Podcasts about modern bride

This week on the show host Alison chats with the creative director of one of Canada's premiere bridal boutiques who's also a recent bride. Adele Van Baren is part of the amazing team at The Modern Bride. A few months back we had The Modern Bride CEO Jess Hirst on the show, and we talked a lot about integral role marketing and social media has played in the business. Creative Director Adele works hand in hand with Jess to dream up all that magic. On this show, Adele and Alison have an immersive convo about how she connects and interacts with The Modern Bride community, what's trending in wedding style into 2024, why a wedding content creator is an essential wedding vendor. Additionally, Adele also has SO many thoughts on what every bride-to-be needs to normalize with their wedding wardrobe.

When you own a bridal fashion boutique housed in a stunning century-old, beautifully restored loft space, you of course plan your dream wedding there. That is exactly with Jessica Hirst of The Modern Bride did for her 2022 New Year's Eve wedding, and what a party it was. On this episode, Jess takes us inside her gorgeous black-tie wedding day and through her epic fashion story, a parade of stunning wedding looks from designers including Katherine Tash, Georgia Young, Sarah Seven and OUMA. We also talk about her beautiful business which she co-owns with her mother Donna, the uniqueness of the wedding dress shopping experience, and what you can expect to see trending in bridal fashion in the year ahead.

Jason Latas of Quantum Body Performance Coaching has been an adventure guide and quantum wellness coach for 3 decades. He has personally guided many fortune 500 CEOs and major business owners on custom adventures across the globe. He also personally coaches many traveling entrepreneurs to help them stay mentally and physically fit while traveling and running their businesses. He enjoys helping people feel good in their skin again and perform better in their personal and business lives. Jason has been featured in The New York Times, The L.A. Times, Spa Magazine, Modern Bride, Conde Naste, Outside Magazine, The Outdoor Journal, as well as on ESPN, The Travel Channel, ABC, Ford Adventure Outfitters, Planet X TV and many other national and international venues. Many of these videos can be seen on You Tube https://jasonlatas.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/shutupandgrind/support

Name the one time when it's normal to spend thousands of pounds on one item you'll wear for no longer than a few hours?Of course, we're talking about wedding dresses! This week we speak to Annelise Sealy, - founder of The Fall Bride - who's on a mission to serve the modern bride.We dive into key things to think about if you're a bride on a budget, the rise of pre-loved bridalwear, and how The Fall Bride is closing the loop on consumption one wedding dress at a time.So if you're a bride to be, you've got an old dress in your wardrobe or you simply love all things bridal couture, this episode will have you hooked.

This week Natalie talks to Laura Leigh Abbey about her new podcast "Seventeen: Conversations with My Teenage Self," where she reads from her 17 year-old diary and discussed all the cringeworthy stuff about being a 17 year old. They also talk about her book 2 Brides 2 Be: A Same-Sex Guide for the Modern Bride, shaming, learning to pleasure yourself as a woman instead of just focusing solely on the man and parenting!

Ron Ben-Israel is one of the best known cake makers in the world. A true pioneer, he is the executive chef and owner of Ron Ben-Israel Cakes in New York City. He is known for his wedding and special occasion cakes and for his detail in sugar paste flowers. From 2011 - 2013, he also hosted the cooking competition TV show Sweet Genius, and he is currently a judge on Food Network's Cake Wars.The Big Bake Castings Follow Ron Ben-Israel https://twitter.com/rbicakeshttps://www.instagram.com/rbicakes/https://www.linkedin.com/in/ron-ben-israel/https://www.weddingcakes.com/Follow Elizabeth SolaruLuxury Business Emporium Website: https://luxurybusinessemporium.com/ Linkedin: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/elizabeth-solaru-1ba901 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/luxurybusinessemporium/ Who is Ron Ben-IsraelEARLY LIFEBen-Israel was born in Israel. His mother was born in Vienna and was rescued from the ghetto by American volunteers, later immigrating to Israel. His father, Moshe, lost most of his family in the Holocaust, and survived Auschwitz. His father worked in the printing industry, while his mother worked in map-making for the government.Ben-Israel grew up in Tel Aviv. He loved baking in the kitchen as a child. He attended the Thelma Yellin High School of the Arts, specializing in dance.In the mid-1970s, he served as a soldier in the Israel Defense Forces. He gives credit to his Israeli military training for his later success, saying it gave him discipline and precision in his work.DANCING CAREERBen-Israel started a dance career at age 21, right after leaving the army. He specialized in modern dance. He danced with the Israeli dance companies Batsheva and Bat-Dor over a period of some 15 years, and toured internationally. Near the end of his dancing career, he moved to the United States.BAKING CAREERIn 1993, while living in New York City, Ben-Israel retired from dancing, in part due to having developed arthritis. He started a new career in cooking, doing temporary jobs making cakes and designing shop windows. In 1996, he fell in love with baking. He was discovered and mentored by Martha Stewart who saw one of his cakes in a window.Ben-Israel's confectionery pieces have been featured at the openings of the Mandarin Oriental, New York and The Ritz-Carlton and are part of events at other New York hotels including the St. Regis, the Pierre, and the New York Palace. Modern Bride, Town & Country, Martha Stewart Weddings, In Style, The New York Times, and Vogue have commissioned his cake designs. His television appearances include Martha Stewart, the Bravo Network, The Oprah Winfrey Show, the Food Network, and the Late Show with David Letterman.From 2011 to 2013, Ben-Israel was the host and judge of the Food Network competition show Sweet Genius.Ben-Israel is a Visiting Master Pastry-Instructor at The International Culinary Center in New York City. He teaches the Classic Pastry Arts class and the Cake Techniques & Design class his approach to sugar paste.

Jewelry designer Diana Vincent is one of Bucks County's best-known artists and business owners. The niece of American fashion designer James Galanos, Diana owns and operates Diana Vincent Inc. with one location in Bucks County and a second nearby in New Jersey. Diana describes her jewelry designs as “simple, fluid and sensual” and has been exhibited at the National Ornamental Metal Museum, the Gemological Institute of America and the Kent State Art Museum. Her jewelry has also been seen on the red carpet at the Oscars and has been featured in Vogue, InStyle, Town & Country, and Modern Bride.

Elyssa Friedland is the author of four novels and a forthcoming picture book. She attended Yale University, where she served as managing editor of the Yale Daily News, and is a graduate of Columbia Law School. She worked as an associate at a major firm before turning to writing full-time. Elyssa currently teaches creative writing at Yale. Her work has been published in The Washington Post, McSweeney's, LitHub, POPSUGAR, RealSimple.com, Bustle, Modern Bride, New York magazine, Columbia Journalism Review, CBS MarketWatch.com, Yale Alumni Magazine and more. Elyssa resides in New York City with her husband and three young children.   In this episode, we chat about Elyssa's latest book: Last Summer At The Golden Hotel. In its heyday, The Golden Hotel was the crown jewel of the hotter-than-hot Catskills vacation scene. For more than sixty years, the Goldman and Weingold families – best friends and business partners – have presided over this glamorous resort which served as a second home for well-heeled guests and celebrities. But the Catskills are not what they used to be – and neither is the relationship between the Goldmans and the Weingolds. As the facilities and management begin to fall apart, a tempting offer to sell forces the two families together again to make a heart-wrenching decision. Can they save their beloved Golden or is it too late? You can follow Elyssa here. You can purchase Elyssa's book here. Click here to purchase tickets to my Zoom event with author Nadia Hashimi in conjunction with the Jewish Public Library.

Pauline Wallin, PhD is a psychologist in central Pennsylvania. Sought out as a mental health expert commentator, Pauline is frequently quoted in major media, including, including CBS News, the Associated Press, New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, USA Today, Redbook, Ladies Home Journal, Huffpost, Buzzfeed News, CNN, Yahoo News, USA Today, Washington Post, Chicago Tribune, Forbes, Self, Ladies' Home Journal, Modern Bride, Fitness, Prevention, Woman's Day, and Consumer Reports on Health.Pauline co-founded TPI (The Practice Institue). She teaches and coaches other mental health professionals to earn a good living while doing what they love. She is also co-founder of The Center for Advanced Professional Education (CAPE) based at the University of Redlands.Pauline is past president of APA Division 42, Independent Practice, and Division 46, Media Technology & Psychology. She has also chaired or served on numerous committees within APA and the Pennsylvania Psychological Association.In addition to writing and teaching about the business of practice, Pauline has written a self-help book (Taming Your Inner Brat: A Guide for Transforming Self-defeating Behavior) and was a magazine columnist for several years.She is a two-time recipient of the "Psychologist in the Media" award from the Pennsylvania Psychological Association.Since 1997 Pauline has taught workshops  on using the internet for research and for marketing. She has conducted practice development workshops and webinars in the US and Canada, and is a frequently invited speaker for professional conferences. Dr. WallinDr. Wallin on LinkedInThe Practice InstituteBarbara Rozgonyi on LinkedInThanks for listening, commenting, liking, sharing, and adding Growing Social Now to your podcast playlist!!Cheers to your success,Barbara RozgonyiFounder, CoryWest Media, Top PR Blogger, Host of Growing Social Now, International Speaker and Inspirational Storyteller, Creative Marketing Team Coach, LinkedIn Social Selling Trainer, Avid Hiker, Natural Photographer Barbara Rozgonyi on Facebook Barbara Rozgonyi on InstagramBarbara Rozgonyi on LinkedInBarbara Rozgonyi on TikTokBarbara Rozgonyi on TwitterYouTubeGrowing Social Now wiredPRworksBarbaraRozgonyi.com

In LAST SUMMER AT GOLDEN HOTEL - acclaimed author Elyssa Friedland chronicles a family reunion for the ages when the Goldmans and the Weingolds convene for a long summer weekend at their beloved “Borscht Belt” getaway nestled in New York's Catskill mountains. With the fate of their once-luxurious resort hanging in the balance, the boomer, millennial and greatest generations jockey for power. In its heyday, The Golden Hotel was the crown jewel of the hotter-than-hot Catskills vacation scene. For more than 60 years, the Goldman and Weingold families - best friends and business partners - have presided over this glamorous getaway which served as a second home for well-heeled guests and celebrities. But the Catskills aren't what they used to be - and neither is the relationship between the Goldmans and the Weingolds. As the facilities and management begin to age and fall apart, a tempting offer to sell forces the two families together again to make a heart-wrenching decision. Can they save their beloved Golden or is it too late? Long-buried secrets emerge, new dramas and financial scandal erupt, and everyone from the traditional grandparents to the millennial grandchildren wants a say in the hotel's future. Business and pleasure clash in this fast-paced, hilarious, nostalgia-filled story, where the hotel owners rediscover the magic of a bygone era of nonstop fun even as they grapple with what may be their last resort. About the author: The author of 4 novels, ELYSSA FRIEDLAND attended Yale University, where she currently teaches creative writing, and is a graduate of Columbia Law School. Her work has been published in The Washington Post, McSweeney's, POPSUGAR, RealSimple.com, Bustle, Modern Bride, New York magazine, Columbia Journalism Review, CBS MarketWatch.com, Yale Alumni Magazine, and Your Prom. Her previous novels have been praised by People, “SkimmReads,” Cosmopolitan, Bustle, Good Housekeeping, National Geographic, Woman's Day, Woman's World, Kirkus, Publisher's Weekly, Library Journal, Booklist and more.

