
Warning: Your Business Is Not Your Emotional Support Animal
Let’s be real, friends. You started your business to have freedom, impact, and joy, but lately it feels like your business is running you.

Let’s be real, friends. You started your business to have freedom, impact, and joy, but lately it feels like your business is running you.

Your next dream client just landed in your inbox. But, what happens next? Whether you’re new to the wedding industry or a seasoned pro

As a business owner in the wedding industry, you are the biggest representation of your brand. You are part of the luxury industry, and the higher you ascend up the ladder, the more your market expects you to represent yourself, and your business, as a trusted leader in luxury. But are you unintentionally sabotaging your brand?

You’re so client-focused that you’ve probably skipped a few meals yourself on wedding days (don’t make me call you out on those granola bars stashed in your kit).But here’s the thing: while you’re making magic for your couple and their guests, there’s another group of people counting on you too—your vendor team.

Conflict is inevitable, but chaos doesn’t have to be. Whether it’s a tense email exchange, an uncomfortable client meeting, or a vendor misunderstanding, knowing how to handle difficult conversations can make all the difference in preserving relationships and driving better results. That’s why I’ inviting you to join me for a free, interactive webinar.

My new plant order arrived this weekend, but, it wasn’t just any ol’ plant. Oh no, this was the Monstera Thai Constellation. Yes, this was “Kelly Rowland” of houseplants. And, this is what “Kelly Rowland” of house plant reminded me about client and customer care

There’s a moment that happens often in our industry: a couple sits across from us, eyes shining and hearts racing, as they hand over

This week, I hope you remember that you don’t owe your energy to everything or everyone. Protect it. Guard it. Invest it where it truly counts. You are your greatest asset. Treat yourself accordingly.

You’re showing up for clients, but who’s showing up for you? There are seasons in life when being a creative entrepreneur feels heavier than usual. Maybe you’re navigating grief. Maybe a relationship is unraveling. Maybe your health—physical, mental, or emotional—is quietly begging for attention. And yet, the business doesn’t stop. The inbox still pings. The wedding dates don’t move. The client meetings are still on the calendar.

Here are three business actions that wedding planners should avoid in 2025.
Hey there trailblazer!
I’m Kawania (kuh won nee ah) and I own and lead two successful businesses in the creative industry. Welcome! I created this blog as a resource that you can reference as you launch, run, and scale your own successful (and sustainable) business. There’s lots of information in this blog, so bookmark it and hit me up if you have any questions. We all need a little guidance every now and then, right? Take care friend. Keep shining! Love and Soul Always, Kawania
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