The Wedding Business Podcast

In this episode, we sit down for a chat with Jodie Barden, the powerhouse behind Ella Bella Weddings and Events, to dive deep into the topic of inclusivity in the wedding industry. Jodie, who’s known for her flair as an alternative wedding planner, really drives home the importance of making sure all couples feel seen and celebrated. She’s all about creating spaces that are not just accessible but...

In this episode, I speak to wedding MC and DJ Alan Marshall about overwhelm and how we can avoid it. In the world of weddings, where the expectation of perfection often looms large, legendary DJ Alan Marshall offers a breath of fresh air. With a career spanning over four decades, Alan has become a wellspring of wisdom in the wedding industry. His career began with humble origins, spinnin’ records...

In this episode I speak to club member and pianist Hannah Mitchell-Harrison about her journey to rebranding her business.   Music and matrimony have one thing in common: they both signify the beginning of lifelong harmonies.   Today, we have Hannah Mitchell-Harrison, a classically trained pianist whose entrepreneurial spirit has composed a new symphony in the wedding business landscape.   Hannah's...

In this episode, wedding industry VA Rhian Beavis shares some amazing tips for creating easy and effective behind the scenes social media footage.   Are you a wedding entrepreneur looking to transform your business and elevate your digital presence?   Former bridal seamstress Rhian Beavis faced the challenges of the pandemic head-on, sparking her entrepreneurial spirit and leading to the creation...

This episode features club member and wedding photographer Hannah Brooke. In it she tells us her story of reaching burnout in her business and how she was able to re-ignite the energy to build a stronger business. Join me in welcoming Hannah Brooke as she shares her transformational journey from HR to becoming a renowned Wedding Photographer, finding her passion amidst adversity and challenging in...

In this episode I speak to Chris Fowler who started her business at the age of 58. She talks to me about why it was the perfect time for her to go self employed and why she thinks it's never too late to start.   Join me in this paws-itively amazing episode of The Wedding Business Podcast! Today, we have Chris Fowler who turned her love for dogs into a successful business as a dog chaperone at wedd...

In this episode I speak to wedding cake designer, Jasmine Aboagye from Little Cake Garden. We talk about growing a business when the odds are stacked against you and how, even when it seems as though all was lost, she found a way to strive for success.   Starting a new adventure can be scary, but for Jasmine, it turned into a joyful blend of her past and present.   Jasmine Aboagye is a former psyc...

This episode features wedding planner Tutu, the founder and lead planner of Prime Violet Events. In this episode we talk about building and growing a purpose lead business. Tutu shares her insights into her faith and why purpose is so key to running her business. It’s been enjoyable speaking with Tutu, the Founder and Lead Event Planner of Prime Violet Events that specializes in guiding couples to...

In this episode I speak to club member, Esme Ford AKA The Honey Seeker to discuss the realities of slow growth in our industry. We break down the popular belief that growing a wedding business is a 'quick' or 'easy' win and discuss the reality around patience and consistency. It’s been a pleasure to have a chat with Esme Ford, a wedding and event florist and a flower preservation specialist from B...

This episode features wedding stylist Lucy Nott from Oak and Opal weddings. We discuss how she started her business on a very low budget and share ideas for making moves in the industry with little or no money.   I'm thrilled to share airwaves with Lucy Nott from Oak Opal, in this episode of Wedding Business Podcast,as she shares her journey building a successful wedding planning and design busine...

This episode features cake maker Abigail Amankwa and we have an open discussion about what is currently working right now in the world of social media.   I had the privilege of sitting down with Abigail Amankwa, a wedding cake designer whose journey is as sweet and intricate as the cakes she crafts, in this episode of Wedding Business Podcast! I was hooked as Abigail shared how, at 19, she chose b...

This episode features wedding photographer Nicola Dawson and is a discussion around the link between a strong mindset and the knock on effect on your business. It’s such a pleasure chatting with Nicola Dawson, a valued member of my community and a thriving wedding photographer, in this episode of Wedding Business Podcast! It all started back in 2017 when she made the decision to leave her job as a...

