In this episode, Kristina speaks with Kawania Wooten, an event management executive, about mindset. What do you think of your company? How are you speaking about your company? Are your employees representative of your brand? Are you working from a place of abundance versus a place of scarcity and are you working to your strengths and outsourcing the rest? Tune into this episode to hear about mindset and leveling up in order to grow your business and brand.

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:

• [3:18] When it occurred to Kawania she needed to change her mindset in order to grow her business…
• [10:35] The importance of cultivating relationships…
• [17:01] Kristina talks about the balancing act when you’re a team of one…
• [21:33] Kawania talks about where strategic planning comes into play…

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Kawania Wooten
Website: https://theenlightenedcreative.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/howertonwooten
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theenlightenedcreative/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theenlightenedcreative
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kawaniawooten/
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/howertonwooten

Listen to this episode to hear how narrowing down the season you want to get married in and the colors you like will help you determine florals, bridal party attire, linens and more for your upcoming wedding.

BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL UNDERSTAND that having a vision for your wedding comes first before you can pick anything or make any plans.

Have you had a wedding “vision” since before you even got engaged? Tell us all about it and how it has helped you in your planning process and tag us on Facebook or Instagram @theringtheblingandallthethings 

While you’re there, make sure you follow us @theringtheblingandallthethings so you can see behind the scenes where me, Mike & Sharon will take you from engagement to your wedding day and beyond with The Ring, The Bling & All The Things 

Connect with the hosts:
Kristina Stubblefield - www.kristinastubblefield.com or www.soinmediagroup.com
social media @kristinastubblefield_ or @soinmediagroup

Sharon Rumsey, A Perfect Plan Events www.aperfectplanevents.com social media @aperfectplankentuckiana

Michael Gaddie, Lloyd’s Florist  www.lloydsflorist.net  social media @lloydsflorist

*Please note - all episodes of The Ring The Bling and All The Things are pre-recorded and might not reflect the timeframe of release date. 

“You can't manage what you don't measure and you can't improve upon something that you don't properly manage.” Are you setting goals and measuring your successes? Stay tuned for this episode to hear Kristina talk about setting goals for the new year and why it is so important.

BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL UNDERSTAND why goal setting for your business will not only give you focus and direction but it will help you maintain motivation throughout the year.

What are your business STRETCH goals for 2022? Share with us and tag us on Facebook or Instagram @theringtheblingandallthethings

Connect with the host:
Kristina Stubblefield - www.kristinastubblefield.com social media @kristinastubblefield  

In this episode, the podcast co-hosts sat down with Jodie from Xtreme Transportation to discuss the top tips to consider when planning for your wedding event transportation.

How will your bridal party get from point A to point B on wedding day? Will your guests need transportation to the church or the venue? Don’t overlook your transportation needs and make sure you book early! Stay tuned for this episode to hear more conveyance considerations to make when planning your wedding.

Tune in to this episode to hear why transportation for all your wedding related events should not be an afterthought… and how getting all your wedding day players (bridal party, parents, grandparents, etc.) where they need to be ON TIME can be a cumbersome task - kind of like herding cats!

Listen to this episode to hear all the things you need to know and need to ask before booking your wedding transportation. Oh! And, don’t forget to book the bride & groom getaway car!

BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL UNDERSTAND what to look for and what to ask when researching wedding event transportation… and the importance of booking at least one year out from your BIG day!

Have you already hired a transportation service for all your wedding related events? Tell us about it and tag us on Facebook or Instagram @theringtheblingandallthethings 

While you’re there, make sure you follow us @theringtheblingandallthethings so you can see behind the scenes where me, Mike & Sharon will take you from engagement to your wedding day and beyond with The Ring, The Bling & All The Things 

Connect with the hosts:

Kristina Stubblefield - www.kristinastubblefield.com or www.soinmediagroup.com

social media @kristinastubblefield_ or @soinmediagroup

Sharon Rumsey, A Perfect Plan Events www.aperfectplanevents.com social media @aperfectplankentuckiana

Michael Gaddie, Lloyd’s Florist  www.lloydsflorist.net  social media @lloydsflorist

Connect with our guest:
Jodie Lethgo, XTreme Transportation
website: https://www.xtremetransportation.com/special-events/limos-and-party-buses-for-weddings/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/xtremetransportation/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/xtremetransportation
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/15160569/admin/

*Please note - all episodes of The Ring The Bling and All The Things are pre-recorded and might not reflect the timeframe of release date. 

