“Lifting the Veil" is your new go-to podcast to gain an exclusive and unfiltered glimpse into the world of weddings. A must-listen for both seasoned vendors and soon-to-be newlyweds, where we will embark on an exploratory journey through all things wedding. From the essential knowledge you need…to knowledge you don’t…to the often-overlooked…we’re leaving no stone unturned! We'll also dive into the aftermath of a global pandemic that reshaped the weddings you used to know. Join us as we "lift ...
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Birth Journeys: Lifting the veil on the birth experience
Kelly Hof, BSN, RN: Labor Nurse & Prenatal Coach
Did your childbirth experience go as planned? Then The Birth Journeys Podcast® is for you! We share powerful and transformative birth stories that illuminate the realities of childbirth. Hosted by a labor nurse and prenatal coach who specializes in transformational coaching techniques, this podcast goes beyond traditional birth narratives to foster healing, build trust, and create transparency between birthing individuals and healthcare providers. In each episode, we dive into essential topi ...
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A Sufi perspective on the true nature of reality and secrets of a faqir that 99% of people don’t know about. I explore my mind and astral dimensions and reveal insights and hidden knowledge. Cover art photo provided by Mohamed Nohassi on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@coopery
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TRUTH SESSIONS™ (previously QKJJ™) is an unapologetic podcast guided by Queen Jam&King Jerry, a married couple "Lifting The Veil" on life, love & lessons over herbs & freshwater. [sometimes even kombucha!] Grab someone you love, play us in the background as you relax with your tribe, either way, issa vibe! Join us for an honest discussion where we embrace pure facts & check emotions at the door. "We can promise honest conversation & positive vibes!" New episodes every Wednesday! We hope you ...
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Episode 031: Table Etiquette & Basic Event Manners 101
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Whether you’re attending your first wedding, hosting a formal dinner, or just trying to figure out which fork to use, etiquette isn’t just about rules—it’s about creating an atmosphere of respect and grace. And let’s face it, we’ve all had those moments where we wonder, ‘Am I doing this right?’ In this episode, we’ll unpack some of the most common,…
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Progesterone: Navigating Motherhood's Hormonal Maze with Dr. Shweta Patel
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Send us a text Discover the underestimated power of progesterone with Dr. Shweta Patel, an OBGYN and women's health expert, who shines a light on its critical role in pregnancy and beyond. Gain insights into how this often-overlooked hormone supports everything from the menstrual cycle to postpartum health. Dr. Patel demystifies the scientific intr…
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Episode 030: Appropriate Wedding Attire for Vendors AND Guests
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What to wear and what NOT to wear at upcoming weddings. While Kathy & Christina tend to agree on guest attire, they have varying opinions about what is appropriate for vendors. This topic has made its' way around the internet so it's time they lend their two cents. Just to give you a little taste, here are some quick take-a-ways: Know the event sty…
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Embracing Postpartum Emotions with Emily Finnell
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Send us a text Emily Finnell returns to the podcast, sharing her deeply personal and emotional journey through the postpartum phase of motherhood. With a background as a certified HeartMath coach and former special education teacher, Emily opens up about the emotional turbulence she faced post-C-section, grappling with isolation, self-doubt, and so…
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Episode 029: "24 for 24" | Our Top 24 Wedding Day Tips for 2024
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Hey there cutie pies! We're back this week to talk about our Top 24 Tips for 2024. In this episode we're chatting about all things helpful. Things you might have thought about, things we're pretty sure you never thought you'd care about and so much more. So what might these things include? Well here are a few but you'll have to tune in for the enti…
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Twins Born at Week 26: Jennifer Bernardo's Journey of Strength and Hope
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Send us a text What happens when your carefully laid plans take an unexpected turn? Jennifer Bernardo, author of "Week 26," brings us into her world as she shares the complexities of premature birth and the NICU journey. Rushed to the hospital at just 26 weeks pregnant, what she thought was a false alarm quickly turned into the premature delivery o…
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Emily Finnell's Path Through Loss and the Gift of Adoption
