The Type A+ Podcast

We've been getting a great response about the episode detailing what went wrong with the Fyre Festival, so this week Beth is bringing you her perspective on Woodstock '99's biggest planning process fails, from an event planner's perspective. From water bottles to Fred Durst and Rent-A-Security to *actual lit candles,* we'll talk about all the decisions that led the infamous festival down the path...

And just like that, we're in the thick of Fall wedding season! In the first few years of her career, Beth planned luxury weddings at high-end venues throughout Philadelphia, and has seen firsthand the mistakes couples make again and again that take the joy out of the entire process. In this episode, Beth gives tips from her years as a wedding planner, and her time as a bride, so that you can actua...

In April 2017, thousands of people boarded flights to a private island for the inaugural FYRE Festival. The "once-in-a-lifetime" event was billed to be the most luxurious and exclusive concert experience that ever happened. Until it didn't.  Beth Lawrence revives her most-viewed blog post, Fyre Festival: An Event Planner's Perspective, which was a reflection on the 2019 Hulu and Netflix documentar...

Welcome Back to everyone (and Beth) and hello September! Labor Day Weekend was spent on a road trip from New Jersey to St. Andrew's, Canada, for 6 days of activities (including a wedding and rehearsal dinner). Learn how Beth plans her outfits, packs efficiently, approaches eating well on the go, and creates opportunities for fun along the way. Special shout-out to those who love to drive (and thos...

Though Beth is a true lover of summer (especially in the Northeast), the Fall is on the horizon, and with that comes a cultural shift toward getting "back into the routine." For her, that means meal prepping with the windows open--slow cooker meals, one-pot pastas, sheet pan dinners and more--all while making sure to track inventory in her "Notes" app (wait, what?).  Learn about Beth's Type A...

With a Type A+ Overachieving personality, sometimes comes a little bit (or a lot) of anxiety. Beth has struggled with anxiety and ways to manage that anxiety since before she can remember, and is sharing all the little ways she manages her anxiety on a regular basis, as well as when a panic attack creeps in. A Disclaimer from Beth: I am not a medical doctor, mental health professional, counselor,...

This week (which is also Beth's birthday week! Shout out to my fellow Leos), Beth is taking you through her process to hone in on your ideal work week. From prioritizing your self-care to optimizing your daily and weekly schedule based on your individual body's ebbs and flows, learn how to build a template for a week that is filled with ease, no matter how many things are on your calendar. Links a...

In this week's episode, Beth discusses the way she has approached networking throughout her career. You’ll learn how to strategically network for each facet of your career, while developing and strengthening your own personal brand. Beth will be back each week, delivering bite-sized tips (15 minute episodes or less) on how to optimize your life and work. Links and Show Notes Can Be Found Here List...

In this episode, Beth is sharing her tips on making sure your schedule is balanced and keeping the promises you make to yourself. Whether you are a physical note-taker or a digital whiz, she'll take you through the way she organizes the many facets of her life, even at the busiest times of year. Show Notes, Links & Transcript Here Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, o...

Before Beth starts to share her tips and tricks to make life a little more efficient and get your time back, this episode gives you a little insight into the Type-A+ Reality that is her work and life. She gives a quick overview of her path to becoming an award-winning event planner, and growing obsession with organization and efficient systems. Transcript, Show Notes & Links Mentioned Listen on Sp...