On this episode of Persephone Says, I sit down with Emily Clarke, the artist and CEO behind House of CLRK—the audacious production powerhouse known for purposeful design, floral fabrication, planning, stationery, and the kind of viral events you instantly recognize as hers.

We talk about her unlikely path from social work and the railroad to building a multi-arm creative business, plus the real conversations we don’t have enough in this industry: money, ambition, leadership, and what it takes to grow without losing yourself.

Emily gives honest takes, unapologetic energy and how to build a brand that lasts.

This episode is sponsored by The Media Socialites.

It's the first episode of 2026 and as always, we are back stronger than ever. We dispel some false narratives and discuss the reality of the wedding industry in 2026. Today's episode is sponsored by The Media Socialites.

On today's episode, we are talking about:

- the disappearance of the middle tier

-rising client expectations

- why operational excellence has become part of the luxury experience.

This episode will challenge you to rethink how you run your business and if it's benefited you in any way, please take a moment to subscribe, follow and share it with someone who would needs some truth.

The state of the wedding industry in 2026 demands better businesses — not louder ones. This is a reality check to get your business and mind right for this year.

This episode explores:

- The real shifts happening in the wedding industry

- The loss of the middle market

- The rise of systems, speed, and clarity as the new luxury

- CRMs and AIO and so much more

This episode is sponsored by The Media Socialites for all your branding, social, marketing, AI, CRM and website needs.

We had to share part two right in time for the holidays. This episode picks up the giggles right where we left off. We cover off on:

- Stocking stuffers

- Mixed up holiday lights

- Stanley cups

- Holiday parties

- Hair extensions and more

If you liked this episode, I'd love for you to follow and share this episode who would appreciate the levity!

PSA - if you are easily offended, skip this one. This is such a good one - we had to split it into two!

We cover off on

- Passive-aggressive text message responses

- PJs in public

- Crocs, Louboutins and Birkenstocks

- Weird Signage

- Influencer culture and more

Stay tuned for part 2!

Get your notebooks out, because in this special episode, CEO of The Media Socialites, shares the full recording of our most-requested webinar: The Luxury Growth Blueprint.

Luxury brands often approach paid media, web design, and CRM in silos—but the true magic happens when these channels work in harmony. In just 45 minutes, you’ll learn how to build a seamless digital ecosystem that elevates your brand, drives qualified leads, and turns browsers into loyal guests.

What you’ll take away:

• A performance-driven funnel built for the luxury market

• How to design websites that convert without sacrificing elegance

• Ways to use CRM data to improve ad targeting, retention, and ROI

• What KPIs actually matter when connecting visibility to revenue

• Real-world examples & strategies that have work!

This conversation is for business and brand leaders who are ready to unify strategy, storytelling, and systems—and make 2026 their most powerful year yet.

🎧 Press play, take notes, and then visit themediasocialites.com to book your complimentary digital ecosystem audit.

He's backkkk --- My husband, Chief Data Officer and co-founder of The Media Socialites - Eddie Maglaya is back to get nerdy with me. This is our first biz podcast together and we cover all the mistakes we see everyday happening among brands and businesses. On this episode we talk about:

- What happens if you have a shitty website

- The significance of tracking results can make or break a business

- The role of AI in marketing

- The necessity of authentic brand storytelling, and the need for consistent content investment, especially in industries like hospitality and law

- The critical nature of knowing your audience and data to build effective strategies and achieve business growth.

And so much more...

This conversation is a bag of chex mix - we are going to go left, right, up and down. I am so happy for you to finally meet my other twin son, Laurent.

He's such a goofball and does not hold back. This episode is choppier than others, because you try to get an 8 year old to focus for an hour and see what happens.

This one is guaranteed to make you crack up.

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We talk about the L-word... luxury. We cover how to build a brand that feels expensive—without saying the word luxury. Buckle up, because this one is jam packed. We cover:

- Define some key brands that have refined their luxury brands

- Demystifying some myths around luxury 

- Identifying pillars of luxury brands and how you can apply them to me 

- How to avoid mistakes that cheapen a brand on social and digital

And more.. Share with me how you feel about this episode and what we should cover next!

I had the tremendous pleasure of sitting down with three very respected wedding industry professionals to discuss some hot topics that are constantly being discussed offline or - of course - on reddit and tiktok. I wanted to bring together three completely different perspectives - from venues to catering to planning - and have a candid - no-holds-bar discussion and I am so excited for you to hear this discussion. I sat down with Gianluca Sardo - President of Glasshouses , Carly Katz-Hackman - Chief Sales Officer of Pinch Food Design and Xin Huang - Founder of Le Petite Prive.

On this episode we discuss:

- Is 2026 going to be a good year?

- How to set your business up for success

- Do people care about the lists?

- What is and isn't considered luxury in a market like NYC

- Hot takes on influencers, reddit and more

If you like this episode, please follow and share it with someone who would appreciate it.