Tea With Jainé

I’m chatting with Kristi Drago-Price from the Editor’s Edge all about how to genuine network with other industry creatives. Kristi shares her 7 tips for making authentic and meaningful connections and learning how to make the most of your next networking opportunity. A little bit about Kristi is that she is the Founder and Creative Director behind Editor’s Edge , a boutique creative agency special...

We are chatting with Sacia Matthews all about the planner/photographer relationship. Sacia and I chat about why having a good and strong connection to wedding planners is one of the best ways to grow your business into the next tier/market. Sacia shares her advice, tips, and things to avoid when cultivating these meaningful and authentic relationships with wedding planners. A little bit about Saci...

We are chatting with Twah Dougherty all about finding your soul in your brand. Twah shares how by discovering who she truly was as an artist and not holding back, she was able to find & define her brand and grow her wedding photography business. She now books her ideal clients and she’s excited for you to find the soul in your brand as well. A little bit about Twah before we get started, Twah...

We are chatting with Chanda Daniels all about how to work and network with luxury wedding planners. Chanda shares her thoughts and advice on how you can start authentically connecting and working with planners inside the luxury space. A little bit about Chanda is that she is recognized as one of the nation’s leading LGBTQ+ Wedding Experts, she is the owner & creative director of Chanda Daniels...

Today I’m chatting with Kelly Ann Peck all about sales scripts that work every time. Kelly and I go over what is a sales script, why is it important, and how to use them in your sales call starting today. A little bit about Kelly is that she is the Founder of Emerson Reese Creative and is committed to helping event entrepreneurs create their own path in life by translating her experience into acti...

I’m chatting with Krista Marie Lynch all about the top 5 marketing mistakes every early creative entrepreneur & photographer makes. She shares her own personal experience and helps us get some clear answers on how to fix those mistakes in no time. A little bit about Krista is a photographer, business coach, and host of the She Calls Her Shots Podcas t. She helps creatives ditch the overwh...

Today I’m chatting with Corbin Gurkin about Finding Your Voice as an Artist. Corbin and I talk about why it's important to find your visual voice, what that journey might look like, and why it will help you stand out in a sea of photographers. Corbin shares her own journey and experiences with us to help inspire you to take the time to find your own voice as an artist. A little bit about Corbin be...

We are chatting with Ann Losinski  all about How to Map Out Your Client Journey. Ann shares why taking the time to map out your client’s journey is going to help move your business forward in the right direction. She also talks about the 4 phases of each journey and how that might impact the way you work with a client or their planner. A little bit about Ann is that she loves helping others a...

I’m so excited to be chatting all about publication and submission tips with Hannah Nowack the Real Weddings Editor of The Knot . Hannah gives us the inside scoop as to what editors are looking for, how The Knot’s editorial process works, and what to stay away from when submitting your weddings to publications. A little bit about Hannah is that she is the Senior Weddings Editor at The Knot and ove...

Today I’m chatting with Olivia Carson all about Crafting Sales Copy with Soul. We chat all about why sales copy is important in your messaging, marketing, and branding. Olivia shares her insider advice on how to get your copy to sound more like you and less like a robot. A little bit about Olivia helps artists, makers, doers, and dreamers free themselves from chronic writer’s block so they can ret...

Today we’re welcoming back Becky Ringler for part two of our mindset series. Today we’re talking about how to understand and use affirmations and mantras in your business. We chat about what the differences are, how to use them in your everyday life, and how they can affect your business for the better. A little bit about Becky is that she is the owner and founder of  Simple Kona Beach Weddin...

I’m chatting with Charlotte Isaac all about up-leveling your CRM into an operational powerhouse. Charlotte shares how most wedding professionals aren’t using their CRM to their full potential and give us some great advice on how to truly turn it and work on our business vs. in our business. A little bit about Charlotte helps overwhelmed and overworked entrepreneurs build customized solutions so th...

