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143. Dealing with Rude Clients, Vendors, and Customers Jul 29, 2021

In this episode we're going to be discussing how to handle situations when people are rude.

Kinda hard, and awkward am I right? Rude customers differ from unhappy ones when they choose not to control their anger. They are unreasonable, unfriendly, and prone to using verbal abuse, or other offensive language and threatening behavior. But you're in business to serve your customers, so it's important to try to help them. Let's take a minute to discuss how to best handle these situations with professionalism and grace.

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142. 5 Ways to Write Better Event Blog Posts Jun 23, 2021

In this episode I'll be sharing my top 5 ways to write better event blog posts.

You'll be able to hear of a more in depth conversation on each of these points so here are the cliff notes, in case your in a hurray.

1. Think about your best event takeaways

2. Don't await too long to get it out there

3. Share images

4. Share the Highlight Reel

5. B+ Work

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141. How to Write a "Winning" Event Proposal Apr 14, 2021

In this episode we're going to cover event proposals and how to write ones that more clients will say "YES" to. An event proposal is a document created to win new business, detailing the fees an event manager/event management company will charge for services to produce an event. Event planners live and die by their event proposals, so if you aren't using them you are definitely leaving money on the table.

Here are the five major components to starting on a winning event proposal:

Introduce yourself and the project.
Write an attractive event description.
List all services provided.
Show your previous work.
Incorporate monetary information throughout.

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140. How to Find New Event Clients Mar 10, 2021

How to Start with Friends and Family

Text everyone in your phone.
Email everyone in your inbox with a personal message letting them know about your business.
Post on your own Facebook page.
Call close friends and let them know what you’re up to.
Invite a group of friends to coffee and ask them to share your story. (If you trust this group of friends you can ask them for feedback on what you’re doing. If you do not trust their business sense then do not let their opinions change your passion for planning.)
Give business cards to your friends that they can pass out.
Offer to do a free event for your friends and family in exchange for a Yelp review, photo shoot and testimonial.
Ask friends to share your website on their Facebook page.

You can also tell former bosses, past business acquaintances and former co-workers. There are ways to communicate these messages to them without being overly salesy. Trust me when I say they all want to hear about your new adventure. Once you reach out to your inner circle, you can launch a social media outreach campaign.

How to Get Clients through Social Media

Post images of your events or other beautiful events you like on Instagram.
Follow and connect with similar people on Instagram.
Join Twitter and use the “advanced search” function to find brides-to-be, corporate clients, venues, vendors, etc and begin following and interacting with them.
Join local community groups on Facebook and start adding value to the groups by posting your knowledge. They will quickly view you as an expert and reach out to you.
Post your knowledge on your Facebook page. You can also run contests to give away a free event.
Partner with local restaurants or venues to post content on their Facebook pages (great idea!).
Get a past client, family or friend to do a short Youtube video review of your work.

Social media works but it takes a little time. You have to create a strategy (use the one I just wrote above) and execute on it every single day. Just do one small thing on social media once per day. We call this “planing your seed”, and in a few months the seeds you plant in the social media world will grow to be large, beautiful, healthy trees. When you begin marketing on social media make sure you choose the same Company name on every platform (same name on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Youtube).

How to Get Clients on Review Sites

The next place to get clients is on review sites. Yelp, Thumbtack and Craigslist are some of the best places to get new clients but the key is to have 10 or more reviews.

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139. All Things Food For Your Events! [Budgeting, Pricing, and Beyond] Feb 05, 2021

Join Chelsey and Paynton in this episode where they'll share all things food for your events! They'll go over budgeting, menus, serving, etc and leave no stone unturned. Food is such a key part to any event but it can stressful to know how much food to plan on and what you should budget for food should be. Take a listen...

Don’t worry, we will break this down for you and make it simple for your next event!

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138. 2020 Year In Review Jan 29, 2021

What a YEAR!?! The 2020 Year In Review Episode is all about the highs and lows (and there were some low, lows) last year. But the good news is that it wasn't all bad.
Through all of the chaos, a global pandemic, your industry becoming known for "super spreading", and so much more... there was still a lot of good and growth that came from 2020. Paynton and I hope you like listening to this conversation and that you're able to reflect on your past year with lessons learned and BIG goals for 2021.

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137. What I Wish I'd Known About Digital Courses Before Starting Mine... Nov 18, 2020

Staring an online course is a great way to share your knowledge and experiences. Here are some ideas on where to start and what I wish I'd known...

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Some tips for choosing the right subject include:

Choosing a focused and niche topic rather than a broad one. Having a broad topic usually means more competition. The more focused your niche, the easier it is to convey expertise.
Having expert-level knowledge. Keep in mind, being an expert on a topic might mean you have better-than-average knowledge. You don’t have to be a genius or have traditional credentials.
Knowing who your audience is, what their problems are, and how you can teach them to solve those problems.

Lights, camera, action!

Now that you picked a subject and have all the right gear, it’s time to shoot some video!

Place the green screen on the wall behind you. Make sure you pull the green screen taut so that there are no wrinkles or sagging as that can show up in the videos when you edit the background.

Then set up the camera on a tripod in front of you and place the lights behind the camera. Once you have your little mini-studio set-up it’s time to record.

Do a test recording first to make sure that you look and sound good. If you see any sort of shadow on your face or body, adjust the lights accordingly to eliminate it. Article Source

136. The Dirty Thirty Party Oct 07, 2020

In this episode Paynton and I will go behind the scenes to the Dirty Thirty party we put together in September and we are spilling ALL. THE. TEA.

From keeping secrets, to testing positive for corona virus and much much more... you do not want to miss this episode!

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135. I'm Back!!! Sep 18, 2020

In this episode, I talk about the first event I am planning since the whole world shut down. This special event is for my daughter's 8th birthday. Paynton and I discuss how great it is to be back planning an event and the theme that my daughter chose for her party. Even with all the craziness of the world, it feels good to get back to what I love to do and that is planning events.

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134. Post-Coronavirus Catering for Events Sep 14, 2020

There are many questions up in the air regarding all things events. Questions that keep most of us events planners awake at night wondering what-in-the-heck are we going to do about upcoming events. I am joined by the lovely Paynton and we discuss the future of events and the food we serve at these events. Food is such a huge part of events and with all the new regulations in place with coronavirus we don't know exactly what that is going to look like. Listen to this week's episode as we discuss our thoughts of the future of catering for events.

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133. Diving a Little Deeper With Paynton Matthews Sep 09, 2020

In this weeks episode, I am once again joined by Paynton. This time we are diving a little bit deeper with her and learning about why she became a event planner. She wasn't always set on becoming an event planner but once she did, she has never looked back. She has found joy and fulfillment from planning events. What did she want to do before event planning? You'll have to learn about that in this week's episode.

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132. Follow Friday Aug 14, 2020

In today's episode, Paynton and I sit down and discuss some of our favorite Instagram accounts from people who work in the Event Planning Industry. These women inspire us to keep up the hustle and continue to work towards our dreams. These accounts show great inspiration and also support other people in the event planning industry by showing off their work. It can be hard to look at someone else's work and get discouraged but we challenge you to look at these accounts and see them as motivation and continue to work to achieve your goals. These women have put in the time to make their dreams come true and that is something that each of us can do. We shared these accounts with you guys so you could see people who inspire us and make us want to do more and be better.

Check out each of the accounts we discussed in the episode:

@eventsby.janelle: https://www.instagram.com/eventsby.janelle/

@partywithcarly: https://www.instagram.com/partywithcarly/

@catchmyparty: https://www.instagram.com/catchmyparty/

@karaspartyideas: https://www.instagram.com/karaspartyideas/

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131. A Great Tip for Planning an Outdoor Event Aug 12, 2020

In today's episode, I am joined by Paynton Matthews. I shared with her a tip that I have used when planning many of my outdoor events. As event planners we are always looking for tips to help us with the event planning process. Listen to today's episode where I share one of my greatest tips with you guys,

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130. What to Wear During an Event. Jul 29, 2020

I am once again joined by Paynton Matthews where we discuss dressing for the event. It is important to not only look professional during an event but you also need to be comfortable. During an event you may do anything from moving tables, working on audio, decorating the tables or greeting guests. Each of these tasks require you to be moving around and if you are wearing heels during these may cause you quite a bit of discomfort. Learning to match your attire to events is a special tool we all need to learn. Listen to this episode if you are like are like Paynton and I where we discuss the struggles we have had with dressing for the event.

