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114 THE NEXT LEVEL with SEAN LOW Discussing SYLVIA WEINSTOCK, The Queen of Cakes
Join Andy and guest co-host, Sean Low as they dig deeper into Sylvia Weinstock’s interview. Both Andy and Sean know Sylvia very well and they are still just blown away by her story.
113 REVISIT: Sylvia Weinstock: The Queen of Cakes
REVISIT: It’s hard to overstate how glad I am to share my conversation with Sylvia Weinstock with you. I am thrilled that you’ll get to spend some time with her, as I’ve been lucky enough to.
112 THE NEXT LEVEL with CINDY NOVOTNY Discussing DAVID STARK, Creativity in Design, & Creativity in Business
Andy and first-time co-host Cindy Novotny, of Master Connection Associates, discuss the incredible interview with David Stark. David opens up about his business and his business structure. David really does so many things in his business incredibly well.
111 REVISIT: David Stark: Creativity in Design, Creativity in Business
REVISIT: “You’re only as good as your last party.” This old adage is something that renowned event producer and designer David Stark holds in high regard. David has produced events for noteworthy celebrities like Glenn Close and Brad Pitt, organizations like Saturday Night live, the Whitney Museum, and the Metropolitan Opera, has 5 books published, and the list goes on in similar fashion.
110 THE NEXT LEVEL: Phillip Van Nostrand: Photography & Designing Your Lifestyle
Just in time for Engage!, Andy and Melissa are discussing all of the best networking techniques to make you stand out among your competition. The topic of today’s episode comes from lessons learned from Andy’s interview with Phillip Van Norstrand. He’s a master networker!
109 Phillip Van Nostrand: Photography & Designing Your Lifestyle
Has your religion influenced you through your whole life? On today’s show that is just the case as our guest grew up in a Christian family with good clean fun all around him, despite the influence of a “hippy commune.” Starting off his career path as part of the church, he eventually found a new devotion to photography when he fell in love with traveling.
108 Kimi Werner: Trusting Your Inner Voice
In today’s conversation, Andy talks with Kimi Werner, the U.S. National Spearfishing Champion of 2008 who transformed her passion for discovery and the sea to inspire others and travel the world. Why is Andy releasing this episode on The Wedding Biz? Because it’s a very touching and courageous story, and ultimately deeply inspiring. Kimi’s story is about something all of us creatives, in the event industry, can resonate with, which is to fully trust our inner yearnings and choose how we want to express ourselves and how we want to experience this world in which we live.
107 THE NEXT LEVEL: Alison Hotchkiss: Maintaining Balance Within The Adventure
Join Andy and Melissa Fancy as they dissect the lesson from Alison Hotchkiss Rinderknecht, of Alison Events. Alison has been named one of the top wedding planners in the world by Vogue Magazine and she shared all of her best tips in her interview!
106 Alison Hotchkiss: Maintaining Balance Within The Adventure
Have you ever wondered how can you work and travel the world at the same time? Today’s guest not only does just that, but also excels in her industry planning and designing weddings and events worldwide. Working with top vendors such as caterer Paula LeDuc, she is always seeking projects that expose her to new challenges.
Andy Kushner Featured on The Wedpreneur Podcast, with Mary Swaffield
Episode 20: Lessons from Big Names in the Business with Andy Kushner – In this interview, I’m interviewing the interviewer! I’m joined by the host of the Wedding Biz podcast, Andy Kushner. He’s sharing some of the amazing lessons he’s learned from interviewing some of the biggest names in the Wedding Industry – and it’s inspiring, to say the least!
105 THE NEXT LEVEL: Robert Fountain: Forging Your Own Path
Join Andy and his co-host, Melissa Fancy as they discuss the many unique aspects of Robert Fountain’s business that was discussed in the full interview. Robert isn’t worried about what anyone else is doing – he’s doing what he does best and being true to himself along the way.
104 Robert Fountain: Forging Your Own Path
Have you ever felt the satisfaction of reorganizing the furniture in your home? Today’s guest, is quite familiar with that feeling, in fact, he’s been redesigning his spaces since he was young.
103 THE NEXT LEVEL: Paula LeDuc: Fine Catering, Design, Emotion and Relationships
In this episode, Andy and Melissa pull out their favorite parts of the Paula LeDuc interview. Paula was such a unique guest, and she’s done amazing things in her niche, so there was a lot of ground to cover.
102 Paula LeDuc: Fine Catering, Design, Emotion and Relationships
Did you grow up knowing what you wanted to do with your life? Most people change their minds multiple times before they decide on their career. Today’s guest grew up always being creative, as her father was an engineer, building things. If you asked her then, she would not have an idea she would be where she is today
101 THE NEXT LEVEL: Kelly McLeskey & Nancy Liu Chin – Oh So Inspired
In today’s episode of THE NEXT LEVEL, Andy and guest co-host Sean Low really take a deep dive into the interview with the ladies behind the Oh So Inspired Conference.
100 Kelly McLeskey & Nancy Liu Chin – Oh So Inspired
On today’s show, we hear from Kelly McLeskey-Dolata and Nancy Liu Chin, Co-Founders of Oh So Inspired. Each successful in their own right, Kelly in planning and Design with her own company, Savvy Event. Nancy, a floral designer with her company, Nancy Liu Chin Designs.
99 THE NEXT LEVEL: Andrè Maier: Photography from the Heart
In this episode of THE NEXT LEVEL, Andy and Melissa come together to dive into Andrè Maier’s interview. Andrè is a wedding photojournalist and his path to success has been anything but conventional.
98 Andre Maier: Photography from the Heart
Have you ever felt stifled by the exactness and predictability of your chosen career? Today’s guest spent years studying science, such as molecular biology and organic chemistry, all the while his creative side was calling. Eventually, he transitioned to photojournalism and found that he was really good at it, and more importantly, it fed his soul.