Podcast appearances and mentions of Sarah Haywood

How can it be?!  The last episode of 2024!I am so excited for one of my dear friends and industry icons to join me on the podcast.  Beth Lindsay Chapman is a veteran of the fashion industry and is known for her work as a bridal boutique owner, stylist, mentor, author, and wedding fashion consultant.  After her tenure as a Vice President of Merchandising for Ann Taylor, her love of bridal fashion, and sincere desire to create a memorable shopping experience for brides, compelled her to launch The White Dress by the shore, a Connecticut based luxury bridal boutique, in 2004.  Beth is also the founder of Beth Chapman Styling + Consulting.   Through the consulting arm of her business, Beth Chapman Consulting, Beth trains wedding pros on changing their approach to sales and increasing their closing ratio. She travels the country educating wedding professionals on how to become comfortable with selling. After running a successful bridal store herself for 20 years, Beth is passionate about helping other bridal store owners to elevate their businesses. To that end, she founded The White Dress Society, a community for independent bridal store owners and The Bridal Retailer Academy, an educational platform for bridal store owners and their stylists. On the fashion side of the business, Beth is also a sought-after stylist.  Through her company, Beth Chapman Styling, she assists couples in selecting fashion for their wedding and along with a team of dressers, provides wedding dressing services. Beth also works with publications and brands on styled editorial shoots. Her fashion artistry has allowed her to style editorial shoots throughout the world.Beth is the co-author of two books, The White Dress in Color, and The White Dress Destinations and has also contributed to Wedding Bible by Sarah Haywood, and Simple Stunning Bride by Karen Bussen.Beth's work and voice have been seen in: The Today Show, The New York Times, Vogue, People Magazine, Martha Stewart Weddings, BRIDES, Over The Moon, and style me pretty.  She is one of a kind and I'm so excited for her to share her story, how she makes it all happen and of course, her secrets to stamina.You do not want to miss this one!  ENJOY!  Wishing you all a very happy holiday and new year - cheers!  XO, CindyContact & Follow Cindy! Follow on Instagram at cindy_novotny, Facebook and LinkedIn for every day inspirational posts.Email at cindynovotny@masterconnection.com

In this episode of Oxford+, host Susannah de Jager is joined by the Managing Director of Advance Oxford, Sarah Haywood, to explore talent retention and the challenges faced by businesses in attracting global talent due. Sarah also conveys the need for investment, the role of local and international investors, and potential policy changes to support economic growth through science and innovation. (1:34) Understanding Advanced Oxford(7:18) Challenges and Opportunities in Oxfordshire(16:54) Talent Retention and Education(23:57) Resources to Aid Engagement(37:31) Looking to the FutureAbout the guest:Sarah Haywood is the Managing Director of Advanced Oxford, a membership organisation that aims to promote Oxfordshire and its innovation businesses, and create one coherent voice for the region at a policy level supported by grassroots research.  Previously Sarah was CEO, then a NED of MedCity, a life sciences cluster organisation for London and the southeast of England. She started her career in the NHS, has worked in the pharma industry and as a senior civil servant on a number of policy teams within the Department for Business. She's also a visiting fellow at the University of Oxford's newest college, Rueben College.Connect with Sarah on LinkedInAbout the host:Susannah de Jager is a seasoned professional with over 15 years of experience in UK asset management. She has worked closely with industry experts, entrepreneurs, and government officials to shape the conversation around domestic scale-up capital.Connect with Susannah on LinkedInVisit our website to learn more and subscribe to our newsletter - oxfordplus.co.ukIf you have a question for Susannah, please get in touch - oxfordplus.co.uk/contactOxford+ is hosted by Susannah de Jager, supported by Mischon de Reya and produced and edited by Story Ninety-Four in Oxford.

In our latest podcast, Chris Walters, JLL's Head of UK Life Sciences, is joined by Sarah Haywood, Managing Director of Advanced Oxford. Dive into the latest developments in Oxfordshire's science and technology landscape and discover the opportunities and challenges shaping the region's growth and innovation.