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129. Turning Your Passion into Your Career with Morgan Heywood Jul 27, 2020

How lucky is it when we can take something that we are passionate about and make it a career? The fact that we can take something we love (like event planning) and make money doing it to live is something that amazes me. If working a 9-5 job isn’t something that excites you then find something you are passionate about and figure out a way to monopolize on it.

In this episode I'll sit down with with Morgan Heywood who is a student of the Party Planner Academy. Morgan was one of the first student’s of mine and she has been able to take the information she learned and turn it into her career. Morgan found a passion for event planning after she hosted a birthday party for her mom and sister in October of 2018. Her husband encouraged her to pursue her passion after he found a new job and they were financially stable enough to allow her to find her passion.Her husband supports her in pursuing her career in event planning and you can tell she has an eye for it, just check out her instagram and you will see!

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128. The Future of Events, After Coronavirus Jul 24, 2020

128. Have you wondered what events post-coronavirus is going to look like? Are they going to be happening anytime soon? Is everyone going to be wearing masks? These are the questions that have been running through my mind constantly. This is a topic that Paynton and I discussed in her recent podcast episode. If you are an event planner, this episode will give you a good idea of what the future events may look like in the near future.

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127. How Event Venues Are Working Through a Pandemic with Nik and Kyrstin from the Azalea Jul 22, 2020

Paynton and I recently got to sit down and interview the owners of the Azalea, Nik and Krystin. They opened their doors in February of this year. Bookings were going great and almost every weekend was booked and then COVID 19 happened... Events were quickly shut down and there was no end in sight of when events were going to be hosted again. Luckily, with CDC guidelines they were able to open up their doors again at the end of May. Whether you're an event planner or venue owner, give this a listen and learn how to pivot your business when up foreseen circumstances arise.

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126. BIG NEWS!!! Jul 20, 2020

I wish I could say that just summer has been so “crazy busy”. But truth be told, 2020 has been a real treat (insert eye roll here)… Joining me in this catch-up episode, is the lovely Paynton Matthews (recent Utah Valley University Event Graduate) as we discuss ALL the things since the beginning of summer in our last episode released.

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125. Life in Quarantine with Special Guest Jade Curtis Jun 03, 2020

This episode is especially unique because I'm interviewing my daughter Jade. Truth be told, she's asked to record with me before and I'm so glad we finally made that happen today.

In this episode we discuss who's the better homeschool teacher, me or Nick. Some of Jade's school values and I ask her a few personal questions. Enjoy.

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124. COURSE REVIEW: How To Write A Professional Event Proposal with Paynton Matthews May 27, 2020

Today I'm joined by UVU's newest event planning graduate: Paynton Matthews and we are going hear her thoughts on The Party Planner Academy course "How To Write A Professional Event Proposal". Take a listen!

IS THE PARTY PLANNER ACADEMY SOMETHING THAT WOULD WORK FOR YOU?

Do people tell you that you have a knack for events and parties?
Do you love planning events but you don't know where to start?
Do you struggle with finding the right words to talk price with potential clients?
Would you like to use your event planning talents to make a career?
Would you like to learn professional event planning without going back to school?
Do you struggle with knowing how to get sponsors?
Are you so over working for free?
If you answered "yes" to one or more questions, it would be perfect for you!

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123. Three Things To Consider When You Don't Have Support May 25, 2020

Whether your goals are for fitness, starting/growing your business, or just in general... support has been something I've always looked for to feel secure moving forward. But what happens when you don't have it? Then What? In this episode, I'm sharing my best advise for this challenge.

Here are Three Steps to help you get the support you are needing:

1. Tell the truth about your aspirations. What are you really going for? If you talk small about your goals and dreams you may find that you're not showing up for your goals and dreams in the best way. Tell your supporters what you intend to create in ALL of it's greatness.

2. Lead by example. It’s easy to get defensive when someone shares unsolicited advice, but being the victim isn’t helping your situation. Instead, try talking only about the successes you’re experiencing, no matter how small they seem, so the people around you can see what’s possible for you.

3. Hear their fears. More-than-not, you’re not being supported because the other person is expressing their own fears and projecting their own failures.

You've got this. Remember to have a strong "WHY" that you can go back to and keep going. Give yourself permission to fail and permission to learn from it.

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122. The Three Stages of Content Creation: Self, Collaborative, and Hiring Professionals May 22, 2020

In this episode I’m sharing the three stages of Content Creation: Self, Collaborative, and Hiring Professionals... take a listen and tell me what stage you’re in.

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121. What To Say When Someone Doesn't Like You or Your Business May 20, 2020

Based on this need for social connection, your reactions to rejection, negative judgment and stinging sarcastic remarks can range from minor hurt to bouts of depression. The ability to let a show of dislike roll off your back is a learned skill. You have to consciously balance your need to be liked with understanding what is true about the current situation.

1. Catch yourself reacting defensively or shutting down. The first step to handling a negative situation is to recognize your reaction. Instead of stuffing your emotions, you need to stop three or four times a day and ask yourself, “What am I feeling?”

2. Ask yourself what is true about the situation. When you sense yourself shutting down or feeling defensive, ask yourself what you believe the person meant to do to you. Did they truly mean to insult you, betray you, disrespect you, or make fun of you?

3. Finally, if you believe the person doesn’t like you, ask yourself whether this matters. Some people will like you. Others will not. Will the person’s judgment of you impact your work or life?

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120. What You Should Be Doing For Your Business During Coronavirus May 18, 2020

Coronavirus and quarantine got you down? Honestly, most days I feel that way too... But each day we have choices, and there is still the option everyday to add value and share your talents with the world!

In today's episode I'm sharing the tell-tale signs that you're in desperate need of a batching and content plan for your business. Take the mini quiz to see if this episode could be helpful for you...

You think of what to write each day, and most days you have no idea...
You copy event planning trends and mostly share stock photos or other peoples work.
Your content doesn't have purpose or a call to action... most people don't even realize you're for hire as an event planner
You feel lost and don't know where to start with your content strategy.

If you answered yes to one or more of these questions, this episode is for you.

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119. 5 Things I Learned From My Event Planning Minor at Utah Valley University with Paynton Matthews May 15, 2020

Today I'm joined by UVU's newest event planning graduate: Paynton Matthews and I'm thrilled for you to listen in!

Here are her five biggest takeaways from her time at event planning school:

Things go wrong at events and it is out of your control. You have to think quick and not let your client know you are stressing. Think quick on your feet! You have to plan down to every little detail. Even the simplest of tasks can make the biggest difference.
You wear many hats as an event planner. Knowing things in every aspect of event planning from audio to catering can be so helpful. Also, you may be a therapist or a seamstress from time to time. Whatever the job calls for!
Building a network is so important. Building a network of other event planners and vendors can be helpful in your career.
This is a stressful job (always in the top 5 most stressful jobs) it is important to find an activity/hobby outside of work (like dirtylicious) that can help you de-stress after work. It is very important for your mental health.
Creating a memorable experience for the guests is so important. They may not remember the souvenir they brought home that night but they will remember the happiness they felt while attending your event.

Event Planner's Toolbox:

Batteries, black duct tape, bottled water, calculator, clear packing tape, clipboards, energy bars, extension cords, first aid kits, flashlights, floral wire, hammer, hand sanitizer, highlighters, mending kit, flat tire repair, jumper cables, pain reliever, paper clips, pencils, pens, markers, personal hygiene items, pocket knife, lint roller, rubber bands, safety pins, scissors, screwdriver, super glue, tape measure, USB drive, phone chargers/batterie backs, Walkie-Talkies, Ziplock bags.

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118. How To Maintain Relationships During Coronavirus May 13, 2020

Whether you've put your own business on hold or been furloughed... event planners need to maintain relationships. Eventually, things will go back to normal and events will happen again. You have two choices here: 1. Do nothing (come on girl, you're better than that!) or 2. Stay in contact the best way you know how.

Think of creative ways to keep in touch with clients and vendors, like putting more into social media or tagging them in a past event post. Now more than ever, it's important to post regularly on Instagram and LinkedIn so people know you are here and working, even if we are in remote offices.

