Blossom For Each Day

Welcome back to Episode 27 of Blossom for Each Day Podcast. I am excited to share my pregnancy journey so far!

 

 

I have been on a podcast hiatus, for many reasons really. The main one was that as the months started to pass, I became less motivated to hop online onto the podcast and chat to my incredible peers and colleagues. Sometimes you need to take a break for yourself. I am also in the middle of launching a new brand (that story to come soon!)!!! AND of course growing a human!!! Lots going on and happening in my life at the moment. 

 

In this candid episode, I go into the details of my pregnancy journey so far, how I have adjusted to work, my plans for work when I am a new mum, and what I have been investing in during my pregnancy for myself and our baby. I am actually heading back into work 8-10 weeks after birth, which is excitng and I think needs to be normalised as a business owner.

Things I touch on...

When the idea of having a baby happened for us

All the wonderful practitioners I have been seeing regularly during my pregnancy 

My workout/fitness routine

Courses we invested in to prepare for birth and postpartum 

Going back to work as a Business Owner & Photographer in 2022!

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Discussion Links:My AcupuncturistMy ChiroFitnest MamaBayside HypnobirthingBump To Mum Birth ClassMonash Ultrasound for WomenThe WomensKX Pilates

Thank you for listening to my Podcast, I appreciate you SO much. If you have a breakthrough after listening to this episode, please get in touch with me on [email protected] & share your story or experience! Until next time, Love Cass xx

Welcome back to Episode 26 of Blossom for Each Day Podcast. I am excited to share my chat 'Behind the Blog 'Ivory Tribe' with co-founders Jo & Nat.'

 

 

Jo & Nat created Ivory Tribe back in 2016, and it was an instant hit with Wedding Vendors and Couples getting married here in Victoria, Australia. Originally focused in regional Victoria, Jo & Nat saw a lull in the market, and wanted to bring in vibrant, positive energy and advice that is tangible for all their followers. Quickly they widened to Melbourne and beyond, and Ivory Tribe is now Victoria's favourite wedding blog!!!

 

Jo & Nat are both celebrants, which brings another perspective to what they have to share and what they bring to the blog. Having real life experience in the industry, chatting to couples daily, being a part of weddings weekly, they are totally immersed in the wedding world. Having this perspective is credible to their brand and what they share with their hundreds of thousands of followers on Instagram & Facebook. Not to mention, they reply to emails in minutes, are so kind and approachable, don't hesitate to help your business gain credibility and are just genuinely lovely women. 

 

They also have created an incredible Wedding Planning Book called 'Bride Business', a functional and classy planning book that helps you determine your wedding budget, vendors & finer details all in a streamlined way! I seriously adored this candid chat with Jo & Nat, they share such intimate details about their businesses, and their personal lives, I hope you can hear their passion as much as I could!

 

 

In our conversation we discuss..

How Ivory Tribe manifested!

What their purpose and vision is for the blog & directory

How their personal journeys have created strong professional relationships with each other and their clients

Their advice when it comes to planning your Wedding in 2021/2022

About their Wedding Planning book 'Bride Business'

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Discussion Links:Ivory Tribe WebsiteIvory Tribe InstagramProfit First Book - Jo Recommends

Welcome back to Episode 25 of Blossom for Each Day Podcast. I am excited to share my chat 'Real Talk with Jackson Grant, Photographer & Videographer.'

 

I share some personal news in this Episode, be sure to listen to the Introduction if you'd like to know!!! Reach out if you would like me to create a Solo Episode on my experience so far! Disclaimer: there is some swearing in this Episide, not reccommend unless you are over 18 years of age.

 

Growing up in Albury/Wodonga, the border of central NSW and VIC, picking up a camera from his mum as a teenager, he started shooting for fun at home. He soon realised that he needed to move to the big smoke, he moved down to Melbourne over 8 years ago. Here, he really found his identify, and feels like Melbourne is the place where he draws his inspiration from. Surrounded by music, friends and being proud of his extraverted personality, Jackson has shaped his Wedding & Commercial Business that represents him to perfection. You can see his vibes as you enter his instagram profile, or website, he really shapes his own path, and looks towards fine art & documentary photographers for inspiration. 