Welcome back and happy summer!Could not be MORE EXCITED to welcome a dear friend of mine on this episode - Ms. Sarah Haywood. She has a global reputation of being the most sought after wedding and event planners.Sarah planned her first party over twenty years ago. What began as a sideline in party planning whilst working as a TV reporter and producer is now an award winning, international business. Sarah is the author of two wedding books and regularly appears on television and radio in her capacity as a wedding expert and party planner; most notably as CNN's bridal expert for their worldwide simulcast on the Royal Wedding day of the Prince and Princess of Wales. She features in the lifestyle and bridal press both in the UK and overseas. Sarah's first television series The Wedding Fixer aired on UK TV and has now transferred to the BBC. An award winning business woman with a reputation for excellence, Sarah Haywood is in demand as a speaker at event and business conferences, and as a consultant for venues, hotels and bridal businesses. As an expert in her field, Sarah has worked with a wide array of international brands from Unilever to HBO, including consulting for the critically acclaimed hit TV drama Succession.During the COVID-19 pandemic Sarah was at the forefront of weddings sector and successfully lobbied Government for the formation of the UK Weddings Taskforce which she co-founded and was elected spokesperson for."Sarah Haywood is the most sought after nuptial artist in the world."ENJOY!Contact & Follow Cindy! Follow on Instagram at cindy_novotny, Facebook and LinkedIn for every day inspirational posts.Email at cindynovotny@masterconnection.com

We are feeling the LOVE this week as the NewlyWeds celebrate their first anniversary! ❤️Sophie has a surprise gift whilst Jamie turn up with…nothing

As a child, Robin Hood inspired Sarah to pick up a bow and arrow and now she competes on the world stage as one of Australia's most exciting and successful female Archers. Off the back of some stellar performances at the Pacific Games, winning two silver medals, hear about the challenges she has faced, and how Sarah took what was originally a hobby and turned it into a career in which she is now vying for selection for the Paris Games.

Andy is very excited to welcome Marcy Blum, an internationally sought after event planner and entertaining expert who has 30 years experience. She has been named one of the best in the world by Vogue, Martha Stuart Weddings, Harper's Bazaar and the New York Times magazine. Marcy has appeared on many television shows and, with event planner Sarah Haywood, has developed EPIC, the Event Planners International Collaborative that offers an intensive and advanced wedding and event planning education. In this episode, Andy and Marcy discuss how she got started in the industry, when she started her own business and how scary it was to strike out on her own. She tells us about wanting her event designs to be different from everyone else and looking for clients who wanted the same thing. She also gives us insight into what the business looked like when she got started in the 80's and how it has evolved today. Listen in as Marcy talks to us about some of the weddings she remembers, the way she structures the rates she charges for her services, her advice for people starting out in the industry today and about EPIC, the program she started with her friend Sarah Haywood. Marcy is a pioneer in the event industry and you won't want to miss all of the knowledge she has to share about the industry.   This episode is sponsored by Zola, the fastest-growing wedding platform that connects today's couples with the right planners and vendors. Zola gives wedding professionals more control, better exposure, and higher quality leads - all with competitive pricing and no annual commitment. Create your free listing at www.zola.com/andy.   Have you heard about Stop and Smell the Roses with Preston Bailey on The Wedding Biz Network? 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.   Show Highlights: [01:25] Welcome to the show, Marcy! [03:08] Was there anything when she was growing up that was related to being in events? [03:44] She went to the CIA to be a chef but after graduating and working in restaurants decided that it wasn't what she wanted to do, it was too repetitive, not creative enough for her. [04:26] She was planning parties at restaurants and some of the customers started asking her if she could plan events for them. [05:08] Was she scared when she started out on her own? [07:08] She said if she knew then what she knows now, about how difficult it is, she would never have started her business. Good thing she wasn't aware of it at the time! [07:49] Is there a relationship between acting and event planning? [08:51] Back in 1986, how did people view her as a party planner? Did she try to do things differently than other party planners? [12:43] Did she have visions of how she wanted her events to be different? [15:04] She felt that everything was so canned and stiff back then, she wanted clients who wanted something different. [16:52] How did she balance the art with business decisions? Were they emotional decisions? [17:45] Marcy changed her business perspective by thinking more about the numbers instead of just the design. [18:38] She now spends more of her time on events that are profitable and points out we can't stay around this long unless we seriously consider the financial end. [19:37] Her advice for someone just starting in the business is to get knowledgeable about what you are trying to do. [20:33] You can't be successful without templates, but you have to be able to customize them for each client. [21:04] She is all about the experiential approach to event planning, sell the sizzle not the steak. [23:06] Does she pay attention to the news on a daily basis? Does a possible recession scare her? [23:50] People, for the most part now, are more interested in what they are bringing to their friends and family than their own experience. [26:50] Is the demographic of the guests at a wedding important when planning the event? [27:46] Music should have a beginning, middle and end.  Hear Marcy's favorite way of presenting music for ceremonies.  [32:13] Marcy says guests really appreciate place cards at events; it can give guests a different experience and they can meet people they wouldn't normally have talked to. [33:04] Hear her take on the best timeline for weddings. [33:51] Marcy talks about planning 3 or more day events before a wedding, starting with the rehearsal and lasting until after the wedding. [36:00] Marcy would love to take a lighting design course – the visual nature of it can take events to another level. [36:46] How involved is she in the lighting design of her events? [39:20] Is there a dream project she hasn't yet been able to do? [42:02] Learn about Marcy's pricing policy.  [43:29] EPIC is hands-on education for someone wanting to take a deep dive into event planning.  It is very intensive and lasts 3 to 4 days. [45:44] Within the next five years, Marcy would like to write a novel based around the event business. [46:30] What is her morning routine? [46:45] What is her work schedule like?   [47:40] How does Marcy define success at this point in her life?   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 Zola! Marcy Blum www.marcyblum.com Marcy on Instagram Marcy on Facebook March on Twitter Marcy on Pinterest Mentioned during the interview: Harriet Rose Katz of Gourmet Advisory Denis Reggie Lynn Easton's Episodes on the Wedding Biz – Part 1  and  Part 2 Bryan Rafanelli's Episode on the Wedding Biz Colin Cowie's Episodes on the Wedding Biz – Part 1  and  Part 2 David Stark's Episodes on the Wedding Biz – Part 1  and  Part 2 Preston Bailey's Episodes on the Wedding Biz – Part 1 and  Part 2 Sylvia Weinstock's Episode on the Wedding Biz Ray Thompson's Episode on the Wedding Biz Bentley Meeker Joe Baum George Soros Todd Fiscus Liz Banfield Sarah Haywood

