listen in as we talk about David's history in the biz, how he became the "Bar Mitzvah King of NY," his journey into books, tv, film and so much more.  David also tells us more about his latest book, Journey to Joy."  Which 1 lucky listener will get a signed copy of!Emal 2FatGuys@jetfreshflowers.com to request yours.Learn more about David at: https://davidtutera.com/Purchase David's latest book, "Journey to Joy: A Boy Unveiled"

In this episode of the True Love Knots Podcast, our guest is Nora Sheils. She is a Portland native, founder of Bridal Bliss, INC, and an expert in all things weddings. In 2018, Nora co-founded Rock Paper Coin, a revolutionary platform that brings together event professionals and engaged couples to simplify and streamline the often daunting contract and invoice process. Nora's attention to detail, strict standard for quality, enthusiasm, and comforting demeanor put her clients at ease and have catapulted her as a leader in the wedding industry. Today, Nora shares her expertise in creating inclusive weddings and simplifying the process of proposals, contracts, invoicing, and payment processing, making it a stress-free and enjoyable experience for couples and vendors alike. Standout Quotes: "There's no reason to discriminate. Love is love, and people are people like we're out to help everyone and better our industry." [Nora] "Having a planner is so important because they take on all the logistics and all the deeds, so you can focus on keeping things smooth with the family and enjoying your engagement and all of that." [Nora] "Our goal is to simplify that process for the vendor, clients, and planners. We incorporate communication with planners, who can act on their clients' behalf if given permission. It just makes everyone's life easier." [Nora] " Take advantage of all the customer service options out there. Reach out and it'll save you time rather than figuring it out all by yourself. [Nora]   Key Takeaways: Embrace inclusivity and acceptance in your own life. Love is a universal force, and treating everyone with respect, regardless of their identity, is crucial for building a compassionate and harmonious society. Surround yourself with people who uplift and support you. Seek out friendships and professional relationships with those who share your love, respect, and inclusivity values. Just as a couple transforms during the journey toward marriage, remember that personal growth and change are natural parts of life. Embrace these transformations in yourself and others, and approach challenges with empathy and understanding, recognizing that there might be underlying reasons for their behavior. Life's obstacles are easier with a strong team. Whether it's a wedding planner or supportive friends and family, surround yourself with people who can assist you in managing logistics, and provide emotional support so you can focus on what counts. Amidst all the planning and preparations, it's important to remember the journey's significance. Focus on enjoying moments with loved ones and savoring the engagement period rather than getting overwhelmed by minor details. Be proactive in identifying challenges or inefficiencies in your industry or daily life. If you notice a gap that needs filling, take the initiative to find solutions and improve things, even if it initially seems daunting.   Episode Timeline: [01:00] Introducing Nora Sheils [02:57] How did Nora become so interested in weddings? [07:24] How Important Is Inclusivity for Nora? [13:37] What Is The Purpose of Planning in Weddings? [16:11] How To Find a Niche In a Market Gap? [21:07] What is Nora's Focus on David Tutera's Event? [23:26] How does ChatGPT change Blogging? [25:29] What Advice Would Nora Give to People?   Learn more about Nora Sheils at: Website: https://www.bridalbliss.com/ https://rockpapercoin.com/

In this episode of True Love Knots, we are joined by Anna Lorenz, a wedding planner, and event coordinator. She will be one of the guest speakers for the David Tutera Experience. Join us today as Anna shares what it's like to be in the wedding industry and how she got started. Standout Quotes: "Everyone has their opinion from the outside" [Anna] "I'm not the type of person that can just sit on my beanbag and eat bonbons at home. I am a go kind of girl." [Anna] "I'm saying no to things that don't bring me joy." [Anna] "You have to do what's right for you and your family and your wellbeing and your self-care." [Anna] "At the end of the day, if you are not giving yourself that self-love, if you are not giving yourself even the room to have those feelings, then you are doing no service to anybody around you." [Anna] "We all have to run our own race. If you spend all that time looking over your shoulder, you're not going to see what's in front of you." [Anna] "Let those opinions of other people go because that is what's holding you back." [Anna] Key Takeaways: Professionalism and a cheerful demeanor are always required in the wedding and event industry, regardless of what happens in your life or your personal relationship. Anna started as a wedding photographer. As time went by, it grew into planning and coordinating. Anna left photography behind. When an opportunity came to buy a bridal shop, she saw this as a great opportunity. Episode Timeline: [00:09] Introduction of today's guest [02:21] About the multi-generational farm [03:43] How many children do you have? [05:00] How did you meet David Tutera? [06:53] What did you and David talk about? [09:05] What are you going to talk about? [11:11] What's your advice for people going through a difficult time? [13:42] Why don't people tell us what they think? [15:13] How did you start working in the wedding industry? [18:31] How do you like officiating? [19:27] What is the experience like in a David Tutera event? [22:22] Will you also be opening a men's suit business? [22:52] What would you tell your 21-year-old self?

Behind The Veil - A Conversation With David TuteraPlease NOTE - Due to scheduling issues - we are going to be doing the LIVE show on MONDAY @ 4:00PM  This will be your opportunity to ask questions LIVE via our YouTube Channel and Facebook Page.  We will then rebroadcast the entirety of the un-edited show on Tuesday at 2:00pmMore about this show w/ DavidWeddings, at any level, are not easy to put together.  David has been doing this successfully for over several decades while under the very watchful eye of fame.Are there things that bind us all?  What lessons can we learn from the over the top weddings, that you can apply to yours?  Can money really fix all things?Celebrated Global Event and Wedding Planner: Fashion Designer, Entrepreneur, Floral Designer, Author and TV Star.  David Tutera is best known for his ability to connect with each of his clients and create events that are truly a once in a lifetime experience.  He embraces the culture backgrounds and traditions that each of his clients may want to incorporate.  He has planned extravagant, lavish weddings and celebrations for his clients that are unique to their style.  Recognized as one of the top planners in USA in numerous publications and Honored by Life & Style Magazine as “Best Celebrity Wedding Planner,” David's impressive client list includes both celebrities and non-celebrities, he has created amazing events for: Jewel, Shannen Doherty's wedding, Star Jones's wedding, New Orleans Hornets Chris Paul's wedding, NY Giants Antonio Pierce's wedding and events for Jennifer Lopez, Matthew McConaughey, the Official Post Grammy Parties in New York City, Elton John, Barbara Walters, the Rolling Stones, Vice President Gore at the White House, Kenneth Cole, Tommy Hilfiger, Susan Lucci, The John F. Kennedy Center, as well as countless film premieres and celebrity parties for royalty, politicians and socialites.  He has created an outstanding reputation for himself that has led to tremendous business success. He is an inspiration to all wedding and event professionals looking to make a success of their own business.PODCAST SHOW - Available after 5:00 PM EDT in iTunes, iHeart Radio, Spotify, and most favorite podcast players. BEHIND THE VEIL Show: Winner of 2021, 2022, & 2023 @TellyAwards for best online unscripted series & 2021 @NACE ONE Award for Innovator of The Year.Support the showBehind The Veil Crew:Host: Keith Willard www.keithwillardevents.com www.instagram.com/keithwillard Co- Host: Marci Guttenberg www.anaffairtorememberbymarci.com www.instagram.com/anaffairtorememberbymarci

In this episode of the True Love Knots Podcast, our guest is Joey Toth. He is the COO of the David Tutera brand and a Keynote-Motivational Speaker. He aims to combine best practices from many industries and other ideas to create a company that stands out and provides a unique experience to everyone they touch. Today, Joe shares all about his organization, mindset, and how things can grow and evolve.   Standout Quotes: "Life is an evolution, not a revolving cycle. It's about embracing growth, new experiences, and the endless possibilities that await." [Joey] "Yoga has the power to awaken and connect us to our true selves, opening doors to profound transformation and endless growth." [Joey] "Transformation grounds us, quiets the monkey mind, and allows us to appreciate the wonders of life around us." [Maria] "By aligning our passions, talents, and dreams, we can create something bigger than ourselves, make a difference, and experience the magic of shared experiences." [Joey] "In a world where experiences matter, creating unforgettable moments and inspiring others to dream big sets businesses apart and makes a lasting difference." [Maria] "I believe success is not limited to financial achievements, but rather the freedom to pursue one's passions, create meaningful experiences, and make a positive impact on others." [Maria] "I believe that families come in all different shapes and sizes, and it's important to embrace and support each other through the challenges and changes. We have the power to create a loving and accepting environment for our children to thrive in." [Maria]   Key Takeaways: Embrace opportunities to explore outside your comfort zone and gain a taste of different fields. Growth is an ongoing process throughout our lives, with each experience presenting new opportunities for self-discovery. Transformation can bring a sense of presence and awareness, helping us connect with what truly matters. Complementary partnerships are essential for success in any venture, where strengths and weaknesses balance each other. Creating a safe and supportive environment allows individuals to let go of their vulnerabilities and openly share their fears and thoughts, fostering personal growth and connection. Success is subjective and can vary significantly from person to person. It can encompass various aspects of life, such as financial stability, freedom to pursue passions, or engage in philanthropy. Episode Timeline: [00:03] Introducing Joey Toth [05:44] How was Joey's Transformational Journey? [09:11] What's the Difference of Coaching and Personal Coaching? [12:25] How did David and Joey Got Together? [19:05] What Makes Us Stand Out? [26:41] How Does Joey Define Success? [34:21] Where to Reach Joey Toth?     Learn more about Joey Toth and Mindset Coaching at: Website: https://www.yourcoachjoey.com/ Email: joey@davidtutera.com

In this week's podcast episode, our host Jonathan Aymin sits down with guest speaker, Alan Katz, owner of Great Officiants, to share his expertise on the wedding industry. The conversation covers topics such as how Alan got started in the industry, his business, and how a venue can set their business up for success. The main topic of the episode is reviews, and Alan emphasizes the importance of reviews for venues and the industry as a whole. He advises venues to be amazing at what they do and exceed expectations to guarantee better reviews. The conversation also covers how to handle hidden and negative reviews and the importance of prevention. Alan suggests leveraging video testimonials to attract potential clients. About Our Guest: Alan is known as the Best Officiant in the Wedding industry. His training on and off screen makes him the perfect mix of Performer and Officiant or like Joey from the TV show Friends calls it a “Ministainer”. He is a well known Wedding Industry Influencer. He has worked with Brittany Spears, Kelly Clarkson said she is obsessed with him when he appeared as a special guest on her show. In the Wedding Universe Alan was featured in Say Yes to the Dress, My Fair Wedding with David Tutera, Spouse House and the Finalie Episode of 90-day Fiance and as well as local and national news programs. He and his Wife Al-x will be featured in a New TV Show for ABC in 2023. He has created several reality shows concepts and is currently in consideration for a few. Alan Katz made his TV Debut on the Gong Show at age 16 doing a comedy act. He ended up doing 6 episodes of that show as the producers loved his act so much. From there he was on several Silly shows like: Love Connection, Blind date and Peoples Court, The Weakest Link and played various characters on The Jerry Springer show. Alan loves improv which has proven essential to his Wedding Ceremony success. He belonged to 2 different Improv troupes, The Orange County Crazies and Public Offenders in LA. While hosting Stand Up Comedy Shows for many years he produced a successful tour of Military Bases called Comics on Patrol. Getting cast for several TV Commercials he started down the road to success. He found one of his true talents becoming a Writer and Producer for commercials. He was nominated for a Clio Award for one of his commercials. Then he began Producing and Hosting Talk and Entertainment shows for Local TV Networks. Alan is a nationally known speaker and speaks across the country on wedding industry Success. He is also a constant guest on Wedding Business podcasts As a local Celebrity he has been interviewed by many News programs on Inside Edition, ABC, NBC, KCAL9 KTTV, PBS, CBS Telemundo and Univision. In Print he has been in LA Times, NY Times, Huffington Post, OC Register, OC and LA Weekly, Press Telegram, Grunion Gazette and many blogs and online forums. Find Him Here: Great Officiants Fun and Romantic Weddings Website: ​​https://www.greatofficiants.com/ Email: info@greatofficiants.com Tel: 562-435-4000 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GreatOfficiants Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greatofficiants/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/greatofficiants Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/greatofficiants

How do you value yourself and know your worth? Many of us are dealing with difficulties in life that have an impact on how we view ourselves. But that's fine because we're just human. But don't let such difficulties diminish your value. Know that you're worthy no matter what. In this episode of True Love Knots, Maria Romano talks to David Tutera. David is a celebrity wedding planner, speaker, and author of 8 books including Journey to Joy. David discusses the background of his book as well as how his life experiences have taught him to recognize his value Standout Quotes: "Surround yourself with people that believe you are great because you are." [David] "When you become successful in any career, it is our job to stand up and teach people." [David] "Don't let someone influence your energy or make you feel less than who you are; just walk away." [David] Key Takeaways: If you walk around assuming that you're just not the value of what you're worth, you're not going to find yourself out of that darkness. The problem with the special events industry is that the best of the best often brag about what they do instead of sharing tips on how to improve and succeed. Stand up with pride and feel confident. Even though we may not always feel confident, we must project a confident attitude. When you need help, ask for it. Episode Timeline: [0:41] Meet today's guest, David Tutera [2:58] David's family background [6:49] David and the Predator [14:23] The Blow Up [16:28] David was invited to speak at the view [18:35] Being involved in events and mentoring [23:33] Pain can be power [26:28] David's mother [29:37] What would David Tutera say to his 21-year-old self today? Learn more about Maria Romano and the True Love Knots at: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maria-romano-tlk/ Website: https://trueloveknots.com/ Learn more about David Tutera at: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-tutera-120a2620a Website: https://davidtutera.com/

David Tutera is back as Michelle's co-host! On the last Wednesday of every month, we answer wedding planning questions from our listeners. These are always chock full of information that EVERYONE can benefit from. We have so much fun and we love our listeners for reaching out and interacting with us. Listen and learn, peeps! Click HERE to become a premium subscriber and unlock all of the amazingness: Ad-free, full episodes TBWPP Wedding Planning Resource Center Monthly Wedding Planning Happy Hours via Zoom with Michelle Bonus Episodes and more Do YOU have a wedding planning question? Call and leave us a voicemail at 415-723-1625 -or- email us hello@thebigweddingplanningpodcast.com David Tutera is a globally known, tremendously successful, wedding & entertaining expert with over 30 years in the industry. Beyond his tremendous success as an event expert and designer, David is also a sought after television personality, fashion and accessory designer, entrepreneur, author, motivational speaker, and the visionary behind the David Tutera brand, which includes various product lines, as well as educational opportunities, such as the David Tutera Mentorship Program and The David Tutera Experience for planners, designers, and event professionals.  Oh, and it's worth mentioning that David is someone that Michelle has looked up to for inspiration as an entrepreneur and event professional since she started in the industry.

