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Behind The Veil - Ghost Writing Vows and Speeches Mar 21, 2023

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CREATING THE PERFECT VOWS

It is one of the most critical moments of the wedding day...saying your vows. But most of us could be better writers, so why not hire someone?

Brian Franklin

After long, winning careers in political consulting, Brian Franklin and his wife Nicole wanted something more fun. Brian was a writer and communications/marketing consultant for over 25 years. Most of Brian's work had been as an award-winning political consultant and communications strategist (including speechwriting and debate prep) for federal and state campaigns. Knowing his skills as a writer and speaker, his friends and family would ask him for help with their wedding speeches - and he had the honor of officiating a few weddings himself. In 2021, after interviewing Jon Macks, a speechwriter and a lead writer for the Tonight Show and other comedians for many years, Brian was inspired and started to look at the wedding industry as a possible career change. Ultimately, he and his wife Nicole formed Vows & Speeches.

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Behind The Veil - Insights Into Booking A Hotel For Your Wedding Mar 20, 2023

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This week we welcome Cindi George, Catering Sales Manager for the Kimpton Surfcomber in South Beach. We go into all the pieces and parts that you should be aware of before starting your search for the perfect wedding venue.
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The BEHIND THE VEIL Show is the winner of the 2021 and 2022 Telly Awards for best online unscripted series, and the NACE One Award for Innovator of The Year.

Interested in sponsoring future episodes of Behind The Veil? Email the host at info@keithwillardevents.com

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Host: Keith Willard
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Co- Host: Marci Guttenberg
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Behind The Veil - Booking & Planning LGBTQ+ Weddings Feb 28, 2023

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LGBTQ+ Weddings is the newest and fastest growing sector of weddings. Wedding venues and wedding vendors are changing their marketing collateral to be inclusive, but it's not always obvious what the term inclusive actually means. It can literally come down to chaning a word or phrase on your website, in your contract, or even what you say.
This week we do a deep dive into what inclusive really means, and some simple ways to ensure that your doors are open to all couples.
Our Guest: Chanda Daniels

Recognized as one of the nation’s leading LGBTQ+ Wedding Experts, Chanda Daniels is the Owner & Creative Director of Chanda Daniels Planning & Design (www.chandadaniels.com) and founder of A Monique Affair (www.amoniqueaffair.com), one of the leading event planning firms in the San Francisco Bay area. A natural at designing and planning events, Chanda’s years of planning experience have established her as an expert in her field. Earning a bachelor of the arts degree in hospitality management

from San Francisco State University, Chanda has mastered the fundamentals of her craft. Combining these skills with her passion for creating events, she founded A Monique Affair in February 1999 and in 2018 founded Chanda Daniels, Planning + Design which focus on refined fine art wedding weekends. With 22 years of planning and design experience, Chanda has worked with some of the most prestigious venues and creatives in the industry.

Chanda believes in celebrating milestone events with class, style

and richness. Chanda’s weddings have been featured in several national publications, including Martha Stewart Weddings, Munaluchi Bride, The Knot, and Today’s Bride, and was named 2020 Top Wedding Planner by Harper’s Bazaar, Martha Stewart Weddings & BRIDES Magazine. As an industry educator, Chanda loves to educate her peers and new creatives entering the wedding industry on LGBTQ+ Weddings and Diversity and Inclusion. In 2019 Chanda became a founding partner of Ethos West Collective, creating space in the refined wedding space for black wedding creatives. In addition to all the above accomplishments, Chanda finds the most joy in being a wife to Stephanie, mother to Chloe and a nana, to her granddaughter, Marleigh

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The BEHIND THE VEIL Show is the winner of the 2021 and 2022 Telly Awards for best online unscripted series, and the NACE One Award for Innovator of The Year.

Interested in sponsoring future episodes of Behind The Veil? Email the host at info@keithwillardevents.com

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Behind The Veil: Along Comes Merri - a new 3D design tool for weddings that anyone can use! Feb 21, 2023

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Behind The Veil: Along Comes Merri!

Technology is moving fast! The days of scratching out a floorplan on paper is a thing of the past! Merri is the next level of 3D design platforms that leave nothing to the imagination.