This is a big ep, with an even bigger announcement. But what could it be? If you like this podcast this news could be an early Christmas present. The incredible, world famous wedding planner/ producer Sarah Haywood joins us to snap the couple in shape. What needs completing? How far behind are the couple? Listen to find out.Plus, we all get hangry. It's even harder when you've got a Jamie Laing gobbling away in front of you. Can the couple resolve their food arguments? Sarah Haywood Website: https://www.sarahhaywood.com/Thanks for listening xInstagram: @nearlywedspodcastTikTok: @nearlywedsEmail: contact@nearlywedspodcast.com-Credits:Podcast Producer & Editor: @jacksuddaby_Videographer: @jamierg99 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Slutet på året, slutet på boken, slutet för det gamla omslaget. Sissel och Åsa vänder och vrider på olika typer av slut och ger sina tips på de bästa böckerna för 2021!Böcker som nämns i avsnittet:Cykelbudet av Anders Teglund (författarinläsning)Kaktus av Sarah Haywood inläst av Rachel MolinEleanor Oliphant av Gail HoneymanBerättelsen om Pi av Yann Martel inläst av Johan RabaeusTill skogs av Tana FrenchEn våldsam natur av Alex Fenley inläst av Simon EdenrothFörsoning av Ian McEwanNär man skjuter arbetare av Kerstin Thorvall inläst av Gunilla NyroosDen sista migrationen av Charlotte McConaghy inläst av Gunilla LeiningTills alla dör av Diamant Salihu inläst av Gerhard HoberstorferEn gentleman i Moskva av Amor Towles inläst av Magnus RoosmannVackra vita lögner av Lovisa Wistand inläst av Ellen JelinekSlutet av Mats Strandberg inläst av Hedda Stiernstedt och Christopher LehmannKometen kommer av Tove Jansson, inläst av Tove JanssonHalva Malmö består av killar som dumpat mig av Amanda RomareSockersöta lögner av Alice Ekström inläst av Callin Öhrvall DelmarTrue Grit av Charles Portis, inläst av Reine Brynolfsson See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

What is the cloud? Sure, it's a place where photos and files can be stored for quick, easy and affordable access, but do companies understand what's really possible in the cloud? In this episode, we learn that it can even help a brewery that has been in operation for more than 170 years pour the best possible pint of beer. We will discuss how companies can tap into the potential of the cloud today, so they are well-positioned to take advantage of the new opportunities that the cloud will offer in the future. We will speak with: Karthik Narain, Senior Managing Director and Lead for Accenture Cloud First; Sarah Haywood, Chief Information Officer at the Carlsberg Group; and Zoran Gojkovic, Director of Brewing Science and Technology at the Carlsberg Research Laboratory.