In this episode, Kristina talked with Courtney Elmer, Podcaster, CEO & Founder of the EffortLESS Life about sharing your information, your experiences, your story and making a deeper connection with your audience through podcasting.

Did you know there are over 800k podcasts worldwide and nearly 160 million listeners out there looking for guidance… a sage… an expert? Podcasts share information that is evergreen content - lasting far beyond the time of recording it and something that has the potential to constantly produce results for your business.. If you’ve ever dreamt about starting your own podcast, you need to tune into this episode!

BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL UNDERSTAND that the work you are doing is meaningful and making an impact on the people you serve… and if you have a voice that needs to be heard, starting your own podcast may just be the thing to make you an authority in your industry.

Share with us and tag us on Facebook or Instagram @theringtheblingandallthethings

Connect with the host:

Kristina Stubblefield -
Website: www.kristinastubblefield.com 
social media @kristinastubblefield  

Connect with our guest:

Courtney Elmer
Website: https://theeffortlesslife.co
Twitter: https://twitter.com/courtneyelmer_
Instagram: https://courtneyelmer.com/instagram
Facebook: https://facebook.com/courtneyelmerpage
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/courtneyelmer
Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/theeffortlesslife

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In this episode, Kristina, Mike & Sharon invited new bride, Katie Hill, back on the show to recap the good, the bad and the ugly from her wedding day… and from her recollection, it was all good!

A few months ago, co-hosts Kristina, Mike & Sharon had soon-to-be-bride, Katie Hill on the show to discuss how her wedding planning was going. In this episode they invited her back on the show as a married woman and she is sharing how everything fell into place and that she 100% enjoyed herself on wedding day.

Stay tuned for this episode! A new bride was on the show sharing all about her wedding planning process, about her confidence in the team she and her wedding planner had assembled to execute her vision perfectly… and how she just didn’t sweat the small stuff and ended up having the perfect wedding.

From flower MEN wearing iridescent cowboy hats and dancing down the aisle to Mambo #5 to the great balloon debacle of 2021, this episode is a must listen. Tune in to hear about all the fun moments, the touching moments and how this bride slid into her wedding day happy and calm and able to be present for every moment.

BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL UNDERSTAND that you can have an enjoyable wedding day and be present for it if you hire a vendor team you trust to pull it all off.

Did you just get married? What are your most memorable moments from the BIG day? Tell us about it and tag us on Facebook or Instagram @theringtheblingandallthethings 

While you’re there, make sure you follow us @theringtheblingandallthethings so you can see behind the scenes where me, Mike & Sharon will take you from engagement to your wedding day and beyond with The Ring, The Bling & All The Things 

Connect with the hosts:

Kristina Stubblefield - www.kristinastubblefield.com or www.soinmediagroup.com 
social media @kristinastubblefield_ or @soinmediagroup

Sharon Rumsey, A Perfect Plan Events www.aperfectplanevents.com social media @aperfectplankentuckiana

Michael Gaddie, Lloyd’s Florist  www.lloydsflorist.net  social media @lloydsflorist

*Please note - all episodes of The Ring The Bling and All The Things are pre-recorded and might not reflect the timeframe of release date. 

Your potential new clients are doing their research online before they ever pick up the phone to call you. And, no matter where they came from, they are ending up on your website. Stay tuned for this episode as Kristina explains how to make your website work for you!

BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL UNDERSTAND that a website powered by up-to-date content will keep it fresh, relevant and working for you as the sharpest tool in your marketing toolbox.

How often are you updating your website’s content? Share with us and tag us on Facebook or Instagram @theringtheblingandallthethings

Connect with the host:
Kristina Stubblefield - www.kristinastubblefield.com social media @kristinastubblefield  

In this episode, Kristina, Mike & Sharon discuss the first steps to take after saying yes to the marriage proposal.

Stay tuned! Podcast co-hosts Kristina, Mike & Sharon want you to take a minute to enjoy your engagement… and to also realize that over 2.5 million weddings are expected to take place in 2022 so venues and vendors are booking up quickly!

You’re getting married! We’re sharing a little advice as you start your planning journey... don’t be “married” to a particular date or venue. They may not be available! Tune in to this episode to hear all about staying flexible and the first calls you should be making after saying yes.