Our guest this week: Randi Bushell

Randi Bushell is the Founder & CEO of Merri, a 3D visualization platform for the events industry–bringing venues, planners, and vendors onto a single platform to design and execute best-in-class events. Prior to starting Merri, she spent her early career in Ecommerce at Macys.com and Walmart.com.
While planning her wedding in 2018 she struggled to make design decisions without adequate tooling to visualize the event, which acted as the catalyst for starting Merri, and has now grown to be one of the fastest growing platforms in the industry. She did not want to be an entrepreneur! She was happy with her career and job – but she just couldn’t let go of this idea. Within 5 months, the idea went from a drawing on a cocktail napkin to full fledge usable program. Her journey is fascinating and an interesting listen!
www.bemerri.com
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The BEHIND THE VEIL Show is the winner of the 2021 and 2022 Telly Awards for best online unscripted series, and the NACE One Award for Innovator of The Year.

Interested in sponsoring future episodes of Behind The Veil? Email the host at info@keithwillardevents.com

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Behind The Veil - Pearl By David's Bridal - Could This Be The New Knot? Feb 14, 2023

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Pearl By David's Bridal - Could This Be The New Knot?

For years, The Knot and Wedding Wire have dominated the world of connecting couples with vendors. Now David's Bridal has entered the arena and this could be a game changer!

Ashley Hawks

Ashley is a Minneapolis-based entrepreneur. She grew up in a Bridal Shop, literally. Her mother owned a boutique called Mary Kay’s Bridal & she spent over 10 years working with brides & learning the business. From the day to day operations, print & digital marketing, to local events & fashion shows,

She did it all. In 2012, Ashley joined Forever Bride with 2 business partners, focusing on helping small wedding business owners THRIVE, through a “digital wedding expo” style website, out-of-this-world styled shoots, monthly networking & educational events, a podcast, and the fastest growing wedding expo in the Midwest called The Forever Bride Market at The Mall of America.

Forever Bride was acquired by David’s Bridal in February 2022 & now they're building a national version of Forever Bride called “Pearl by David’s,” with even more tools and resources to support local businesses and brides!

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The BEHIND THE VEIL Show is the winner of the 2021 and 2022 Telly Awards for best online unscripted series, and the NACE One Award for Innovator of The Year.

Interested in sponsoring future episodes of Behind The Veil? Email the host at info@keithwillardevents.com

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Host: Keith Willard
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Co- Host: Marci Guttenberg
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Behind The Veil - The Reality Behind Buying a Wedding Dress Jan 31, 2023

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Finding the perfect wedding dress can be a daunting process. Knowing what questions to ask, and having an idea of the process, will go a long way in helping you say yes to the dress!

This week our guest is Jan Patterson - the owner of Boca Raton Bridal

With more than 17 years of experience in the bridal industry, owner Jan Patterson has a passion for her clients that is unparalleled. Boca Raton Bridal is proud to be the largest Designer showroom in Florida and caters to all types of brides. Jan truly believes that every bride is unique and special and is committed to providing her with a once in a lifetime experience. Her salon carries the largest selection in the South East of Couture bridal designers. From all corners of the globe, designers are featured at her salon that can’t be found anywhere else. If you can dream it, we can deliver it. The Boca salons gowns range from $1,500-$15,000, with many custom options available. As a lifelong student in the art of fashion, let Jan and her team help you find the gown that will make you feel unforgettable.

To chime in during the live show, comment on our YouTube Chanel. We will be able to pull it up on the screen.

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The Behind The Veil Podcast Version is available after 5:00pm EST on most major podcast players including iTunes, iHeart Radio, Spotify, Amazon Music, and Google Podcasts.

For a hands-free experience, ask Alexa to play the latest podcast episode of Behind The Veil with Keith Willard.

The BEHIND THE VEIL Show is the winner of the 2021 and 2022 Telly Awards for best online unscripted series, and the NACE One Award for Innovator of The Year.

