Mistakes Make Magic

Today’s guest is a Los Angeles based Wedding and Lifestyle Photographer. She has photographed weddings all over the world including destinations such as Bali, Thailand, and Singapore and has been featured in publications such as Brides, Destination I Do, Inside Weddings, and The Knot. She has photographed for clients such as Jenny Yoo and Joanna August whose look books have been seen in Martha Stewart Weddings. So welcome to the podcast, Caroline Tran! 

This episode is being held with one of the most talented and creative photo directors! She has worked with companies such as The Mrs. Box, Minted and Valuspa and has been recognized and featured in magazines like Martha Stewart Weddings and Vogue. She styles and directs photo shoots and is best known for her textured patterns, clever play with color, and ability to bring a client’s vision to life. So welcome to the podcast, owner of MaeMae, Megan Gonzalez!

Today I am interviewing a special woman. Aside from the fact that she is stylish and beautiful, she is also a quickly rising female entrepreneur. Her business Something Borrowed Blooms (co-founded with her cousin Laken) offers brides a different option for florals through high quality silks. They seek out flowers and design collections that follow the trends and have them delivered all across the country. I am so excited to dive into today’s podcast. Welcome to the show, Lauren Bercier!  

Ten years ago, I started my business. About that time, I came across today’s guest. I can without a doubt say what she has shared about her journey (especially the posts on her blog) have been one of the biggest attributing factors to my success. She is a wedding photographer turned business strategist and one of the most hard-working and inspiring female entrepreneurs. So, welcome to the podcast Jasmine Star! 

Today’s guest on the show is Crystal of Crystal Ann Interiors! She is a former wedding planner turned interior designer who loves to create spaces that are functional and beautiful. Her services vary from furniture plans to design boards and everything in between. She is a mother of two beautiful children, living in an adorable Manhattan space! I am so excited to chat more with Crystal today about her design strategy, tips and ability to create fresh, modern and livable spaces!!

The guest on the show today is a Luxury, New Orleans based wedding planner who knows how to cultivate a unique experience reflective of a client’s aesthetic and vision. She is a former attorney, Yale grad and mother of three beautiful girls. She is a natural born leader who knows how to guide her team at Sapphire Events into creating events from the ground up. So welcome to the podcast, Valerie Gernhauser!

My dad has played a huge role in inspiring my entrepreneurial spirit over the years, so I thought - who else would be a better guest on the show?! While running his own dental practice for 30+ years, he has also been a supportive father to my brothers and me. His hard work and determination has inspired us all and I would not be where I am today without his love and support (and of course my mom’s support too!).

Time. Time is THE most precious thing in life. You cannot have more of it…so you must use it wisely. Don’t worry. You are not alone. I’ll be honest with you. I am not always the best with my time.  It’s not always easy…saying no…scheduling your time…valuing your time. So that’s what we’re going to be talking about today.

Lindsey is a newborn and family photographer based in Crowley, LA. Our paths crossed three years and she now is one of my second shooters and good friends! Throughout the episode, Lindsey shares stories of her journey in the photography business and the mistakes she has made along the way. For those of you looking for tips on how to become a second shooter, she has the perfect story to learn from!

Brad and I admire this videography team so much that we hired them for our own wedding just two short years ago! They are incredible storytellers and they bring a calming, yet professional presence to a wedding day. Their work definitely speaks for itself which I cannot wait to talk more about in this episode. Today's guest is none other than my friend, Brock Gomez!  

Mia is the owner and designer of Root Floral Design! Mia has become a great friend to me over the years. Root Floral Design has been in business for 5 years now, and has been extremely successful! Even though she did not have the most traditional start, Mia shares how she got to where she is today.

Lets start discussing one of the most difficult and challenging topics of running your own business: Setting Boundaries. How do you set boundaries for yourself while still creating an excellent client experience?

Valerie Woerner is the author of The Finishing School, and owner/creator for Val Marie Paper. Since 2013, she has sold over 30,000 prayer journals and recently launched the Yearly Prayer Journal for 2018. She is sharing her heart, her faith, and her tricks for becoming a better mother and more efficient entrepreneur on this episode, and I am so excited for you guys to listen along today!

Kristi and I met back in our days at Architecture School. While Kristi continues her architectural design, her main focus is to pursue her passion for world travel through her platform, Coordinates of Her. When I started the podcast, I knew Kristi would be the perfect guest! Kristi is a truly inspiring person and I am so excited for her to share about her travel adventures and how Coordinates of Her began.

I have known Kayla for 6 years and over the years have watched her grow into an incredible film shooter. Kayla has been featured in multiple big name publications and even teaches her own workshops in France! Kayla’s interest in photography all began in high school when she was always the girl with the camera at every event. Today, she shares with us about her journey from then to now!