Adventures in life, love, and wedding planning from the Pacific North West. Hosted by Radhika, wedding planner & owner of Rad Occasions, and her husband, Rob. New episodes will be released on Wednesdays with discussions about events with some travel and life lessons sprinkled in. Full disclosure: our episodes are barely edited so there may be some ambient noise and our intro was created by Jelly Records Canada!
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Are you a wedding pro ready to ’crush it’ in life and business? Each week on the Event: Crushed podcast, we’ll be chatting about all things wedding industry, entrepreneurship, and how to take our businesses to the next level with practical advice and real life stories from someone who has been in it for over a decade, along with expert guests! Host Becky Hart has owned her PNW wedding + event planning company Event Crush since 2012, has bought and sold a rental business, and leads one of the ...
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Sharing in-depth conversations between the world's adventurers, athletes, and outdoorspeople, The GearJunkie Podcast is your inside look into the outdoors industry.
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Ep. 24: Juggling Work, Life, & Family with Radhika of Rad Occasions
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In this conversation, Becky Hart and Radhika Graham explore the complexities of work-life balance in the wedding industry. Radhika shares her journey from a full-time job to running her own wedding planning business, emphasizing the importance of setting boundaries, asking for help, and prioritizing self-care. They discuss the challenges faced by w…
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Ep. 27: Buyer Beware: The Do's and Don'ts of Wedding Industry Education
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In this week's solo episode, Becky discusses her personal experience with wedding industry education as a consumer and what she has learned along the way as someone who has invested a decent amount of money into conferences, workshops, courses, masterminds, and more. She shares some of her favorite resources and educational opportunities for weddin…
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Ep. 26: Embracing Authenticity on Instagram with Mimi of Wilder Social
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This week, Becky and Mimi of Wilder Social discuss the intricacies of social media for wedding professionals and the importance of being authentic and how this helps our online presence. Mimi shares her journey into the wedding industry, the challenges wedding pros are facing with the Instagram algorithm, and the importance of genuine engagement. W…
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Ep. 25: Navigating Public Relations for Wedding Pros with Meghan Ely
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In this week's episode, Becky interviews Meghan Ely, a PR expert for wedding professionals, discussing the importance of public relations in the wedding industry. They explore common misconceptions about PR, the benefits of getting published, and various opportunities available for wedding pros to enhance their visibility. Meghan shares practical s…
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Building The Running Event: Christina Henderson on The GearJunkie Podcast
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In this episode of the Gear Junkie podcast, host Adam interviews Christina Henderson, the Director of The Running Event (TRE). They discuss Christina’s unique living situation on a houseboat, the significance of TRE as a gathering place for the running industry, and the evolution of the event over the years. Christina shares insights on the introdu…
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Ep. 23: Optimizing Your Website for Sales Success with Hannah of Made with Boldness
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This week, Becky Hart and Hannah Davis sit down to discuss the intricacies of designing effective websites for wedding professionals. They explore the benefits of using Showit, the importance of blogging and SEO, and the key components that make a wedding pro website successful. Hannah shares common mistakes to avoid, when to consider a rebrand, an…
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This week we are diving DEEP into all things networking for wedding pros! Do you love networking? Hate it? Avoid it at all costs? Whatever the case, this episode is for you! Listen in on my presentation from the Book More Weddings Summit where I break down the benefits of networking, my best tips and tricks, and most importantly how to set yourself…
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Gaming the First Algorithm and the State of Outdoor Media: Yoon Kim on the GearJunkie Podcast
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In the latest episode of the GearJunkie Podcast, Yoon Kim, founder of Outdoor Media Summit (OMS), shares his journey through the outdoor industry and discusses the evolution of the Outdoor Retailer show, the state of outdoor media, and the importance of community and collaboration. One of Kim’s key projects, OMS has grown into a vital event for fos…
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Ep. 21: Demystifying SEO for Wedding Pros with Adrienna of Ava & the Bee
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On this week's episode, Becky sits down with Adrienna McDermott of Ava & The Bee to chat all things SEO for wedding pros. Adrienna breaks down SEO, why it's essential for wedding pro success, and what we can be doing today to increase our chances of ranking higher on Google for our desired keywords. She reminds us that SEO is a long game and that w…
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Ep. 20: Should the Luxury Market be the End Goal for Every Wedding Professional?