In LAST SUMMER AT GOLDEN HOTEL - acclaimed author Elyssa Friedland chronicles a family reunion for the ages when the Goldmans and the Weingolds convene for a long summer weekend at their beloved “Borscht Belt” getaway nestled in New York's Catskill mountains. With the fate of their once-luxurious resort hanging in the balance, the boomer, millennial and greatest generations jockey for power. In its heyday, The Golden Hotel was the crown jewel of the hotter-than-hot Catskills vacation scene. For more than 60 years, the Goldman and Weingold families - best friends and business partners - have presided over this glamorous getaway which served as a second home for well-heeled guests and celebrities. But the Catskills aren't what they used to be - and neither is the relationship between the Goldmans and the Weingolds. As the facilities and management begin to age and fall apart, a tempting offer to sell forces the two families together again to make a heart-wrenching decision. Can they save their beloved Golden or is it too late? Long-buried secrets emerge, new dramas and financial scandal erupt, and everyone from the traditional grandparents to the millennial grandchildren wants a say in the hotel's future. Business and pleasure clash in this fast-paced, hilarious, nostalgia-filled story, where the hotel owners rediscover the magic of a bygone era of nonstop fun even as they grapple with what may be their last resort. About the author: The author of 4 novels, ELYSSA FRIEDLAND attended Yale University, where she currently teaches creative writing, and is a graduate of Columbia Law School. Her work has been published in The Washington Post, McSweeney's, POPSUGAR, RealSimple.com, Bustle, Modern Bride, New York magazine, Columbia Journalism Review, CBS MarketWatch.com, Yale Alumni Magazine, and Your Prom. Her previous novels have been praised by People, “SkimmReads,” Cosmopolitan, Bustle, Good Housekeeping, National Geographic, Woman's Day, Woman's World, Kirkus, Publisher's Weekly, Library Journal, Booklist and more.

Andy chats with two guests in this episode of The Wedding Biz, both of whom have been featured on the podcast multiple times in the past. Laurie Arons is a planner and designer of Laurie Arons Special Events and has been featured in numerous magazine publications and has been listed in Vogue, Harper's Bazaar, and Martha Stewart Weddings as one of the top worldwide planners. Her clientele is made up of trendsetters such as Sophia Coppola, Vanessa Getty, and Christy Turlington as well as prominent business moguls like Gary Friedman, Frank Caufield, and Eddie DeBartolo. Laurie has also created and runs a very successful wedding planner master class. Also joining Andy is Jose Villa, a fine art photographer who is considered by many to be the top event photographer in the world. He has been published in numerous magazines and was named one of the top wedding photographers by Martha Stewart Weddings, Harper's Bazaar, Style Me Pretty, and Vogue. He was also named one of the top ten photographers in the world by American Photo Magazine and was named one of the most influential photographers of the decade. Jose, in addition, runs workshops and authored the book Fine Art Wedding Photography. Laurie and Jose have been working together for nearly a decade, and they each elaborate upon what it's like working with the other. Laurie describes her business as live theatre only not with actors, a feeling which gives her butterflies because she puts a lot of thought into it. They also discuss at length how they address unexpected obstacles such as challenging weather, what's important to them as far as the guest experience is concerned, what they look for in a good venue, and what they are seeing happening currently in their business now that we are (hopefully) nearing the end of the COVID-19 pandemic. Andy had such a fun time talking to Laurie and Jose again – especially at the same time – and encourages you to go back and listen to their previous episodes of the podcast by going to The Wedding Biz's website and typing in their names in the search bar. Be sure to also subscribe to the podcast so that you never miss an episode, and if you can think of at least three good friends who would benefit from listening to the podcast, share it with them! Andy would also appreciate a positive review wherever you listen to the podcast! Have you heard about the brand new show on The Wedding Biz Network, Stop and Smell the Roses with Preston Bailey? Listen as Preston shares the secrets, tools, and technologies behind his extraordinary ability to create a theatrical environment out of any space. Also, don't forget about Sean Low's podcast The Business of Being Creative, where Sean discusses the power of being niched, pricing strategies, metrics of success, and so much more. You can find both shows on The Wedding Biz Network.   SUPPORTING THE WEDDING BIZ Become a patron and support Andy and the show! If you are so inspired, contribute!   Time Stamps [1:42] – Andy reveals this episode's two guests – Jose Villa and Laurie Arons – and gives their credentials. [3:44] – Jose reveals that location and communication are some of the key elements for a successful collaboration with a designer. [4:36] – We learn that Laurie considers a lot of photography experience as well as commitment to be very important when working with a photographer. [6:13] – Laurie and Jose talk about their collaborative process together, and Jose reflects on the stressful aspects of his job. [9:12] – Laurie explains how she tries to keep Jose as informed of details as possible. [12:03] – Laurie reflects a little on the difficulty of obstacles such as the bride wanting her hair redone and how that negatively impacts a set schedule. [13:46] – We hear examples of how weather can negatively impact events. [16:52] – Laurie and Jose share what's important to them in relation to the guest experience. [18:24] – Laurie and Jose describe a very long wooden pathway that Laurie was involved in making for a particular client. [20:30] – Laurie discusses venues and what makes a good venue for her. [23:25] – From a photographer's perspective, Jose expounds upon what makes a good venue for him. [25:47] – Jose talks about the importance of a venue eliciting a certain mood. [27:16] – Jose and Laurie reveal what they are currently seeing in the business now that we are approaching the end of the COVID-19 pandemic. [29:29] – Andy explains how to go about finding Laurie and Jose on previous episodes of the podcast.   RESOURCES The Wedding Biz - “Top 10 Event Luminary Tips for Dealing with Stress”Laurie's Previous Guest Spots on The Wedding Biz Jose's Previous Guest Spots on The Wedding BizJose Villa – Fine Art Wedding Photography: How to Capture Images with Style for the Modern Bride   Find Laurie: Laurie Arons Special Events - Website Laurie Arons Special Events' Facebook Page Laurie's Instagram Page Laurie's Twitter Page   Find Jose: Jose's Website Jose's Blog Jose's Facebook Page Jose's Instagram Page Jose's Twitter Page   On Clubhouse, follow Andy @andykushner and join his club “The Wedding Biz” to get additional content and to get direct access to Andy.   Follow The Wedding Biz on Social: The Wedding Biz The Wedding Biz on Instagram: @theweddingbiz The Wedding Biz on Facebook: @theweddingbiz The Wedding Biz Network The Music Makers  

Get expert tips from Jess Atkins, the co-founder of Stylebook (a closet management app), on how to plan outfits, assess your closet, and actually wear the clothes you have in your wardrobe more! Plus, get Jess' insights on:How organizing our closets (digitally or IRL) can help us wear our clothes moreWhat is so universally appealing beyond the slow fashion bubble about wardrobe organization and how this can help us achieve a more sustainable fashion futureHow to realistically calculate your cost per wear of a pieceThe importance of taking a shopping break on a conscious fashion journeyThe benefits of investing in quality clothes — and how to identify a quality garment in the first placeAnd more!  QUICK LINKS:Stylebook AppLooking Good Every Day bookTheMedianModa on Instagram  FULL SHOW NOTES & TRANSCRIPT  ABOUT JESS & STYLEBOOK:Jessica Atkins is the co-creator of Stylebook Closet App, a virtual closet app for the iPhone and iPad, and author of The Whole Closet Method. She graduated from Tisch School of the Arts with a BFA in Photography and Imaging and a minor in Art History. As a student, she interned at The Metropolitan Museum of Art and in the fashion closets of Vogue and Modern Bride. After graduating, she worked for several years in the Lucky Magazine art department before starting her software company with her husband, Bill Atkins. She now works full-time on their primary product, Stylebook, where she does product development and writes content to help people become conscious clothing consumers while maximizing the clothes they already own using Stylebook's tools.  CONNECT WITH JESS & STYLEBOOK:Stylebook WebsiteStylebook AppFollow Stylebook on InstagramWhole Closet Method book  CONNECT WITH CONSCIOUS STYLE:Conscious Life & Style WebsiteConscious Life & Style PinterestConscious Style on InstagramConscious Edit Newsletter Sign-Up  

Today I welcome Daria Wright to the Friends in Beauty guest chair!   Daria Wright is Emmy Award winning Hairstylist and Makeup Artist working in TV & Film.  She is also CEO and founder of her newly formed beauty company Conglamourate Inc.    Her work experience for over a decade has been in fashion editorial including  New York Fashion Week, photo shoots for Glamour, Essence, WWD, Modern Bride, and Marie Claire to print advertising campaigns and commercials for brands including H&M, Target, Revlon and Garnier Fructis.    Daria is a licensed cosmetologist and member of the Makeup Artists & Hairstylists Union, Local 798 I.A.T.S.E.  Her behind the scenes TV & Film resume includes primetime drama (NBC’s – New Amsterdam), daytime talk shows (The Tyra Banks Show), network news, digital +new media as well as some feature films and major motion pictures.    In this interview Daria shares: How her love for beauty began at a young age  Advice for getting into Tv/Film + the Union What it was like winning an Emmy award And she also shares details on the new beauty platform that she’s creating to help women of color with being able to purchase the best beauty products in one location and tells us how we can get involved to help spread the word   Check out this episode with Daria Wright and share with another #FriendinBeauty.   Enjoy this episode!   Leave us a 5 star review and share this episode with a friend or 2 or 3. info@friendsinbeauty.com   Resources Mentioned In This Episode:   -Tyra Banks Show -Local 798 IATSE -Local 706 IATSE -WWD (Women’s Wear Daily) -Take The Survey For Daria’s New Beauty Platform For Women Of Color - bit.ly/wocbeautysurvey   Additional Resources:   -https://www.amazon.com/shop/akuarobinson   -Skillshare - Use this link for 2 months free of the premium plan: https://skl.sh/30t352q   -Shop Mented Cosmetics - https://www.mentedcosmetics.com/?rfsn=1290937.f2481  Use Code “AKUAROBINSON” for 10% of your purchase  Announcements:   We’re on Apple Podcasts - www.bit.ly/FIBPodItunes!   Join our Facebook community…   If  you’re looking for a community of like minded, ambitious, and supportive #FriendsinBeauty all working to leave our mark on the beauty industry, join us here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/friendsinbeauty Join the Friends in Beauty Mailing List: www.bit.ly/FIBTribe Social Media Info: Daria Wright (Instagram) - @thebeautyfixchick Take The Survey For Daria’s New Beauty Platform For Women Of Color - bit.ly/wocbeautysurvey Friends in Beauty (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter) - @friendsinbeauty Friends in Beauty (YouTube) - Friends in Beauty https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcYPyO8nAosEmjEE5nza9Zg?view_as=subscriber Akua Robinson (Instagram,Twitter) - @akuarobinson AkuaRobinson (Facebook) - Akua Robinson MUA Akua Robinson (Website) - www.akuarobinson.com   #FriendsinBeauty #FIBPodcast

What can I say about the man who has done everything, except being a rock star and president? I don’t know where to start. I had the pleasure of interviewing Patrick Kilpatrick recently. We spoke about his start as an ad agency writer, journalist, creative director and on-air reporter for 11- time Emmy winning "What's Happening America", Patrick worked for nearly every major magazine and ad agency in New York - TIME Inc., Playboy, Rolling Stone and Sports Illustrated to Interview, Life Magazine, Cycling, Sailing, Popular Photography, Modern Bride, Cosmopolitan, The New York Times, Luxe Magazine, Quest '78, Popular Mechanics and Psychology Today, etc. He is one of the finest screen and television character actors, playing against a spectrum of action heroes. We spoke about working on Erasure together (I was an extra – can’t miss me, I’m in basic black !!!). He shared that while working on Erasure, he filmed another movie on the weekends. He has appeared on over 200 films and television shows as lead actor, producer, screen writer, director, and global entertainment teacher- from "Minority Report" with Tom Cruise to "Dark Angel" with Jessica Alba, from the largest production in Public Broadcasting history to the Los Angeles Theater Center with John Goodman and Academy Award winning British director Tony Richardson in Shakespeare's "Anthony and Cleopatra". He has appeared in over 75 hit TV shows such as "24", "Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman" and all "CSI". In one 18-month period Patrick did five major studio films, two independents and 27 television guest star spots on 18 different shows.. As a voiceover performer he has appeared as the voice of Sailplane Grand Prix, the narrator of the Olympic IMAX movie, and as political VO for candidates Ohio Governor John Kasich (R) and Mayor of Miami/Governor candidate Florida's Phillip Levine (D). Kilpatrick is president and CEO of Uncommon Dialogue Films, Inc. (UDF) (founded 2005) - a full service event/script, casting, film and media service company - idea inception to global return on investment realization. His producing/fund raising/film financing and production background has taken him from Fiji to the London Stock Exchange for the presentation of investment film slates. Until a military coup toppled the Fijian government he was briefly named founder of the University of Pacific Film and Theater program. Patrick has taught acting, auditioning, directing, producing and film distribution, Men in the Movies, Star Trek and Stage Combat at the University of Wisconsin (Whitewater) and Hampton Sydney College in Virginia and at the Texas Theater Center in Dallas/Fort Worth. Kilpatrick has prepared full film school curriculum for the governments of Brazil and Nigeria while privately and group entertainment coaching in Los Angeles and via Skype. The Uncommon Dialogue Film Mentorship Program - under his directorship and chief instruction, utilizing his "Deliver the Goods" Curriculum - has coached countless students from beginners to active professionals in all phases of entertainment warrior status while guiding each to agency representation and self-production. Patrick is finishing up his 2nd biography – the first one was a best seller. As I said – he’s done just about everything! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michelemarotta/support

