#50: How Wedding Pros Can Make the Most of Wedding MBA with Meghan Ely

In this special 50th episode of Mind Your Wedding Business, Kevin sits down with industry leader (and sister) Meghan Ely — owner of OFD Consulting, founder of Wedding Industry Speakers, and one of the wedding world’s most trusted publicists.A three-time guest on the podcast, Meghan brings more than 16 years of experience in media relations exclusive to the wedding industry, specializing in real wedding submissions, award and speaking submissions, and connecting national writers to expert sources.Together, Kevin and Meghan celebrate the growth of Mind Your Wedding Business and dive into all things Wedding MBA — from smart travel prep and session strategy to the value of post-conference implementation. As a speaker and attendee for over a decade, Meghan offers a candid look at how the conference has evolved, what first-timers should know before they arrive in Las Vegas, and why staying intentional makes all the difference.They also share favorite stories from past years, talk about community moments that make the event memorable, and give a sneak peek at Meghan’s upcoming 2026 Wedding Trends Talk with Terrica, one of the most anticipated sessions of the season.Highlights:How Wedding MBA has evolved and why it continues to matter for today’s prosTips for planning your trip — from hotels and shoes to surviving on the goHow to choose sessions that align with your goals and audienceWhy post-conference reflection and follow-up turn insight into actionThe importance of meaningful networking beyond the classroomA behind-the-scenes look at Meghan & Terrica’s 2026 Wedding Trends TalkLearn more about the Wedding MBA:Website Connect with Meghan: Website Instagram FacebookLinkedIn Connect with Kevin: Wedding IQFantasy SoundInstagramYouTubeTikTokLinkedIn