In this episode, Kristina not only shares content ideas but also breaks down that content is not always what you post to social media. It can be as simple as you (the expert) engaging with others posts by liking, commenting, offering a solution, and adding value in some way. If you want to hear how to put the “social” back in social media and you struggle with content ideas, knowing what good content really is and how to genuinely engage with your online audience… you will want to listen to this episode to learn at least 10 things you can post about this month plus some quick tips you can utilize to become the go-to expert in your industry.

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Timestamps:
• [1:22] “People really get in their heads, they overthink content when it comes to social media.” 
• [2:50] “How do you engage with others? Do you like their posts? Do you comment… whether it be people that you work with in the industry?”
• [5:09] Kristina talks about focusing on your own stories/lessons learned/memorable moments to create the content. 
• [9:42] Kristina shares that written or video testimonials and reviews are powerful content pieces to share.

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You’re busy planning your wedding but are you planning your future? Financial expert Doug Myers joined the podcast crew for this episode to share his best guidance for helping couples plan their financial future… and it needs to start way before the wedding! Being on the same page financially with your partner will be a crucial component to its success. Not sure where to begin with that conversation? Tune into this episode to hear how to prepare for life after the wedding and set yourself up for financial success.

Doug Myers is a 20-year veteran licensed Financial Advisor, Indiana licensed Life & Health Insurance agent, certified Fitness Trainer, and a licensed Indiana Realtor. Doug’s experiences include working for three Institutional Money Managers, two Mutual Fund companies as a Managing Director, VP for several Asset Management companies, two Fitness Gyms and as an entrepreneur. Doug has served as a middle school basketball coach, written, and published two books: Gut-Check, Serving God on Your Financial Journey and Pivot-Point, The Beginning of Your Financial Journey for Teens. He is also the founder of a non-profit organization called Greener Than Money. 

Timestamps:
• [2:50] Doug speaks about where to start with planning your future together… before planning the wedding. 
• [06:00] “One of the number one reasons people get a divorce is because of finances.”
• [07:43] Doug explains how to have the hard conversations with your betrothed on when and where money should be spent…
• [11:35] “The time value of money is very important because you got to let your money work for you…” 

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Doug Myers
Website: https://gamenights.live/
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We need to utilize multiple social channels to promote our businesses and LinkedIn should not be overlooked! Continuity of your brand across all social channels is important and LinkedIn can be used to promote your most important news and showcase your specialized products and services… and turn all of that into leads and sales for your business!

In this episode, special guest Mindi Rosser shares her expertise on the do's and don'ts for LinkedIn, how to make the most of your presence by designing a strategy that works for your business, what it takes to grow your network and how to become the go-to expert in your industry. 

Timestamps:
• [4:09] “ I've noticed a shift on LinkedIn, where are people that are not in like corporate jobs that are really using LinkedIn to connect with each other…”
• [5:49] Mindi explains why it is important to have an updated LinkedIn profile 
• [8:37] Mindi explains that engaging with others' posts will help connections know that you are still there even if you aren’t posting… 
• [13:40] “as a wedding professional, you pay attention to the details, the details matter a lot. And so I think taking that same attention to detail - to your business, your personal brand, making sure everything is kind of smooth… makes it easy for people to find you to learn more about you.” 

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Mindi Rosser
Website: http://www.mindirosser.com
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mindirosser
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindirrosser/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mindirossermarketing/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mindirosser/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MindiRosserMarketing 

Weddings are a time of celebration! And no one wants to think about the possibility of anything bad happening, but what if it does? You would want to be prepared for the worst… because we all know the best defense is a good offense. That is why we invited special guest Kawania Wooten in to share her vast knowledge. She is an expert in event crisis management and shares a few shocking stories as well as her wisdom and experience to help you be mindful when planning your wedding. 

