Mind Over Matrimony

What do AA and therapy have in common with running a successful events business? More than you'd think. In this deeply personal episode, I opens up about my nearly 10-year journey in sobriety and how the marriage of AA's 12-step principles and therapy has shaped the way I lead my team, serve our clients, and show up for myself and loved ones. For more information on AA, please find it here and if you have questions, I am here.This is a Media Socialites Production.

Let's talk team structure, shall we friends? On today's episode, I will walk you through how it went from one [me!] to many in order to improve our client's experience. We are going to go step-by-step to discuss:- How and when I knew I needed to grow- How my team is structured today and why- How I guide the vision and the team - Our new exciting expansion in Europe And more.. This is a Media Socialites Production.

My, my… how the tables have turned.Today, I’m sharing what it felt like to be on the client side after hiring a planner for Francisco’s 40th birthday in Puerto Vallarta—and she absolutely nailed it.This episode dives into what happens when the most controlling person in the room finally lets go—and why it might be the best thing you do for your wedding, too.This is a Media Socialites production.

Generators are loud, expensive, diesel-guzzling machines that break down constantly and somehow the wedding industry just accepted that... .until now. Today I am sharing the origin story of my latest venture - LOO Power - the next-gen battery-powered event system that delivers clean power, wifi, on-site weather monitoring, and peace of mind.For my couples - you will want to know how this will save you thousands for your wedding to spend on the beautiful things. For our vendor community - This will save you cost, noise, fumes and provide you with a new sense of controlling the uncontrollable.Hope you enjoy - This is a Media Socialites production.

This one is a bit of a rant, friends. You saw it on Instagram. It looked doable. Then you get the quote and it feels like a giant disconnect. This week, we are pulling back the curtain on one of the wedding industry's most persistent problems — the gap between what you see online and what things actually cost. No clean solutions, just an honest conversation about confidentiality, commissions, comparison culture, and why it's time we all just... said the thing.A Media Socialites Production.

Today we are unpacking the childhood obsessions with control, order [shocker!], and storytelling that secretly became the blueprint for a career as a wedding planner. Buckle up, it's a mind episode friends. This is a Media Socialites production.

What questions should you actually bring to your first meeting with a wedding planner? We break down four questions every couple should be asking.From how decisions get made to how Team JLE says no without actually saying no, this episode pulls back the curtain on the process behind the production. Honest, direct, and transparent as always.What other questions do you have for the next one?This is a Media Socialites Production.

At JLE we do a lot of destinations.. it's one of our favorites. Today we cover off on why we do destination weddings, how we build the trust both with our clients and vendor partners and several crazy stories.. just wait till the end! Through it all, we discuss the importance of calm in the face of chaos and how coordination and pristine execution are critical. If you’ve ever dreamed of a destination wedding, this episode reveals a behind-the-scenes look at what it really takes to make that a reality.This is a Media Socialites Production

This episode explores how wedding planners charge for their services and why pricing in the wedding industry can be complex. On this episode we cover 4 types of pricing models for wedding planners:- Flat Rate- Percentage Only- Flat Rate Plus Percentage- Flat Rate Plus Commission Ultimately, this conversation is not about right or wrong, it's about the importance of transparency and clear communication, so clients understand exactly how and why they are being charged.This is a Media Socialites Production.

... Surrender to winThis episode is absolutely the most vulnerable to date. Mind over Matrimony, right? This one is all mind. On this episode, I share how I am processing when you lose an event - even if it was one that didn't make sense to have - and how to do so gracefully, but also honestly. Mid-episode, you will hear what sounds like the end, but the candid discussions I was having with my producer after we wrapped felt like the truth that I wanted to share with you. Welcome to my live therapy session on today's episode - hope it resonates. Please follow and share this with someone, who will connect with it. This is a Media Socialites production.

What if your biggest growth move this year isn’t doing more—but instead making every move with intention? In this episode, we discuss how building a trusted committee over time can buy back your most valuable resource: time. From personal support to professional advisors, we cover:- Who and how to build your trusted committee- What systems, mindset, and boundaries are required needed- A full list of personal and professional 'committee' teams If you like this episode, like, follow and share with someone who will find it helpful. This is a Media Socialites Production.

Hello friends, this one is for our lovely couples. On today's episode, we define the following terms that you will hear throughout the planning process and their respective roles:- What is a planner's role ?- What's a designer's role ?- What's a florist responsible for vs a production house?Most importantly, we talk through how we do things at Julian Leaver Events and how we approach our vendor partnerships dependent on the scope and desires of your event. Feel free to ask me any questions in the comments. This is a Media Socialites Production.

It's storytime friends. I was asked recently asked about what inflection points have transpired in my career that led me to both growth and change -- a very charged question indeed.Today I share a little history lesson on my career journey with you in hopes that you can take my experience and shape it, learn from it and maybe connect with it on your own trajectory. We cover the following:- How hotel experience shaped my career -How sobriety + entrepreneurship (which for me have had a parallel growth curve)- COVID curveballs, which led to hiring and scaling into a real team- Creating a committee - Marketing implementation and using data - Most recently, launching LOOIf you are enjoying these episodes, share them with someone who might connect with them too. The Media Socialites Production

Let's talk about budget transparency in weddings. It's one of the least clear and most misunderstood topics in the wedding industry right now, so we are going to handle it directly. In this episode, we break down:- Who really controls the process- How budgets actually work at the luxury and ultra-luxury level,- Where couples have the most power to make informed decisions and moreThis episode is a roadmap to planning with clarity instead of chaos. Let's get into it!A The Media Socialites Production

The wedding planning process a la Julian Leaver Events - step-by-step. This episode is for couples and future couples to understand and feel prepared for what is to come. We will cover:- A breakdown of our process from start to finish- Wedding budgets - Protocol vs. etiquette in weddings- The Importance of saying "No" (and finding yeses through nos)And more... The Media Socialites Production

Data, data, data. I told you we were going to do the work together friends! On today's episode, we go into the details about 101. I walk you through the specifics as to what to pay attention to in regards to:- Google Analytics- How to track inquiries- How to track the sources and what did/didn't book- Assessing closing rates- How to assess what is working within your marketing strategyShould I do a part 2? What do you want to learn more about? A The Media Socialites Production

Hello friends! This show has been in the making for quite some time. I am excited to connect with you all to dive into my 3 favorite topics: weddings (obviously), mental health and - perhaps surprising to some of you - data. Join me each week as we have honest conversations about the things often left unsaid about each topic, together. I am so glad you are here.A The Media Socialites Production