Explorez tous les épisodes du podcast The Confetti Hour Podcast
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| 'The Role of a Concierge Meteorologist in Wedding Planning' with Andrew Leavitt of Ironic Reports | 06 Jun 2024 | 01:01:45 | |
Andrew Leavitt is an event safety specialist with a focus on event meteorology. Andrew founded "Ironic" named in honor of Alanis Morissette in 2020 as the first global concierge event meteorology service, focusing on weddings, social, and corporate events. His journey in the event industry spans over 20 years, beginning with private event planning and gradually expanding into specialized roles in meteorology, crowd management, and risk mitigation. Since launching Ironic, he has had the pleasure of working with some of the largest names in wedding planning, including Bryan Rafanelli Events, Colin Cowie Lifestyle, The Lynden Lane Co., Marcy Blum Events, and many more. Andrew's core mission is to assist event professionals in adeptly navigating forecasted weather conditions, with a keen focus on ensuring guest safety and reducing legal risks during severe weather. His dedication to his field, combined with a personal passion for event production, shapes his approachable and knowledgeable persona in the world of event meteorology. You will hear all about Andrew's journey and he will be giving insight into 'The Role of a Concierge Meteorologist in Wedding Planning' and the emerging trend of hiring meteorologists for weddings and their impact. We will finish up with 'What He Wishes Other Vendors Knew' and his 'Confetti Hour Confession.' Featured Guest: Andrew Leavitt of Ironic Reports — Confetti Hour Squad: THE CONFETTI HOUR WEBSITE HELP SUPPORT OUR SHOW | BECOME A PATREON | |||
| 'Fighting Imposter Syndrome' with Rebecca Yale of Rebecca Yale Photography | 06 May 2024 | 01:01:17 | |
Rebecca Yale is an internationally acclaimed destination wedding photographer and educator based in California. She was named one of the top wedding photographers in the world by Harper's Bazaar and BRIDES and has been featured in 100+ publications including Martha Stewart Weddings, The Knot, and People Magazine. Rebecca is dedicated to empowering fellow creative entrepreneurs to find success by making intentional decisions for their art and business. You will hear all about Rebecca's journey and she will be sharing tips on fighting imposter syndrome and battling the need for external validation with the goal of finding happiness and gratification in your business. We will finish up with 'What She Wishes Other Vendors Knew' and her 'Confetti Hour Confession.'
Featured Guest: Rebecca Yale of Rebecca Yale Photography Website: www.rebeccayale.com & https://rebeccayalephotography.com/educational-courses Instagram: @rebeccayale Headshot Photography: Anya Kernes — Confetti Hour Squad: THE CONFETTI HOUR WEBSITE HELP SUPPORT OUR SHOW | BECOME A PATREON | |||
| 'How to Prepare for Economic Uncertainty' with Michelle Loretta | 27 Apr 2023 | 00:44:21 | |
Michelle Loretta is a strategist for the events industry and creator of Be Sage Consulting, formerly Sage Wedding Pros. She has been educating, coaching, and consulting event professionals since 2009. With a degree in accounting, roots at the Big 4 firm Deloitte, and experience as a stationery entrepreneur, she dissects numbers to help level-up businesses' earnings. These days, Michelle primarily provides financial strategy services and Fractional CFO consulting to event business owners. She has been asked to speak at a number of industry conferences, including Coterie, Lend & Gather, Wedding Wire World, NACE Experience, and The Special Event. She was named one of the TOP 1000 Event Professionals by BizBash in 2019. Michelle is also the winner of the 2021 ILEA ESPRIT best conference award for the Be Sage Conference. You will hear all about Michelle's journey and her tips on 'How to Prepare for Economic Uncertainty.' We will finish up with 'What She Wishes Other Vendors Knew' and her 'Confetti Hour Confession.' Featured Guest: Michelle Loretta with Be Sage Consulting Tune into Michelle's first episode on The Confetti Hour - Listen to the podcast here! ---- THE CONFETTI HOUR WEBSITE! This website is home for my mentoring services for wedding planners, my educational blog, the podcast, and one of my favorite new offerings -- THE CONFETTI HOUR SHOP! The shop offers digital resources, fun products, and my go-to business tools for wedding pros & so much more. Check out the new site at www.reneesabo.com! ——— Join Our Patreon Family! ——— Bring Your Event to Life! Merri is an online visualization platform for event planning that allows planners to bring their client's events to life in 3D. You can visualize your entire event using models of furniture, decor, flowers, and more, all within renderings of your venue! It also allows you to collaborate with your vendor team for seamless planning and execution of events. If you are a planner and are ready to see how Merri can uplevel your business, head to the MERRI website and use code 'RENEE' for a free 30-day trial! For venue or rental companies interested in becoming involved on the platform, you can email ambassador@bemerri.com to get started! | |||
| 'The Growing Power of Video Within the Wedding Industry' with Justin Schroth of Lucent Wedding Films | 12 Dec 2019 | 01:01:59 | |
Justin Schroth is the owner and lead cinematographer at Lucent Wedding Films, who has been creating wedding films for over 10 years throughout New England and beyond. Justin creates cinematic films for couples that are looking for authentic, natural, and real representation of their wedding day. You will hear all about Justin's journey on teaching himself how to produce films, start a business and eventually go full-time with his craft. We will also be speaking about 'The Growing Power of Video in the Wedding Industry,' and as always end with what Justin wishes other vendors knew and his confetti hour confession. Let's get this party started! Featured Guest: Justin Schroth of Lucent Wedding Films - LUX BOX | A full-service gifting company that specializes in customized gifts for any occasion whether it be weddings, corporate functions or social events. Check out their website to see some of their past work as well as their line of pre-curated boxes and their new holiday gifts at luxboxco.com. LUX BOX is offering a 15% discount for Confetti Hour listeners! Use promo code 'CONFETTI15' at luxboxco.com! The RRE Method | Join us at the Artful Wedding Production Workshop from March 3-4, 2020 workshop in Winston-Salem, NC, hosted by the team at Rebecca Rose Events! Head to www.rremethod.com/workshops to learn more, register and enter code 'confetti150' at checkout for $150 off your registration fee. As an added bonus, any attendee to purchase a ticket using our code will also be automatically entered to win a 3-hour coaching session post-workshop, a value of $1100! | |||
| 'Navigating the Trends' with Kelly and Camille Dolloff of Artistic Blossoms | 05 Dec 2019 | 01:07:45 | |
