In this week’s debrief, the conversation turns toward one of the most personal chapters shared on the podcast. Instead of highlighting a luxury wedding or a creative challenge behind the scenes, this episode opens the door to real life and the quiet moments that unfold beyond the work.

While preparing for a September wedding, the week was shaped by the final days of a beloved grandmother’s life. Balancing deep grief with the responsibility of showing up for a wedding day required a level of emotional strength that can only come from navigating something tender and profound.

The wedding industry often shines a light on the beauty, the wins, and the artistry, but it rarely shows the very human experiences happening behind the scenes. This episode offers a look into what it means to honor commitments while also honoring your heart, and how meaningful it is to have community that understands the emotional weight of this work.

A gentle reminder for anyone moving through a heavy season that you are not alone, and there is space here for the real, human parts of this work.

Timestamps:
00:00–03:33 | Entering the Winter Season + Debrief Series Context
03:33–06:16 — Black Friday Announcements + Offers
06:16–10:53 | Backstory: Family, Health Decline, and the Week Before the Wedding
10:53–17:44 — The Wedding Day While Grieving
17:44–24:29 | Real-Life Challenges Behind the Wedding Industry
24:29–27:13 — Closing Reflections + Upcoming Debrief Episodes

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