The Confetti Hour Podcast

Rebecca Yale is an internationally acclaimed destination wedding photographer and educator based in California. She was named one of the top wedding photographers in the world by Harper’s Bazaar and BRIDES and has been featured in 100+ publications including Martha Stewart Weddings, The Knot, and People Magazine. Rebecca is dedicated to empowering fellow creative entrepreneurs to find success by making intentional decisions for their art and business. You will hear all about Rebecca’s journey and she will be sharing tips on fighting imposter syndrome and battling the need for external validation with the goal of finding happiness and gratification in your business. We will finish up with ‘What She Wishes Other Vendors Knew’ and her ‘Confetti Hour Confession.’ Featured Guest: Rebecca Yale of Rebecca Yale Photography Website: www.rebeccayale.com & https://rebeccayalephotography.com/educational-courses Instagram: @rebeccayale Headshot Photography: Anya Kernes — Confetti Hour Squad: You can find us over on YOUTUBE! Check out our new channel @theconfettihour THE CONFETTI HOUR WEBSITE Check out my mentoring services for wedding pros, digital resources, fun products, & my go-to business tools for wedding pros & much more. HELP SUPPORT OUR SHOW | BECOME A PATREON Help support The Confetti Hour show with a small contribution per month. Your support goes towards the maintenance of the show allowing Renée to continue to bring on reputable professionals to share their journeys & tips to help wedding professionals elevate their services.

Tanya Pushkine born and raised in Brussels, Belgium to an American born musical conductor and German/Belgian painter. Upon moving to the USA, she was soon accepted to The Juilliard School’s Drama Division. Immediately upon graduation, she was selected to play Mozart’s wife in Amadeus on Broadway, followed by roles on television, stage and film in both Europe and the US. After a successful 10-year career, and the birth of two children, Tanya changed paths entirely and joined the corporate world with leading roles at LVMH, Sephora, L’Oréal, Barnes & Noble, Clarins and Nestle Skin Health. From being a Cultural Director to running Public Relations and Corporate Philanthropy departments for luxury brands, Tanya was fortunate to work with Beyoncé Lady Gaga, Naomi Watts, Eva Mendez, John Legend, and many more. As a global communications and brand strategist, she conceived, directed and produced major initiatives, events and philanthropic programs. Never letting go of her acting chops, she kept actively using the skills to coach leaders on public speaking and presentations…. until the wedding universe became her calling. Tanya had been helping friends and family with their vows and toasts for years. Her own second wedding prompted her to become a professional wedding "vow whisperer." She made the bold decision to leave the corporate world and make her way essentially creating a new category in the wedding business. Tanya’s business, The Vow Whisperer, is a service whereby Tanya helps couples write their vows, but in their own words. She is not the writer, but brings out everything from anecdotes, memories, obstacles, incredible moments, intentions for the future and much more and collaboratively will craft the vows using the person’s own words. Additionally, Tanya coaches on public speaking which includes enunciation, voice projection, making eye contact while reading off a vow book, poise, confidence and all the tips and tricks to make it a perfect presentation of the most intimate part of a ceremony. Tanya officiates, and offers ceremony planning, as well and coaches family members and friends who want to officiate. She also works with bridal parties on speeches and toasts. Tanya is based in New York City with her husband, has two children and works globally in several languages. She is currently on the board of the New York Chapter of WIPA. Featured Guest: Tanya Pushkine of The Vow Whisperer Website: www.thevowwhisperer.com Instagram: @thevowhisperer Headshot Photography: Philip Holt BIG NEWS, CONFETTI HOUR SQUAD! You can find us over on YOUTUBE! Check out our new channel @theconfettihour THE CONFETTI HOUR WEBSITE Check out my mentoring services for wedding pros digital resources, fun products, & my go-to business tools for wedding pros & much more. HELP SUPPORT OUR SHOW | BECOME A PATREON Help support The Confetti Hour show with a small contribution per month. Your support goes towards the maintenance of the show allowing Renée to continue to bring on reputable professionals to share their journeys & tips to help wedding professionals elevate their services.

New York-based event designer Josh Spiegel of BIRCH began his career selling floral arrangements out of his father's balloon shop in Brooklyn. As founder and Chief Creative Officer of the high-touch decor, floral, and production company, Josh and the BIRCH team have globally transformed luxury spaces, creating awe-inspiring events that WOW—from weddings to celebrations around the world. As seen in Vogue, Harper's BAZAAR, People, Brides, and beyond. Featured Guest: Josh Spiegel of Birch Event Design Website: www.birchevents.com Instagram: @bircheventdesign, https://www.instagram.com/bircheventdesign/ Headshot Photography: @afrikarmando BIG NEWS, CONFETTI HOUR SQUAD! You can find us over on YOUTUBE! Check out our new channel @theconfettihour THE CONFETTI HOUR WEBSITE Check out my mentoring services for wedding pros digital resources, fun products, & my go-to business tools for wedding pros & much more. HELP SUPPORT OUR SHOW | BECOME A PATREON Help support The Confetti Hour show with a small contribution per month. Your support goes towards the maintenance of the show allowing Renée to continue to bring on reputable professionals to share their journeys & tips to help wedding professionals elevate their services.

