Wedding Industry Mama - Navigating the Unique Scenarios of Motherhood in Our Industry
Wedding Industry Mama is the go-to podcast for creative moms building wedding businesses while raising families. Hosted by Meredith, a luxury wedding photographer and founder of multiple successful ventures, each episode delivers honest insights, marketing tips, automation strategies, and behind-the-scenes stories from the industry’s best wedding professionals who are juggling kids and career.
Episodes
13 episodes
Episode 13 - The Truth About Balance: What Two Global Wedding Icons Actually Sacrifice as Parents with Rime Arodaky and Greg Finck
What does it really look like to build a global career and a family at the same time?In this episode, I sit down with internationally renowned photographer Greg Finck and bridal designer
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Episode 13
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59:07
Episode 12 - Delegation, Boundaries, and Building a Team Before Baby with Keri Ketterer Walter
Before Keri Ketterer Walter welcomed her first baby, we sat down to talk about what it looks like to prepare for motherhood while running two thriving luxury wedding planning businesses.Keri was actually my own wedding planner back in 20...
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Episode 12
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1:10:47
Episode 11 - She Burned Down Her Instagram at 4AM All Because of Her Kids | Sacia Matthews
What happens when you’re at the height of your career… and motherhood shifts everything?In this raw and honest conversation, destination wedding photographer Sacia Matthews shares what it really looked like to sit in a parking lot before...
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Episode 11
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56:06
Episode 10 - Grit, Grace, and the Power of “No” with Laura Ritchie (Grit & Grace)
What happens when you stop saying yes to everything and start protecting the life you actually want?In this episode, Meredith sits down with Laura Ritchie, founder of Grit & Grace (luxury wedding and event planning outside Washington...
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Episode 10
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51:41
Episode 9 - Knowing When it's Time to Pivot Out of Weddings | Abby Grace Photography
What happens when the wedding business you’ve built no longer fits the life you want? In this episode of Wedding Industry Mama, I sit down with photographer and educator Abby Springman to talk about her powerful journey from luxury wedding phot...
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Episode 9
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1:00:17
Episode 8 - How this Wedding Planner Mom Built a Multi State Business While Raising Twins | Irene of Irene and Co Events
What’s it like to run a luxury wedding planning company across three states—while raising toddler twins and traveling full-time? In this episode, Meredith sits down with Irene of Irene & Co Events to explore what it truly takes to be a work...
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Episode 8
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56:23
Episode 7 - How to Build a Wedding Business that Puts Family First | Becca Pountney
Is it possible to grow a profitable wedding business without sacrificing your family?In this inspiring episode, I chat with Becca Pountney, UK-based wedding marketing expert and podcast host, about how she built a successful business aro...
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Episode 7
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56:16
Episode 6 - Mastering Your Mindset After Motherhood as a Wedding Pro | Courtney Wolf of Invision Events
https://weddingindustrymama.comIn this powerful episode, I sit down with Courtney Wolf — principal planner at Invision Events and founder of Educate | Empower | Encourage — to talk about what really happens behind the scenes of motherhoo...
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Episode 6
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1:05:15
Episode 5 - IVF, Identity & Building a Personal Brand in the Wedding Industry | Carly Bentsen of Carly Michelle Photography
What happens when your personal story becomes part of your brand — and you’re not sure how much to share?In this deeply honest episode, I talk with Carly Bentsen of Carly Michelle Photography, wedding photographer and mom of two, about n...
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Episode 5
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59:44
Episode 4 - Motherhood, ADHD & Career Identity in PR & Weddings | Meghan Ely of OFD Consulting
Can you manage a high-profile career in the wedding industry and navigate motherhood and ADHD at the same time?In this vulnerable and empowering episode, I sit down with Meghan Ely, award-winning wedding publicist and founder of OFD Cons...
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Episode 4
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58:06
Episode 3 - How to Refine Your Brand Message While Raising Kids | Kate Murtaugh Events
Can you be a present mom and run a luxury wedding business?In this candid and heartfelt conversation, Meredith sits down with award-winning planner Kate Murtaugh of Kate Murtaugh Events to talk about motherhood, boundaries, burnout, and ...
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Episode 3
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52:17
Episode 2 - Starting a Wedding Business as a Mom | Nicole Baldarelli of Hope In Handfuls
What does it really take to launch a luxury wedding signage business while raising a family? In this episode, I talk with Nicole, a mom of two, about how she built her custom wedding brand from scratch — all while balancing motherhood and entre...
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Episode 2
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Introduction to the Wedding Industry Mama Podcast
Welcome to Wedding Industry Mama - Navigating the Unique Scenarios of Motherhood in our Industry. This introductory episode is the beginning of the journey. Join me as I dive into my plans for this podcast, a personal story of mine and the begi...
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Episode 1
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