I had the tremendous pleasure of sitting down with three very respected wedding industry professionals to discuss some hot topics that are constantly being discussed offline or - of course - on reddit and tiktok. I wanted to bring together three completely different perspectives - from venues to catering to planning - and have a candid - no-holds-bar discussion and I am so excited for you to hear this discussion. I sat down with Gianluca Sardo - President of Glasshouses , Carly Katz-Hackman - Chief Sales Officer of Pinch Food Design and Xin Huang - Founder of Le Petite Prive.

On this episode we discuss:

- Is 2026 going to be a good year?

- How to set your business up for success

- Do people care about the lists?

- What is and isn't considered luxury in a market like NYC

- Hot takes on influencers, reddit and more

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To ask how many of you have experienced burnout over the past few years feels superfluous. For many years, I was doing all of the following 12-14 hours a day:

Sales 

Producing shoots 8-10 hours a day 

Moodboard and storyboarding 

Capture content at events 

Writing and sharing posts

Running business and ops 

Proposal writing 

Photoshoot for myself 

Training 

Managing team 

Managing my social 

Spot checking content 

Internal meetings 

External meetings 

In person meetings 

Travel every week

I didn't even understand how bad this was and I want to share how you can recognize what's happening and most importantly how to fix it.

Hi - I am Persephone and I am a recovering people pleaser. I had no idea that this was something I had become. Here's what we cover:

- How the hell did I get to this place?

- How do you quantify people pleasing in a business?

- What does it mean and what does it not mean too?

- What's the difference between intentional bending vs. being overrun?

- What are the negative implications to your business?

- What to do next!

I thought that if I was fearless with confrontation - how could I be a people pleaser? Let me know what you

The illusive wedding industry lists... This has become one of the most discussed topics among wedding industry professionals and we really need to take an honest look at what is actually going on here. We discuss the lists from ALL sides: the wedding industry, the editors and the couples as well.

This episode is filled with truths on the level of importance of these lists to your bottom line or is this just a popularity contest?

What do you think? Share within the comments!

PSA - if you are easily offended, skip this one.

He's back! My bestie Richard is back and we are giggling over random gripes that we have. This is a light and hilarious episode that covers off on random things that piss us off. We never discussed this beforehand, so enjoy .

In case you missed it, this is a recap of The Media Socialites present webinar series. This is a very high-level insight into AI, how to lean and maximize it, how to use it to your advantage. You will learn about the following and how to apply it to your business:

- Generative AI

- How to personalize your content, so it converts

- How to structure your digital media strategy like a media company

- How sharing the brand's story through the lens of your founder and team helps build connection

- What to measure and why

- How to maximize efficiencies on LinkedIn

- Why you need to leverage paid Pinterest

We cover a lot of ground here. Drop in the comments, what pillar we should dive deeper into below.

Let's pretend I'm looking at the right camera, sounds good?

I figured we would take a look into what I'm currently working on in therapy, which is analyzing why I seem to be so off in female relationships. I cover off on:

- 3 massive friend breakups from last year and how it impacted me

- Analyzing how I behave in female friendships

- A reflection on why I have put myself in positions of friendship disorientation or being taken advantage of

- An acceptance of how some friendships are not meant to be forever and giving myself grace around that

Though this doesn't have an end at this time, but it is my hope that through my healing, it may help you heal a similar circumstance.

Is the wedding industry in its villain era? We go there. Joining me today is  Reagan, Founder and Creative Director of Reagan Events and host of the Wine and Dine Me Podcast. With over a decade of experience producing luxury events across the U.S. and internationally, she’s known for creating celebrations that have the perfect edit and standing firm in the belief that “no vision is too bold, no detail too small”.

This is one of the richest episodes to-date, so you will want to take notes. We cover off on:

- Why is the wedding industry in its villain era ?

- The phantom work in luxury weddings

- Setting expectations for Gen Z and shifting communication style

- The reality of working with influencers and the hidden costs

- What to expect when working with influencers and so much more...

I manifested this conversation! Miss Hayley Paige - bridal fashion designer, change-maker - the list goes on. We sit down to discuss a plot twist to her sparkly career when she found herself in the middle of a legal battle over her name. We cover so much on this episode from:

- The journey to reclaim it

- Her relationship with the industry

- Dish about her own wedding

- How she's looking to shape the experience for her brides

- Rapid fire questions that have nothing to do with wedding dresses and so much more.

Hayley Paige is back — wiser, wilder, and unapologetically bolder than ever and I am so excited for you to hear this episode.