Robyn's journey in the wedding industry is a blend of passion and professionalism. She started at Wedgewood Weddings as a Catering Sales Manager, orchestrating over 100 weddings annually. Since 2012, she's witnessed the company's remarkable growth to 60+ venues nationwide. Now, as the Director of Sales Training, Robyn is the driving force behind a team of 200+, spanning coordinators to sales directors. She empowers them with knowledge and skills, ranging from coordinating ceremonies to selling weddings successfully. Beyond work, she cherishes family time with her husband, 5-year-old, and 6-month-old, and is currently studying for her second wine certification. She also loves seeing live music and even opted for a band at her own wedding over a DJ. Featured Guests: Robyn Miranda of Wedgewood Weddings Website: https://www.wedgewoodweddings.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wedgewoodweddings/ Headshot Photography: @erinhughesphotography BIG NEWS, CONFETTI HOUR SQUAD! You can find us over on YOUTUBE! Check out our new channel @theconfettihour THE CONFETTI HOUR WEBSITE Check out my mentoring services for wedding pros digital resources, fun products, & my go-to business tools for wedding pros & much more. HELP SUPPORT OUR SHOW | BECOME A PATREON Help support The Confetti Hour show with a small contribution per month. Your support goes towards the maintenance of the show allowing Renée to continue to bring on reputable professionals to share their journeys & tips to help wedding professionals elevate their services.

Persephone Maglaya, Chief Executive Officer + Founder, and Eduardo Maglaya, Chief Data Officer of The Media Socialites, are passionate about empowering brands to take control of their narratives and unlock their potential for social growth and conversions. With a boutique approach to social media, TMS specializes in partnering with small to mid-sized businesses, helping them launch and grow across their digital marketing channels. At The Media Socialites, they are not just a team; they’re a family of unicorns, each bringing their own unique magic to the table. From art and creative direction to social strategy (Instagram, design, TikTok edits, etc.) and influencers, they are known for helping brands achieve their digital marketing dreams through social strategy & execution, content creation and planning, influencer marketing, website design, branding, and more. Featured Guests: Persephone and Eduardo Maglaya Website: http://www.themediasocialites.com Instagram: @themediasocialites BIG NEWS, CONFETTI HOUR SQUAD! You can find us over on YOUTUBE! Check out our new channel @theconfettihour THE CONFETTI HOUR WEBSITE Check out my mentoring services for wedding pros digital resources, fun products, & my go-to business tools for wedding pros & much more. HELP SUPPORT OUR SHOW | BECOME A PATREON Help support The Confetti Hour show with a small contribution per month. Your support goes towards the maintenance of the show allowing Renée to continue to bring on reputable professionals to share their journeys & tips to help wedding professionals elevate their services.

Phillip Van Nostrand is a photographer and life changing coach based out of New York City. He is an expert in capturing bright, cinematic lifestyle imagery in weddings, events, and commercial projects. He travels abroad once a year and has photographed 40+ countries. Published in the New York Times, Dwell Magazine, Fortune.com, Brides, Vogue, Style Me Pretty, Fast Company, Huffington Post, Forbes.com, Parade Magazine, The Knot NY, and was a Master Class speaker at WPPI in 2016, 2017, and 2019. Clients include Airbnb, Jose Cuervo, Ok Cupid, Louboutin, The New School, Venmo, Condé Nast, and more. You will hear all about Phil’s journey on becoming a photographer and growing in the industry, and we will also be sharing tips on ’Mastering the Conference Game.’ We will finish up with 'What He Wishes Other Vendors Knew' & his 'Confetti Hour Confession.' Featured Guest: Phillip Van Nostrand Website: https://phillipvn.com Instagram: @phillipvnweddings - BIG NEWS, CONFETTI HOUR SQUAD! You can find us over on YOUTUBE! Check out our new channel @theconfettihour THE CONFETTI HOUR WEBSITE Check out my mentoring services for wedding pros digital resources, fun products, & my go-to business tools for wedding pros & much more. HELP SUPPORT OUR SHOW | BECOME A PATREON Help support The Confetti Hour show with a small contribution per month. Your support goes towards the maintenance of the show allowing Renée to continue to bring on reputable professionals to share their journeys & tips to help wedding professionals elevate their services.

