The Motor City HDJ Podcast

I'm back after a 2-month break with another great idea for you and your event! If you've been stressing about how you're going to even come close to greeting every single guest at your wedding, this episode is for you. Today, I talk about 4 creative ways to get actual face time with each person at your wedding. This episode is sponsored by E2iDesign. Find them on their website or on social media @...

I've never really described my process from start to finish. So today, you get to hear it directly from me! If you're still deciding on mobile DJ entertainment for your event, this is a good one for you to listen to. I go into detail about each step in my process, from initial consultation to lights up the day of. If you're already a client, get excited knowing that you'll get to experience all of...

Americans are sick of going to weddings. And with that comes some pretty salty attitudes. Basically, wedding guests can be rude and not even know it. Today's episode is a frank discussion of what you can do to avoid guests that are only there to cause drama, get too drunk, or just be flat out nincompoops (sp?). This episode is sponsored by E2iDesign. Find them on their website or on social media @...

My thoughts on the events of the last 24 hours in Uvalde, TX. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today is basically just a gripe session for me. I've often been asked, "Well, why wouldn't we just want to make a playlist and do the music part ourselves?" It's the sound of nails on a chalkboard to me. There are many reasons you should trust a professional, and I talk about 5 of them in today's episode. This episode is sponsored by E2iDesign . Find them on their website or on social media @e2ide...

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 had the pleasure of working with her a couple times, and if you're looking for someone to tell your...

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 and to know that we’re finally bouncing back feels so good! Today’s going to be one for all you numbers...

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 discuss the #WeddingRules that bother me to my core and why you should avoid being so entitled and...

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 other event vendors maintain that same dynamic. She's go...

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. This podcast is always sponsored by E2iDesign . Find them on their website and check them out on the socials: @e2idesign. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 1. So excited to start a new chapter of the podcast! Stay tuned for more on that! This podcast is always...

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 volunteers fighting to find an end to Alzheimer's and other dementias. Listen...

May of 2021 will go down for me as one of the craziest awesome months on record. We're talking about babies, weddings, promotional items, and a whole lot more! I wanted to update you on all the goodness going on as I start the 2021 season. This podcast is always sponsored by E2iDesign . Find them on their website and check them out on the socials: @e2idesign. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...

This episode is brought to you by…YOU! Thank you for feeling comfortable enough to ask my opinion on how to safely host events in 2021 and beyond. As we work to get everyone vaccinated and eventually ditch the masks, how can we party safely? I answer questions like: How can I make my now smaller wedding still feel as fun as the bigger one we had planned? When should we estimate a final headcount f...

The country is making progress to slow the spread and eradicate COVID. For this episode, I wanted to talk about how that will play a part in the wedding and event industry for this year and beyond. I also share my experience with getting round 1 of the Moderna vaccine. It's excitingly overwhelming! This podcast is always sponsored by E2iDesign . Find them on their website and check them out on the...

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 this group does. Visit the links below for additional resources on fac...

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 will handle events moving forward. Tune in for my answers to your questions about wedding venues, guest list...

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, what she's up to, and our unhealthy obsession with "The Office." This podcast is always sponsored by...

My thoughts on what happened in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday, January 6, 2021. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 podcast is always sponsored by E2iDesign . Find them on their website and check them out on the socials: @e2idesign. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. This episode is sponsored by E2iDesign . Find them on their website or on social media @e2idesign. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

And THANK YOU! I asked you to answer the question,  " What is one thing I do that other DJs don't?"  Motor City, you came through and let me know. So, thank you!  In today's episode, I touch on your responses and apologize profusely for not being around more during quarantine. Welcome the first official sponsor of the podcast  E2iDesign ! Check them out at their website and con...

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. This podcast is always sponsored by E2iDesign . Find them on their website and check them out on the socials: @e2idesign. Hosted...

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 on her website or on Instagram @smittenmittenphotography. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. STAY SAFE! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.