Artistic Blossoms has been producing fresh & innovative designs for Boston weddings and corporate events for over 32 years. Artistic Blossoms was the creative vision of founder and lead designer, Kelly Dolloff, an artist formally trained as a painter and glassblower, who ultimately discovered flowers as the perfect extension of her craft. After growing up in the industry, Kelly's daughter, Camille, joined the team full time in 2011. Together, Kelly & Camille lead Artistic Blossoms known for its innovative design, product of the highest quality, family-owned ethic, and down-to-earth service. Featured Guests: Kelly and Camille Dolloff of Artistic Blossoms Floral Design Studio - Thank You to our Sponsors! -The Tannery Loft | With membership tiers designed specially for our industry, planners and photographers alike can enjoy access to The Tannery Loft for styled shoots, open studio hours, VIP workshops, events, and more. For further information on becoming a member, head to thetanneryloft.com/memberships. - The RRE Method: Artful Wedding Production Workshop from March 3-4, 2020 workshop in Winston-Salem, NC.hosted by the team at Rebecca Rose Events. Head to www.rremethod.com/workshops to learn more, register and enter code 'confetti150' at checkout for $150 off your registration fee. As an added bonus, any attendee to purchase a ticket using our code will also be automatically entered to win a 3-hour coaching session post-workshop, a value of $1100! -Aisle Planner | Fellow wedding professionals, to try Aisle Planner for yourself and see why their platform is the lifestyle shift your business needs, head to www.aisleplanner.com and use code 'CONFETTI2019' to receive 25% off your first three months of your subscription. | |||
| 'Ditching the Fear to Sell with Confidence' with Becca Atchison of Rebecca Rose Events | 21 Nov 2019 | 01:07:41 | |
Becca Atchison is the founding partner of destination wedding planning, design, and production firm, Rebecca Rose Events, and serves as the company's creative director. With over 16 years of experience in the special events industry, she has created and executed events from intimate dinners for 10 to formal galas for 800. Together with her business partner, Betsy Krug, and their talented team, Becca is proud to have built a boutique event firm that specializes in destination weddings and bespoke social events and enjoys a national reputation for its unique approach to event production. Becca also enjoys coaching and consulting work and is passionate about helping others succeed in this industry. You will hear all about Becca's incredible journey and she will be teaching us on 'Ditching the Fear to Sell with Confidence'! As always, we will finish with what she wishes other vendors knew and her Confetti Hour confession. Featured Guest: Becca Atchison of Rebecca Rose Events To join Rebecca Rose Events for their next Artful Wedding Production workshop on March 3-4, 2020 (with an option to add a third day for those who are excited to focus on design!), learn more details at www.rremethod.com. - Thank You to our Sponsors! -The Tannery Loft | With membership tiers designed specially for our industry, planners and photographers alike can enjoy access to The Tannery Loft for styled shoots, open studio hours, VIP workshops, events, and more. For further information on becoming a member, head to thetanneryloft.com/memberships! -LUX BOX | A full-service gifting company that specializes in customized gifts for any occasion whether it be weddings, corporate functions or social events. Check out their website to see some of their past work as well as their line of pre-curated boxes and their new holiday gifts at luxboxco.com. LUX BOX is offering a 15% discount for Confetti Hour listeners! Use promo code 'CONFETTI15' at luxboxco.com! -Aisle Planner | Fellow wedding professionals, to try Aisle Planner for yourself and see why their platform is the lifestyle shift your business needs, head to www.aisleplanner.com and use code 'CONFETTI2019' to receive 25% off your first three months of your subscription. | |||
| 'Media Tips & Tricks' with Erica Corsano of Modern Luxury Weddings | 14 Nov 2019 | 00:52:00 | |
Erica Corsano is a seasoned journalist with over two decades of experience. She is a Content creator and media/brand consultant with a focus on travel, weddings, pets, style, culture and non-profits. Currently, Erica is the Editor in Chief of Modern Luxury Weddings Boston We will dive into Erica's journey and experience working as the Editor in Chief of Modern Luxury Weddings Boston, and she will also giving us useful 'Media Tips & Tricks'. We will finish with what she wishes other vendors knew and her Confetti Hour confession. Featured Guest: Erica Corsano of Modern Luxury Weddings Boston - Thank You to our Sponsors! -The Tannery Loft | With membership tiers designed specially for our industry, planners and photographers alike can enjoy access to The Tannery Loft for styled shoots, open studio hours, VIP workshops, events, and more. For further information on becoming a member, head to thetanneryloft.com/memberships! -LUX BOX | A full-service gifting company that specializes in customized gifts for any occasion whether it be weddings, corporate functions or social events. Check out their website to see some of their past work as well as their line of pre-curated boxes and their new holiday gifts at luxboxco.com. LUX BOX is offering a 15% discount for Confetti Hour listeners! Use promo code 'CONFETTI15' at luxboxco.com. | |||
| 'Pivoting to Longevity' with Tasha Bracken of Tasha Bracken Events | 07 Nov 2019 | 01:01:51 | |
Tasha Bracken, Principal Event Producer and Owner of Tasha Bracken Events. After almost two decades as a professional wedding planner, Tasha Bracken has left her mark on the Boston wedding scene. Her work has graced countless prestigious publications like Grace Ormonde, Style Me Pretty and Carats and Cake. Tasha's event designs are inspired by the individuality and personality of each of her clients. Her design aesthetic is heavily influenced by her love of fashion, travel and fine entertaining. Whether it's a wedding, dinner party, birthday or anniversary, Tasha views each celebration as an opportunity to tell her client's story. Her event designs are always infused with "thoughtful touches" in order to heighten the guest experience. Tasha loves the logistical details that are the foundation of any exceptional event. She is a strong believer that meticulous pre-planning can ensure event success. Many have said her timeline structure is one of the most detailed in the industry - A compliment that Tasha takes great pride in! You are going to get a peek into Tasha's world and she will also be speaking on 'Pivoting to Longevity'. We will finish with what she wishes other vendors knew and after a glass of bubbly, her confetti hour confession! Featured Guests: Tasha Bracken of Tasha Bracken Events — Thank You to our Sponsor! Aisle Planner | Fellow wedding professionals, to try Aisle Planner for yourself and see why their platform is the lifestyle shift your business needs, head to www.aisleplanner.com and use code 'CONFETTI2019' to receive 25% off your first three months of your subscription. | |||
| 'Creating a Company Where Women can be Creative, Productive & Independent' with LUX BOX Company | 31 Oct 2019 | 00:54:57 | |
