Tag: wedding industry

  • Chris Jespersen — Big Swings, Bold Moves & The Hidden Cost of Playing Small

    James

    In this episode hosts James and Otto sit down with filmmaker and founder of Storybox Cinema, Chris Jespersen, to talk about what most people never say out loud: the risks, identity shifts, and emotional cost behind building something great. Chris opens up about the wild early moments of his career (including flying to Mexico for…

  • Michelle Gainey – Lemiga Events

    James

    In this episode hosts James and Otto are joined by Michelle Gainey of Lemiga Designs, an full-service event planning and design company in Atlanta focused on creating personalized, meaningful, and extraordinary experiences for clients. To begin, Michelle shares her approach to event planning, emphasizing the importance of storytelling and meaningful details. She prioritizes understanding her…

  • Kelsey Connely – Downey Street Events

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    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…