'The Amazon Effect – How to Shift Your Event Business to the Demands of Today’s Consumer' with Michelle Loretta of Sage Wedding Pros
Release Date: 09/10/2020
‘Prioritizing the Wedding Ceremony as the Most Important Part of the Day’ with Tanya Pushkine of The Vow Whisperer
The Confetti Hour Podcast
Tanya Pushkine born and raised in Brussels, Belgium to an American born musical conductor and German/Belgian painter. Upon moving to the USA, she was soon accepted to The Juilliard School’s Drama Division. Immediately upon graduation, she was selected to play Mozart’s wife in Amadeus on Broadway, followed by roles on television, stage and film in both Europe and the US. After a successful 10-year career, and the birth of two children, Tanya changed paths entirely and joined the corporate world with leading roles at LVMH, Sephora, L’Oréal, Barnes & Noble, Clarins and Nestle...
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‘Ego or Not to Ego’ with Josh Spiegel of Birch Event Design
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New York-based event designer Josh Spiegel of BIRCH began his career selling floral arrangements out of his father's balloon shop in Brooklyn. As founder and Chief Creative Officer of the high-touch decor, floral, and production company, Josh and the BIRCH team have globally transformed luxury spaces, creating awe-inspiring events that WOW—from weddings to celebrations around the world. As seen in Vogue, Harper's BAZAAR, People, Brides, and beyond. Featured Guest: Josh Spiegel of Birch Event Design Website: www.birchevents.com Instagram: @bircheventdesign,...
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‘Sales Isn't Scary: Bringing Sales Skills to the Wedding Industry’ with Robyn Miranda of Wedgewood Weddings
The Confetti Hour Podcast
Robyn's journey in the wedding industry is a blend of passion and professionalism. She started at Wedgewood Weddings as a Catering Sales Manager, orchestrating over 100 weddings annually. Since 2012, she's witnessed the company's remarkable growth to 60+ venues nationwide. Now, as the Director of Sales Training, Robyn is the driving force behind a team of 200+, spanning coordinators to sales directors. She empowers them with knowledge and skills, ranging from coordinating ceremonies to selling weddings successfully. Beyond work, she cherishes family time with her husband, 5-year-old, and...
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‘Knowing the Importance of your Channels and Why Website Analytics Matter’ with Persephone and Eduardo Maglaya
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Persephone Maglaya, Chief Executive Officer + Founder, and Eduardo Maglaya, Chief Data Officer of The Media Socialites, are passionate about empowering brands to take control of their narratives and unlock their potential for social growth and conversions. With a boutique approach to social media, TMS specializes in partnering with small to mid-sized businesses, helping them launch and grow across their digital marketing channels. At The Media Socialites, they are not just a team; they’re a family of unicorns, each bringing their own unique magic to the table. From art and creative...
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'Mastering the Conference Game' with Phillip Van Nostrand
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Phillip Van Nostrand is a photographer and life changing coach based out of New York City. He is an expert in capturing bright, cinematic lifestyle imagery in weddings, events, and commercial projects. He travels abroad once a year and has photographed 40+ countries. Published in the New York Times, Dwell Magazine, , Brides, Vogue, Style Me Pretty, Fast Company, Huffington Post, , Parade Magazine, The Knot NY, and was a Master Class speaker at WPPI in 2016, 2017, and 2019. Clients include Airbnb, Jose Cuervo, Ok Cupid, Louboutin, The New School, Venmo, Condé Nast, and more. You will...
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'Building a Strong Business Partnership' with Ashley Saffer of Baciare Events
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Ashley Saffer is an acclaimed wedding planner and designer with nearly two decades of experience across the wedding and hospitality industries. Her well-rounded knowledge makes her uniquely skilled at crafting full-service weddings where she expertly orchestrates each aspect of the couple’s celebration. Ashley is a sounding board that guides her clients throughout the planning and design process. She’s a master of strategy and stunning designs, and most of all, Ashley is a trusted partner to her clients. She eases their stress and ensures no detail is overlooked to create an unforgettable...
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'Become A Top 3% Firm - Launch Into Luxury' with Rachael Bozsik Johanson
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From the stages of Harvard Business School, to pages of Architectural Digest, Rachael is regarded as the in-demand Luxury Strategist for female entrepreneurs seeking to become a top 3% firm. Rachael stands for values and brands that last. With a storied career monetizing personal brands, she is celebrated for her coined & trademarked work surrounding the psychology of the "Velvet Rope." ™ Her goal? To launch her clients into luxury via "The Four P's" positioning, press, paid speaking and pipeline filling partnerships. Her standards are meticulous, her approach is...
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'Democratizing Luxury' with Kawania Wooten
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Kawania Wooten brings a unique mix of experience and skills to her businesses, Howerton+Wooten Events and the Enlightened Creative. Her vast experience in the hospitality world includes hotel management, casino and gaming, the culinary industry, and 30 years as a professional meeting and event planner for the Washington DC elite. Kawania strives for professionalism, creativity and impeccable organization within every function planned by the Howerton+Wooten Events team. She is an adjunct instructor in the Hospitality, Tourism, and Culinary Arts Department at Prince Georges Community College....
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'How to Prepare for Economic Uncertainty' with Michelle Loretta
The Confetti Hour Podcast
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,...
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'Collaborating with Vendors to Enhance Your Business and Brand' with Real Deal Wedding Insiders® Edna Dratch-Parker and Jeri Solomon
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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...
info_outlineWith a degree in accounting, it seemed like Michelle had her career laid out for her when she began working in the corporate world at companies like Deloitte and Coach. It wasn’t until she started a stationery business in 2004 that she discovered what many already knew at the time: The events industry was chock full of incredibly talented creatives, but few had the business experience to truly understand the strategy behind running a sustainable company. After spending a few years immersed in the industry, Michelle started a blog in 2009 aimed at educating fellow event professionals in the business of weddings.
Sage Wedding Pros quickly took off as it was one of the first B2B resources specifically tailored to creatives who wanted to become better entrepreneurs. Since then, her business has developed into a consultancy and she now works one-on-one with event pros to adjust and redefine their business strategies.
Sage Wedding Pros also hosts an annual Be Sage Conference, which welcomes creative entrepreneurs from around the world for a weeklong mastermind on all things business. Michelle was named one of the Top 1000 Event Professionals by BizBash Magazine in 2019. Her thought leadership has carried over to her professional speaking circuit, where she has been asked to speak at numerous national conferences including The Special Event, WeddingWire World, NACE Experience, POSH Retreat, ABC, and BizBash Live, as well as local chapter meetings for WIPA and ILEA. She is also a regular contributor to Wedding Business Magazine and has been featured on Planners Lounge, WeddingIQ, Aisle Planner, and countless other industry publications.
You will hear all about Michelle's incredible career journey and she will also be sharing her expert advice on 'The Amazon Effect – How to Shift Your Event Business to the Demands of Today’s Consumer.' We will finish up with 'What She Wishes Other Creatives Knew' and her 'Confetti Hour Confession.'