LUX BOX company is a customized gifting company creating personalized thoughtful and beautiful gifts for weddings, corporate and social events. LUX BOX was co-founded by Anne-Marie Blatchford, Chloé Hantho and Olivia Jette. Anne-Marie comes from a marketing and interior design background. She ran her own design firm based in Montreal for 12 years. Anne-Marie also has extensive corporate board experience. Chloé graduated in 2016 from Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia with an Entrepreneurship degree and wanted to start her own business right out of school. Chloé has always loved photography and graphic design. She has an excellent eye for balance, colors and textures. Olivia is a 2012 Babson College graduate, also graduated with an Entrepreneurship degree. Oliva worked with the fashion company NIC+ZOE for 5 years as well as Wayfair as a category manager before coming on board to Lux Box full time. She brings strong salesmanship, corporate experience and workflow management that has been an asset for the growth of Lux Box. She also has an incredible sense of style and aesthetics! Anne-Marie, Chloé and Olivia share the ups and downs of starting their business and you won't want to miss hearing all about their incredible journey and mindset when it came to creating their business. You will also get an inside look at what there day to day looks like working as a mother-daughters trio! Featured Guests: Anne-Marie Blatchford, Chloé Hantho and Olivia Jette of LUX BOX company — LUX BOX Company | Our lovely guest, LUX BOX, is offering a 15% discount for Confetti Hour listeners! Use promo code 'CONFETTI15' at luxboxco.com! Fellow wedding professionals, to try Aisle Planner for yourself and see why their platform is the lifestyle shift your business needs, head to www.aisleplanner.com and use code 'CONFETTI2019' to receive 25% off your first three months of your subscription. | |||
| 'Challenges of a Non Profit Venue' with Kayleigh Tosches of The Gardens at Elm Bank | 24 Oct 2019 | 00:46:37 | |
Kayleigh Tosches is the Director of Events for The Gardens at Elm Bank and Massachusetts Horticultural Society. The Gardens at Elm Bank is a 36-acre property and a non-profit organization located in Wellesley, about 30 minutes outside of Boston. Over the past five years, she has worked with nearly 500 clients for weddings, social, corporate and mission-related events on the property. You are going to get a peek into Kayleigh's world and she will also be speaking on 'Challenges of a Non Profit Venue.' We will finish with what she wishes other vendors knew and her confetti hour confession! Featured Guest: Kayleigh Tosches of The Gardens at Elm Bank —- Thank You to our Sponsor! LUX BOX is a full-service gifting company that specializes in customized gifts for any occasion whether it be weddings, corporate functions or social events. Check out their website to see some of their past work as well as their line of pre-curated boxes and their new holiday gifts at luxboxco.com. You can also find them on Instagram at @luxboxco where you can DM them or you can email them at info@luxboxco.com. LUX BOX is offering a 15% discount for Confetti Hour listeners! Use promo code 'CONFETTI15' at luxboxco.com! | |||
| 'The Power to Choose' with Michelle Devoe of Demiche Beaute | 17 Oct 2019 | 01:00:47 | |
Michelle DeVoe is a bridal beauty pro and helps women discover their beauty from the inside out by enhancing what makes THEM feel most beautiful. You are going to get a peek into Michelle's world as a beauty pro and she will also be speaking on 'The Power to Choose'. We will finish with what she wishes other vendors knew and her confetti hour confession! | |||
| 'The Value of Vendor Relationships' with Ashley Machon of Ryan Designs | 10 Oct 2019 | 00:56:27 | |
Ashley Machon, Senior Event Designer, Operations Manager and Social Media Manager at Ryan Designs. Ashley assists clients, planners & vendors with designing their overall look they're trying to achieve with inspiration photos & custom layouts. Ashley graduated from Community College of Rhode Island with a degree in Hotel, Hospitality & Tourism, as well as the New York Art Institute of Design for Wedding & Event Planning. Her biggest accomplishments has been growing Ryan Designs to where it is today, along with her dedicated and hardworking co-workers. Featured Guest: Ashley Machon of Ryan Designs - Thank you to our sponsor: Fellow wedding professionals, to try Aisle Planner for yourself and see why their platform is the lifestyle shift your business needs, head to www.aisleplanner.com and use code 'CONFETTI2019' to receive 25% off your first three months of your subscription. | |||
| 'The Importance of a Side Hustle' with Lo McShay of LoLo Event Design & The Girlbossbride Guide | 03 Oct 2019 | 00:40:09 | |
Lo McShay began her professional career in the Boston advertising industry working across traditional and digital media landscapes. Her work with national and international brands including General Motors and Emirates, developed her project, client and budget management skills. With a lifelong passion for entertaining, Lo focused these talents on a new venture – LoLo Event Design. What began around a dining room table has grown into a highly sought-after boutique event design and coordination firm named "2015 Best of Boston" by The Improper Bostonian. In 2018, Lo launched The #Girlbossbride Guide to bring her process of planning and styling to the woman who wants to be the CEO of her wedding. This virtual guide aims to make the planning process fun, while empowering couples to design a day as unique as their love story. You are going to get a peek into Lo's world and she will also be speaking on The Importance of a Side Hustle. We will finish with what she wishes other vendors knew and her confetti hour confession! Featured Guest: Lo McShay of LoLo Event Design & The Girlbossbride Guide Website: LoLo Event Design, The Girlbossbride Guide Instagram: @loloevents, @girlbossbride | |||
| 'Collaborating with Vendors to Enhance Your Business and Brand' with Real Deal Wedding Insiders® Edna Dratch-Parker and Jeri Solomon | 20 Apr 2023 | 01:04:24 | |
With a combined 30-plus years of experience and hundreds of weddings produced in the Boston and New England area, Real Deal Wedding Insiders® Edna Dratch-Parker and Jeri Solomon have seen it all. Edna is the founder and creative director of EFD Creative—Event Planning & Design, and Jeri owns Jeri Solomon Floral Design. They combined their depth of knowledge and real-life experiences to write Guide to Smart Wedding Planning to help couples set a solid foundation for their wedding planning journey. You will hear all about Edna and Jeri's journeys and their tips on 'Collaborating with Vendors to Enhance Your Business and Brand.' We will finish up with 'What They Wish Other Vendors Knew' and their 'Confetti Hour Confession.' Featured Guests: Real Deal Wedding Insiders® Edna Dratch-Parker and Jeri Solomon THE CONFETTI HOUR WEBSITE IS HERE! This website is home for my mentoring services for wedding planners, my educational blog, the podcast, and one of my favorite new offerings -- THE CONFETTI HOUR SHOP! The shop offers digital resources, fun products, and my go-to business tools for wedding pros & so much more. Check out the new site at www.reneesabo.com! ——— Join Our Patreon Family! ——— Bring Your Event to Life! Merri is an online visualization platform for event planning that allows planners to bring their client's events to life in 3D. You can visualize your entire event using models of furniture, decor, flowers, and more, all within renderings of your venue! It also allows you to collaborate with your vendor team for seamless planning and execution of events. If you are a planner and are ready to see how Merri can uplevel your business, head to the MERRI website and use code 'RENEE' for a free 30-day trial! For venue or rental companies interested in becoming involved on the platform, you can email ambassador@bemerri.com to get started!