Elisa Strauss founded Confetti Cakes in 2000.  She is a graduate of Vassar College and The Institute of Culinary Education, where she received a degree in pastry and baking arts.  Elisa also spent one semester studying at the Art Institute of Chicago. Prior to culinary school, she worked as a designer for Ralph Lauren. In fact, it was a cake she made for Ralph (in the shape of a Bugatti, his favorite sports car) and the heaps of praise it received from fashion industry notables that inspired her to bring her design talents to the kitchen full-time. Her creations have appeared on the Today show (one of her cakes was selected as the winner of the “Today Throws a Wedding” series), Sex and the City (she made Charlotte and Harry’s wedding cake during Season Six), The View and Martha.  Elisa has also been featured on The View, and has appeared over ten times on the Food Network, including the “Extreme Cake Challenge” where she won the grand prize. Confetti Cakes has also been featured in InStyle, Martha Stewart Weddings, Marie Claire, Seventeen, Elle, Vogue, Modern Bride, New York, BRIDES, Elegant Bride, and The Knot. And in 2008 was selected as one of America’s Top Ten Pastry Chef’s in Pastry Art and Design. Elisa’s first book, The Confetti Cakes Cookbook: Spectacular Cookies, Cakes and Cupcakes from New York City’s Famed Bakery, was released in Spring 2007 and is in its sixth printing, while her second book entitled Confetti Cakes for Kids was released in the Fall of 2008. In 2010, Elisa stopped making cakes for clients to focus her business on online tutorials, teaching, product design and special consulting projects.  She’s busier than ever working with manufacturers, culinary schools, and television producers.  In addition to her work in the kitchen she is an active board member and supporter of Icing Smiles, an organization that provides critically ill children with custom cakes. She also serves on the advisory council at The Institute of Culinary Education. In this episode we discuss: How Elisa got hooked on baking as a child Elisa’s career in fashion, working for Ralph Lauren and Frédéric Fekkai Her experience designing and making Ralph Lauren’s 60th birthday cake The challenges of running a cake business Elisa’s tips and advice for those just entering the cake and pastry business Her most challenging cake project Her shift from making cakes for clients to teaching and consulting And much more!

Have you been feeling stuck? In life, in a relationship, in your career? This feeling is familiar to most of us. The feeling in your gut when you know it's time to change, you just don't know how or where to start. The art of the pivot takes practice, but today's guest gives us all the tips we need to get started on that journey. Candice Coppola is an author, podcast host, business coach, and entrepreneur who believes that if you want your dream business - you have to become the owner that dream business needs. In today's episode, Candice shares her backstory and serves as proof of concept to the advice she offers. She is on a mission to help women discover their gifts, build businesses around their talents, and live each day on purpose. As a successful entrepreneur who grew a business from the spare bedroom of her home into a multi-country, multi-six figure company - it's safe to say she's navigated the bumpy road of entrepreneurship. Her 5-star podcast, The Power in Purpose, explores how to build a profitable business with purpose—and the stories behind successful entrepreneurs who have. Candice's work and voice can be seen in many publications, but most recently and most notably in her two books The White Dress in Color: Inspirations for the Modern Bride and The White Dress Destinations: The Definitive Guide to Planning the New Destination Wedding. ~ TALKING POINTS: + Trusting your path + Learning and owning your purpose + Practicing the pivot + Letting purpose lead your life and business + The bumpy road of entrepreneurship + Knowing and charging your worth + Always offering value to become a magnet ~ CONNECT WITH CANDICE: + https://candicecoppola.com/ + https://www.instagram.com/candice.coppola/ + https://podcast.candicecoppola.com/ ~ CONNECT WITH LAUREN: + https://www.instagram.com/mybrandofhappy/ + http://perfckedpodcast.com/ + https://facebook.com/thelaurenellman ~ AFFILIATE LINKS + CODES: + Hello Fresh $40 off + Tonic CBD 10% off with code: perfckedpod + MudWTR coffee alternative + Poshmark $10 toward first purchase with code: loeyblog + ThredUp online thrifting $20 to shop ~ Please, please, please! Rate, review and tell your friends! You're my perfcked people and I want more of you in our tribe. --- 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/perfcked-podcast/message

Thank you to today's podcast sponsor: Sourced Co. Sourced Co. is your one-stop-shop for stunning stock photography and video made exclusively for wedding and event professionals. My favorite thing about investing in Sourced Co. is the fact that I use 100% of my investment every. single. month. I don't have to pick through a bunch of images that won't work for my business as a wedding pro. Get 15% off any purchase or subscription by using the code: SHECREATESBIZ I'm humbled to welcome back Candice Coppola to the podcast. Candice was an early supporter of me and the show and it's always a delightful and very educational experience for me to get to speak with her for the podcast. Candice is sharing her actionable plan for you to uncover The Secret to Owning the Business you WANT. Candice Coppola is an author, podcast host, and entrepreneur who believes that if you want your dream business - you have to become the owner that dream business needs. As a successful entrepreneur who grew a business from the spare bedroom of her home into a multi-country, multi-six figure company - it's safe to say she's navigated the bumpy road of entrepreneurship. Her 5-star podcast, The Power in Purpose, explores how to build a profitable business with purpose—and the stories behind successful entrepreneurs who have. Candice's work and voice can be seen in many publications, but most recently and most notably in her two books The White Dress in Color: Inspirations for the Modern Bride and The White Dress Destinations: The Definitive Guide to Planning the New Destination Wedding. Her favorite color is pink, she's obsessed with all things skincare + bravo TV, she's always overdressed, and now lives in beautiful Barbados with her husband and two pups.

Eight years ago, a man who was not Sandra A. Miller's husband invited her on an armchair treasure hunt—a search for $10,000 worth of gold coins buried in New York City, of all places. When she said she'd go, her world was upended. At the time Sandra was helping her ailing mother to die and her almost-teenage children to fly, but her biggest challenge was the confusion she felt about entering middle age and the shame of craving something more when she had so much already: a devoted husband, a decent career, and a community of close friends who knew how to rock a potluck. But isn't that how life is sometimes? We ache for something we can't even name, but we don't know what to do about it? Or we do, but we don't do it. In Sandra's case, that treasure hunt for gold coins stirred her longing heart into action. In a very real way, she'd spent her life hunting for buried treasure. As a child, she trained herself to find things: dropped hair clips, shiny bits of broken glass, discarded lighters. Looking to escape from her often-unhappy childhood in a Connecticut factory town, she found deeper meaning, and a good deal of hope, in these objects that she collected in a broken shoebox: my trove. As an adult facing the loss of her mother who was at once cold, difficult, and wildly funny, Sandra found herself, as she so often did as a little girl, pressed against a wall of her own longing. Her search for gold, which soon became an obsession, forced me to dredge up painful pieces of her past and confront the true source of her sorrow. Soon she was wandering down dark paths she otherwise would never have taken, hoping to discover what she'd been looking for all those years—and putting everything at risk for a treasure hunt.   Valeria interviews Sandra A. Miller — the author of Trove: A Woman's Search for Truth and Buried Treasure,. Her essays and articles have appeared in over one hundred publications, including Modern Bride, The Boston Globe Magazine, The Christian Science Monitor, The Washington Post, and Glamour. One of her essays was turned into a short film called “Wait” starring Kerry Washington. Sandra lives in the Boston area, teaches writing at the University of Massachusetts Lowell. She also leads spirit-filled writing workshops in person and online. To learn more about Sandra A. Miller please visit her website: https://sandraamiller.com/ For Intro-free episodes: https://www.patreon.com/aquestforwellbeingpodcast Podcast Page: https://fitforjoy.org/podcast   — This podcast is a quest for well-being, a quest for a meaningful life to the exploration of fundamental truths, enlightening ideas, insights on physical, mental, and spiritual health. The inspiration is Love. The aspiration is to awaken new ways of thinking that can lead us to a new way of being, being well.

Running a successful wedding industry business can be all consuming. And for many of us, it becomes our life! But the imbalance of work and personal priorities can wreak havoc, especially when it comes to relationships. Are you balancing both well? In this week's episode of the This Week In Weddings podcast, we're chatting with an industry veteran about her personal journey as a working mom and the fallout she suffered when her work, her marriage, and her children weren't perfectly prioritized. Listen in as she shares what she would have done differently as she looks back. About our guest: Joann Gregoli is the owner of Elegant Occasions by JoAnn Gregoli, a global event planning and production company. She is the author of the Knots Guide to Destination weddings and has planned weddings for many high profile clients and celebrities around the world.  She has appeared on Good morning America, Today Show and CBS  morning show. She was named as Modern Bride top destination wedding planner. Besides running a successful business, she is the single mother to 6 children. She has referred to her life, many times, as living in controlled chaos, which makes her life very interesting to say the least.   In this episode, listeners will hear about: JoAnn's experience in the wedding industry and how she got started How JoAnn built her business quickly while also raising six children How JoAnn's business and personal life collided, putting her completely out of balance The lessons learned from prioritizing her business and her children over her marriage JoAnn's tips for creating better boundaries with your business The importance of putting more fun in your life Why it's important to surround yourself with people who have your back Why saying no is critical for creating balance in your life Want to connect with JoAnn? Online: www.elegantoccasionsbyjoanngregoli.com Twitter: @JoAnn_Gregoli Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Elegantoccasionsinc/ Instagram: @joanngregoli ------- SUPPORT THE PODCAST! Have you gotten value from This Week In Weddings? If so, it's time to pay it forward! Your contribution of as little as 10-cents a day will help us offset our costs, like file storage, web hosting, and editing. Plus, a larger donation gets you perks, like access to a private Facebook group to discuss each week’s episode! Check out the ways you can contribute to the show.

Zibby Owens has been called New York’s most powerful book-fluencer. Zibby is building a community and a strong base of fans through her award-winning podcast Moms Don’t Have Time to Read Books. Listen to Matt’s conversation with Zibby covering stories that make Matt cry, the value of a Harvard MBA, having Blackstone founder Stephen Schwarzman as your dad, and much more.   In her own podcast, Zibby talks with authors to give her busy listeners the inside scoop. Not Surprisingly, in September 2019, Oprah Magazine listed her podcast as one of the “21 of the Best Book Podcasts to Listen to When You’re Not Reading.” Beyond her podcast, Zibby is a writer and published her first article, a personal essay for Seventeen magazine when she was in high school and has been writing ever since. Her work has appeared in the Washington Post, the New York Times, Parents, Real Simple, Redbook, Marie Claire, Shape,  SELF, Modern Bride, TODAY Parents, Huff Post, Scary Mommy, What’s Up Moms, Kveller, Mommy Nearest and many others.  She has appeared on Good Morning America, Good Day LA, Good Day DC, ABC-7 Eyewitness News, and NY1. A graduate of Yale University and Harvard Business School, Zibby has a marketing and branding background. She currently lives in the New York area with her four children ages 5-12 and her husband, Kyle Owens. Thanks for listening!Be sure to subscribe now on Apple, Google, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn, or wherever you like to listen to podcasts. Follow the Take the Long View Podcast on Instagram @takethelongviewpodcast and Facebook, and follow host Matt Hall on Instagram @matthallstl, Twitter @matthallhig, or on LinkedIn Connect with the Hill Investment Group on Instagram @hill_investment_group, Facebook @hillinvestmentgroup, Twitter @takethelongview, and on LinkedIn We love our listeners! If you would like to drop us a line or be a guest on the show, please contact Matt.