Family drama, sibling rivalry, death of mother, becoming a mother, quirky main character. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/christina-fivecoate/support

For over a year, the wedding days people have dreamed of have had to be cancelled, rescheduled or scaled down. But how long will it take to get the wedding industry back on its feet once restrictions are finally lifted? And has COVID changed our outlook on weddings forever? In this episode, host Dermot Murnaghan speaks to Kat Southwell, a bride-to-be with terminal cancer who is determined to have her wedding day; Sarah Haywood, wedding planner and spokesperson for the UK Weddings Taskforce and Sky News' very own internet sensation bride Sabah Chouhdry.

Starting the week is Stewart Jackson discussing Keir Starmer and the PM getting married in a secret ceremony. Howard Cox speaks about fuel price, and the Bank Holiday traffic. Peter Hitchens and Mike have their weekly catch up and Sarah Haywood and Mike talk about the wedding industry. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Each month, Reese Witherspoon selects a book that she loves and has a woman at the centre of the narrative for her Book Club, and in this episode Jess and Lauren discuss some of their favourites. Not only this, but they are joined by special guest, author Flynn Berry, to talk all about her new book Northern Spy and what her reaction was to being selected as the April Reese's Book Club pick! Books Mentioned in this Episode: Northern Spy by Flynn Berry, Milkman by Anna Burns, The Troubles With Us by Alix O'Neill, The Last Mrs Parrish by Liv Constantine, Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman, The Cactus by Sarah Haywood, Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens, Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng, Daisy Jones & the Six by Taylor Jenkins-Reid, Erotic Stories for Punjabi Widows by Balli Kaur Jaswal, Chicken Sisters by KJ Dell'Antonia, Such a Fun Age by Kiley Reid, The Giver of Stars by Jojo Moyes, Outlawed by Anna North. Competition Time: We have partnered with Books That Matter to gift one lucky listener a free Books The Matter gift box! To be in with a chance of winning, all you have to do is subscribe, rate and review this podcast. If you're listening on Apple Podcasts leave a review and put your Instagram handle as your 'Nickname', if you're listening on another platform, subscribe then share our podcast on your instagram story and we'll track your entry that way. Each month a winner will be selected at random and informed via Instagram. Get in Touch: Instagram: @bookreccos Email: bookreccos@gmail.com Jingle written and produced by Alex Thomas licensed exclusively for Book Reccos - you can visit his website here

Comedian Jacob Hawley explores the world of love, sex and intimacy - and the people that make money from it. This week, Jacob considers marriage, talking to wedding planner Sarah Haywood, comedian Sindhu Vee, journalist Ashley Edwards-Walker and young divorcee Mark O’Brien. He also hears from the Reverend Chris Hudson about welcoming same-sex couples to his church in Belfast, and an admin from ’That’s It I’m Wedding Shaming’ about weird and wonderful (mainly weird) weddings. Producer - Nick Coupe Executive Producer - Pete Strauss Researcher - Miranda Slade Sound Design - Chris Maclean Music - Buddy Peace Artwork - Made Up

It was a pleasure to speak to Tara fay and Sarah Haywood, two, well respected World renowned wedding planners.  Tara Fay and nine other wedding planners have launced campaign that is lobbying to the Irish government to begin putting together a roadmap for weddings in Ireland. Sarah Haywood is also lobbying to the UK government for the same and she also part of a task force representing the Wedding Industry in the UK. 

'I was gripped, desperate to solve the mystery of Nancy Moon' Sarah Haywood, New York Times bestselling author of THE CACTUS 'Wonderful. This book is a joy' Katie Fforde, Sunday Times bestselling author 'A gorgeous, tender debut' Kate Riordan, author of THE HEATWAVE 'Moving, hopeful and heartfelt' Felicity Hayes-McCoy, author of THE LIBRARY AT THE EDGE OF THE WORLD To unravel that long-lost summer, she had to follow the thread... Florence Connelly is broken hearted. Her marriage has collapsed under the weight of the loss she shares with her husband, and her beloved grandmother has just died. Even the joy she found in dressmaking is gone. But things change when Flo opens a box of vintage 1960s dress patterns found inside her grandmother's wardrobe. Inside each pattern packet is a fabric swatch, a postcard from Europe and a photograph of a mysterious young woman, Nancy Moon, wearing the hand-made dress. Flo discovers that Nancy was a distant relation who took the boat train to Paris in 1962 and never returned. With no one to stay home for, Flo decides to follow Nancy's thread. She unravels an untold story of love and loss in her family's past. And begins to stitch the pieces of her own life back together. 'Warm and true... Pays tribute to the heart and backbone of women who support each other when the world turns its back' Stephanie Butland, author of LOST FOR WORDS 'Two captivating stories of love and heartbreak, stitched together by a trail through Europe in 1962' Gill Paul, author of THE SECRET WIFE 'Beautiful and touching. A remarkable debut novel, which demonstrates the enduring nature of love, family and friendship' Sarah Haywood, author of THE CACTUS READERS ARE LOVING THE MISSING PIECES OF NANCY MOON: 'Outstandingly beautiful. This book took my breath away. A sheer joy.' 'A captivating read of secrets untold. A moving story which I read in one day. Many twists and turns enhanced this gripping novel and kept me enthralled' 'A lovely, uplifting book'