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In this short solo episode, Becky discusses the obsession the wedding industry seems to have with the luxury market, and she questions whether it should be the ultimate goal for every wedding pro to serve luxury clientele. Becky emphasizes that luxury does not always equal success, and that it is very possible to run a successful wedding business w…
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Ep. 19: Growing a Team for 6-Figure Success with Jess Aiken of the Planner's Perspective
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Have you ever thought about growing a team, but were too scared to trust someone else with this business that you've built from the ground up? This week's episode is for you! Learn how to avoid burnout by taking the leap to scale your biz, with Jess Aiken of the Planner's Perspective and Wedding Company of Williamsburg. Jess shares her journey in t…
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Ep. 18: What Energy are You Bringing to the Wedding Day?
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In this episode, Becky shares a recent wedding day experience and her main takeaways from it, which came down to staying calm when things didn't go as planned and having a positive energy on a wedding day despite the circumstances! She also discusses handling things behind the scenes as much as possible and not bringing situation to couples unless …
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Ep. 17: Getting Ghosted? Why It's Happening & What You Can Do About It
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In this week's solo episode, Becky sits down to chat about all things ghosting in the wedding industry. What is it, why is it happening, and what can we do about it!? She also discusses how ghosting isn't strictly happening from couple to vendor, it's also happening from vendor to couple AND from vendor to vendor! Ghosting isn't going away any time…
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Ep. 16: Marketing Plans Made Simple with Heidi of Evolve Your Wedding Business
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Heidi Thompson, founder of Evolve Your Wedding Business, joins Becky on the podcast to share her expertise on marketing plans in the wedding industry. Heidi breaks down the five key components of creating a marketing plan: setting goals, defining your ideal client, getting clear on your messaging, the how/strategy, and evaluation/review. Learn how …
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Ep. 15: Lifehacks to Increase Productivity for Wedding Pros
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In this solo episode, Becky shares five life hacks for productivity and success in both personal and professional life for wedding pros. Becky's Lifehacks for Increased Productivity: Learn to wake up early! Go to bed sooner (leave the binge watching Netflix behind and swap it with a productive morning routine) Use a meal planning app like eMeals pa…
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Ep. 14: Overcoming Wedding Pro Mindset Challenges with Aislinn Eileen Coaching
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In this episode, Becky interviews Aislinn McKenna of Aislinn Eileen Coaching about her journey from building her luxury wedding photography business to becoming a full-time coach for wedding pros, leveraging her 14 years of industry experience. Aislinn is passionate about helping others to overcome mindset issues to grow beyond what they thought po…
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Ep. 13: 5 Things I'd Do Differently if I was Starting My Business in 2024
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In this solo episode, Becky reflects on her 12 years in the wedding industry and shares five things she would do differently if she were starting her business now instead of in 2012. She discusses the importance of investing in necessary tools and systems, managing money better, investing in education, growing a team, and giving back to the communi…
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Ep. 12: Thriving in the Wedding Industry While Starting a Family with Life in Letters
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In this week's episode, Becky interviews McKenna of Life In Letters about her journey as a wedding calligrapher. McKenna shares how her signage and stationery business began and how she quickly grew to having over 100 weddings in one year and was able to quit her full time job. From there, she was able to scale back the number of weddings she was t…
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Ep. 11: My Thoughts on Instagram for Wedding Pros in 2024
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Are you feeling burnt out on Instagram these days? Does it feel like you are putting time and effort into this app for little or no return? In this episode, I'm chatting about my thoughts on Instagram in 2024 and how to still enjoy the platform without letting it suck the life out of you. I explain why I continue to use Instagram for my business af…
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Ep. 10: You Can't Do it All (And That's Okay) With Darcy Warden
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In this episode, Becky interviews Darcy Warden, a virtual assistant for wedding professionals (and Event Crush's own VA for the last several years!) Darcy shares her journey from being a wedding planner to starting her own VA business during the pandemic. We discuss the different services that VAs can provide, the signs that a business might be rea…
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Ep. 9: Can You Really Get Leads from Pinterest? Learn How with Pin with Paula
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This week, Paula Ruzenceva of Pin With Paula is on the show to share about the power of Pinterest, how wedding pros are missing the mark with it, and the untapped potential that exists once we nail down a Pinterest strategy! We discuss the value of Pinterest for wedding creatives and how it can help generate leads and bookings. Paula explains how s…
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Ep. 8: Worried About Standing Out in a Saturated Market? Listen to This!