David Tutera is back as Michelle's co-host! On the last Wednesday of every month, we answer wedding planning questions from our listeners. These are always chock full of information that EVERYONE can benefit from. We have so much fun and we love our listeners for reaching out and interacting with us. Listen and learn, peeps! Click HERE to become a premium subscriber and unlock all of the amazingness:       Ad-free, full length episodes      The TBWPP Wedding Planning Resource Center with  Access to 6 mini courses of The Big Wedding Planning Master Class  Wedding Planning Templates and Tools Click HERE to subscribe and unlock all of the amazingness: Ad-free, full episodes TBWPP Wedding Planning Resource Center Monthly Wedding Planning Happy Hours via Zoom with Michelle Bonus Episodes and more Do YOU have a wedding planning question? Call and leave us a voicemail at 415-723-1625 -or- email us hello@thebigweddingplanningpodcast.com David Tutera is a globally known, tremendously successful, wedding & entertaining expert with over 30 years in the industry. Beyond his tremendous success as an event expert and designer, David is also a sought after television personality, fashion and accessory designer, entrepreneur, author, motivational speaker, and the visionary behind the David Tutera brand, which includes various product lines, as well as educational opportunities, such as the David Tutera Mentorship Program and The David Tutera Experience for planners, designers, and event professionals.  Oh, and it's worth mentioning that David is someone that Michelle has looked up to for inspiration as an entrepreneur and event professional since she started in the industry.

Have you started thinking about the holidays and all the parties that come with it? We sure have! That's why we are starting our rewind week strong with the best party planning tips and tricks. David Tutera is a party planning expert and shared his best tips to throw the best party without blowing your budget. This show originally aired in 2019 so ignore any mention of current events. Check out the original show notes here. You'll find show notes for this episode at stackingbenjamins.com/david-tutera-rewind-1273. Deeper dives with curated links, topics, and discussions are on our newsletter, The 201, available at StackingBenjamins.com/201. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Choirs have and will always be an essential part of worship. "You can look at a choir and find you in it" - Jason McGee"There is a power communicated in a diverse choir that spans everything" - Bishop WrightIn this episode, Bishop Wright has a conversation with Jason McGee, Choir Director of Maverick City Music. In it, they discuss the origin of choirs, the diversity choirs represent, and why Jason said yes to being a part of Imagine Worship in NYC on Oct 3 with Presiding Bishop Michael Curry. Listen in for the full conversation. - - - - -Jason McGee & The Choir, established in 2015, have become affectionately known as “the choir for hire." They've worked with music icons Madonna, Cyndi Lauper, John Legend, Raphael Sadiq, Logic, and David Foster, just to name a few. They've recorded songs for Usher, Gospel superstar Erica Campbell, UK rock band The 1975, Christian artist Matthew Redman, and The Fray's lead singer Joe King. They can be heard on the movie soundtrack for Birth of a Nation and seen on television shows such as David Tutera's CELEBrations, CBS' Pure Genius, and Hallmark's Home & Family.In 2016, Jason McGee & The Choir signed with legendary producer Warryn Campbell and his record label MyBlock Inc. They've since released hit singles like “Promises,” which was named by Billboard as one of the top added Gospel songs to radio in 2018, along with "Never Let You Go," and "It's Not Over."Jason McGee & The Choir continue to spread their message of God's love through music, fashion, and performance. They seek out any opportunity to take that message far beyond the church walls and have become leaders in Gospel and trend setters among choirs. They are grateful for any and all opportunities and have purposed to be "medicine to the spiritually sick."

The Sharvette Mitchell Radio Show | Tuesday at 6pm EST | www.Sharvette.com Your business, Your Event... so let's do it the right way! Join us Tuesday, August 9th at 6:00 p.m. EST as we chat with Katona Robinson, owner of LaBelle Papillon Premier Events,  a Certified Wedding and Events Planner.  We will discuss tips and strategies for hosting successful events as a business owner. This might include conferences, networking events and etc! Meet our guest: Over Katona Robinson's past 20 years in the industry, she has interned for celebrity event planner David Tutera, with his series of bridal shows in Philadelphia and Atlanta called David Tutera's "Your Wedding Experience".  www.labellepevents.com https://www.facebook.com/labellepapillonpremierevents Meet our host: Sharvette Mitchell is a Marketing Consultant that works with small businesses to enable them to build their platform so that they generate more revenue with increased visibility of their brand and business. She does this in a couple of ways by focusing on their positioning, visual branding, and marketing with one on one consulting, group coaching programs such as THE PLATFORM BUILDER®,  speaking,  book collaborations, and hosting conferences & retreats.  Since 2008, Sharvette has hosted a weekly internet talk radio show  - The Sharvette Mitchell Radio Show. She has been seen on CBS 6, The CW Network, and featured in publications such as Huffington Post & AARP.   Learn more at www.Sharvette.com and www.Mitchell-productions.com  POP UP Luxury Retreat information: www.JoinSharvette.com  

Are you following your dreams? In this segment, Keith Willard shares how to start from scratch and follow a path you love. He walks us through his versatile background, career transitions, starting something new, and then following his intuition and running a successful business he loves. See video here - https://youtu.be/XvlReleP2bc WHO IS KEITH? Keith Willard is the owner of Keith Willard Events - A social and corporate event planning company, in business for over seven years. Before restarting his company, Keith spent more than a decade working for hotel in social catering. Starting as an entry level catering salesperson staring in 2004 and working his way up to Director of Catering for Ritz-Carlton Bal Harbour. in 2014. Previously Keith was the Executive Director of a local not for profit in Dallas, Texas, where he honed his skills of working with small budget. He then continued his love of events as a senior event planner with a company called Event Presentations, where he traveled the world putting together events for notable clients such as Nokia and AT&T. Along the way, Keith was responsible for thousand person galas and Madam Tussauds in London as well as planning Mark Cubans 40th birthday party which included a concert by John Melloncamp. Since starting his business in 2015, Keith has been the recipient of numerous awards including Best Of From The Knot, Best Wedding Planner from Wedding Wire, Top Ten from Modern Luxury Magazine, and Innovator of The Year From the National Association of Catering & Events. Now Keith continues his excellence with corporate and wedding planning service while producing an award-winning podcast called Behind The Veil. This weekly live podcast has had notable guests such as David Tutera, Colin Cowie, and Monte Durham from Say Yes to The Dress - which led to winning the Telly Award for best unscripted online series. KEITH'S CALL TO ACTION Jump in with both feet and don't be afraid to start something. Connect on socials @KeithWillard www.keithwillardevents.com www.youtube.com/c/BehindTheVeilByKeithWillard/ www.bit.ly/4BehindTheVeil www.linkedin.com/keithwillard1 GENESIS'S INFO https://genesisamariskemp.net/ CALL TO ACTION Subscribe to GEMS with Genesis Amaris Kemp Channel, Hit the notifications bell so you don't miss any content, and share with family/friends. **REMEMBER - You do not have to let limitations or barriers keep you from achieving your success. Mind over Matter...It's time to shift and unleash your greatest potential. If you would like to be a SPONSOR or have any of your merchandise mentioned, please reach out via email at GEMSwithGenesisAmarisKemp@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/genesis-amaris-kemp/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/genesis-amaris-kemp/support

Michelle and guest Julie Roth Novack of PartySlate, give you all of the hard facts, pro tips and tricks of the process of finding and securing your wedding venue. About our guest: Julie Roth Novack is the CEO and Co-Founder of PartySlate. She brings over 20 years of digital experience overseeing global and national teams. Prior to PartySlate, Julie led the Sales and Services team at Vibes, a mobile marking SAAS company. Links We Referenced Julie on Instagram (instagram.com/juliepartyslate/) PartySlate (https://www.partyslate.com) Houzz (https://www.houzz.com/) Doodle (https://doodle.com/en/) Episode #296 All About Home Weddings with David Tutera (https://www.thebigweddingplanningpodcast.com/episodes/296-all-about-home-weddings-with-david-tutera) Episode #182 Venue Owner Tells All (https://www.thebigweddingplanningpodcast.com/episodes/182-venue-owner-tells-all?rq=venue) Episode #201 Five Venues Across The Country As We Reopen (https://www.thebigweddingplanningpodcast.com/episodes/201-five-venues-across-the-country-as-we-reopen) Michelle's YouTube video about venues (https://youtu.be/SIp3q-T8_CY) We're able to produce this podcast because of YOUR support. If you want to learn more, check out our Patreon Page (https://www.patreon.com/thebigweddingplanningpodcast). If you become a Patron, you'll get 2 exclusive, ad-free episodes + Zoom Happy Hour with Michelle and fellow patrons every month. Plan your wedding using The Big Wedding Planning Master Class (https://www.thebigweddingplanningmasterclass.com/). A self-paced digital course created with love for you by Christy & Michelle. The Big Wedding Planning Podcast is... * Hosted and produced by Michelle Martinez. * Edited by Veronica Gruba. * Music by Steph Altman of Mophonics (https://www.mophonics.com/). * On Instagram @thebigweddingplanningpodcast and be sure to use #planthatwedding when posting, so you can get our attention! * Inviting you to become part of our Facebook Group! Join us and our amazing members. Just search for The Big Wedding Planning Podcast Community on Facebook. * Easy to get in touch with. Email us at thebigweddingplanningpodcast@gmail.com or Call and leave a message at 415-723-1625 and you might hear your voice on an episode * On Patreon. Become a member (https://www.patreon.com/thebigweddingplanningpodcast) and with as little as $6.99 per month, you get 2 exclusive, ad-free episodes, + Zoom Happy Hour with Michelle and fellow patrons every month!

In this episode, I chat with longtime friend, Chef Razia Sabour. Recently being seen on Discovery Plus' "The Great Soul Food Cook Off," Celebrity Chef Razia Sabour shares how she has navigated a career in catering for over 10 years, while being a wife and mother. Even with her long list of celebrity clients such as Tyler Perry, David Tutera, Gabriel Union (and more), Chef Razia's inner work takes center stage. Chef Razia gives a testimony of how self-care has sustained her through the years, along with strong ties to family, and her deep passion for soul food. (S2 - E11) Guest Info. www.fullerfood.com

Home weddings are so much fun and include some of Michelle's favorite wedding planning moments. On today's episode she's chatting it up with one of our favorite guests, David Tutera. The pair discusses the challenges not previously considered when using a home as a wedding venue as well as all the wonderful, intimate emotion that surrounds a wedding of this nature. Listen in because you are going to learn a lot! Click HERE to become a premium subscriber and unlock all of the amazingness:       Ad-free, full length episodes      The TBWPP Wedding Planning Resource Center with  Access to 6 mini courses of The Big Wedding Planning Master Class  Wedding Planning Templates and Tools Tips: You can buy handheld candles that are usually used for memorials. They prevent wax drippings and you can raise the cup up to make sure the flames are safe. If you don't want a lot of dancing, you can create moments like musicians that cut in between smaller sections of dancing. A rental specialist would be a helpful vendor if you are not having a planner. They will know what kind of rentals are needed to make the event go off without a hitch. Caterers do not want to use your kitchen, and you probably don't want them using your kitchen anyway. Make sure your spaces are not far apart from each other, so there isn't a lot of moving around. Consider what your guests have to walk through. Permits! Know what kind of permits you might need in your area. HOA, city ordinances, fire department, police department, etc. Liability insurance is crucial! Purchasing your own alcohol might not actually save you that much money. Hiring caterers/bartenders is a much more practical idea. Have someone available to keep up the cleanliness of toilets. Restroom facility rentals come with attendants! Valet is the way to go. Several months prior to your wedding, send a note to your neighbor with a gift that tells them about the event. Then the night before, give them a nice bottle of wine or food. You MUST have a generator. Get a movie-quiet one if you can. Lighting is very important, not only for safety but for aesthetic reasons too. Do not water the grass! Turn off the sprinklers at least a few days before the wedding. Check with your caterer about the trash! Get them haul it away. It will cost extra but it sooooo worth it. Decibels and energy should increase before the ending of the night, that way you can start to quiet things down gradually. The host can give a thank you and that helps guests know it's time to leave. Links We Referenced davidtutera.com experience.davidtutera.com instagram.com/davidtutera facebook.com/TheDavidTutera Get In Touch:  The Big Wedding Planning Podcast is… Hosted and produced by Michelle Martinez  Music by Steph Altman of Mophonics  On Instagram @thebigweddingplanningpodcast and be sure to use #planthatwedding when posting, so you can get our attention! Easy to get in touch with. Email us at hello@thebigweddingplanningpodcast.com or Call and leave a message at 415-723-1625 and you might hear your voice on an episode Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Home weddings are so much fun and include some of Michelle's favorite wedding planning moments. On today's episode she's chatting it up with one of our favorite guests, David Tutera. The pair discusses the challenges not previously considered when using a home as a wedding venue as well as all the wonderful, intimate emotion that surrounds a wedding of this nature. Listen in because you are going to learn a lot! Tips: 1. You can buy handheld candles that are usually used for memorials. They prevent wax drippings and you can raise the cup up to make sure the flames are safe. 2. If you don't want a lot of dancing, you can create moments like musicians that cut in between smaller sections of dancing. 3. A rental specialist would be a helpful vendor if you are not having a planner. They will know what kind of rentals are needed to make the event go off without a hitch. 4. Caterers do not want to use your kitchen, and you probably don't want them using your kitchen anyway. 5. Make sure your spaces are not far apart from each other, so there isn't a lot of moving around. Consider what your guests have to walk through. 6. Permits! Know what kind of permits you might need in your area. HOA, city ordinances, fire department, police department, etc. 7. Liability insurance is crucial! 8. Purchasing your own alcohol might not actually save you that much money. Hiring caterers/bartenders is a much more practical idea. 9. Have someone available to keep up the cleanliness of toilets. Restroom facility rentals come with attendants! 10. Valet is the way to go. 11. Several months prior to your wedding, send a note to your neighbor with a gift that tells them about the event. Then the night before, give them a nice bottle of wine or food. 12. You MUST have a generator. Get a movie-quiet one if you can. 13. Lighting is very important, not only for safety but for aesthetic reasons too. 14. Do not water the grass! Turn off the sprinklers at least a few days before the wedding. 15. Check with your caterer about the trash! Get them haul it away. It will cost extra but it sooooo worth it. 16. Decibels and energy should increase before the ending of the night, that way you can start to quiet things down gradually. The host can give a thank you and that helps guests know it's time to leave. Links We Referenced davidtutera.com (https://davidtutera.com) experience.davidtutera.com (http://experience.davidtutera.com) instagram.com/davidtutera (https://www.instagram.com/davidtutera/) facebook.com/TheDavidTutera (https://www.facebook.com/TheDavidTutera) Quotes “I would say, you know, 98% of the time, a wedding at a private home is actually going to cost you more, not only money, but there's just so much more to think about. Because a home is not normally designed in a way to allow for a great flow for a big event.” - Michelle _“Keep in mind, like you were sharing earlier Michelle, when you arrive at someone's home, you're not just looking at the beauty of the space, you're looking at the reality of what the guests have to go through to get from point a, b, c, and d, and so on.” - David “Every single person, right now, that's listening to this podcast...” - David “David's very close to the microphone, this is very important. Listen.” - Michelle “I'm begging you to understand that a generator is a lifeline to success. When your power goes down, your party's over.” - David_ Plan your wedding using The Big Wedding Planning Master Class (https://www.thebigweddingplanningmasterclass.com/). A self-paced digital course created with love for you by Christy & Michelle. The Big Wedding Planning Podcast is... * Hosted and produced by Michelle Martinez. * Edited by Veronica Gruba. * Music by Steph Altman of Mophonics (https://www.mophonics.com/). * On Instagram @thebigweddingplanningpodcast and be sure to use #planthatwedding when posting, so you can get our attention! * Inviting you to become part of our Facebook Group! Join us and our amazing members. Just search for The Big Wedding Planning Podcast Community on Facebook. * Easy to get in touch with. Email us at thebigweddingplanningpodcast@gmail.com or Call and leave a message at 415-723-1625 and you might hear your voice on an episode * On Patreon. Become a member (https://www.patreon.com/thebigweddingplanningpodcast) and with as little as $5 per month, you get bonus episodes, special newsletters and Zoom Cocktail Hours with Michelle! Special Guest: David Tutera.

