In this episode of the Magic Hour podcast, Hope interviews Radhika Graham, a wedding and event planner from Victoria, British Columbia. Radhika (Rad for short) shares her journey from planning her own wedding to starting Rad Occasions, discussing the creative and logistical challenges she faces, along with her advocacy for inclusivity in the wedding industry. The episode is filled with valuable advice for newly engaged couples and aspiring wedding planners, as well as engaging anecdotes from Radhika's experiences.

Episode Highlights:

• Discover how Rad transformed her life to prioritize fulfillment and gain valuable tips on living in the moment before chasing the next big goal.
• Enjoy heartfelt stories from Rad Occasions about memorable client weddings.
• Gain insights into the ongoing issues of racism, stereotypes, and prejudice in the wedding industry and find out how to make weddings inclusive for all couples and guests, including those with dietary restrictions or mobility issues, and ensuring a welcoming environment for everyone.
• Get practical advice for newly engaged couples, including our host Hope!
• Find out how Rad successfully balances motherhood, business, and keeping her inbox under control with her “mischief managed” approach.

Meet Our Magical Guest:

Radhika began working in the wedding industry almost a decade ago and in 2015, she founded her own company which has been an amazing journey ever since. Her passion for creating intentional and sustainable events has evolved into a full-service company that Rad now runs with her team, including her husband, Rob. As a certified planner and a lifelong romantic, Rad prides herself on going the extra mile for the couples she works with – whether it’s folding 500+ paper cranes before a ceremony or running Olympic sprints in heels to save bouquets from stormy weather. Aside from planning weddings, she teaches with the Wedding Planner's Institute of Canada and is getting over her fear of public speaking by speaking in public, of course!

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About The Magic Hour Podcast:

The Magic Hour Podcast is an intentional space we can show up to let our curiosity drive inclusive, empowering conversations about marketing, design, entrepreneurship and socially conscious topics. Tune in as Hope Mikal, CEO/Founder of Unicorn Marketing Co. asks imaginative, light-hearted questions to her incredibly talented guests from here, there, and everywhere.

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