Amber Rudd and Flora Gill are joined by Father Craig Gillean, ethical jewellery designer Laura Lambert and international wedding planner Sarah Haywood, to discuss how the modern wedding has changed beyond past recognition. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This episode I speak to luxury wedding planner Sarah Haywood, who also has her own TV show, The Wedding Fixer.Sarah talks about the impact on the business since the pandemic – going from her best year ever to knowing she’ll trade at a loss.Employing lots of freelancers is part of Sarah’s working world, and we talk about the wedding industry during and after the lockdown, managing client expectations and increased anxiety during the pandemic, as well as exploring the pros and cons of pivoting, and being careful not to move too far from your own core services and diversifying for the wrong reasons. Oh, and the reality of working on self care when you’re a busy freelancer!This was recorded on the first of July 2020Find Sarah at https://www.sarahhaywood.com/

Encouragement is key to young men entering seminary. In this episode, find out more about our newly ordained priests and what one vocation-producing parish does to foster vocations in a conversion with Sarah Haywood about the great success they've had at their parish.   Subscribe/Rate Never miss an episode of Vocations Today! Subscribe now!  Also, it is super helpful to share this podcast with someone you know will benefit from it and take a few moments to leave a review in your podcasting app. Thank you so much!   Support The Show Please consider supporting the show by donating today. This helps cover our costs and grow the show so that the message can reach as many people as possible. Thanks in advance! (https://vocationministry.com/get-in-touch/donate/)   Vocations Today is a production of Vocation Ministry. (https://vocationministry.com) Vocation Ministry started from humble beginnings but is now making a big impact in dioceses all over North America. From books, workshops, to a Facebook page that reaches a million people a month, find out more about the nonprofit and how you can get involved at your parish to make a difference for vocations.   Connect with Vocation Ministry on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/VocationMinistry/)   Host: Rhonda Gruenewald Producer/Editor: Taylor Schroll (ForteCatholic.com) All music used on the show is by Rita West. (https://www.ritawest.com)  

We've said it a million times, but without a sale, you don't have a business. And most of us in the wedding industry haven't had formal sales training experience. In this episode of the This Week In Weddings podcast, we're chatting all about sales techniques as well as the different personality types that you might be selling to in the wedding industry. Identifying the type of person you're selling to can give you an advantage in the sales process as you can tailor your approach. About our guests: Beth Lindsay Chapman is a veteran of the fashion industry and is known for her work as a bridal boutique owner, stylist, mentor, author, and wedding fashion consultant. After her tenure as a Vice President of Merchandising for Ann Taylor, her love of bridal fashion, and sincere desire to create a memorable shopping experience for brides, compelled her to launch The White Dress by the shore, a Connecticut based luxury bridal boutique, in 2004.  Beth is also the founder of Beth Chapman Styling + Consulting. After running a bridal store herself for over a decade, she recognized the need for support and education for bridal store owners. Her passion for teaching and education and her desire to empower independent bridal retailers, has led her to mentor other bridal store owners on elevating their brand and increasing their sales and business profitability. Through the consulting arm of her business, Beth launched a series of training videos for bridal store owners and their staff, called The Series 2.0. These videos are intended to guide bridal store owners to run profitable businesses and to train their sales associates on product knowledge and effective selling techniques. Beth is in the process of creating a course for Wedding Pros that focuses on assisting wedding professionals in changing their approach to sales and increasing their closing ratio. The course is due to launch in Spring of 2020. Beth is also a sought-after stylist.  She not only assists brides in selecting fashion for their wedding and provides day of wedding dressing services, but she works with publications and brands on styled editorial shoots. Beth’s fashion artistry has allowed her to style editorial shoots throughout the world. She is the co-author of two books, The White Dress in Color, and The White Dress Destinations  and has also contributed to Wedding Bible by Sarah Haywood, and Simple Stunning Bride by Karen Bussen. In this episode, listeners will hear about: Beth's background in the wedding industry and how she got started focusing on selling techniques How mindset makes a big difference when you're selling so that you're helping a client to buy The five elements that should be present in order to close the sale: Why a strong "pre-sell" process and identifying your target client is key Building a relationship as the second step of the sales process Why asking the right questions and listening to the answers is imperative in sales Educating the client in order to build trust Reassuring the client in the decision as the final step before the sale The Shopper Personality The Detached Client The Expert Personality FREE Personality Identifier Download: Text the word Beth to 38470. Want to connect with Beth? Online: www.bethchapmanstyling.com Instagram: @bethchapmanstyling Facebook: bethchapmanstyling Twitter : beth_styling  This episode of This Week In Weddings is sponsored by Honeybook.