"The novel will be imbued with a new sense of thought after people watch the show and then they'll come to the book with a new perspective." - Abbe Wright Abbe Wright is the host of The Adaptables and the Read It Forward podcasts, and is Senior Editor of Read it Forward, an online book vertical that helps readers discover exciting new books and classic reads. Previously, she was a contributing editor at Glamour, where she helmed the magazine’s 2015 College Women of the Year competition, and an assistant editor at O, The Oprah Magazine, where she contributed to the Reading Room and Live Your Best Life sections and worked on Oprah’s Book Club 2.0. She has also written for The Cut, Metro, Modern Bride, Elegant Bride, and Philadelphia Magazine. She earned a B.A. in English from Denison University in Granville, OH. She was raised outside of Philadelphia and lives in Brooklyn, NY.   Connect with Abbe on her website, Twitter, and Instagram. Tune into The Adaptables on Apple Podcasts. Abbe's book recommendations: All Adults Here by Emma Straub The Girl with the Louding Voice by Abi Daré Stray: A Memoir by Stephanie Danler All My Mother's Lovers by Ilana Masad   Other books mentioned on this episode: Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng The Assistants by Camille Perri The Lost Night by Andrea Bartz The Herd by Andrea Bartz Normal People by Sally Rooney Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty   Shop all our authors' books and book recommendations on our Bookshop.org page! -- We donate 5% of all our sales to a different feminist organization each month. Our May charity is The Letter Project. Get $5 off your Feminist Book Club Box with the code PODCAST at feministbookclub.com/shop. Our May book of the month is GOOD TALK by Mira Jacob. Hear our interview with Mira here.   --   Website: http://www.feministbookclub.com Instagram: @feministbookclubbox Twitter: @fmnstbookclub Facebook: /feministbookclubbox Pinterest: feministbookclub Goodreads: Renee // Feminist Book Club Box and Podcast Email newsletter: http://bit.ly/FBCemailupdates Bookshop.org shop: Feminist Book Club Bookshop -- This podcast is produced on the native land of the Dakota and Ojibwe peoples.   Logo and web design by Shatterboxx  Editing support from Phalin Oliver Original music by @iam.onyxrose Transcript for this episode: bit.ly/FBCtranscript78

Welcome to the Step-by-Step Wedding Prep Podcast - The weekly show where we teach you everything you need to know to plan your wedding like a pro!  On today's episode, we welcome Claudia Hanlin, owner and founder of The Wedding Library, a luxury wedding planning and design company that has grown to become New York City's largest wedding planning business. She's been a contributing editor for Martha Stewart Weddings, producer of Martha Stewart's Wedding Party - the US's premier consumer bridal show - and has been named top wedding planner by Martha Stewart Weddings, Brides, Vogue, the Knot and Modern Bride. If you've never considered hiring a wedding planner, or maybe you have but dismissed it entirely because of budget concerns. This episode is eye-opening! if you're really stressing out trying to keep all the moving parts in motion and staying organized, if you're not sure what happens when and are constantly seeking advice on how to do any part of the planning for your day, or if you've ever thought that having someone do all the heavy lifting for you would really make your life so much easier, then you definitely want to listen to today's show. Claudia and I discuss... What a wedding planner is and what they ACTUALLY do If you are hiring one person or a team Different types of planning services available and what they offer Reasons why you SHOULDN'T hire a wedding planner What the process of hiring a planner looks like How much you can expect to pay for a planner How a planner can help you even AFTER you've booked all your vendors The fact that even with a planner, you have TOTAL control How to save time and money by hiring a planner 3 ways wedding planners can actually SAVE you money What you can do if you REALLY don't have the money to hire a planner but desperately need some help SO MUCH MORE! Stay tuned to the end of the show when I ask Claudia 5 Fun Questions and learn about how she got into the business of wedding planning To learn more about Claudia and The Wedding Library or to book a consultation with her, please visit: http://www.theweddinglibrary.com/ (The Wedding Library) FB: https://www.facebook.com/WLibrary/ (Claudia Hanlin's Wedding Library) IG: https://www.instagram.com/weddinglibrary/ (@weddinglibrary) As always, if you have a wedding planning questions you'd like answered on the show, we'd love to hear from you. Join the conversation online at: IG: https://www.instagram.com/sbsweddingprep (@SBSWeddingPrep) (#sbsweddingprep, #weddingwednesdays) FB: https://www.facebook.com/sbsweddingprep (@SBSWeddingPrep) If you are a Hudson Valley Bride or Groom, please make sure you check out https://www.weddingconnectionshv.com/ (Wedding Connections of the Hudson Valley), a blog specific to your Hudson Valley needs with local insights,real Hudson Valley wedding photo inspiration, and more. IG: https://www.instagram.com/wedconnecthv (@wedconnecthv) #wedconnecthv FB: https://www.facebook.com/WeddingConnectionsHV (@WeddingConnectionsHV) Music by Chris Orazi, Mixing by Nate Terry at https://casmusic.com/ (C.A.S. Music Production)

“What would you do if you lost everyone and everything in your life and then got it all back again?” Listen in as Andy and his guest, Bryan Rafanelli, discuss this and how Bryan is handling the effects of the pandemic both personally and professionally, and much more on this episode of The Wedding Biz. Bryan is the go-to planner for some of the nation’s most exclusive and high-profile events. He has been named an innovator and Event Producer of the Year by BizBash, was one of Out Magazines One Hundred Most Compelling People, a Top 25 Trendsetter of the Year by Modern Bride, and more. Bryan was on The Wedding Biz in September of 2018. It was a fantastic episode so if you haven’t listened to it, you should. Bryan shares how the pandemic has impacted the events he had scheduled this spring and summer and how they are getting everyone rescheduled. He speaks about talking to his clients and how he reassures them. Bryan also talks about how he communicates with his team and keeps them motivated. Listen, as Bryan describes how his days now differ from a few months ago, his advice to people new to the industry who are scared they are going to lose their businesses and what he believes the event industry will look like once the country reopens. Andy and Bryan have a great conversation that is both uplifting and real, so sit back and enjoy.   SUPPORTING THE WEDDING BIZ Become a patron and support Andy and the show: For as little as $0.75 per episode, the cost of a cup of coffee and breakfast sandwich per month, are you willing to support the industry insights Andy brings on his podcast?  If you are so inspired, click here: contribute.    Show Highlights: [02:56] Bryan, thank you for being on the show again! [04:25] How are you dealing with everything that is happening right now on a personal level? [06:13] Bryan shares how the pandemic has impacted his business and the events he had scheduled. [08:05] Bryan speaks about how they are handling the rescheduling of weddings and events. [10:25] Bryan chats about how he talks to his clients when they are emotional about their wedding being pushed so far out. [12:51] How are you handling deposits?   [15:37] Bryan shares how he feels about charging an upcharge fee to reschedule events next year during peak times. [17:48] Bryan discusses how he has taken care of his team and if he has had to furlough anyone. [19:55] How are you keeping your team motivated? How is your communication with clients? [21:13] Bryan speaks about how his days are different now from what they used to be. [23:29] Bryan says that he is still working every day, though has learned he needs to learn to take a breath once in a while. [25:17] Bryan says that people with new businesses should ask for help, talk to their clients and mentors, and know that we will come out of this. Have a Plan B. [28:47] Bryan shares what he thinks the event industry will look like when we get the country reopened. [30:59] Do you think things will be more casual and laid back in the future? [32:18] Bryan believes we are in a time when we need to think about what we would do if we lost everyone and everything in our lives and then got it back again. Think about it. [32:42] Thank you so much, Bryan, for being on the show. [33:43] If you enjoyed this episode, please share it and give a review. LINKS & RESOURCES   Find Bryan: Bryan Rafanelli on The Wedding Biz Rafanelli Events @rafanellievents Instagram | Facebook | 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

In Episode 49, Zibby Owens (Host of the Moms Don’t Have Time to Read Books Podcast) talks about what it’s like to interview authors and shares some of her favorite memoirs. This post contains affiliate links (plus: here’s your Amazon Smile-specific affiliate link), through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Sponsor This episode is sponsored by Book of the Month. Use the code SARAHSBOOKSHELVES at checkout to get your first book for just $9.99! Highlights How Zibby ended up podcasting about books after getting her MBA (Masters of Business Administration). Why Zibby decided to start the podcast. How Zibby gets it all done while being a mom to 4 kids. How Zibby decides which authors to have on her podcast. The book Zibby has written that’s sitting in her apartment. Zibby’s favorite types of books to read. Zibby’s advice for moms who truly feel they don’t have time to read books. A bonus upcoming release Zibby is excited about. Zibby’s Book Recommendations Two OLD Books She Loves  Slow Motion by Dani Shapiro | Buy from Amazon [20:29] The Rules of Inheritance by Claire Bidwell Smith | Buy from Amazon [22:29] Two NEW Books She Loves To Love and Let Go by Rachel Brathen | Buy from Amazon [24:17] Motherland: A Memoir of Love, Loathing, and Longing by Elissa Altman | Buy from Amazon [26:41] One Book She DIDN’T Love Zibby shares her stance on publicly talking about books she doesn’t like. [29:00] Two NEW RELEASES She’s Excited About The End of the Day by Bill Clegg (Release Date: June 4, 2020) | Buy from Amazon [31:37] Empty by Susan Burton (Release Date: June 23, 2020) | Buy from Amazon [32:59] Other Books Mentioned The Woman in the Park by Teresa Sorkin | Buy from Amazon [13:32]  Inheritance by Dani Shapiro | Buy from Amazon [21:16] The Year of Magical Thinking by Joan Didion (My Review) | Buy from Amazon [23:48] Wild Gameby Adrienne Brodeur (My Review) | Buy from Amazon [27:44] Portrait of an Addict as a Young Man by Bill Clegg | Buy from Amazon [31:43] Did You Ever Have a Family? by Bill Clegg (My Review) | Buy from Amazon [32:05] Long Bright River by Liz Moore (My Review) | Buy from Amazon [35:40] Other Links “New York’s Most Powerful Book-fluencer Runs a Podcast on Park Avenue” (Vulture) Moms Don’t Have Time to Read Books Episode with Dani Shapiro Rachel Brathen on Instagram (@Yoga_girl) About Zibby Website | Personal Instagram | Podcast Instagram | Twitter Zibby Owens is a writer and mother of four in New York City. She is the creator and host of award-winning literary podcast, “Moms Don’t Have Time to Read Books” and runs a literary salon with author events and book fairs from her home. Zibby published her first article, a personal essay for Seventeen magazine, when she was in high school and has been writing ever since. She has covered topics such as books, parenting, health/fitness, weddings, grief, friendship, beauty, and aging. Most recently, she has focused on finding the humor in the everyday struggles of motherhood. She is represented by Joe Veltre at Gersh. Her work has appeared in Redbook, Marie Claire, Shape,  SELF, Modern Bride and other magazines, as well as online in the New York Times, Parents, TODAY Parents, Huff Post, Scary Mommy, What’s Up Moms, Kveller, Mommy Nearest and Medium.  A graduate of Yale University and Harvard Business School, Zibby has a marketing and branding background, especially for start-ups and consumer products companies. She currently lives in Manhattan, where she was born and raised, with her four children ages 5-12 and her husband, Kyle Owens, of Morning Moon Productions. Next Episode Mini Episode featuring Julia Spence (@gameofreading)…airing March 11. Support the Podcast Support on Patreon – When you support the podcast on Patreon for $5/month, get bonus podcast episodes and other goodies! ShareIf you like the podcast, I’d love for you to share it with your reader friends…in real life and on social media (there’s easy share buttons at the bottom of this post!). Subscribe …wherever you listen to podcasts, so new episodes will appear in your feed as soon as they’re released. Rate and ReviewSearch for “Sarah’s Book Shelves” in Apple Podcasts…or wherever you listen to podcasts!