Interested in sponsoring future episodes of Behind The Veil? Email the host at info@keithwillardevents.com

Support the show

Behind The Veil Crew:
Host: Keith Willard
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Co- Host: Marci Guttenberg
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Behind The Veil: A Conversation With Celebrity Photographer Suzanne Delawar Jan 24, 2023

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Suzanne's photographs have been published internationally in magazines and media platforms such as Netflix, The Ellen Degeneres Show, Disney, Harper’s Bazaar, Brides Magazine and more. By the age of 14, Suzanne started photographing weddings with her own team learning the value of leadership & teamwork.
As a teenager still in high school, her dad spoke to the school principal who allowed her to leave classes early to shoot on set of “Kourtney & Khloe Take Miami”, a popular TV Show on E! Entertainment. On set, she captured portraits of The Kardashians throughout the day that would later be used for press, TV and other outlets. At 16, Suzanne started shooting press events throughout Miami.
Suzanne decided to expand her business, newly offering cinematic wedding videos that many have described as a “Hollywood Movie”. While capturing weddings on weekends, during the week Suzanne spent most of her time shooting events and products for high end brands such as: iHeartRadio, Disney, Comcast, Hawaiian Tropics and more. In 2015, she shot two images for Pitbull’s DALE Album. Suzanne’s first celebrity wedding was on July 8th, 2013 for Wiz Khalifia and Amber Rose in Pittsburgh, PA;
This initiated Suzanne’s experience in celebrity weddings and events such as Dwyane Wade & Gabrielle Union’s wedding in Miami, FL on August 30th, 2014; Will Packer & Heather Hayslett’s wedding in Georgia on August 28th, 2015; Kevin Hart & Eniko Parrish’s wedding in Montecito, CA on August 13th, 2016; Kid Ink & Asiah Azante’s wedding in Kauai, HA. on October 15th, 2016; Michael Jordan’s son Jeffery Jordan & Radina Aneva’s wedding in The Bahamas on May 25th, 2019; Jennifer Hudson’s sons Birthday Party in Chicago, IL in August 2019.
The Behind The Veil Podcast Version is available after 5:00pm EST on most major podcast players including iTunes, iHeart Radio, Spotify, Amazon Music, and Google Podcasts.

For a hands-free experience, ask Alexa to play the latest podcast episode of Behind The Veil with Keith Willard.

The BEHIND THE VEIL Show is the winner of the 2021 and 2022 Telly Awards for best online unscripted series, and the NACE One Award for Innovator of The Year.

Would you be interested in sponsoring future episodes of Behind The Veil? Email the host at info@keithwillardevents.com

Support the show

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Host: Keith Willard
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Co- Host: Marci Guttenberg
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Behind The Veil - A Conversation With Actor Steve Guttenberg Jan 24, 2023

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Movies go hand in hand with entertainment and events. But what is it really like behind the scenes at movie openings and film sets? Our guest this week will give you a once in a lifetime insight into all of it!

This Weeks guest: Steve Guttenberg

In 1976, Steve Guttenberg was on a plane to Hollywood. His mother and father gave him $300 for a two week trip to try his hand at film acting. He was 17 years old . He had done childrens theatre, an off broadway play and studied at various schools.

He landed and immediately started trying to sneak into studios. He found his way into Paramount Studios, commandeered an office in the Lucille Ball Makeup Building, strung a phone from the water stage , and started making phone calls to casting directors, agents and producers. He landed a Kentucky Fried Chicken commercial and was off to the races.

He earned a place in an agency and then Steve was cast in the acclaimed television movie ‘Something for Joey’, the cult classic ‘The Chicken Chronicles’, and the Universal film ‘Rollercoaster’.

After a year in Hollywood, he decided the culture was not for him, went to Albany State University at the request of his father Stanley, and proceeded to have an experience as a college student. Hollywood called three months into his semester with an offer to co-star with Gregory Peck in ‘The Boys from Brazil.’ Steve flew to Portugal and didn’t look back.

He was cast in some of the most popular films the the industry released. Diner, Police Academy, Cocoon, Three Men and a Baby, Short Circuit and The Bedroom Window to name a few. His films have grossed over a billion dollars. Steve went on to act on Broadway in Prelude to a Kiss, in Woody Harrelson’s Furthest from the Sun, John Turturro’s Relatively Speaking and The Boys Next Door in London’s West End. Steve starred in The Day After, Billy Liar, Veronica Mars, Ballers , the sci fi hit Lavalantula, and most recently How to Murder Your Husband with Cybill Shepherd.