Andy is very excited to welcome Marcy Blum, an internationally sought after event planner and entertaining expert who has 30 years experience. She has been named one of the best in the world by Vogue, Martha Stuart Weddings, Harper's Bazaar and the New York Times magazine. Marcy has appeared on many television shows and, with event planner Sarah Haywood, has developed EPIC, the Event Planners International Collaborative that offers an intensive and advanced wedding and event planning education. In this episode, Andy and Marcy discuss how she got started in the industry, when she started her own business and how scary it was to strike out on her own. She tells us about wanting her event designs to be different from everyone else and looking for clients who wanted the same thing. She also gives us insight into what the business looked like when she got started in the 80’s and how it has evolved today. Listen in as Marcy talks to us about some of the weddings she remembers, the way she structures the rates she charges for her services, her advice for people starting out in the industry today and about EPIC, the program she started with her friend Sarah Haywood. Marcy is a pioneer in the event industry and you won’t want to miss all of the knowledge she has to share about the industry. Show Highlights: [03:02] Welcome to the show Marcy! [04:30] Was there anything when she was growing up that was related to being in events? [05:20] She went to the CIA to be a chef but after graduating and working in restaurants decided that it wasn’t what she wanted to do, it was too repetitive, not creative enough for her. [06:20] She was planning parties at restaurants and some of the customers started asking her if she could plan events for them. [06:45] Was she scared when she started out on her own? [08:47] She said if she knew then what she knows now, about how difficult it is, she would never have started her business. Good thing she wasn’t aware of it at the time! [09:26] Is there a relationship between acting and event planning? [10:29] Back in 1986 how did people view her as a party planner? Did she try to do things differently than other party planners? [14:18] Did she have visions of how she wanted her events to be different? [16:35] She felt that everything was so canned and stiff back then, she wanted clients who wanted something different. [18:23] How did she balance the art with business decisions? Were they emotional decisions? [19:20] Marcy changed her business perspective by thinking more about the numbers instead of just the design. [20:18] She now spends more of her time on events that are profitable and points out we can’t stay around this long unless we seriously consider the financial end. [21:13] Her advice for someone just starting in the business is to get knowledgeable about what you are trying to do. [22:13] You can’t be successful without templates but you have to be able to customize them for each client. [22:48] She is all about the experiential approach to event planning, sell the sizzle not the steak. [24:45] Do you pay attention to the news on a daily basis? Does a possible recession scare you? [25:33] People, for the most part now, are more interested in what they are bringing to their friends and family than their own experience. [28:42] Is the demographic of the guests at a wedding important when planning the event? [29:35] Music should have a beginning, middle and end.  Hear Marcy’s favorite way of presenting music for ceremonies.  [33:58] Marcy said guests really appreciate place cards at events, it can give guests a different experience and they can meet people they wouldn’t normally have talked to. [34:57] Here her take on the best timeline for weddings. [35:53] Marcy talks about planning 3 or more day events before a wedding, starting with the rehearsal and lasting until after the wedding. [37:58] Marcy would love to take a lighting design course - the visual nature of it can take events to another level. [38:35] How involved is she in the lighting design of her events? [41:08] Is there a dream project she hasn’t yet been able to do? [43:53] Learn about Marcy’s pricing policy.  [45:37] EPIC is hands-on education for someone wanting to take a deep dive into event planning.  It is very intensive and lasts 3 to 4 days. [47:28] Within the next five years, Marcy would like to write a novel based around the event business. [48:21] What is her morning routine? [48:35] What is her work schedule like?   [49:25] How does Marcy define success at this point in her life? 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! Marcy Blum www.marcyblum.com Marcy on Instagram Marcy on Facebook March on Twitter Marcy on Pinterest   Mentioned during the interview: Harriet Rose Katz of Gourmet Advisory Denis Reggie Lynn Easton’s Episodes on the Wedding Biz - Part 1  and  Part 2 Bryan Rafanelli’s Episode on the Wedding Biz Colin Cowie’s Episodes on the Wedding Biz - Part 1  and  Part 2 David Stark’s Episodes on the Wedding Biz - Part 1  and  Part 2 Preston Bailey’s Episodes on the Wedding Biz - Part 1 and  Part 2 Sylvia Weinstock’s Episode on the Wedding Biz Ray Thompson’s Episode on the Wedding Biz Bentley Meeker Joe Baum George Soros Todd Fiscus Liz Banfield Sarah Haywood

