Persephone Says

This episode is my love letter to working parents. I share the mindset shift that helped me release the guilt of loving both my work and my children deeply—and how we’ve intentionally shaped the narrative around work in our home since my twins were two years old.

We talk about:

- The ways we share what working is and isn't to our kids

- The rituals and conversations we have around work

- The nonnegotiable I have around time and my family

This episode is about embracing ambition and parenthood unapologetically. Because the truth is: you can hold both.

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Sales may just be my favorite subject. A candid, no-BS episode on refreshing your sales strategy when things feel slow, inconsistent, or stuck. In this episode, I break down the real reasons deals stall—from weak follow-up and outdated proposals to fear around asking for the business—and share practical ways to tighten your sales process, nurture relationships, and close with more confidence.

This episode is perfect for founders, creatives, and sales teams and more.

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If you have had the pleasure of meeting Malike Adigun - CEO of Curate Entertainment - you have probably seen him as the best dressed, best energy and rocking it out on the dancefloor - this is the side you may know.

On this episode, we of course discuss his earliest musical influences, but then Malike and I go deeper and he shares the sides you probably don't know. The loss of his mother and father, how he manages his mental health and more.

This episode is not what you will expect and I'm so happy that you will get to see the many layers of someone I call my dear friend.

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

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It's officially here! In my mind, this is the TRUE new Year and I am planning on moving differently.

Here's what I'm doing differently:

- Giving grace on a stringent routine

- Building in more creative opportunities and outlets

- Being intentional about making moments of fun (sounds silly, but it's key!)

In 2026, let's give ourselves the space to move with precision and grace... and least that's the goal, right? If this resonated with you, please share this with a friend and follow along.

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She doesn’t follow trends... she starts them. I sat down with Laura Ritchie, founder of Grit + Grace, the DC-based luxury planner behind some of the boldest, most original weddings in the industry. On this episode we cover:

- Copying in the wedding industry

- How she changed her brand name

- What's up with planners calling themselves designers?

- Destination wedding myths

- How to show your real personality... and make money doing so

And so much more.

Give this episode a follow and share it with someone who needs a refreshing outlook.

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Welcome to what is surely to be a multipart episode. AI for the wedding industry and hospitality industry 101. On this episode we will:

-Debunk fear-mongering around AI replacing creativity or humans, positioning it instead as creative protection and operational leverage

-Shows how AI absorbs invisible work (admin, follow-ups, forecasting, decision fatigue), allowing owners and teams to operate more proactively

- I share real, industry-specific applications across sales, CRM, automation, operations, timelines, finance, forecasting, inventory, staffing, and client experience tailored to venues, planners, production, floral, and rental companies

- How to apply AI best when paired with human judgment, taste, and leadership, not copy-paste shortcuts

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In 2026 we are retiring *as best as we can* the word 'luxury'. In this episode, we cover how to speak to rich people - and by that - I mean an affluent audience. I walk you through:

- How to sell to an affluent audience

- Specific examples of luxury vs affluence

- What to avoid and more

This one is a barn burner and if you like it - please share it with a friend and subscribe.

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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.