Ashley Saffer is an acclaimed wedding planner and designer with nearly two decades of experience across the wedding and hospitality industries. Her well-rounded knowledge makes her uniquely skilled at crafting full-service weddings where she expertly orchestrates each aspect of the couple’s celebration. Ashley is a sounding board that guides her clients throughout the planning and design process. She’s a master of strategy and stunning designs, and most of all, Ashley is a trusted partner to her clients. She eases their stress and ensures no detail is overlooked to create an unforgettable and effortless experience for couples, family, and friends. Ashley’s work has been celebrated in publications like Brides, Boston Weddings, and Carats & Cake. She actively serves the wedding industry community through the Wedding International Professionals Association – Boston Chapter as the Director of Membership. You will hear all about Ashley’s journey to the wedding industry and becoming a wedding planner, as well as our path to becoming business partners! We will finish up with 'What She Wishes Other Vendors Knew' & her 'Confetti Hour Confession.' Featured Guest: Ashley Saffer of Baciare Events Website: https://www.baciareevents.com Instagram: @baciareevents - THE CONFETTI HOUR WEBSITE! This website is home to my mentoring services for wedding planners, my educational blog, the podcast, & one of my favorite new offerings, THE CONFETTI HOUR SHOP! The shop offers digital resources, fun products, & my go-to business tools for wedding pros & so much more. - Join Our Patreon Family! Help support The Confetti Hour show with a small contribution per month. Your support goes towards the maintenance of the show allowing Renée to continue to bring on reputable professionals to share their journeys & tips to help wedding professionals elevate their services. Our Patreon family receives discounts to my education shop & freebie resources throughout the year!

From the stages of Harvard Business School, to pages of Architectural Digest, Rachael is regarded as the in-demand Luxury Strategist for female entrepreneurs seeking to become a top 3% firm. Rachael stands for values and brands that last. With a storied career monetizing personal brands, she is celebrated for her coined & trademarked work surrounding the psychology of the "Velvet Rope." ™ Her goal? To launch her clients into luxury via "The Four P's" positioning, press, paid speaking and pipeline filling partnerships. Her standards are meticulous, her approach is personalized and she is widely known for her boundless ideas and enthusiasm. She is incredibly selective in the clients she serves, as the majority double their sales a year after her esteemed advising. It’s safe to say she was born to do this work and it is miles from traditional consulting. As a lifelong student of design & fashion, Rachael is a trained interior designer, licensed realtor and recognized tastemaker. Most recently, her wedding was covered by The New York Times. On weekends, she loves sipping her matcha & collaborating with her husband to grow their “on-brand” portfolio. Naturally, it encompasses investing in real estate, startups and collecting interesting art. Currently, the duo is planning a trip to Ancient Egypt and exploring a large-scale remodel of a 1920’s historic estate. You will hear all about Rachel's journey and her expert tips on 'Hhow to Become A Top 3% Firm - Launch Into Luxury.' We will finish up with 'What She Wishes Other Vendors Knew' and her 'Confetti Hour Confession.' Featured Guest: Rachael Bozsik Johanson with Rachael Johanson Website: www.rachaeljohanson.com Instagram: @rachaelbozsik_johanson ---- THE CONFETTI HOUR WEBSITE! This website is home for my mentoring services for wedding planners, my educational blog, the podcast, and one of my favorite new offerings -- THE CONFETTI HOUR SHOP! The shop offers digital resources, fun products, and my go-to business tools for wedding pros & so much more. Check out the new site at www.reneesabo.com! ——— Join Our Patreon Family! Help support Renée and The Confetti Hour show with a small contribution per month. Your support goes towards the professional maintenance of the show allowing Renée to continue to bring on reputable professionals to share their incredible journeys and tangible tips to help wedding professionals elevate their services. In addition, our Patreon family receives additional discounts to my education shop and freebie resources throughout the year! Consider supporting at https://www.patreon.com/theconfettihour ——— Bring Your Event to Life! Merri is an online visualization platform for event planning that allows planners to bring their client's events to life in 3D. You can visualize your entire event using models of furniture, decor, flowers, and more, all within renderings of your venue! It also allows you to collaborate with your vendor team for seamless planning and execution of events. If you are a planner and are ready to see how Merri can uplevel your business, head to the MERRI website and use code 'RENEE' for a free 30-day trial! For venue or rental companies interested in becoming involved on the platform, you can email ambassador@bemerri.com to get started!