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117. Is This Thing On? May 11, 2020

I'm BAAAAAAACK!!!!
It's been almost two months and between homeschooling and the quarantine fifteen (weight gain), I've decided it's time to get back into the swing sharing and doing what brings me joy... and that is my event planning journey. So let's get caught up and I'm ready to dive back in.

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116: The Best Kept Secrets for Selling More Event Tickets Mar 16, 2020

If you've ever thought about hosting your own event, you've probably already fantasized about the little event details from start to finish. While the event specifics are important, don't forget about all of the things you need to do to sell tickets.

In this episode I'm uncovering the best kept secrets for even more success, take a listen.

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115: The Great Breakdown of 2020 Mar 09, 2020

We're only three months into the year, and I've already had one of the biggest emotional (like, ugly cry emotional) breakdowns ever. This episode is pretty raw and emotional for me, I hope as you listen you take away the need to keep going, and pressing forward with your dreams.

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114: How to Create a Customizable Event Planning Checklist - Part 2 Mar 02, 2020

In this episode I'm wrapping up the second part of the Customizable Event Planning Checklist. There are many moving parts on event day (Regardless of what type of event you've planned), and inevitably, unexpected situations will arise. If you don’t have the day-of-event details outlined to a tee in your Customizable Event Planning Checklist, you won'y miss anything. Which instead of showing up later as a big problem, the client and guest's will have no idea something even went wrong.

There’s no need for that added stress when you can use your checklist to create a thorough day-of-event schedule. That’s precisely why you’ll want to keep track of every single thing that can affect the guest and client experience. It’s the little details that make a big difference.

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113: How to Create a Customizable Event Planning Checklist - Part 1 Feb 24, 2020

If event's are something you think you can simply list out in your mind, think again.
In this episode, I'm talking about my best kept secret to why my events are so successful: Customizable Checklists Part 1!

Planning an event involves layers upon layers of details. From the pre-planning stage to the day-of-event logistics, there’s a lot to keep track of. If you keep all those details in your head, you've already failed. You've got to be able to share your event plan with others, because people aren't mind readers.

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112. 100 Reasons Why I Love My Husband Feb 17, 2020

Happy [Belated] Valentines Day! This one will be less about business, and more about the behind-the-scenes of my relationship...

In this episode, I'm sharing 100 reasons why I love my husband Nick. I hope as you listen you understand that our marriage didn't start off in a perfect or easy way, but through therapy and opening our hearts we've created one of the best relationships I've ever known.

He works hard.
He has a job.
He’s an amazing father
He’s a human jungle gym for the kids.
He wants the best for our kids.
He helps with the kids all the time.
He’s irresistible.
He’s kind.
He is willing to watch romantic movies with me.
He cracks up at YouTube Memes
He’s not a whiner.
He’s a good leader.
I can trust his judgment.
He does the right thing, even when he doesn’t want to.
He tries to please me.
He’s likes getting lots of information, before making a decision.
He’s inventive.
He loves to get his hands dirty.
He’s adventurous.
He’s dependable.
He takes command.
He can still sweet talk me.
He rarely buys things for himself.
He’s a saver.
He’s a spender.
He loves finding a deal
He pursues a relationship with God.
He’s got a strong relationship with the Savior.
He doesn’t swear.
He doesn’t swear that much.
He can fix anything.
He’ll build things for me.
He supports my dreams
He doesn’t question my Judgement.
He asks my opinion.
He’s passionate about our family.
He stays calm in hairy situations.
He volunteers to change diapers.
He can change a diaper.
He’ll buy the diapers or tampons or whatever.
He marvels at our children.
He’s committed to our marriage.
He’s realistic.
He surprises me with flowers and gifts.
He compliments me.
He’s a good guy.
He’s consistent.
He helps clear the table.
He thanks me at the end of most meals.
He has simple tastes.
I’m still attracted to him.
He has a sweet smile.
He doesn’t make excuses.
He knows me/He chose me.

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111. Powerful Women Dance Party Recap Feb 12, 2020

In this episode I'm sharing ALL OF MY THOUGHTS, good and bad, with you about my event last weekend: The Powerful Women Dance Party.

When you plan your own events, there is a lot to do, be aware of and in charge of... So when this opportunity came to plan a party for someone else (at one of my FAVORITE hotels in Utah) I jumped at the chance.

Here is what I learned, and my biggest takeaways.

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110. Batching and Becoming an Expert at Content Creation Feb 10, 2020

If you want to be a professional, you have to do what the professionals do.

In this episode, we'll discuss the benefits (and really teach you the benefits) of why you should be batching your content. Batching is beneficial for multiple areas of your life, but especially when it comes to content creation.

I'll also dive into my most recent blog post and give you all of the behind the scenes of what and why I wrote what I did and how you can show up as an event planning expert in your corner of the interwebs.

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109. 5 Lessons I've Learned From Chick-Fil-A Feb 04, 2020

Are you a fan of Chick-Fil-A?

Whether you love their food or not, we can all agree that as far as fast food goes, they have nailed their niche, customer interaction, company culture and guest experience. The result is them making almost double the revenue that a McDonalds makes per location, and are one of the largest family owned businesses in the United States.

Here are my five biggest take aways from this Chicken-chain that apply to EVERY business.

1. Look for Opportunities

2. Create a Superior Customer Experience

3. Give the employees (and yourself) freedom to make choices that benefit the customer and business

4. Build Your Community and Get Involved

5. Businesses Don't Succeed or Fail, People Do.

Final thoughts from the Chick-Fil-A Founder himself:

“In the end, remember that businesses don’t succeed or fail. People do.” -Truett Cathy And that is why his company still succeeds.

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108. Becoming an Event Planner and Thoughts on "Big Magic" with Carly Jan 23, 2020

Today I had the pleasure of chatting with Carly from @partywithCarly today and to learn more about her journey becoming an event planner. She is such a smart, talented and hardworking person, I'm also honored to have her as one of my students in the Party Planner Academy!

In this episode, we'll discuss what's going on in her world, some really exciting opportunities she's had and her favorite book "Big Magic"... take a listen.

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107. My "Word" for 2020 Jan 21, 2020

Have you ever chosen a special "word" to help you set the intention for your year?

My word for 2020 is something that I've always struggled with and in this episode I'm sharing 6 ways that I'm using this word to motivate me and keep me on track with my goals for the year. Take a listen...

“IF IT’S TO BE, IT’S UP TO ME.” — WILLIAM JOHNSON

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106: Five Steps to Telling Your Origin Story Jan 15, 2020

Everyone has a story. But have you ever noticed how some stories are instantly captivating, while others make you want to do anything but listen to them?

This isn't because some stories are better than others, it's all about how stories are told. The way you tell a story will make all the difference and can be the difference in the listener becoming a HUGE fan or feeling like they've heard enough. Take a listen and learn how to implement these 5 steps to telling better stories.

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105. My Business Partner Broke Up with Me Jan 13, 2020

Oh hello there 2020...

I'm FINALLY joining the party after a major regroup because of some changes in my professional life... Take a listen while I get you caught up.

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104. Build Relationships with These 5 Methods Dec 18, 2019

Building relationships can be tough, especially when the gestures aren't reciprocated.

Have you ever felt FOMO or left out because you weren't a part of something? I totally have and it's hard, but here are some of the 5 things that have helped me overcome feelings of self doubt and start creating relationships you love.

In this episode I'm breaking down the 5 methods that have helped me:

1. Go First

2. Smile

3. Go the extra mile

4. Ask for what you want

5. Stand out

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103. One of the Biggest Struggles Is This... Dec 16, 2019

If you've been watching, errrr listening along and have ever thought "Wow! That Chelsey Curtis is so on the ball..." and made other assumptions that made me seem less than human, well this one is for you!

In this episode, I'm sharing exactly what makes me feel lonely, sad and depressed... and how I try to overcome those feelings so I can focus on what I need to do REGARDLESS of how I'm feeling.

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102. Lose the Mom Guilt So You Can Crush Your Dreams in 2020 Dec 10, 2019

Have you ever felt "guilty" for wanting to take time out for yourself, or to pursue your dreams, or felt like you just had to put it on the back-burner because of mothering or other obligations?