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| 'How to Advocate for Yourself Within Your Career' with Monique Jeffrey of Bramble Hospitality Group | 26 Sep 2019 | 01:14:41 | |
Monique's passion for events started at an early age in restaurants and catering and she finally found her feet when she started working for Willowdale Estate in January of 2012. For several years she has worked with hundreds of couples to create and execute memorable events in her roles as Event Coordinator, Planning and Production Manager and Director of Events. Most recently (you heard it here first!) she has accepted the position of Vice President of Operations, ensuring that the day-to-day operations of both properties run with utmost efficiency and the highest level of customer service and hospitality. Featured Guest: Monique Jeffrey, CSEP, the Vice President of Operations for Bramble Hospitality Group Websites: www.willowdaleestate.com + www.briarbarninn.com Instagrams: @willowdaletoday, @briarbarninn, @groverowley, @thespa_rowley - | |||
| 'Finding Your Niche in a Crowded Market' with Catherine Threlkeld Photography | 19 Sep 2019 | 00:53:11 | |
Catherine is a film wedding photographer based in Boston, MA. After starting her photography career in Louisiana as a newspaper photographer, Catherine shifted to weddings 4 years ago when she moved to Boston. She loves creating joyful photography experiences for her couples and their families. Catherine's style mixes her photojournalism education, fine art film photography, and her passion for witnessing love stories. You are going to get a peek into Catherine's world and she will also be sharing her expertise on 'Finding Your Niche in a Crowded Market'. We will finish with what she wishes other vendors knew and after a couple glasses of bubbly, her confetti hour confession! Featured Guest: Catherine Threlkeld of Catherine Threlkeld Photography Website: www.catherinethrelkeldphotography.com Instagram: @catherinethrelkeldphotographyc- THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR: JNG Event Consulting | To connect with JNG, head to www.jngeventconsulting.com or @jngeventconsulting or find Jimmy on his TV show 'Jimmy's Decorative Moments' @jimmysdecorativemoments! | |||
| 'Trademarks, Copyrights, Contracts, LLC's, Oh My! with Nicole Swartz of Sprout Law | 12 Sep 2019 | 00:51:11 | |
Nicole is an attorney + founder of Sprout Law, a law firm for women. She helps women with business registration, trademarks, copyrights, contracts, and funding. She's spoken at South by Southwest and Alt Summit (which is where we met!). She is featured as an expert in the Washington Post, Girlboss, Brit + Co, Hello Giggles, Belong, Bustle, and CNBC. Tune is as we give each other compliment sandwiches, hear about Nicole's truly inspiring entrepreneurial journey and chat all things legal that you should be aware of as a small business owner. Featured Guest // Nicole Swartz of Sprout Law + The Sprout Society Instagram: @sproutlaw // @thesproutsociety Website: www.sproutlaw.com // www.thesproutsociety.com - | |||
| 'Humanized Technology' with Trevor Wessman-Lavelle of Aisle Planner | 05 Sep 2019 | 01:29:51 | |
While Trevor spent the bulk of his career working for brands and agencies serving the sporting goods, active lifestyle and cosmetics segments including Reef, Sephora, Merrell, Taylormade & Adidas with a focus on consumer experience, he started in the weddings and special events industry working in San Diego with a prominent floral and decor company selling and designing and executing weddings and special events. A surfer, husband and broke father of two girls, Trevor is madly passionate about the human aspect of business, building relationships with meaning and finding fantastic brand stories that inspire people to find their best business selves. You are going to hear all about Trevor's journey, all about Aisle Planner and how they serve wedding creatives. In addition, he will be speaking on the topic of 'Humanized Technology' and what a huge impact on our future as creatives and how to embrace it! We will finish with what he wishes other creatives knew and his confetti hour confession! - Aisle Planner is excited to announce the launch of The Aisle Planner Experience" an exclusive education and networking event designed to inspire, inform and encourage deeper engagement with Aisle Planner's "Power of One": their full suite of marketing and publishing, client management, and planning and project management tools. All in one place. All behind one login. - Featured Guest // Trevor Wessman-Lavelle the VP of Sales & Marketing at Aisle Planner - Thank you to our sponsors: Aisle Planner | To try Aisle Planner for yourself and see why their platform is the lifestyle shift your business needs, head to www.aisleplanner.com and use code 'CONFETTI2019'to receive 25% off your first three months of your subscription. JNG Event Consulting | To connect with JNG, head to www.jngeventconsulting.com or @jngeventconsulting or find Jimmy on his TV show 'Jimmy's Decorative Moments' @jimmysdecorativemoments! | |||
| A Little Recap on Attending The School of Styling with your host, Renée Sabo of Urban Soirée | 29 Aug 2019 | 00:41:25 | |
Renée gives an overview of the July 2019 TSOS workshop that she attended last month in Greensboro, NC, for the second year in a row! She recaps her experience and provides her honest thoughts on if it is worth the investment, what type of educational speakers and content is provided and gives examples on the areas where it helped with her business! For further information on The School of Styling, visit www.theschoolofstyling.com | |||
| 'The Importance of Creative Education' with Meg Simone and Brea McDonald of Relevant Workshop | 22 Aug 2019 | 00:56:35 | |
About Our Lovely Guests: Brea's been photographing weddings and family portraits throughout New England for over 15 years. Her timeless style has carved a niche in the market with couples that seek out a classic New England feel for their celebrations and family memories. Brea understands the sentimental value of our region and why people travel here to make family memories. Brea's wedding photography has been featured on many blogs as well as the pages and covers of both local and national publications. After growing up in Lovell, Maine and then spending her college years in Portland, Brea moved to the island of Nantucket for 8 years. You can now find her back in Maine living near the beach in Wells with her husband, son and 2 adorable corgi's! For the last ten winters, when the "off-season" hits you can find Meg (and Camera 2) skiing and traveling around the US and Canada in their camper van. Conducting business and drafting contracts from coffee shops, tea houses, public libraries, and parking lots from Boston to British Columbia. Featured Guests: The Relevant Workshop Instagram: @relevantworkshop, co-founders: @megsimone @breamcdonaldphotography Website: https://relevantworkshop.com | |||
| 'Marketing in a Modern World' with Natalie Denyse of In Good Company PR | 15 Aug 2019 | 00:53:59 | |
Natalie Denyse is the owner of In Good Company PR, a boutique PR and marketing firm specializing in the wedding, events and hospitality world. In Good Company PR has represented tastemakers around the world; from destination event planners and top photographers to unique catering companies, jewelry designers, and more. With a holistic view of marketing, In Good Company PR is a committed partner to their clients - using media relations, social and content in tandem to generate strategic growth for creative brands. Natalie's clients have appeared in The New York Times, Inc Magazine, Entrepreneur, Martha Stewart Weddings, Vogue and more. Stay tuned for the end of our conversation for a special opportunity to get more support from In Good Company PR this year. You are going to get a glimpse into Natalie's world working with inspiring event professionals to build their businesses, as well as her own journey as the inspiring creative entrepreneur she is. Natalie will also be speaking on 'Marketing in a Modern World' and the importance of diversifying your marketing efforts to ensure brand longevity and relevance. We will finish with what she wishes other vendors knew and her confetti hour confession! Launching this Fall, In Good Company PR will be offering an expert-led course called the 'The Essential PR & Marketi Field Guide,' serving creative brands in the wedding, events and hospitality world looking to accelerate their PR & marketing strategy, achieve market clarity, and creative freedom. Stay tuned #confettihoursquad for a special offer this Fall! Featured Guest // Natalie Denyse of In Good Company PR Natalie is offering our #confettihoursquad, $100 off 'The Essential PR & Marketing Field Guide,' using promo code 'CONFETTI'! | |||