Behind The Veil - A Conversation With David TuteraWeddings, at any level, are not easy to put together.  David has been doing this successfully for over several decades while under the very watchful eye of fame.Are there things that bind us all?  What lessons can we learn from the over the top weddings, that you can apply to yours?  Can money really fix all things?Celebrated Global Event and Wedding Planner: Fashion Designer, Entrepreneur, Floral Designer, Author and TV Star.  David Tutera is best known for his ability to connect with each of his clients and create events that are truly a once in a lifetime experience.  He embraces the culture backgrounds and traditions that each of his clients may want to incorporate.  He has planned extravagant, lavish weddings and celebrations for his clients that are unique to their style.  Recognized as one of the top planners in USA in numerous publications and Honored by Life & Style Magazine as “Best Celebrity Wedding Planner,” David's impressive client list includes both celebrities and non-celebrities, he has created amazing events for: Jewel, Shannen Doherty's wedding, Star Jones's wedding, New Orleans Hornets Chris Paul's wedding, NY Giants Antonio Pierce's wedding and events for Jennifer Lopez, Matthew McConaughey, the Official Post Grammy Parties in New York City, Elton John, Barbara Walters, the Rolling Stones, Vice President Gore at the White House, Kenneth Cole, Tommy Hilfiger, Susan Lucci, The John F. Kennedy Center, as well as countless film premieres and celebrity parties for royalty, politicians and socialites.  He has created an outstanding reputation for himself that has led to tremendous business success. He is an inspiration to all wedding and event professionals looking to make a success of their own business.To chime in live - make a comment during the show.  If you are watching via You Tube, we can pull your comment right up on screen...  and you may be invited to appear on the show!!  Join Behind the Veil Show with host Keith Willard, CWP, and co-hosts Marci Guttenberg, CPCE, CWP, and Brooke Logan Stoner for our LIVE SHOW - Monday April 4th, 4:00pm, 2022, EDT – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mx1jPlbxuHMPODCAST SHOW - Available after 5:00 PM EDT in iTunes, iHeart Radio, Spotify, and most favorite podcast players. BEHIND THE VEIL Show: Winner of 2021 @TellyAwards for best online unscripted series & 2021 @NACE ONE Award for Innovator of The Year.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/BehindTheVeilShow)

The first recorded evidence of weddings comes from ancient Mesopotamia around 2350 B.C. In those days, marriage was a strategic, political alliance that expanded a tribe's circle of trust and resources. Later, marriages became so economically important that they needed to be recognized publicly—often by throwing a huge party. As the middle class grew and ideas around marriage changed, so too did wedding customs.  Famous royals from Queen Victoria to Princess Diana influenced wedding fashions the way social media, influencers and reality television do today. And as happy couples plan their dream celebrations, they're helped not only by vision boards but also by the planners, wedding professionals and small businesses that comprise this $300 billion dollar a year industry. So if you're looking for “I do” inspiration or just curious about the origins and innovations behind these age-old celebrations, get ready to lift the veil on this episode of Trailblazers.  Featuring Stephanie Coontz, Chloe Schachter, David Tutera and Hamish Shephard. For more on the podcast go to delltechnologies.com/trailblazers

David Tutera is a well known Celebrity Wedding planner, television host, designer, and author. He planned weddings and events for stars like Jennifer Lopez, Mathew McConaughey, Brandy, and now all of you listening to this episode!  Sydney and David talk: -What David owes years of success in the event planning industry to -How he got his big break -Advice for success and longevity in career  -His favorite parts of a well planned event -Stuff you should include in your wedding and what to leave out -How to create a timeless event -What you should know if you're planning a wedding right now! This episode is for those planning a wedding yes, but also any success driven person who wants the keys to building longevity in their careers. Share with a friend and tag us on social media! Reach out! Host: @sydneylotuaco @somethingtosharepodcast Guest: @davidtutera More on David here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of THE COCKTAIL GURU PODCAST, brought to you by Bärenjäger Honey Liqueur, David Tutera, author, celebrity wedding planner, and the host of WE tv's My Fair Wedding with David Tutera and David Tutera's CELEBrations, details how he elevated the mundane craft of party planning and to a rarefied pursuit with hosts Jonathan & Jeffrey Pogash. GUEST BIO Leading wedding and entertaining expert David Tutera is hailed as an artistic visionary whose ability, uniquely creative talents, and outstanding reputation have made him a tremendous success in the lifestyle arena. Tutera has created a name for himself by taking his passion for designing spectacular events and transforming it into a lifestyle. He continuously exceeds the expected with an unmatched level of inspiration, imagination, and innovation to create the latest trends in entertaining. THE COCKTAIL GURU PODCAST is produced by 1st Reel Entertainment and distributed by EatsDrinksTV, a service of the Center for Culinary Culture—Home of The Cocktail Collection, and is available wherever fine podcasts can be heard. The Center for Culinary Culture—Telling the Story of Food & Drink…One Taste at a Time. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thecocktailgurupodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thecocktailgurupodcast/support

David Tutera and Joey Toth are co-hosts, and producers of the David Tutera Experience. The goal of the experience is to educate, inspire, and motivate people within and adjacent to the event planning industry. Together, they have learned to work through their issues in efficient ways so they can show up as their best selves in public spaces. Click HERE to become a premium subscriber and unlock all of the amazingness:       Ad-free, full length episodes      The TBWPP Wedding Planning Resource Center with  Access to 6 mini courses of The Big Wedding Planning Master Class  Wedding Planning Templates and Tools Big Takeaways Be open to things that challenge your process and try toa tleast see their perspectives. Remember to rest after big events (like your wedding!) There is so much work that goes into the big day, and it's totally natural to want to shut off afterwards. It's ok to disagree. Stay groudned The trick to a great planner is to have fun! If they aren't having fun, then maybe that planner isn't who you should be working with. Obviously there are hard moments, but overall this is an exciting thing! Remember it's about love. Not having everything perfect. 75%-80% of events and weddings will have some sort of issue come up. It's an emotional dynamic and can cause waves. Let your differences help your success. A big pucture and small pictuer person together can get amazing things done! Talk. Ask questions. You don't have to agree, you just have ot know how to communicate! Acknowledge pride with your partner Get In Touch:  The Big Wedding Planning Podcast is… Hosted and produced by Michelle Martinez  Music by Steph Altman of Mophonics  On Instagram @thebigweddingplanningpodcast and be sure to use #planthatwedding when posting, so you can get our attention! Easy to get in touch with. Email us at hello@thebigweddingplanningpodcast.com or Call and leave a message at 415-723-1625 and you might hear your voice on an episode Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David Tutera and Joey Toth are co-hosts, and producers of the David Tutera Experience. The goal of the experience is to educate, inspire, and motivate people within and adjacent to the event planning industry. Together, they have learned to work through their issues in efficient ways so they can show up as their best selves in public spaces. Big Takeaways * Be open to things that challenge your process and try toa tleast see their perspectives. * Remember to rest after big events (like your wedding!) * There is so much work that goes into the big day, and it's totally natural to want to shut off afterwards. * It's ok to disagree. * Stay groudned * The trick to a great planner is to have fun! If they aren't having fun, then maybe that planner isn't who you should be working with. * Obviously there are hard moments, but overall this is an exciting thing! * Remember it's about love. Not having everything perfect. * 75%-80% of events and weddings will have some sort of issue come up. It's an emotional dynamic and can cause waves. * Let your differences help your success. * A big pucture and small pictuer person together can get amazing things done! * Talk. Ask questions. You don't have to agree, you just have ot know how to communicate! * Acknowledge pride with your partner Quotes “Myself and Joey, both, are keynote speakers. We come from two perspective places, and our attendees leave filled with joy and love and excitement and energy and positivity. When we let them go, it's like we're letting our children leave, and [...] sending them off to their first day of school.” - David “We show up open for what we're doing. We take it all in. It is a huge emotional exchange, and drain in some areas. But it's also an emotional fulfillment of seeing that excitement, [...] you see these people are bubbling. And so excited and have so much energy. It shares back to us to help propel us through it. Then when it's all said and done, and get back on the airplane, and hop home, it's exhausted.” - Joey “This is really, for some couples, the first time they ‘work' together on a project. Planning a wedding is totally project management.” - Michelle “As you know, as both planners and us as being involved with people's personal lives, we have to step in and try to soften the environment. We may not fix it, but we may be able to help it.” - David Links We Referenced davidtutera.com (https://davidtutera.com) Plan your wedding using The Big Wedding Planning Master Class (https://www.thebigweddingplanningmasterclass.com/). A self-paced digital course created with love for you by Christy & Michelle. The Big Wedding Planning Podcast is... * Hosted and produced by Christy Matthews and Michelle Martinez. * Edited by Veronica Gruba. * Music by Steph Altman of Mophonics (https://www.mophonics.com/). * On Instagram @thebigweddingplanningpodcast and be sure to use #planthatwedding when posting, so you can get our attention! * Inviting you to become part of our Facebook Group! Join us and our amazing members. Just search for The Big Wedding Planning Podcast Community on Facebook. * Easy to get in touch with. Email us at thebigweddingplanningpodcast@gmail.com or Call and leave a message at 415-723-1625 and you might hear your voice on an episode * On Patreon. Become a member (https://www.patreon.com/thebigweddingplanningpodcast) and with as little as $5 per month, you get bonus episodes, special newsletters and Zoom Cocktail Hours with Christy & Michelle! Our Partners (https://www.thebigweddingplanningpodcast.com/partners) Special Deals for Listeners - TBWPP Enthusiastically Approved! Wedfuly (https://wedfuly.com/bigwedding/) SuitShop (https://suitshop.com/?utm_campaign=EngagedLeads&utm_content=BWPPPartnership&utm_medium=BWPP&utm_source=ReferralLink) The Flashdance (https://www.theflashdance.com/virtual-party-the-big-wedding-planning-podcast) Cactus Collective (https://www.cactus-collective.com/the-big-wedding-planning-podcast/) Unboring Wedding Academy (https://www.unboringweddingacademy.com/bigwedding/) Special Guest: David Tutera.

Host: David Adler Guest: David Tutera In this episode of GatherGeeks, BizBash founder and chairman David Adler sits down with celebrity event designer and lifestyle guru David Tutera. The globally known event expert and television personality shares personal anecdotes, discussing his first-ever job and what he learned for it, how he fell in love with the event industry and more. He also discusses the importance of asking questions, why leading with positivity is crucial, what works and what doesn't in a post-COVID world and how the industry has changed, and much more. Sponsored by Social Hour. 

You wouldn't want to miss this! Today we are chatting with celebrity wedding planner David Tutera (@davidtutera) who shares his insights on how to plan an extravagant wedding! It is very important to make the wedding special to you as a couple. He shares his insights on how to tell your story through wedding decor and details while staying on budget with vendors! Those elements are critical to ensuring that the wedding is memorable for the couple as well as guests. Tune in for Tutera's top 5 planning tips!