I totally get that the struggle is REAL but I'm hoping to drop some BIG ah-has for you as you learn how to communicate your wants, needs and feelings so you can get more of what you want out of life.

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101. When You Don't Feel Motivated, Do This... Dec 02, 2019

Thanksgiving week is over and it was lovely. But maybe it was the second helping of food I didn't need or the pumpkin pie, but it all left me feeling a little bit lethargic and low energy. Have you ever felt that way? I was so on the ball before Thanksgiving and after days of gluttony and watching Frozen II here we are. So if you've been feeling this way too, take a little listen and lets get back on the ball RIGHT NOW. 5...4...3...2...1...

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100. Why I Want To Be Like Walt Disney Nov 21, 2019

I just got back from Disneyland and it was one of the best and most exhausting trips ever. I feel so lucky to be able to celebrate and renew at one of my favorite places on the planet, and no matter how many miles I walk, how tired I get or how many lines I have to wait in... I ALWAYS love going back again and again.

PS. I almost titled this episode "My Worst Airbnb Experience" because it happens to be a BIG part of my most recent trip to Disneyland... but I decided against it.

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99. The Britney Spears Party Recap Nov 20, 2019

The "Oops I Did It Again" Britney Spears inspired dance party was one that will go down in history!! I FINALLY was able to bring my two businesses [The Party Planner Academy Events and Dirtylicious Dance Fitness] together and the results were MAGIC!

In this episode, I'm sharing all of the details, and behind-the-scenes on how this event came together. I also touch on finding your tribe and surrounding yourself with supportive people who've got your back and support your dreams while you support theirs as well.

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98. Becoming Seen as an Expert with Better Storytelling Nov 06, 2019

How would the opportunity to be featured on someones podcast, blog or channel help make you seem more legit? SO MUCH of being seen as an expert is what is on your resume. Don't have a good resume yet? No worries.

In this episode I'm sharing how you can better tell your story, which till make media and feature opportunities come easier. And once you start adding them to your resume, you'll start to be seen as the expert. #BOOM

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97. Hanging with my Favorite Vegetarian, Veggie Lisa Nov 05, 2019

We met five years ago at a blogging event and we totally hit it off. Our friendship and business's have grown over the years and it's been so fun to have a friend in the business of blogging/social media (even though our businesses are completely different). She's taught me so much about being healthy and how to cook veggies like a boss. Literally so good your kids will each vegetables!

Take a listen.

xo,

Chelsey

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96. How To Believe In Yourself Nov 04, 2019

In this episode I'm talking about belief. Belief in yourself, your abilities and your dreams is the biggest advantage you have when it comes to chasing your dreams and creating a life you love. Life is hard, there are different seasons, and NO ONE will come out out of this life unscathed, which is why you must believe in yourself and your resiliency.

“The brain simply believes what you tell it most. And what you tell it about you, it will create. It has no choice... If you tell yourself that you cannot, what can the only outcome be?” – Shad Helmstetter.

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95. This Is Halloween Oct 31, 2019

In this episode I'm sharing some of my earliest Halloween memories and thoughts on the holiday.

Happy Halloween 2019!

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94. How To Land a TV Segment Oct 29, 2019

In this episode, I'm sharing all of the behind-the-scenes for getting on TV. Listen in on all the details from that one time I took Sarah to KSL to record a segment all about invitations. Watch it here: https://studio5.ksl.com/digital-vs-printed-etiquette-invitations-changed/

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93. Working with Celebrities and High Paying Clients Oct 15, 2019

Do you dream of doing events for celebrities and high paying clients, then THIS episode is for you!?!

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92. Getting Sponsors to Pay to be a Part of Your Event Oct 14, 2019

Sponsors vs Donations. There are a LOT of things that go into having an event sponsor an event and in this episode were uncovering all of the secrets! Make sure to join my Facebook group for a chance to win my course for free! (A $747 Value!)

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91. How to Write an Event Proposal Like a Boss Oct 11, 2019

If you're ready to start making your event planning hobby into your career, you've got to master the event proposal. But before you ever write an event proposal you've got to learn about their event and write up a budget for them. In this episode I'm covering how to do a client discovery call, and write the event proposal.

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90. How To Master Event Budgeting Oct 10, 2019

One of the scariest parts of planning an event can be the budget, so in this episode I want to dispel any myths or fears and teach you how to get excited about putting together your event budget.

Once you master this skill, you'll be able to show up like a total pro at your next bid or planning meeting and really know how to deliver your events in a way that is trackable and with best practices for your clients.

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89. Module One From The Party Planner Academy Oct 09, 2019

This will either be amazingly brilliant or the biggest mistake I make in my business. But a LOT of you need help with learning how and what to do for your event planning businesses, to take them from a hobby to an actual business. So... I'm going to be giving you my course for FREE over the next seven days. Check back each day for the next installment and let's take your hobby and make it your hustle.

In this lesson, I'm going to share EVERYTHING YOU NEED to know for starting your event planning business off right.

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88. Behind the Scenes of a Live Speaking Event Oct 07, 2019

In this episode, I'm sharing the mic with Sarah Wells who helps run events with me, and we are sharing all of the things from a Live speaking event we coordinated for last Friday!

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87: Startup Ignition - Day 3 Sep 23, 2019

Day 3 of Startup Ignition was all about finding investors and social impact businesses, and my brain pretty much mush by now. In this episode, I'm sharing everything I learned about investors, and why you should rethink your social impact business until AFTER you find a successful business model.

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86. Startup Ignition - Day 2 Sep 20, 2019

Day 2 of Startup Ignition and my brain is going to EXPLODE (in the best way) with all of the mind-blowing knowledge I'm learning. In this episode I'm sharing the REAL reason you start and build a business, especially if you come at it from the millionaire mindset.

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85. Startup Ignition - Day 1 Sep 19, 2019

What I learned from attending the three day intensive at Startup Ignition on Day 1.

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84. Why You Should Spend Money on Continuing Education Sep 17, 2019

There are a lot of smart people out there in the world. People who have done things you haven't (good and bad things) that you can learn from.

In this episode I'm sharing why I LOVE continuing education and why I think it's one of the fastest ways to make yourself even more successful.

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83. 6 Ways to have Better Mental Focus Sep 16, 2019

If you have ever felt like you were a bad student or learner, because you couldn't focus I have some good news for you... Mental focus is a learned still. Say what? Yes my friends, you read that correctly. Mental Focus is learned and can also be improved when you strengthen it.

Take a listen and see what areas you could improve on.

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82. I'm BAAAAAACK Sep 12, 2019

Hi! I'm alive and filling you in on what's been going on with me.

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81. Why You Should Market Test Sep 03, 2019

You have a BRILLIANT idea, so you start pending days, months, years building it without ever market testing the idea... Then when the time comes to sell it, you can't figure out the right messaging and you can't get anyone to buy it. You struggle (justifying that these things take time, and the first years are always the hardest) for who knows how long until you eventually give up and feel like you're not cut out to be an entrepreneur and that you don't have good ideas...

Don't be THAT person.

In this episode we're diving into WHY you need to market test your idea, and how to make the biggest impact with your business idea.

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80. Never Be Afraid To Put Yourself Out There! Aug 30, 2019

I just finished the BIGGEST celebrity event of my career and boy oh boy, I learned A LOT! In this episode I'm sharing some of my biggest takeaways and the million dollar advice my client gave me!

Never be afraid to put yourself out there to ask for and opportunity and get what you want

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79. What Do Do About A Negative Comment or Review Aug 26, 2019

Have you ever gotten a negative comment or review that crushed your soul just a little bit. If you've ever felt bad about or over analyzed someone else's criticism this episode is for you.

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78. What a Millionaire Would Do To My Business Aug 22, 2019

When your celebrity client gives you advice about your business, you listen. In this episode I’m sharing my biggest takeaways from that conversation and what direction I plan to take next!

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77. Taking Your Business and Dream to the Next Level Aug 21, 2019

It's crazy to think how much you can do all by yourself. You can learn new skills, and literally do almost anything you need to in your business... But, does that mean you're the best person for the task?

In this episode, I'm sharing how one conversation is helping me look at my business in a whole new way!