Mental health and mental illness have historically been a taboo topic, but there's no reason it should be. With one in five Americans suffering from some sort of mental health condition, there's no reason it should be hidden in the shadows or seen as something of shame. In this week's episode of the This Week’s In Weddings podcast, we're chatting with wedding industry veteran Beth Chapman about how mental illness has affected her family, including the steps she's taken in her own life to protect her mental health as a busy entrepreneur.  About our guest: Beth Lindsay Chapman is a veteran of the fashion industry and is known for her work as a bridal boutique owner, stylist mentor, author, and wedding fashion consultant. After her tenure as a Vice President of Merchandising for Ann Taylor, her love of bridal fashion, and sincere desire to create a memorable shopping experience for brides, compelled her to launch The White Dress by the shore, a luxury bridal boutique, in 2004.  Beth is also the founder of Beth Chapman Styling + Consulting. After running a bridal store herself for over a decade, she recognized a need for support and education for bridal store owners. Her passion for teaching and education and her desire to empower independent bridal retailers, has led her to mentor other bridal store owners on elevating their brand and increasing their sales and business profitability.  Beth is also a sought after stylist.  She not only assists brides in selecting their for fashion for their wedding and provides day of wedding dressing services, but she works with publications and brands on styled editorial shoots. Beth’s fashion artistry has allowed her to style editorial shoots throughout the world. Her work and voice can be seen in: The Knot, Martha Stewart Weddings, Inside Weddings, BRIDES, Destination I Do, Cayman Vows, Well Wed Magazine, Bliss Celebrations Magazine, Vows Magazine, style me pretty and 100 Layer Cake.   She is the co-author of two books, The White Dress in Color, and The White Dress Destinations  and has also contributed to Wedding Bible by Sarah Haywood, and Simple Stunning Bride by Karen Bussen. In this episode, listeners will hear about: Beth's background and how he got into the wedding industry How mental illness has affected both of her children, and the difficult journey she and her husband went through to get them properly diagnosed and treated Medication for mental health issues, and why Beth wishes she had jumped on board sooner What Beth learned about managing her own mental health after spending years focused on her children's

The debut novel by Miciah Bay Gault, GOODNIGHT STRANGER, is an intoxicating mix of mystery and grief set in a sandy, salty place. And sexy triplets. She tells James about adjusting the level of magic, breaking the rules, sagging middles, writing as an act of faith, and facing the threat of writing something new. Plus, publicist Laura Gianino.   - Miciah Bay Gault: https://www.miciahbaygault.com/ Buy GOODNIGHT STRANGER: Buy GOODNIGHT STRANGER from an Indie Bookstore Miciah and James discuss: Jenni Ferrari-Adler  Union Literary  Daniel Torday  John Cheever  Shirley Jackson  THE X-FILES  Fox Mulder  Dana Scully  POPEYE dir by Robert Altman  Harry Nilsson  WE HAVE ALWAYS LIVED IN THE CASTLE by Shirley Jackson  THE SECRET HISTORY by Donna Tartt  THE HUNDRED-YEAR HOUSE by Rebecca Makkai  - Laura Gianino  Laura and James discuss:  Park Row Books  Harlequin Enterprises  Harper Collins  Laura Brown  THE NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW  THE BOSTON GLOBE  PUBLISHER'S WEEKLY  BOOKLIST  LIBRARY JOURNAL  SHELF AWARENESS  KIRKUS REVIEWS  LITTLE FIRES EVERYWHERE by Celeste Ng  O MAGAZINE  VANITY FAIR  Amazon  George Saunders  ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY  COSMOPOLITAN  Oprah's Book Club  Reese Witherspoon's Book Club  THE CACTUS by Sarah Haywood  THE MILLIONS  Goodreads  THE FALMOUTH ENTERPRISE  THE TODAY SHOW  - http://tkpod.com / tkwithjs@gmail.com / Twitter: @JamesScottTK Instagram: tkwithjs / Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tkwithjs/