Kawania Wooten, CMP, is an innovative event management executive, who excels at competitive strategic planning, convention and trade show management. Her expertise lies in developing 0perational and programmatic initiatives that provide added value, reduce operational costs, streamline internal processes, and standardize association policies and procedures.

Timestamps:
• [5:17] In a world where cancellations are still occurring, Kawania Wooten shares what to look for in contracts and the fine print.
• [8:34] Kawania explains the importance of your vendors being licensed and insured professionals… 
• [20:13] “In 2020, we had 138, weddings that were canceled or postponed…”
• [23:39] When it comes to understanding contracts and the clauses in them, Kawania suggests asking the vendor or venue to “explain this to me, like I'm a three year old.” 

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Kawania Wooten
Website: https://theenlightenedcreative.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/howertonwooten
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kawaniawooten/
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Your online presence and visibility is vital! If you want to be found by your audience, considered reputable, get 7 times more clicks, and a 50% probability of capturing new business, you will want to tune in to this episode! Kristina not only shares about all the changes that have already happened and those that are still coming down the pike for Google My Business but explains why every wedding professional MUST have a profile on the  platform and keep it updated regularly.

Timestamps:
• [00:57] Kristina opens explaining that Google My Business has changed their name… 
• [05:34] “One of the features that I'm excited about what's coming out, is a chat feature.”
• [06:23] “You want to be found on the Google search, you want people to reach out. And this could help drive traffic…”
• [08:52] Kristina shares some staggering statistics in regards to keeping your Google My Business profile updated…

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Whether it’s Iceland and the northern lights, backpacking through Europe, a train tour through a national park or an all-inclusive beach resort, your honeymoon should be as unique as your wedding and as you are! What’s your dream? Tune in to this episode as co-hosts Kristina, Mike and Sharon talk to travel agent and expert traveler herself, Tara Branch. Tara shares how most travel advisors are paid on commission and don’t charge the traveler for their services… and even if they do, they can save you money and get you upgrades you wouldn’t have received if you had booked the trip yourself. Invest 30 minutes to listen in for more exceptional tips that will help you to understand that travel agents/advisors are travel experts and they will not only save you time but get you more bang for your buck!

After being a special education teacher for over 20 years, Tara decided to make a career out of her other passion, travel.  She is the wife to a fellow traveler, Ian and stepmom to 3 great kids and 3 furbabies. She and Ian love to take the family on trips, lead trips of fellow travelers and go on their own adventures whenever they can.  Tara and the other agents at Vacations by Tara enjoy helping others make wonderful memories with friends and loved ones while making their vacation as stress-free as possible.

Timestamps:
• [3:45] Tara explains how she loves travel and  how when she was looking for options to get out of the classroom, travel seemed the perfect fit. 
• [5:36] “What's important to you about the honeymoon? Why do you think you want to go to this destination?” Tara helps her clients narrow it down. 
• [6:33] “Depending on what country you're going to, they're changing restrictions up to the last minute before you travel.”
• [13:23] Tara discusses how many of her clients have never left the country and how she guides them through the customs process.

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Tara Branch
Website: https://vacationsbytara.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vacationsbytara
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vacationsbytara/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@vacationsbytara

In this episode, Kristina explains that connection, education, visibility, and growth are the four pillars that support wedding professionals inside The Ring The Bling And All The Things community platform and how we foster community over competition. She explains the inspiration for the all-inclusive and comprehensive platform and invites you to be a part of this one-of-a-kind support network and platform that packs a PUNCH! Discover the power of networking and connecting with us and other local wedding pros, learn essential digital marketing techniques to promote your business, position yourself for optimal visibility and align yourself and your business for growth.