I’m chatting with Brian Lawrence all about easy DIY website fixes. Brian shares his advice, tips, and ideas on how you can easily update your website today to start getting those good inquiries into your inbox tomorrow. A little bit about Brian, he has been involved in the wedding industry since an early age. From wedding invitations to photography, Brian has done it all and was the pioneer of the...

I’m chatting with Courtney Wolf from Invision Events all about the Radical Responsibility As An Artist: Making People Feel. We discuss how as artists, we create our art and use our vision, experiences, and perspectives and how that translates to our clients. A little bit about Courtney, she is Invision Event's principal planner, a founder of Educate, Empower, Encourage , and a business, and life c...

I’m chatting with Andrea Freeman all about the art of receiving. Andrea shares and gives tangible tips on how you can shift your readiness to be open to receiving including your business to personal life. A little bit about Andrea, she is a mindful business coach and peak performance planner working with creative entrepreneurs to support their evolution. Andrea is on a mis...

I’m chatting with Wendy Kay from Birds of A Feather Events all about understanding the wedding industry tiers and how to break into the next level. Wendy shares what each level consists of, why understanding where you are and want to go is important and how to break into the next level of your business. A little bit about Wendy, she has been deemed a Top Wedding Planner and Event Designer Worldwid...

I’m chatting with Anya Winikka all about how to streamline payments for your business. Anya shares why she helped co-found Maroo for the wedding industry and how they are helping wedding creatives get paid faster, and easier, and elevating the payment process with your clients right from the beginning. A little bit about Anya, she spent 15 years in the wedding industry as director of marketing and...

I’m chatting with my good friend Becky Ringler from Simple Kona Beach Weddings . I’m thrilled to officially kick off our three-part series about mindset & manifestations with today’s first episode about learning how to change your mindset. Understanding the power of your mindset is going to help you break through your blocks and help propel you into the next level of your business. A little bi...

Today I’m chatting with Amber Anderson all about a candid look at parenting in the event industry. Amber and I discuss how she has structured her life and business to work for her family. She shares a fresh perspective on parenting in the event industry and candidly talks about how by being open to help either from inside or outside the home, you are able to still focus on your business while enjo...

I’m chatting with Kailey Jacomet all about choosing your business structure, business name, and trademark. Kailey and I chat about the different types of business structures to consider when starting your business along with choosing a business name that will have longevity. We also discuss the how-to and the why behind trademarking certain parts of your brand. A little bit about Kailey is that Ka...

I’m chatting with Kailey Jacomet all about choosing your business structure, business name, and trademark. Kailey and I chat about the different types of business structures to consider when starting your business along with choosing a business name that will have longevity. We also discuss the how-to and the why behind trademarking certain parts of your brand. A little bit about Kailey is that Ka...

We are chatting with Tasha Bracken all about how to stay relevant in a changing industry. Tasha and I chat about how staying relevant and up-to-date with technology, wedding trends, and branding is keeping yourself in the know with your evolving clientele. A little bit about Tasha owns Tasha Bracken Events which is a full-service event planning company for weddings, events, and Gala's based in Bos...

Today I’m chatting with Erinn Bridgman all about how to use your wedding business to build your personal wealth. Erin shares how she created a 6-figure photography business in under two years and how that gave her the capital to begin her real estate empire. A little bit about Erin is that she is a money management and mindset coach who empowers female entrepreneurs to design a business that is no...

We're chatting with Maria Del Mar all about if Hashtags are even important anymore? Maria shares her thoughts and research on why hashtags are still important, how we should be using them, how to create our own hashtag banks, and how to avoid the overuse of hashtags. A little bit about Maria is that she is the CEO & Founder of SMS Media , a wedding social media management & coaching busine...

We are chatting with Lisa Aihara about how to avoid mishmash design by understanding your seasonal brand personality. Lisa helps us understand and explains what mishmash design is, how we can find our brand’s season, and how to use that information to tie all of our brand collateral together. A little bit about Lisa is that she is the owner of Ellette Studio , a strategic branding studio for weddi...