JJ the Wedding Planner's Podcast

"Welcome back, amigxs! I know real friends don't hold back on each other, so my bad for the lack of communication this year! I've dropped some hints in previous episode intros, but I finally got some one-on-one time with you para desahogarme! If you've been having a crazy year like me, grab a glass of wine (or tesito, I dont judge!) and listen in. I hope you can find a few words of encouragement here. Con Amor, JJ"Subscribe, rate, and review us!Sign up for our Newsletter to be the...

Interview with Rev. Whittney IjanatenWelcome, all to another exciting episode! You’re gonna want to listen to this with your partner as you work through creating your ceremony! Rev. Whittney Ijanaten is the owner and lead officiant of "Rev. I, do Officiating" based in Los Angeles CA. She is an internationally ordained minister in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) where she specializes in affirming ALL LOVE forms, to include but not be limited to, LGBTQ+, interfaith, and non-reli...

Entrevista con “Latinos with Passports”!“Hola mi Gente! We’re Danny and Laurie Navarro, and we’re so glad you’re here! We share our lifestyle in the skies and on the ground with a Spanglish twist. Viajando por el mundo (traveling the world) is our passion, and we like to do it in style by optimizing award points and miles while keeping a zero-based budget. As first-generation Latinos, we’re reclaiming the “first” in first-class flights and lounges, and top-tier hotels. If you’re ready to trav...

Interview with Krista Parker AMFTWelcome to Season 3!!!!! Let's just say we are starting it off with pure FIRE! Today's episode is the perfect kick-off to this season because it shows how deep we are about to get in these conversations! Help me welcome Krista!“Krista Parker is a second-generation Filipina American, a true valley girl at heart, and an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist. She helps individuals, families, and couples and specializes in trauma, grief and loss, anxiety, r...

Enjoy this bonus episode, JJ has been busy this season! Catch up on how things have been with her. Happy Holidays!

Interview with Pete from Bar ProsWelcome to this episode! Grab your notebook for today’s episode and read a bit more about our guest!Pete’s story is much like many of us wedding professionals. He took his Hobby/Pasion of Bartending and turned it into a small business. With now 15 years of mobile bartending experience, he’s seen a lot as a business owner AND as a service provider. He has grown the business from just himself to a whole team of 10 bartenders (with even more room to grow!). He is...

Interview with Mona Rosa LAWelcome to this episode! Grab your notebook for today’s episode and check read a bit about our guest!“Mona Rosa is made up of two sisters, Maria & Fatima Jimenez who are floral artists, best friends & business partners from the San Fernando Valley & Los Angeles. They operate out of Los Angeles, formerly known as Tongva Land, where the Tongva indigenous people still reside. Mona Rosa was named after their mother, Ramona & grandmother, Maria ...

Interview con Chef Raul!Welcome to this episode! Grab your notebook for today’s episode and check read a bit about our guest!“Raul Morales is the recipient of a multi-generation recipe and tradition for “Tacos Al Pastor”. He represents the 3rd generation making the acclaimed Tacos Al Pastor. Born and raised in Michoacan, one of the most culinary diverse states in Mexico. Today, Raul proudly embraces his youth as an apprentice of the taco trade thru his uncle’s street cart of tacos al pastor. ...

Entrevista with Pastor Sadie Welcome to this episode! Grab your notebook for today’s episode and read a bit about our guest!“Rev. Sadie Cullumber serves as the Lead Pastor of Harbor Christian Church in Newport Beach. She is invested in creating an inclusive and open-hearted community within the church. Sadie brings many years of educational background to her ministry. Before becoming a pastor, she was a teacher and school counselor. Now Sadie lives in Costa Mesa with her husband and thei...

In what order should I book my Vendors? 0:50- JJ talks about what we’ll cover today. We’ll go over which vendors to book first, and also how to pick Vendors you can trust. Get ready for notes!1:43-Don’t put the cart before the horse! Ok- old school saying but we mean, it’s important to do a few things in this order to simplify the start of your planning. 2:32- These you can technically do interchangeably, but 100% the first two to start with. 6:06- Book the Vendors that can onl...