Friends, oh my!!! I have an exciting episode for you today! I had the honor of having David Tutera on the podcast and let me tell you — this man has no shortage of entertaining stories to tell and invaluable lessons to share.What I love most about David, and why I wanted to have him on the podcast, is because he's demonstrated so much resilience and courage throughout his career. He's open about his past challenges because he's been able to find the humor in them, turn these challenges into lessons, put them into action, and he went on to conquer the wedding and events world.No matter if you're just starting out on your entrepreneurial journey or you're a seasoned CEO, I know you'll learn so much from our conversation about resilience and courage.-----For full show notes and guest links click HERE!Please share your biggest takeaway and review our podcast HERE!Follow me online!!Website InstagramFacebook ----- #FemaleEntrepreneur #weddingbusinessowner #weddingprocoachLIMITED! APPLY FOR THE WEDDING PRO CEO MASTERMIND!

Earlier this week, mega-event planner and reality TV host David Tutera talked to us about his path to success; in our Nerdisode, he gives us the nitty-gritty on keeping his clients and team happy. Which questions do you need to ask to get your client’s real budget? David uses his knowledge about wedding dress designers and DJs to strategically (and diplomatically) figure out how much his clients are willing to spend.Keep your clients in the loop on expenditures! Going over budget isn’t a surprise for David’s clients.Compartmentalize your projects. A messy desk can lead to client mix-ups!Stay on top of your staff and vendors—since delays can be hard to overcome, David keeps an eye on deadlines and deliverables, and steps in where he needs to: “I know when someone’s not about to meet the goal.”When mistakes happen, don’t punish your staff: look for productive, positive solutions that fast-track success.  

We know that certain industries thrived during COVID—home renovations and online shopping, anyone?—but there’s no denying that some sectors took a major hit. We got a call from Eve, an event planner wondering how she can move forward post-pandemic. Well, we brought in the capital-E expert to answer Eve’s question. David Tutera is best known as an event planner for the stars and reality TV show host. His full business is much more diverse, including industry training events, a partnership with Macy’s, a bridal boutique, and more. David’s work focuses on “the art of celebrations. Any celebration should be about joy, and that’s how I make a living.”David is the grandchild of an Italian immigrant, an entrepreneurial flower shop owner who taught David some of the basics of running a business. At the age of thirteen, David worked the phones at the shop, listening in as his grandfather ran the show. “He was giving me these nuggets of information” about the importance of respecting staff, profitability, and paying attention to details. His grandfather also invited David to watch the floral designers at work, sparking his interest in creative industries. After a brief foray into law school, David took an unexpected detour into singing telegrams (!!), where he decided, “If I was going to leave school, I knew I needed to make money.” Dressed in anything from a gorilla suit to a barbershop quartet, he wrote and performed ditties for clients. When the telegram business owner decided to sell, David was first in line with an investment from his grandfather. His first event-planning client was a woman who had passed his office window display—very silver lame and ostrich feathers—and asked him to “do” her son’s bar mitzvah. Despite not being 100% sure what a bar mitzvah was, he said sure, a moment he credits as teaching him “the power of yes.”  He slowly transitioned from telegrams to “little parties,” and ultimately found his footing in events. While he initially passed when reality TV came calling in the early 2000s, David has now been a media personality for more than 17 years. One twist to the early days of his fame was that his biggest and most lucrative clients didn’t want to deal with David’s busy TV schedule, leading to an unexpected business drought. “I literally thought, did someone cut my phone line?” He eventually started to attract new clients interested in both his fame and his skills. The experience made him very aware that all projects have their own life cycle, and will have the best moment to launch; anticipating those ups and downs will help smooth out turbulence in cash and client flowIt wasn’t always easy and luxurious: he danced with the IRS, couldn’t meet payroll, and grappled with some pretty serious business setbacks. He made a point of protecting the people he worked with, and fixing his mistakes. While it was fifteen years ago, he says “when you go through those large problems, significant amounts of them, you learn quickly what to do.” After those hurdles, he put his support network in place—the folks who can do his taxes while he takes care of the creative side. “You build this puzzle around you. Those people allow anyone in this business to elevate themselves.” By freeing up his administrative tasks, he can focus on keeping his creativity juicy. During COVID shutdowns, he started rethinking events and his business. He did a COVID-safe live event in March where the aim was to figure out a future for the events industry, which he sees reviving in full in 2022. “We have to figure out a way to continue our livelihoods.” He also recently discovered that his grandmother was a seamstress, and great-aunt owned a bridal boutique, adding a sense of destiny to his own bridal atelier inspiration. “Sometimes, the things that you do are really laid into the roots of your family.”ResourcesTo learn more about our guest, go to https://davidtutera.com/To learn more about FreshBooks and take advantage of an offer exclusive to our podcast listeners, go to freshbooks.com/podcast Follow us on social @freshbooks, and remember to subscribe to get the latest episodes as soon as they become available! 

