LEVEL UP Taylor Petrinovich & Kelley Gilster

So what does it truly mean to be a tastemaker and trendsetter in this industry? When you first start out, of course you want to work with these big names. But the clout chasing will only make your work look like everyone else's work. You are better off building your brand based on what works for you.This weeks guests, Sunna and Mollie of Bash Please, are no strangers to this concept. And today we are chatting all about what planners really want to see from their vendor partners. From how they...

Did you know that it is possible to level up too quickly? Listen, we are all about growth here and love to encourage fellow creatives as they scale their businesses, but jumping too quickly doesn't do you, or your creative partners, any favors. Todays guest, Rosemary Hattenbach of Rosemary Events, knows a thing or two about paying her dues. Before entering the wedding world, Rosemary got her start in the film industry, where she worked her way up from PA to line producer, and how s...

Are you doing it because you are copying somebody and copying a trend or are you doing it because you authentically believe it is storytelling? These are the types of questions that led today's guest, Christina McNeill, to discover who she truly was as an artist. On today's episode, Christina shares her view on how to be unapologetically yourself in this industry. She discusses the importance of having your own signature style and allowing the client to fully trust you and your process. ...

Being an introvert or extrovert can totally impact your networking style and it is really important to understand where you fall so you can play to your strengths. Today on the podcast, Taylor and Kelley are sharing how understanding their personalities help guide them in authentic genuine networking. And even though these two are vastly different with Taylor being an introvert and Kelley being an extrovert, the core principles really remain the same. Whether you are an introvert or extr...

We all start at the same starting line. It is time to realize that enough is enough, take control of your business and no longer let it run you. Today's guest Brooke Keegan, one of the top wedding planners in the world, is sharing how she got her start in the wedding industry. Hint- it was a whole lot of faking it till you make it! We hope today's conversation leaves you inspired to put whatever you want out in the universe. And remember that people believe what you tell them!LEVEL UP re...

Is there really such a thing as an overnight success? With 17 years in the industry, today’s guest Amanda Crean is sharing her take on the phrase. After moving halfway across the world and reestablishing her business in a completely new city, Amanda discusses the importance of leveraging opportunities when they come your way.Plus Kelley shares the number one thing she has learned after shooting with Amanda. In fact that she has implemented it in every wedding since! Amanda truly is a wealth o...