Dana Kadwell is a serial entrepreneur, speaker, and professor in Raleigh, North Carolina. Alongside her sister and business partner, Courtney, Dana has built and operated four successful businesses, including two event planning companies, a wedding venue, and a consulting firm. Known for her candid take on entrepreneurship, Dana shares the messier sides of building businesses in her weekly Medium column. You can also tune into...
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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...
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Renee Dalo is a trusted voice in the wedding and event industry, celebrated for her expertise, humor, and approachable style. As founder of Moxie Bright Events and host of Talk with Renée Dalo, she educates and empowers wedding pros to succeed. A Certified Co-Active Life & Business Coach (CPCC), Renee inspires entrepreneurs to embrace confidence and elevate their careers. A sought-after speaker at events like...
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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 speaker, wedding PR expert, and the founder of OFD Consulting, a public relations agency that helps event professionals elevate their visibility through media strategy, speaking opportunities, and thought leadership. With more than 15 years of experience in the wedding industry, Meghan Ely has become known for her engaging, actionable presentations and signature blend of humor and strategy. She has spoken...
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