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76. Back To School Aug 19, 2019

Today my daughter went back to school and it got me thinking... Sometimes moving up a grade is hard and it makes us want to cry, like my daughter did this morning. Sometimes we don't realize the life-lesson of "having" to go to the next grade, and doing it despite the fact that it's hard and scary... So the same goes for our business and anything worth-while that we want to pursue...

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75. Six Ways to Have a More Productive Morning Aug 15, 2019

Today my daughter went back to school and it got me thinking... Sometimes moving up a grade is hard and it makes us want to cry, like my daughter did this morning. Sometimes we don't realize the life-lesson of "having" to go to the next grade, and doing it despite the fact that it's hard and scary... So the same goes for our business and anything worth-while that we want to pursue...

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74. How to Write a Better "Call To Action" Aug 14, 2019

Like, share and don't forget to subscribe. You've heard these all by now, but are you asking your audience and followers to DO something after they interact with your content? In this episode we are going to talk about how to create a more compelling call to action and why you need one on every platform.

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73. Three Ways to be More Productive Aug 13, 2019

Over the past 7 years of running my own business, I've learned a lot about being intentional with my time and schedule. I went from having no schedule or plan for my days and trying to "wing it" with little to no success. Once I started to implement these strategies into my life, things started to take shape and I could see my efforts building on each other and the bigger vision coming together.

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72. Three Ways To Host a More Effective Business Meeting Aug 12, 2019

I've attended a LOT of business meetings in my past for work, projects, now I host a lot with sponsors and with my business partner. In this episode I'm sharing three ways to be more effective in your next business meeting!

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71. Entrepreneurial Musings Aug 09, 2019

In this episode I'm sharing my thoughts about starting and launching a business. Being an entrepreneur has been a big part of my life since I was a small child selling candy bars door-to-door. What sports team or cause was I raising money for? My own!

Click here to learn more about my passion project:

Check out my new business: https://www.instagram.com/dirtyliciousdance/

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70. Will It Break You or Make You Stronger? Aug 07, 2019

In this episode, I'm sharing a HUGE ah-ha moment that came from a failure that I used to look at in a different way...

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69. Don't Be Rude! How To Be A Better Guest Aug 06, 2019

Have you ever hosted a party and had someone do or say something that was just plain rude? Whether they did it on purpose or not, it might've rubbed you the wrong way, but I don't think "bad" party guests are doing it on purpose... I honestly think they just don't know any better. So in this episode, I'm sharing a few of my thoughts on the matter. We most definitely need to have more conversations about what is okay and what isn't for party guests. #Rant

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68. Traditions and Top Golf Aug 05, 2019

In this Episode, I'm sharing some of my thoughts about traditions. What traditions are there to keep us grounded and which ones are holding us back from our best lives? It's such a personal thing but I started to think about other traditions that are keeping me from having fun and breaking away from my workload, especially when I feel like I don't deserve a break.

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67. Wanting More For Yourself While Being Content With What You Have Aug 03, 2019

Do you ever look around at your house, your body, your car or your life in general and think, "Gosh, I'm so unhappy with what I'm seeing. I really want ______, then I'll be happy!"??

Recently I've felt a lot of pressure to sell our house and update and upgrade to bigger and better things, and while it's nice to want more and to work hard for nice things... There comes a certain point where you need to content with what you have right now in order to find true happiness. The next big thing might make you happy for a short while, but it won't last long if you don't know how to live with contentment and gratitude now.

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66. Reaching New Audiences Aug 02, 2019

Have you ever wondered how to use your skills and talents to become a speaker or presenter? I'm setting my sights on my speaking opportunities, conferences and events for 2020.

In today's episode, I'm sharing my strategy for reaching more people and new audiences.

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65. High Performance 10 Daily Questions Aug 01, 2019

In today's episode, I'm sharing the 10 High Performance Planner questions and how I plan to implement a better mindset in my daily habits this month.

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64. Month of July War Stories Aug 01, 2019

In this episode, I'm giving you a FULL recap of the highs and lows from July.

I failed a lot, learned a lot, cried a lot and am ready to have the fresh start tomorrow. Peace-out July 2019!

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63. Courage Is Not Fearlessness, It's Taking Action Jul 29, 2019

“Courage is not fearlessness; it is taking action and persisting despite that fear… The more actions you take facing fear, expressing yourself, and helping others, the easier and less stressful these actions become… I think of courage as taking determined action to serve an authentic, noble, or life-enhancing goal, in the face of risk, fear, adversity, or opposition.” -Brendon Bruchard

Sometimes it's easy to look around and think that someone else is so lucky, that they didn't have obstacles or struggles... But I've NEVER found that to be the case. Every single successful person who I admire, even from history, has had to overcome struggles and hardships. And the one constant is their ability to take action despite those fears, struggles and insecurities.

In today's episode, I'm sharing some of my own fears and struggles and why I'm going to crush those to be brave for my husband and children.

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62. My Underdog Boxing Story Jul 26, 2019

Each on of us has had to overcome hard things in our lives... Whether it was a physical, emotional, spiritual or other type of struggle it is hard to see the light at the end of the tunnel, and during the middle of that "hard thing" it ALWAYS seems like you're not going to make it out alive.

In this episode, I'm sharing how my underdog boxing story serves as a reminder that I CAN do hard things and come out on top of them in the end.

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61. How To Become A Celebrity Event Planner Jul 25, 2019

The hardest things in life seem impossible until they're done. But never underestimate the power of offering to help and get involved to make someone else shine.

In today's Episode, I'm sharing the secrets to becoming a celebrity event planner.

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60. My Seven Why's Deep Jul 24, 2019

My "why" drives me in every aspect of my business and career. But believe me when I tell you that there are days I don't "feel like it" and when my body is literally in so much pain, when I want to give up, or do nothing. That's why for me, it's so important to remember why I'm working so hard and what it's all for. ESPECIALLY, when I feel exhausted and like I want to give up.

In this episode I'm sharing how I deal with life, when things don't go according to plan. And why you need to know that why so you don't let your fears, or weakness control that greatness that each of us has within ourselves.

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59. How The Cleanliness Of Your Home Affects Your Emotional Well-being With Tess Jul 22, 2019

Have you ever felt like you couldn't get any work done or focus when your house was messy and cluttered? (Hashtag me, me, me!) I truly resonate with feeling like a mental and emotion mess when my house is, so I'm excited to let you listen in on a VERY eye-opening conversation about the link between your emotional well-being and your home's well-being.

In todays episode, I'm diving right into it with Tess, who is a home emotional connection coach, who is sharing why you need to declutter your home to declutter your mind for mental clarity in every aspect of your life. Take a listen!

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58. If You Thought Creating An Online Course Was Hard... Jul 20, 2019

After a year of devoting my life to my event planning business and school, The Party Planner Academy, I've realized that the work is just now beginning.

In this episode I'm sharing some real struggles and letting you in on this uncomfortable growth stage of my business. #thistooshallpass

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57. It's 3 AM and I Can't Sleep Jul 19, 2019

Who else has ever felt like sleep is just an optical in your path?

I know sleep is good for me, and essential to being productive but I'm in the middle of one of the WORST sleep cycles ever and I need to literally take this weekend to sleep train myself. In this episode I'm literally crawling into bed and rambling on about what happens when my husband is out of town for work and what I do to fill my time...

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56. The Secret To Work Life Balance Jul 18, 2019

Have you ever felt like you couldn’t get a grip on that elusive dream of “work-life balance”? For years I believed that having any sort of true work-life balance was a myth... But I've since seen the light and I'm happy to share what steps I'm taking to find the time to live the life I love, WHILE I build my dream and empire.

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55. When It Rains, It Pours Jul 17, 2019

Have you ever hit a wall in your life, business, relationships or goals and it just came out of no where? Like, before this point things were going just fine, great even... Then right when you decide to take the next step BAM! You get the wind knocked out of you (metaphorically speaking)?
This week has been insane for me, and it's ONLY WEDNESDAY PEOPLE!!!! In this episode I'll be sharing some recent struggles, fears and frustrations on how I'm being challenged in EVERY. AREA. OF. MY. LIFE. right now and how I'm trying to hang on for dear life.

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54. Life Insurance, Love Life and Life with Kids Jul 16, 2019

We're BAAAAAACK! We joked about this podcast becoming the Chelsey and Sarah show, but I'm so excited to let you listen in on some REAL talk with the one and only, Sarah Wells.