We are so happy to have had Mr. David Tutera as our guest this week. With 35 years, planning events, David is sharing a plethora of valuable tips and fun stories. Not only is this a great interview, but 5 lucky listeners, planning their own weddings were able to ask David their own questions. So much amazingness happening on this one! David Tutera, entertaining expert, event designer, motivational speaker, TV personality, fashion designer, lifestyle brand and author, is hailed as an artistic visionary whose ability, uniquely creative talents and passion for designing has made him a tremendous success in the event and lifestyle arena. David's specialty is creating one of a kind celebrations that truly represent the honoree(s). Click HERE to become a premium subscriber and unlock all of the amazingness:       Ad-free, full length episodes      The TBWPP Wedding Planning Resource Center with  Access to 6 mini courses of The Big Wedding Planning Master Class  Wedding Planning Templates and Tools Big Takeaways When it comes to relating to your clients, as a planner, it makes sense that you can get caught up in all the details. A lot of planners can get disconnected from their clients in this process. It is so important to invest your heart and mind into what the couple is looking for. David believes that he has really been given a unique opportunity to create a special moment and experience that will be remembered on a totally different level than any one element of the wedding. A good planner emotes all of this, and shows that they are there for them. It is so important to LOVE your planner. This relationship is monumental to the process of planning. Some days will be hard, but knowing that your planner loves and cares deeply is crucial. When it comes to the way things have changed over time, there are still a lot of strongholds on hold traditions and ways of being. Openness to what is real, and meaningful to the couple, and to the planner are so much more important to fitting into the image of what a perfect wedding is. David has found the vows to be one of the most important things you want to hear. The nervousness is natural, but you can never do that again. He really encourages breaking through that. Only look at what you can afford to do. You don't need to go into debt to plan a wedding. David's top priorities with the budget: Food Music Visuals It's about not spending money you don't have! Work within your own reality. A perfectly awesome wedding can be created with your budget. The wedding is about the couple! The David Tutera Experience is for Event Business Professionals and Entrepreneurs. It is three days of education and events that will connect, enlighten, and ignite success for all to celebrate. Links We Referenced davidtutera.com The David Tutera Experience The Big Wedding Planning Master Class This episode's Sponsor: The Bach App Get In Touch:  The Big Wedding Planning Podcast is… Hosted and produced by Michelle Martinez  Music by Steph Altman of Mophonics  On Instagram @thebigweddingplanningpodcast and be sure to use #planthatwedding when posting, so you can get our attention! Easy to get in touch with. Email us at hello@thebigweddingplanningpodcast.com or Call and leave a message at 415-723-1625 and you might hear your voice on an episode Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are so happy to have had Mr. David Tutera as our guest this week. With 35 years, planning events, David is sharing a plethora of valuable tips and fun stories. Not only is this a great interview, but 5 lucky listeners, planning their own weddings were able to ask David their own questions. So much amazingness happening on this one! David Tutera, entertaining expert, event designer, motivational speaker, TV personality, fashion designer, lifestyle brand and author, is hailed as an artistic visionary whose ability, uniquely creative talents and passion for designing has made him a tremendous success in the event and lifestyle arena. David's specialty is creating one of a kind celebrations that truly represent the honoree(s). The David Tutera brand is so much more than just a single person. The brand has product lines in fashion, crafting, jewelry, candles, invitations and has expanded to a global Mentorship Program. David has also been written into novels, commercials, scripted TV shows, and movies as a pop culture icon. David whole heartily believes that every voice is worthy of being heard. We all must lead with positivity, and be there for one another. The greatness in life is the ability to be fully present. Look around and make sure others are protected. If we can each make one person smile a day...together we can change the world. Big Takeaways When it comes to relating to your clients, as a planner, it makes sense that you can get caught up in all the details. A lot of planners can get disconnected from their clients in this process. It is so important to invest your heart and mind into what the couple is looking for. David believes that he has really been given a unique opportunity to create a special moment and experience that will be remembered on a totally different level than any one element of the wedding. A good planner emotes all of this, and shows that they are there for them. It is so important to LOVE your planner. This relationship is monumental to the process of planning. Some days will be hard, but knowing that your planner loves and cares deeply is crucial. When it comes to the way things have changed over time, there are still a lot of strongholds on hold traditions and ways of being. Openness to what is real, and meaningful to the couple, and to the planner are so much more important to fitting into the image of what a perfect wedding is. David has found the vows to be one of the most important things you want to hear. The nervousness is natural, but you can never do that again. He really encourages breaking through that. Only look at what you can afford to do. You don't need to go into debt to plan a wedding. David's top priorities with the budget: 1. Food 2. Music 3. Visuals It's about not spending money you don't have! Work within your own reality. A perfectly awesome wedding can be created with your budget. The wedding is about the couple! The David Tutera Experience is for Event Business Professionals and Entrepreneurs. It is three days of education and events that will connect, enlighten, and ignite success for all to celebrate. Live Zoom Audence Questions For David: Emily: What would you suggest to incorporate Disney into our wedding without making it too obvious? David's Answer: You have to have the magic, down to the sparkles and the feelings. Colors are significantly important. Red and black can look a little Halloween-y or goth-y. Adding a little sparkle into the bouquets can really make it all pop out. Grays with your chosen black will look really great. You don't want the decor to be too dark. Lindsey: Do you have any tips, stories, or advice for incorporating local artists and entertainers into your wedding? David's Answer: Think about bringing in artists that could bring in art that would be installed around the space. Almost like a gallery exhibition. You can take a well-known or existing piece of art and ask the florist to re-create the pieces with flowers. See if the artist will do an exhibition for you at your wedding. Aubrey: How can I make the experience personal and fun for all our guests in a slightly larger wedding (~185 guests)? David's Answer: No matter the guest count, the most important thing is that you and your partner are always side by side. Mingle with family and friends together. Make sure you are showing yourself as a couple, and find that flow together. Connect your guests to each other in the way a good host would do. Margo: How can you add some personality into the design of the wedding elegantly without being too literal? David's Answer: Find things you both love and think about how to add that into the design. For instance, you love art, reflect that in the table placements. He loves food, let him create unique and fun choices for the meals. And that can begin to tell the story of the two of you together at the same table. Megan: What do you want the bride and groom to consider during the wedding planning process to avoid burn out? What is the most important thing to focus on? David's Answer: Remain focused on each other. Make sure the conversations you are having with your planner are communicated. Don't make swift changes on your own. Consider each other constantly. Do not plan your wedding EVERY SINGLE DAY. Allow room to breathe and rest. Allow time for it not to be priority. Get excited again. It's very much about mindset! With a good planner that you have a great relationship with, hopefully the week or two prior should allow you live you life without planning the wedding. You should be able to relax and act as if you were not in the middle of the process. Then when the wedding happens, it feels like a dream. Day-of coordination is not helpful! This will create more drama and waste energy. If you cannot afford a planner, try to have a month-of coordinator. It will save you so much stress. Links We Referenced davidtutera.com (https://davidtutera.com/) The David Tutera Experience (https://davidtutera.com/the-david-tutera-experience/) The Big Wedding Planning Master Class (https://www.thebigweddingplanningmasterclass.com/) This episode's Sponsor: The Bach App (https://www.thebach.com/) Quotes “Your guests, that are the audience watching you get married, will find something new about you as a couple, as human beings.” - David “It's really a very special opportunity when a planner and a couple are truly connected.” - David “You can have $100,000 budget and you can still have a horrible wedding... 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  Media personality Chris Van Vliet shares the story of how Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson almost got him fired on live TV, and Josh’s new game will give you flashbacks to your childhood…they might be weird flashbacks. - For bonus audio, and early, ad-free access to all of our shows - support us on Patreon starting at $1 a month! Thanks in advance! - AUTOMATIC TRANSCRIPTION WILL CONTAIN COPIOUS TYPOS AND MISIDENTIFICATIONS.IT'S BASICALLY USELESS YOU SHOULD JUST LISTEN Kory: Welcome to theme park pulse, the game, the game show for theme park fans. I'm your host Corey in San Francisco, California. And I'll introduce you to the rest of the panel in just a second. If you'd like to be a contestant email, Nikki with two ks@nomidnightmedia.com or call (213) 935-0513. And leave a message. If you love this podcast, the next logical step in your fandom is to join us on Patrion, where for as little as a dollar a month, you'd help us cover some of the costs associated with this podcast. And you'll pick up several pieces of bonus audio each week. More information at the link in the description. This week media personality, Chris van fleet tries to re-imagine a Disney attraction based on a guy who flicked him off on television. That story. Plus Christie Brown, a former Disney cast member turned author plays, mucked up musicals up first. It's the Park's pop culture pop quiz. If you'd like to play theme park, post the game. Call (213) 935-0513. And leave a message or email Nikki with two ks@nomidnightmedia.com. Let's welcome. Our contestant on theme park pulse, the game from Orlando, Florida. It's Christy Brown. Hey Christie. How are you guys?  Christy: Thanks for  Kory: having me. It's good to see you. Thank you for joining us this week. And just a minute, I'm going to test your Park's knowledge with the Park's pop culture pop quiz. But first I want to introduce you to our panel of lost toys. You know, now that one division is complete. He is back to obsessing over more important things like, you know, tick talk and star Wars and. His hair in Sacramento, California. It's Alby. Hey, yes,  Sean: it's true.  Josh: I've changed my hair color, I think three times already. What  Sean: is this color  Kory: that we're  Josh: looking at now? I mean, I got the Agatha purple up there, so it's kind of like a pink.  Sean: Ish.  Kory: It was Alberta all along, just the lab does in fact, you to reopen on April 1st, there is a pretty good chance that he will get there first for no other reason than simple geography and the energy of the young in San Diego, California. It's Jackie boy. Hey Jack.  Jacky Boy: I feel like probably being on the road with one arm driving is bad, but I will make it happen so I can be the first one in line. Wait, does  Kory: that not, is that not totally healed up yet? That's just how it is  Jacky Boy: now. This is reality.  Kory: It's messy from Jackie Jack, Jack, Jack to Shawnee, just as many Shawn's in Greenville, South Carolina. It's you guessed it, Sean. Hi.  Sean: I feel like now I have to go with the most Southern sounding ridiculous accent I can possibly  Kory: do as the personality and to finger point of an experience Disney cast member, but Disney frankly can not afford to pay for her Disney habit in Morgantown, West Virginia. It's Nicki Drake. Hey Nikki. Hi. Welcome back everybody. And last, but certainly not least he lives in Denver, Colorado for now. That's a tease. And so is he it's Josh Taylor. Hey, Josh.  Josh: I'm so much closer to being on the West coast. You don't know.  Kory: Oh, but is the West coast ready for Josh? I hope so  Josh: because I'm coming in strong  Kory: Christie, you worked for Walt Disney world for the better part of 13 years. What roles did you play while you worked for the County?  Christy: I started with merchandising and then I spent the last 13 years with the Disney's very, to weddings team. What's  Kory: a typical day, like in weddings. It is  Christy: stressful and crazy, and it was so much fun.  Kory: You still live there in the Orlando area with your family. Give your family a shout out. Of course.  Christy: Hi, Phillip Gus, Lila, and Jacoby.  Kory: How did you meet your husband? I was a  Christy: wedding intern back in 2007. They were doing a bridal shoot for the new David Tutera collection. I think I just fit the dress. So they asked if I would put on the dress and step into the role of a bride. I met Phillip. He was the groom for the day and I said, hi, I'm your Bradford today in 2011, we got married. At the wedding  Kory: pavilion at the  Christy: wedding pavilion. Oh, that's so cool. I met him in a wedding gown and then  Kory: theoretically married him in wa yeah. Since you left the Disney company, you've leaned a lot into writing something I'm getting into at this stage in my life. What are you working on right now?  Christy: I've got a book being published. It's being released July 1st. It's called a ring bear. And it's a book for anyone who's been asked to be a ring bearer in a wedding.  Kory: Oh, so it's a ring bear. B E R. Yeah. Yes. The little boy  Christy: thinks he has to be a ring bear. That's  Kory: so cute. And where can people pre-order that book? They can go to  Christy: black Rose writing.com and look for a ring bearer.  Kory: Can't wait to read it. All right, Christie, we're going to play the parks, pop culture, pop quiz. I'm going to ask you three questions about some recent parks news. And if you get two out of three, correct, we'll send you a glow in the dark theme park pulse wristband. Okay. Okay, here we go. Question one. Walt Disney world recently gave us a first look at artist renderings for new rooms at Disney's Polynesian resort. Featuring a Pacific ocean inspired color palette inspired by witch film franchise. That's right. I actually love this remodel and this film so much that I do not have a bad joke for this. You're welcome. All right. Question two Orlando theme park fans got some exciting news when it was announced that universal is resuming construction on their new theme park called what? Oh, Epic  Christy: universe,  Kory: right? A universal fans are excitedly chomping at the bit for yet another gate while Disney's fans are busy, constructing gallows at Disney Springs over the cancellation of the magical express. And Nikki is  Jacky Boy: the  Kory: lead  Sean: construction worker. Alfred swinging a hammer.  Kory: Last question. A touch of Disney is the name of the now completely sold out food festival, taking place where. In  Josh: my tummy, Kory: is that it? Disneyland? Yeah, Disney, California adventure. The tickets went really fast to the latest of course, is that the California theme parks will be allowed to reopen on April 1st with some restrictions. If it's anything like the bars here in California, you may get to ride pirates. So the Caribbean, but you'll be required to purchase one food item and one beverage in order to clear the state's COVID-19 standards, because reasons Alby, how did Kristi do on the Park's pop culture, pop quiz? I think  Josh: she needs to do my wedding at Epic universe Malanda style. So she got them all. Kory: Christie, will you stick around and play some more games later in the show? This is so fun. Up next to media personality, Chris van fleet plays, elevator pitch on theme park, pulse, the game. Welcome back to theme park pulse. The game. Our guest is the host of the podcast insight with Chris van fleet and he has a wildly popular YouTube channel under his name. Let's welcome to theme park, post the game, my friend and media personality, Chris van fleet. Welcome,  Chris Van Vliet: man. Thank you so much. Good to see you. Good to hear you. All of the  Kory: things it's been forever, where you and I first met in Cleveland, Ohio, many, many moons ago. That is not where you live now. And it's not where you're from. How many places have you lived at this point are  Chris Van Vliet: too many originally from Toronto, but then it was Toronto, Vancouver, Cleveland, Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Cincinnati. And now I live in Los Angeles.  Kory: Well, welcome to California. Yeah. Thank  Chris Van Vliet: you. Thank you. The weather is beautiful here, but I think, I think I'm done moving for a little while. Kory: Canada. What would you say your awareness was of theme parks like at an early age. And did you go to Canada's Wonderland?  Chris Van Vliet: Everyone went to Canada's Wonderland and then Canada's Wonderland became paramount. Canada's Wonderland when paramount. Yeah, paramount bought it. And then they renamed all the rides after their movies. So I can't even remember what the original name was, but we would ride top gun and we would ride the Italian job like it. One day we showed up and all that, all the rides had brand new names. Cool.  Kory: Were there any that were just bad?  Chris Van Vliet: Like the names were bad or the rides were bad either. Italian job. That's so great. Sean: Do you get to drive mini Coopers in a tunnel? Because if you don't then the right is garbage  Chris Van Vliet: and it was very strange. There was the bat and I don't want to get too much off on a tangent here, but the bat was this rollercoaster that went forwards and then backwards. And the one for that was always like two hours long. That's all I did.  Christy: We're loops and  Chris Van Vliet: stuff too, but it was the entire ride. And then backwards, the  Josh: segment was not sponsored by  Sean: paramount  Kory: plus not at all. Chris, you host a podcast and a YouTube channel. What will we find if we look you up on YouTube and check out  Chris Van Vliet: insight? Like, I'm just fascinated with the idea of like people that are like super successful. There's a reason they got to be at that level. So my podcast is all about like reverse engineering. Like what are the habits and techniques that they have, so we can all apply them to our own lives. So some recent interviews are. Lots of wrestlers on big wrestling fan. As I know you guys are as well, but Freddie Prinze Jr. Was on the show. Chris Kirkpatrick from end sync was on the show. I just interviewed Jeff Timmins from 98 degrees. Andrew Yang was on talking wrestling with me, which is so cool. It's been a lot of fun and like I've selfishly do the show so I can learn from these people and go, Oh, you do that thing. Well, I'm going to start doing that thing now. Kory: Tell me about what you did to get the rock to flick you off on television. And why are you still alive?  Christy: And he's now done it twice. He's probably  Chris Van Vliet: out twice, but the first time he was on the red carpet for the ballers premier in Miami, when I was working in Miami and. The interview was supposed to happen at like seven ish. And I was live on TV TV at our, now our seven 30 show at seven 38. And I'm like, Oh, perfect. We'll be able to do the interview with him. We'll like take a clip and I'll be able to throw to the clip, like live on TV. We talked to the rocker, right. Here's what he had to say. Well, as you guys know, red carpet stock are never on time. So the rock starts walking down the red carpet, like super late. And, and I'm like, Oh my gosh, like, he's going to either be here. Like. Right before I'm on TV or right after I'm on TV. And then the rock is walking up and I'm, we're in a commercial break and we're like a minute away from me going live. And we start this interview and I'm like, Oh my God, like, what are we going to do? We're we're in a commercial break. And my producers yelling in my ear. Whatever you do, keep him there. We need him there. Live on TV, watching this interview out as much as I can, like asking like just silly questions. Finally, we come back live and I'm like, rock. Just want to let you know, we're live right now on deco drive. He's like, Oh, we're live. I could. Say anything I want and I'm like, ah, please, please do not. So I turned to the camera at the end of the interview. I go, let's have a people's eyebrow off, you know, where the rock raises the eyebrows. So we do that to the camera, as we're doing it to the camera, unbeknownst to me, he gives me the middle finger on live TV behind my head. I didn't see this happen. So I turn around. Rock. Thank you so much. That's  Christy: so great to talk  Chris Van Vliet: to you. I turned back to the camera. Dairy is one of the biggest stars in the world. Can you believe we got the rock live on TV? And then as soon as the segment ended, my producer calls me and goes, yeah, the rock flipped you off. I'm like, What they said. Yeah. We're not sure if we're going to get fined by the FCC. Now, why I spent the next couple of days, like wondering if we were going to get an FCC fine, which thankfully we did not make for a great viral moment. Then when I saw the rock at the Moana junket a few months later, I said, you know, the last time I saw you, we got in a lot of trouble. Cause you. Flip me off on live TV. He goes, ah, you know what that means? And they gave me another one. So the rock just thinks I'm number one, I guess  Kory: I feel like he's such a good guy though, that if you actually did get fined, you could throw a go-fund me on Twitter and he would take care of it.  Chris Van Vliet: I'd hope. So then that's the same guy who gave me the middle finger on live TV. So I don't know.  Kory: All right, Chris, we've invited you here to play a game that Jackie boy invented where we're going to put your imagination. No. You're Imagineering all to the test. This is elevator pitch, Jack.  Jacky Boy: Chris welcome to elevator pitch is, is a game of speed wits and armchair Imagineering. Imagine walking into an elevator with our panelists and having to explain an idea before we hit the top floor. Okay, I'm going to give you a topic. It could be a holiday, a character, a movie, or a show, and you're going to imagine you're it into an attraction or refurb. Or an overlay. Now you'll have a moment or three to construct your magnificent proposition and then 45 seconds to pitch us your ideas. You'll be competing against Nikki today. And the rest of us will get to vote on our favorite and the most haphazard way possible. And we'll get to that in a little bit. Please note also there's a small chance that I will steal your idea and one day make it a reality. When I become an Imagineer, I like this. Okay. We all know that odd Topia Disneyland needs a good refreshing, as much as I love the little Honda robot, the appeal is lost just about the time you get your license and you actually get to experience LA traffic. So I figured we switched things up a bit. Chris, your friend, Mr. The rock was in a franchise of movies that has to do with fast cars. That may be a little more interesting when it comes to a driving attraction. Now I know we already have fast and furious supercharged at universal, but just like Apple says. Think different. Okay. This week on elevator pitch, we're going to be reimagining OD Topia with the fast and furious Kory: Dawn.  Jacky Boy: Chris, you are our guest, so I will actually let you go second. Cause I feel like that's probably where you want to be. Anyway. Mickey, go first. Okay. Cool. All right, Nikki, you've got 45 seconds. You're walking into the elevator. Are you ready for it? As  Nikki: ready as I'll ever be doors are closing.  Jacky Boy: Let's go. Nikki: Oh, my gosh. I just had an amazing idea because the most boring ride at Disney is  and then even in Disney world, they've got that silly, boring ride there to it.  Jacky Boy: Nice. Okay. All right. Yeah. So.  Nikki: I want to take all of the retired superstar, limo people and change them into the fast and the furious cast and throw them into October would be  Christy: amazing. Nikki: We need that little pep in the step and we can speed up the ride just a little bit, but not too much, but I also need the rock in here somewhere. Not only flipping us off, but taking a giant, like torpedo thingy and turning it around and blasting it backwards. And I ran out of time. I tried to stretch that beginning as long as  Kory: you did  Jacky Boy: it. Very good job. Nikki, do you have a name for this attraction that you've created?  Kory: Um,  Sean: not so fast and mildly annoyed.  Nikki: I'll take it. Thank  Jacky Boy: you, Sean. All right, Chris, do you get the gist? Are you ready for it? Let's do it. Doors are closing. Here we go.  Chris Van Vliet: I Topia is not only the worst ride there. It also has the worst name. So first thing we're going to do is change the name of this guide is now going to be called furious and  Christy: fast. And I think  Chris Van Vliet: one of the biggest problems about this ride is it looks awful. Like these cars are so ugly, so we're gonna, we're going to throw some new cars in there. There's also nothing to do when you're in these cars. It's not like if you turn left actually goes left. He was on this track. So we're going to put some stuff inside the car. Like there's gonna be some buttons in there. One of the buttons. If you push that button, it's going to fire off our  Christy: torpedo and actual torpedo.  Chris Van Vliet: Then the rock is going to jump in just like fast and furious six, I believe. And the rock is going to shoot away with his bare hands because that's what the rock does. Jacky Boy: I can't believe it. Now, the way that we're going to figure out a winner for this is my favorite part of this game. So. The rest of us here on the cast are all going to shout the name of the winner on the count of three, the most haphazard way possible. Okay, here we go. Three, two, one. . Oh, I'll be. Who do we got? What do you think, Chris?  Sean: Yes, you had me at   Chris Van Vliet: and the actual Rockwell be there  Kory: and Disney can afford to get him to not flick the camera's off. So it'll be good, Chris, will you hang out on the panel for a bit and play the eighth dwarf with us at the end of the show? Yeah. Welcome back to theme park pulse. The game. If you'd like to be a contestant, call (213) 935-0513 and leave a message or email Nikki in ikk@nomidnightmedia.com. Let's welcome back to the show from Orlando, Florida. It's Kristy Brown. Hi Christie. Hi Christie. I hope you're wearing your ears Disney humor because you're here to play a game with Josh Taylor, cold mucked up musicals, Josh. Josh: Disney songs are iconic. Even those who don't really care for Disney movies probably still know a handful of classic Disney tunes. So instead of asking you to just name a Disney song, cause that'd be too easy, I've taken these songs. I've run them through my machine and I've spit out something different. No, no. This game I'm going to play three clips. You just have to name the Disney song. Get all three to win the catch here. All of these songs are now being played at an elementary school concert by a student named Jimmy with his musical record. Christie. I hope you're ready for a concert.  Sean: All right, Jimmy,  Josh: give us your first song. can you name Jimmy's tune? Do you want to build a  Sean: snowman?  Josh: You're in the ballpark. There it is frozen. It's let it go. Well, Jimmy, you got a better song for us. Christy: Is it supercalifragilisticexpialidocious, Sean: he's reading the lyrics and coming up with music instead of you can't fault, like a seven year old kid. I can I will.  Christy: It's this a real child play?  Kory: No, I think it's Josh.  Sean: I  Josh: heard that girls like musician, so I've been my recorder with me everywhere. Christy: Is  Nikki: that your recorder? Are you happy to see me?  Sean: In  Josh: fact,  Sean: my recorder, maybe we'll give you one more song. Okay. Christy: The bare necessities.  Kory: Yeah, good job. The good news is that's not the standard by which we judge things. Jack Alvey. How did Christie do on mucked up musical  Josh: Christie? Don't let your kids play that please, but you got them. All right.  Sean: Oh,  Kory: thanks. No, no, she got the first one.  Christy: Yep.  Sean: Like I said, you're a winner Kory: and that's why LV is the scorekeeper. We'll wrap up the show with part guests behaving badly. The eighth dwarf is next on theme park, pulse, the game. Before we wrap up the show this week, we're going to play another round of the eighth dwarf. And now you can grab your stylish eighth dwarf t-shirt at theme park, pulse.com. John, take it away.  Sean: All right. So we all know that the seven dwarves were designed to represent specific behaviors, personality traits. And at some point during any Disney trip, we're all likely to see or be sleepy, dopey, happy, or if you're meet with my students this past week, pretty grumpy, but every now and then we will witness people in the parks that we just can't categorize. And one of the seven different names, their behavior is so outrageous. They fit into their own category that we like to call the eighth dwarf. Now the eighth door stories are all based in real life, but I usually embellish a little bit for traumatic effect. However, today's examples are going to be an exception with the behavior, actually running the gamut from dumb to disgusting. I'm just going to go ahead and present them as they are and let them speak for themselves. Surprising no one there. Both pandemic related, suffice it to say it's been a long and exhausting year dealing with COVID-19. And unfortunately that's pretty much exactly how pandemics work. The virus doesn't actually care if you're tired of the imposition on normal life or that you might be too stupid to understand how modern medicine works, the latter of which. Definitely seems to include Kelly, a resident of Louisiana, according to the police report, who recently decided that getting his temperature checked in order to access private property was some kind of violation of his rights. Not content to duck pass the temperature checks. Kelly apparently proceeded directly to the boathouse where he was found berating, a security manager, Kelly, who is a shining example of why variations in your genetic line are desirable, managed to get himself arrested and charged with a misdemeanor of trespass on property. All of this occurred on February 13th. So in honor of that, I wrote a Valentine's adjacent poem just for Kelly. Roses are red. Welcome to jail. That trip was expensive because you had to post bail. Yeah. Very good shot. Corey, what do we call Kelly? If he was the eighth  Kory: auntie Maskey  Sean: legacy.  Josh: Passholder. Sean: Probably probably a good one. Probably. Yeah. Jack,  Jacky Boy: I'm going with Trumpy on this one. You're not wrong,  Nikki: right? Because it has to do with his temperature fiery.  Sean: Oh, yeah.  Josh: I mean, this is clearly Texas governor Greg Abbott.  Sean: Hey guys. Again, Josh has gone from throwing other podcasts under the bus to politicians. Oh yeah. I'll keep going up this  Kory: ladder. That's fine.  Chris Van Vliet: We support you. How about, because Kelly went directly to jail, it will take something out of like the monopoly playbook this'll be, do not pass, go Sean: and Christie that guy. I don't want to be that former employee of Disney, you know, plenty of that guy. Sadly. I think we're going to go with, do not pass. Go eat. So I don't actually know this person's name, but the police report said it was a middle aged man wearing a fedora. Usually I would just refer to that dude as a tool, but let's go with that. Seriously. It's totally acceptable to wear a fedora. If you're in your sixties or a former member of the rat pack, like most of us, Chad is apparently really tired of wearing a mask or he's parked camel. One of those things is understandable. The other would explain a lot, like for instance, his pension for spitting on people, according to the Orlando Sentinel, a security guard at Disney's contemporary resort reminded Chad to put on his mask before entering the resort in response, Chad, spat on the guard and ran into the elevator screaming. I'm a guest. Which honestly sounds exactly like something I'd expect from a tool in a fedora walking, although I'm not sure about him being middle-aged because speaking as a middle-aged man, there's no way in hell I'm running to an elevator or anything else, except maybe a chiro cart. I'm thinking this guy has to maybe be in his late twenties or that I'm in denial about being older than middle-aged. Because I like the last one so much. I decided to go ahead and write a poem for Chad as well. Roses are red. No one likes the foot. Dora. I wouldn't cry. If you were eaten by a banshee from Pandora, Corey, what is Chad's eighth dwarf  Kory: name? Lougie Sean: lb  Josh: Cecil hotel guest E Oh,  Sean: probably. Oh, Jack drew Carey.  Christy: Why because he's wearing  Jacky Boy: Dora and superstar limo. I feel like maybe too much explanation on that one probably should have gone with something else. You think also  Kory: why, why is Josh offended? Sean: Uh, barely drew carries the line for Josh. I'm trying to go up the  Josh: ladder. Like I don't need to fall back down the level.  Kory: Oh  Sean: wow. Oh, Nikki  Nikki: IDG, a F  Christy: E. Sean: All right, Josh. Who's on the bus this time.  Josh: Vanity.  Christy: Oh, I was like, who's that? Josh: the bus  Christy: every day. Kory: I really thought you were  Nikki: going to say Ted Cruz  Sean: in Mexico couldn't have been him, anyone to SeaPak  Chris Van Vliet: literally anyone. I liked it. The fedora was so important to the story that it was written into the police. That is right.  Josh: That's not an embellishment. It was in this story,  Chris Van Vliet: but like, have you ever seen a police report was like, well, the man was wearing like a flannel shirt. It doesn't matter what he's wearing,  Kory: unless it's a fedora. Is it matters  Chris Van Vliet: since most of us are wrestling fans here, I'm going to harken back. To Randy or in his legend killer days, he would spit in the face of the legends before beating them up. This is legend killer.  Kory: I feel like that would go right to this guy's ego though. Dora  Sean: the fedora standing there, go home Dubbo. All right, Christie, bring us home.  Christy: Well, if he's wearing a fedora, he's gotta be douche-y. Sean: Christie. You just cut to the heart like that.  Kory: Christy and Chris, thank you so much for joining us something park, posted the game. Oh, thank you. Thank you so  Jacky Boy: much. The bipolar as the game was created, written and produced by the panelists you heard on the show today,  Sean: Corey Alby, Nikki, Jack, Sean,  Kory: and Chad. We'd like to thank our special guest Chris van fleet of insight with Chris van fleet. And of course our guest Christie. They're in Orlando and  Nikki: all new episode of the doom squirrel drops tomorrow on our Patrion. That show is weekly and at  Kory: all tiers  Josh: assemble each Tuesday. Where right now we're going into a deep dive on Falcon and the winter soldier. Check out the link in the description and support our work for as little as $1 a month. And you'll get that and some other  Sean: cool bonuses. We'd also love to see you for trivia Tuesday on the theme park, pulse Twitch and Facebook live that's at 5:00 PM, West 8:00 PM East every Tuesday night.  Josh: The single most important thing that you can do to help us out is share theme park posts the game with  Sean: all  Kory: of your friends. Like all of them, maybe, actually don't, I'll be we'll know. Yeah. From our family to yours, wear a mask or however many it is. They want you to wear this week, wash your hands, keep your eyes on the road and join us next time for another all new theme park pulse.  Sean: Yay. Oh, the game.  Josh: Sorry. No one likes your content, Jimmy.

