Just Another Biz Podcast: Unfiltered Business Tips for Wedding Pros and Creatives

On today's episode we are talking about entrepreneurship and figuring out if it's the right path for you or if the corporate world might be more your speed! We are diving into what led us to be entrepreneurs and the questions you can ask yourself to see if this path is right for you. We also chat about formal education and experience and how both have great benefits for your future career path. Jo...

On this episode of The Local Table, we’re discussing one thing entrepreneur’s hate most: finances. My wonderful bookkeeper, Adrienne Zimbro, is here to teach you how to keep the banking boogieman at bay. Adrienne is the CEO of business bookkeeping company, InLine Accounting , where they help creative biz owners in the wedding industry, photographers, digital marketers + designers by taking the mon...

Today we are doing a deep dive into understanding our brand's core values and mission with Crystal of Crystal Lily Photography . Crystal is a brand photographer + consultant with a unique mix of strategic, creative and process driven experience across multiple industries. She’s a self-described corporate-trained-creative-hippie who helps entrepreneurs strengthen their brands. In less than 3 years,...

On this episode we have a very special guest: Grace Troutman, owner of Grace T Photography . I have been such a huge fan of Grace's work for awhile. (Fun fact: Grace and I are from the same state and went to the same college!) So, one day I decided to just email her and ask her to be on the podcast and she responded with enthusiasm right away! I’m excited to share some of her wisdom on expanding y...

In this episode, I'm talking to Rachel Letham, a business coach working with successful, yet stuck, online female business owners. She shares her tools and techniques in one-on-one sessions to help her clients achieve business growth while leading more fulfilling lives. Having had a very successful 13-year career in a senior position in the produce industry, Rachel has experience in growing busine...

This episode's guest is Olivia Sylvestro. Olivia is the founder and brand guru of Current Design Studio , a soulful brand design agency for coaches and wellness businesses. In this episode she is discussing how important branding for business success is. Olivia dives into what branding all entails and how to make sure it has the biggest impact on your business. Current Design Studios helps conscio...

In this episode we're talking to the queen entrepreneur, Kristal Mallookis. Kristal is a lover of all things business and the arts. She has a background in dance and theatre and upon arriving in New York City immediately adapted to the city hustle. Kristal owns multiple businesses including being the Founder & CEO of Mustard Lane , a national event staffing company since 2006. Mustard Lane was bui...

Hey Friends! Get ready to dive into this week’s episode because we’re talking about shifting your fitness mindset with Karon Hawkins of KronicFit . Karon is an NYC native living in Pittsburgh, working as an online and in-person coach specializing in biomechanics and nutrition. After completing his B.S. in Information Systems at Carnegie Mellon University and working as a Cybersecurity Analyst for...

Today we’re chatting with Fran Gallaher, an Intuitive Life Coach and founder of  Really Flourish . Fran is also the creator of the leadership program,  Trust Your Gut: Intuition for Decisions That Matter . Fran combines an intuitive reading, where she “reads” a client’s energy, picking up information from their soul and guides, and coaches clients to new levels of success, healing, and well-being....

  Today, we have the pleasure of chatting with a friend of mine, Sarah Magidoff. Sarah is the founder of the  Slow Entrepreneur Movement , an online platform, newsletter, and challenge series dedicated to helping hard-working entrepreneurs work less while getting more done, so they can make room for what matters most. She believes that true, sustainable success, happens when we make our well-being...

In today's episode, we have the pleasure of chatting with Lorien Meillon, a celebrity hairstylist based in Los Angeles, specializing in hair extensions. She’s been in the industry for 12 years but has always had a passion for hair. Lo and I met at a church event about 6 years ago, and we were both trying to start our new businesses. She began an extension business with a partner that also donated...

Hey Friends! Welcome back to The Local Table! I am so excited to share the first episode of 2020. It's been a wild year so far, so I wanted to chat with someone who can help us tackle the stress, anxiety and uncertainties we're all facing. Today we’re talking to Danielle McGhee, a Reiki Master and Healing Touch Practitioner in San Diego, CA. Danielle has spent the past 7 years studying reiki, mind...

On this week's episode of The Local Table Podcast we’re chatting with a good friend of mine from my days at TOMS, Brian Nelson, about improv and how it can change not only your career but your personal relationships for the better. Brian is currently the Senior Admissions Producer and Operations Lead at  General Assembly  but he also leads business workshops through his business,  Seriously Improv...

This week's episode we have a very special guest, my cousin Maggie Rechkemmer of  Iron & Lace Photography  and co-founder of  Brand Lab ! Maggie lives in Iowa (where I’m originally from) and specializes in lifestyle photography. She’s also a supermom and wife to a firefighter. We chat all about how she made a big career change, started a photography business and is killing it along with being an a...

In this week's episode on The Local Table, I'm talking about some of the things I think you need to know to start a business. I want y’all to know these are tips that I believe to be helpful and that have helped grow my business. They might not be 100% right for you but they will be helpful to you budding entrepreneurs! Tune in as I share my top 6 business tips for you to take action on today to g...

Today I'm talking with my good friend and work wife Gabby from 'Cause We Can Events. She's the best wedding planner out there for all those adventurous couples looking to glamp for their big day or get married in the woods. She shares how she took her dreams and made them a reality by getting out of her comfort zone. Gabby and I dive into a candid conversation about what it looks like to leap into...

Kari Dirksen, the boss behind Feathered Arrow, a wedding planning and design company based in Los Angeles, CA brings you The Local Table podcast! This podcast is for entrepreneurs or people looking to become an entrepreneur or maybe you're just going after your dream. My hope is that this podcast feels like a supportive community and a place where you can glean information that feels attainable or...