 

In our chat, we discuss how he works with his clients to create magic on their wedding day, working with vendors and venues to make it worthwhile for everyone's end result - but mostly the couple, how he stays productive when a lot of editing needs to get done, and our pet hates and loves when it comes to the wedding industry. He is such a positive and vibrant person, I really enjoyed our chat, and I hope you do too!!! You will get a lot out of it if you are a creative photographer or videographer.

 

In our conversation we discuss..

How he found his calling in Photography & Videography

How living in Melbourne has shaped his identity & style

References and Inspiration he turns to when getting into the creative mindset

Community over competition

How he stays productive while editing & tips on work/life balance

Episodes are uploaded every Monday. If you liked listening, please rate & review my podcast on Apple Podcasts or your preferred podcast provider. I am so grateful for your support.

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Discussion Links:Jackson Grant WebsiteJackson Grant InstagramRupert on Rupert Wedding VenueMiranda Stokkel Lonely Hearts Film CampRen Hang PhotographerTim PalmanSarah Pannell

Bossy Copywriting

Welcome back to Episode 24 of Blossom for Each Day Podcast. I am excited to share my chat 'Director & Head Writer of Bossy Copywriting, Alyce Greer'.

After finishing her Journalism Degree, Alyce moved to Melbourne and won a role with Westfield as a Creative Writer & Blogger in 2010, creating digital blog content across Westfield Centres Victoria wide, Alyce found her calling before she even knew it! Fast forward to 2016, she created her Agency, 'Bossy Copywriting' and quickly flew to success. Her resume speaks bounds, producing work for Fashion Journal, Solid State, Running Bare, Melbourne Central, just to name a few. Her creative approach to branding and copy stands out from the rest, it is authentic, bold, fun, playful and unique. Bossy is a copywriting supergroup, with writers from all around Australia & the world. Carefully assessing each project before assigning it to the most suitable writer/s. 

Directly from the website 'We use strategy, psychology and creativity to develop unique voices and personalities that humanise brands. We flex our journalism and freelance writing experience to write blogs, articles, e-newsletters and other digital content. We shape words to create compelling website copywriting, from very-cheeky About Us pages to surprisingly-cheeky FAQ pages. And we practice our best editing and proofreading skills, so you can stop Googling where the f***ing apostrophe is supposed to go.'

I met Alyce in 2016 at Westfield, around the same time she launched Bossy, and got married to Ben Greer who also is the mastermind behind the Bossy branding and marketing material. We had so much fun shooting fashion content together! 

 

In our conversation we discuss..

How she found her passion in writing & where it all started

How Bossy Copywriting manifested

Hosting her own successful and incredible Podcast, The Bossy. Type

How she works with her team, and how she stays inspired while writing

What's in the works for Bossy in 2021!!!!

Episodes are uploaded every Monday. If you liked listening, please rate & review my podcast on Apple Podcasts or your preferred podcast provider. I am so grateful for your support.

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Discussion Links:Bossy Copywriting WebsiteThe Bossy Type PodcastBossy Copywriting InstagramAlyce's InstagramCreative MarketBen Greer Graphic DesignPep Creative

Thank you for listening to my Podcast, I appreciate you SO much. If you have a breakthrough after listening to this episode, please get in touch with me on cassandra@blossomda

Welcome back to Episode 23 of Blossom for Each Day Podcast. I am excited to share my chat 'All Things Weddings with, Laura of Wanderlust Creative!'

After an amazing career in merchandising & event management with one of Australia's largest surf & lifestyle companies, Laura decided to take a leap and create her own Wedding, Design and Styling company over 6 years ago! Call it perfect timing, or a perfect storm, with all the new roles in her life and resistance of not wanting to go back into a corporate role, she decided to study at the Australian Wedding Planner Institute, and Wanderlust Creative was born.

