In the wedding industry, leadership is not theoretical. It’s visible. And, when it comes to leading others, the old phrase “the cobbler’s children have no shoes” simply doesn’t apply. In fact, it does more harm than good. When you teach, mentor, or guide others without embodying the very principles you promote, you don’t look humble. You look misaligned.
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.
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.
Here’s my list of 10 websites with templates, articles, and/or videos for wedding industry entrepreneurs interested in growing their business.
Here is a list of ten (10) worthy podcasts I believe wedding industry entrepreneurs should consider.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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