REVISIT: Jose Villa is a fine art wedding photographer known for crafting vibrant, fine art images that are as unique as the people in the photographs. Jose has been published in many magazines around the world, including Grace Ormonde Wedding Style, Elegant Bride, Instyle Weddings, Inside Weddings, Brides Magazine, Modern Bride, Weddings, Brides, Pacific Weddings, Southern Weddings and many more. Jose has been named a top wedding photographer in Martha Stewart Weddings, Harper’s Bazaar, Style Me Pretty, and Vogue, and was recently listed in the Top 10 Wedding Photographers in the World by American Photo Magazine. Jose was born in Mexico but grew up in Solvang, California. He attended Brooks Institute of Photography in Santa Barbara, California and is the author of Fine Art Wedding Photography. Show Highlights: Jose opens up about his parents’ initial reaction to him wanting to be a photographer. What motivated Jose initially to take photography classes in high school. The one person who helped boost Jose’s confidence as a young photographer. How did Jose get his first gig as a wedding photographer? Jose defines what fine art photography is when it comes to weddings. Why does Jose continue to shoot in film, even after the rise of digital photography? The things Jose worries about when waiting for developed film to come back. Jose shares the reason candid photos mean so much at a wedding, especially to friends and family. Jose believes that a photographer’s presence at a wedding impacts the event as a whole as well as the bride and groom’s wedding day experience. What do you do if guests pull out cameras or cell phones during the ceremony? Jose shares his to-to gear for shooting weddings in film.   LINKS & RESOURCES Follow The Wedding Biz on Social:  The Wedding Biz The Wedding Biz on Instagram: @theweddingbiz The Wedding Biz on Facebook: @theweddingbiz   Title Sponsor: This episode is sponsored by PartySlate - the first website designed specifically for event professionals and venues!   Find Jose: Jose Villa  Jose’s Book: Fine Art Wedding Photography @jose-villa Facebook @josevillaphoto Pinterest @josevilla Instagram The Man Who Listens To Horses by Monty Roberts

The Modern Bride Wedding Show is an amazing event held annually to provide engaged couples inspiring ideas and all the essential planning tools in one place. Having launched in October 2015, the show has been Awarded the WedBiz Outstanding Service Award (2017-2019) and is listed as one of the top 10 Toronto Bridal Shows on BlogTO.Sauga 960 will be broadcasting live from the Modern Bride Wedding Show this Saturday Jan.25 1-5p. The Elmnt and The Source will both broadcast live from the International Centre.

We're back this week with this awesome episode featuring our special guest, Abbe Wright, Senior Editor of Read It Forward from Penguin Random House! RiF is where you go for reading lists, literary lifestyles, new books, and all things wordy. Abbe has a resume that's got us awestruck. Abbe has written for Glamour, The Cut, Metro, O, The Oprah Magazine, Modern Bride and Philadelphia Magazine about books, culture, career, food, beauty, weddings, fashion and everything in between. No. Big. Deal. On this episode she talks with us about all this, her memoir-in-progress, and shares from an essay she wrote for The Cut, "I Wanted to Break Up. Then He Got a Tattoo of My Name." The transcript for this episode can be found on our website.

Marina Sousa is owner, pastry chef and designer of Just Cake, located in the Monterey Bay area of California. Just Cake opened in January 2003, and since that time Marina has quickly earned recognition for her impeccable style and the unmatched quality of her cakes. Her work has been featured in several national magazines including InStyle, Brides, Modern Bride, The Knot, Today’s Bride, GO Wedding Style and People. Brides magazine featured her as one of the country’s top 50 sugar artists, and she was named on the "Top Ten Cake Designers" list by Desert Professional Magazine. Marina is often seen on Food Network where she has repeatedly clinched first place finishes on Food Network Challenge, and has even served as a judge on the show. She also impressively battled to the end of Food Network-Last Cake Standing series. Marina was a guest on The Oprah Winfrey Show: Biggest Stars of Reality TV episode, building a jaw dropping eleven foot tall hanging chandelier cake confection. One of her favorite appearances was on Fantasy Weddings where she had the honor of making the wedding cake for her friend and Food Network star, Keegan Gerhard. She’s also enjoyed the privilege of designing cakes for high-profile celebrities and celebrity events including wedding cakes for Brad Pitt/Jennifer Aniston and Raquel Welch. She regularly creates cakes for Clint Eastwood’s resort properties in Carmel and his private country club Tehama. She also made a sweet 16 cake for actress and singer Miley Cyrus during one of her wins on Food Network Challenge. When she’s not in her kitchen, Marina is traveling the world teaching others her craft at prestigious institutions including The Culinary Institute of America, The Notter School of Pastry Arts and The French Pastry School in Chicago. She’s also designed her own line of sugar bead and button molds called Marina’s Molds. The sugar beads are her original designs, and the first of their kind in the sugar arts world bringing edible bling to a whole new level. In this episode, you’ll discover: Her first career in theatrical design Getting hooked on cake decorating at her first job How she started her own business, Just Cake Winning big on the Food Network Challenges The time she made a cake for Oprah and presented it on her show Her online classes on BluPrint How to deal with clients successfully Inherent challenges of the cake decorating profession And way more! This episode is sponsored by: Savencia Cheese USA: Creator of the revolutionary new Smithfield Pourable Cream Cheese. Created for chefs, by chefs, the pourable cream cheese eliminates the need to heat, bring to room temperature or paddle and is made with all-natural ingredients, no additives or fillers and whips beautifully to save you time. It’s time to rethink cream cheese. Find out more at: https://savenciafoodserviceusa.com/

Andy is one of my favorite shows, great story teller and a very interesting life path.  Check it out if you missed this the first time, definately Best of! Andy Kushner entered show business on his own terms at 15.  He started what became a very successful cover band in Tampa Fl called Rhythm, performing to literally over 100,000 people during his teenage years. After a 16 year corporate career, almost 20 years ago, he went full-time in the music business with Andy Kushner Entertainment Design custom crafting over-the-top experiences for weddings, corporate events and gala fundraisers utilizing the powerful and emotional impact of live music featuring celebrity acts and his own company-formed and managed bands SoundConnection, Rhythm6, Marquise, SoundNation and the PopCulture Strings. Andy and his company have received practically every event industry award possible, including: Top 25 Trendsetter, by Modern Bride along with Colin Cowie, Essie and Sylvia Weinstock Best Entertainment Producer Award, by International Special Events Society, and International Entertainer of the Year Spotlight Awards, by Event Solutions Magazine. Andy is now taking the ever-competitive podcast industry by storm with two shows, The Wedding Biz with event industry celebrities and Extraordinary Ordinary People in which he uncovers the extraordinary in ordinary people with deep and meaningful engaging conversation. Andy Kushner Vroom Veer Stories Discovered music at age 6 and fell in love; music practice was never a chore Started a cover band at age 15 and worked paid gigs through his teens Studied Business in college while working on his music on the side Worked in Corporate selling computer/printer supplies; avoided the big promotions Finally transitioned to full time music business starting with weddings Transformed what people think of a "Wedding Band"; raised the bar on talent and showmanship Established the Extraordinary Ordinary People podcast to talk with ordinary people with an inspiring life path Launched the Wedding Biz Podcast to help brides, grooms and pros make more meaningful events Andy Kushner Links Extraordinary Ordinary People Podcast The Wedding Biz Podcast AndyKushner.com Facebook Twitter

Diamonds are created under intense pressure and Michelle Demaree, the brains and beauty behind the brand Miss Diamond Ring, is an absolute gem! She combines years of experience in high end sales and working for luxury jewelry houses into a one of a kind business that allows her to shine personally and professionally, while helping her clients get more bling for their buck! Literally, they can’t afford NOT to use her one of a kind services! She’s been featured in the New York Times, Modern Bride, Modern Luxury Weddings, US Weekly and more! Hearing Michelle talk about the specialized experience she provides will forever change the way you look not only at jewelry, but help you understand the facets of your journey and your life! Links Website | Instagram | Facebook   For more info on the host, visit, www.rebeccacafiero.com and follow Rebecca on Instagram @rebeccacafiero ! Want a chance to win a $50 LuluLemon Gift Card? Click Here to leave a review on Apple Podcasts Take a screenshot of your review! Email your screenshot to rebecca@rebeccacafiero.com Let’s connect on social media! Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn  

Diamonds are created under intense pressure and Michelle Demaree, the brains and beauty behind the brand Miss Diamond Ring, is an absolute gem! She combines years of experience in high end sales and working for luxury jewelry houses into a one of a kind business that allows her to shine personally and professionally, while helping her clients get more bling for their buck! Literally, they can’t afford NOT to use her one of a kind services! She’s been featured in the New York Times, Modern Bride, Modern Luxury Weddings, US Weekly and more! Hearing Michelle talk about the specialized experience she provides will forever change the way you look not only at jewelry, but help you understand the facets of your journey and your life! Links Website | Instagram | Facebook   For more info on the host, visit, www.rebeccacafiero.com and follow Rebecca on Instagram @rebeccacafiero ! Want a chance to win a $50 LuluLemon Gift Card? Click Here to leave a review on Apple Podcasts Take a screenshot of your review! Email your screenshot to rebecca@rebeccacafiero.com Let’s connect on social media! Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn  

Meet Gigi de Manio, one of the country's pre-eminent wedding photographers. Since forming Genevieve de Manio Photography (www.demaniophotograpy.com) in 1997, she's photographed more than 475 weddings and was there when Chelsea Clinton and Marc Mezvinsky, Nate Berkus and Jeremiah Brent and John Henry, the owner of the Boston Red Sox all said their "I do's." Gigi's work has been featured in dozens of wedding magazines and newspapers, including Modern Bride, Boston Weddings as well as a profile in the New York Times Sunday Styles section. For Gigi, her work is truly a labor of love.

With 15 years of experience, Michael Russo is a full-service event planning company with branches in New York, California and Florida. With Michael's inimitable sense of style and a flair for orchestrating unforgettable events, it comes as no surprise that he is in increasingly high demand among Hollywood's brightest stars and some of the nation's most influential people. E!, “Access Hollywood,” “Entertainment Tonight,” “The View,” “The Wendy Williams Show,” InStyle, The Knot, Modern Bride, People Magazine, Us Weekly, Hamptons, OK!, InTouch, Distinction Magazine, and Newsday are among the various outlets where you can read about, hear about and see Michael's impressive oeuvre. The two wedding industry veterans and long-term friends, Michael and Anthony, sit down to chat about building long lasting client relationships, as well as how to build a celebrity clientele. Michael describes the process behind planning and personalizing an event for each client, including how to thrive in the chaos of event planning. They touch upon what true success is and how to define it in terms of personal happiness rather than anything else. You can find out more about Michael via his Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/mikierusso/) or his Website (https://www.michaelrussoevents.com/).

I start this episode by reading my essay, ‘What Marie Kondo Taught Me About Life’ … it’s an exploration of what I learned as I downsized, tossed and let go of reams of stuff. Not only were my drawers waaaay more organized and yes, tidy, as a result – my head and heart were lighter too. I felt more appreciative of what I’d kept, and more open to life as I removed the overlayer of stuff. I had the opportunity to chat with and coach the excellent Zibby Owens, a bright, sparkling guest who exudes passion for her subject – books. Zibby’s own podcast, Moms Don’t Have Time to Read Books, interviews authors about the inside scoop behind their books. And she, herself, is a fascinating guest. In our coaching, Zibby and I explored the whole idea of ‘over production’ – do we have to crawl towards the horizon on our knees to be enough to our families, our employers … ourselves? Then I got her to share some hot tips on books and making time read … even when you’re extremely busy. RESOURCES Moms Don’t have Time to Read Books Podcast Here’s where you can follow Zibby on social media: Instagram: @momsdonthavetimetoreadbooks, @zibbyowens and @kidsdohavetimetoreadbooks. Facebook: @momsdonthavetimetoreadbooks, @byzibbyowens and @zibbyowens. Visit her Amazon Influencer store for to purchase from helpful lists of all the books from her podcast! Click here. MORE ABOUT ZIBBY Zibby Owens is a writer and mother of four in New York City. She is the creator and host of Webby-nominated, popular podcast, "Moms Don't Have Time to Read Books.” Zibby published her first article, a personal essay for Seventeen magazine, when she was in high school and has been writing ever since. She has covered topics such as books, parenting, health/fitness, weddings, grief, friendship, beauty, and aging. Most recently, she has focused on finding the humor in the everyday struggles of motherhood. Her work has appeared in Redbook, Marie Claire, Shape,  SELF, Modern Bride and other magazines, as well as online in the New York Times, Parents, TODAY Parents, Huff Post, Scary Mommy, What’s Up Moms, Kveller, Mommy Nearest and Medium.  Her book, Your Perfect Fit, which she co-wrote with fashion designer, Paige Adams-Geller and trainer, Ashley Borden, was published by McGraw-Hill in 2007. A graduate of Yale University and Harvard Business School, Zibby has a marketing and branding background, especially for start-ups and consumer products companies. She currently lives in Manhattan with her four children ages 4-12 and her husband, Kyle Owens, of Morning Moon Productions.