Listen to this episode to hear about having an open conversation with your fiancé to understand what each of you wants for your wedding day, about knowing your budget and about thinking long and hard about who you want to invite… since the number of invites will affect your potential venue choice and your budget. 

BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL UNDERSTAND the first phone calls you need to make after getting engaged.

What was the first call you made to start planning your wedding after you got engaged?  Tell us about it and tag us on Facebook or Instagram @theringtheblingandallthethings 

While you’re there, make sure you follow us @theringtheblingandallthethings so you can see behind the scenes where me, Mike & Sharon will take you from engagement to your wedding day and beyond with The Ring, The Bling & All The Things 

Connect with the hosts:

Kristina Stubblefield - www.kristinastubblefield.com or www.soinmediagroup.com

social media @kristinastubblefield_ or @soinmediagroup

Sharon Rumsey, A Perfect Plan Events www.aperfectplanevents.com social media @aperfectplankentuckiana

Michael Gaddie, Lloyd’s Florist  www.lloydsflorist.net  social media @lloydsflorist

*Please note - all episodes of The Ring The Bling and All The Things are pre-recorded and might not reflect the timeframe of release date. 

In this episode, Kristina sat down with entrepreneur and podcaster Angela Proffitt. Angela has over 22 years in the hospitality space and shares her thoughts on social media marketing, knowing your numbers to know your worth, capturing content… and explains that putting in the work and showing up consistently will yield your business a return on the time invested.

Are you giving your business maximum exposure in the digital marketing space? If you’re not consistently in front of your audience, you’re going to be forgotten. Tune in to this episode for tips on staying relevant for the younger generation of clients.

Do you know your numbers? As in, do you know what it costs to run your business hour by hour? Listen to this episode to hear special guest, Angela Proffitt, talk about knowing your worth, raising your rates and how to make the work you’re already doing count - because nothing is free!

Capturing behind the scenes content of your service based business is what your potential clients want to see. Beyond it being GOLD for your business… it is truly evergreen - meaning it doesn’t expire anytime soon. Stay tuned to this episode to hear when and how to capture this content.

BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL UNDERSTAND knowing your business numbers will help you know your worth and that treating your business like a client will take it to new heights.

How are you keeping yourself accountable for consistent content? Share with us and tag us on Facebook or Instagram @theringtheblingandallthethings

Connect with the host:
Kristina Stubblefield
www.kristinastubblefield.com
social media @kristinastubblefield  

Connect with out guest:
Angela Proffitt
Website: https://www.angelaproffitt.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/AngelaProffitt_
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/angelaproffitt/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AngelaProffittLLC/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gsdleader/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@angelaproffitt_

In this episode, Kristina and Mike explain how 2022 & 2023 will be host to more weddings in a year’s time than the industry has seen since the early 1980’s... and what trends you will see make a grand entrance and those that a lot of today’s couples have determined are dispensable!

What’s hot and what’s not for wedding trends in 2022 is covered in this episode! Take a listen as Kristina and Mike break down floral trends, live-streaming your ceremony, popular colors, planning for late night snacks at your reception, DIY décor and so much more!

Tune in to this episode to hear how destination weddings and more intimate ceremonies with 50 or less guests is what is trending with today’s modern couple.

Whether it’s charcuterie boards, donut walls, queso bars, Waffle House delivery or taco trucks, late night reception snacks are trending for 2022. Listen to this episode to hear all about it! 

BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL LEARN about the décor, apparel, colors and food trends coming for weddings in 2022 and beyond.

Have you already planned to implement one of the trends talked about in this podcast episode? Tell us about it and tag us on Facebook or Instagram @theringtheblingandallthethings 

While you’re there, make sure you follow us @theringtheblingandallthethings so you can see behind the scenes where me, Mike & Sharon will take you from engagement to your wedding day and beyond with The Ring, The Bling & All The Things 

Connect with the hosts:

Kristina Stubblefield - www.kristinastubblefield.com or www.soinmediagroup.com

social media @kristinastubblefield_ or @soinmediagroup

Sharon Rumsey, A Perfect Plan Events www.aperfectplanevents.com social media @aperfectplankentuckiana

Michael Gaddie, Lloyd’s Florist  www.lloydsflorist.net  social media @lloydsflorist

*Please note - all episodes of The Ring The Bling and All The Things are pre-recorded and might not reflect the timeframe of release date.