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Good morning and welcome to this week's episode. In this session, I am giving you the wake-up call YOU need.  You do not own your Instagram account, say it with me now guys... Now, we all know how fantastic Instagram can be. But I am here to tell you, that you need to evaluate your investment in the platform, and most importantly your return from it. Is it your main source of enquiry? If the answe...

Before we get into today's episode, I have a very exciting invitation for you to join my FREE MASTERCLASS ! In these sessions, I will teach you The 4 Pillars to a Fully Booked Wedding Business, alongside sharing my tips and tricks in the world of marketing and social media. SAVE YOUR SPACE FOR THE MASTERCLASS NOW.  TW: in this episode, we talk about weight and body confidence  In today’s episode,...

In today's episode,  I asked YOU a question…  ‘What is the biggest threat to your wedding business?’ Now, this is not an easy question by any means, but it does hold an abundance of importance for not only your business- but the wedding industry as a whole.  In this episode, I'm running you through my to-do list for beating this period of economic uncertainty and how you can use this period as a t...

Today I am joined by the wonderful Grania O’Brien, a letterpress, stationery and calligraphy genius. After spending over ten years in a market research career, Grania began to find that, ’her creative itches… were no longer being scratched’. This is where Ink & Paper, a luxury letterpress brand, was born.  In this episode, Grania shares how she made her way into the wedding industry, how she copes...

A big hello, and a warm welcome to the new season of The Wedding Business Podcast! I am beyond excited to be back and I am so looking forward to chatting about all things business and the wedding industry once again.  We’re kicking off this 5th season by talking about the many hangover weddings that are still in play, climbing Kilimanjaro and even taking enquiries for 2026-2027 (crazy... right?)....

I can barely believe it but here we are at the end of Season 4 of The Wedding Business podcast - thank you to everyone for listening and sharing this season! We have such a wealth of talent in the club and I’m eternally proud of our members and it's been a real privilege to share a platform with them.  Today I wanted to talk about the opportunity that 2022 presents to us and take a moment to refle...

Today I’m joined by the wonderful, joyful, Deborah from Bamboo Dreams Photography. Despite being all the way in Florida, Deborah is a very active and present member of The Wedding Business Club.  Having grown up around passionate photographers Deborah’s love for photography stayed with her through school and into adulthood, and now after 25 years working as a Litigation Attorney, she is transition...

Today I am joined by the fantastic branding and luxury wedding stationery designer, Freya Deabil to chat about how to charge your worth - even if you’re just starting out in the industry.  Now, I’ve talked about this before, I’ve done webinars on this subject, but it’s a really important discussion because until we recognise our worth, and our pricing reflects it, you’ll never feel appreciated and...

Welcome back to the podcast! I have a slightly different episode planned for you today as it’s a big week in my world, and that is because the doors to The Wedding Business Club are now open, which means right now, you can come and join us inside the club! So in this episode, I want to tell you a bit more about the club, why I started it, what we do, and why The Wedding Business Club could be the...

Joining me today is the brilliant and talented Anna Lewis who, after 20 years in a successful marketing career, took the leap to follow her love for weddings and baking to launch her business - creating stunning luxury cakes for weddings and special occasions. When the Pandemic hit in 2020, Anna used the downtime to hone her craft making a dummy a cake every single day and getting really focused o...

I’m so happy to be welcoming Paula Heron Phillips to the podcast this week, founder of Singing Waiters in the UK and France.  If you’re a member of The Wedding Business Club you’ll know Paula as a joyful, supportive and fun member of our community, and her business reflects her unique personality perfectly.  With 20 years of experience in event planning, Paula struck out on her own in 2019 finding...

I know the word ‘authentic’ gets overused, especially on social media and it starts to lose meaning. To me, being authentic means being true to yourself and being transparent, which my guest today is through and through.  With Joanna Southwell​​, what you see is what you get and that truly is her superpower.  Having started out in the industry over 7 years ago with her wedding boutique, Jo now run...