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144 THE NEXT LEVEL with JENNIFER STEIN Discussing RISHI PATEL, CEO of HMR Designs
Join Andy Kushner and guest co-host, Jennifer Stein, Editor-In-Chief of Destination I Do Magazine, in today’s episode of The Next Level! Today Andy and Jennifer discuss key topics from last week’s interview of event planner and designer, Rishi Patel, CEO of HMR Designs.
143 Rishi Patel: CEO of HMR Designs
Today, CEO of HMR Designs, Rishi Patel, talks about how service and luxury work cohesively to create astonishing events and a mutually fulfilling experience for the client and their designers.
142 THE NEXT LEVEL with SEAN LOW Discussing ANDRE WELLS and Fashion-Forward Event Design & Planning
This week Andy Kushner brings on another industry icon, Sean Low of The Business Of Being Creative, to discuss highlights from last week’s interview with Andre Wells.
141 Andre Wells: Fashion-Forward Event Design & Planning
Today Andre Wells, event planner, designer, and fashion enthusiast, shares his own personal growth process and how it led him to create his own flourishing business.
140 THE NEXT LEVEL with JULIE SABATINO Discussing LAURIE ARONS and Fast-Tracking to the Luxe Level
Today, Andy and guest host, Julie Sabatino of The Stylish Bride, discuss highlights from this week’s interview with Laurie Arons. Laurie is a talented, luxury...
139 Laurie Arons: Fast-Tracking To The Lux Level
We’ve all been told to “fake it till we make it,” but sometimes honesty and tenacity are all it really takes to succeed. Today’s guest, Laurie Arons, is a luxury event planner who has been named one of the top planners in the industry by esteemed magazines such as Vogue, Harper Bazaar and Martha Stewart Weddings.
138 THE NEXT LEVEL with SHANNON LEAHY Discussing NATASHA MILLER and Overcoming Adversity To Thrive
In this episode, Shannon Leahy, this week’s guest co-host and one of the top wedding and event planners in the world according to Martha Stewart Weddings, Brides Magazine and Harper’s Bazaar, brings additional insight and wisdom to today’s conversation about Natasha Miller’s interview.
Episode 137 Natasha Miller: Overcoming Adversity To Thrive
In today’s episode, Natasha Miller, President and CEO of Entire Productions, talks about how hardship in her youth drove her to create the empire she has today.
136 THE NEXT LEVEL with HARMONY WALTON Discussing COLIN COWIE and Creating Groundbreaking Luxury Experiences
Today’s guest co-host, Harmony Walton, joins Andy to help reflect on The Wedding Biz interview with Colin Cowie, Part 2, and how Colin finds innovation in everything.
135 Colin Cowie: Part 2 Creating Groundbreaking Luxury Experiences
Designing and planning an event is creating theater and telling a story. Today’s guest has a unique set of skills that he uses to tell these wonderful stories that we call weddings and special events.
134 Greg Lawson: Photography & Love Of The Planet
In this week’s discussion, photographer Greg Lawson takes Andy through his museum-like gallery in Sedona, Arizona, to explore the fundamentals of his philosophy on human nature.
133 THE NEXT LEVEL with Sean Low Discussing DAVID STARK and Creativity in Design & Business
As David Stark says, putting together a team is one of the most creative things you can do. That is just one of the dynamic topics Andy discusses with today’s guest co-host, on The Next Level, Sean Low of the Business of Being Creative.
132 David Stark: Part 2 Creativity In Design & Business
Today’s guest is a Part 2 interview with renowned New York City event designer and producer David Stark, Chief Creative Officer of David Stark Design and Production, whose team creates events worldwide for weddings, entertainment, fashion, publishing, arts, media, and consumer product industries.
131 THE NEXT LEVEL with VALERIE GERNHAUSER Discussing BILL BOWEN and Videography with Heart
Weddings are compiled of moments, planning, and people who have invested their all into ensuring that the result is magical. Having someone along the way to capture those details is an investment you won’t regret.
130 Bill Bowen: Videography With Heart
Join us today as we discover why Bill finds his job so satisfying and learn why it’s his heart that guides him. Prior to becoming a Videographer, Bill was a private investigator, so listening to his personal story is not only fascinating but also educational and inspirational.
129 THE NEXT LEVEL with ABBY LARSON Discussing COLIN COWIE and Groundbreaking Luxury Experiences
In today’s episode, Andy Kushner and co-host, Abby Larson, founder of Style Me Pretty, discuss the strategies and methods Colin Cowie uses in order to ensure a luxurious experience for each of his clients
128 REVISIT: Colin Cowie: Part 1 Creating Groundbreaking Luxury Experiences
REVISIT: Join your host, Andy Kushner as he talks to Colin Cowie about his incredible life and the secrets of his success!
127 THE NEXT LEVEL with DAVID STARK Discussing CINDY NOVOTNY and Master Connection Associates
Having a set expectation of goals implemented is important for any company. This structure helps eliminate losing direction and the impact of confrontation. In today’s episode, Andy and renowned New York City-based event producer and designer, David Stark discuss this week’s episode with Cindy Novotny.