THE Podcast for Wedding and Events Industry Professionals
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520 PAULETTE WOLF & JODI WOLF: Paulette Wolf Events
Andy is so excited to welcome the mother-daughter dynamic duo that is Paulette and Jodi Wolf. Together, they run Paulette Wolf Events (PWE), with Paulette being the Chief Creative Officer and Founder and Jodi being the CEO. Based in Chicago, this...
519 TWB – BROOKE KEEGAN: Building a Dream Wedding Business
Andy is happy to be welcoming Brooke Keegan back to the show! Brooke is the visionary owner and creative director of Brooke Keegan Special Events, a leading firm specializing in custom, multi-day destination weddings, and since founding her company...
518 TWB – BRYAN RAFANELLI: The Art of Lasting Success & Self-Fulfillment
Andy really hopes that you will join him for this episode of The Wedding Biz as he welcomes back to the show Bryan Rafanelli of Rafanelli Events! Bryan is a renowned designer and planner and is the founder and chief creative officer of Rafanelli...
517 DAVID STARK: Self-Actualization in Event Design, the Importance of Scale and Simplicity, Balancing Art and Business, and More!
Frequent guest of the show David Stark returns for this episode of The Wedding Biz! David is a renowned event designer and planner with over 25 years of experience in the industry, and as the founder and chief creative officer of David Stark Design...
516 MEGHAN ELY: Aligning Your Brand for Luxury Wedding Publicity
Longtime listeners of the podcast will likely be familiar with today’s guest as she has been on the show several times already! Join Andy as he welcomes back Meghan Ely, the owner of OFD Consulting! Meghan is a longtime industry speaker and writer...
515 ROBERT SHERMAN: How to Build Loyalty and Retain Employees
Andy is so thrilled to be welcoming his business partner, Robert Sherman, back to the show! Robert is Andy’s business partner at Kushner Entertainment and is also the owner of Washington Talent, a legendary entertainment company established over 55...
514 TARA GUERARD: Global Tastemaker with Southern Hospitality
If you have been a longtime listener of the podcast, then today’s voice may sound familiar to you as it is her third appearance on the show! Andy is so thrilled to welcome back Tara Guerard, owner and creative director of Tara Guerard Soirée...
513 ANDREA EPPOLITO: AI for Wedding Professionals
Andy is thrilled to once again be sitting down with Andrea Eppolito, a renowned luxury wedding planner and author of AI for Wedding Professionals. Andrea shares her initial hesitation toward AI and recounts how she dedicated daily time to...
512 REVISIT COLIN COWIE: The Gold Standard: Giving Your Customers What They Didn’t Know They Wanted
Join Andy as he revisits his September 2021 interview with Colin Cowie this week! Having had celebrity clients such as Oprah Winfrey, Jennifer Lopez, Ryan Seacrest, Kim Kardashian, Lil Wayne, Nicole Kidman, and Demi Moore, this episode’s returning...
511 LIENE STEVENS: Current State of the Wedding Industry and Investing in Yourself
In this truly enriching episode, join Andy as he connects with Liene Stevens, the acclaimed author, behavioral psychologist, and CEO of Think Splendid! Liene brings a wealth of knowledge from her extensive experience in the global wedding market,...
510 REVISIT JOSE VILLA & LAURIE ARONS – Discuss Working Together As Photographer & Planner/Designer and More!
Listen in to this revisit as Andy chats with two guests, both of whom have been featured on the podcast multiple times in the past. Laurie Arons is a planner and designer of Laurie Arons Special Events and has been featured in numerous magazine...
509 SUSAN LACZ/Ridgewells Catering: Quality and Culture in Business
Join Andy this week as he sits down with Susan Lacz, the CEO of Ridgewells Catering. With a career spanning over three decades, Susan has been a pivotal force in the catering and events industry, steering Ridgewells Catering through significant...
508 KERRY BRACKEN & JENNIFER ROCHER/LAVENDER & ROSE: A Marriage of English Charm and French Elegance
Andy welcomes Kerry Bracken and Jennifer Rocher of Lavender & Rose this week! Lavender & Rose is an exclusive event planning company based in the enchanting French Riviera. Join Andy as he explores their captivating journey and how...
507 TORI WILLIAMS: From Glam Services to Global Recognition as an Event Curator and Designer
Andy is so honored to bring Tori Williams of Tori Williams Events onto the show today! Tori is a world renowned luxury event curator who has showcased her work on major television networks such as Lifetime, Bravo, and The Food Network, and she is...
506 REVISIT CHRISTINA MATTEUCCI – Using Performance and Storytelling Techniques to Engage with Impact
Tune in to this episode of the podcast as Andy talks with Christina Matteucci, executive director of David Beahm Experiences! Christina has actually been on the podcast before in episodes 188, 307, 346, and 214, and she joins Andy in this episode...
505 KATHLEEN DEERY: Bridging Creativity from Floral Fantasies to Culinary Theatrics
Join Andy in welcoming Kathleen Deery, the creative force behind Kathleen Deery Design and the Chief Creative Officer of Paula LeDuc Fine Catering & Events, to The Wedding Biz! With a childhood steeped in floral admiration, Kathleen recounts...
504 JACIN FITZGERALD: Providing “Unreasonable Hospitality”
Andy is so pleased to be bringing Jacin Fitzgerald of Jacin Fitzgerald Events onto The Wedding Biz this week! Join Andy as he and Jacin discuss the world of event planning and hospitality, with Jacin sharing her journey from working in corporate...
502 AKESHI AKINSEYE: The Art of Celebrating
Andy is so happy to welcome Akeshi Akinseye to The Wedding Biz this week! Akeshi is a luxury wedding planner and designer based in Chicago. Running Kesh Events,...