I met Laura when we worked on Tess & Josh's Wedding together back in 2019. It was such a fun day! We discuss how she fell in love with Weddings & Events, we touch on her journey and transition becoming a business owner, her life on Victoria's Surf Coast and of course her incredible Podcast the 'You & Me Podcast'. Laura's energy is contagious, and I hope her personality shines in our chat!

In our conversation we discuss...

How she found her passion in Weddings & Styling

Her life on Victoria's Surf Coast and how it shapes her Business Mindset

Co-hosting a seriously successful Podcast 'The You & Me Podcast' with Andie from The Bridal Journey

How her & the team work towards creating the perfect Wedding Experience for all their couples

Her vision for Wanderlust Creative in the years to come!

Episodes are uploaded every Monday. If you liked listening, please rate & review my podcast on Apple Podcasts or your preferred podcast provider. I am so grateful for your support.

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Discussion Links:Wanderlust Creative WebsiteWanderlust Creative InstagramThe You & Me PodcastThe You & Me Podcast InstagramTess & Josh's WeddingAustralian Wedding Planner InstituteRipcurl Australia

Thank you for listening to my Podcast, I appreciate you SO much. If you have a breakthrough after listening to this episode, please get in touch with me on [email protected] & share your story or experience! Until next time, Love Cass xx

Alice Mahran

Welcome to Episode 22 of Blossom for Each Day Podcast. I am excited to share my chat with Photographer Alice Mahran, on Business & Motherhood!

Alice was born in Syria and moved to Holland with her family when she was only 3 years old. Growing up in Holland, she discovered her passion for observing people, documenting people and learning their stories. As a teenager she picked up a camera and started shooting documentary style portraits and narratives all around Europe. She began to travel the world, and after an encounter with her now husband, Patrick Justin Frischknecht in Australia, they fell in love and moved to Sydney together (after some long distance which Alice says isn't as romantic as you would think!) Their little love, Nova is their 2 year old daughter who is a big part of who they are, their values and and Alices' inspiration for staying true to her creative self and goals. 7 years later, they still reside in Sydney Australia, and are now moving back to Alices' roots in Holland to spend the European Summer there, and Australian Summer back here. A truly exciting time ahead.

I met Alice in Melbourne 5 years ago when I helped shoot a beautiful Wedding with her. Her presence really stuck with me, she has a quiet nature, that is embellished, polished and significant in her work. We discuss how she fell in love with Wedding Photography, and why she loves it so much, we touch on her journey and transition becoming a mother, how business and family life blends and blurs into one. Alice is named as one of the 5 best wedding photographers in Sydney by Elle & Harper Bazaar. This Episode is truly a very honest and open chat, and I hope you get as much out of it as I did!

In our conversation we discuss...

How she found Photography & in particular her love for Wedding Photography

Moving from Holland to Australia, and back!

Becoming a Mother, and how motherhood has shaped her business & goals

Capturing Weddings in Australia compared to Europe & around the world!

Working intimately with Brands & People and how these encounters inspire her creative style in her commercial & editorial work

Episodes are uploaded every Monday. If you liked listening, please rate & review my podcast on Apple Podcasts or your preferred podcast provider. I am so grateful for your support.

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Discussion Links:Alice Mahran WebsiteAlice Mahran InstagramHer husband Patrick Justin Frischknecht Nadia Fairfax - Seed HeritageBTS for Sass & BideBeauticate Editorial with Laura Wells

Thank you so much for listening to my Podcast, I appreciate you SO much. If you have a breakthrough after listening to this episode, please get in touch with me on [email protected] & share your story or experience! Until next time, Love Cass xx

Chelsea Brice Styling

Welcome to Episode 21 of Blossom for Each Day Podcast. Thanks so much for being patient while I had a 2 week break from the podcast! This week, I am excited to share Creating a Personal Styling & Consulting Empire with Chelsea Brice.