Kawania Wooten brings a unique mix of experience and skills to her businesses, Howerton+Wooten Events and the Enlightened Creative. Her vast experience in the hospitality world includes hotel management, casino and gaming, the culinary industry, and 30 years as a professional meeting and event planner for the Washington DC elite. Kawania strives for professionalism, creativity and impeccable organization within every function planned by the Howerton+Wooten Events team. She is an adjunct instructor in the Hospitality, Tourism, and Culinary Arts Department at Prince Georges Community College. Kawania’s advice has been featured in Refinery 29, Wall Street Journal, Yahoo News, Headline News, Martha Stewart Weddings, and ESSENCE magazine. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Mass Media Arts from Hampton University in Virginia, and she participated in the Harvard Business School’s Executive Management Program in June of 2005 under the auspices of the Cable & Telecommunications Association for Marketing. You will hear all about Kawania's journey and her thoughts on 'Democratizing Luxury.' We will finish up with 'What She Wishes Other Vendors Knew' and her 'Confetti Hour Confession.' Featured Guest: Kawania Wooten with Howerton+Wooten Events and The Enlightened Creative Website: https://www.hwevents.com/ and https://theenlightenedcreative.com/grow-your-business/ Instagram: @howertonwooten and @theenlightenedcreative ---- THE CONFETTI HOUR WEBSITE! This website is home for my mentoring services for wedding planners, my educational blog, the podcast, and one of my favorite new offerings -- THE CONFETTI HOUR SHOP! The shop offers digital resources, fun products, and my go-to business tools for wedding pros & so much more. Check out the new site at www.reneesabo.com! ——— Join Our Patreon Family! Help support Renée and The Confetti Hour show with a small contribution per month. Your support goes towards the professional maintenance of the show allowing Renée to continue to bring on reputable professionals to share their incredible journeys and tangible tips to help wedding professionals elevate their services. In addition, our Patreon family receives additional discounts to my education shop and freebie resources throughout the year! Consider supporting at https://www.patreon.com/theconfettihour ——— Bring Your Event to Life! Merri is an online visualization platform for event planning that allows planners to bring their client's events to life in 3D. You can visualize your entire event using models of furniture, decor, flowers, and more, all within renderings of your venue! It also allows you to collaborate with your vendor team for seamless planning and execution of events. If you are a planner and are ready to see how Merri can uplevel your business, head to the MERRI website and use code 'RENEE' for a free 30-day trial! For venue or rental companies interested in becoming involved on the platform, you can email ambassador@bemerri.com to get started!

Michelle Loretta is a strategist for the events industry and creator of Be Sage Consulting, formerly Sage Wedding Pros. She has been educating, coaching, and consulting event professionals since 2009. With a degree in accounting, roots at the Big 4 firm Deloitte, and experience as a stationery entrepreneur, she dissects numbers to help level-up businesses’ earnings. These days, Michelle primarily provides financial strategy services and Fractional CFO consulting to event business owners. She has been asked to speak at a number of industry conferences, including Coterie, Lend & Gather, Wedding Wire World, NACE Experience, and The Special Event. She was named one of the TOP 1000 Event Professionals by BizBash in 2019. Michelle is also the winner of the 2021 ILEA ESPRIT best conference award for the Be Sage Conference. You will hear all about Michelle's journey and her tips on ​'How to Prepare for Economic Uncertainty.' We will finish up with 'What She Wishes Other Vendors Knew' and her 'Confetti Hour Confession.' Featured Guest: Michelle Loretta with Be Sage Consulting Website: www.besageconsulting.com Instagram: @besagealways Tune into Michelle's first episode on The Confetti Hour - Listen to the podcast here! ---- THE CONFETTI HOUR WEBSITE! This website is home for my mentoring services for wedding planners, my educational blog, the podcast, and one of my favorite new offerings -- THE CONFETTI HOUR SHOP! The shop offers digital resources, fun products, and my go-to business tools for wedding pros & so much more. Check out the new site at www.reneesabo.com! ——— Join Our Patreon Family! Help support Renée and The Confetti Hour show with a small contribution per month. Your support goes towards the professional maintenance of the show allowing Renée to continue to bring on reputable professionals to share their incredible journeys and tangible tips to help wedding professionals elevate their services. In addition, our Patreon family receives additional discounts to my education shop and freebie resources throughout the year! Consider supporting at https://www.patreon.com/theconfettihour ——— Bring Your Event to Life! Merri is an online visualization platform for event planning that allows planners to bring their client's events to life in 3D. You can visualize your entire event using models of furniture, decor, flowers, and more, all within renderings of your venue! It also allows you to collaborate with your vendor team for seamless planning and execution of events. If you are a planner and are ready to see how Merri can uplevel your business, head to the MERRI website and use code 'RENEE' for a free 30-day trial! For venue or rental companies interested in becoming involved on the platform, you can email ambassador@bemerri.com to get started!

With a combined 30-plus years of experience and hundreds of weddings produced in the Boston and New England area, Real Deal Wedding Insiders® Edna Dratch-Parker and Jeri Solomon have seen it all. Edna is the founder and creative director of EFD Creative—Event Planning & Design, and Jeri owns Jeri Solomon Floral Design. They combined their depth of knowledge and real-life experiences to write Guide to Smart Wedding Planning to help couples set a solid foundation for their wedding planning journey. You will hear all about Edna and Jeri's journeys and their tips on ​'Collaborating with Vendors to Enhance Your Business and Brand.' We will finish up with 'What They Wish Other Vendors Knew' and their 'Confetti Hour Confession.' Featured Guests: Real Deal Wedding Insiders® Edna Dratch-Parker and Jeri Solomon Website: https://www.realdealweddinginsiders.com/ Instagram: @WeddingInsiders THE CONFETTI HOUR WEBSITE IS HERE! This website is home for my mentoring services for wedding planners, my educational blog, the podcast, and one of my favorite new offerings -- THE CONFETTI HOUR SHOP! The shop offers digital resources, fun products, and my go-to business tools for wedding pros & so much more. Check out the new site at www.reneesabo.com! ——— Join Our Patreon Family! Help support Renée and The Confetti Hour show with a small contribution per month. Your support goes towards the professional maintenance of the show allowing Renée to continue to bring on reputable professionals to share their incredible journeys and tangible tips to help wedding professionals elevate their services. In addition, our Patreon family receives additional discounts to my education shop and freebie resources throughout the year! Consider supporting at https://www.patreon.com/theconfettihour ——— Bring Your Event to Life! Merri is an online visualization platform for event planning that allows planners to bring their client's events to life in 3D. You can visualize your entire event using models of furniture, decor, flowers, and more, all within renderings of your venue! It also allows you to collaborate with your vendor team for seamless planning and execution of events. If you are a planner and are ready to see how Merri can uplevel your business, head to the MERRI website and use code 'RENEE' for a free 30-day trial! For venue or rental companies interested in becoming involved on the platform, you can email ambassador@bemerri.com to get started!

