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The Confetti Hour Podcast

Renee Sabotheconfettihour.com
Pop the bubbly and pull up a seat! Your host, wedding planner & entrepreneur, Renée Sabo, offers a light-hearted space for wedding creatives to enjoy candid conversations, give unfiltered advice, and talk all things weddings.
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Episodes

'Creating Magic and Memorable Moments Unique to a Mini or Micro Wedding' with Tammy Golson Fallon of Tammy Golson Events

Tammy Golson Fallon combines her Midwestern values with an East Coast edge to bring sincerity and style to every event. Tammy specializes in planning weddings for jet-setting urbanites that are excited to celebrate their story. She likes to do this in thoughtful, creative, delicious and innovative ways. Tammy is known for her track record of providing a high level of personalized service for clients who appreciate her practical values, and her skillful way of sensibly managing their investments....

Nov 05, 202052 minEp. 84

'The Second Wave Is Coming: How to Prepare as Event Professionals' by Renée Sabo of Urban Soirée and The Confetti Hour Podcast

Renée offers a solo episode on her thoughts about how the second wave of COVID-19 and it's triple effect on our industry is coming and how she thinks we can best prepare. - Help support Renée and The Confetti Hour show with a small contribution of $3 per month. Your support goes towards the professional maintenance of the show allowing Renée to continue to bring on reputable wedding professionals weekly to share their incredible journey’s and tangible tips to help wedding professionals elevate t...

Oct 29, 202018 minEp. 83

'How to Get Your Clients Excited About Smaller Parties during COVID-19' with Madison Hummel of Party Postess

Party Postess is a new online brand where consumers can customize their own party in a box and have it shipped directly to their doorstep. They offer a variety of curated themes to choose from such as bridal showers, bachelorette parties, holiday parties, kids parties, and more, as well as custom party planning services. The founder & chief party officer of Party Postess, Madison Hummel, graduated top of her class from Virginia Tech, is a certified wedding & event designer through the Ev...

Oct 22, 202056 minEp. 82

'Sustainability Secrets from a Wedding Industry Veteran' with Kristy Rice of Momental Designs

Kristy's work, like her personality, is at times difficult to pin down. Her brushstrokes can ebb and flow from highly detailed and meticulous to free-flowing and boundless, all the while remaining captivating and unmistakable. For the last 16 years, Kristy’s obsession with paint and paper has evolved into the innovative and wildly recognized brand, Momental Designs. Kristy has transformed event stationery into a persuasive and compelling medium that garners global attention from media, celebriti...

Oct 15, 202051 minEp. 81

'Community vs Competition' with Tammy Golson and Sarah Glick of The Boston Planners Dining Club

The Boston Planners Dining Club, founded by Tammy Golson and Sarah Glick, is a private group of Boston's best wedding planners. The mission of The Boston Planners Dining Club is to foster community and camaraderie amongst wedding and event planners in Boston, while experiencing venues and vendors' talents and services first hand. Sarah and Tammy design each event and collaborate with creative partners to bring each vision to life. Tammy Golson Fallon combines her Midwest values with an East Coas...

Oct 08, 202047 minEp. 80

'Effective Strategies to Help Your Business Gain Momentum During a Downturn' with Kylie Carlson of The Wedding Academy

Kylie Carlson is the owner of The Wedding Academy , a globally-known education organization for industry professionals. Since its start in 2007, the Academy has launched the careers of over 4,000 wedding planners with their certification courses, and Kylie has devoted her time to empowering other CEOs and entrepreneurs to build a meaningful, powerful career. She’s also the founder of Wedding CEO Club and the Wedding CEO Podcast . You will hear all about Kylie's impressive journey and she will be...

Oct 01, 202055 minEp. 79

'Optimizing Productivity in the Era of Working From Home' with Kevin Dennis of Fantasy Sound Event Services and Wedding IQ

Kevin has a deep love and respect for education and seeks to develop a hub of information and opportunities for the industry as he embarks on his latest endeavor at WeddingIQ. As an event industry veteran and owner of Fantasy Sound Event Services, Kevin takes pride in his leadership of and involvement in industry associations. He is the national president for WIPA. Recognizing a need for networking in his own region, Kevin founded the Tri Valley Wedding Professionals in 2010 and the association ...

Sep 24, 20201 hr 10 minEp. 78

'Adding Design to Your Wedding Services' with Eddie Zaratsian of Eddie Zaratsian Lifestyle and Design

With over 25 years of experience, Eddie’s creativity and passion is evident in every aspect of his work, and his ability to imagine and actualize events is unparalleled. Named as one of the top five international florists by the London Financial Times, Zaratsian has built a reputation as a visionary artist, and his work has been celebrated and featured by Martha Stewart, Harper's Bazaar, Grace Ormonde, E! News and Glamour, among others. Now, through guest lectures and classes globally, as well a...

Sep 17, 20201 hr 2 minEp. 77

'The Amazon Effect –  How to Shift Your Event Business to the Demands of Today’s Consumer' with Michelle Loretta of Sage Wedding Pros

With a degree in accounting, it seemed like Michelle had her career laid out for her when she began working in the corporate world at companies like Deloitte and Coach. It wasn’t until she started a stationery business in 2004 that she discovered what many already knew at the time: The events industry was chock full of incredibly talented creatives, but few had the business experience to truly understand the strategy behind running a sustainable company. After spending a few years immersed in th...

Sep 10, 202040 minEp. 76

'Starting a Conversation About Racial Issues in the Wedding Industry' with Bron Hansboro of The Flower Guy

Award-winning floral and event designer Bron Hansboro has devoted his career to navigating clients through the creative process and transforming their visions into exquisite events since 2014. Fondly referred to as “The Flower Guy,” he is the lead creative and floral designer at The Flower Guy Bron. He provides bespoke design and styling experiences for weddings and events of all types. Bron deeply values his interactions with clients and peers alike, and understands the power of making connecti...

Sep 03, 202046 minEp. 75

'Growing Pains, Difficult Clients and Other Stories That Go Bump in the Night' with Terrica of Terrica Inc. and Cocktails & Details®

Spreading her metropolitan style throughout the low country, Terrica is an award winning wedding planner and designer who has been creating exquisite weddings and events in the Golden Isles area for the past fifteen years. Specializing in modern Southern weddings, she believes in creating custom experiences inspired by her clients’ love stories while infusing technology and efficiency. A featured expert for many TV, print and digital publications, Terrica has been awarded Speaker of the Year nom...

Aug 27, 20201 hrEp. 74

'Diversifying Revenue Streams' with Kinsey Roberts of She Creates Business and Vista View Events

Kinsey Roberts is a marketing coach for wedding pros, co-owner of Vista View Events, and an industry educator. She’s dedicated to helping women dominate their market and diversify their revenue streams through, She Creates Business, her podcast, digital shop, and marketing agency. You can also catch her as a co-host on The Venue Podcast which helps wedding and event venue owners navigate all aspects of their business within the industry. On the rare occasion she's not immersed in the world of we...

Aug 20, 202054 minEp. 73

'How to Create a Plan to Develop Systemic Change Within Your Business' with Aleya Harris of Flourish Marketing

Aleya Harris is the Founder and Owner of Flourish Marketing, an agency dedicated to helping wedding, catering, and event professionals reach their full potential through fresh, cutting-edge marketing strategies that get and keep a consistent stream of clients. She is a firm believer that business owners should make good money doing what they love and she spreads this message through her role as a thought leader in the industry. Aleya has made it her personal mission to support catering and event...

Aug 13, 20201 hr 2 minEp. 72

'How Your Personal Goals Become Your Business Goals' with Lisa Anhaiser of LBL Event Rentals

Lisa Anhaiser, CPCE is the founder and President of Houston- based LBL Event Rentals. Lisa began her career in retail management, initially learning the ins-and-outs of the event industry from the perspective of wedding shows and gift registries. She began utilizing her seamstress skills to create custom linens for one particular show, and it was so well-loved that it ultimately led to the start of LBL. For the past twenty years, LBL has been widely respected as an award-winning brand providing ...

Aug 06, 20201 hr 1 minEp. 71

‘Seamlessly Working with Photographers' with Greg Fisher of Willow Tree Films

In 2012, after many years in the creative industry, Greg launched Willow Tree Films with the objective of crafting authentic wedding films. Stemming from a passion for music, storytelling, and attention to visual detail, Greg’s wedding videography and filmmaking focuses on capturing couples in love and telling their stories. His goal is to put intentional focus on the organic, natural details of the day, no matter how small, and to hand-craft a timeless keepsake. - You are going to get a peek in...

Jul 23, 202039 minEp. 70

'Why Investing in Yourself Always Pays Off' with Logan Doerries of The School of Styling

Logan Doerries is a mother, entrepreneur, and the CEO of The School of Styling, an educational space for creative CEOs. The School of Styling was created to equip and encourage women entrepreneurs to help them achieve their biggest and brightest business goals through in-person workshops, 1:1 consulting, group coaching, and an online community. Logan's passion is connecting like-minded women and seeing their dreams realized. - You are going to hear all about Logan's journey as a creative entrepr...

Jul 09, 202049 minEp. 69

'Why Authenticity Over Perfection Should Be Your Mindset' with Mollie Marrocco

Mollie provides useful tips on how to effectively show up online, but in a way that feels authentic, natural, and doable for you! You will hear about Mollie's great content creation strategies and this is the mindset shift you need to make. - Featured Guest: Mollie Marrocco, Brand Coach & Content Strategist Website: www.molliemarrocco.com Instagram: @molliemarrocco - Thank You to Our Sponsor! Happily Ever Expo | Visit happilyeverexpo.com for more information on becoming an exhibitor and be s...

Jun 25, 202052 minEp. 68

Dear Wedding Industry: Stop Hitting the Snooze Button on Racism

The first of many future conversations starts this week. As an industry, we need to admit that we've failed. And that change is overdue. Whether it's a wake up call or the nudge you need to stop hitting snooze on the issue, I hope you will join me in being the change that our black community deserves and needs. It’s time for white people to stop turning a blind eye to all of the forms racism that still hurts and affects so many BIPOC today. To all of my BIPOC listeners/fellow wedding pros: I lov...

Jun 11, 202018 minEp. 67

'Keeping in the Game Even When You're on the Sidelines' with Ashley Kirouac of Fairmont Copley Plaza

Starting at Fairmont in October of 2018, Ashley enjoys selling and planning luxury weddings to couples from Boston and beyond. Based on her 10+ years of experience, Ashley collaborates with her couples and their planners to ensure the most perfect once-in-a-lifetime wedding that is custom designed to each couples' wants and needs for their special day. For those of you who didn’t catch Ashley’s interview on The Confetti Hour, rewind on back to Episode 12 to hear all about Ashley’s insight on ‘Sa...

May 28, 202050 minEp. 66

'Why Your Social Media Presence Matters Now' with Megan DeWaele Bieber of Hitched with a Hashtag

Megan DeWaele Bieber is the Founder and Social Media Lead of Hitched with a Hashtag. Megan is sharing her tips on how to best approach social media during this time and why it is important to maintain a presence and show up for your community! We discuss thoughts on: -What should I be posting, should I be posting? -Focus ing on what you can control and be reflective and authentic in your posting -Navigating social media and posting appropriate content -Be kind to ourselves, come up with a conten...

May 14, 202037 minEp. 65

'Debunking Wedding Industry Myths and Stigmas' with Betsy Krug of Rebecca Rose Events

Betsy Krug is co-owner of destination wedding planning, design, and production firm, Rebecca Rose Events, and serves as the company's event director. Together with her business partner, Becca Atchison, and their talented team, Betsy is proud to have built a boutique event firm that specializes in destination weddings and bespoke social events and enjoys a national reputation for its unique approach to event production. With more than 16 years of experience in the hospitality industry, she overse...

