Speak to most small business owners and one of their biggest headaches and pain points is trying to keep up with the ever changing algorithms of Social Media! 

In this episode of A Wee Wedding Blether, Laura talks to the incredibly experienced and fun loving Social Media Consultant, Jo King from Bring To The Party about how to take back control. Listen as she breaks down how to get the most from your social media and reminding us of the fundamentals when it comes to marketing our business. 

Jo shares her story of moving out of the Corporate HR world after becomming a Mum and the journey that lead her to do what she does today as well as the types of clients she has worked with over the years - many of whom are within the Scottish Wedding Industry. And if that wasn't enough, she also does content mangement for a number of tribute acts! 

In recent times, Jo has moved into the world of wedding planning and is the co-owner of The Elopement Company. Listen as shares what it's really like to plan and co-ordinate not only wedding days, but ensure that for the many overseas couples coming to Scotland, their experience and itinerary is a luxury one from start to finish.

Jo has such a wealth of knowledge and experience and is so passionate about what she does as well as fostering postivive relationships across the industry and you will hear that passion come across in spades in this episode. We hope you enjoy it! 

For more information and to connect with Jo, you'll find all this and more below:

Instagram: Bring To The Party

Website: Bring To The Party Website: The Elopement Company

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AND finally, don't forget to hit subscribe & leave a review for the podcast on Apple Podcasts - it really does mean the world!

In this episode of A Wee Wedding Blether, Laura Fairley is joined by the incredibly vibrant and straight-talking Wedding Celebrant, TJ Thomson. If you have been in the Scottish Wedding Industry for more than 5 mins, you'll be sure to know her! 

TJ is back on the podcast (go check out Episode 4 to hear how she started out in the industry) to discuss so much! We covered a lot! From the mental load of a mum and juggle business pressures, pivoting to grow and find balance and why comparing yourself to others is never going to end well, we dig into it all! 

TJ was a Mental Health Wellbeing Consultant for over 10 years and is a fierce supporter and advocate for all things mental health related and we talk about the importance of looking after yourself and looking for the opportunities to build and support others within the community to elevate this industry. 

Tune in as we get into the nitty gritty and some of the harder topics which aren't always talked about openly in this 'luxury' industry.

For more information and to connect with TJ, you'll find all this and more below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tjthomson_celebrant/ Website: https://tjthomsoncelebrant.co.uk/ . . . . . . . . . .  For more on the podcast: Come say hi to Laura and follow the podcast and community over on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/aweeweddingblether Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@AWeeWeddingBlether/videos

AND finally, don't forget to hit subscribe & leave a review for the podcast on Apple Podcasts - it really does mean the world!

In this episode of A Wee Wedding Blether, Laura Fairley is joined by Lisa Swiatek, founder of Grow with Solis.

Lisa is an accredited coach and learning and development consultant, who, prior to starting her own business, spent many years in a Corporate HR setting.

Currently, her work is predominantly centred around supporting female founders to unlock their potential and thrive to be the best they can be. Lisa, also has a passion for seasonal living, living a true and authentic life (both in and out of work!) and a huge array of knowledge and practical guidance when it comes to looking after our wellbeing.

Tune in as Lisa shares her advice for how to avoid burnout, how to break down those big, juicy goals and what to do if you’re ready to pivot and take a leap of faith in a new direction.

For more information and to connect with Lisa, you will find al this and more below:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisaswiatek.solis

Website: www.growwithsolis.com

Free download: recognising and managing your stress early warning signs

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For more on the podcast:

Come say hi to Laura and follow the podcast and community over on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/aweeweddingblether

Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@AWeeWeddingBlether/videos

AND finally, don't forget to hit subscribe & leave a review for the podcast on Apple Podcasts - it really does mean the world! 

In this episode of A Wee Wedding Blether, Laura Fairley talks to Kelly Savage from Sav Socials who has built a content creation business which encompasses storytelling with an iPhone and  capturing love stories in an effortlessly candid style to create short form videos for couples of their wedding day. 

Listen as they discuss how Kelly gained experience in this exploding service during 2023, what challenges she has faced along the way and what her customer journey looks like. 

