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205 – Chelsey Kimbrough, Bella Reel Films

I’m back on track for 2022! This time it’s another insightful conversation with one more of the amazing people I’ve gotten to work with over the years. Today I talked with Chelsey about her brand, her style, her love of karaoke, and what she would tell her younger self with what she knows now. I’ve…
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February 27, 2022 0

204 – 2022: The Year of the BOOM!

Weddings are back! And as of this moment, we are poised for a monster year. According to wedding trend and planning experts, this year will see the most weddings since 1984. And I gotta say: I’m kind of excited about it! The last two years have been a challenge for the wedding and event industry…
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February 20, 2022 0

203 – TikTokTrendsToTry

TikTok is all the rage these days, so I wanted to embrace my inner-Gen-Zer and go for broke. There’s no avoiding this social media platform, so why not grab hold and look for inspiration? Today, I talk about some #WeddingTikTok trends I’ve seen that I really like that are starting to take off. I also…
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February 13, 2022 0

202 – Danielle McKee, Futtitinni Events

What a fun conversation with my pal Danielle: wedding and event planner/coordinator extraordinaire! We had such a wonderful time chatting about everything from what makes a successful wedding to the best choices for a late-night snack. My new vendor friend is a powerhouse of planner that likes to build relationships with her clients and help…
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January 16, 2022 0

201 – Happy New Year (And Thank You For Being a Friend)

Season 2 is here! The first episode of the new year is a look at what’s in store for season 2 of this podcast, a quick recap of the end of 2021, a look ahead to 2022’s events, and a nod to everyone’s best friend. As always, the podcast is sponsored by the one and…
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January 2, 2022 0

129 – In It For the Long Haul

Welp…it’s been 2 months since the last episode and here I am again. Today it’s a taste of past, present, and future. Let’s chat about where I’ve been over the last couple months, what I’ve got planned for the next couple, and what we’re dealing with now. Also, this is the last episode of season…
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August 11, 2021 0

128 – What It Takes to Volunteer: Debbie Gauthier & Susan Hilse, Alzheimer’s Association

IT FINALLY HAPPENED! After a month of waiting (thanks to Olivia showing up 2 weeks early) I was finally able to sit down with Debbie Gauthier and Susan Hilse, two AMAZING volunteers of the Michigan Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association. They’re just regular people like you and me, but they wear purple capes as superhero…
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June 3, 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

103 – 2014 in Review

2014 was a GREAT year for me and Motor City HDJ. This week’s episode looks back at the year that was and makes some pretty bold statements for what’s ahead in 2015. Thanks for making it a great year!


December 23, 2014 0

102 – Dos and Donts

To say we’ve seen it all is an understatement. You paid us to throw a good party and that’s what we’re going to do. For first time planners, it can be overwhelming to make sure all the details are just right. And that’s where we come in. This week’s episode focuses on making sure your…
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November 25, 2013 0