On this episode, we interview the mother-daughter duo Jess and Donna, who are changing the wedding landscape one dress at a time. They’re the bright minds behind The Modern Bride, a bridal boutique located in downtown Guelph that offers carefully curated selections, and promises a truly unique experience to every […]

Palm Springs Wedding Experts - A Podcast for the Modern Bride is pleased to have Gaynor Richter, owner of Inspired Life Events as our guest today! Listen as Erica & Gaynor discuss why hiring a wedding planner is not just about your event, but your experience!

Candice Coppola - wedding planner at Jubilee Events, business mentor, podcaster at Power in Purpose, author of The White Dress in Color: Inspirations for the Modern Bride, Barbados resident (I'm not jealous, YOU'RE jealous!), and more - comes on the show today to talk all about the importance of making a business plan! Whether you're just thinking about starting a business, in your first couple of years, or you're an industry veteran, you need a business plan - and Candice tells you why! Support our Sponsor: BeautyByDesign.com/WeddingsForReal for 20% you first order! Listeners, please nominate us in the IndyWeek's Best of the Triangle Awards!  You can go to the IndyWeek's nominations, and in the Out & About Section, we're under "Best Local Podcast". Thanks so much! Candice Coppola (image by Steve Depino) Candice Coppola (image by Carla Ten Eyck) (image by Steve Depino)   Candice Coppola on Social Media: Instagram: @Candice.Coppola Facebook: @TheCandiceCoppola twitter: @Candice_Coppola     Weddings for Real on Social Media: Instagram: @weddingsforreal Facebook: @weddingsforreal twitter: @weddingsforreal Music for this episode by https://www.bensound.com. The host of the show is Megan Gillikin, owner and lead consultant at A Southern Soiree Wedding and Event Planning.  She's also available for wedding and hospitality business consulting and can be reached at megan@weddingsforreal.com. Weddings for Real is edited and produced by Jason Gillikin for Earfluence.

Meet Gigi de Manio, one of the country's pre-eminent wedding photographers. Since forming Genevieve de Manio Photography (www.demaniophotograpy.com) in 1997, she's photographed more than 475 weddings and was there when Chelsea Clinton and Marc Mezvinsky, Nate Berkus and Jeremiah Brent and John Henry, the owner of the Boston Red Sox all said their "I do's." Gigi's work has been featured in dozens of wedding magazines and newspapers, including Modern Bride, Boston Weddings as well as a profile in the New York Times Sunday Styles section. For Gigi, her work is truly a labor of love.

Jewelry designer Diana Vincent is one of Bucks County’s best-known artists and business owners. The niece of American fashion designer James Galanos, Diana owns and operates Diana Vincent Inc. with one location in Bucks County and a second nearby in New Jersey. Diana describes her jewelry designs as “simple, fluid and sensual” and has been exhibited at the National Ornamental Metal Museum, the Gemological Institute of America and the Kent State Art Museum. Her jewelry has also been seen on the red carpet at the Oscars and has been featured in Vogue, InStyle, Town & Country, and Modern Bride. In this conversation with Yvette Taylor-Hachoose, Diana explores how she was influenced by her education and family, what inspires her, and what she envisions for the coming year.

Zibby Owens is the creator and host of "Moms Don't Have Time to Read Books", a podcast in which she interviews writers about their work for listeners who don't have as much time to read as they would like.Zibby is also a branding and marketing expert and an accomplished writer, editor and publisher whose work has appeared in books, magazines and online publications including the New York Times, Marie Claire, Redbook, SELF, and Modern Bride.Zibby is a graduate of Yale University and Harvard Business School. She lives in Manhattan with her husband and four children, ages 3-11.Mind of a Mentor is an Ossa original show hosted by Marla Isackson, Founder and CEO of Ossa Collective women's podcast network. For more information about Ossa, visit: https://ossacollective.com/Follow Ossa on Socials- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ossaforpodcasters/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ossa-collective/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ossacollectivenetwork

Zibby Owens is the creator and host of "Moms Don't Have Time to Read Books", a podcast in which she interviews writers about their work for listeners who don't have as much time to read as they would like. Zibby is also a branding and marketing expert and an accomplished writer, editor and publisher whose work has appeared in books, magazines and online publications including the New York Times, Marie Claire, Redbook, SELF, and Modern Bride. Zibby is a graduate of Yale University and Harvard Business School. She lives in Manhattan with her husband and four children, ages 3-11.

Welcome back to Season 2! Today's guest is such a treat! Professional Wedding Florist David Rohr, owner of the David Rohr Floral Studio in Palm Springs shares and demonstrates what sets them apart as one of our Valley's top Wedding Florists and why you should consider Dave and his team for your wedding and floral arrangements.    Palm Springs Wedding Experts is a bi-weekly podcast for the Modern Bride, see you on Instagram! Learn more about your wedding bouquet options with David here:  David Rohr Floral Studio 

Elyssa Friedland is the author of two novels, LOVE AND MISS COMMUNICATION, and now THE INTERMISSION (released July 3, 2018!). Elyssa, a Yale and Columbia Law School grad, was a corporate lawyer before moving to writing full-time after the birth of her second child. She has contributed to many publications including New York, Modern Bride, Real Simple and, most recently, The Washington Post. Listen to our chat about Instagram addiction, sexy tennis players, her writing tricks, and how she has sex in the mornings despite having three young kids.  

On this edition of the podcast, Lisa Peters of Vanessa’s Modern Bride, gives us the red carpet experience all brides deserve when shopping for their wedding dresses. With over 33 years in the bridal dress business, Vanessa’s has the experience and personal touch brides need today to make the big decision. Located in downtown Arlington...

Initially, Jose’s parents were nervous about him becoming a photographer. As recent US immigrants, they didn’t think his dreams of making money in portrait photography would come to fruition and wanted to see him take on a more traditional career path.  But Jose knew he was onto something when he started taking photos in high school, and his friends started paying him for senior portrait sessions. He loved portraits, he loved film, and he never looked back. Since then, Jose has been shooting film professionally for all of his clients. He’s been photographing weddings for about 16 years and finds them to be completely immersive, personal, and life-changing for everyone involved.  In this episode, Jose sits down to share his perspective and tips on what it’s like to be a professional wedding photographer who has an eye for fine art, and how his niche in film photography plays out in the digital age. About Jose Jose Villa is a fine art wedding photographer known for crafting vibrant, energetic, fine art images that are as unique as the people in the photographs. Jose has been published in many magazines around the world, including Grace Ormonde Wedding Style, Elegant Bride, Instyle Weddings, Inside Weddings, Brides Magazine, Modern Bride, Martha Stewart Weddings, Brides, Pacific Weddings, Southern Weddings, and many more.  He has been named a top wedding photographer in Martha Stewart Weddings, Harper’s Bazaar, Style Me Pretty, and Vogue, and was recently listed in the Top 10 Wedding Photographers in the World by American Photo Magazine. Jose is the author of Fine Art Wedding Photography. Jose was born in Mexico and grew up in Solvang, California.  He attended Brooks Institute of Photography in Santa Barbara, CA.   Show Highlights: Jose open up about his parents’ initial reaction to him wanting to be a photographer What motivated Jose originally to take photography classes in high school The one person who helped boost Jose’s confidence as a young photographer How Jose got his first gig as a wedding photographer Jose defines what fine art photography is when it comes to weddings Why Jose continues to shoot in film even after the rise of digital photography The things Jose worries about when waiting for developed film to come back Why candid photos mean so much especially to friends and family The way a photographer’s presence at a wedding impacts the event as a whole as well as the bride and groom’s wedding day experience. What to do if guests pull out cameras or cell phones during the ceremony Jose shares his go-to gear for shooting weddings in film   Links Mentioned in the Show: Jose Villa - Fine Art Wedding Photography Jose Villa on Instagram - @josevilla Jose’s book - Fine Art Wedding Photography The Man Who Listens To Horses by Monty Roberts

Jason Latas has been a wellness coach and personal trainer for 25 years. He has a unique approach to wellness and helping people perform better so they can get out and enjoy this beautiful planet. Jason has personally guided many fortune 500 CEOs and major business owners on custom adventures across the globe. He also personally trains many traveling sales professionals to help them stay fit while traveling and running their businesses. He enjoys helping people feel good in their skin again and perform better in their personal and business lives. Jason has been featured in The New York Times, The L.A. Times, Spa Magazine, Modern Bride, Conde Naste, as well as on ESPN, The Travel Channel, Ford Adventure Outfitters, Planet X TV and many other national and international venues.  has been following his passion for life and adventure since the beginning and continues to inspire others to do that too through doing what they love and having the health and vitality to do it.  https://summerbodynow.com

Today's guest is Natalie Taylor, founder and CEO of Lotus Flow Movement, an elite Fitness Studio in Palm Desert, CA. Listen as Natalie shares a fun way to make your Bachelorette party unique and definitely one to remember with fitness and your girls!  You can visit Lotus Flow here: www.lotusflowmovement.com  Connect with us on Instagram! Palm Springs Wedding Experts - A Podcast for the Modern Bride

Do these Wedding Planning items FIRST, 10-12 months before your wedding date! Here's to an amazing time of planning and excitement friends! Palm Springs Wedding Experts is a Podcast for the Modern Bride, come follow us on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/palmspringsweddingexperts/

The Cool Soror Podcast welcomes Celebrity Makeup Artist Mimi J. to the show. A Cool Soror of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Having nearly 10 years of experience, Mimi J. has built a great reputation in the beauty world and is a well sought-after makeup artist and entrepreneur. She’s worked and been featured on popular television shows on networks such as Bravo, VH1, Oxygen, WEtv, Aspire, and Lifetime; services celebrity clientele including Angela Simmons, Kenya Moore and Da Brat; and has been published in major publications such as Essence, E! News, The Knot, Hype Hair, Reader’s Digest, Madame Noire, Modern Bride and Jezebel. As a beauty influencer, Mimi has a social media following of over 40,000 followers and has been a brand ambassador for companies like Colgate, Shea Moisture, Strength of Nature, and Family Dollar. Mimi is also the owner of the beauty boutique The Glamatory located in Smyrna, GA and is the creator of GrindPretty.com. She is a graduate of Clark Atlanta University, holding a B.A. degree in Marketing. She can currently be seen on “The Graduates” on Aspire TV every Saturday night. She epitomizes what it means to “get it done.” Mimi has the proof, one stroke at a time. Social Media: www.mimijonline.com IG: @mimijonline @theglamatory @grindpretty

Palm Springs Wedding Experts, hosted by Erica Mendenhall, is a weekly podcast for Brides and Grooms planning their wedding in Palm Springs, CA. Interviewing the top wedding professionals in the industry, Erica brings a new resource to the Modern Bride. As a published wedding photographer, Erica also provides insight, sharing her tips, timeline suggestions and much more. Join this community of wedding pros every Tuesday and Thursday and learn how to plan your dream wedding in sunny Palm Springs!

