Welcome back to the WedPro Podcast! In today’s inspiring episode, Roxy sits down with luxury wedding planner and international speaker Michelle Jacobs, founder of Elegante by Michelle J, and one of our keynote speakers for Wedcon 2025.

From starting her business in her 50s to becoming one of the most respected names in destination weddings, Michelle shares her journey, lessons learned, and powerful mindset shifts that helped her build a thriving, sustainable business—without burning out.

🔥 In This Episode:

• Why it’s never too late to start your dream business

• How Michelle discovered her niche in Jewish destination weddings

• The story behind her first Italy wedding—and what went wrong (and right)

• Lessons in confidence, overcoming fear, and saying “yes”

• Why putting on your “big girl pants” can change everything

• The power of imperfect action in business

• Why burnout is real in the wedding industry—and how to prevent it

• What to expect from Michelle’s talk at Wedcon 2025

• How to carve out CEO time to work ON your business, not just in it

💥 Whether you’re just starting out or scaling fast, Michelle’s story and insights will leave you fired up to make bold moves in your business!