A long over-due guest, one of my closest friend, colleagues and confidents - Richard Rivas - joins me today to discuss our working relationship in sales, the ways in which we experience the world and navigating dynamics, cringy moments - and more.

Be ready to giggle and see insight into one of the most special dynamics in my life - this is a great one and a PSA in communication.

IG vs Reality is a very real thing. Let me be clear - we had the most incredible trip to Portugal - the memories were made and transparently I want to go back like now. Having said that - every single day something weird would happen that made it feel like we were in a sitcom that we never signed up for.

Eddie's back on to giggle all the way through it with me and share his version of our reality.

We are demystifying talking about money and more specifically - we are talking about how to create a positive relationship with money. We talk about:

- Understanding what your relationship is and where does your mindset come from

- Establishing your goals that are both micro and macro by utilizing chatgpt

- Manifesting and holding yourself accountable

- How to make more money on the side

- Why hiring a money manager is a game changer

And so much more. Drop into the comments if you want more money chats, tips and tricks.

My first Q&A - I answered all your questions from my IG stories below including:

- Would I sell my company?

- How do we generate leads?

- How do Eddie and I ensure that we don't bring work into our relationship?

- What's my skincare regiment ?

- Who are my dream guests short-term and long-term ?

And so much more.. Do we like these episodes? Tell me your thoughts below!

We need to have the conversation. This is a safe space and not a fear mongering episode, but looking to fully make sense of Gen Z, why are they not getting married? What is the apprehension ? Most importantly, I share what you can do. On this episode we discuss:

- The wedding industry decline yoy

- Dispelling some BS narratives

- The rise of the female influencer and female business-owner

- The influence on pop-culture as a reflection of what's happening

- Pricing transparency (or lack there of in many cases)

- The desire for deeper community within the wedding industry

- What to do now?

What do you think is really happening?

Raise your hand if you feel like all-of-a-sudden you can feel the generational gap between you and your parents, particularly with your communication or overcoming conflict *raises hand high*. I am so excited to welcome my guest - Chris Efessiou - aka my Dad and the man who raised me solo. This episode is not what you'd expect at all.

We cover:

- His coming to America story

- How therapy shaped my communication

- Overcoming generational divides and trauma

- Addressing communication gaps among parents and kids

If you like this episode, drop a comment and follow the show to show your support!

This one is for business owners, senior leadership and executives - this is a professional playbook on step-by-step to get yourself out of a marketing rut, are you ready?

This episode is a blueprint for action to results - and as always - unfiltered. Are you feeling stuck? Let's discuss it more in the comments and let me help you.

This episode is sponsored by my natural curls that got a test run this episode.

Finally - the one, the only, Julian Leaver of Julian Leaver Events. Julian Leaver is the creative force behind some of the world’s most captivating wedding celebrations. With nearly three decades of luxury hospitality and event planning experience, Julian is celebrated for his bespoke designs and intuitive, guest-focused approach orchestrating events globally.

We cover everything from:

- His unique approach to business that more small and medium businesses need to pay attention to

- Therapy and it's positive impact on his business and personal life

- Celebrating 9 years of sobriety

- How he analyzes and tinkers on his business by doing.... math!

And so much more. Be prepared to giggle for this one and learn a whole lot.

I found Jordan Bosstick Becerra - The Founder of Influencer SEO years ago when she was on her brother and sister-in-law's podcast - The Skinny Confidential - 'Him& Her Show' Podcast hosted by Michael + Lauryn Bosstick. We have stayed connected for years through launching our businesses, growing our families and working with our spouses. On this episode, we cover so much ground:

- Why SEO is the most important long-term marketing tool for your brand/business

- The power of blogs aka your own organic content

- SEO within social media and how to utilize It

- The power of Pinterest

- How SEO is evolving within AI

Jordan and I could talk for hours as she's a wealth of knowledge and makes you think differently about how you are - or aren't - thinking about your digital marketing.

Part 2 sounds like a movie. If you haven't listened to part 1, go back and listen. This is the story of how years of abuse ended in a cinematic ending right around my wedding.

This one will have you audibly gasped... I hate that it's real, but hope it provides a window for others to feel seen.

Think of your darkest secret. The thing that maybe you felt shame around - or even trauma around - and that's this story. This is a piece of my life that I have never publicly disclosed, but I think is important to share as we all experience variations of trauma throughout our lives - in business and in our personal lives - that critically impact how we move, forever.

For me it's this one... Part 1 of Surviving Munchausen by Proxy.