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In this episode, we interview Veronica Di Santo, Managing Partner of one of our favorite bridal designers, Ines Di Santo. Ines Di Santo is an internationally renowned bridal gown and evening wear designer.  Inspired by her upbringing in Buenos Aires, Ines connected to the romance of the art world as a young woman and went on to study fine art and design in Argentina and Italy.

During the interview, Veronica is sharing the inspiring origin story behind Ines Di Santo and how gratitude for the “little gifts” led her to launching her first sold out collection.

Special Guest Bio:

Born in Toronto and blessed to grow up in an atelier, Veronica has worked alongside her mother, Ines Di Santo, since the tender age of five. She joined the business in her own right in 1998, expanding the Ines Di Santo brand to become one of the fastest-growing luxury bridal companies in North America. As both her mother’s business partner and her daughter, Veronica remains her most trusted critic and adoring fan. With Ines running the design room and Veronica as Managing Partner, the duo’s commitment allows them to play on their strengths and continuously grow the Ines Di Santo brand philosophy

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In our second episode of Season 2, we interview Erinne Brown of Live Well with Erinne. She is a coach and well-being advocate. And this past summer, we interviewed her on the topic of Emotional De-shedding in light of the Racial Reckoning. It goes without saying that 2020 was a year that taught us so many lessons, brought more gratitude and more insight for the future. And while,  as we learned the last year,  cannot control the future, there are some parts of our lives that we can manage in a way that leads us to the life that we want. In this episode, we are exploring Erinne’s three steps to tackling mental clutter so you can attain your goals and desires.

About Our Special Guest:

Erinne is a wellness coach who guides overachieving women on their journey to reclaim their wellbeing. She believes in the importance of developing deep awareness for what one's mind, body and soul needs, and feeling empowered to take action to serve those needs. By coaching her clients through holistic lifestyle changes and mastering their everyday habits, they find the inner resources to show up as the best version of themselves. Erinne's wellness journey started after she experienced burnout from her career in management consulting, which left her searching for answers on how she can be ambitious and successful, without sacrificing her physical and emotional wellbeing. As Erinne found fulfillment in the changes she was making in her life, she decided to get her certifications as a Health coach and Life coach to help other women who had a similar struggle. She launched Live Well with Erinne, and is now coaching clients 1-on-1, in groups and leading workshops to help others step into a new normal of wellbeing.

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In this episode, we interview Aga Rhodes, a Chicago-based professional makeup artist and global educator with 20 years of experience working with a diverse clientele from celebrities, brides within her company Bridal by Aga to commercial clients through her affiliate brand, Makeup by Aga. For anyone that knows Aga and follows her on social media, you’ll quickly learn that she is committed to a positive energy work and wellness.  And in this episode, we are talking through her experience as an artist and entrepreneur as well as touching on the very subjective idea of beauty and how we can all work toward feeling good from the inside out.

Guest Speaker Bio:

Aga Rhodes is a Chicago-based professional makeup artist and global educator with 20 years of experience, and a love for art, color, light, and texture. Aga’s signature look of timeless, classic beauty has earned her an impressive bridal following. She has helped hundreds of brides look and feel dreamy and picture-perfect on their special day.

Aga's impeccable eye for detail, flawless artistry, airbrush expertise, and poise set her apart as one of the best in the industry. Her work has been featured in countless online publications—Vera Wang, Inside Weddings, Carats & Cake—and has graced the pages of magazines such as Modern Luxury Weddings, Grace Ormonde Wedding Style, and Chicago Style Weddings.

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Next week, we are releasing our interview with @julierothnovack, CEO and co-founder of @PartySlate a content-rich marketplace that inspires people planning events and connects them with the leading event companies across the country and the world -- all in one place.

Special Guest Information:

Julie is the CEO and Co-Founder of PartySlate, a Houzz-like website where leading event professionals share their work, build their brand and drive leads. Before founding PartySlate, Julie held executive positions at top-tier digital agencies such as Razorfish, Vibes Mobile, and Agency.com. With over 20 years of digital marketing experience with some of the biggest brands in the world, Julie is excited to bring this expertise to the events industry. Julie received an MBA in marketing and finance from the Kellogg Graduate School of Management at Northwestern University and a BA in Economics from the University of Michigan

Website: https://www.partyslate.com/

IG: @partyslate

In this episode, we are interviewing Phil Cooper, founder of High-minded Events which is a luxury event planning service that educates clients and their guests on responsible cannabis consumption for an elevated, infused event experience, sophisticated, cannabis-concentrated affairs and provide full-service Cannabis Bars, Virtual Reality, Sound, Projection, and Interactive Activities.

Special Guest Information:

From sandcastles to scenic designs for Jennifer Hudson and Keith Urban, Phil has spent a lifetime building beautiful moments for others to enjoy. This need to create is what drives him to lead creative teams and tell brand stories through incredible live event experiences ranging from engaging dinners to corporate programs for thousands.

To learn more about High-minded Events, visit them at:

For those of you who think Pinterest is dead, think again. With over 40 million viewers on the platform, Pinterest is great for driving traffic and sales. We’ve tapped Marketing Strategist, Kara Brodhecker on her tips for optimize your Pinterest profile for better engagement and maximum exposure for your online brand. This is a must listen for anyone offering creative services or products. Kara Brodhecker owner and lead destination wedding planner of Love at First Travel - a destination wedding travel company that helps Canadian couples plan their weddings in sunny locations like Jamaica or Mexico. When COVID hit, she quickly pivoted into offering done-for-you marketing services and quickly specialized in what worked best for her own wedding business which is Pinterest! Kara offers “done for you” marketing services for wedding (and event) pros so they can focus less on marketing and more on making money. To learn more about Kara Brodhecker, visit her at: Website: https://karabrodhecker.com/instagram/ IG:  https://www.instagram.com/karabrodhecker/