We're veering from our typical show structure and topics to delve into TRENDS today. And since we don't do this very often, we wanted to do it right - with an expert. Anne Chertoff is the Trends Expert (that's her job title!) at WeddingWire - the premier online resource for wedding planning tools, vendor library, guidance and inspiration. Anne has worked in the wedding industry for 20 years and we are loving picking her brain about what she is seeing right now in the wide world of weddings. This episode is all over the place -- in a good way! We talk ice cream, gobos, braids, greenery, and all about the tools that couples are using now to personalize their wedding and to give their guests a memorable, unique experience of celebration! Big Takeaways What makes Anne an expert? Her resume includes... - Modern Bride magazine - Martha Stewart Weddings - Various wedding tv shows, websites and partnerships worldwide! - She covered the royal wedding for various outlets! - Now, she's at WeddingWire as a Trends Expert and Spokesperson. And she's speaking to us! Sidenote - in interviewing Anne, we stumbled upon some really amazing career advice. Basically, do what you love! Anne loved weddings and in a series of baby steps and smart moves (unpaid internship included), Anne crafted her passion for weddings into a career. She talks about trying different things and breaking rules. We agree that life would be awesome if everyone loved their job. What's up with WeddingWire, anyway? If WW had been around when Anne was planning her own wedding many years ago, she would have utilized the vendor lists on WW, first and foremost. WW sifts the vendor/venue search for you so you have a place to start. Descriptions, contact info, reviews, photos...it's all there for you in one place and you can narrow your search depending on your location and budget. Brilliant! The budget tool and the social apps also make things easy and fun...snapchat filters, hashtag generator...the practical and the playful - WeddingWire has it all. Let's talk about tech, baby! - An app for your guests - WedSocial . It's an app that you create and your guests can find all the info about your wedding, it is your wedding website, as an app. It's also a really cool way for everyone to share photos of the wedding, all in one place. - WeddingWire Snapchat filters. Creating a customized filter or border with the date...it's like having a portable photobooth all night long! - Hashtags - you come up with a fun hashtag, and then on Instagram and Facebook, all your guests can tag photos. Make a photo album from the hash-tagged photos! There's even a WeddingWire Hashtag Generator - Audio Visual is advancing like crazy. Lighting is key. Ask about gobos and image mapping on the walls...innovative and cool ways to customize an otherwise blank space Wedding Fashion - Trends are shifting from show-y, sexy wedding dresses, to more modest, traditional dresses...slowly but surely. Anne loves the high necks and long sleeves right now. Bows on dresses are also trendy right now - done in a modern way. - For men, we're seeing more grooms making fashion statements. Feather bow ties? Awesome! Men are expressing themselves more than ever - accessories, ties, changing suit jackets, slim cut suits. It's all good, gentlemen. What about same-sex weddings? The key is coordination - the style and formality need to coordinate. Not matchy-matchy. You and your partner need to be on the same ‘level' and if you're shopping for your wedding day outfits separately, consider bringing a friend to each shopping trip so you know you are going in the right direction. The most important thing is that your looks compliment each other. The biggest ‘surprise' player in weddings this year? Ice Cream has made a big impression this year and it's still going strong. - Old fashioned ice cream trucks - Sundae bars - Ice cream as performance (have you seen the liquid nitrogen ice cream makers? So cool.) - Fancy, playful ice cream as the dessert of a 5 course meal - Ice cream cake. It comes in cool colors, it's customizable, it's photogenic. Ice cream...who knew? Elements that are here to stay - Wedding Cakes are timeless. The cake cutting photo is iconic. Do it. You won't regret it! - Bridal bouquets are still huge - they complete the look for a bride. We aren't seeing brides toss the bouquet as often, but carrying a bouquet is here to stay. - The big ‘send off' is evolving and we all still love it. - Furniture and specialty rentals are huge right now and don't seem to be going anywhere. Links we referenced WeddingWire WedSocial Vow to Be Chic Menguin The Black Tux Black by Vera Wang Brackish Bow Ties Garter Girl Quotes “You are wedding-SICK, lady!” - Michelle, to Anne “Having so much at your fingertips makes it so much easier...it's all at one place, it's super easy to use and it's free.” - Anne, on the virtues of WeddingWire “The most important thing is for a couple to figure out early on what is important to them. Is it the fashion, is it the food...allocate the money to those areas. And you can find inexpensive ways to do the other things.” - Anne, advice for couples with a tighter budget “The time is now for men to own their wedding looks.” - Christy, who wants to support this movement “For flowers, we are seeing a lot of lush centerpieces, and a lot of greenery in centerpieces, which can offset some floral costs.” - Anne on flower trends “We went from cakes to cupcakes to dessert buffets to candy to donuts...now popsicles are huge.” - Anne, on wedding dessert evolution NOW HEAR THIS! We will be recording again with Anne and this time, she will be answering YOUR QUESTIONS! Ask her anything related to wedding trends. Whether it's running an idea by her, asking her advice or asking her for some suggestions for your wedding Deadline to send us your questions is August 17th, 2017 3 ways to send us your questions: 1) Twitter @TBWPPodcast 2) Facebook 3) Email: thebigweddingplanningpodcast@gmail.com Get In Touch Let us know if you have any questions you need answered on the show or if you want to share your own wedding planning experiences! Twitter: @TBWPpodcast Email: thebigweddingplanningpodcast@gmail.com Facebook

Andy Kushner entered show business on his own terms at 15.  He started what became a very successful cover band in Tampa Fl called Rhythm, performing to literally over 100,000 people during his teenage years. After a 16 year corporate career, almost 20 years ago, he went full-time in the music business with Andy Kushner Entertainment Design custom crafting over-the-top experiences for weddings, corporate events and gala fundraisers utilizing the powerful and emotional impact of live music featuring celebrity acts and his own company-formed and managed bands SoundConnection, Rhythm6, Marquise, SoundNation and the PopCulture Strings. Andy and his company have received practically every event industry award possible, including: Top 25 Trendsetter, by Modern Bride along with Colin Cowie, Essie and Sylvia Weinstock Best Entertainment Producer Award, by International Special Events Society, and International Entertainer of the Year Spotlight Awards, by Event Solutions Magazine. Andy is now taking the ever-competitive podcast industry by storm with two shows, The Wedding Biz with event industry celebrities and Extraordinary Ordinary People in which he uncovers the extraordinary in ordinary people with deep and meaningful engaging conversation. Andy Kushner Vroom Veer Stories Discovered music at age 6 and fell in love; music practice was never a chore Started a cover band at age 15 and worked paid gigs through his teens Studied Business in college while working on his music on the side Worked in Corporate selling computer/printer supplies; avoided the big promotions Finally transitioned to full time music business starting with weddings Transformed what people think of a "Wedding Band"; raised the bar on talent and showmanship Established the Extraordinary Ordinary People podcast to talk with ordinary people with an inspiring life path Launched the Wedding Biz Podcast to help brides, grooms and pros make more meaningful events Andy Kushner Links Extraordinary Ordinary People Podcast The Wedding Biz Podcast AndyKushner.com Facebook Twitter

FULL SHOW NOTES Email me: Kinsey@vistaviewevents.com Today is the second episode of a 3-episode series that I'm doing with Candice Coppola from Jubilee Events and Jubilee Events: Caribbean. Our first episode was Episode 19 where Candice talked about mentoring in the wedding industry and basically gave us all a free 30-minute mentoring session packed with resources, advice and strategy.  If you haven't heard Episode 19 make sure you head there after you listen to today's show.  Today we're talking all things traditionally published books as a wedding professional. Candice is the author of The White Dress in Color: Inspirations for the Modern Bride which is an inspirational coffee table book. Candice is currently working on her second book now with the same publisher.  What I love about this episode is how raw and honest Candice is during the interview. She tells us the real story about what it takes to be published, the hard work that comes with putting together a book and the additional work that you, the author, have to do consistently even after the book is published. 

I am so honored and humbled to have Candice Coppola on the show today. Candice is an industry veteran with over ten years of experience in the wedding industry. Candice is the founder and principal planner at Jubilee Events & Jubilee Events: Caribbean as well as the co-author of the inspirational coffee table book, The White Dress: in Color - Inspirations for the Modern Bride. Candice's work and words have been featured in many publications including The Knot, Martha Stewart Weddings, Style Me Pretty, BRIDES countless others.  This is the first episode in a three-episode series I'm doing with Candice because I could NOT decide which topic to discuss with her and she graciously agreed to a three episode series! Today we're chatting about mentoring in the wedding industry, episode two in a few weeks will cover book publishing for wedding pros and our final episode will be all about speaking and conferences. I know you'll love today's episode and Candice just as much as I do. Her experience and passion for the industry is clear immediately and it was such a privilege to be able to learn from her.

Ann Abel has been a travel writer and editor for 14 years, including several as a senior editor at ForbesLife. She has written about more than 450 luxury destinations and hotels in 77 countries. She has been published in Forbes, Departures, Conde Nast Traveller, Robb Report, Afar, National Geographic Traveler, Islands, Hemispheres, Modern Bride, and many other print and online publications.

Episode #11 Why Digital Invitations are Perfect for the Modern Bride and a Conversation with Lauren Finnell with Greenvelope.com

Today’s guest is Dr. Jamie Turndorf. Known to millions as “Dr. Love” through her website AskDrLove.com — the web's first and immensely popular relationship advice site since 1995, Jamie’s been delighting readers and audiences for three decades with her engaging blend of professional expertise, humor and ability to turn clinical psychobabble into easy-to-understand concepts that transform lives and heal relationships. Jamie’s methods have been featured on all the national networks, including CNN (who recently dubbed her their "Resident Love Doctor") NBC, CBS, VH1, Fox, and on websites like WebMD, iVillage, Discovery.com, MSNBC.com, and in Cosmopolitan, Men's Health, Glamour, American Woman, Modern Bride, and Marie Claire, to name only a few. Jamie also writes a column called “We Can Work it Out” for Psychology Today online. Her “Ask Dr. Love” radio show can be heard in Seattle on KKNW and on TalkZone, which broadcasts in 80 countries worldwide. Jamie is the author of the new Hay House book, Love Never Dies: How to Reconnect and Make Peace with the Deceased. In it, she shares the amazing true story of her spiritual reconnection with her deceased husband and the emotional healing that transformed her life. You can find out more about Jamie at www.askdrlove.com. Want to learn more about Michael’s concepts and teaching? Listen to him being interviewed on Profit Pathway and Dear Friends & Family this week! Get to know two very different aspects of the same guy. Also, be sure to sign up for your Podcasting Mentorship Discovery Call today; and to learn more about Sponsorship Opportunities, send an email to Admin@MichaelNeeley.com.  Thanks! And don’t forget to subscribe to Consciously Speaking so that you don’t miss a single episode. While you’re at it, won’t you take a moment to write a short review and rate our show? It would be greatly appreciated! To learn more about our previous guests, listen to past episodes, and get to know your host, go to www.MichaelNeeley.com and follow us on Facebook and Twitter.