Jillian Nichols is a tenured, professional, and driven Director of Catering and Conference Services. She lives and breathes hospitality and strives for 5-star service in all of her team members, herself, and her employer. She has worked for numerous four, and five-star properties such as The Langham, Boca Raton Resort, and Club & Hotel Viking. While reopening the Langham Boston for the last two years, she has served on the Board for Boston Wedding Group as Educational Chair, Vice-President, and in 2023 as Co-President. You will hear all about Jillian's journey and her tips on ​the 'Benefits of a Ballroom Wedding.' We will finish up with 'What She Wishes Other Vendors Knew' and her 'Confetti Hour Confession.' Featured Guest: Jillian M. Nichols with The Langham, Boston Website: https://www.langhamhotels.com/en/the-langham/boston Instagram: @jillianmnic and @langhamboston THE CONFETTI HOUR WEBSITE IS HERE! This website is home for my mentoring services for wedding planners, my educational blog, the podcast, and one of my favorite new offerings -- THE CONFETTI HOUR SHOP! The shop offers digital resources, fun products, and my go-to business tools for wedding pros & so much more. Check out the new site at www.reneesabo.com! ——— Join Our Patreon Family! Help support Renée and The Confetti Hour show with a small contribution per month. Your support goes towards the professional maintenance of the show allowing Renée to continue to bring on reputable professionals to share their incredible journeys and tangible tips to help wedding professionals elevate their services. In addition, our Patreon family receives additional discounts to my education shop and freebie resources throughout the year! Consider supporting at https://www.patreon.com/theconfettihour ——— Bring Your Event to Life! Merri is an online visualization platform for event planning that allows planners to bring their client's events to life in 3D. You can visualize your entire event using models of furniture, decor, flowers, and more, all within renderings of your venue! It also allows you to collaborate with your vendor team for seamless planning and execution of events. If you are a planner and are ready to see how Merri can uplevel your business, head to the MERRI website and use code 'RENEE' for a free 30-day trial! For venue or rental companies interested in becoming involved on the platform, you can email ambassador@bemerri.com to get started!

Tracy Taylor Ward Design plans, designs and produces (with florals and stationery in-house!) exceptional events throughout the world. Their award-winning firm is named on the Brides Best Planner list, and has been featured in Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, The New York Times, Martha Stewart Weddings, and Town & Country, to name a few. With offices in New York City and South Florida, the TTWD team strives to exceed your expectations and deliver an unparalleled experience every step of the way. You will hear all about Tracy Taylor Ward's journey and her tips on ​'How to Nail Your Clients Event Design.' We will finish up with 'What She Wishes Other Vendors Knew' and her 'Confetti Hour Confession.' Featured Guest: Tracy Taylor Ward with Tracy Taylor Ward Design Website: www.tracytaylorward.com Instagram: @TracyTaylorWard Check out the Wedded Podcast & Website: https://weddedpodcast.com/ ——— Big News! Confetti Hour Squad, my new education website is HERE!!! This site is a new home for my mentoring services for wedding planners, my educational blog, the podcast, and one of my favorite new offerings -- THE CONFETTI HOUR SHOP! The shop offers digital resources, fun products, and my go-to business tools for wedding pros & so much more. With excitement for our new season, I also dropped my first INTENSIVE GUIDE for wedding planners in my shop! A Guide to 'Creating A Process Driven Approach to Wedding Planning' is a 15-page step-by-step guide on creating a planning process for a wedding, no matter what style, budget, or kind of client you are serving! Head to www.reneesabo.com to learn more. ——— Bring Your Event to Life! Merri is a visualization online platform made for event planning that allows planners to bring their client's events to life in 3D. You can visualize your entire event using models of furniture, decor, flowers, and more, all within renderings of your venue! It also allows you to collaborate with your vendor team for seamless planning and execution of events. If you are a planner and would like to see what Merri can do for you, head to the MERRI website and use code 'RENEE' for a free 30-day trial! For venue or rental companies interested in becoming involved on the platform, you can email ambassador@bemerri.com to get started!

