James Lord

RSVP In Conversation With

Business EN ↓ 117 episodes

The CEO of RSVP conducts informal conversational interviews with the top professionals in the global wedding and party industry. Expect colourful characters and a touch of salaciousness.

Author

James Lord

Category

Business

Latest episode

Jun 10, 2026

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Episodes

RSVP In Conversation With Halimah Abubacker 10.06.2026

#116 - Welcome to the RSVP In Conversation With podcast. Our guest today, Halimah Abubacker! In this engaging conversation, Halimah shares her journey of personal growth, the influences that shaped her life, and her passion for empowering others. She discusses the importance of role models, the frustrations of societal expectations, and her experiences in Saudi Arabia. The dialogue is filled with...

RSVP In Conversation With Jonh Wadies 03.06.2026

#115 - Welcome to the RSVP In Conversation With podcast. Our guest today, Jonh Wadies! In this engaging conversation, Jonh Wadies shares his journey from an amateur musician to a successful performer. He discusses the formation of his band, Garçons Chics and the surreal experiences they've had along the way. Jonh reflects on the cultural influences that shape his music, his love for food, and the...

RSVP In Conversation With Kristin Banta 27.05.2026

#114 - Welcome to the RSVP In Conversation With podcast. Our guest today, Kristin Banta! In this engaging conversation, Kristin Banta shares her journey from being a child actor to exploring various creative industries, including music supervision and event planning. She reflects on her diverse career experiences, memorable concert moments, and her love for food and drink. Kristin also discusses h...

RSVP In Conversation With Carla Ruben 13.05.2026

#113 - Welcome to the RSVP In Conversation With podcast. Our guest today, Carla Ruben! In this engaging conversation, Carla Ruben shares her journey from struggling in school due to learning challenges to finding her passion in cooking and catering. She discusses the impact of her creative upbringing, her transition from opera to media, and how her ADHD has become a superpower in her professional...

RSVP In Conversation With Angela Norman 06.05.2026

#112 - Welcome to the RSVP In Conversation With podcast. Our guest today, Angela Norman! Angela Norman shares her journey from a small-town girl in Abingdon, Virginia, to a successful entrepreneur in the hospitality industry. Her story is filled with love, family values, and a passion for creativity. From her humble beginnings and a strong emphasis on education to her experiences at the CDC and he...

RSVP In Conversation With Julie Comfort 29.04.2026

#111 - Welcome to the RSVP In Conversation With podcast. Our guest today, Julie Comfort! In this engaging conversation, Julie Comfort shares her journey into the world of olive oil production and her experiences living in various countries. She discusses her recent diagnosis of ADHD, the impact it has had on her life and creativity, and how she navigates her neurodivergence. The conversation also...

RSVP In Conversation With Raphaëlle Granger 22.04.2026

#110 - Welcome to the RSVP In Conversation With podcast. Our guest today, Raphaëlle Granger! In this engaging conversation, Raphaëlle Granger shares her experiences with the weather in Toronto, her culinary preferences, and the influential figures in her life, particularly in photography. She discusses her artistic influences, travel aspirations, and frustrations with societal values in Quebec. Th...

RSVP In Conversation With Anna Kallina 15.04.2026

#109 - Welcome to the RSVP In Conversation With podcast. Our guest today, Anna Kallina! In this engaging conversation, Anna Kallina shares her journey from a young musician to a prominent figure in the music industry as a talent agent. She discusses her passion for supporting artists, the evolution of music from bands to solo acts, and her love for cinema and architecture. Anna also reflects on he...

RSVP In Conversation With Isabel Kaus 08.04.2026

#108 - Welcome to the RSVP In Conversation With podcast. Our guest today, Isabel Kaus! In this engaging conversation, Isabel Kaus shares her transformative journey from a structured career in engineering to becoming a celebrated wedding celebrant and public speaker. She discusses her early passion for performing, the pivotal moments that led her to explore NLP, hypnosis, and breathwork, and how th...

RSVP In Conversation With Michele Fox Gott 01.04.2026

#107 - Welcome to the RSVP In Conversation With podcast. Our guest today, Michele Fox Gott! In this engaging conversation, Michele Fox Gott shares her journey from a childhood filled with celebrations to becoming a renowned event planner. She discusses her love for theatre, the strategic mindset she applies to both games and business, and her pride in her children's entrepreneurial spirit. Michele...

RSVP In Conversation With Paolo Ceritano 25.03.2026

#106 - Welcome to the RSVP In Conversation With podcast. Our guest today, Paolo Ceritano! In this engaging conversation, Paolo Ceritano shares his journey as a creative artist, photographer, and musician. He reflects on the importance of maintaining a childlike perspective to foster creativity, discusses his cinematic influences from childhood, and expresses his passion for music, particularly fro...

RSVP In Conversation With Simone Werr 18.03.2026

#105 - Welcome to the RSVP In Conversation With podcast. Our guest today, Simone Werr! In this engaging conversation, photographer Simone Werr shares her journey from discovering photography in her father's darkroom to becoming a professional artist. She discusses the emotional depth of her work, the influence of her diverse life experiences, and her passion for capturing human connections. The co...

