Dana Kadwell is a serial entrepreneur, speaker, and professor in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dana has built and operated four successful businesses, including two event planning companies, a wedding venue, a consulting firm, and her newest venture – The Venue Masterclass – a conference for venue owners and operators. Starting off from ordinary, she paved her way by sheer grit and tenacity splashed with some therapy...
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With over a decade of experience in the wedding industry, Margaux Fraise has seamlessly blended her expertise as a planner with her passion for education. As the creator of the Wedding Summit Series and the Wedding Industry Pulse membership, she empowers wedding professionals to refine their businesses, attract ideal clients, and stay ahead of industry shifts. A Stage IV breast cancer survivor, Margaux brings a powerful...
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Renée Dalo is a powerhouse keynote speaker, certified Co-Active coach, and unapologetic champion for wedding pros and event professionals ready to play bigger. Known for high-energy, laugh-out-loud keynotes, she cuts through the noise with real talk about the pivots, pain points, and possibilities in the industry. From Wedding MBA to Alt Summit, Renée lights up stages with actionable strategies to help creatives own their worth,...
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Leah Weinberg — founder of Weinberg Legal — is an attorney, a recovering wedding planner, and the author of The Wedding Roller Coaster. After nearly a decade in the wedding industry as the owner of Color Pop Events, a New York City-based wedding planning company, Leah is returning to her roots as an attorney to assist her former colleagues in the events industry, along with...
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With over 30 years in the game, Kevin Dennis, CWIP (Certified Wedding Industry Professional) is no stranger to the wedding biz. He entered the industry when he started Fantasy Sound Event Services right after high school — funny enough, his intentions were to become a legit DJ and meet girls. (No, really.) Whether he was successful is neither here nor there, but one thing that’s...
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Meghan Ely is an award-winning wedding industry speaker, PR expert, and founder of OFD Consulting, a public relations agency that helps event professionals elevate their visibility through media strategy, thought leadership, and speaking opportunities. With over 15 years of experience in the wedding and event industry, Meghan Ely is known for her engaging, actionable presentations that blend humor with deep expertise. A sought-after voice in...
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