Behind The Veil
A an award winning podcast that goes Behind The Veil that provides insight into the world of weddings and events. From Mental Health and Wedding Planning to Vendor Meals - A Right or a Privilege, to singers on tour, and even a few famous people. There is nothing we won't tackle! Bringing in the worlds best vendors to provide true, honest, and real advice. The shows are always live, and always unedited.... so you never know what someone is going to let slip out! Host: Keith Willard - Owner of Keith Willard Events. Keith has over two decades of event planning including Director of Catering and Events for The Ritz-Carlton, The One Hotel, and Hyatt Regency. He is known for his no nonsense take of the event world. Knowledge is power and we can all make better choices when we have the facts. Co-Host: Marci Guttenberg - Owner of An Affair To Remember By Marci - Marci is also a long time veteran of the event world but ensures that we follow the proper etiquette!Co-Host: Brooke Logan Stoner- Brooke is the wild card of our trio. You never know what she is going to say. She keeps it honest and keeps it real!Winner of The Telly Award - Best Unscripted Online Series. Winner of the NACE One Award - Innovator of The Year
Behind The Veil
Behind The Veil: Destination Weddings
Planning a Destination wedding?
With Americans traveling overseas at record levels, so to are the weddings. Our guest today has planned events all over the world and will give you insight into what it takes.
Our Guest: Susan Southerland
As president of Just Events! Group, Inc., Susan Southerland leads one of the most highly regarded teams in the event industry today. After graduating from the University of Florida in 1992 and starting out as a sole proprietor, Susan has grown Just Events! Group, Inc. into a multimillion-dollar business. She achieved a long-time goal in 2018 when her company was named to Inc. Magazine’s Inc. 5000 list of the fastest growing private companies in America.
A driven businesswoman and talented event planner, Susan has worked with thousands of clients around the world hosting events throughout the United States, Italy, Mexico, and the Caribbean. She has authored several books related to the event industry and is a popular conference speaker.
Her business advice has appeared in The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, USA Today, Inc. Magazine, and other periodicals around the world.
In addition to running her company, Susan has served as a consultant for world-renowned resorts, cruise lines, and small business owners who want to start or improve their event businesses.
As an entrepreneur, wife, and proud mom to four great kids, she strives to help other aspiring business owners learn how to find the right balance to achieve their goals.
Behind The Veil Crew:
Host: Keith Willard
www.keithwillardevents.com
www.instagram.com/keithwillard
Co- Host: Marci Guttenberg
www.anaffairtorememberbymarci.com
www.instagram.com/anaffairtorememberbymarci