In this episode, we'll cover more on Sarah's backstory, Life insurance, love life and life with kids. Take a listen.

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53. My Religious Beliefs Jul 15, 2019

I didn't mean to ramble on this topic so much, but in today's episode, I'm uncovering some of my religious beliefs and where I've gone over my life as it relates to religion.

Also, I'll be sharing some thoughts on our discussion about patience, you know, the ability to wait without getting annoyed, frustrated or angry... Take a listen.

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52. The Power of Mindfulness and Thank You Cards Jul 13, 2019

Have you ever wondered how to stand out above the rest or truly make a name for yourself?
In today's episode, I'm going to be sharing some of my best mindfulness practices for my business and how I have made a name for myself doing those little things that have made me stand out, get me referrals, and new job offers ALL. THE. TIME. Take a listen...

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51. Earning Your Way In Jul 13, 2019

What would you be willing to do to make the right connections, and EARN the trust of the right people who could help you progress in your life and business?

In this episode, I'm sharing where I've been hiding out the past few days... doing laundry, making beds, cleaning bathrooms, and washing dishes on a renovated dude ranch owned by Jordan Page. (insert all the emoji's here!) Take a listen to hear about my mindset and strategy to asking to volunteer at her event and what transpired.

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50. All About Event Insurance With Sarah Wells Jul 09, 2019

Insurance. We all know we need it, but do you actually know how much you need or what all is covered? In today's episode I'm diving into all of the insurance questions and war stories with Sarah Wells, Insurance Agent.

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49. I Never Leaned Anything From Success, Only Failure - Jay Z Jul 08, 2019

I find myself feeling like a complete failure more than I'd like to admit. As an entrepreneur I like to treat my work and goals seriously and when I don't hit them it's hard to remember that failure is data to learn from and to make adjustments from.

In today's episode, I'm sharing a recent failure and what I'm doing to learn from it.

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48. What To Do When Social Media Crashes Jul 04, 2019

I know we all love to look at the little number to the right of our name on social media, and it makes us feel really good. But the truth is, that number doesn't mean anything if you have no way to get in touch with your followers in the event of a crash or algorithm change. That's right friends, for all of the hours, days, months and years you've put into your social media channels... You DO NOT own them.

In todays's episode we will be discussing the importance of owning your contacts, why you need an email list, and my best practices to get more emails.

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47. The Problem With TOY STORY 4 Jul 03, 2019

Yes, you read that correctly. I am having MAJOR storytelling and storyline issues with Toy Story 4. Spoiler alert, as a LOVER of all things Toy Story and the entire franchise... I couldn't stand the latest installment of the newest flick. I mostly blame my recent story telling courses and the 28 Day Challenge that I taught my students to tell more compelling and powerful stories.

This episode is mostly a rant on all of the things I would've changed if I were in charge of Toy Story 4 story telling.

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46. What Are You Worth? Jul 03, 2019

Have you ever been so proud of yourself for hitting a new benchmark or achieving a goal you set for yourself? Yeah, me too. But on the flip-side, have you ever hesitated, held back, felt guilty, or unworthy for wanting more than you have currently? Look, I'm ALL ABOUT gratitude and feeling content, but complacency is party of human nature and to push yourself is to reach for things that might feel intimidating or scary.

In today's episode, I'm sharing a scary thing I did... Now we wait to see if I get it.

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45. Getting Back On Track Jul 01, 2019

Have you ever felt like life was too much to handle, with all of the schedules and commitments? Sometimes you just need a break, a moment to reset and regroup? That was 110% me last week.

Look, life happens. It's okay, forgive yourself and start again any time you slip up on your commitments. Because chances are, you will slip up and need to. Here's me looking forward to being back in action today and getting back on track.

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44. How A Southern California Girl Ended Up In Utah... Jun 29, 2019

In today’s episode, we're going back in time while I’ll share my story about how I found myself in Utah and my big plans to become a cosmetologist…

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43. I Can Do Hard Things Jun 28, 2019

In this episode I’m celebrating because I officially finished my first round of the 28 Day Challenge.

When I started this challenge I had no idea how much I would have to push to get this finished. And that I can do hard things during a time that is really hard for me, because during summer I’m a full-time mom. But you and I can do hard things my friends! Enjoy some ramblings and a fun bonus interview with my cute daughter Jade.

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42. Parenting Lessons From My Six-Year-Old Jun 26, 2019

Sometimes I find it to be So. Much. Easier. to just do things for my daughter instead of letter her work on those skills while I (try to) wait patiently. But at what age should you start implementing these "life lessons"?

In todays episode I'm exploring why working through things that are hard or difficult are actually the way that we grow and find confidence.

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41. The 90 Day Game Plan Jun 24, 2019

Most people believe that it takes a long time to succeed and that "if they don't give up" it sometimes takes a long time create a significant income.

Honestly friends, it's NOT TRUE!

Momentum comes from taking MASSIVE action. In today's episode, I want to inspire you to take action so you can change your business in 90 days.

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40. Story Selling, How To Build Your Tribe With Story Telling Jun 22, 2019

Have you ever tried to sell something that you knew was good, and valuable... but when you put it out there all you go were crickets? Trust me, I know that feeling all too well and today I want to share how telling your story can help you sell more, and build your tribe more quickly.

Listen for my 3 tips for telling a more effective story:

1. Use a hook

2. Know why you're telling the story

3. Reflect

I know at first this may be awkward, or hard... but I promise that more people will connect with you by hearing your story than any other way I know.

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39. Something I'm Afraid To Tell You Jun 21, 2019

Fear and shame are closely connected for me, and I'm not sure if the shame comes from wanting things that I "shouldn't", or if it's just me accepting the thought that when you get older you tend to realize that you only live once. So in today's episode, I'm sharing something that I've been afraid to share publicly...

I have silly goals, dreams and desires but sometimes they go against the grain and I worry what others will think...

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38. I Found The Center Of The Universe Jun 21, 2019

I found it and took a selfie! Here's what I learned from a small town (population 786) about persistence and fighting for what you want.

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37. Why Women Suck At Networking Jun 20, 2019

When was the last time you took the opportunity to do some networking? Networking is something that I've personally seen men do way better than women, mostly because women tend to be more secretive and exclusive with relationships and information than men are. I think that needs to change so in this episode I'm sharing my best networking tips, and hopefully helping you to see the light and think about ways you can be a better matchmaker and connector!

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36: How To Look Like An Expert, Even If It's Your First Day Jun 19, 2019

Everyone has interests and EVERYONE starts somewhere, but in order to get paid to do what you love, it usually helps to be considered as an "expert". But in order to be an expert, must be good enough at what you do for others to find value in what you do, and actually want to pay you. Notice how I didn't say you MUST go get a degree in that topic.

In todays episode, we're covering how to use my best tips to looking like an expert no matter what stage you're in.

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35: There's No Service in Wallace, Idaho. Jun 18, 2019

After spending the last 4 days in northern Idaho (with 3G internet and no cell phone service) I'm more than thrilled to be back! Here's what I learned about myself while on a 14 mile bike ride along the Hiawatha Trail between Montana and northern Idaho.

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34. When You're Not "Curvy Enough" To Be A Plus-Size Model Jun 14, 2019

I recently had my photo featured on Maggie Sotterro Designs Instagram, (which was such a compliment!) from a bridal shoot I did back in April of 2018. In it, I was wearing a size 14 wedding dress that fit me like a glove. It's also helpful to note that I weighed over 200 pounds and I was also 16 weeks pregnant in this shoot.

It was a good experience, but I'm always SO surprised at how the comment section can be so opinionated and make you feel like your not enough, even as a plus-sized model...

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33. Going from External Desires To Finding Your Internal Why Jun 13, 2019

Sometimes it's hard to really pinpoint your why, that deeper reason you feel compelled to do something. In todays episode, I'm going to be breaking down a new why for you in real time, as I break down a big insecurity of mine. Join my Facebook Community:

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32. Are You Willing To Do What Other's Aren't? Jun 12, 2019

If you want success like no one else has, you must do what others are unwilling to do.

This is a reminder for myself that I am worthy to life the live no one else is willing to live. Wake up earlier, eat better, read more, and make better choices than I did yesterday.

Do what others won’t, and you’ll get what others never will.