Jessica Bishop, Founder of The Budget Savvy Bride, shares with us her top tips for saving money when planning your wedding. We also discuss the many free resources and printables available on The Budget Savvy Bride website, and her new podcast- The Bouquet Toss!  Follow The Budget Savvy Bride on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Twitter, YouTube and Bloglovin! Get to know Jessica: Jessica Bishop is the founder of TheBudgetSavvyBride.com, the #1 online resource to help couples all across the world plan a beautiful wedding on a budget they can actually afford. Jessica is known as a Budget Wedding Expert and has shared her money-saving tips and tricks with outlets such as Good Morning America, BRIDES, Glamour, Cosmopolitan, Huffington Post, Refinery 29, and more. She’s also appeared as David Tutera’s featured expert at Your Wedding Experience bridal shows. Jessica’s book, The Budget-Savvy Wedding Planner & Organizer, is a best-seller with over 130,000 copies sold. This has been a production of Evergreen Podcasts. A special thank you to Executive Producers David Moss, Gerardo Orlando, Production Director Brigid Coyne and Audio Engineer Eric Koltnow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is a revisit of Andy’s popular interview of David Tutera from May of 2018 with a new introduction.    Show Highlights: David’s unexpected childhood upbringing that heavily influences his outlook on life David shares how to avoid burnout in a fast-moving industry Why strategically re-inventing yourself in your career is crucial David’s short college experience and his first post-college business How old David was when he planned his first wedding What David thought most wedding planners were missing when he started his event planning business The challenges of starting a new wedding planning business The two pivotal years that put David’s business on the map His experiences on television, including the launch of his first series David shares his two biggest fears, and how he uses them to find empowerment The process David takes with his clients to create custom events Some of David’s favorite weddings of all time (including his own!) About David’s product line How David has seen the wedding/event industry change over the past 30 years

As a special treat, we’re reissuing our #1 most downloaded interview, and it’s one you don’t want to miss! Wanna hear one of the top wedding planners in the world reveal the keys to his success? If so, then this podcast episode is for you! David Tutera needs no introduction. A leading wedding and entertainment... The post WII 064: David Tutera Shares the Top 3 Keys to His Success appeared first on Timeline Genius Blog.

David Tutera, celebrity wedding planner, TV personality, and lifestyle influencer, joins Damona to talk about the current state of Valentine's celebrations and what couples in love need to know about the future of weddings. Damona covers headlines: what we can learn from celebrity couples therapy experiences and why the 13th of February is just as important as Valentine's Day. Damona answers listener questions: When to share important info about your identity to your matches and how to date if you're married to your job (yes it's possible!) You can find more of David at davidtutera.com or on IG @davidtutera! SPONSORS: TextNow.com/GOYN Dates & Mates is sponsored by TextNow. The app solves many major challenges D's clients face in dating today: You can keep your main number private You can separate your personal and dating contacts Plus, It’s easy to use and FREE. We are proud to collaborate with an app that empowers modern daters to feel safe and secure. If you want more information, check out Damona's video on when & how to give out your number: textnow.com/goyn Download OkCupid today! OkCupid is FAMOUS for matching people on what MATTERS MOST to them, from food to the type of relationship they want...to politics. They ask you really thoughtful and provoking questions to get to the heart of who you are and what type of person you’re looking for.  Are you missing out? Download OkCupid today! Letsroam.com/datesandmates You need an ADVENTURE - a socially distanced one. Get Damona's new scavanger hunt with Let's Roam at letsroam.com/datesandmates Patreon.com/datesandmates Are you a fan of the show and want access to Damona's Weekly Facebook Live Q&A? Join Damona's Patreon FWBs - Friends with Benefits!!! - at patreon.com/datesandmates EVENTS: Dating for vegetarians, flexitarians, the veggie curious with OkCupid & Sweet Earth imaveggielover.com Valentine's Day cooking, comedy, & love lessons with actress Mayim Bialik and comedian Pamela Rae Schuller damonahoffman.com/cookingwithm A Lesson on How To Ace Your Virtual Date with Washington Post Date Lab Team damonahoffman.com/washpost Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jaclyn Bernstein is a true Event Production, Destination Management and Hospitality professional, leader, insider & champion of New York City! Proven by Jaclyn being named in world-renowned BizBash's Inaugural ‘Top 500 People in Events' & ‘Most Influential Event Professionals', then again in their 2019 ‘Top 1000 People in Events'. Serving as an active Board of Director of NYC & Company, the official destination marketing organization and convention & visitors bureau as the primary key representative of the Events sector.  Highlights of Jack's other industry leadership include: ILEA - NY Board of Directors & 1st Co-VicePresident of Programs & Education, Internationally - youngest Board of Governor; Society for Incentive Travel Excellence NY Chapter CoChair; Association of Destination Management Executives International's Board of Directors, Inaugural VP Awards, 1st President's Award winner.Many honors have been awarded to Jaclyn including: Event Solutions' ‘Event Planner of The Year'', ‘Samaritan Service' for support after September 11th; ILEA's Mettle Attitude, Inaugural NY ‘Woman of The Year'; ILEA Founding members - Jack & Rob are now 2 of 30 international Legacy inductees.    Jaclyn's also been inducted into 3 Halls of Fame and Legends – Inaugural ILEA NY, Event Solutions & BizBash. A significant honor out of the industry is from the Boy Scouts of America with their Hospitality Industry “Good Scout” Award!  This award has been given for 37 years, to 81 honorees, and Jaclyn is the 3rd woman to receive it!  And Jack's most recent honor is this summer 2020 amidst all else going - ILEA's most prestigious - - their Lifetime Achievement Award.  It's not even bestowed each year, so for Jaclyn to receive now for a lifetime of dedication is truly humbling.Jaclyn's been in 85+ publications including cover features: Crain's NY Business, Corporate & Incentive Travel & coveted 1st edition of the Special Events book.  Jaclyn loves sharing, especially as an industry speaker - domestically, to India, & adjunct professor at NY University.  Jaclyn's appeared on TV in the news, David Tutera's Party Planner & 1st season of The Apprentice.Jaclyn's engaging, chatty, loves being larger than life (with very striking high heels) while making people feel comfy, & collecting them to become part of her family ~ Now More Than Ever! Too many AWARDS and Special Honors to list.jaclyn@empireforce.comLike what you heard? Please leave comments or reviews on Apple Podcast or at www.VisualWOW.com