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Send us a text To kick off Season 3, we’re going back to where it all began. Emily Finnell’s story of a harrowing birth experience and a “free-fall into faith” culminates in a beautiful open adoption that was more life-changing than she could have imagined. Have you ever faced a life-altering moment that shattered your expectations and reshaped you…
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Episode 028: Jedi Mind Tricks w/ Jen Trotter
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Are you someone that constantly finds themselves trying to navigate chaos in their daily life, running into various conflicts in the workplace or with clients? Then sit down with Kathy & Christina and tune into today's episode with speaker, educator and communications expert, and owner of Lip Service Makeup, Jen Trotter, where we talk about how to:…
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Dr. Shweta Patel: Demystifying Hormones and Empowering Women's Health
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Send us a text Dr. Shweta Patel, a respected and innovative OB-GYN, joins us to unveil her upcoming book, "The Book of Hormones," promising a fresh perspective on the complex role of hormones in women's health. Her journey from wanting to write an all-encompassing guide to a focused exploration of hormones reveals untold stories and overlooked aspe…
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In this episode of Lifting The Veil, Kathy & Christina dive into the why behind choosing the perfect time for your wedding ceremony! From when the heck "golden hour" really is to how first looks, family formals, and cocktail hour all impact your timeline, we’ve got you covered. Tune in for expert tips from a Dallas wedding photographer and planner …
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Nurturing Strength: Brigette Panetta's Path Through Adversity and Renewal
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Send us a text Facing the daunting challenges of new motherhood amid a pandemic, Brigette Panetta's story is a testament to resilience and unwavering dedication. Just days before giving birth to her daughter Emerald, Brigette found herself embroiled in an unexpected legal battle over her family business, all while navigating the tumultuous waters o…
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Join Kathy & Christina as they walk along some of the most fun, silly and ridiculous stories we've decided to share in this episode. Sometimes we focus too much on the negative, so this episode is fully dedicated to fun, insightful stories. You may find yourself in some of these stories, so let's stroll and tell old stories. Examples include the br…
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Today, we’re diving into the reality that even the most experienced vendors can feel overwhelmed. It often feels like a feast or famine situation. Highs and lows are expected, but lately, it’s been more intense than usual. Christina and I chat about feeling overwhelmed, the anxiety that comes with slow periods, and the random thoughts that keep us …
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Ashley Martin: From Birth Complications to Creating the NICU Notebook
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Send us a text How does a mother endure the stress of a high-risk pregnancy and the NICU during the early days of the pandemic? Join us as Ashley Martin from Southern Missouri bravely shares her incredible journey, from the initial excitement of a planned pregnancy to the harrowing moments of dealing with complications like a subchorionic hemorrhag…
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Episode 024: Social Media 101: Tagging & Collaborating on Instagram
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Today we’re diving into something that might hit close to home for many of us—social media etiquette, and why you might not be getting tagged in posts as often as you’d like. It’s easy to get frustrated when you see your colleagues or counterparts sharing photos of a project you collaborated on, and they don’t tag you. But what if it’s not intentio…
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Episode 023: How to Create a Wedding or Event Budget (and Why It Matters)
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You're engaged and smack-dab in the middle of that love-filled blissful haze with not a problem in the world. Well soak it up because it's time to start planning your big day and that can mean big bucks! But before you get started, we thought we'd share some helpful tips to get you started. Now of course, the very first thing we are going to tell y…
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Suzzie Vehrs Shares Insights on Doula Support and Maternal Care
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Send us a text Unlock the secrets to a more empowering childbirth experience! Join me as I sit down with Suzzie Vehrs, a dedicated doula and mother of two, who made a remarkable transition from finance to birth advocacy. Suzzie opens up about her personal journey through pregnancy, loss, and the incredible power of support during childbirth. You'll…
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Episode 022: Our "Golden" Guest: Diversify Your Client Base or Keep Missing Out