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How do you set yourself apart among a sea of wedding photographers or a sea of wedding planners? How can you ensure that your business gets noticed by the right clients? This week we're diving into this topic and various ways you can stand out among the crowd! Key Takeaways: 1. Stop Blending in! Infuse these three things into your online presence: …
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Ep. 7: How Wedding Pros Can Add Value with Affiliate Programs
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Wouldn't it be nice to make some extra income while also being able to offer discounts to our clients for products and services they'll be needing for their wedding? Affiliate programs can do just this, and today I'm sharing my favorite ones. All of these are free to join, and a great way to provide added value to your client's experience! Affiliat…
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Ep. 6: The Power of Community in the Wedding Industry
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Want to know one of the quickest ways to fail in the wedding industry? Hint: it involves isolation, keeping to yourself, and not making an effort to connect with your local wedding community. I have a *lot* to say on this topic, but this week I'm breaking things down for a quick bite-sized episode on the power of community in the wedding industry, …
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Ep 5: Wedding Day Do's & Don'ts for Planners & Coordinators
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This week, I'm chatting about what wedding planners should and should NOT be doing on wedding days. As a planner, especially in the earlier years of business -- it's common to find ourselves doing things that are totally outside the scope of our services. So, let's clarify our role as planners/coordinators, diving into what we should be taking on a…
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Ep 4: My Favorite Tools for Wedding Pros
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When it comes to tools for wedding pros, there are SO many resources available! It’s nearly impossible to vet them all but don’t worry– I’ve gone ahead and done it for you. 😉 In this episode, I share the systems and tools I use every single day and week in my wedding and event planning business. I discuss all of my favorite programs and what I spec…
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Ep 3: Longevity in the Wedding Industry & How to Last Beyond 5 Years
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Join Becky to chat about longevity in the wedding industry and what it takes to really last and make it past the 5-year mark. Becky will chat about: The impact of forming meaningful, long-lasting relationships in the industry Staying up to date on new technology and trends Showing up consistently The benefits of outsourcing The importance of a grow…
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Ep 2: Gain Control of Your Biz Finances with Hart Systems Bookkeeping
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Andrew Hart with Hart Systems Bookkeeping is on the show today, sharing about getting his start as a bookkeeping pro and his top tips for gaining control of your wedding business finances. You can expect to learn about: Visibility and Awareness Knowing Your Numbers Profit First Receipt Management The Importance of Hiring a Pro Find Andrew here: htt…
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Get to know Becky Hart, the girl behind the podcast. The "why" behind the Event: Crushed podcast, Becky's background in the wedding industry, and what motivated her to finally make this show happen.Por Becky Hart
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Tin Shed Ventures Puts Patagonia’s Money Where Its Mouth Is
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Did you know that Patagonia – yes, that Patagonia – has a venture capital arm? If you didn’t, now you do. Tin Shed Ventures is the VC arm of Patagonia, and it invests in startups that provide, or aim to provide, systemic and globally scalable solutions for the land, water, air, and biodiversity. The fund is behind companies you may know, such as Tr…
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You Can Use Fishing Nets To Make Rad Gear
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Editor’s Note: In this episode of the GearJunkie Podcast, we sit down with Bureo Co-Founder & CEO David Stover. Bureo converts plastic ocean pollution into recycled fibers and consumer goods, with major partners like Patagonia, Trek Bikes, Costa Sunglasses, and more. Whether he was surfing, free-diving, swimming, you name it — David Stover kept fin…
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Chris Sharma and Drew Ruana Speak on the State of Climbing
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Climbing has changed a lot since Chris Sharma came on the scene over two decades ago. Now in his early 40s, Sharma has born witness to an entire generation of climbers come up, including his co-guest on today’s GearJunkie Podcast, 23-year-old pro climber Drew Ruana. In a wide-ranging conversation guest-hosted by GearJunkie’s Seiji Ishii, the young …
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Athletic Brewing CEO Bill Shufelt Is Increasing Beer-Drinking Occasions
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Editor’s Note: In this edition of the GearJunkie Podcast, we sit down with the Co-Founder and CEO of Athletic Brewing, Bill Shufelt, to learn about the brand’s early days and what led him to take an early interest in the then-dormant category. Before Athletic Brewing Company, Bill Shufelt worked long hours at a hedge fund. He spent his days in the …
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Hunting Big Cats: Baskin’ in Big-Cat Misinformation
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Hunting big cats can be controversial — just ask GearJunkie Hunt & Fish Editor Rachelle Schrute. In a recent opinion piece, Schrute took infamous big-cat hustler and CEO of Big Cat Rescue, Carole Baskin, to task over her statements and documented “fallacies” surrounding the topic. In her open letter, Schrute attempts to correct misunderstanding and…
