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060: Exciting Announcements

Planner Life Podcast | A Podcast For Wedding Planners

Release Date: 10/16/2024

Planner Life Podcast | A Podcast For Wedding Planners

Hi planners! Before I introduce you to my next guest, I wanted to make sure that you heard that the new PlannerLifeAcademy.com is live! I am beyond excited for you to see it, and more importantly, the four new workshops for 2025, including the first one in January, which is Mastering Management, a Wedding Coordination and Wedding Day-focused 2-day in-person workshop. Be sure to check out the site for more info and to grab your seat before they're gone! Now, my next guest is Natalie Good. Known for being a creative force behind A Good Affair, Natalie began her passion for design as...

062: Thomas Bui

Planner Life Podcast | A Podcast For Wedding Planners

My next guest is Thomas Bui. Thomas is the founder and creative director of Thomas Bui Lifestyle, a San Diego based company. With 24 years of experience producing weddings and events, Thomas and his team have worked in Italy, France, England, Asia, and Mexico. Thomas Bui Lifestyle has been featured in Martha Stewart weddings, the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Vogue, and Brides to name a few. Thomas also guests lectures at universities on the business of luxury weddings. I've known Thomas for a long time and it was so fun to have this conversation today. We talk about how...

061: Erica Adams

Planner Life Podcast | A Podcast For Wedding Planners

Hi planners, my next guest is Erica Adams. Erica is an event producer and the creative mind behind Erica Adams Design. With over seven years of experience, she specializes in crafting memorable weddings and a variety of other events from corporate gatherings to brand activations. Known for her meticulous attention to detail and innovative approach, Erica brings a unique vision to every celebration she produces. Erica has been named top planner by Brides and Martha Stewart Weddings, and her work has been featured in People and Essence. I have been a big fan of Erica's over the last few...

060: Exciting Announcements

Planner Life Podcast | A Podcast For Wedding Planners

Hi Planners, Heather here to share some exciting updates about Planner Life Academy, in this episode, I am reflecting on the past 12 years and announcing a new website that better represents my goals as an educator and mentor. I am excited to introduce four new focused workshops planned for 2025, aimed at helping wedding planners improve their skills and business practices. The new format allows for deeper exploration of essential topics, fostering community growth and support among planners. Give this qucik episode a listen and then check out the NEW plannerlifeacademy.com. ...

059: Reagan Kerr

Planner Life Podcast | A Podcast For Wedding Planners

My next guest is Reagan Kerr of Reagan Events. With years of experience managing luxury events worldwide, Regan accepted her first client in 2012 and Reagan Events was born. Today, Reagan leads the firm as creative director and executive producer and is involved in the overall management of each event. She plays an integral role in the design origination and curates vendor teams for each client. Reagan believes no dream is too big or detail too small. She appreciates thoughtful design and impeccable service. Reagan's greatest inspiration stems from the love she sees in others. She strives to...

058: Adrienna McDermott of Ava & The Bee

Planner Life Podcast | A Podcast For Wedding Planners

My next guest is Adrienna McDermott of Ava And The Bee. As a former wedding professional and current agency owner who has served over 250 vendors around the world, Adrienna is a sought-after thought leader in the world of wedding marketing and strategy. After spending many years as a bridal boutique owner, wedding planner, and florist, she intimately understands the challenges that vendors face in the always-changing digital world and how important it is to stand out from the rest. Ava & the Bee, is the in-house marketing studio for wedding professionals ready for inclusive,...

057: Katie Webb Brundige of Intertwined Inc.

Planner Life Podcast | A Podcast For Wedding Planners

Meet my next guest, Katie Webb Brundige of the powerhouse company, Intertwined Inc. Katie brings a wealth of experience to the table as an entrepreneur with 18 plus years of experience in hospitality, events and design. She specializes in full service luxury event planning, overseeing everything from production and curated design to vendor coordination and executing multi -day experiences. Her keen eye for refined aesthetics and unwavering attention to detail allows for her to craft unique spaces and creative displays for weddings, galas, and charity functions locally, nationally, and...

056: Alison Bryan Destinations

Planner Life Podcast | A Podcast For Wedding Planners

My next guest is Alison Lesser Keck. Alison and her husband Bryan are the owners and brilliant minds behind Alison-Bryan Destinations. Alison is a San Francisco and Santa Barbara native who has produced over 400 weddings, from exquisite gatherings in private estates to massive weekends to week long productions in destinations globally. Alison and Bryan have been recognized by Vogue, Harper's Bazaar, Brides, Over the Moon, and Elle Magazine as one of the top wedding planners in the world. In this episode, Alison and I discuss how she and Bryan got an early start in five -star hospitality...

055: Kelley Gilster

Planner Life Podcast | A Podcast For Wedding Planners

My next guest is Kelley Gilster. Kelley is a cinematographer based in Southern California. She runs 618 studios with her husband, Paul, and this year they celebrate their 14th year in business. Kelley and Paul and I have been fortunate to work together numerous times over the years and really grew up in the industry together. They have supported planner life through speaking and helping produce the online course and testimonials. After over a decade in the industry, Kelley has become an educator alongside her business partner, Taylor Petrinovich, a Napa based videographer over at the Level Up...

054: Ask Me Anything with Karen

Planner Life Podcast | A Podcast For Wedding Planners

Heather and Karen are back again with an Ask Me Anything episode answering your most pressing questions. In this episode we answer the following questions from planners: My 2024 season has been so weird. How can I try to have a better 2025? What do you think the best part time job is while I am building my new business? I see people getting invited to all of these events, but I never seem to make the list. How do I change that to be included? Do you think it’s okay to offer discounts? I have increased my prices but now I can’t seem to book anything. My leads all feel like...

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