Bridal Owner Success Stories

Megan Kelly took a manager job at Alfred Angelo hoping for shorter hours after having her first son. When the company filed bankruptcy and shut its doors, she drove past her old location, saw the dresses still sitting in the window, and made a call that changed everything. In this episode, Megan shares how a landlord's leftover inventory turned into a pop-up, how that pop-up turned into Thist...

Cristen Rosinski didn't grow up wanting to own a bridal shop. She grew up working for her dad's blacksmith business, lost her job in the 2008 recession, and two months after asking a store owner for a job, she owned the store instead. Sixteen years later, Cristen owns Aliber's Bridal in Greenfield, Massachusetts, a store that's 106 years old and has passed through five owners s...

She started by selling veils out of her apartment. By 2025, she had two bridal boutiques in Ottawa — and a plan to put them both under one roof. In this episode of the BOSS Podcast, host Mindi Linscombe sits down with Abby, owner of Never Knew (off-the-rack) and Always Knew (made-to-order), to talk about the fast, furious, and intentional growth behind one of Canada's most exciting bridal bus...

Join us as we sit down with Emily Gorman, owner of Emily Ray’s Bridal, Prom & Tuxedos in Longview, Texas. Emily shares her incredible journey from 16-year-old bridal stylist to 19-year-old business owner, building a thriving $500K family-run bridal store. Learn her challenges, triumphs, and insider tips for anyone interested in small business ownership, entrepreneurship, and the bridal industr...

In this episode of the BOSS Podcast, host Mindy Lindscombe sits down with Jolie Goodrow, owner of Olivier Couture Bridal Boutique in Abbeville, Louisiana. Jolie shares her journey from a teacher with no business experience to running a successful bridal boutique for over 11 years. She talks about family, entrepreneurship, bridal industry insights, and lessons learned along the way. If you’re a bri...

In this episode of the BOSS Podcast, we’re sharing an inspiring bridal shop owner success story with Janet Culp, owner of Bridal Boutique of Charleston and founder of Lucky Bride. Janet reveals how she went from being a Saturday assistant in her late 40s to buying the store… and then doubling sales, expanding her team, and opening a second location. If you’re a bridal shop owner, boutique owner, o...

In this episode of the BOSS Podcast, host Mindi Linscombe sits down with Victoria Holland, owner of Birch on Main in Huntsville, Alabama, to share her incredible bridal shop owner journey. Victoria reveals how she went from working in corporate HR and recruiting to opening her first bridal boutique… and eventually growing into multiple locations in just seven years. This episode is packed with hon...

In this episode of the BOSS Podcast, we’re sharing a powerful bridal shop owner success story with Alicia Adams, owner of Hers Bridal in Louisiana. Alicia reveals how she bought a 40-year-old bridal store at just 25 years old, put everything on the line with her husband to secure financing, and spent the last decade transforming the business into a thriving bridal boutique. But this conversation g...

What does it really take to build a bridal shop that lasts decades? In this episode of the BOSS Podcast, we sit down with Laura and Rosemary, co-owners of Premier Couture in Cambridge, Wisconsin, to unpack their 26-year partnership and 33-year legacy in the bridal industry. From starting with wedding accessories and Yellow Pages ads to reinventing their store multiple times, Laura and Rosemary sha...

In this episode of the BOSS Podcast, we sit down with Stephanie, owner of BB Bridal in Boise, Idaho, to talk about one of the most unexpected career pivots you’ll ever hear — from chemical engineering to bridal shop ownership. Stephanie shares how she literally Googled “bridal shop for sale,” bought one six months later, and went on to grow it into a thriving business with a second location. We di...

🎙️ Welcome to the BOSS Podcast! In this episode, host Mindi Linscombe sits down with bridal shop owner Jenna Dailey from J Collection Bridal in Dan, Ohio. Jenna shares her inspiring journey from zero bridal experience to successfully owning her own boutique for nearly seven years. From her first dress sale to navigating challenging customers, social media growth, and personal development, this epi...