Meredith Ryncarz is a former college art professor turned destination wedding photographer with Meredith Ryncarz Photography. Recently named one of the top photographers in the south by South Magazine, her work can be seen in Forbes, The New York Times, and Southern Living. As a military spouse, Meredith has crafted a business that is not situated in one regional market but rather is mobile to suit the lifestyle of her family, allowing her to restart her business multiple times over the past decade. She has pioneered a system for relocation and geographical growth through her company The Restart Specialist. You will hear all about Meredith Ryncarz's journey and her tips on ​'Growing a Business Across Multiple Markets.' We will finish up with 'What She Wishes Other Vendors Knew' and her 'Confetti Hour Confession.' Featured Guest: Meredith Ryncarz with Meredith Ryncraz Photography and The Restart Specialist Website: www.meredithryncarz.com and https://therestartspecialist.com/ Instagram: @meredithryncraz ——— Big News! Confetti Hour Squad, my new education website is HERE!!! This site is a new home for my mentoring services for wedding planners, my educational blog, the podcast, and one of my favorite new offerings -- THE CONFETTI HOUR SHOP! The shop offers digital resources, fun products, and my go-to business tools for wedding pros & so much more. Check out the new site at www.reneesabo.com! NEW RESOURCE GUIDE: With excitement for our new season, I also dropped my first INTENSIVE GUIDE for wedding planners in my shop! A Guide to 'Creating A Process Driven Approach to Wedding Planning' is a 15-page step-by-step guide on creating a planning process for a wedding, no matter what style, budget, or kind of client you are serving! Head to www.reneesabo.com to learn more. Join Our Patreon Family! Help support Renée and The Confetti Hour show with a small contribution per month. Your support goes towards the professional maintenance of the show allowing Renée to continue to bring on reputable professionals to share their incredible journeys and tangible tips to help wedding professionals elevate their services. Consider supporting at https://www.patreon.com/theconfettihour ——— Bring Your Event to Life! Merri is a visualization online platform made for event planning that allows planners to bring their client's events to life in 3D. You can visualize your entire event using models of furniture, decor, flowers, and more, all within renderings of your venue! It also allows you to collaborate with your vendor team for seamless planning and execution of events. If you are a planner and would like to see what Merri can do for you, head to the MERRI website and use code 'RENEE' for a free 30 day trial! For venue or rental companies interested in becoming involved on the platform, you can email ambassador@bemerri.com to get started!

The Jordan Kahn Music Company has established itself as the new standard in luxury entertainment for every kind of celebration. As described in articles in Vogue Magazine, Fortune Magazine and People Magazine, Jordan Kahn's bands have performed for former Presidents and First Families, The Bachelor Franchise and several of the The Real Housewives Franchise television stars'. You will hear all about Jordan Kahn's journey and his tips on ​'Setting New Standards in the Wedding Industry.' We will finish up with 'What He Wishes Other Vendors Knew' and his 'Confetti Hour Confession.' Featured Guest: Jordan Kahn, with The Jordan Kahn Music Company Website: https://www.jordankahnmusiccompany.com/ Instagram: @jordankahnorchestra ——— Big News! Confetti Hour Squad, my new education website, is HERE!!! This site is a new home for my mentoring services for wedding planners, my educational blog, the podcast, and one of my favorite new offerings -- THE CONFETTI HOUR SHOP! The shop offers digital resources, fun products, and my go-to business tools for wedding pros & so much more. Check out the new site at www.reneesabo.com! NEW RESOURCE GUIDE: With excitement for our new season, I also dropped my first INTENSIVE GUIDE for wedding planners in my shop! A Guide to 'Creating A Process Driven Approach to Wedding Planning' is a 15-page step-by-step guide on creating a planning process for a wedding, no matter what style, budget, or kind of client you are serving! For a short time, I am offering it at an introductory rate of $129 until March 16th! To learn more, head to the link in bio. Join Our Patreon Family! Help support Renée and The Confetti Hour show with a small contribution per month. Your support goes towards the professional maintenance of the show allowing Renée to continue to bring on reputable professionals to share their incredible journeys and tangible tips to help wedding professionals elevate their services. Consider supporting at https://www.patreon.com/theconfettihour