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Did you know that by not diversifying your client base, you’re not just making a decision—you’re making a statement. And in doing so, you might be closing the door on incredible opportunities to connect with people who are celebrating love in all its vibrant forms, just as passionately as any “traditional” couple. Join Kathy & Christina as they lif…
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Episode 021: Unethical Business Practices in the Industry
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This hot topic episode doesn't need much introduction, other than to say...if you are easily offended, or if you think you might know vendors with unethical practices, that you protect, you might want to steer clear of what we have to say. In this episode we expose the ugly truth behind unethical vendors, how their true behavior ultimately gets exp…
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Katie Bayer: Transforming Postpartum Recovery with Pelvic Floor Therapy
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Send us a text Can pelvic floor therapy be the missing piece in postpartum recovery? Join us in this enlightening episode as we sit down with Katie Bayer, PT, DPT, owner of Transition Physical Therapy and co-founder of Behive Wellness. Katie shares her deeply personal journey through a twin pregnancy, a premature delivery at 33 weeks, and the emoti…
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Episode 020: Work-Life Balance & Solutions for Vendors (and Clients)
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In today's episode, we dive deep into the crucial topic of work-life balance, featuring Kayley Bacon, with Kayley Bacon Creative Solutions. With years of industry experience, Kayley offers practical advice on setting boundaries, prioritizing tasks, embracing flexibility, and knowing when to ask for help. Listen along as Kayley shares her insights a…
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Episode 019: Teach Me How to Dougie...and Recycle!
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Everywhere you turn there's bad news about how trash and pollution are building up around us, leaching into everything we do and ultimately making us sick. There's so much information, it's SO overwhelming, so much so that most people just think, "this is be beyond my control, so why bother". But what if it wasn't? Believe it or not, making small c…
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Neri Life Choma: Revolutionizing Childbirth Through The Birth Coach Method
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Send us a text Discover how to transform your childbirth experience with insights from Neri Life Choma, a seasoned childbirth educator, birth doula, and the visionary behind the Birth Coach Method. We delve into the emotional and mental readiness that modern childbirth demands and explore how traditional methods may no longer suffice. Neri shares h…
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Episode 018: Music and Why Hiring the Right DJ Matters w/ Rick Bennett from Mobile DJ Services
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Today Kathy & Christina are THRILLED to have their dear friend, Rick Bennett with Mobile DJ Services join Lifting The Veil! Tune in as we laugh, happy cry and Lift The Veil on music, teamwork, and all things wedding DJ! This is one you won't want to miss! Rick Bennett, a.k.a. DJ Silver Spinner, began as a professional Disc Jockey in the early 1980s…
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Episode 017: The One With The Styled Shoot
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When was the last time you went to an open house where you actually had a good time and got to enjoy a new experience? That's exactly what was delivered during the Ohhh the Options When You Plan It With Me, The Mason Dallas Open House on July 22nd. More than 30 interactive sponsor vendors came to share their passion, art, food, drinks, products, to…
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Elise Nicole Kirkpatrick: Embracing Feminine Power and Mindful Birth Practices
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Send us a text Join us as we uncover the journey of Elise Nicole Kirkpatrick, an internationally acclaimed feminine authenticity and embodiment mentor. Elise shares her powerful birth stories—one marked by trauma, the other by peace. From a challenging 16.5-hour labor at a birth center to the serene home birth of her second child, Elise emphasizes …
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Episode 016: Dynamic Family Needs During Weddings
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Let's be honest...getting married is the easy part. Being married and bridging families can, at times, be a whole other level of difficult BUT when you have people that truly care about each other and the people in their life that they love, it can be handled like a pro. That's what this family did beautifully and we felt like that was worth celebr…
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How to avoid the after wedding panic of "I forgot to get a photo of 'x'". This week we talk about all things shot list. From moments to consider, logistics to make it happen and how to keep your expectations realistic. What is "full day wedding coverage", how do family formals impact your day and why golden hour may not always be as clear cut as it…
