Category: Planners
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Katherine Gray – Michelle Rago Destinations
In this episode hosts James and Otto are joined by Katherine Gray, Senior Event Producer at Michelle Rago Destinations, a globally renowned luxury wedding planning firm. To begin, explains her title as senior event producer, emphasizing the full-time, collaborative nature of her role compared to freelance event producers. Katherine aligns her professional identity with a…
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Bianca Hall & Erica Vanco – Estera Events
In this episode hosts James and Otto are joined by Bianca Hall and Erica Vanco, the powerhouse duo behind Estera Events, a luxury wedding planning and design firm based in Chicago. To begin, they recount their journey to becoming co-owners of Astera Events. In 2010, Erika interned for the original owner, Hillary, while in college.…
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Kelsey Connely – Downey Street Events
In this episode James and Otto are joined by Kelsey Connely, the owner and creative director of Downey Street Events, which is a luxury wedding planning firm. Downey Street Events was started by Lauren Geissler and Emily de Ayora, who met and became best friends in law school. They started the company in 2008 and…
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Melissa Sullivan – Studio Sully
In this episode James and Otto are joined by Melissa Sullivan, the owner and founder of Studio Sully, a design and production firm focused on events that is located in Los Angeles and New York. Melissa had years of professional experience in the wedding and event industry with top designers, and after the tail end…
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Colin Cowie
In this episode James and Otto are joined by Colin Cowie, a renowned figure in the event industry and Founder of Colin Cowie Lifestyle. Colin reflects on how the pandemic led to a surge in demand for events. Many people were unable to celebrate or get married during the pandemic, resulting in an unusually hectic…
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42 North
In this episode hosts James and Otto are joined by Britt and Francie from 42 North, a weddings and event planning business. While much of their clientele is in New England, they also plan destination weddings for clients in New York, Chicago, and LA. Britt and Francie share what a wedding planner does, comparing wedding…
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Alison Bryan Destinations
In this episode Hosts James and Otto are joined by Alison and Bryan from Alison and Bryan Destinations. The couple has an impressive portfolio, which includes work around the globe, including Morrocco, Spain, and Greece, Italy and Mexico, just to name a few. Many people use “experience” as a buzzword, but with Alison and Bryan,…
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Manda Worthington
In this episode CEO of Mae&Co Creative and Mae&Co Monthly, Manda Worthington shares the secret to her success, what she wants to accomplish and what it takes to be an exceptional planner. Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Unique experiences, powerful emotions, beauty, family, love and legacy…these are some of the words planners use…
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Lea Stafford
In this episode founder of Stafford Creative + Co and Seven-Eight Living, Lea Staffod talks about intentionality and what it takes to produce events that have a soul. Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Shownotes: When you work in the fast-paced, demanding world of luxury weddings, it’s easy to run on reactivity – to…
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Augusta Cole
In this episode Augusta Cole talks about her journey, the beautiful roots of her approach to weddings, and the process of starting her own business after working with Easton Events. Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify A special event is made up of 3 types of experiences – the atmospheric, the tangible and the…
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Sofia Crokos
In this episode We’re excited to be joined by the luxury event planner, restaurateur, and founder of Sofia Crokos Events & Lifestyle. Sofia shares how she went from fashion to weddings, how her restaurant came about, and all the incredible ways she chases beauty and inspiration in everything she does. Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen…
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Lindsey Morgan
In this episode She talks about her journey, the power of taking action, and how she has created multiple streams of income in her business. Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify When your successful planning business has a thriving floral arm, why would you shut it down? To make room for more creativity and…
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Alicia Fritz
In this episode The founder of A Day in May Events talks about her story, her process and what she attributes her success to. Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify At the luxury level of weddings, it’s easy to think you have to live in an epicenter city and have a ton of notoriety…
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Jennifer Zabinski
In this episode We’re joined by leading wedding planner, Jennifer Zabinski. She shares how she makes her events so magical, and the thinking behind her approach. Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Creating a magical wedding is a dance of balancing contradictions. You have to saturate the senses without over-producing, steep the event with…
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Sarah Tivel
In this episode We’re joined by 1/5th of the amazing team at Gather Events, Sarah Tivel. She shares how weddings have changed over the years, and all the special ways clients get to put their own stamp on their special day because of this shift. Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Just like dress…
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Wendy Jacobs Hampton
In this episode Wendy Jacobs Hampton, the owner of Soirée Telluride, tells her story, and what she attributes her success to. Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Among the many superpowers of a luxury wedding planner, is the ability to turn 18 months of planning into a timelined, well-executed event with hundreds of moving…
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Michelle Rago
In this episode The world famous planner shares her story, her process and her mindset around what she does. Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify “Your vision is safe with me.” That’s what a planner needs to say and deliver to their clients. When you’re at the helm of a magical moment where every…
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Lynn Easton
In this episode Elite planner Lynn Easton shares the layers of luxury that make up the best of the best in weddings. She also shares how to make a connection with an elite planner, and the pet peeves photographers and videographers must avoid if they want to impress. Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify…