Episode 10 - Grit, Grace, and the Power of “No” with Laura Ritchie (Grit & Grace)

Send us Fan MailWhat 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, DC), for an honest conversation about motherhood, ambition, grief, and the boundaries that make long term success possible.Laura shares the deeply personal origin behind the name Grit & Grace, how she built her business while navigating the loss of her mom during pregnancy, and why she eventually shifted from producing 60 weddings a year to just three high touch events. We talk about the reality of travel sports life, choosing dates that protect your family, and how being upfront about motherhood actually strengthens client relationships at the luxury level.If you’ve ever felt pulled between being a present mom and a driven creative, this one will hit home.In this episode, we cover:The story behind the name Grit & Grace and the diary entry that changed everythingBuilding a business in the hardest season of lifeThe hidden cost of “yes” and why boundaries are a business strategyHow Laura structures her calendar around her kids, not the industryWhy luxury clients value a whole human, not a perfect personaThe vendors and companies raising the bar for working moms in weddingsFollow Laura + learn more:Instagram: @gritandgraceincIf you loved this episode, screenshot it, share it to your stories, and tag us so we can thank you.Support the showPlease leave us a review wherever you listen to your podcasts.Subscribe to Wedding Industry Mama for honest conversations about motherhood, marketing, and building a sustainable business in the wedding world.Today's Sponsor: Green Aisle - A Platform for Modern Sustainable Weddings - Join the movement at https://green-aisle.comWedding Industry Mama Coloring Book: https://www.lulu.com/shop/meredith-kerr/wedding-industry-mama-a-coloring-book/paperback/product-9597z66.html?page=1&pageSize=4Digital Version: https://payhip.com/b/bfFmXFree email template on telling your brides you're pregnant: http://eepurl.com/jhJCTg