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Step into the bustling streets of Agrabah and prepare to be amazed! In this week's Idiot's Guide to Imagineering, the Genie takes center stage as Stephen pitches a dazzling new addition to EPCOT's Morocco Pavilion. Joined by Kaity, Marissa, and special guest Michele Schwartz (@jetsettingwithmichele), the team dives into a magical musical spectacle that blends Broadway energy, jaw-dropping illusions, and Disney charm—an idea worthy of the lamp itself.Plus, the group shares their deepest, most selfish wishes (Genie rules, of course), and there's plenty of laughter, insider Imagineering insights, and Disney park strategy to go around. Don't miss this week's episode—it's big, bold, and just a little bit “extra AF.”Send us a textDon't forget to check us out on Instagram and our new website!
As part of our Honeymoon and Destination Wedding Virtual Roadshow, Michele Schwartz, Weddings & Romance by Club Med sales and operations manager, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report about the options Club Med offers for those booking honeymoons and destinations weddings. Schwartz reveals the resources Club Med has for you if you specialize in this niche and what your clients can expect. For more information, visit www.clubmed.us. If interested, the original video of this podcast can be found on the Insider Travel Report Youtube channel or by searching for the podcast's title on Youtube.
Do you hear the words SEO and think "NOPE - that doesn't apply to me!" or "That sounds like it's way to complicated to worry about." Think again! Krystal Eicher visits with Michele Schwartz regarding SEO - search engine optimization - and why it is so important to the success of your business and building your client base. Basically, if you have a website and you want to drive organic traffic to it - listen up! For more on this episode visit https://blog.kinshiptravelacademy.com/travel-biz-ceo-seo-what-it-is-and-why-you-should-care/ (https://blog.kinshiptravelacademy.com/travel-biz-ceo-s…-you-should-care/)
This week is Part 2 of our 3 part series on bringing on IC's into your travel business. Last week we were joined by Denise Lorentzen of Dreams Consulting, where we dug into the the path that led Denise to bringing on IC's. We got into who this is a good business model for, who it isn't for and what makes people like Denise thrive in this role. Same questions, same topic, but very different business model and approach, this week we are joined by Michele Schwartz of Making Memories Travel. Also a KTA member, Michele has a unique style of bringing on IC's to her team. So enjoy this part 2 episode of bringing on IC's to your travel business. For more information about Michele check out the blog post for this episode here: https://blog.kinshiptravelacademy.com/?p=407&preview=true (https://blog.kinshiptravelacademy.com/travel-biz-ceo-p…michele-schwartz/)
The Hickory Nut Gorge is a 20,000 acre, 14-mile long canyon that cuts a steep pass through the Blue Ridge escarpment. It is abundant in undisturbed forests, waterfalls, and granite cliffs…and is located just a short drive from Asheville, Black Mountain and Hendersonville. This easily accessible outdoor mecca is steeped in history and is a prominent recreational destination for rock climbers, hikers, campers, mountain bikers, and family picnics along the banks of the Rocky Broad River.In this episode we focus in and take a closer look at Chimney Rock and Lake Lure and we discover how the rugged beauty of the area so captivated a physician from Missouri that it shaped the rest of his life, and is a large reason why you and I can explore so much protected land nearly 120 years later.Join us we take a brief trip through the history of Hickory Nut Gorge, take a stroll through the modern-day Chimney Rock Village, and learn about great recreational destinations in the Gorge and areas surrounding Lake Lure.MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODEChimney Rock State ParkChimney Rock VillageTown of Lake LureCabin HostsConserving CarolinaDestination by DesignHickory Nut GorgeLake Lure ToursLake Lure Adventure CompanyCOVER PHOTO CREDITDivine Landscapes by Michele Schwartz
It's trip review time again as Stan welcomes Michele Schwartz to the guest host chair. Listen, as they talk before and after her visit to Walt Disney World and opening day of Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway! If you would like to join Michele's Facebook page you can do that here If you would like to book a trip with Michele you can do that here
Michele Schwartz is a 38 year old elementary school teacher, mother of two boys, ages 5 and 2 years old, and is married to her husband of 10 years. In December of 2018, Michele was diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer. While going through aggressive treatments, she was determined to be involved in her children's lives. Michele is currently out of active treatment but is looking for ways to shed light on various topics having to do with parenting young children while battling cancer.