Chelsea came from a corporate background and decided in her 30s that she wanted something more. After a Google search, she stumbled on Personal Fashion Styling, signed up to the Australian Styling Institute and never looked back. Chelsea is so good at what she does, she creates a safe space for Men & Women to find their perfect wardrobes within their timeframes & budgets. During COVID, after time spent in stillness, she decided to take the leap and hire 3 new Stylists to join her team! Now there are 4 ladies who are a part of her Empire, and they are such a dream team. 

I met Chelsea while working on the AW Styling Campaign for Westfield in 2017, and we have stayed connected ever since. She is a dream to be around, and has and magnetic energy about her, with her smile, wit and humble attitude, there is no reason you won't feel loved and appreciated around her. She also shares a top secret project that is in the works at the moment, and I am so excited for you to tune in and feel inspired by her story!

In our conversation we discuss...

How she found her calling in Personal Fashion Styling & Consulting

How Melbourne's Lockdown created space for her to grow and find 3 Key Stylists to join her team!

How much fun we have on our shoots!

What she has been working on over the last year, launching soon!!!

Her Plans for the future of Chelsea Brice Styling!

Episodes are uploaded every Monday. If you liked listening, please rate & review my podcast on Apple Podcasts or your preferred podcast provider. I am so grateful for your support.

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Discussion Links:Chelsea Brice WebsiteChelsea Brice InstagramChelsea Brice PinterestHer Coach Lucy

Thank you so much for listening to my Podcast, I appreciate you SO much. If you have a breakthrough after listening to this episode, please get in touch with me on [email protected] & share your story or experience! Until next time, Love Cass xx

Judith Weizman of Toko Events

Welcome to Episode 20 of Blossom for Each Day Podcast. I am excited to share Bringing Ideas to Life & Planning Weddings with Judith of Toko Events!

Judith became fascinated with Weddings and Events when she was asked to style a friends wedding! We have worked together on a few Weddings in the past, (including Tricia & Hieus!!!!). She has a magical aura and energy and brings a sense of peace to each Wedding. She is super passionate about coordinating people, and geeking out on spreadsheets and budgets.

Along with her Husband and her trusty team of creatives, she is a pillar of success in Melbournes Wedding Scene. All the beautiful imagery I have used in her promotional images are actually not photographed by me for one of the first times in the shows existence, they are shot by the ladies of 'It's Beautiful Here'. You will see all the INCREDIBLE weddings she has worked on, on her website, one of my favourites is fellow Melbourne Photographer, Jai Long!

In our conversation we discuss...

How she fell in love with Planning & Designing Weddings!

The Tipping Point in her Business

The importance of choosing to work with clients and vendors who you genuinely 'gel' with

How becoming a Mother has helped to shaped her work/life balance

Her Plans for the future of Toko Events!

Episodes are uploaded every Monday. If you liked listening, please rate & review my podcast on Apple Podcasts or your preferred podcast provider. I am so grateful for your support.

www.blossomdaisycreative.com/20

Discussion Links:Toko Events WebsiteToko Events InstagramTricia & Hieu's WeddingFlowering Now Exhibition 

Thank you so much for listening to my Podcast, I appreciate you SO much. If you have a breakthrough after listening to this episode, please get in touch with me on [email protected] & share your story or experience! Until next time, Love Cass xx

Tyson Bertoncello of 'I Like Too Much'

Welcome to Episode 19 of Blossom for Each Day Podcast. I am excited to share 'Chef, Tyson Bertoncello, on creating his empire, 'I Like Too Much'.

Tyson Bertoncello started his passion for culinary  when he was 16 years old, embarking on his first Head Chef role after deciding this would be his career. 6 years later, he created the incredible empire with his brothers, O.MY Restaurant in Beaconsfield Melbourne, winning several awards including the 'AGFG Chefs Hat'. After a tipping point in the restaurant with his brothers, he realised he needed to embark on his own journey, so he did.

