This episode came about because this week is the start of the 100 Day Project - but it's also timely, because a lot of personal projects have sprung out of the woodwork thanks to lockdown times. We talk about why creative personal projects can be really helpful, why having guidelines can actually be very liberating, and what our projects are at the moment. (And also - no pressure if you're not feeling up to one!) 

Whether you're looking to become a more eco-friendly business because it's going to make you feel better, or just because you know it makes you look better, there's no doubt that it's a super important thing for businesses to be working on. But without thousands of pounds and hours to spend on thorough research, what are some small but might ways we can work towards being a more sustainable small business? How do we even begin to approach the topic? We walk you through it from a place of non-judgement. 

Jo Hooper is the founder of Mad and Sad Club, a mental health at work mentoring service. Mental health is of the utmost importance, bar none, and this is true whether you work for yourself or in a bigger organisation. Let Jo's wonderful, soothing tones wash over you like warm bubbly bathwater as we discuss how to work with your mental health, including anxiety, depression and overwhelm and - the elephant in the room - mental health in the midst of a crisistime. 

It's only just been a WEEK since we started these - in the words of JVN can you BELIEVE? More chit chat from your fave wedding industry podcast co-hosts, holding your hand virtually through social distancing & choppy waters. 

Lowering the tone again for another round of light-hearted chatter to cut through some of the weight we're all carrying atm. Today's twenty minutes brought to you from the Bahamas and the Golden Gate Bridge (aka, we just figured out how to change our backgrounds on Zoom) 

Today we all donned our headsets and started screaming about orchids as we spoke to two of our industry fave wedding planners - Laura from Devine Bride and Cherelle from Perfectly Planned 4 You. We got all the goss on what planners actually do, why they're not all like J-Lo, why they're super helpful for couples and suppliers alike, and what they want suppliers to know. And we had snacks APLENTY!

Midweek minutiae and humpday happenings from us over at virtual BPP HQ! 

Just a note - we discuss Father Christmas in this ep! So if you're listening out loud with kiddiwinks nearby, you might want to turn it down for a bit. (Full disclosure: Ellie is the ultimate Santa stan, so we don't say anything incriminating!) 

Back with inane office chat round 3, featuring unusual restaurants, Cecilia performing some foley art, and why Ellie's an uncultured idiot when it comes to films.

Back with inane office chat round 2, featuring bums that are drums and James & The Giant Peach (not relatedly).

No business advice, just the inane office chat that you often used to get when working with other people. Sending all our pals love in this scary scary time!