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Amy Suzanne on Resilience, Motherhood, and Building Pink Stork
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Send us a text Discover the extraordinary journey of Amy Suzanne, the founder and CEO of Pink Stork, as she navigates the trials of infertility, debilitating nausea and vomiting, and life threatening sepsis—all while supporting her husband during military deployments. Amy's inspiring tale of resilience and faith takes center stage as she shares how…
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Episode 014: Vendor Networking with Paige Mejia of Pyrotex
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Join us for part 2 of our discussion with Paige Mejia of Pyrotex. In this episode we talk about how she is the queen of networking. How does she do it? How to make it work for you and your business and why it matters. We also talk about how to find local networking groups in your area to get started. For so many businesses, networking makes all the…
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Why Things Aren’t Fully Manifesting - Embodiment Is Missing
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This is a love note. A love note to going all the way. Yes, your crown has been bought and paid for (so put it on your head and wear it), but the jewels in your crown aren’t ALL activated if you haven’t gone ALL the way. What is going all the way? It’s realizing what the signs (repeating numbers, song lyrics that get stuck in your head, finding fea…
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Episode 013: Fireworks, Permits and 4th of July with Paige Mejia of Pyrotex
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Independence Day is upon us, so it's the perfect time to talk all things fireworks. Paige Mejia is with us as we discuss how she got started in the business, taking us on a little stroll down memory lane where we learned Pyrotex's first client was the Bee Gee's. I don't care who you are, that's just cool! We'll learn the actual names of different t…
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Lynn Schulte: Mastering Postpartum Recovery with Pelvic Health Techniques
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Send us a text Unlock the secrets to a smoother postpartum recovery with Lynn Schulte, a seasoned pelvic floor physical therapist and the visionary behind the Institute for Birth Healing. In today's episode, Lynn shares her journey from experiencing positive births to developing specialized techniques for postpartum care. Discover how she identifie…
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Amanda Kingsley on Compassionate Conversations About Reproductive Decisions
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Send us a text What if the toughest decision of your life could lead to profound personal growth? In our latest episode, we engage in a heartfelt conversation with Amanda Kingsley, a life and after-abortion coach, who opens up about her deeply personal and multifaceted reproductive health journey. Amanda shares her story of navigating planned and u…
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Episode 011: Cultural Inclusivity and Networking
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Join us as we visit with Ruth Spirer of Weddings & Events by Ruth, where we talk about networking events and social awareness of the Jewish calendar. The Jewish faith follows the Lunar calendar, so being aware of other cultures and groups that may be affected by date conflicts is crucial when planning large events and/or being inclusive of our fell…
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Episode 012: Jewish Weddings with Ruth Spirer
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Join Kathy & Christina as they visit with Ruth Spirer of Weddings & Events by Ruth, where they'll learn more about the Jewish community, the culture and her path into the wedding industry. Fun fact, with Ruth, we have a combined 65 years in the event industry. Ruth has vast experience in the hospitality industry, where she has held key management, …
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What is “neurodivergent”? Neurodivergent is a nonmedical term that describes people whose brains develop or work differently for some reason. This means the person has different strengths and struggles from people whose brains develop or work more typically. While some people who are neurodivergent have medical conditions, it also happens to people…
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Ohhhh where do we start about all things irritating in dealing with wedding vendors? Sometimes you gotta get it out of your system and this episode is the real truth about how our podcast began. We had one rule at the beginning...don't say the "F" word and that got blown out of the water in the first 2 minutes. Just a few of the items: vendors that…
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Tara Accardo: Trusting Maternal Instincts and Navigating Premature Birth Challenges
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Send us a text What would you do if your pregnancy took an unexpected turn? Join us for a heartfelt conversation with Tara Accardo, a first-time mom and grief and transformational life coach, who shares her compelling journey through pregnancy, an emergency C-section, and the early arrival of her daughter, Audrey. Tara’s powerful story not only hig…