| 'The Importance of Honing Your Craft Before Starting Your Business' with Stephanie Vegliante Photography | 08 Aug 2019 | 00:53:26 | |
Stephanie is a lifestyle and wedding photographer throughout New England, NYC, and Europe. Steph's business transformed from a childhood hobby into a career following an education in photography both in the US and in the Greek Isles. She has created a comfortable and authentic atmosphere for her clients while capturing the most exciting moments of their lives with charisma, enthusiasm, and genuine care since 2006. Her work has taken her across the world and she has been published both nationally and internationally. Featured Guest: Stephanie Witman of Stephanie Vegliante Photography Website: www.photographysv.com Instagram: @stephanievegliante | |||
| 'Becoming the CEO of Your Wedding Business' with Heidi Thompson of Evolve Your Wedding Business | 25 Jul 2019 | 00:51:14 | |
Heidi Thompson is the best-selling author of Clone Your Best Clients and the founder of Evolve Your Wedding Business where she specializes in business and marketing strategy for wedding professionals. She helps wedding professionals grow their businesses and reach their goals without going crazy in the process. Her business & marketing expertise has been featured on several wedding and business outlets including The Huffington Post, Social Media Examiner, Wedding Business Magazine, Sprouting Photographer, Photo Biz Xposed, Honeybook, WeddingWire World and an advisory board member for the UK Academy Of Wedding & Event Planning. Heidi will be sharing her expertise on 'Becoming the CEO of Your Wedding Business,' which will explain actionable things you can do to take better control of their time and step into YOUR role as the CEO of your business. This is a topic you won't want to miss! Featured Guest // Heidi Thompson of Evolve Your Wedding Business: Website: www.evolveyourweddingbusiness.com Instagram: @evolveyourweddingbusiness Sign up for Heidi's upcoming webinar: 'How To Make Marketing Your Wedding Business Easier & More Effective,' launching on August 7th. | |||
| 'Life of an Entrepreneur' with Sarah Narcus of Without A Hitch & Olio | 18 Jul 2019 | 01:04:10 | |
Sarah, a Boston native, has been planning events of all sizes for more than 15 years. She was working in nonprofit and corporate events, planning their fundraisers and other large-scale events, when she took the leap to start her own event coordination business Without A Hitch. Most recently, Sarah has launched a new business venture with her mother: a brand new event venue located just north of Boston called Olio. I am so excited for you to hear Sarah's journey from operating a successful event coordination business to launching a gorgeous new venue, she is one to watch and one to learn from and this episode is such a treat for you #confettihoursquad. We will also touch on Life as Entrepreneurs and the highs and lows we've found since opening our businesses. We will finish with what she wishes other vendors knew and her confetti hour confession! Featured Guest:Sarah Narcus of Without A Hitch & Olio Website: www.withoutahitchboston.com + www.oliopeabody.com Instagram: @withoutahitchbo + @oliopeabody ——— This week's episode is sponsored by Aisle Planner! To try Aisle Planner for yourself and see why their platform is the lifestyle shift your business needs, head to www.aisleplanner.com and use code CONFETTI2019 to receive 25% off your first three months of your subscription. | |||
| 'Benefits of a Ballroom Wedding' with Jillian Nichols of The Langham Boston | 14 Apr 2023 | 00:59:54 | |
Jillian Nichols is a tenured, professional, and driven Director of Catering and Conference Services. She lives and breathes hospitality and strives for 5-star service in all of her team members, herself, and her employer. She has worked for numerous four, and five-star properties such as The Langham, Boca Raton Resort, and Club & Hotel Viking. While reopening the Langham Boston for the last two years, she has served on the Board for Boston Wedding Group as Educational Chair, Vice-President, and in 2023 as Co-President. You will hear all about Jillian's journey and her tips on the 'Benefits of a Ballroom Wedding.' We will finish up with 'What She Wishes Other Vendors Knew' and her 'Confetti Hour Confession.' Featured Guest: Jillian M. Nichols with The Langham, Boston THE CONFETTI HOUR WEBSITE IS HERE! This website is home for my mentoring services for wedding planners, my educational blog, the podcast, and one of my favorite new offerings -- THE CONFETTI HOUR SHOP! The shop offers digital resources, fun products, and my go-to business tools for wedding pros & so much more. Check out the new site at www.reneesabo.com! ——— Join Our Patreon Family! ——— Bring Your Event to Life! Merri is an online visualization platform for event planning that allows planners to bring their client's events to life in 3D. You can visualize your entire event using models of furniture, decor, flowers, and more, all within renderings of your venue! It also allows you to collaborate with your vendor team for seamless planning and execution of events. If you are a planner and are ready to see how Merri can uplevel your business, head to the MERRI website and use code 'RENEE' for a free 30-day trial! For venue or rental companies interested in becoming involved on the platform, you can email ambassador@bemerri.com to get started! | |||
| 'Setting Client Expectations Within a Creative Field' with Jenny Luu Hair + Makeup | 11 Jul 2019 | 00:41:22 | |
Jenny Luu is a Makeup + Hair Styling Artist and Esthetician with a life long passion in the beauty and skincare industry. She has been in the beauty industry for 13 years and has worked with brides for the past 12 years. Jenny has received seven The Knot Best of Weddings awards and is part of The Knot Hall of Fame. Prior to the beauty industry, Jenny had a life long career in the corporate world in the IT field. She was always drawn to skincare and makeup and one day decided to attend Elizabeth Grady School of Esthetics and years later, Toni & Guy Hair Academy. She started off collaborating with as many photographers and models to build a portfolio and then discovered a love doing weddings. She left the corporate world 7 years ago to pursue working with brides full time and it was one of the best decisions ever. Jenny believes in providing the ultimate experience for her brides as it's not only about doing their hair and makeup. It's about building a connection, trust and making sure they are well prepared for their trial and wedding day. She is truly dedicated to making sure her brides look and feel perfect while ensuring their entire process is stress-free and fun when it comes to beauty. You are going to get a peek into Jenny's world as a Makeup + Hair Styling Artist and Esthetician and she is going to be chatting with us about 'Setting Client Expectations within a Creative Field'. We will finish with what she wishes other vendors knew and after a couple glasses of bubbly, her confetti hour confession! Featured Guest: Jenny Luu Hair + Makeup Website: www.jcluu.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/_jennyluu | |||
| A Little Q&A with your Host, Renée Sabo of Urban Soirée | 27 Jun 2019 | 00:42:19 | |
Renée is holding a Q&A episode to answer questions from our #confettihoursquad! From how many trial and error moments did it take to structure her packages, to what does a planner really need when they reach out for availability — some of your common and recent questions are answered in this quick little Q&A session! Enjoy! xo | |||
| 'Tips on Styling Meaningful Events' with Robin Legere of Party Rental Ltd. | 20 Jun 2019 | 01:11:09 | |