"You must reinvent yourself by expanding your vision and allowing yourself to do new things." Listen as Andy and his guest David Tutera discuss his last two jobs before the pandemic put a stop to everything, what he's doing both personally and business-wise during the shutdown, what he's doing to adjust his business and reinvent himself, and much more on this episode of The Wedding Biz. David's uniquely creative talent and outstanding reputation have made him a tremendous success in the lifestyle arena, including multiple hit TV shows. His client list includes Elton John, Prince Charles, Jennifer Lopez, The Rolling Stones, Kenneth Cole, the Kennedy Center, the official post-Grammy parties, and so much more. Listen, as David talks about the last event he did before the pandemic, how he is enjoying being home with his husband and kids and taking this downtime to reevaluate, reinvent and take the time to come up with new ideas. David shares what a typical day was like before COVID versus a typical day now and if he will keep some new routines once he can get back to work. "Lead with personality and emotion" when speaking with potential clients, oversell yourself to impress potential clients. David believes that even though it is tempting, don't devalue your services by reducing your prices. Stay strong and keep them where they were before the pandemic, your value hasn't changed so why should your prices. Are you a creative who wants to turn your craft into a business or take it further? Head to the Wedding Biz Network and listen to The Business of Being Creative podcast with Sean Low. Sean discusses the power of being niched, pricing strategies, metrics of success, and so much more. Andy has put together a list of the top ten tips for dealing with stress, which he has compiled from interviews with icons of the wedding and event industry. If you would like a copy, go to www.theweddingbiz.com/toptips.   SUPPORTING THE WEDDING BIZ Become a patron and support Andy and the show: For as little as $6 per month, or $0.75 per episode, are you willing to support the industry insights Andy brings on his podcast? If you are so inspired: contribute.    Show Highlights: [02:13] Welcome to the show, David! [02:52] David speaks about the last events he did before the pandemic shutdown. [03:48] David shares that he is enjoying being home with his children. [04:44] He discusses taking this time to come up with new ideas. [06:21] David believes that everyone should always reevaluate and reinvent themselves. [07:19] He discusses launching an immersive mentorship program that allows people to learn in a group or one-on-one. [09:30] David discusses what a typical day was like before the pandemic and how that's since changed. [11:56] Listen, as David talks about where he sees his company going in 2021. [14:38] David says he's realized that, after three or four months, he is so tired of talking about COVID.  [17:41] He believes that now is not the time to drop prices, stand strong with the prices you had before the pandemic. [18:05] Let clients know why you charge what you do and the value they get for the price. [19:00] David says to think of your client as a first date and over-sell yourself to impress potential clients. [20:59] Listen as David shares how his routine has changed and if he will be able to maintain the changes or just jump right back into the fray once the pandemic is over. [22:48] David speaks about some TV shows he's done and hopefully new projects to come. [24:38] Thank you so much for being on the show again!   RESOURCES   Find David: David Tutera David Tutera Episode 53 on The Wedding Biz Mentorship Program @thedavidtutera Facebook | Pinterest  @davidtutera Instagram | Twitter Follow The Wedding Biz on Social:  The Wedding Biz The Wedding Biz on Instagram: @theweddingbiz The Wedding Biz on Facebook: @theweddingbiz   Support The Wedding Biz by clicking here.    Title Sponsor: This episode is sponsored by Kushner Entertainment  www.KushnerEntertainment.com  

http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1514668089 (Rate This Episode!) He's planned weddings for A-list celebs, politicians, and royalty... it's no wonder David Tutera is hailed as a global icon in the wedding industry! In this episode David Tutera pulls back the curtain and shares insider secrets about what REALLY makes a wedding ceremony and reception memorable. BONUS TIP: David shares an awesome FREE app that will give you an easy way to create incredible wedding designs. And if you're a wedding planner or event professional, David also has an opportunity for you to get one-on-one training and mentorship! Learn more and see David's beautiful real weddings here: https://www.google.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rentmywedding.com%2FWedding-Planning-Tips-With-David-Tutera&sa=D&source=calendar&usd=2&usg=AOvVaw0ne9GHocXXqJK9A2aFN2xm (https://www.rentmywedding.com/Wedding-Planning-Tips-With-David-Tutera) P.S. Looking for wedding decor to make your big day look beautiful? Check out https://www.rentmywedding.com (RENT MY WEDDING)! Rent uplighting, gobos, pinspotting, backdrops, canopy, photo booth, pipe and drape, and more! Rentals are delivered right to your door with FREE shipping nationwide! Call 1-800-465-8020 or visit https://www.rentmywedding.com (www.RentMyWedding.com). **Enjoy this episode? Please http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1514668089 (Leave A Review!)**

Architect. Creative Director. Magic Maker. Ola wears many hats, each more beautiful than the last. She established IJORERE, Inc. in June 2008. Her architectural expertise is evident in the unconventional approaches to her designs. Done with such precision, it is this background that sets IJORERE designs apart from the rest. Ola’s creative sensibilities don’t simply herald GRAND occasions, her designs are works of art. Over the years, Ola has garnered accolades in the media, including the likes of NBC, WCIU, Entrepreneur Magazine, INSIDE Weddings, BellaNaija, Grace Ormonde Wedding Style, Green Wedding Shoes, CS Modern Luxury, and more. She also has designed for celebrities; a few mention-worthy are NBA superstar player; Lebron James, recording music artist; J.Cole, Louis Carr of Black Entertainment Television (BET), and David Tutera. Ola says her life story is one that is ever shaped by culture, by geography, and by a God-given eye for unique design. Her burgeoning enterprise is the result of a directed path, a drive to see her creative vision brought to life, and the realization that limits are often an illusion.

Award-winning Celebrity Wedding Planner David Tutera tells us how to keep the parties, weddings, and Happy Hours going, even in the midst of the Coronavirus Pandemic and lockdown. Virtual Entertaining is the new, exciting trend for all of us social beings stuck at home!! David is also a fashion designer, lifestyle designer, entertaining expert, author, professional speaker and television star. Tutera is hailed as an artistic visionary whose ability, uniquely creative talents and outstanding reputation have made him a tremendous success in the lifestyle arena. Honored by Life & Style Magazine as "Best Celebrity Wedding Planner," David's impressive client list includes celebrities, royalty, politicians and socialites. Tutera has hosted several hit television series, is a media go-to expert on weddings and celebrations, and is a regular expert on various talk shows, and a contributor to numerous magazines.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode of Wedding Talk Radio features David Tutera, a leading wedding and entertainment expert, an author, a professional speaker, and a fashion designer. He is so enthusiastic in sharing his knowledge and insights to motivate wedding professionals to keep hustling this time of the pandemic. He reminds wedding planners and designers that they provide immense joy to people in their once-in-a-lifetime event as shown in the videos he generously shared. He even points out that it’s always good to balance career and family life by prioritizing what is important. David Tutera is an award-winning wedding planner, fashion designer, lifestyle designer, entertaining expert, author, professional speaker, and television star. Tutera is hailed as an artistic visionary whose ability, uniquely creative talents and outstanding reputation have made him a tremendous success in the lifestyle arena. Honored by Life & Style Magazine as "Best Celebrity Wedding Planner," David's impressive client list includes celebrities, royalty, politicians, and socialites. Tutera has hosted several hit television series, is a media go-to expert on weddings and celebrations and is a regular expert on various talk shows, and a contributor to numerous magazines. Listen and learn from the expert in the wedding industry not just by his words but through the great projects that he was able to realize. Conversation Highlights [01:15] David shares his thoughts about what is happening at the wedding industry today [02:27] A reminder that the wedding industry provides joy and fashion to people [04:40] The question: What we want to accomplish tomorrow for our families and our clients? [05:40] How does David maintain his upbeat and exciting personality [07:10] David’s realizations while staying at home with family [09:56] Changes and hopes in the future of the wedding industry [12:00] The call to balance career and family [12:43] David as a “list” person - professional list [13:50] Shelly seeks for some pieces of advice on how to handle clients at this point in time [17:30] David talks about the video showing the 3-day affair of wedding planners and designers [18:40] Kyle screen shares the video [21:51] Pieces of advice from David in taking opportunities [26:45] David shares a 5-minute wonderful wedding video [32:02] David appears with her daughter which shows the real-life and the human in him [33:42] Considerations on how David chooses his vendors [35:05] The big event that is coming up in August: The DTE experience [36:02] What is coming soon for David? [36:20] Question for David: If you have the freedom to roam around the world, what’s the first thing that you'll do? [37:25] David’s thoughts about working from home [37:38] Will David attend the MBA this year? Show notes, books, video and links https://weddingtalkradio.com/2020/04/24/david-tutera/

If these current times have got you worried about what’s to come, this episode is for you. I chat with award winning wedding planner, fashion designer, artistic visionary and television star David Tutera takes us into the then, now and the future of the wedding industry. By using the power of positive thinking, David takes us back to some of the lowest points and how he used those moments to learn and create an even better business for his clients, his dedicated team, and himself.  KEY TAKEAWAYS:   6: 08 Two Different Sides  7:32 9/11 Moving Outside Your Comfort Zone  13:18 2008 Recession Response and Changes  17:14 Knowing How to Run a Business  21:22 New Collections  23:20 Dinner With David  30:21 A Positive Future 

Ola Muhammed's life was set up to fail. Her father died two months before she was born. Because of a skin condition she was forced to leave Nigeria as a young girl to live with an aunt she never met. She endured abuse, neglect, racism (within her own race none the less) and had no support or love in her life. But Ola had a gift…the gift of BELIEF that she was WORTHY. She believed her mom loved her. She BELIEVED in something better for herself. And she BELIEVED her dad was somehow looking out for her. This belief served her WELL and blocked out the noise of naysayers… Like when she was told that her dream of becoming an architect was not suited for a black woman. Like when People tried to step on her neck on the way up the success latter. Ola took the disbelief from others as a challenge and became a highly successful architect living in the most affluent neighborhood in Illinois. Ola learned that what holds people back the most from achieving their dreams is not racism but self hate. Today, Ola is the founder and creative director of Ijorere designs and has worked with some major celebrities NBA superstar player: Lebron James, recording music artist: J. Cole, Louis Carr of BET, and David Tutera. She also travels the world inspiring women of color to stand tall and walk with integrity. Her book “Get your foot off my neck” is an eye opening to memoir exposing the disheartening discovery that bias and racism not only comes from the outside but from within her own race. Join in today and learn EXACTLY how Ola Muhamed Leveled up and created everything from nothing In this episode, you will learn: What is takes to have a belief in yourself Why we need to be aware of our strengths Why prejudice won't keep you down if you don't let it

Ep 5 - The Floral Engineer: Michelle Summers of Your Signature Hall and Events. Owner, designer, event planner, wedding coordinator: The Floral Engineer - Michelle Summers is a visionary that began her career as an engineer and is now helping people bring their dream events, like weddings, parties, corporate events, etc. to LIFE! There is nothing ordinary about the work that Michelle and her team produces. Join Nia Joy as she explores Michelle's business love story, upcoming events and the GRAND OPENING of her new venue Your Signature Hall and Events in Charleston, SC!The venue will be hosting several MAJOR events this year includingThe Floral Encounter hosted by David Tutera, March 2020The venue includes a ballroom, two meeting rooms and so much more read more below.If you are looking to book this venue or request coordination connect with Michelle and her team, reach out to them via:https://www.yoursignaturehall.com/843.830.0490info@yoursignaturehall.com359-A Treeland DriveLadson, SC 29456Connect on Social Media:https://www.facebook.com/yoursignaturehall/https://www.instagram.com/your_signature_hall/Support the show (https://paypal.me/soldbynia)

Whether for holidays, office events, or social get-togethers, December feels like the official month of parties. If you've ever thought about hosting your own event, whether this month or any other, you can feel the need to break the bank so that your guests feel special. But what if you could host a better event without emptying your wallet? That's why today we're thrilled to help you create your best event with the help of an extra special guest: celebrity party planner David Tutera. We'll talk invitations, decorations, food, activities and games, plus parting gifts and LOTS more. You'll feel better prepared to be a great host after today's show! Plus, during our headlines, Fidelity Investments is out with their look at 2020. What are savers hoping for in the New Year? We'll help you jump start your New Year's Resolutions with the help of Maura Cassidy, Vice President of Retirement & Small Business at Fidelity Investments about the takeaways. You may be surprised by some of this year's findings AND some of the takeaways. Also, we'll cover a piece from Barron's about the impending stock market downturn. Should you begin making adjustments for the big drop that might be just around the corner? Later we'll throw out the Haven Life Line to Mark, who only keeps one month of his emergency savings liquid. The other five months of savings are in a 15 month CD with his bank. Is he making a mistake if a "real" emergency were to come up? Of course, we'll save some time for Doug's trivia, too!

David Tutera.  DavidTutera.com. The David Tutera Experience. How David approaches his speaking appearances. Looking for the beauty within. How being in the moment creates the best client experience. How to support your brand.