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Ever heard the expression "Stay in your lane."? Well there's a reason for that. You're not always the expert and just because you think something is worth saying, or a good idea, it's not. Collaboration is key, overstepping into someone else's lane is not. In this episode we're talking about staying in your lane, taking feedback, growing and workin…
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Grace and Grief: Marcella Jewell's Journey Through Miscarriage, Medical Termination, and Motherhood
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Send us a text When Marcella Jewell, a warrior in the realm of motherhood, shares her story, you can't help but be enveloped by a tapestry of raw emotion and profound strength. Her journey through the complex world of fertility is one that mirrors a mosaic of life's most tender and tumultuous moments: the joy of welcoming children, the heartache of…
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Reminerialization - The Forgotten Piece to Health and Feeling Energized
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Are you craving meat or are you craving the hormones in the meat because your body is not properly reminerialized? Remember, green beans have 50% less calcium than they did 30 years ago. Why? Because the soil is so depleted. Being under so much stress also depletes us of minerials. And, so does our absorption level. Absorption? If one has never cle…
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Episode 007: Teamwork Makes The Dream Work
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Why your vendor team matters. This is a hot topic of why hiring vendors at a discount, or the dreaded "friend/family" vendor almost never works in your favor. Take this STRONG advice and hire pros to bring your day to life. True professionals understand this, so when you are looking for your dream-team, it's a best practice to stay away from "frien…
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Ever wondered why you really need to hire a planner? This episode will dive in and help you understand the full benefit of hiring your planner FIRST. Your planner will guide the process, help you understand costs of each wedding category, how to break that out most efficiently, and how quickly that budget will be spent. In short, hire your planner …
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Jennifer Byrnes: Navigating Parental Grief and Offering Genuine Support
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Send us a text When the waves of parental grief and loss crash upon us, navigating their unpredictable swells can be a journey as unique as our fingerprints. Therapist Jennifer Byrnes, LPC, PMH-C, EMDR certified therapist, joins me to explore these deeply personal experiences, shining a light on the many forms grief can take — from the pain of misc…
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Episode 004: Photography Styles and How to Know Which Fits You
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Editorial style. Documentary style. Photojournalistic style....what the hell does all this mean? I don't know but I know I want a photographer that's good. We've heard (and felt this) before. Not sure what the different type of styles are or how to even know what style you like, this episode will help you understand the differences and how to figur…
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Steph Sellen's Birth Evolution: Lessons in Advocacy and Strength
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Send us a text When Steph Sellen, a mother of six with her seventh bundle of joy on the way, sat down with me, she didn't hold back. Her first childbirth, marred by a traumatic induction, was a stark contrast to the empowered births that followed. As a real estate dynamo and podcast host, Steph's life is as multifaceted as it gets. Our conversation…
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Episode 005: Who We Are & Why We Created This Podcast
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The reason we created this podcast. You are not alone and sometimes we all just need an outlet for points of frustration and celebration. We are working to share education about the industry to hopefully provide insight to fellow vendors and clients alike. Our episodes will always provide the good, the bad and the ugly. It's time to Lift the Veil o…
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Why you want to hire your vendors sooner than later and why this matters to your overall budget. Hiring a vendor last minute can be detrimental to your overall event feel, level of stress and can even be a waste of money when not done correctly. In this episode, we're addressing the risk of hiring your vendor too late and how that limits our abilit…
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Episode 002: How To Vet and Hire Vendors
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A somewhat daunting task, vetting vendors can be overwhelming. In this episode, we'll discuss how to tackle the task, things to keep in mind and honestly if you can afford it, hire a planner to do this part for you. It will truly save you on so many levels when it's all over with.Por Lifting the Veil
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