Mistakes Make Magic

Alex Evjen is an Arizona based Pinterest expert or “pinfluencer!” She is a stylist and founder of AVE Styles that has grown a following of one million on the Pinterest platform! InStyle, Huffington Post, and Business Insider have named Alex one of the top pinners to follow, and she has used her knowledge to teach thousands of people how to use Pinterest as an effective marketing tool for their businesses. So welcome to the podcast, Alex Evjen! 

Sarah was the Photo Editor at The Knot for going on 5 years working in New York City with photographers like Nigel Barker, Jose Villa and KT Merry producing magazine covers, still life, and fashion stories. She has worked on branded content campaigns for Crate & Barrel, The Black Tux and Men’s Warehouse and has spoken on panels for Two Bright Lights and PDN Magazine. So welcome to the podcast Sarah Kay Love!

If you are in a slump or feeling uninspired, I hope this podcast gives you just the kick in the butt that you need!! I absolutely know what it feels like when work feels like…well, work. And that’s not a good place for anyone. We ALL want to wake up feeling excited and ready to take on the world!!

Esther Clark is a Minnesota based artist and designer specializing in illustration and calligraphy. Her work is delicate and detailed, organic and elegant…inspired by the simple natural beauty of nature. Many of her pieces feature mixed materials like paper, vellum and fabric. She has worked with brands such as Daniel Wellington, Squarespace, and Gaston Luga as she continues to follow her passion for stationery, logo design and branding. So welcome to the podcast, Esther Clark!

Today's guest is a Nashville based female entrepreneur, known for her ability to help others create and plan profitable businesses. She is a mother of three and extreme list maker and owner of the planning company, Stunning Events. She is passionate about teaching, motivating and coaching others to live a life of purpose by building a solid business foundation. I am SO thrilled to have on the podcast today, Kristin Kaplan! 

Today's guest is a New Orleans based wedding planner and venue consultant. She is the director of operations for the popular wedding venue Race & Religious while also running her own company Mint Julep Productions, leading an entire team committed to offering day of and full services coordination. She is a someone who is making moves in the industry, and honestly, just a freaking blast to be around. So welcome to the podcast, Sarah Worsley!

Have you ever wondered what it is that's holding you back? Or how you can get past those feelings of fear or inadequacy even? Today on the podcast I am chatting with Brad about this very topic. Things like Pride, Reputation, and Difficulty...as well as Preparation, Writing, and Making the first step. We are also sharing some of our own stories of failure and success as well as resources for learning about overcoming fear. This is one of my absolute favorite episodes to date and we hope you love it too!

Nancy Ray is a film photographer and business educator based in Raleigh, North Carolina. She and her husband Will run a photo team comprised of three wedding photographers and one family photographer and parent two beautiful girls. This woman is a leader that inspires others to shoot film as well as hybrid and to grow their teams through her programs Foundations in Team Building, Foundations in Digital Photography and Foundations in Film. So welcome to the podcast,  Nancy  Ray!

I have someone you are going to absolutely love. She is warm and welcoming, has incredible fashion sense, and is an a extremely talented graphic designer/digital marketing strategist/style curator. She owns and runs the web design firm, Go Live HQ. Her client list includes Sophia Amoruso (THE girl boss herself), Randy Fenoli of Say Yes to the Dress, Elsie Larson of A Beautiful Mess and so many other inspiring entrepreneurs. So, welcome to the podcast, Promise Tangeman!! 

I am interviewing someone today who owns and runs one of the most detail-oriented and highly successful film labs in the country. He is a quality obsessed business guru and classic car lover. He is also a straight-shooter which is one of my favorite qualities about him. You might think his name is Richard since he owns Richard Photo Lab, but nope you are mistaken! So welcome to the podcast, Brian Greenberg! 

Social media is such a huge part of our lives, our businesses, and sometimes it gets a little bit complicated. These topics that I’m going to discuss today are definitely subjective and I know a LOT of people are going to feel differently. Share your thoughts with us and lets open up a discussion! We’d love to hear your approach to social media etiquette. I hope that these tips on how to handle your social media platform will help you moving forward, and we look forward to hearing from you!

Jessica's story is heartbreaking, yet inspiring as she has spent the past 10+ years turning her “mess into a message." She is a public speaker having spoken to over 15,000 young adults. She has been featured on MTV, 20/20, Good Morning America, Katie Couric and is now coaching others on their public speaking journeys. So, welcome to the podcast Jessica Rasdall! 

Today’s guest launched a custom gift boxing company alongside two friends in LA after struggling to find a personalized gift for an unexpectedly hospitalized friend. Since 2014, she and the other founders of BoxFox have distributed over 30,000 gift boxes to recipients in more than 20 countries and are on target to hit $2 million in 2017. They feature gifts for all occasions, including a variety of brands and even give the option to build your own box! So welcome to the podcast, Chelsea Moore! 

On the podcast today we have a fabulous New Orleans makeup artist and owner of her own beauty brand. She is a self-taught makeup artist that used her own insecurities about skin due to acne to create a beauty line focused on shade selections and lightweight, but excellent coverage. In addition to having serviced thousands for wedding makeup her company now has customers residing in over 550 cities across the world! So, welcome to the podcast Ashley Sievert!

No matter where you are in your creative journey, whether you are 10 years in or just starting out, I hope todays podcast can help you speak more freely and with more confidence about your pricing. Thank you for tuning in! We love and appreciate each of you for tuning into this episode of Mistakes Make Magic! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it! Also, we would appreciate your review for Mistakes Make Magic!! Ratings are reviews help us to continue bringing you good content!!