From Dee's website:Dee McMeeking is a solopreneur wedding stylist, planner, floral designer, tutor, coach and mentor and has been making up her own jobs since 2012 when she left her full time role as a teacher.5 Random Questions For Dee WHAT COULD YOU NOT LIVE WITHOUT IN YOUR BUSINESS?Coloured pens and multiple notebooks. I'm a bit of a stationery junkie and I have to write things down in colour to map out my thinking and my ideas. And of course my iPhone.WHAT DO YOU HAVE TOO MANY OF?Shoes! I have too many of them, some I've never even worn but I do love them.WHO HAS INSPIRED YOU MOST TO DO WHAT YOU DO?My Mum and my Nanny have been amazing role models for me. They taught me to never give up and that anything is possible with hard work - and they've proven right! In the world of weddings I've been lucky enough to meet the three people who have totally shaped my vision - Preston Bailey, David Tutera & Kylie Carlson.IF YOU COULD CHANGE ONE THING IN THE WORLD WHAT WOULD IT BE?Teach children confidence and independent thinking skills from a very early age. Help them to develop and hold on to that natural curiosity and the freedom to try new things that sadly gets knocked out of them by the education system. And make long haul flights faster and cheaper!IF YOU COULD RELIVE ANY 10 MINUTES OF YOUR LIFE WHAT WOULD IT BE?Wow! Watching the sunset over the Pacific Ocean with my feet in a private pool sipping a cocktail thinking how beautiful the world is and how peaceful life can be. That was a real living the dream moment!DEE IN HER OWN WORDS:I love my life because I shape my life every day to ensure that I do more of what makes my heart sing and less of the things that I find dull. Life is for living and as that old cliché says – Life is a journey and not a destination. So true. And I’d add to that by saying that life is too short, so go live your life today. And that is how I now live my life, but it hasn’t always been that way!Teaching and learning have always been important to me. A curiosity for the world around me and how people think led me to study geography and sociology at university where I got into the whole research vibe and ended up with a PhD in Urban Geography thinking that I would like to be a lecturer.Then I changed my mind and decided to be a primary school teacher instead, as I wanted to help little people believe in themselves and get a great start to life and living. So that took another year of learning and then I was a full-time teacher for 7 years with 9-11 year olds. But what I discovered was that the way that I think didn’t match with the way that the “system” wanted me to work. So I left and started a new route into a whole new and scary world for me – being self-employed and making up my own job.The business that I started then was in the wedding industry which is my main offline business. I’m creative and love to work with excited couples to style and create the visuals for their wedding day. So I work as a wedding stylist, floral designer and wedding planner. Now that experience has been like a rollercoaster as when I started my business I had no money and no clue of what I was doing, but now 7 years later I’m profitable and developing multiple income streams doing more things that I love.My journey has been an interesting one. It’s had challenges, highs, lows, tears, trauma, mistakes, mishaps, and minor miracles! It’s challenged me but also changed my life for the better. And that is why I am so passionate about sharing my journey with other people to show them that it can be done. I knew nothing about business 7 years ago. I’ve made every mistake in the book. I’ve been broke. I’ve been depressed. Those were the lows, but my goodness the highs have been amazing too. The feeling when you realise that you love every minute of every day and you are in control and shaping how you choose to spend your days. When you get to build the cool stuff you’ve always wanted to do into your daily life, when you control when and how you choose to work, when work just feels like fun and no hassle. Now that is living, and that for me is my Dream. The Wedding Business Dojo is just one way that I can pass on some of my excitement, enthusiasm and belief in a better future for those who are ready to really take control of their lives and futures and grow a business that lets them do this and earn the money they want to earn at the same time.Links: www.theweddingbusinessdojo.com/blog www.theweddingbusinessdojo.com/apb [this is the newest online coaching course launching in July / August love a plug on this one]Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theweddingbusinessdojo/ https://www.instagram.com/deemcmeeking/ Credits:Want more? Be a patron and get more stuff! https://www.patreon.com/weddingvideobossThe Wedding Video Boss Podcast hosted by Paul SantiagoBossIG: www.instagram.com/weddingvideobossBoffoIG: www.instagram.com/boffovideoWebsite: www.weddingvideoboss.comFor comments & suggestions email me at: weddingvideoboss@gmail.comSpecial thanks to Ning Wong (@NingWongStudios) for the sexy headshotMusic credit Isaac Joel - Azophi and Isaac Joel - Clavius from www.SoundStripe.comCheck out our podcasting host, Pinecast. Start your own podcast for free, no credit card required, forever. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-ea71ad for 40% off for 4 months, and support Wedding Bossness.

This is a big show! First we talk breast health and cancer prevention with Solis Mammography. Find out signs, symptoms, and warning signs of breast cancer and talk prevention and screening with the DFWs largest and most effective breast health clinic Solis Mammography. Then, we sit down with our special guest and author of over 40 books Laura Morton to hear her personal battle with breast health, and how she took control of her life health and wellness!  A little about Solis Mammography:  Our promise is to provide an exceptional experience, exceptionally accurate results, and Peace of Mind for every patient we serve. Our purpose is to be the National Leader in Mammography and Imaging services, helping patients achieve and maintain optimal health. This purpose is achieved through: State-of-the-art imaging services    • Research-based clinical protocols      • Dedicated specialists in breast imaging      • Warm, modern, home-like (non-clinical) centers of care      • Fast Results      • Patient-centric behaviors and services      • A culture of continuous improvement      • Recruiting and retaining the best people in the industry      • Being accountable to all those who depend on us – patients, team members, families, partners, communities, and investors Celebrating over three decades in breast imaging, Solis Mammography is headquartered in Addison, Texas. Solis currently operates 40 centers across six major markets – North Texas; Houston, Texas; Phoenix, Arizona; Columbus, Ohio; Greensboro, North Carolina; and, through its recent acquisition of Washington Radiology (WR), the D.C. metropolitan area. Solis operates both wholly-owned centers and multiple successful joint ventures with hospital partners. Solis Mammography (including WRA), serves more than 600,000 patients each year with highly-specialized imaging services including screening and diagnostic mammography (2D and 3D), computer-aided detection, breast ultrasound, stereotactic biopsy and ultrasound-guided biopsy. Solis Mammography HOME OFFICE:15601 Dallas Parkway, Suite 500 Addison, Texas 75001 Phone: 866-717-2551 *PLEASE NOTE, EXAMS ARE NOT PERFORMED AT THE HOME OFFICE. A little about Laura, our special guest:  Laura Morton has written over 40 books and a staggering 19 New York Times Bestsellers, with a wide range of celebrities, including, Susan Lucci, Jennifer Hudson, Al Roker, Justin Beiber, Joan Lunden, Marilu Henner, Melissa Etheridge, Delta Burke, Katherine Schwarzenegger, Kim Zimmer, Denise Rich, Kathy Ireland, Sandra Lee, Danica Patrick, Bruce Hulse (famous male super model,) Ed and Lois Smart - the parents of Elizabeth Smart, Criss Angel, and the Jonas Brothers—just to name a few.            In early 2016, Morton released, Been There, Done That, a wisdom and advice book with Al Roker and his wife Deborah Roberts, of ABC News and the highly anticipated breakthrough health book for high achievers, The Stark Naked 21 Day Metabolic Reset with the much sought after fitness trainer to some of the top high performing athletes, titans of business and celebrities in the world, Brad Davidson. 2015 marked a celebrated reunion with Joan Lunden, as Morton collaborated on two books with Joan that will intimately document her very courageous battle against an unexpected diagnosis of breast cancer and how Joan, through nutrition and other non-traditional methods, faced it head on.  The first book, Had I Known, published in September 2015, and the second book Now That I Know: What Cancer Taught Me about Health, Fitness and Reclaiming My Vitality will publish in early 2017. In 2015 Morton also reunited with Sandra Lee to write a business book and update her bestselling memoir, Made From Scratch.          Morton's most recent bestselling books include, I've Got This, the instant New York Times bestselling memoir by Jennifer Hudson, Just Getting Started, by Justin Beiber and Reel Life: My Life So Far by Rico Rodriguez, star of the smash hit, Modern Family and Never Goin' Back, the bestselling weight loss memoir with Al Roker.              Other recent celebrity collaborations include Grin and Bear It by Jenni Pulos from Bravo's hit shows, Flipping Out and Interior Therapy and “I've Graduated, Now What?” with Katherine Schwarzenegger.  2011 brought Morton's work All My Life, written with Susan Lucci, which made its publishing debut at #6 and enjoyed a four week stay on The New York Times bestseller list, along with Publisher's Weekly and USA Today, and I'm Just Sayin' by another beloved daytime diva, Kim Zimmer, also a New York Times best seller.  Other 2011 releases included a collaboration with Jay and Beth Loecken, the inspiring couple who founded Passion to Action, a spiritual movement to help inspire, empower and mobilize people to put their faith into action. Jay and Beth have been traveling the country for the past 2 years in their RV, together with their four children and new puppy, bringing communities together through their service to others and have written a book about their experiences, called P2A: How God Uses Ordinary People in Extraordinary Ways.            2010 releases for Morton include, “Where Mercy is Shown, Mercy is Given” the follow-up to her number one bestseller with Duane “Dog” Chapman,  which made its debut on The New York Times  bestseller list its first week in publication and remained in the top ten for three consecutive weeks. “Life! By Design,” with top success and business coach Tom Ferry, which bowed at number four on The New York Times bestseller list as well as Publisher's Weekly,    The Wall Street Journal and USA Today in its first week in publication. “Rock What You've Got” with Katherine Schwarzenegger was published in September, 2010, and also made The New York Times bestseller list and with Korn bassist Reggie "Fieldy" Arvizu on his autobiography "Got The Life" published in March 2009.          In late 2007, Laura collaborated on “You Can Run But You Can't Hide” with Duane "Dog" Chapman. The book debuted at #1 on The New York Times best-seller list its first week in publication, remaining in the number one position for two consecutive weeks and on the bestseller list for nearly two months. More recently, Laura worked with the Jonas Brothers on their behind- the-scenes book "Burning Up: On Tour with the Jonas Brothers", which debuted at # 1 on The New York Times, where it remained for several weeks.          2006 releases included collaborations with Indy racing sensation, Danica Patrick, on her book "Crossing the Line" (recently sold to Lifetime for film rights,) “Face to Face,”  the emotional true story of Cheryl Molloy, who suddenly lost her husband and twelve year old daughter to a drunk driver, Audrey Kishline, the founder of Moderation Management, an alcohol awareness group. Remarkably, Cheryl found forgiveness in her heart, befriended Audrey while she was in prison for manslaughter and decided to write a book with her to share their dual story of forgiveness and redemption.  In 2007, Morton wrote “Mindfreak: Secret Revelations" by master Illusionist Criss Angel and co-authored “It's Not Just About Wrinkles,” with well-known and highly respected Park Avenue dermatologist, Dr. Neal Schultz.                                                           Morton has also co-authored works with Joan Lunden on “Joan Lunden's Healthy Cooking” (Little, Brown) and their follow up book, “Joan Lunden's Healthy Living” (Crown), both of which appeared on every major best seller list including The New York Times, Publisher's Weekly, and The Wall Street Journal. Her third book, “Marilu Henner's Total Health Makeover”, published by Regan Books, made its debut in May, 1998, and appeared on The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal and Publisher's Weekly best seller lists, remaining there for nearly three months. “Total Health Makeover” was also named one of the top five selling books of 1998 by Amazon.com and Barnes and Noble, and made the USA Today best seller list in January of 1999. Additionally, Laura co-wrote Jerry Springer's autobiography “Ringmaster!” for St. Martin's Press, which became a best-seller in several countries in Europe, including reaching # 1 in England and the Netherlands, as well as being adapted as a major feature film. She also completed a sequel with Marilu Henner, titled   “The 30-Day Total Health Makeover” which was also a major bestseller.                                                       Two more of Morton's books were released in March 2000. “Making the Impossible Possible”, a book Morton co-wrote with well-known network marketing entrepreneur Jason Boreyko, who formally owned NuVision International, the largest Christian network marketing company in the world, and “Totally Dairy-Free Cooking” written with the popular New York based chef, Louis Lanza.  Laura also collaborated with one of the most sought after celebrity event and party planners to the stars and WeTV personality, David Tutera, on his first book, “A Passion for Parties” published in the fall of 2001 by Simon and Schuster, launching his successful foray into publishing. She also wrote the best-selling book, "The Truth Is…" with Melissa Etheridge, which was on The New York Times Bestseller list for 8 weeks during the summer of 2001 and was chosen as the # 1 Music Biography of 2001 by USA TODAY.  "The Truth Is…" was also released In paperback with new text and photos, and reached bestseller status once again.          Laura Morton has also been engaged to write several business books slated for publication including My Next Step, by Dave Liniger, Founder and Chairman of RE/MAX (which made its debut on the New York Times bestseller list in May 2013 at number 7, and moved up to number 5 in its second week on the list,) They Can't Eat You, by Marc Sparks, Climbing to the Top in Heels, a business memoir by Sandie Tillotson, the founder of the premier anti-aging company, NuSkin, The 4 P's, with the 2015 Horatio Alger recipient and notorious investment manager and Hedge Fund tycoon Ed Hajim, a collaboration with Elliott Weissbluth, CEO and Founder of HighTower Financial Advisors on his Foreword for the bestselling Tony Robbins book, MONEY: Master the Game-7 Simple Steps to Financial Freedom, and legendary business coach and leadership expert John Maxwell on his bestselling legacy book, Intentional Living which published in October 2015.          Laura has been involved in the entertainment industry for more than 25 years as a writer, producer and entrepreneur. She is highly skilled in all forms of social media, marketing and promotion. She continues to pursue projects of Interest that cross publishing, production and electronic media through her company, Laura Morton Management, www.lauramortonmanagement.com.        2014-2015 also marked Morton's entry back into the world of television as Co-Executive Producer of the highly anticipated reality television show pilot of an original non-scripted show produced in conjunction with Ryan Seacrest Productions and Bravo.        Morton's extensive network of contacts Include high profile personalities and executives in the worlds of television, film, music, publishing and business.  Morton was one of the original innovative pioneers in special interest productions, especially in the field of health and fitness, producing numerous successful exercise videos for high profile celebrities including Richard Simmons, Linda Gray, Reebok, Marla Maples and many more.          Morton has major media links and extensive experience as a spokesperson, appearing numerous times on national television as well as lecturing to capacity crowds on various health and fitness and other high achieving lifestyle related topics.   Thank you for listening to the Stay Young Radio Show! With all the mixed messages on health, you need information that you can use and that you can trust. Listen in as the experts discuss all topics health related. It's time to STAY YOUNG and stay healthy! Each week we tackle a topic and often with leading scientists, best-selling authors, and even your favorite celebrities! As a listener of our show, your input is important to us. Please take a moment to fill out this quick survey so we can serve you better - https://survey.libsyn.com/stayingyoung2 For more information on The Staying Young Show, please visit our website at www.StayYoungAmerica.com, and subscribe to the show in iTunes, Stitcher, or your favorite podcast app. You can also reach out to our host, Judy Gaman on www.judygaman.com for book purchasing, and speaking opportunities in your area!