With offices in California and Maryland, Shannon Leahy Rosenbaum of Shannon Leahy Events plans and designs stunning weddings all over the world. Shannon has been named one of the top wedding and event planners in the world by Martha Stewart Weddings, Brides, and Harper's Bazaar Magazines. A Shannon Leahy wedding is characterized by clean line design, a carefully orchestrated flow, and an incredible attention to every detail. She is renowned for her ability to remain calm in stressful situations and is beloved for her candor and creativity. Clients who come to Shannon for her keen eye for design, her wealth of wedding knowledge and her easygoing nature often become lifelong friends. You will hear all about Shannon Leahy Rosenbaum's journey and her tips on ​'Incorporating In-House Floral into Your Event Design Business.' We will finish up with 'What She Wishes Other Vendors Knew' and her 'Confetti Hour Confession.' Featured Guest: Shannon Leahy Rosenbaum with Shannon Leahy Events Website: www.shannonleahy.com Instagram: @shannonleahyevents Learn more about the Wedded Podcast! ——— Big News! Confetti Hour Squad, my new education website, is HERE!!! This site is a new home for my mentoring services for wedding planners, my educational blog, the podcast, and one of my favorite new offerings -- THE CONFETTI HOUR SHOP! The shop offers digital resources, fun products, and my go-to business tools for wedding pros & so much more. Check out the new site at www.reneesabo.com! With excitement for our new season, I also dropped my first INTENSIVE GUIDE for wedding planners in my shop! A Guide to 'Creating A Process Driven Approach to Wedding Planning' is a 15-page step-by-step guide on creating a planning process for a wedding, no matter what style, budget, or kind of client you are serving! For a short time, I am offering it at an introductory rate of $129 until March 16th! To learn more, head to the link in bio. Join Our Patreon Family! Help support Renée and The Confetti Hour show with a small contribution per month. Your support goes towards the professional maintenance of the show allowing Renée to continue to bring on reputable professionals to share their incredible journeys and tangible tips to help wedding professionals elevate their services. Consider supporting at https://www.patreon.com/theconfettihour

Brandee Gaar is a luxury Event Planner, Thought Leader, Educational Speaker and Host of The Wedding Pro CEO Podcast. As a lifelong lover of all things events, Brandee spent 7 years as a corporate event planner with the prestigious Gaylord Hotels brand before opening her own event consulting firm. Blush by Brandee Gaar and Eleven Events by Blush have quickly become known for their over the top events and high touch standard of customer service. Brandee is passionate about teaching wedding industry entrepreneurs her exact strategies in growing two 6-figure event businesses (while still being a present mom and wife!). She provides expert tools for those who are ready to ditch the overwhelm and build the profitable business they’ve always dreamed of! You will hear all about Brandee Gaar's journey and her tips on ​'Creating Profit: How to Ensure your Packages are Profitable.' We will finish up with 'What She Wishes Other Vendors Knew' and her 'Confetti Hour Confession.' Featured Guest: Brandee Gaar with Blush by Brandee Gaar, Eleven Events by Blush and The Wedding Pro CEO Podcast Website: www.brandeegaar.com Instagram: @BrandeeGaar Loved today's topic with Brandee? Check out Episode 153 on her podcast to hear more on How to Price Your Packages for PROFIT! ——— Big News! Confetti Hour Squad, my new education website is HERE!!! This site is a new home for my mentoring services for wedding planners, my educational blog, the podcast, and one of my favorite new offerings -- THE CONFETTI HOUR SHOP! The shop offers digital resources, fun products, and my go-to business tools for wedding pros & so much more. Check out the new site at www.reneesabo.com! NEW RESOURCE GUIDE: With excitement for our new season, I also dropped my first INTENSIVE GUIDE for wedding planners in my shop! A Guide to 'Creating A Process Driven Approach to Wedding Planning' is a 15-page step-by-step guide on creating a planning process for a wedding, no matter what style, budget, or kind of client you are serving! For a short time, I am offering it at an introductory rate of $129 until March 16th! To learn more, head to the link in bio. Join Our Patreon Family! Help support Renée and The Confetti Hour show with a small contribution per month. Your support goes towards the professional maintenance of the show allowing Renée to continue to bring on reputable professionals to share their incredible journeys and tangible tips to help wedding professionals elevate their services. Consider supporting at https://www.patreon.com/theconfettihour ——— Bring Your Event to Life! Merri is a visualization online platform made for event planning that allows planners to bring their client's events to life in 3D. You can visualize your entire event using models of furniture, decor, flowers, and more, all within renderings of your venue! It also allows you to collaborate with your vendor team for seamless planning and execution of events.If you are a planner and would like to see what Merri can do for you, you can sign up at the link in our bio! For venue or rental companies interested in becoming involved on the platform, you can email ambassador@bemerri.com to get started!