Welcome to The BOSS Podcast – Bridal Owner Success Stories! Today, we’re joined by Nikki Vu, co-owner of Blush Bridal Salon in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Nikki shares her journey from joining the family business in high school to taking the reins and elevating the brand to new heights. She opens up about the challenges of managing people, balancing personal growth with professional responsibilities,...

Thanks for listening to Bridal Owner Success Stories! Help us spread success in the bridal industry in 3 easy ways!  Rate & leave a review of the podcast on your favorite audio platform. Subscribe to the show on Youtube: @bridalownersuccess. Have a question, suggested topic, or want to be interviewed on the show? Connect with us on Instagram @bridalownersuccess. 

Thanks for listening to Bridal Owner Success Stories! Help us spread success in the bridal industry in 3 easy ways!  Rate & leave a review of the podcast on your favorite audio platform. Subscribe to the show on Youtube: @bridalownersuccess. Have a question, suggested topic, or want to be interviewed on the show? Connect with us on Instagram @bridalownersuccess. 

In this inspiring episode of Bridal Owner Success Stories , host Mindi Linscombe chats with Michelle McCaulla, the passionate owner of Belle Amour Bridal in Toledo, Ohio. Michelle shares her journey from dreaming of a career in bridal fashion to creating one of the premier bridal destinations in Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan. She discusses her mission to serve brides of all backgrounds and...

Thanks for listening to Bridal Owner Success Stories! Help us spread success in the bridal industry in 3 easy ways!  Rate & leave a review of the podcast on your favorite audio platform. Subscribe to the show on Youtube: @bridalownersuccess. Have a question, suggested topic, or want to be interviewed on the show? Connect with us on Instagram @bridalownersuccess. 

In this special episode, Mindi Linscombe of Bridal Owner Success interviews Stephanie Vincent from Pritchétt Bridal.  As a mother-daughter duo, Stephanie Vincent and her daughter Tiffany have brought Pritchétt from a small bridal shop in the corner of Orem, Utah, to the thriving and well-known powerhouse in the bridal industry it is today. They love working together, and because of each of their s...

Christina Wegner is the founder and owner of White Dress Bridal Boutique and White Dress Off the Rack in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. In this sneak peak episode, Christina & host Mindi Linscombe cover:  Key questions Christina uses in the interview process as she hires staff.  The info night & efficiencies for hiring.  How bridal stylists have to be extremely adaptable, flexible, and great at rea...

Sam Karcher is the owner of Magic Moments Bridal in the heart of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In this sneak peak episode, Sam and host Mindi Linscombe cover tips for buying or selling a bridal shop including:  The importance of having a 3rd party evaluation on the business.  How inventory depreciates quickly and banks do not see inventory as valuable as one may think.  Why profitability of the busine...

Bridget Moore is the owner of K&B Bridals in Maryland.   In this sneak peak episode, Bridget and hist Mindi Linscombe cover:  Bridget expanding into a third location after COVID.  Leadership lessons & failures Bridget learned from in the process of being stretched by three stores.  How she lost her entire team at her flagship store, learned from it, and improved the culture at her stores. ...

Kylie Hester is the owner of Leora Bridal in Prince George, Virgina. In this sneak peak episode, Kylie and host Mindi Linscombe dive into:  How Kylie's family owned a wedding venue and she wound up buying a nearby bridal shop.  How Kylie found out she was pregnant in the middle of the business buying process! She and her husband Jonny opened their shop 10 days after she had a baby! The grit K...

Jennifer Hinman is the owner of Cloud Nine Bridal Boutique in Peoria, Illinois. She has worked in bridal since 2007. Jen went to work for Cloud Nine in November of 2013 as a part-time Saturday girl. The previous owner approached her in October of 2018 and said she was ready to sell. Even as a single mom, she knew it was the right time and take the leap. So, Jen borrowed money from family and frien...