Robin is a Business Development Manager for one of the industry leading, special event rental company, Party Rental Ltd. Headquartered just outside New York City since the early seventies, Party Rental Ltd. covers eight states and services over 55,000 events yearly throughout their five warehouses and nine showroom locations. Robin joined the Boston team shortly after the legendary pink hippo trucks made their way up to Massachusetts in 2017. Bringing a creative eye and passion for production to the Boston-based team, Robin works closely with all types of industry clients in both corporate and social settings, including event planners, caterers and venues to style, detail and execute successful weddings and special events in Massachusetts and beyond. Robin has collaborated on weddings, industry events and styled shoots that have been featured in Boston Magazine, Style Me Pretty, Bliss Celebrations and BizBash, just to name just a few. She's extremely involved in Boston industry associations and is a loyal member of ILEA, Boston Wedding Group, and she serves on the Board for NACE Boston. You will get a sneak peek into Robin's world working for a special event rental company and she will also be speaking on 'Tops on Styling Meaningful Events'. We will finish with what she wishes other vendors knew and after a couple glasses of bubbly, her confetti hour confessions! Featured Guest: Robin Legere of Party Rental Ltd. Website: www.partyrentalltd.com Instagram: @partyrentalltd Robin's Instagram: @ourfinalrestingplace, @robinlindsay | |||
| 'Essential Dynamics of a Successful Business Partnership' with Natalie Pinney and Moira Thompson of Whim Events | 13 Jun 2019 | 01:08:15 | |
Together over a lot of coffee, crazy ideas and a mutual love for making people's dreams come true, Moira & Natalie founded Whim Events in 2011. They have designed and planned hundreds of weddings throughout the New England, and were named Best Wedding Planner in Boston by Boston Magazine in 2018. With over ten years of experience, the two specialize in joyfully and thoughtfully guiding couples through every stage of the engagement, and believe planning should be as joyful and fun as the day itself. Natalie moved to Boston in 2003 to receive her Masters in marketing at Emerson College. She began her career in working as the brand manager and event planner for the global alcohol brand Magners Irish Cider in Boston and Germany before co-founding Whim Events. In addition to planning and producing weddings all over New England, Moira and Natalie are also active in the Boston small business industry and are passionate about uniting other local creatives in the community to engage in collaboration over competition. You will hear ALL about their incredible services for both couples and creatives, as well as their insight and expert advice on 'Essential Dynamics of a Successful Business Partnership.' We will finish up with what these ladies wish other vendors knew and their confetti hour confessions! Featured Guests: Natalie Pinney and Moira Thompson of Whim Events Instagram: @whimevents Website: www.whimevents.com | |||
| 'Breaking Into the Event industry as an Emerging Young Professional' with Natalie Chai of Urban Soirée | 06 Jun 2019 | 00:53:08 | |
This week, Renée is sitting down with her intern turned part-time virtual assistant, Natalie Chai. The wedding industry has evolved tremendously over the years and there is a huge increase in emerging event professionals who are actively working hard towards a career in weddings. Natalie is a recent graduate from Boston University's Hospitality Program, who has worked her way up the industry ladder to gain experience in different facets of the wedding field. Renée and Natalie chat about her role with Urban Soirée and her growth through the industry through her past internships, education programs and job opportunities that have best prepared her for a career in the industry! Natalie will also be giving tips to fellow students on how to break into the event industry the right way and best prepare yourself to become a wedding and event professional. Featured Guest: Natalie Chai of Urban Soirée Instagram: @natalie_chai | |||
| 'Design and Creativity within a Small Business' with Julie Pike of Fete Collection | 30 May 2019 | 00:45:26 | |
Julie is the co-owner of Fete Collection, a luxury stationery boutique designed to celebrate every special occasion through a thoughtfully curated collection of custom invitations & personalized paper goods. Fete has been named Best of Boston in 2017 and 2018 and is a go-to expert in the wedding and event industry. With a belief that all of life's celebrations are important and should be feted - Julie and her business partner, Eileen Sherman, founded Fete Collection in 2016. Recognizing that in our digital world of e-vites, Instagram, Twitter and constant status updates, there are still certain milestones that will always call for substance and style --- The art of creating unique and exquisite paper goods for their clients is Fete's mission. Julie brings her years of event planning & wholesale printing expertise to the world of modern correspondence. She understands weddings and events beyond the scope of paper. You will hear all about Julie's journey and we will discuss how to thrive when it comes to 'Design and Creativity within a Small Business'. We will finish up our episode with 'What Julie Wishes Other Vendors Knew' and her Confetti Hour Confession. Featured Guest // Julie Pike of Fete Collection Instagram // @fetecollection Website // www.shopfete.com | |||
| 'How to Tackle Instagram Without Letting It Control Your Life' with Megan DeWaele Bieber of Hitched with a Hashtag | 23 May 2019 | 00:53:56 | |
After successfully planning her own wedding in early March 2018, Megan realized there was a gap in the wedding vendor market for the social media savvy bride. With the belief that the most important event in a couple's life should have a kick ass social media strategy, Megan decided to combine her two loves: social media and wedding planning and create hitched with a hashtag. Megan has helped dozens of brides extend their weddings on Instagram and vendors who need guidance in leveraging social media to market their services. She holds eight plus years of social media marketing strategy experience for big tech brands in Boston. In addition to working directly with brides, she services wedding professionals who are looking to master their social media game, in order to grow their followers and discover new clients. You will hear all about Megan's journey to starting and running her business, as well as her tried and true tips on how to 'How To Tackle Instagram Without Letting It Control Your Life.'
Instagram: @hitchedwithahashtag Website: www.hitchedwithahashtag.com | |||
| 'How to Best Serve a Luxury Clientele' with Brian Lee of Elevated Pulse Productions | 16 May 2019 | 01:18:57 | |
Brian Lee has been a fixture in the wedding and event industry for over 10 years. He started DJing professionally over 15 years ago as a nightclub DJ, and had the opportunity to venture into the wedding and corporate event market. Brian quickly realized that there was a huge gap between skilled, beat mixing DJs who could also be professional on a microphone in front of a crowd, and deliver excellent customer service to clients. And so, Elevated Pulse Productions was created. Brian feels grateful to have had the opportunity to work on several high profile weddings with clients ranging from international super models to multiple NFL, MLB, and NHL players, to title holding UFC fighters. Brian also DJed on David Tutera's wedding reality show, and the wedding of the President of iHeartRadio. You will hear all about Brian's journey and he will be giving tips on 'How to Best Serve a Luxury Clientele.' This topic is so incredibly important when it comes to the wedding industry and we are so excited for you to hear from a true expert in the event industry. Follow our Featured Guest, Brian Lee of Elevated Pulse Productions Instagram: @elevatedpulse Website: www.elevatedpulsepro.com | |||
| 'Being an Introverted Extrovert in the Event Industry' with Jim Tomasso of ROCKSTAR LIMO | 09 May 2019 | 01:14:46 | |
Jim is the Greater Boston Area Sales Manager for ROCKSTAR LIMO and as of recent, Jim has taken on the role of Global Sales Manager for the corporate brand of the company called AOT Global. Between the two brands, the company provides chauffeured ground transportation in over 1000 cities worldwide. Jim has over 20 years of sales, management, and customer service expertise and his role representing the ROCKSTAR LIMO brand includes managing relationships with New England wedding & event planners, venues & vendors. His passion is building strong, client focused, long term relationships.
