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"

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Interview with Rev. Whittney Ijanaten

Welcome, 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-religious nuptials. Rev. Whittney received her Masters of Divinity from Christian Theological Seminary which has enabled her to offer an array of services that span from ceremony officiating, premarital counseling, and pastoral care and direction.

IG @revido_officiating

Consultations: www.revidoofficiating.com 

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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 travel, we hope our travel and dinero tips help you reach the skies sooner! As you’ll always hear us say, “Vamos viajando. The world needs to see us!”

IG @LatinosWithPassports

Blog: www.latinos with passports.com 

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Interview with Krista Parker AMFT

Welcome 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, relationships, and BIPOC/Asian American cultural challenges and issues.

 Krista graduated from Pepperdine University with her Master’s in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy, and she is currently a Ph.D. candidate at Antioch University and a therapist at Calabasas Counseling and Grief Recovery Center.

 Krista has grown a passion for social justice in the mental health field for the POC community and her mission is to open the conversation about mental health and grief in hopes to destigmatize mental health and end intergenerational trauma in the BIPOC/AAPI community."

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How to get in contact with Krista: @TherapyByKrista 

How to get in contact with JJ: @JJtheWeddingPlannerCo 

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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 Pros

Welcome 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 located out of Fontana but they service the IE, OC, and LA. Bar Pros specialize in Weddings and next-level events.

How to contact Bar Pros:

@Bar_Pros_

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Interview with Mona Rosa LA

Welcome 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 Rosario. Both migrated here from Mexíco for the betterment of their family. They were taught the importance of respecting, protecting & caring for Mother Nature & passed this knowledge down.

The Jimenez sisters grew up surrounded by fruit trees, plants, herbs & flower gardens in their family homes. This sparked their passions & inspired the small business venture in 2019. 

They believe in integrating their beliefs into their business. The sisters are social justice activists & volunteers for ‘Somos Familia Valle’ & ‘The Social Impact Center’ which are two LGBTQ non-profits that stand for the liberation of all QTPOC (Queer Trans People of Color) & other marginalized communities. 

Mona Rosa offers dry & fresh floral services for all occasions, custom orders, events, & productions. They are known for their unique monthly zodiac bouquets. You can also catch them at a local pop in the LA area.” 

Contact Mona Rosa on IG 

@MonaRosa.LA

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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. Raul often daydreams of those days when he would spend long hours setting up the “trompo” with the marinated meat. (Trompo: long spit where the thin strips of spice-marinated meat are stacked onto for grilling.) This was an art and a skill. He made sure that every layer of meat had the right amount of spices and marinade and was pressured correctly so it would cook evenly and to perfection. His faith was set when Raul, back then, still in his late teen years, decides to “robarse” run away with his beloved girlfriend (now wife of decades). This act, in traditional Mexico, meant the formation of a new home, and as such the man had to support it. But how? No other way than what he knew best. “Tacos Al Pastor”…

THE REST IS HISTORY…”

How to contact Chef Raul:

Www.TaqueriaVistaHermosa.Com

@Taqueria_Vista_Hermosa

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--

"Love begins in a moment, grows over time, and lasts an Eternity." 

www.JJlaWeddingPlanner.Com & 661-371-8533 

50% off your first "Miss to Mrs" Box HERE.

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 their two daughters.”

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Let’s connect! 

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"Love begins in a moment, grows over time, and lasts an Eternity." 

www.JJlaWeddingPlanner.Com & 661-371-8533 

50% off your first "Miss to Mrs" Box HERE.

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 only do one event per day, like...

7:27- Vendors that can do/deliver for multiple events. 


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--
"Love begins in a moment, grows over time, and lasts an Eternity." 
www.JJlaWeddingPlanner.Com & 661-371-8533 
50% off your first "Miss to Mrs" Box HERE.