Click Here to Participate in the 2018 She Creates Business Survey. I'll be drawing for a $200 Amazon Gift Card from the survey responses on 12/7/18! It's such an honor to have Michele Schwartz on the podcast today. She is the industry EXPERT in Jewish wedding design, fashion, and culinary trends and I took pages of notes during this interview! Here's a bit more about Michele: Michele Schwartz began her career in hotels and weddings at Walt Disney World. She is a published author and highly sought-after speaker, with a degree in Communications from the University of Texas at Austin. Michele is the creator and editor-in-chief of The Modern Jewish Wedding where she shares her expertise in Jewish wedding design, fashion, and culinary trends. Award-winning, innovative and influential, Michele is the President-Elect of NACE Austin and has served as Vice President of Communications for ILEA Austin, Social Media Chair for One to One Women Coaching Women, and President of the National Council of Jewish Women, Austin Section. She is an acclaimed national speaker presenting in front of audiences at The Special Event, Engage!, Catersource, NACE Experience, and several local NACE and ILEA chapters. She has been featured in the New York Times, Chicago Bride Magazine, Moment Magazine, OneWed.com, and Caribbean Bride Magazine, among others. In 2014, she and her team won an ESPRIT Award for Best Team Event.
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Changing the World of Business with Kindness In this episode, Angela and Michele discuss: · Getting started in niche hospitality. · The benefits of running a blog. · How to reach your intended audience. · The wonderful opportunities in fundraising. · Embracing the adventure in networking. · Changing the world with kindness. Key Takeaways: · Understand the audience that your content reaches. · Being open and inclusive creates a vibrant business. · Get out and connect to the people you want to learn about. · Know what you have to offer so you can be truly involved. "Sometimes you have to rely on other people to take care of you." — Michele Schwartz Connect with Angela Proffitt Client & Communication Specialist: Get your free wedding website at https://www.zola.com/angelaproffitt Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/angelaproffitt/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AngelaProffittLLC/ Website: www.AngelaProffitt.com Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/aproffitt/ YouTube: Angela Proffitt Twitter: @AngelaProffitt_ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angelaproffittLLC/ Connect with Michele Schwartz: Twitter: @atxmichele Facebook: @ModernJewishWedding Website: www.themodernjewishwedding.com Instagram: @micheleschwartz Show notes by show producer: Laura Gray Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it.
Michele Schwartz got an early start when it comes to learning about the client experience; her years at Disney taught her valuable lessons about creating an unforgettable experience for each and every client. Join Michele and I as we discuss how to create unforgettable client experiences through managing expectations and consistency. www.modernjewishwedding.com www.micheleschwartz.me
If you're not tapped into the Jewish wedding market, you're missing out on business. In this episode of the This Week In Weddings podcast, we're chatting with Michele Schwartz all about breaking into the Jewish wedding market. About our guest: Michele Schwartz began her career in hotels and weddings at Walt Disney World. She is a published author and highly sought-after speaker, with a degree in Communications from the University of Texas at Austin. Michele is the creator and editor-in-chief of The Modern Jewish Wedding where she shares her expertise in Jewish wedding design, fashion and culinary trends. She has also recently expanded into consulting with creative partners in the event industry to assist them in their blogging, social media efforts and developing a winning customer experience. She is also a member of the goMagic team helping others experience the Disney Magic. Award-winning, innovative and influential, Michele is the President-Elect of NACE Austin, and has served as Vice President of Communications for ILEA Austin, Social Media Chair for One to One Women Coaching Women, and President of the National Council of Jewish Women, Austin Section. She is an acclaimed national speaker presenting in front of audiences at The Special Event, Engage!, Catersource, NACE Experience, and several local NACE and ILEA chapters. She has been featured in the New York Times, Chicago Bride Magazine, Moment Magazine, OneWed.com and Caribbean Bride Magazine, among others. In 2014, she and her team won an ESPRIT Award for Best Team Event. In this episode, listeners will hear about: The ins and outs of bar and bat mitzvahs The most common way for this demographic to find their event vendors Budget differences between Jewish weddings and other types of weddings Chuppahs, yarmulkes and other Jewish traditions Want to connect with Michele? Blog: http://www.themodernjewishwedding.com/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/ModernJewess/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ModernJewishWedding/