RSVP In Conversation With James Rowell 05.11.2025

#104 - Welcome to the RSVP In Conversation With podcast. Our guest today, James Rowell! In this engaging conversation, James Rowell shares his unique journey from a circus upbringing to becoming a prominent figure in the entertainment industry. He discusses the challenges and joys of his childhood, the transition from performer to creator, and the importance of travel and culinary experiences in s...

RSVP In Conversation With Adam Sternberg 29.10.2025

#103 - Welcome to the RSVP In Conversation With podcast. Our guest today, Adam Sternberg! In this conversation, the Adam shares personal anecdotes that highlight the unpredictability of life and the importance of family history. The discovery of letters from the Adam's father to their mother serves as a poignant reminder of personal connections, while a humorous story about a duckling at a gig ill...

RSVP In Conversation With Brian Leahy 22.10.2025

#102 - Welcome to the RSVP In Conversation With podcast. Our guest today, Brian Leahy! In this engaging conversation, Brian Leahy shares his unique experiences as a professional wanderer, discussing his journey from Washington to Austin, his love for birdwatching in airports, and his passion for scuba diving. He delves into his creative interests, particularly stop motion animation, and shares his...

RSVP In Conversation With Doreen Fitzpatrick 15.10.2025

#101 - Welcome to the RSVP In Conversation With podcast. Our guest today, Doreen Fitzpatrick! Dorian Fitzpatrick shares her inspiring journey from Tanzania to the United States, detailing her early life, creative expressions, and the challenges she faced in a new country. She discusses her love for people, her culinary skills, and her aspirations for the future, all while reflecting on the importa...

RSVP In Conversation With Shintaro Okamoto 08.10.2025

#100 - Welcome to the RSVP In Conversation With podcast. Our guest today, Carla Brooks! In this engaging conversation, Shintaro Okamoto, a renowned ice sculptor, shares his journey from childhood in Japan to becoming a leader in the art of ice sculpting. He discusses his bucket list adventures, the nature of temporary art, and the influences that shaped his creative path. Shintaro reflects on his...

RSVP In Conversation With Lauren England 01.10.2025

#099 - Welcome to the RSVP In Conversation With podcast. Our guest today, Lauren England! In this engaging conversation, Lauren England shares her vibrant personality and experiences in the luxury wedding and party industry. From her childhood love for music and dance to her career at Clevedon Hall, Lauren discusses her passions, including volunteering with animals, her adventurous spirit, and her...

RSVP In Conversation With Carla Brooks 24.09.2025

#098 - Welcome to the RSVP In Conversation With podcast. Our guest today, Carla Brooks! In this engaging conversation, Carla Brooks shares her journey from a chaotic childhood to becoming a successful entrepreneur in the wedding and party industry. She discusses her experiences with ADHD, the importance of understanding intelligence beyond traditional metrics, and her passion for creativity. Carla...

RSVP In Conversation With Abi Chadwick 17.09.2025

#097 - Welcome to the RSVP In Conversation With podcast. Our guest today, Abi Chadwick! In this engaging conversation, Abi Chadwick shares her journey from ceramics to photography, her love for music and live events, and her experiences working with celebrities at OK Magazine. She reflects on her family life, travel adventures, and her passion for capturing moments through photography. Abi also di...

RSVP In Conversation With Elki Jacobs 13.09.2025

#096 - Welcome to the RSVP In Conversation With podcast. Our guest today, Elki Jacobs! Elkie Jacobs shares her extraordinary life journey, from her unique upbringing with a criminal defence attorney father and an opera singer mother to her move to Israel and career in theatre and event design. She reflects on the influences that shaped her, the challenges of starting anew in a different country, a...

RSVP In Conversation With David Milowitz 03.09.2025

#095 - Welcome to the RSVP In Conversation With podcast. Our guest today, David Milowitz! In this engaging conversation, David Milowitz shares his journey from a professional dancer to a multifaceted entrepreneur. He discusses his love for travel, the adventures he experienced while performing around the world, and his transition into real estate and event production. David also delves into his pa...

RSVP In Conversation With Preeti Vasudeva 27.08.2025

#094 - Welcome to the RSVP In Conversation With podcast. Our guest today, Preeti Vasudeva! In this engaging conversation, Preeti Vasudeva shares her journey as a wedding planner, her cultural roots, and her experiences with adversity, including her battle with cancer. She discusses her love for hip hop, the importance of family, and her philanthropic efforts. Preeti emphasises the significance of...

RSVP In Conversation With Brian Crawford 13.08.2025

#093 - Welcome to the RSVP In Conversation With podcast. Our guest today, Brian Crawford! In this engaging conversation, Brian Crawford shares his journey from growing up on a farm in Canada to becoming a professional musician and establishing his own music agency, W1 Music. He discusses his love for jazz, the influence of various musical styles, and his passion for dance and surfing. Brian also r...

RSVP In Conversation With Sophie Stew 06.08.2025

#092 - Welcome to the RSVP In Conversation With podcast. Our guest today, Sophie Stew! In this engaging conversation, Sophie Stew shares her dynamic life journey, from her childhood by the seaside to her dreams of Olympic glory, and the life-altering car accident that reshaped her path. She discusses her resilience, her new business venture, and her passions for music, food, and travel. Sophie als...

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