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Print Media Ain’t Dead: Reviving the Mountain Gazette
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Spanning numerous owners, iterations, and identities, Mountain Gazette has had quite a run since its founding in the 1960s. But in recent years, it’s definitively entered its modern renaissance under the guidance and wordcraft of owner/Editor-in-Chief Mike Rogge. Celebrating all things outdoors, the sizable magazine prioritizes art, photography, hu…
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S3E10 - Behind the Scenes with Jades Photography
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After a 2 week hiatus we are back and chatting with Jade of Jades Photography, a local photographer in Victoria, BC, about balancing work/life, what happens after after the photos are taken, and her after wedding rituals. If you are interested in connecting with Jade check out her website or find her on Instagram! Support the show…
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S3E09 - Before, During, & After - What We Do to Make Your Day a Success
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So besides all the pre-planning what happens the week of a wedding, on the day, and after? In this week's episode we explore how we prep for the day and some of the tasks a wedding planner will take on during and after your day. Support the showPor RAD Occasions
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S3E08 - Your Guide to Backyard Weddings
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With more couples opting to host their celebrations either in a backyard setting we created this handy guide for things you should think about including a list of must haves (outside of your decor and food of course!). For more information, purchase and download our backyard wedding guide here! Support the show…
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Wedding Rehearsals - do you need them? The answer in most cases is - yes! In this episode we review what a rehearsal is, what you do during them, and give you a few key pointers. Support the showPor RAD Occasions
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We chat about the do's and don'ts of wedding dress codes and get into the details of each kind of dress code from white tie to festive! Support the show
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We chat with Ian and Karli of Beauty and The Beat DJ Services plus their assistants (aka their little girls, Willow and Walker). We cover everything from how they came up with their company name, how they balance everything, and music selection. *Please note that we tried to edit this as best as possible but there may be some baby babble in the bac…
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It's that time again! We answer some of your questions (like is it worth it to hire a videographer) and some questions I commonly receive (like, who is normally at a wedding rehearsal). If we don't answer your question in this episode please check out season 1, episode 7 and season 2 episode 4! Support the show…
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S3E03 - Balancing a Wedding Business & Baby
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It's all about balance! After being asked by other wedding pros what it is like to own a wedding business and raise a baby we decided to share our experience through the pregnancy and now 9 months into parenthood. Support the showPor Rad Occasions
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Your hosts, Rad and Rob, dive into what it means to be an MC, who to choose for this coveted position and if you really need an MC for your wedding. To purchase and download a handy guide to provide your MC, click here! Support the showPor Rad Occasions
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S3E01 - Pandemic Recap + Looking to the Future
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Your hosts, Rad and Rob, reflect on the last two years and the affects the pandemic has had on the current wedding culture on the West Coast of BC. Support the showPor Rad Occasions
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S2E18 - Things to Consider When Planning a Large Wedding/Event
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In the hopes that larger events are going to be on the horizon soon, these are 6 things to consider when planning weddings with 100+ guests. Support the show
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S2E17 - Flower Farming & Diversity - Chatting with Thanu of Wild Bee Florals
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Join us as we chat with Thanu from Wild Bee Florals about flowers, farming, and her journey into entrepreneurship. We touch on racial biases, community, and how we can do our part in creating a sustainable environment. If you would like to order a bouquet or learn more about Wild Bee Florals please click here. Support the show…
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With BC and the world starting to open up again having a destination wedding is starting to become a real possibility for many couples. We break down some of the things you want to consider when planning a wedding (or any event) abroad. To determine your carbon footprint and how to reduce it please check head here. Support the show…
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S2E15 - Setting Boundaries as an Event Pro
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Setting boundaries was something I struggled with when I first started in the business and I came to learn that they are for the best, not only for your sanity but for client expectations too. Support the showPor Rad Occasions
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S2E14 - Videography & More - Chatting with Paper Heart Films
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We had the pleasure of sitting down with our videographers and friend-ors, Chelsea and Bryan, from Paper Heart Films to chat about how videography can be used to tell a story, their experience with the pandemic, and their not-so secret skills. If you would like to learn more you can connect with them via their website and check out their full range…
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