Joining Andy today is returning guest Laurie Arons of Laurie...
Event Planners and Designers
403 REVISIT: Norma Cohen – Building A Thriving Business Within A Community
If there’s anyone who knows all the ins and outs of party planning, it’s Norma Cohen. Norma started planning parties on her own for her friends when she was only 12 years old. Later, she became the youngest female, at 16, on an Executive Board of Directors of the community center. And at 18 she opened her own business, Party Expressions. Listen in to find out why, after several attempts to leave the business, she just couldn’t keep away for long.
401 RYAN HILL: A Uniquely Theatrical Commitment to Creativity and Playing the Long Game
Ryan Hill, founder and C.E.O. of Apotheosis Events, joins Andy on...
398 HUGH HOWSER: Incorporating a Sense of Humor and a Sixth Sense
Hugh Howser, Director of Creative at H Three Events, joins Andy...
396 TOM KEHOE: How a Driving Gig Became a Designing Empire
Andy welcomes you to join him in this episode of The Wedding Biz as...
387 REVISIT: Eddie Zaratsian – Experiential Events to Delight the Senses
If you’ve never had the joy of working with a designer who absolutely lives to utterly delight their client, then you will find this interview with today’s guest, Eddie Zaratsian a breath a fresh air. Eddie’s abundant energy and passion for creating a feast for the senses, allows him to reflect the very essence of his clients in an unimaginable way.
Eddie Zaratsian is the Owner of Eddie Zaratsian Lifestyle and Design. Eddie was born in Armenia and came to the US when he was 5 years old. He watched his parents arrive in the US, unable to speak English, without the promise of a career, and yet they were determined to pursue their dreams. The family arrived in Hollywood and built the life they had dreamed of. Eventually, Eddie started his own business that evolved over time and became a luxury lifestyle and design company serving A-list clients and creating events that cultivate a sense of wonder and delight the senses-both for the clients and their guests.
386 EMILY REIFEL: Talking Weddings with the “Empress Em of Events” at The Plaza, NYC
Joining Andy in this episode of The Wedding Biz is Emily Reifel,...
385 CHIOMA ADURE NWOGU-JOHNSON: Humility and Accountability in a Multicultural World
Andy is so happy to bring Chioma Adure...
384 EMILY CAMPBELL: Planning and Designing Events with an Anthropological Perspective
Emily Campbell, founder and executive director of Go Bella...
383 REVISIT: Mindy Weiss – Setting the Standard
Mindy Weiss is a force in the high-end wedding and event planning business. Since her early beginnings, she has delighted celebrity and non-celebrity clients alike with her ability to build meaningful relationships every step of the way.
On this episode, Mindy shares her wealth of knowledge about what it’s like to maintain an A-List clientele. But while there certainly are additional factors to consider when planning luxury events for celebrities, Mindy’s insights from years of experience working with families and couples are applicable to anyone in the event planning industry.
From getting to truly know your clients– both financially and personally– to how you might be able to successfully evade the paparazzi, Mindy Weiss dives in with honesty and humor to share her wisdom on this episode.