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Timestamps:
• [1:22] Kristina talks about the mission of The Ring The Bling And All The Things encompassing education, connection, visibility and growth…
• [2:43] “We are much stronger together than we are individually.”   
• [8:05] Kristina shares how to utilize your connections with other wedding professionals 
• [9:52] Digital marketing and education is a big part of the online community…

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Co-hosts Kristina, Mike & Sharon were excited to invite Maggie Heely back on the show to discuss all things wedding day. Maggie owns Weekend Wedding Warrior and they handle the logistics of your wedding so you can focus on what’s really important…Getting Married! In the episode, Maggie shares her number one tip of building a team of vendors you feel amazing about! That way when something goes wrong on your wedding day (and it will), the way this vendor team picks up the ball and runs with it (without you even knowing) will make all the difference! 

 So if you are a bride or groom to be or family of the betrothed… and you want to be the most well treated GUEST at your own event, then you should give this episode a listen!

Maggie Heely started Weekend Wedding Warrior in 2010, not long after her own wedding where she realized that after all her careful planning there was no one to pass the work on to on the wedding day. Maggie has a unique background. She was awarded a Masters of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy from Northwestern University’s prestigious Family Institute in Evanston, IL in 2006 and is currently a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in the state of Kentucky. No, she won’t give you therapy at your event, but she does bring a unique crisis-management perspective and calming energy. Maggie believes you should be able to both plan your wedding and enjoy your wedding day. Let the professionals at Weekend Wedding Warrior handle the logistics of your wedding so you can focus on what’s really important…Getting Married!

Timestamps:
• [9:35] Maggie explains “day of” coordination being a misnomer 
• [12:55] Sharon explains feeling like an NFL Coach going to the draft when picking her vendor team for a wedding 
• [17:12] “That's the point. That is when all of this comes together… those years of working together… taking on challenges when something does happen… having your A-team, the day of -  it's game day. It's go time.”
• [22:19] Maggie discusses the importance of making a timeline…

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Maggie Heely - The Weekend Wedding Warrior
Website: http://www.weekendweddingwarrior.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weddingwarrior/

In this episode, special guest Kerri Altom joined Kristina to discuss story and integrity centered business building - What is that you ask? Integrity is who you are, what you believe in, the values that motivate you... and once you become really conscious about aligning your thoughts, your words, actions with your core values... and integrate those values into your mission... They inspire your mission and become the theme of your brand.

Kerri Altom is an award-winning writer, entrepreneur, and leader… as well as the Rise and Shine Podcast host. As an integrity instigator, Kerri shows you how to define your values and align your life.  With her signature framework, The RISE Way, she is transforming struggling entrepreneurs into impact-making profit-taking leaders of a brighter world.

Timestamps:

• [1:42] Kerri explains after decades of guiding leaders and more, she came to see a pattern and common struggles that entrepreneurs and leaders experienced…

• [2:43] Kerri gets clear on the definition of and the importance of integrity.

• [15:47] “Living in integrity centered life, and running in integrity center business, it's a choice you have to make.”

• [19:30] Kerri tells how our employees and our clients benefit when we’re doing integrity center work.

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Kerri Altom
Website: https://www.theriseway.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kerri.altom.35
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What do we mean by “F” word and “A” team? Should you use Friendors (the “F” word) when planning possibly one of the biggest days of your life? A Friendor is a friend or a family member that you ask (or hire) to take the place of a wedding professional to participate in the planning or execution of events for your wedding. When it comes to weddings, THERE ARE NO DO-OVERS! 

By the end of the episode, we know you will understand that just because you're hiring your friend or family does not mean you will save money! You will discover by listening that a great wedding planner will bring an “A” wedding team of expert vendors to get you down the aisle and to the altar with all your friendships and family relationships intact.

Timestamps:
• [1:56] Sharon says: “Well, in my world, I would much rather hear the traditional F word than to hear the wedding F word which is friendor.”
• [05:06] Mike explains how there is no recourse when Aunt Betty’s cake has collapsed on one side…
• [11:53] Sharon makes her point that the bride should not be dealing with stressful decisions on her wedding day…
• [14:31] Kristina talks about professionals having the experience and resources to pivot and transition when things don’t go according to plan…

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