In this episode, I talk about starting a family and navigating pregnancy + maternity leave. This is the longest episode we’ve ever had, but still under an hour. This is a very sensitive topic, with a lot of emotions involved and I recognize that we can all come to the table with differing viewpoints. I do share a lot of hard pills to swallow, but it's my experience that these talking points can change someone’s life so I’d rather us get a little uncomfortable than risk the downfalls of sugar coating in this area.

We cover the following in our chat:

• To plan or not plan around busy season
• Telling your clients and vendor partners
• Sales and Tradeshows
• Responding to questions and concerns
• Having a plan in place for emergencies while pregnant, near due date and post partum
• Maternity leave
• The wedding day itself
• And last but not least, we talk about hormones, vaginas and all the real stuff

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In this episode, I’m talking about the needs of pregnant or nursing/pumping wedding pros and guests. This episode is for any and all serving in the events industry, as these are things we all encounter and can do to better in our industry.

We cover the following in our chat:

• Spatial considerations
• Timeline considerations
• General education on typically misinformed or misunderstood angles to this conversation
• Headspace support

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In this episode, I’m talking with my dear friend, Cassie Crudo, about the conflicting balance of going through a divorce while planning weddings for others.

We cover the following in our chat:

• Cassie's story as a wedding planner experiencing loss through divorce
• Her self care tips and tactics
• Talking to your team, clients and other wedding pros about it
• How community over competition plays a large role in helping us navigate hard times

This is a hard topic that isn't talked about near enough. To help those struggling, especially those in silence, would you be so kind to share?

You can find Cassie at Bride's Best Friend (@bbfaustin) on Instagram or on her website.

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In this episode, we talk about the importance of couples doing their part in their planning process and that it’s okay for you to train and hold them accountable to that.

We cover the following in our chat:

• Communicating deadlines and consequences for missing them
• Incorporating contract reminders into your process
• How phase-based planning reduces overwhelm
• How being consistent, yet making space for humanity is important

The resources referenced in this episode can be found in the Refine Shop - www.refineforweddingplanners.com/refine-shop

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In this episode, I want to briefly touch on knowing before buying. I often find that consumers are feeling burned by products or courses they’ve bought in the past.

We cover the following in our chat:

• What to look for in an educator
• What to look for in their community
• The importance of truly reading all of the marketing material
• Understanding what you actually need
• Questions to ask other buyers

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In this episode, I want to help bridge some gaps between planners and wedding pros in general that I think cause the “bridezilla” moments along the way.

We cover the following in our chat:

• That I don’t like the term “bridezilla”
• The duplicative nature of our systems and processes, which cause more work and end in stress for couples
• Ways we can work better together

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In this episode, I’m hitting us hard with things we should reassess in our own consumer behavior.

We cover the following in our chat:

- Two central things I'm noticing in our behavior
- That humans make mistakes, it's the pattern we want to avoid
- A list of things we should reconsider doing

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In this episode of Refine for Wedding Planners, I’m walking you through the importance of creating an email sequence for your couples in the sales process.

We cover the following in our chat:

• Why you need to create this email sequence 
• What type of content should be included in these emails
• How to make them unique to you
• Which email platforms to use

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In this episode of Refine for Wedding Planners, I am covering wedding pro collaboration!

We cover the following in our chat:

• Be the consumer you want to attract.
• Be mindful of value and proper education / language around this.
• How to ask for collaborations.
• How to say no to collaborations.

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In this episode of Refine for Wedding Planners, we are discussing working with people we know, whether this is a good idea and things to consider if doing it!

We cover the following in our chat:

• My experience in planning for those I know.
• General outcomes that are commonly reported as happening
• Things to have in place if choosing to do these

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