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Check Out This Free Webinar, “Mastering the Wedding Day Timeline”

Are you a wedding planner who wants to create seamless, stress-free wedding days with confidence and precision? Then this free, hands-on webinar is for you. Join us for the webinar titled, “Mastering the Wedding Day Timeline: An Interactive Webinar for Wedding Planners.” This isn’t just a class; it’s a working “brainery” where you’ll get practical strategies, templates, and real-world advice to elevate your timeline management skills.

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“Sinners,” Loyalty, and the Truth About Working with the Same Creative Partners

One of the most common criticisms creative entrepreneurs—especially event planners—face is the accusation of forming cliques or being “gatekeepers.” You know the drill: you work with the same vendors often, and suddenly people are whispering about exclusivity, favoritism, or lack of diversity in your collaborations. But the new film “Sinners” offers a compelling counter-narrative that all of us in the creative world should reflect on.

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10 Web Sites Every Wedding Pro Should Know in 2022

Here’s my list of 10 websites with templates, articles, and/or videos for wedding industry entrepreneurs interested in growing their business.

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10 Worthy Podcasts for Wedding Entrepreneurs

Here is a list of ten (10) worthy podcasts I believe wedding industry entrepreneurs should consider.

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5 TedTalks Every Wedding Planner Should Watch

I’ve been a big fan of TEDTalks for years! So, many of these eye-opening presentations have gifted me with information and insight I didn’t

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These Sponsors Complemented the Enlightened Creative Brainery Perfectly

I recently hosted an incredible Brainery session for the educational arm of my business, The Enlightened Creative, and I’m thrilled to share how impactful it was for our community of wedding planners and event professionals. The session, titled “How to Successfully Add Corporate Event Planning into Your Wedding Business,” was designed to help planners confidently expand their services, attract new clients, and build year-round revenue streams.

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Are You Planning to Register for a Professional Conference? Read This First. The Enlightened Creative.

How Wedding and Event Planners Can Protect Their Investments When Attending Professional Conferences

So, what’s a businessperson to do? There are numerous industry experts sharing feedback and wise counsel, so I am not going to cover that today. Instead, I am going to play a little “Monday Morning Quarterback” and provide you with some advice for minimizing challenges similar to this as you register for future professional conferences.

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Working at a Desk with Strength Finders and Fast Company and a Wonder Woman Comic Book. Howerton+Wooten Events. The Enlightened Creative.

8 Key Tips to Consider When Asking Someone to Mentor You

Are you new to the industry and interested in asking someone to mentor you? Pretty smart idea! It’s a key step to take as you build your network and grow in your career. But, asking someone to be your mentor requires a little more groundwork than you might think, so we have listed below 8 tips for asking someone to mentor.

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Hana Pugh at the MunaLuchi Coterie Retreat. Photo by Joshua Dwain Photography. The Enlightened Creative.

An Event Professional’s Guide to Networking at a Conference

Attending professional conferences can be a game-changer for event professionals, wedding planners, and creative entrepreneurs. Beyond the education you gain from speakers, effective networking can open doors to new collaborations, clients, and opportunities. Here’s how to make the most of your next industry event with intentional and successful networking strategies.

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5 Quick (and Helpful) Recommendations for New Event Planners

Are you new to the event industry or did you just launch your event planning business? Here are five (5) quick recommendations (plus a bonus) to help you “kick start” your business.

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