May 07, 20201 hr 27 minEp. 64

'How I'm Holding Up'

A quick check-in with Renée to hear how she is holding up throughout this pandemic the past seven weeks as a wedding planner. Thank You to our Sponsors! Happily Ever Expo | Visit happilyeverexpo.com for more information on becoming an exhibitor and be sure to mention the ‘confetti hour’ when inquiring to receive 10% off your first expo! Valid for new exhibitors only. - Aisle Planner | Use code ‘CONFETTI2019’ to receive 25% off your first three months of your subscription at aisleplanner.com...

Apr 30, 202025 minEp. 63

'Optimizing Your Company’s Digital Footprint' with Julie Roth Novack of PartySlate

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. Featured Guest: Julie Roth Novack of PartySlat...

Apr 23, 20201 hr 4 minEp. 62

'Networking During Social Distancing' with Lindsey Nickel of Lovely Day Strategy

Lindsey is the go-to marketing and business strategist for wedding planners who want to be fully booked with wonderful clients. She provides doable, focused, action steps based on her many years as a wedding planner. Based in Napa, Calif. she is a Bay Area native with a passion for outdoor adventures and travel. Lindsey’s weddings and expertise are featured on CNN.com, The New York Times, Style Me Pretty, Brides, The Knot Yours Truly book and more. You are going to get a peek into Lindsey's worl...

Apr 16, 202046 minEp. 61

'Worst Case Scenario: Safeguarding Your Biz from the Unexpected' with Margaux Fraise of Harmony Creative Studio

Margaux Fraise is the owner + creative director of Harmony Creative Studio, an award-winning boutique wedding firm in Los Angeles, CA. Since moving from retail consulting to events in 2011, her goal has been to design weddings with intention, infusing celebrations with her signature organic and minimal style yet still tailored to each couple. A Stage IV breast cancer survivor, she has a unique perspective on what is truly valuable in love, life and weddings –and brings that viewpoint to help her...

Apr 09, 202051 minEp. 60

'Crisis Management and PR in Response to COVID-19' with DJ Buono of Spinner Music Productions

With a lifetime of experience and studies in the entertainment industry, DJ Buono is Spinner Music Production’s driving power. “DJ” is a nickname rather than a job title. He was purposely named as David junior with the intent to call him ‘DJ’ as a nod to his father’s former Boston radio and nightclub DJ years. What started in his pre-teen years as a sweet 16 and middle school dance dj company has grown and gained traction as a multi-faceted Boston-based event production company with clients rang...

Apr 02, 202038 minEp. 59

'Channeling the Creativity in Your Life' with Jon Behar of Sugarbabies Inc.

Jon Behar is the Vice President of the popular Boston-based Live Music Entertainment Company, Sugarbabies Inc! During his 8 years with Sugarbabies, Jon has honed his skills as an expert bass player, vocalist, event emcee and thoughtful wedding entertainment planning pro! You are going to get a peek into Jon’s world and we will also be chatting about ‘Channeling the Creativity In Your Life’ and why it is so important as creatives. Let’s get this party started! Featured Guest: Jon Behar of Sugarba...

Mar 26, 20201 hr 1 minEp. 58

'How the Wedding Industry Will Look After COVID-19' with Keri Ketterer Walter of Always Yours Events

Spoiler Alert: This is not a depressing episode! Keri and Renée feel confident that there is going to be a huge INFLUX in business and NOW is the time to get ready for it! Clients will be more attuned and looking for professional wedding vendors and this situation simply helped advocate for WHY it’s so important to work with businesses who are operating correctly and professionals who are well-rounded and experienced. Keri shares her tips on how we can dive in and get our ducks in a row and stay...

Mar 24, 202057 minEp. 57

'The Emotional Impact of Live Sound' with Naomi Raiselle and Jack Brotman of GENERATIONS cinemastories

Since 2004, Jack and Naomi have been making films and videos for a variety of wonderful and exciting clients. They film love stories, wedding films, corporate, non-profit videos. Naomi is a CCNY alum, a practicing stylist, filmmaker and director, who admits to a lifelong fascination with humans and their stories. She mentors film students in the studio’s educational program, and is obsessed with color and texture. Jack is an Emerson College alum, a practicing DJ with an encyclopedic knowledge of...

Mar 05, 20201 hr 8 minEp. 54
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