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31: 30 Questions - Getting To Know Me Jun 10, 2019

Today is my Birthday! And to celebrate, I thought it would be so fun to answer one of those "Getting to know you" questionnaires. Here we go...

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30: Event War Stories with Genna Lasko Jun 08, 2019

Imagine this, it's your biggest event of the year, and your venue and all (except one) of your celebrities cancel on you seven days before your event... What would you do? Cancel the event, or say "The show must go on!" ?

In todays episode, I'm chatting with Event Production Expert, Genna Lasko. After meeting her through Instagram, we've come together to talk about what it takes to be successful in the event planning industry. She's genuine, hard working and full of insight on how to be a better networker and connecter. Enjoy!

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29: Why Good Speakers Tell Stories Jun 07, 2019

Yesterday, I spoke in front of a live audience IN. REAL. LIFE. That's right friends, I finally taught my first LIVE class (or mini class) and I'm on my way to bigger and better things! Move over Oprah!

I'm totally kidding. Last night's presentation was a hot mess, my slides didn't work, I lost track of my thoughts more than once, I didn't have my presenter notes working... But the good news is, I discovered the POWER of story telling. Take a listen, and in mean time I'm going to be working on my powerpoint/keynote skills and counting down until the next opportunity.

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28. Tired and Unmotivated Jun 06, 2019

What happens when you combine the last week of school, with single-mothering two kids for the week, with six new chickens to care for, with your husband out of town for work, tons of work to do and content to create... Listen to see.

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27. How I Met My Husband Jun 05, 2019

I LOVE hearing the stories of how people met... This one is ours.

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26. 10 Reasons You Should Be Collecting Emails. Jun 04, 2019

Have you been working on building your email list? No?

I remember the first time I heard about email lists, and I thought they were a thing of the past. With social media, DMs, and new platforms showing up everyday, who needs email!? Boy was I wrong! Email is not only the ONE thing that you own, but it can be the most effective way to communicate with your fans and followers.

Did you know that a typical email list (used correctly) should produce a dollar a month of business revenue per mail address? That's crazy! Listen to my 10 reasons why you should be collecting email addresses, like yesterday!

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25: Overcoming Imposter Syndrome Jun 04, 2019

Today is the DAY!! I officially launched the 28 Day Challenge and it has me feelin' all kinds of insecure. Imposter syndrome is real and it can be debilitating and hold you back from sharing your story and gifts with the world.

Today I'm diving into a few of my personal struggles with Imposter Syndrome and what I've learned about how to overcome those feelings by pushing fear to the side and taking action.

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24: Don't Be A Crab In The Bucket! Jun 02, 2019

Success is much harder than coasting through live as an average joe. It requires more sacrifice, more pain, more failures and learning than not trying or not caring.

In todays episode, I'm covering why people like us are different and what it truly takes to win at this game called success.

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23: Musings on Motherhood Jun 01, 2019

You may have previously heard that motherhood is the hardest job I've ever done. For me it is SO. FREAKING. HARD. to find fulfillment in. Don't get me wrong, I love my kiddos more than life itself... but it's still hard to find joy in the poopie diapers, endless sticky surfaces and piles of laundry. Which had me thinking... What IS my job as a parent?

I've been thinking about this A LOT, and honestly it's a topic that used to STRESS. ME. OUT. But as I've been researching (and working with my therapist) I've learned that my actual job is so much simpler (is that even a word? Simpler?)... Love is what I'm getting at. Your ONLY job as a parent is to love your kids. Love.

Take a listen.

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22. Getting Vulnerable May 30, 2019

There is a shame-based fear of being ordinary (especially on social) that we face in our generation and culture today. It’s hard not to compare ourselves to the perfect-looking women, their perfect children, their perfect houses and their thousands of followers on social media. Sometimes, we let ourselves see that image of perfection as the standard when it shouldn't be. -Brené Brown

In todays episode, I'll be sharing some of my discoveries and the litteral magic that came when I started being REAL.

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21: The ONLY Way To Get Sponsors To Work With You May 30, 2019

If you have been wondering about sponsorships and how to get one to work with you, you are in the right place!

But it's more than just trying to see how many "free" things you can get from sponsors. What do you have to give them? How can you make their experience working with you unforgettable? If you can't work with a sponsor, without giving back and being easy to work with... You probably won't make it very far in this industry.

In todays episode, I'm sharing one of my biggest trade secrets to getting sponsors to not only donate to my events, and pay to work with me, but to also have them asking to work together again!

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20: Something I’m Embarrassed To Tell You... May 29, 2019

Embarrassed, ashamed, inadequate.

Isn't it interesting how our perception can shape our experiences? Looking back at this experience in particular, I allowed it to define my worth as a person for Way. Too. Long. When the reality is, these are the exact things that mold us and help us to become more understanding and accepting of others and the world around us.

Today I’m going to share a story I’ve never told ANYONE before (except my husband Nick)... and I hope by sharing it, you can realize that you are more than your experiences and you have value to offer, even when others can’t see it. Move on and find your tribe.

Also, here is the video link that I mentioned in the episode: https://vimeo.com/105788896

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19: You Are What You Think You Are, Literally! May 27, 2019

Did you know that your brain in made up of thousands and thousands of neurological pathways (thoughts that shape your beliefs?) In todays episode, we will be diving into the science behind your thoughts and why keeping negative thoughts in check is SO important for your success. Track your thoughts daily and be aware of what kinds of things you believe and tell yourself over and over all day. Keep a small journal of the following thought patterns to see if you are creating a place of growth and believe, or planting seeds of doubt and failure in yourself and others. What thoughts do I think about myself? What do I think about when I see something I want in someone else? What do I talk about with my 5 closest friends? What do I tell others when they are pursuing their goals/dreams? When I start a new project or skill, do I talk myself out of it because I'm worried I'll look bad, dumb, or foolish?

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18: The Power Of Having Your Elevator Pitch Memorized May 26, 2019

What do you do?

Have you ever been stumped by this question? Not knowing what to say or how to explain what you do is more common than you think! But it doesn't have to be. In todays episode I'm going to be sharing about the power of crafting your elevator pitch. What is an elevator pitch you may ask? It's a quick 30 second (or LESS) blurb about who you are, what you do, and why anyone should care.

Use this quick bio about yourself to make connections quickly and build your network.

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17: If You Build It They Will Come... May 25, 2019

In todays episode I'm referencing the movie "Field Of Dreams", and how building something that you believe in (as crazy as it may seem), can give you purpose and create that place for others too.

Have you ever felt a little crazy for building something (or thinking about building something) that NO ONE understands? I remember when I first stared my blog, I would get pushback from people who didn’t get it. Questions like: Why? What's the point? Doesn't that seems kind of self-centered?! were asked all the time... And all you can do is shrug and remind them that it gives you joy and makes you feel purpose to share what you know, even when it's unclear in the beginning.

Eventually, I was able to take my blogging platform to create and share my passion for events, and while it took a minute to get there, I am SO glad I kept going. Now with this new platform of podcasting, starting over essentially, it has reminded me to keep building my vision in a better way to serve more people with my experiences and the connections I've made along the way.

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16: Why You NEED To Be Good At Failing May 23, 2019

Winners lose more than losers.

It's easy to think that failure is a sign that you're doing something wrong and it can make you feel like you're not cut out, or qualified to chase your dreams. But the truth is that failure is meant to be a teacher, it's THE thing that molds your character, keeps you humble, pushes your creativity, and allows you to help others. The people who learn from their mistakes and failures quickly are the ones who will always win in the end. The key is to keep going and starting again as often as needed.

Choose to see failure as a step in the journey, not something to be embarrassed about or ashamed of. EVERYONE who is successful has gone through failure, if they can work hard to get past hard things, you can too.

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15: How To Keep Going Even When You're Not Feeling "Motivated" May 23, 2019

In life we are all going to deal with "hard" days. I put hard in parenthesis because "hard" is relative, right? What's hard for me may not be hard for you and vice versa. Going through hard experiences is inevitable, it's how you'll act during those times that is the true measure of your dedication and commitment to your goals.

Find a reason to stick to your goals, even when you're not motivated. Choose to make your body act when you say go, and do not succumb to your body telling you that it's too tired, or not good enough or smart enough... Those are all lies. You CAN do it, and you are always allowed to ask for help too!