Featured Guest, Jim Tomasso of ROCKSTAR LIMO Social Media: Website: www.rockstarlimo.net // www.aotglobal.com | |||
| BONUS EPISODE: LIVE from ILEA Chapter Leader Summit | 07 May 2019 | 00:33:25 | |
The Confetti Hour Podcast is coming at you LIVE for a bonus episode this week to provide a truly candid conversation among ILEA Members. Renée is joined by four of her fellow ILEA Boston board members: Blair Allen-Mitcham (incoming President), Ken Barrett-Sweet (incoming VP of Education and Programs), Lynne Reznick (incoming Director of Membership), and Jodi Gold (incoming Director of Programs), and two incredible ILEA Greater Philadelphia Chapter members, Erin Crofchick (Current President) and Christy Brenner (Current VP of Membership). As a group, these ILEA members discuss the power of being in an association and the value of being in ILEA. The group also share an open and honest conversation on working together as wedding professionals. LEARN MORE ABOUT ILEA: ILEA Boston // www.ileaboston.com ILEA Greater Philadelphia Chapter // www.ileaphila.com Featured Guests: Blair Allen-Mitcham, BAM Events, www.BAMEvents.net Ken Barrett-Sweet, The Catered Affair, www.thecateredaffair.com Lynne Reznick, :Lynne Reznick Photography, www.lynnereznickphotography.com Jodi Gold, Siagel Productions, www.siagelproductions.com Erin Crofchick, Schulson Catering, www.schulsoncatering.com Christy Brenner, Let's Do Linens, www.letsdolinens.com | |||
| 'How to Nail Your Clients Event Design' with Tracy Taylor Ward of Tracy Taylor Ward Design | 06 Apr 2023 | 00:35:30 | |
Tracy Taylor Ward Design plans, designs and produces (with florals and stationery in-house!) exceptional events throughout the world. Their award-winning firm is named on the Brides Best Planner list, and has been featured in Vogue, Harper's Bazaar, The New York Times, Martha Stewart Weddings, and Town & Country, to name a few. With offices in New York City and South Florida, the TTWD team strives to exceed your expectations and deliver an unparalleled experience every step of the way. You will hear all about Tracy Taylor Ward's journey and her tips on 'How to Nail Your Clients Event Design.' We will finish up with 'What She Wishes Other Vendors Knew' and her 'Confetti Hour Confession.' Featured Guest: Tracy Taylor Ward with Tracy Taylor Ward Design
——— Confetti Hour Squad, my new education website is HERE!!! This site is a new home for my mentoring services for wedding planners, my educational blog, the podcast, and one of my favorite new offerings -- THE CONFETTI HOUR SHOP! The shop offers digital resources, fun products, and my go-to business tools for wedding pros & so much more. With excitement for our new season, I also dropped my first INTENSIVE GUIDE for wedding planners in my shop! A Guide to 'Creating A Process Driven Approach to Wedding Planning' is a 15-page step-by-step guide on creating a planning process for a wedding, no matter what style, budget, or kind of client you are serving! Head to www.reneesabo.com to learn more. ——— Bring Your Event to Life! Merri is a visualization online platform made for event planning that allows planners to bring their client's events to life in 3D. You can visualize your entire event using models of furniture, decor, flowers, and more, all within renderings of your venue! It also allows you to collaborate with your vendor team for seamless planning and execution of events. If you are a planner and would like to see what Merri can do for you, head to the MERRI website and use code 'RENEE' for a free 30-day trial! For venue or rental companies interested in becoming involved on the platform, you can email ambassador@bemerri.com to get started! | |||
| 'Honing Your Creative Voice to Best Serve Your Clients' with Elizabeth LaDuca Photography | 02 May 2019 | 00:53:20 | |
Elizabeth is a wedding photographer focused on creating emotive and honest photography for discerning couples. She specializes in traditional film photography, and seeks to tell a couple's story from their biggest emotion to the smallest detail on their wedding day. Elizabeth's work has been featured in BRIDES, Vanity Fair, Style Me Pretty, Carats & Cake and she was named 'Best Wedding Photographer' by Boston Magazine in 2018. She is based in Massachusetts and welcomes travel for celebrations around the country. You will hear all about Elizabeth's journey and she will be giving tips on 'Honing your Creative Voice to Best Serve Your Clients.' We will finish up our episode with 'What She Wishes Other Vendors Knew' and her Confetti Hour Confession. Follow our Featured Guest, Elizabeth LaDuca Photography Instagram: @elizabethladuca Website: www.elizabethladuca.com // www.elizabethladucaprintshop.com | |||
| 'The Importance of Letting Your Team Shine' with Ken Barrett-Sweet of The Catered Affair | 25 Apr 2019 | 01:07:52 | |
With over 20 years of experience working in the hospitality and event industry, Ken brings a level of creativity, passion and professionalism to each event that is truly inspiring. From Executive Chef to Director of Catering, you will hear all about Ken's interesting journey and all the highs and lows in between. Sometimes it can be so hard to let go and trust your team to execute a perfect wedding or event. Ken and I also touch upon the importance of effectively leading your team your team so they can shine like stars, which in turn allows you to do bigger and better things for your company or business. Follow our Featured Guest, Ken Barrett-Sweet: Instagram: @thecateredaffair // @kenbarrettsweet Website: http://www.thecateredaffair.com | |||
| 'Real Talk: Sales & Turnover' with Ashley Kirouac of Fairmont Copley Plaza | 18 Apr 2019 | 01:20:42 | |
Starting as a temp server for catering events all around New England, Ashley Kirouac truly learned what it takes to plan an event from the ground up. From there she jumped into the event world as a banquet manager and continued to grow over the following 4 1/2 years as an Event Sales Manager at Hyatt Regency Cambridge, where she won Manager of the Year and Hyachievers - a coveted spot of the top 100 Event Sales Managers within the Americas. Ashley has now taken the luxury market by storm, as the newest Catering Sales Manager and Wedding Specialist at the beautiful Fairmont Copley Plaza. You will hear all about Ashley's journey on getting into the event industry and her passion for working within the hospitality industry. We will finish up with our thoughts on the future and after a couple glasses of bubbly, our confetti hour confessions. Follow our Featured Guest, Ashley Kirouac: Instagram:@fairmontcopley @ashleykirouac Website: www.fairmont.com/copley-plaza-boston | |||
| 'Basement Betty turned Luxury Floral Designer' with Gregory Costa of Flou(-e)r Specialty Floral Events | 11 Apr 2019 | 01:28:01 | |
Gregory is the head designer and managing partner of Flou(‑e)r Specialty Floral Events, a luxury floral design studio in Boston that has been creating one of a kind floral design for the past 10 years. You will hear all about Gregory's imprecise journey on starting his business and how he evolved from 'Basement Betty' to a Luxury Floral Designer. Follow our Featured Guest, Gregory Costa: Instagram: @flouer_specialtyevents Website: www.myflouer.com | |||
| 'Mastering Longevity in an Evolving Industry' with David Lombardo of Lombardo's | 06 Apr 2019 | 01:23:29 | |
I can't wait for you all to hear about the impressive journey that David and the Lombardo family has had -- from opening their first function hall in East Boston in 1963 to present day: operating one of Greater Boston's premier wedding and event venue as a successful fourth-generation owned and operated family business. David is a born leader, whose professionalism, expertise and enthusiasm brings pure joy to all clients and vendors planning an event at Lombardo's. David will also give insight into how his family has successfully built longevity in an evolving industry and maintains their reputation as one of South Shore's premier wedding venues. Follow our Featured Guest, David Lombardo: Instagram:@lombardosevents @lombardostogo @lombardostailgate Personal Instagram: @lombardoboss Website: www.lombardos.com | |||
| 'Build a Brand that Sells, So You Don't Have To' with Mollie Marrocco | 28 Mar 2019 | 01:07:17 | |