Steve is known as a generous and thoughtful person, creating The Guttenberg House in Los Angeles for emancipated foster children. He is married , devoted to his family and divides his home between Scottsdsle AZ and Pacific Palisades California.

It’s a long way from Massapequa, New York, and Steve doesn’t forget where he comes from. He appreciates his life and the career in show

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The BEHIND THE VEIL Show is the winner of the 2021 and 2022 Telly Awards for best online unscripted series, and the NACE One Award for Innovator of The Year.

Would you be interested in sponsoring future episodes of Behind The Veil? Email the host at info@keithwillardevents.com

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Host: Keith Willard
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Co- Host: Marci Guttenberg
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The Ins and Outs of Finding The Right Diamond Jan 17, 2023

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When looking for the perfect ring, most of us walk into the jewlrey store knowing very little! Today's guest grew up around diamonds and is here to ensure that you know the answers to all the right questions!
Deep Metha is the 3rd generation diamond expert with USA Jewlery. He provides an insight into what you need to know to make the right decision for your lifestyled and budget!
About Deep Metha -
My dad Divyang Mehta and his brother began in the diamond trade when they were both 17 years old. They set up an operation for their previous employer in Hong Kong and ran it successfully for nearly 5 years. At this point they had creative differences with the owner and they decided to part ways. Both then moved to New York and started a diamond trading company of their own. A few years later they started producing fine jewelry and started distributing merchandise al throughout the caribbean on a wholesale level.
My person journey began in the summer of 2011 when i started leaning the retail trade and its what really began my exposure in to the Fine Jewelry world. I graduated from the University of Florida in 2013 and i immediately flew to Ketchikan, AK for my harsh introduction to the jewelry world. The rules were pretty firm, I was not allowed to sell jewelry my first two summers I spent there. So my first position was to me a "greeter" at the front door of the store. It was to bring in customers from the street and into the store. This experience changed my perspective on life and really taught me the fundamentals of being able to sell in the first place. After that experience being behind the counter was a breeze. After each summer I then began working at our Florida location till the end of April came around and it was time to head back to Alaska.
I returned to the US in 2016 and headed straight to Alaska. We completed the most successful season we ever had that year. Finally in 2019 I coordinated a move for our business into a independent retail location. We constructed a brand new store from ground up. New showcases, ceilings, walls and floors were all installed with the intention of doing business for the next 20 years in the same location. In 2021 post pandemic I opened a second store in Ketchikan, AK to further add to the exposure of cruise ship passengers I would not have access to otherwise.
We have finally completed 2022 and we are happy and proud to say it was the most successful year we have ever had. Recently I am in the middle of constructing a brand new website geared to millennials and Gen Z'ers and their love of fashion gold jewelry as that has been an emerging market due to social media and the trend of minimalism. To chime in during the live show, comment on our YouTube Chanel. We will be able to pull it up on the screen.

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The BEHIND THE VEIL Show is the winner of the 2021 and 2022 Telly Awards for best online unscripted series, and the NACE One Award for Innovator of The Year.

Would you be interested in sponsoring future episodes of Behind The Veil? Email the host at info@keithwillardevents.com

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Behind The Veil Crew:
Host: Keith Willard
www.keithwillardevents.com
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Co- Host: Marci Guttenberg
www.anaffairtorememberbymarci.com
www.instagram.com/anaffairtorememberbymarci

Videography - Back To Basic with Girish Bali Dec 28, 2022

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This week our guest is Girish Bali - a high end videographer and podcaster from New York.
For the last 20 + years. He has been doing Cloud Computing in the telecommunication industry to earn a living and lead a comfortable life. Along the way, there have been a lot of lessons learned as well as exposure to the world of entertainment, be hosting a radio show on the popular Indian Radio station, based out of New Jersey. During his time at one of the telecommunication companies, he came across an opportunity to learn the art of Videography/Cinematography and has since been active in capturing life-changing moments for people. Videography was the medium where he met people and learned that life has so much to offer and there are so many different perspectives and thoughts that brings individuality to one's persona. Now he would like to share those thoughts/ perspectives with everyone through this medium, Podcast.

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