Gretchen Culver is the creative mind behind Minneapolis’ go-to design and planning firm, Rocket Science Events, but her business prowess doesn’t stop there. In 2020, she opened the doors to Minne Weddings, a brand that provides stylish and affordable micro-weddings, as a way to meet her clients’ evolving demands for small-but-significant celebrations. Her knack for identifying client pain points and solving problems has propelled Minne Weddings to the top of her market. Named one of the “30 Under 40 to Watch” by Special Events, one of The BizBash 500 “Most Influential Event Pros” and recognized as a top planner by BRIDES and Martha Stewart Weddings, Gretchen’s award-winning work has been featured in magazines, online, and on television. She is an active thought leader in the wedding and events industry, contributing to major publications regularly and speaking at top-tier conferences such as Engage! Summits, Be Sage Conference, and The Special Event. She has also co-founded the Small Wedding Society and remains an active member of her local ILEA chapter. You will hear all about Gretchen Culver's journey and her thoughts on ​'Trends in Business and Design for 2023.' We will finish up with 'What She Wishes Other Vendors Knew' and her 'Confetti Hour Confession.' Featured Guest: Gretchen Culver with Rocket Science Events Website: www.rocketscience.events Instagram: @rocketscience.events | @tinyweddingsmpls ——— Big News! Confetti Hour Squad, my new education website is HERE!!! This site is a new home for my mentoring services for wedding planners, my educational blog, the podcast, and one of my favorite new offerings -- THE CONFETTI HOUR SHOP! The shop offers digital resources, fun products, and my go-to business tools for wedding pros & so much more. Check out the new site at reneesabo.com! NEW RESOURCE GUIDE With excitement for our new season, I also dropped my first INTENSIVE GUIDE for wedding planners in my shop! ‘A Guide to Creating A Process Driven Approach to Wedding Planning' is a 15-page step-by-step guide on creating a planning process for a wedding, no matter what style, budget, or kind of client you are serving! For a short time, I am offering it at an introductory rate of $129 until March 16th! To learn more, head to reneesabo.com/theshop. ——— Join Our Patreon Family! Help support Renée and The Confetti Hour show with a small contribution per month. Your support goes towards the professional maintenance of the show allowing Renée to continue to bring on reputable professionals to share their incredible journeys and tangible tips to help wedding professionals elevate their services. Consider supporting at https://www.patreon.com/theconfettihour

WE'RE BACK, Confetti Hour Squad! It has been a MINUTE! Truthfully, I have been taking some time to revamp and rethink how I want to serve the community with this podcast and all of my education offerings. I am excited to share a few updates with you before we launch our first episode of the new season this Thursday! ——— Confetti Hour Squad, I’ve got some BIG news to share! My new education website is HERE!!! It is a new home for my 1:1 mentoring services for planners, my educational blog, the podcast, and one of my favorite new offerings — THE CONFETTI HOUR SHOP!!! The shop offerings digital resources, fun products, and my go-to business tools for wedding pros & more. I am thrilled to serve you, my fellow wedding pros, with this new site. Check out the new site at www.reneesabo.com! With excitement for the new website and our new season, I am also dropping my first INTENSIVE GUIDE for wedding planners: ‘A Guide to Creating A Process Driven Approach to Wedding Planning.’ My 15-page guide is a step-by-step guide on creating a process for wedding planning in your business, no matter what style, budget, or kind of wedding client you are serving! The guide is live now in The Confetti Hour shop, and for a short time, I am offering it at an introductory rate of $129 until March 16th! After March 16th, the rate will raise to $149. To learn more, head to www.reneesabo.com/theshop.

Meryl has spent 28 years in the special event & catering industry as co-founder of Feastivities Events, along with its subsidiaries OffShoots Decor and Philadelphia's Picnic Company. She also is the author of Booked It!, Cha-Ching, Becoming a Sales Superstar, and three how-to Style & Design videos; in addition, she is the creator of the Triangle Method Sales Training Platform. She's ambitious, focused, and confident. This is more than a job; she's on a mission to help businesses get on their own path to success. Meryl's a passionate believer in entrepreneurship and uses her gifts to support businesses to build a stronger economy. Her philosophies have proved successful not only for her own business, but also for many other companies, trade organizations, and universities that have benefited from her training and advice. Also a Senior Consultant for Certified Catering Consultants, Meryl has worked throughout the US. Her particular areas of focus are sales and marketing, as well as design and branding. She provides consulting, coaching, and training services for a wide range of clients. Her innovative leadership has earned prestigious accolades for her companies locally, nationally, and internationally. She has undoubtedly helped many other companies through her keen insight and an effervescent approach to teaching methods of success. In 2017, Meryl introduced a revolutionary new approach to sales for the special events industry. Coined The Triangle Method, this must-have digital training platform has been created for owners to maximize their sales teams' efficiency, significantly improve qualifying and closing ratios, and increase sales by as much as 40%. Combining knowledge from her decades of hospitality experience with humor, she creates informative and interactive presentations. You will hear all about Meryl Snow's journey and her tips to​'Rock That Stage- What Does It Take To Become A Speaker?.' We will finish up with 'What She Wishes Other Vendors Knew' and her 'Confetti Hour Confession.' Featured Guest: Meryl Snow Website: https://www.merylsnow.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/merylsnow/ -- Help support Renée and The Confetti Hour show with a small contribution of $3 per month. Your support goes towards the professional maintenance of the show allowing Renée to continue to bring on reputable professionals to share their incredible journeys and tangible tips to help wedding professionals elevate their services. Consider supporting at https://www.patreon.com/theconfettihour Merri is an visualization online platform made for event planning that allows planners to bring their client's events to life in 3D. You can visualize your entire event using models of furniture, decor, flowers, and more, all within renderings of your venue! It also allows you to collaborate with your vendor team for seamless planning and execution of events.If you are a planner and would like to see what Merri can do for you, you can sign up at the link in our bio! For venue or rental companies interested in becoming involved on the platform, you can email ambassador@bemerri.com to get started!