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14: The 28-Day Party Planner Academy Challenge May 22, 2019

I created the The Party Planner Academy as a labor of love to help guid aspiring event planners to creating a business as an event planner without a college degree... Hello I'm literally the poster child for that! But if you're new to me or my course, it could be a super scary investment that you're just not sure about, and if it could REALLY work for you. I'm currently building a 28-Day Challenge, that is a results based blitz to help get you on the path to wanting to invest in yourself and your ideas more.

During the challenge you'll have daily action items that will help you build a platform, learn how to content create and batch, as well as give you an online presence and portfolio... It could either be a huge win or a learning experience... but either way I'm sure you'll hear about how it's going as I plan to share openly about what worked and what didn't.

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13: Why You Need To Send Out Event Surveys May 21, 2019

As harsh as it is to hear, NO ONE wants to be told that their baby is ugly! Sending out a survey following an event and getting harsh feedback can be a hard pill to swallow because sometimes it feels like they're saying "your baby is ugly"! Especially when you put your whole heart on the line, you worked for months getting it put together and you feel that you did your very best. But I promise you, that if someone took the time to give you feedback, it's most-likely NOT about you as a person.

Learn how to pivot in the best way from that feedback to become better than before with these three tips...

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12: What I Learned From Participating In The Mrs. Utah Pageant May 20, 2019

In this episode I'll be giving you a FULL recap of my 80s Ladies Dance Party from last night, the good the bad and what I'm learning. And I have to tell you, it's interesting how much you learn about yourself when you become an entrepreneur... I think MOST of us love the idea of going into business for ourselves and being our own boss for the financial potential and benefits (because we're all looking at it through rose-colored glasses in the beginning). But as soon as you start going, you realize quickly that in order to truly wow your customer and be successful, you'll need to make changes and quickly... "Fail quickly" is a term that comes to mind that couldn't be more true for me. Basically learn from your mistakes, and course correct fast and often.

While business lessons are easily applicable for me meaning I can make those changes quickly, the emotional and mental ones I STILL struggle with and have to work on everyday. So I'll also be sharing a little more insight into my experiences and biggest takeaways from participating in the Mrs. Utah Pageant I participated in back in 2017... and how sometimes you realize the hard way that the "I am enough" work you did in the past, isn't a bulletproof one and done.

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11: Dance Party Day May 19, 2019

Coming to you from my car, I’m recording a quick episode to update how dance party day is going and share a few of my processes for the day before and the day of my events.

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10: Three Habits of Six-Figure Event Planners May 18, 2019

How would you like to become a six-figure event planner? So many times WE ourselves are the biggest obstacle standing in the way of our own success. I know that was the case for me in the beginning!

In this episode we will dive in to how to create multiple income streams, how to systematize and better execute business tasks, and how to streamline and make yourself more in demand and efficient! Take a listen if you’re ready to stop playing small and start creating a party business and life you love.

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9: Behind The Scenes Of My 80s Ladies Dance Party May 17, 2019

My next Ladies Only Dance Party is coming up in a couple of days, and it's actually a full-circle moment for me. You see, this dance party theme is the same as my VERY FIRST dance party theme, the one I did back in 2016. That first event was hard, it had a lot of things go wrong and I was not even close to prepared for the real amount of work it would take to pull it off. Take a walk with me down memory lane as I share some of my biggest light bulb moments and how far I've come as an event planner, since those early days as hostess of my own events.

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8: The Three BIGGEST Event Industry Secrets To Becoming an Expert In Event Planning May 15, 2019

Have you dreamt of getting paid to create, decorate and plan parties? Have you stopped yourself MULTIPLE times, before you even started for the fear or thought... "I'm not (blank) enough" to share my talents or interests... let alone get paid for them? If you've ever felt like that, then THIS is the episode for you!

Today we are going to dive into three strategies that you can implement today, to start to be seen as an event planning expert, and how to get people to pay you for your talents. And yes, even if you have zero experience!

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7: Philanthropy and Nonprofits with Heather Kahlert May 14, 2019

I believe the old adage "You are the sum of the five people you spend the most time with." Which is why I am incredibly intentional with my relationships. And until last year when my brother moved to Salt Lake City with his family, I didn't have any family in the state of Utah. Because of that I've been blessed to call many friends "my family" and I am so honored to introduce you to today's very special guest: Heather Kahlert

Heather is the Executive Vice President of her family's foundation: The Kahlert Foundation

She spends her time supporting non-profit organizations and helping them to foster a business mindset to create lasting change and impact in the state of Utah. Heather is also a mother of three, an avid reader and is headed back to school to get her MBA in business.

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6. I Learned The Power Of Having A Mentor, By Learning How To Draw May 14, 2019

My biggest takeaways from spending over $15,000+ in education over the past 4 years on mentors, live events, ecourses and conferences

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5: My Struggle With Motherhood May 12, 2019

Happy Mothers Day!
In honor of the two little people who made me a mama, I'm sharing my TWO birth stories and my thoughts and biggest struggles with being a mom and Motherhood.

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4: That One Time I Met Rachel Hollis May 11, 2019

In this episode, I share about the first time I met Rachel Hollis! Also in this episode, my biggest takeaways for attending a blogger conference (or networking event). I was able to learn about the next steps I needed to take from multiple speakers and classes, and I was able to tweak and apply that advice to my business. My biggest takeaways from that conference were these: 1. Make A Plan Go in with intention and a game plan. What are you hoping to get out of this conference? Who would you like to meet or network with? What classes would be most beneficial for you? Plan ahead by mapping out your day ahead of time and be flexible if plans need to change. 2. Don't Get Distracted By FOMO (Fear Of Missing Out) There are lots of things to do, people to meet and see, contests to enter, swag bags to enjoy, and photo booths to get a cute photo at. But those should be secondary to the things that you're REALLY trying to accomplish. 3. The Fortune Is In The Follow-Up Regardless of what you think you need to make successful contacts and connections, the only thing you need to be good at is follow-up. As what they are looking for, and go from there. If there is a specific thing that they need from you to move forward, they'll tell you. Join my FREE Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1022355027901093/

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3: My Why May 10, 2019

If you're like me, you're probably OBSESSED with party planning and everything events. You can't help but pin pretty and inspiring event images on your Pinterest boards, themes and color schemes are in the back of your mind, and you're constantly thinking of new ways to book that next gig or big event.

Enjoy this deep dive into my biggest desires and insight as I dig deeper into WHY I wanted to become an event planner and what emotional needs it has filled for me in my life.

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2: Too Close For Comfort May 09, 2019

What do you do when your IDOL emails you?

In this episode, I'm sharing this NEVER BEFORE TOLD story from my past. How this one experience has shaped me more than anything to date, and had given me the biggest business epiphany I've had in my business I've ever had.

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1: Welcome To The Party Girl Podcast! May 08, 2019

Everyone starts somewhere, and this is my story.

Hey there! I'm Chelsey Curtis and I'm glad your here. I'm a Professional Event Planner, the creator behind The Party Planner Academy and the Hostess of the Ultimate Girls-Night Out, Women's Only Dance Parties.

I currently live in Utah, (originally from Southern California) and I was raised with a mom who loved to spend weeks planing parties and entertaining, it was a huge part of our culture and upbringing. And I'm talking pre-Pinterest days, so you KNOW we were serious party planners.

I've been married to my best friend Nick for 11 years and together we have two kids. When I first became a stay-at-home mom in 2012 I struggled finding my place. I knew I needed something more than just being a mom. I had this drive to create and accomplish more with my day than changing diapers... Sound familiar? I wanted to feel like "me" again because I felt completely lost and lonely in my new role as mom. I had no clue what I was doing when I launched my blog: www.Housewife2Hostess.com but it's been a fun adventure that has turned into my business. In this podcast, I'll share what it's taken me to get here and where I want to go next.

It's taken many years of rejection, failing and learning from my mistakes, but I've created something I'm truly proud of and I love getting paid to share my creative events and design talents with sponsors online and off.

My hope with this new platform is to create a place where aspiring event planners can come together and listen to honest conversations about becoming a paid event planner, learn from the mistakes I've made, learn from some of the best in the industry, so you can start leveraging your talents (and the internet) to make money creating party content online too.

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