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124 – Nicole Colley, Alzheimer’s Association

Today’s episode is a change of pace from the typical conversation with other vendors. I wanted to highlight one of the amazing fundraising/awareness organizations I continue to work with and fight alongside. I had such a great time chatting with Nicole about their annual event Walk to End Alzheimer’s and the many facets to what…
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February 27, 2021 0

123 – COVID is Here to Stay

So…COVID isn’t going anywhere (at least not for now.) BUT, with the vaccine making its rounds, many have had questions about how we’ll handle events for this year. Good news! I have all the answers! Well, not all of them, but at least the ones I can answer regarding how I and Motor City HDJ…
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February 12, 2021 0

122 – Kara Zummer Baking (or “I Found the Spatula!”)

I’m so happy that the first interview of 2021 is with my pal Kara Zummer. Our first time working together professionally was at a brewery (more on that in the episode) and now she’s bringing the sweets to everyone who calls on her. We talk about our origins working together, how she got her start,…
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January 16, 2021 0

120 – Winging It

Happy New Year, Motor City! For this first podcast episode of 2021, I threw caution (and notes) to the wind. This episode is simply me winging it with a discussion about how 2021 will look for the industry. This episode is sponsored by E2iDesign. Connect with them on Facebook and Instagram @e2idesign or on their…
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January 3, 2021 0

119 – 2020: The Year That Was

What else is there to say? This year has been one for the record books. It’s the (somewhat) annual year-in-review episode of the podcast. Join me as I talk about 2020 and what it means for me, Motor City HDJ, the event industry, and 2021. If you think this episode sounds more buttery and amazing…
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December 27, 2020 0

117 – I’m Back…For Now

FOUR. MONTHS. IN. For 1/3 of the year we’ve been navigating a world curious about an illness none of us know much about. Even better? I’m back! And I’m ready to party with you! Let’s talk about masking up, cancels/reschedules, and what to expect at events moving forward.


July 17, 2020 0

116 – Ashley Auger, Smitten Mitten Photography

Quarantine time is the best time to interview another friend on the podcast! Thanks to Zoom and a couple MacBook Pros, I sat down with my pal Ashley. We talked about business and what it means to have an unhealthy obsession to Kesha and spreadsheets. Connect with Ashley at her website smittenmittenphotgraphy.com or on Instagram.


April 25, 2020 0

115 – The First Social Podcasting of the Decade!

3 months in to the year and 2 weeks in to the most unprecedented pandemic in modern history, it’s time for another podcast episode! Who knew the first episode of the new decade would come at such a time?! Today, I talk about the most played venues of the last 10 years. Remember: STAY HOME.…
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March 28, 2020 0

114 – We’ve Only Just Begun

YES: I’m still here! It’s been a while, but I thought I’d take just a few minutes to talk to you about some of the new faces and places I’ve come across in 2018. I’ll have another interview soon, but for now, enjoy the rambling!


September 6, 2018 0

113 – Todd Osann, Meeting House Grand Ballroom

Interview #2 is in the books! I had a wonderful conversation with my friend Todd Osann of the Meeting House Grand Ballroom in Plymouth, MI. We talked about the history of the venue, the personal service they provide, and how to have a killer party! Doing business with a family owned and operated venue is…
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March 28, 2018 0