He opened Car Megamart Cafe which specialised in incredible burgers, Sneaky Cheese was born soon after, a development of the burgers, and an extension of the beaconsfield pub today. After a 3 month trip to Italy, he soon discovered his true passion was in Italian Cuisine. As you can tell by his surname, it's also a part of his heritage.

'I Like Too Much' was born in 2018, and it simply is as literal as the business name. All of the things that Tyson 'likes too much'! Starting as a Beer, Wine & Spirits Mobile Truck, to Pinot & Pasta Classes, to an online Shop & Delivery Service during COVID. Tyson really has developed the brand to what it is known for now. The 'Pinot & Pasta Parties' are a big hit! Even during the lockdown in Melbourne he created online classes and did several livestreams showcasing how easy making pasta at home really is.

He has created an empire, with the help of his digital marketing business & life partner, Katrina, their customers keep coming back for more! He has life experience beyond his years and it shows in the passion in his tone of voice, and his upbringing growing up surrounded by his Dads passion for growing food on the farm.

In our conversation we discuss...

His first experience as Head Chef of a Restaurant at only 16 years old

Creating O.MY restaurant with his brothers

Moving onto creating his own businesses like 'Car Megamart Cafe' & 'Sneaky Cheese'

How a trip to Italy in 2018 changed the course of his career & mindset

Creating 'I Like Too Much' & finding a huge amount of success!

Episodes are uploaded every Monday. If you liked listening, please rate & review my podcast on Apple Podcasts or your preferred podcast provider. I am so grateful for your support.

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Discussion Links:I Like Too Much WebsiteBook your own Pinot & Pasta Party!I Like Too Much InstagramO.MY Restaurant Sneaky CheeseForest Edge Restaurant

Thank you so much for listening to my Podcast, I appreciate you SO much. If you have a breakthrough after listening to this episode, please get in touch with me on [email protected] & share your story or experience! Until next time, Love Cass xx

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Lainie Harrison of Temple Road

Welcome to Episode 18 of Blossom for Each Day Podcast. I am excited to share with you ‘a Meditative Journey on Temple Road with Lainie Harrison'.

Lainie is one of my best friends in the world. We grew up together, went to the same highschool, and instantly clicked. We have been on different paths, mine being photography, finding my passion and purpose when I was just a teenager & launching my business straight out of university.

Lainie didn't take that path, instead took a longer time to find her calling, and it is incredible how she stayed focused on her goal of launching Temple Road. She made the move from Melbourne to Byron Bay in June 2019, and her life has never been the same. At the same time, I moved from my childhood home to Melbourne Bayside. It's funny how our lives have always had parallels, different stages, but always intertwined. I suppose that's why we have maintained our friendship for over 12 years!

In this Episode, we chat about how she found her passion in spiritual healing, what forms she practices on a daily & weekly basis, and what Temple Road will encompass and become. Her story will resonate with a lot of you, and her voice is truly calming and grounding. To be honest, it is just one of our normal phone conversations, which we did a lot in 2020 when Melbourne was in lockdown & continue to do now we live in different parts of Australia.

In our conversation we discuss...

Her journey so far, how she found her passion in healing & spirituality

Her life in Byron Bay

What her vision is for Temple Road

What Temple Road is all about & details of the launch

& so much more... I hope you like our conversation <3

Episodes are uploaded every Monday. If you liked listening, please rate & review my podcast on Apple Podcasts or your preferred podcast provider. I am so grateful for your support.

Discussion Links:

www.blossomdaisycreative.com/18Temple Road InstagramTemple Road Website

Thank you so much for listening to my Podcast, I appreciate you SO much. If you have a breakthrough after listening to this episode, please get in touch with me on [email protected] & share your story or experience! Until next time, Love Cass xx