"Punch fear in the face. Fear is the only thing that keeps people from trying. If you don't try, you'll never know." "Love doesn't pay the bills." About: Ceci Johnson- Founder of Ceci New York Ceci Johnson’s story started with an invitation she created for a coworker’s wedding combined with the realization that a truly customized graphic design experience in wedding invitations was not available at that time. Armed with a clear desire to create the best invitations in the world, she started her business out of a shared office space NYC. Ten years later, her love of paper, design and innovation still drives her to create beautiful and completely original pieces every day. Ceci was named “Woman to Watch” by Tory Burch, “Invitation Innovator” by WeTV and garnered Modern Bride magazine’s trendsetter award and New York magazine’s prestigious Expert Stationer award. Her designs and expertise have appeared in the New York Times, USA Today, InStyle, W Magazine, Town & Country and on the Today Show, VH1 and Gossip Girl among many others. Notable clients include the President of the United States, International Royalty, Sean “Diddy” Combs, Sarah Jessica Parker, Katherine Heigl, Dylan Lauren, Rosie O’Donnell, the Empire State Building, Cole Haan, Hugo Boss and the International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. Overview: Ceci is a graphic designer that was born with the entrepreneurial gene. After seeing the need for custom wedding invitations 16 years ago, Ceci paved the way and eventually started Ceci New York- a luxury invitation and corporate design company. During this interview, Ceci shares what it took for her to start her own company, and also offers great advice on how to stand behind your brand with clients. Click to Tweet: Ep 193: Highlights: Background: Ceci obtained a degree in graphic design and got her first job working as a the designer for the bridal registry for large department stores. She then had a co-worker ask her to design a wedding invitation for her, which ignited the spark. From there she moved to New York City and joined the corporate world doing web design, but missed paper design. She went to the CEO of the corporation she was working for and asked if she'd let her design her wedding invitations. It was all downhill from that point on, and before Ceci knew it, she was meeting with referral after referral. Six months into launching her website, Ceci received the trendsetter award from Modern Bride Magazine. Ceci spent a lot of time working long days to get her name out there, she knocked on a lot of doors in her industry to showcase her portfolio, and was constantly revamping her site. What is Ceci New York: Ceci launched Ceci New York in 2004 without any investors and completely on her own. It's a luxury brand that designs invitations for any event from weddings to non-profit organizations. (From website)- "Our design atelier is driven by a groundbreaking concept that unites the custom and service of couture with the tactile elements of stationery and branding, creating a new niche in the design industry for visual styling. We strive to create a superior experience for each client, offering an incomparable range of couture services and outstanding ready-to-order products that boast flawless craftsmanship and the utmost attention to detail. From one-of-a-kind bespoke designs to original ready-to-order that discreetly bears Ceci’s signature, our creations possess a coveted commissioned quality that lends to the magic we invent. Ceci’s signature is the hallmark of authenticity and never-before-seen originality, ensuring that you receive a true work of art." About Ceci New York: The company currently has 20 employees that all work at the main showroom in New York City. Ceci says if you want to grow your company, you need employees. And with that, you have to learn how to let go of having control over everything to be successful. However, she is a very hands-on CEO that enjoys being a part of the design process and leading the way with her vision of the company. Their main target audience started out as brides and weddings in general, but now they help anyone who is looking to elevate their events through design. Goal: Eventually, Ceci would love to be a part of different markets and use her designs for bedding, phone cases, jewelry, etc. Work-Life Balance: Ceci is the proud mother of a little boy and feels that having him in her life has really helped her prioritize her time at work. She strives to stay focused and be effective while working so that she can spend the time she'd like with her son. Challenges: Ceci shares that it can be difficult to deal with certain clients and stick up for what you know needs to be done in order to accomplish their project. There have also been times when Ceci has been afraid to tell her clients what the prices were for their order. However, she realized that when she confidently explained to her clients the extent of work that goes into their project, they appreciate her time and effort. Advice for Entrepreneurs: When reaching out to others, show them how invested you are in their company and how you can solve potential problems. When creating a sales plan, look at how much you want to make on an annual basis and break it down by month, then by project or amount. It's important to educate your audience and pave the way for what you're offering. Lastly, stand behind your work.       Subscribe to the Outlier Newsletter: Click Here Connect With Ceci: CeciNewYork.com | CeciStyle.com | @CeciNewYork | Instagram | Facebook |Pinterest If you enjoy Outlier On Air, please Subscribe & Review on iTunes or Stitcher Sponsor: Flitch Creative Build your brand identity with Flitch Creative's eXpress Packages. All eXpress Packages include free website and email hosting for 12 months. Use promo code "OUTLIER"

Amanda, named one of the top 20 photographers in the U.S., has been working with brides & book-lovers for more than fifteen years.  Her work has lined the pages of leading wedding publications including Grace Ormonde Wedding Style, Town & Country, Real Simple Weddings, Martha Stewart Weddings, Inside Weddings, The Knot, Style Me Pretty, Modern Bride, and more. She's been featured in industry publications including Photo District News (PDN), Rangefinder, and Professional Photographer. Amanda was twice awarded the coveted Photo District News (PDN) Top Knots Awards and her body of work is profiled in three books including Wedding Photography Unveiled by Jacqueline Tobin / PDN, Ultimate Wedding Look Bookby The Knot and Photographer's Guide to Wedding Album Design and Sales by Bob Coates. Amanda shoots up to 15 weddings a year worldwide, designs and produces 100s of books for her devoted clients each year, makes art, and shares her photography & bookmaking knowledge through workshops and professional consulting. She holds a BFA in photography and art history from The School of the Art Institute of Chicago. Amanda calls Oak Park home where she lives with her husband, their two adorable kids, and a crazy Border Terrier, Sadie, who jumps really high.

Elaine Swann is the president and CEO of Elaine Swann Enterprises a lifestyle brand company that develops etiquette-inspired products and coaching services for everyday living. Elaine uses her extensive knowledge of the etiquette trade to educate organizations, universities, businesses and individuals throughout the United States.  An authority on etiquette and lifestyle practices Elaine  is one of the leading and most nationally recognized Etiquette Experts in the country.  Her advice has been called upon by the TODAY Show, CNN Headline News, the STYLE Network, Huffington Post Live,  ABC, NBC, CBS, The CW and FOX. She’s been featured on the radio, and quoted in national magazines such as Kiplinger, Real Simple, Modern Bride and many more, as well as countless newspapers across the country.  A recent New York Times article dubbed Elaine, among others, “the Emily Post of the Digital Age.” Check out her website at www.elaineswann.com

  With over 16+ years experience in publishing, marketing and social media, Linda Dominique is the best selling author of the award-winning book The Plural Thing: Spiritually Preparing for Your Soul Mate (February, 2010) that has been called, “unadulterated spiritual relationship guidance for modern times.” She wrote her newest relationship book, The Love Better Manual (March, 2013) and the forthcoming How to Get Your Love Right: 365 Relationship Tips for Today’s Christian Women (November, 2014) because she believes that if people had the tools to love better–they would be happier. Her expertise on dating and relationship issues has been used in articles for over 150 publications including Modern Bride, Honey Magazine and MORE Magazine.

Unresolved anger is the #1 killer of love… and husband withdrawal is the number one cause of marital and relationship strife, divorce, and domestic violence.Known to millions as “Dr. Love” at AskDrLove.com, Dr. Jamie Turndorf is sharing advice from her recently published Kiss Your Fights Good-bye: Dr. Love's 10-Simple Steps to Cooling Conflict and Rekindling Your Relationship, where she focuses on how to transform conflict into connection for a lifetime of lasting love.  Published by Hay House, Dr. Jamie’s book has been endorsed by Jack Canfield, Dr. John Gray and John Bradshaw.Dr. Jamie has been delighting readers and audiences for 3 decades with her engaging blend of professional expertise, spicy humor and ability to turn clinical psychobabble into easy-to-understand concepts that transform lives and heal relationships.Her methods have been featured on all the national networks, including CNN, NBC, CBS, VH1, Fox, on websites like WebMD, iVillage, Discovery.com, MSNBC.com, and in Cosmopolitan, Men's Health, Glamour, American Woman, Modern Bride, and Marie Claire. Dr. Jamie’s “Ask Dr. Love” radio show can be heard in Seattle on KKNW and in 80 countries worldwide.Dr. Jamie can be found sharing her relationship wisdom and love via her website, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and Google+.

Unresolved anger is the #1 killer of love… and husband withdrawal is the number one cause of marital and relationship strife, divorce, and domestic violence.Known to millions as “Dr. Love” at AskDrLove.com, Dr. Jamie Turndorf is sharing advice from her recently published Kiss Your Fights Good-bye: Dr. Love's 10-Simple Steps to Cooling Conflict and Rekindling Your Relationship, where she focuses on how to transform conflict into connection for a lifetime of lasting love.  Published by Hay House, Dr. Jamie’s book has been endorsed by Jack Canfield, Dr. John Gray and John Bradshaw.Dr. Jamie has been delighting readers and audiences for 3 decades with her engaging blend of professional expertise, spicy humor and ability to turn clinical psychobabble into easy-to-understand concepts that transform lives and heal relationships.Her methods have been featured on all the national networks, including CNN, NBC, CBS, VH1, Fox, on websites like WebMD, iVillage, Discovery.com, MSNBC.com, and in Cosmopolitan, Men's Health, Glamour, American Woman, Modern Bride, and Marie Claire. Dr. Jamie’s “Ask Dr. Love” radio show can be heard in Seattle on KKNW and in 80 countries worldwide.Dr. Jamie can be found sharing her relationship wisdom and love via her website, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and Google+.

Ladies! Stop. It is the beginning for October and you know there are events coming up you will need to send invites to. So What do you do? Should you go the electronic way, formal way or what? Well, we will help you figure it out and share with you why. Meet Saima Khan owner of SaimaSaysDesign. She is a graphics artists and has worked at Saks Fifth Ave, featured in many bridal magazines includign Modern Bride Magazine. Take another look ... www.SaimaSaysDesign.com Join us Wednesday, stay in the conversation. For the Book giveaway. Code word is: "DESIGN" Email: Jeanna@CoachJeanna.com Subject line enter code word. First 3 callers will receive Coach Jeanna's "Look and Feel Fabulous Now" book (featured on website). The radio show is designed to encourage, Develop, Inspire, Motivate and Empower you towards greatness! Glad you stopped by ...  I hope you stay tuned and tell your friends ~ see you Wednesday! About your host http://www.CoachJeanna.com Your Host, Jeanna  

USA Today declared Kirstie Kelly "one of the best new designers of Couture today." Known worldwide for her understatedly classic, deliberately feminine and profoundly original Couture bridal gowns, Kirstie Kelly infuses an accessible spirit with the Couture attention to detail and glamour in everything she creates. Kirstie's passion and drive are centered on helping today's empowered woman feel extraordinary whether she is planning her dream wedding or planning to strut down the next Hollywood red carpet. Kelly has created original designs for countless celebrities as well as for movies and TV shows, including Michele Obama, Rachel McAdams, Debra Messing, Isla Fisher, "Wedding Crashers," "General Hospital," "Will & Grace," and "Samantha Who?" In 2006, Disney approached Kelly to create a bridal collection for the company, and their partnership took the bridal industry by storm. Kirstie Kelly & the Global Media: Kirstie and her work have been featured by national and international media including USA Today, Wall Street Journal, NY Times, Chicago Tribune, Newsday, Forbes, Modern Bride, InStyle, The Tonight Show, Today Show, Good Morning America, CNBC, Toronto Star, Sydney Morning Herald, Hong Kong Sing Tao, Indian Express New Delhi, Brides.com, and TheKnot.com among others. Dr. Green is the founder and president of Memory Arts, LLC, a company that provides memory fitness and brain health training to organizations, corporations, and individuals. She is also an acclaimed author, respected lecturer, and sought-after spokesperson known for her engaging and personable presentation style. Dr. Green has appeared on "Good Morning America," "The Early Show," "20/20," Fox News, CNBC, and National Public Radio's "Talk of the Nation," as well as in the pages of Time, Newsweek, The New York Times, The Washington Post, The London Standard, Good Housekeeping, Prevention, and Parenting. Dr. Green received her Ph.D. in clinical psychology from New York University. Since 1990, she has served on the faculty of the Mount Sinai School of Medicine, where she is currently an assistant clinical professor in the department of psychiatry.

Susan Schneider has over ten years experience as executive editor of Bridal Guide, Modern Bride and Elegant Bride magazines. She decided to leave magazines to pursue writing and cover everything wedding, from fashion to flowers to food to stationery.  She especially enjoys writing true-life wedding stories. In today’s episode Holli Ehrlich interviews Susan about her […]

Susan Schneider has over ten years experience as executive editor of Bridal Guide, Modern Bride and Elegant Bride magazines. She decided to leave magazines to pursue writing and cover everything wedding, from fashion to flowers to food to stationery.  She especially enjoys writing true-life wedding stories. In today’s episode Holli Ehrlich interviews Susan about her […]

Blane Bachelor is an Atlanta-based, award-winning writer and editor. Her background in newspapers has paved the way for a successful freelance career, during which she has written for Marie Claire, FOXNews.com, USA Today, Modern Bride, Islands, Women's Health, People.com, Zink!, and the Christian Science Monitor. Her new book, On Being a Bachelor: Thoughts on Dating, Mating and Relating, is a collection based on her popular and long-running weekly advice column entitled Ask a Bachelor, which appears in Atlanta's The Sunday Paper. Filled with real life experiences, laced with humor and advice, her book is a candid look at today's world of living as a bachelor. By the way, yes, Bachelor is her real last name! Blane and I will be discussing her personal journey and the many lives she has touched over the years. Please call 347.327.9995 on Tuesday October 12th from 10-11am U.S. CDT to join Blane and I live on the air with your questions and personal stories.