Wanna learn how to market your planning business to same-sex couples? Wanna learn how to plan same-sex weddings the right way? If so, then you’re gonna love this podcast episode! Bernadette Smith is the founder of 14 Stories and the Gay Wedding Institute. She’s a published author, speaker, and expert in the field of LGBTQ...

Wanna learn concrete ways to grow your business by harnessing the power of wedding industry trends? Wanna be a trendsetter, rather than a trend follower? If so, then this podcast episode is for you! Kylie Carlson is the CEO of the International Academy of Wedding and Event Planning, and she manages the publication of the...

Wanna hear one of the top wedding planners in the world reveal the keys to his success? If so, then this podcast episode is for you! David Tutera is a renowned celebrity wedding planner, bridal fashion designer, professional speaker, and author of seven books. He’s also the host of the WE tv shows, My Fair...

For the 29th episode of our Wedding Industry Insider podcast, I had the privilege of interviewing Heather Vickery, owner and success coach at Vickery & Co., based in Chicago. Heather has been an entrepreneur for nearly 20 years. She began her career as a wedding and event planner, and she’s been formally coaching other creative...

For the 28th episode of our Wedding Industry Insider podcast, I had the privilege of interviewing Rob Schenk, Editor in Chief of Wedding Industry Law Online and trial attorney at Schenk Smith LLC. Rob has been representing wedding industry professionals for nearly a decade, and his legal expertise extends to a broad range of crucial...

For the 27th episode of our Wedding Industry Insider podcast, I had the privilege of interviewing Candice Coppola, owner of Jubilee Events and Jubilee Events: Caribbean. Candice has a decade of experience as a wedding planner and designer, and she’s a published author. More recently, her natural talent and passion for business have led her...

For the 26th episode of our Wedding Industry Insider podcast, I had the privilege of interviewing Laurie Hartwell, the founder and CEO of The Bridal Society! Laurie has over 24 years of experience in the wedding industry, serving as a planner for a wide range of elite clientele. Through her work with The Bridal Society,...

For the 25th episode of our Wedding Industry Insider podcast, I had the privilege of interviewing Michael Cerbelli, one of the premier event planners in New York City and the founder of The Hot List! As the president of Cerbelli Creative, Michael has designed and executed first-class events from New York to New Delhi, Los...

Wanna learn a new system for running your wedding business with dramatically increased efficiency? If so, then this podcast episode is for you! Vanessa Joy has been a NJ and NYC wedding photographer for the past 18 years. She’s earned five college degrees, as well as a PPA Photographic Craftsman degree. She started her business,...