On this episode of YDABC, we discuss the novel The Cactus by Sarah Haywood. The topics we cover today range from feminism, making friends as an adult, and debating which character could be cast as a literal dog.  Please subscribe and rate our podcast.And check us out on Instagram @yourdrunkauntsYour Drunk Aunts are:Shelley GrenekerCaroline SpencerRachel DealProduced by: Adam Deal

Welcome to Your Drunk Aunt's Book Club! We're coming soon with fresh episodes for July. Subscribe and stay tuned for our discussions on "Star-Crossed" by Minnie Darke, "The Cactus" by Sarah Haywood, and "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie.

Meredith and Kaytee are excited to be chatting this week about all things bookish and books! Important announcement this week: we have a great discount code to share with you from The Bookshelf Thomasville! Now through June 30th, you can get anything on their website for 10% off using the code CURRENTLYREADING (wow!!!) This would be a great time to pick up a Shelf Subscription for yourself or others! You’ll hear a “bookish moment of the week” from each of us: an fun online printable for summer reading and a new Etsy store find. Next, we discuss our current reads for the week. We’ve got some great mysteries for you Penny pushers, and some other fun fiction for you and your kids. For our deep dive this week, we are chatting about our reading mentors: the women (and a few men) who shaped our reading lives and what they taught us about books and reading. As always, we finish up with A Book (yep, capitalized) that we’d like to press into every reader’s hands. This weeks’s “presses” are a classic perfect for spring/summer reading and a non-fiction pick that every woman should read. As per usual, time-stamped show notes are below with references to every book and resource we mentioned in this episode. If you’d like to listen first and not spoil the surprise, don’t scroll down!  .  .  .  .  .  2:30 - @everydayreading on Instagram 2:56 - Summer Reading Chart from Everyday Reading 4:04 - Summer Reading Guide from Everyday Reading 4:29 - Keen Bee Studio on Etsy 5:31 - The Cactus by Sarah Haywood 5:37 - Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman 8:16 - No Man’s Nightingale by Ruth Rundell 8:37 - Three Pines Series by Louise Penny 8:44 - Books by Agatha Christie 8:51 - From Doon With Death by Ruth Rundell 12:46 - Wishes and Wellingtons by Julie Berry 14:16 - Aladdin from The Arabian Nights (classic collection) - this is the best-reviewed version I found! 15:39 - The Brutal Telling by Louise Penny 19:41 - Six Stories by Matt Weselowski 19:48 - The Currently Reading 2019 Reading Challenge 25:49 - The Alphabet Series by Sue Grafton 25:58 - E is for Evidence by Sue Grafton 41:04 - The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett 43:40 - The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas 44:18 - Minisode with Brigid Kemmerer 44:25 - A Curse So Dark and Lonely by Brigid Kemmerer 44:48 - The Gift of Fear by Gavin de Becker 45:13 - Dark Matter by Blake Crouch *Please note that all book titles linked above are Amazon affiliate links. Your cost is the same, but a small portion of your purchase will come back to us to help offset the costs of the show. Thanks for your support!*  

BudgetingMany people use the new year as an opportunity to reevaluate their finances and set financial goals, so we thought it would be a good time to explore budgets and how they work in our families. We share our budgeting philosophies, challenges, tips, and resources.Our episode on financesOur Freaking BudgetFrugalwoods Frugal MonthHome Budget appPersonal CapitalLife latelyAbby is using a new strategy to help Plum nap.Sarah is now organizing her passwords with LastPass.Reading latelyAbby read The Cactus by Sarah Haywood and Sarah enjoyed Jasmine Guillory's romance novel The Wedding Date.Eating latelySarah made dragon noodles for an easy lunch.Abby upped her yogurt game by using the Cabot brand Greek yogurt as a starter.If you’d like to join in the conversation, please leave us a comment, email us at friendlierpodcast@gmail.com, or find us on Instagram @friendlierpodcast. Thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Worldwide and celestial traveler Sarah Haywood spreads some love with Tales from Burning Man, pursuing her art wherever it takes her, and life on the hemp front lines.

G2 at 6.30 - Elijah - Part 6 (Sarah Haywood) by G2 York

Extraordinary - part 1 (Sarah Haywood) by G2 York

Work Eat Sleep Repeat - part 4 Eat (Sarah Haywood) by G2 York

James - Part 2b (Sarah Haywood) by G2 York

A short encouragement from Sarah Haywood to pray and vote in the upcoming General Election 2015.