Tune in as Kelly shares how she plans to go all in during 2025 and teases some exciting stuff she has up her sleeve and what advice she would give to anyone looking to follow in her footsteps.

Connect with Kelly on instagram here: Sav Socials

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For more on the podcast:

Come say hi to Laura and follow the podcast and community over on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/aweeweddingblether

Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@AWeeWeddingBlether/videos

AND finally, don't forget to hit subscribe & leave a review for the podcast on Apple Podcasts - it really does mean the world! 

In this episode of A Wee Wedding Blether, host, Laura Fairley shares her plans to pivot her business in 2025 and bring in a more holistic side through wedding reiki services. 

Listen as she shares her plans to get this out into the world and build interest in a service which is very niche and not something which is widely being done already. From navigating self doubt and worrying if people will 'get it' to practical steps to get in front of those who do!

Connect with Laura on instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/laurafairleyhmua/

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For more on the podcast:

Come say hi to Laura and follow the podcast and community over on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/aweeweddingblether

Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@AWeeWeddingBlether/videos

AND finally, don't forget to hit subscribe & leave a review for the podcast on Apple Podcasts - it really does mean the world! 

In this episode of A Wee Wedding Blether, Laura Fairley talks to Hania McIntyre, established Hair & Makeup artist for almost 10 years and founder of the Scottish Wedding Hair & Makeup Directory. 

Listen as they discuss what prompted Hania to start this venture and the joys and community it's created as well as some of the lessons she has learnt along the way. 

Tune in as Hania shares her very exciting plans which are in the pipeline for 2025 and her advice for anyone starting out in the wedding industry right now! 

Connect with Hania on instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/scottishweddingbeautydirectory/

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For more on the podcast:

Come say hi to Laura and follow the podcast and community over on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/aweeweddingblether

Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@AWeeWeddingBlether/videos

AND finally, don't forget to hit subscribe & leave a review for the podcast on Apple Podcasts - it really does mean the world! 

Welcome to 'A Wee Wedding Blether with Laura Fairley' - a podcast dedicated to what it's like working in the Scottish Wedding Industry and beyond! 

In this episode, Laura shares a little about her hiatus and some of the reasons it's taken so long to get back to the microphone and what to expect in Season 2. 

Come and say hi to Laura over on Instagram @aweeweddingblether and don't forget to hit subscribe so you never miss an episode! 

Are you ready for the final episode of Season 1? It’s sparkly, there are sequins and a whole lot of fun vibes! 

I am THRILLED to introduce this week’s guest and share a wee blether with the very cool Samantha Paton, founder of the phenomenal Isolated Heroes

I love a success story and am so inspired by what Sam has achieved, not only in terms of creating a successful and iconic fashion brand from scratch in Scotland, but also how she is really clear on who she is, the values her business stand for and most importantly at Isolated Heroes, they are the biggest, bad ass cheerleaders you could wish for and ensure their customers are at the centre of everything they do!  

Find out all about the first bridal collection which was recently launched at the Rock N Roll Bride Live and is made up of ‘a curated collection of fully customisable bridal pieces and runway worthy stand out wedding dresses’.

Sam also shares her plans to take the USA by storm and with the drive and dedication she has, it’s gonna be amazing to watch the scaling up of this brand and all that they will do in the next 12 months and beyond! 

I loved chatting to Sam and I hope you enjoy this one too! 

In today's episode, Laura has a wee blether with the delightful Emma and Stuart from Give Good Face

Emma is a total creative and provides a glitter bar, face and arm painting while Stuart creates caricatures, and let me tell you they both know how to bring the fun to any event!

They share with me how they met and came to work together, what inspires them and everything that they stand for and are passionate about when it comes to their business.

I absolutely loved chatting to this pair of beautiful humans and I hope you enjoy this one too!

In today's episode, Laura has a wee blether with the delightful Lynzi from Wedding Wish List by Jaro Design

They provide modern wedding gift lists with unlimited options and really focuss on the personal touch to ensure couples not only get the gifts they want, but that it is a fun and lovely experience too. 

She explains how the business is very much a family affair working alongside her mum and what the process of sourcing and purchasing products looks like for them.

She also shares some of the most unique and fun items which have been added to lists and how she loves a challenge when it comes to sourcing gifts.

I hope you enjoy this one!