In this episode, I chat with wedding planner and systems expert Danielle Pasternak about something we don’t talk about enough in the wedding industry: how to run a business with structure and heart.

We explore what it looks like to balance backend systems with empathy — for your clients, for your vendor team, and  for yourself. Danielle shares her favorite tools, how she organizes her week, what she does after every wedding to improve, and how setting boundaries can actually serve your couples better in the long run.

If you’ve ever struggled with juggling your tasks and inbox while still trying to show up with patience and grace, this conversation will be a breath of fresh air.

We chat about:

Building systems that don’t feel overwhelming

Navigating vendor communication with empathy

Setting client boundaries (like texting and after-hours calls)

Danielle’s go-to tools like Todoist and Notion

What it really means to be a team player in the wedding industry

💡 Favorite quote: “The more organized I am, the more capacity I have to show up with creativity and compassion.”

Find Danielle at: @dpnak on Instagram

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