Episode 10 | 6 Years Post Covid

Most wedding vendors learned painful lessons during COVID, but the real growth happened when they thought outside the box to survive. In this eye-opening episode, Carissa shares behind-the-scenes stories from her own journey through the pandemic’s chaos and the unexpected ways it reshaped her approach to planning, contracts, and client relationships.You’ll discover how the wedding industry pivoted amid a global shutdown, from last-minute reschedules to creative ways to keep couples’ visions alive during impossible constraints. Carissa breaks down key COVID adaptations: passing inspections with masks and shields, transforming long tables into spaced-out setups, and turning pandemic protocols into opportunities for innovation.We also explore three surprising lessons that redefined her in-the-moment decision-making and her connection with couples, who she now cherishes more deeply than ever. If you’re a wedding pro or aspiring entrepreneur, this episode reveals how adversity can force you to level up both personally and professionally.Whether you’re navigating a challenging season or simply want to hear how resilience and creativity can turn setbacks into breakthroughs, this episode is your essential guide. Tune in to hear how COVID didn’t just threaten the wedding industry, it transformed it forever, and learn how to harness that mindset for your own success.Carissa Campbell is the owner and senior planner of Campbell Events, known for her resourcefulness and authentic connections with couples during a time of unprecedented challenge.