Mollie lets us in on her career journey from high school teacher to wedding planner, and now brand coach. You will hear about her passion and joy for helping creatives feel confident about their brand presence by working with them to develop effective messaging and copy that attracts their dream clients. We also discuss the benefits of having a standout online presence that specifically targets your ideal client, and ultimately sells itself. With Mollie's incredibly helpful tips, you will have the tools to build a brand that creates a personal connection with clients from the start, so that you never have to sell yourself or your value. Instead, your prospective clients will be filling out your contact form thinking, "How soon can we get started?!" rather than wondering if you are the right person for the job. Doesn't that sound amazing? Tune in to hear from this talented lady! Follow our Featured Guest, Mollie Marrocco: Instagram: @MollieMarrocco | |||
| 'The Artist Behind the Lens' with Lara Woolfson of Studio Nouveau | 23 Mar 2019 | 01:20:39 | |
With a MFA in visual art and a passion for curating stunning imagery that lights up each of her clients, Lara Woolfson has built a successful career within the photography field. As one authentic, fierce, and truly professional boss lady, she has earned a strong reputation within the wedding industry over past 12 years through her carefully composed, expertly encapsulated and artistic approach to photography. Lara and Renee chat about the different stylistic approaches to photography and how art, style and raw emotion plays such a huge role in her work. Follow our Featured Guest, Lara Woolfson: Personal Instagram: @nouveau_lara | |||
| 'Finding Balance within the Event Industry' with Sara Costello of the New England Aquarium | 14 Mar 2019 | 01:11:01 | |
You will hear all about Sara's career journey from working with high profile athletes within the sports event management industry to selling beautiful weddings at the New England Aquarium. We discuss the struggles and importance of finding balance within the event industry and how those values ultimately led Sara to become a Certified Fitness Instructor teaching Barre and Spin classes. For those event pros who are craving a well-balance lifestyle, this inspiring episode will give you the motivation you need to make your health and wellness a priority. Follow our Featured Guest, Sara Costello: Personal Instagram: @saracostel | |||
| 'Taboo Topic: Pricing for YOUR Worth within the Wedding Industry' with Keri Ketterer Walter of Always Yours Events | 07 Mar 2019 | 01:48:00 | |
You will get a glimpse into Keri's world as a luxury wedding planner & designer, successful business owner, and experienced event professional. Keri & Renée also provide helpful insight on accurately pricing yourself for YOUR worth within the wedding industry and how to best educate couples on the real cost of a wedding. This episode is chock full of useful tips and you won't want to miss their candid, honest and raw conversation! Follow our Featured Guest, Keri Ketterer Walter: Website: www.alwaysyoursevents.com Instagram: @alwaysyoursevents Check Out Keri's Blog Post on the 'Real Cost of a Wedding': www.alwaysyoursevents.com/blog | |||
| 'How to Shift Your Career Path the RIGHT Way' with Lynne Reznick Photography | 28 Feb 2019 | 01:18:18 | |
Bringing a mixture of professionalism and creativity to each client, Lynne enjoys working closely with couples who are deeply in love to capture their love stories in authentic, joyful, and classic imagery. We hear all about her interesting journey of leaving her long-time career as a successful High School teacher to take the leap into an entirely new industry as a wedding photographer. She shares all the steps she took to make her career transition in the right way! Lynne and Renée also chat about Lynne's new coaching and mentorship services, as well about their joint venture: Everyday Creative, where they provide education to help creatives take their businesses to the next level through engaging workshops and helpful resources. Follow our Featured Guest, Lynne Reznick: Website: www.lynnereznickphotography.com Instagram: @lynnereznickphoto Everyday Creative: www.everydaycreativebos.com // @everydaycreativebos | |||
| 'Growing a Business Across Multiple Markets' with Meredith Ryncarz | 30 Mar 2023 | 00:44:15 | |
Meredith Ryncarz is a former college art professor turned destination wedding photographer with Meredith Ryncarz Photography. Recently named one of the top photographers in the south by South Magazine, her work can be seen in Forbes, The New York Times, and Southern Living. As a military spouse, Meredith has crafted a business that is not situated in one regional market but rather is mobile to suit the lifestyle of her family, allowing her to restart her business multiple times over the past decade. She has pioneered a system for relocation and geographical growth through her company The Restart Specialist. You will hear all about Meredith Ryncarz's journey and her tips on 'Growing a Business Across Multiple Markets.' We will finish up with 'What She Wishes Other Vendors Knew' and her 'Confetti Hour Confession.' Featured Guest: Meredith Ryncarz with Meredith Ryncraz Photography and The Restart Specialist
Confetti Hour Squad, my new education website is HERE!!! This site is a new home for my mentoring services for wedding planners, my educational blog, the podcast, and one of my favorite new offerings -- THE CONFETTI HOUR SHOP! The shop offers digital resources, fun products, and my go-to business tools for wedding pros & so much more. Check out the new site at www.reneesabo.com! NEW RESOURCE GUIDE:
——— Bring Your Event to Life! Merri is a visualization online platform made for event planning that allows planners to bring their client's events to life in 3D. You can visualize your entire event using models of furniture, decor, flowers, and more, all within renderings of your venue! It also allows you to collaborate with your vendor team for seamless planning and execution of events. If you are a planner and would like to see what Merri can do for you, head to the MERRI website and use code 'RENEE' for a free 30 day trial! For venue or rental companies interested in becoming involved on the platform, you can email ambassador@bemerri.com to get started! | |||
| 'Success within a Niche Market' with Kristen Bender Daaboul of Kadeema | 21 Feb 2019 | 01:04:45 | |
As a Certified Interior Designer, Kristen has years of experience curating luxury living spaces and has found success within a niche market within her small business. Her inventory offers unique pieces from the grandest eras, decades and design periods for all types of celebrations & events. We also dive into her next big venture of opening up the Kadeema showroom as a charming and historic event space, called The Tannery Loft. Fellow creatives, this is an episode you won't want to miss! Follow our Featured Guest, Kristen Bender Daaboul: Website: www.kadeemarentals.com Instagram: @kadeemarentals // @thetanneryloft | |||
| 'Smitten for Hospitality & Events' with Bobby Smith of The Ritz-Carlton, Boston | 14 Feb 2019 | 01:16:07 | |
Bobby Smith's goal as a Senior Catering Sales Manager is to make every catered event unique and memorable for each client and to ensure they feel The Ritz-Carlton experience! You will enjoy hearing all about Bobby's journey that led him to a joyful career in hospitality & events, what working for a luxury brand and hotel is really like and the reasons why he loves his job and this crazy industry so much. Follow our Featured Guest, Bobby Smith: Bobby's Instagram: @bos_bobby Website: The Ritz-Carlton, Boston Instagram: @theritzcarltonboston | |||
| 'From 9-5 to Dream Job' with Kelly Golia Events | 07 Feb 2019 | 01:28:13 | |
Kelly's background in design, experience in event planning and passion for bringing creative flair to celebrations led her to the launch of her own business nearly three years ago. We chat about her journey going from side hustle to full time boss lady and all the highs and lows in between. Follow our Featured Guest, Kelly Golia: Website: www.kellygolia.com Instagram: @kellysgolia | |||