BSpoke with ellyB

Eliana Baucicault
  • 5.0 (25)
  • Entrepreneurship

Enter into the world of inspiring unions, over the top weddings, interviews with novice and veteran business owners and their journeys from business plan to business success. ellyB takes you on an adventure with her savvy persona and business knowhow that will have you wanting to discuss your marketing plan one minute and toasting to the good life the next! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episodes

  1. 007: The Wedding Industry - Racially Divided

    06/16/2020

    007: The Wedding Industry - Racially Divided

    Over the last couple of weeks, we've seen an outpouring of love for the black community within the wedding industry, but it's important that we all do our part in making sure this isn't temporary. In today's episode, I'm sharing ways you can keep yourself and other brands in check. As an added bonus, I know you've seen the lists of black vendors floating around the internet — listen in if you want to know what to do with them to help grow your business (whether you're featured or not). You can learn more about ellyB and the B Collective by visiting elianabaucicault.com. Learn more about our platform here - https://thebcollective.co/become-a-member/ How I've Felt About Recent Events (0:55) Have Grace (2:19) To the Allies (3:23) To My Black Community (3:56) Next Steps: Send out a Press Release if you've made one of the lists.Add a badge or blog post to your website to highlight the list.If you didn't make a list, reach out to the vendor that created it to thank them for creating the list and let them know you're here too.For allies, know that I'm here for conversations to help in the long term. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    10 min
  2. 006: It's Ok to Walk Away

    06/09/2020

    006: It's Ok to Walk Away

    Is the idea of leaving your current business or walking away from a particular service you offer weighing heavy on your heart? I've been there. In today's episode, I'm sharing my first hand experience of walking away and how you shouldn't continue to focus on things you don't love. Listen in as i highlight key concepts to consider when making this decision! You can learn more about ellyB and the B Collective by visiting elianabaucicault.com. Learn more about joining our platform at thebcollective.co/become-a-member. Key Takeaways; Learn your path through experience.You can step away from things that don't bring you joy.Walking away isn't failing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    11 min

  3. 06/02/2020

    005: Top 3 Things Our Community & Allies Can Do to Unify the Event Industry

    Are you ready to see unity in our industry? Me too. With everything going on in the world right now, I'm sharing 3 things our community (and allies) can do to unify the event industry to create a safer space for us all. You can learn more about ellyB and the B Collective by visiting elianabaucicault.com. Learn more about our platform here - https://thebcollective.co/become-a-member/ Inclusion (4:56) Allies - Include us, but not out of pity. Black Community - Be open to being included. Publications: It is ok to want to be seen in every media outlet. (9:24) Allies - Don't feel like you've done your due diligence by have only one feature of color—have variants. Black Community - Give black publications the same respect you would give a white publication. Advertising (13:33) Allies - Don't just take the dollars, cultivate our community through publication, education, etc. Black Community - If you're not investing in your own community, how can we get into every household? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    18 min
  4. 004: Weddings Post COVID-19 - Darryl Moore

    05/28/2020

    004: Weddings Post COVID-19 - Darryl Moore

    Has you considered what the future of weddings will look like after COVID-19? In this episode, Darryl Moore of D'Concierge joins us to discuss the trends he's already seeing, how you can prepare your clients, and three tips to approaching your upcoming weddings. You can learn more about ellyB and the B Collective by visiting elianabaucicault.com. About Darryl (00:35) Opening Back Up From Quarantine (2:48) End of the Self-Service Buffet Era (8:37) Making Your Wedding Guests Feel Comfortable (9:44) Adjusting Floor Plans (12:22) Small Adjustments You Can Encourage for Your Wedding Clients (15:22) Top 3 Tips for Wedding Professionals with Upcoming Weddings (28:13) 1. Have a conversation with your clients about their comfort level. 2. Have a conversation with your venues about the changes they're making. 3. Have peace of mind for yourself. Rapid Fire Questions: (35:15) 1. Best thing about marriage? Home cooked meals 2. If you weren't a wedding planner, what would you be? Publicist 3. What is your favorite color palette to work with? Black, white, emerald, and mirror/glass. 4. Favorite Music? Neo Soul / R&B 5. Best Business Advice You've Ever Received? There is always a back door. Leaving a Legacy (39:01) Links dconciergeweddings.com https://www.facebook.com/DConcierge/ https://www.instagram.com/d.concierge/ Diann Valentine - https://diannvalentine.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    53 min
  5. 003: COVID-19 and Your Business

    05/26/2020

    003: COVID-19 and Your Business

    Has your wedding business been impacted by COVID-19? In today's episode, I'm sharing my thoughts on servicing your current and future clients to prepare them for their big days. Listen in as I discuss how you should be pivoting your business and adapting to change so you come out of the pandemic. successful. You can learn more about ellyB and the B Collective by visiting elianabaucicault.com. FIND IT FAST: Today's Topic: COVID-19 (00:39) Small and Micro Weddings (1:49) Reactions and Preparing to Opening Back Up (2:50) Emergency Kits for Couples (3:59) Subtle Approaches to Avoid Discouraging Larger Events in the Future (4:24) Breaking Out Services by Brand: Following Valerie's Example at Sapphire Events (5:52) How Are You Servicing All Clients? (7:20) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    9 min
  6. 002: What would you do with $1000? - Terrica Skaggs

    05/21/2020

    002: What would you do with $1000? - Terrica Skaggs

    If you had $1000 right now, what would you do with it? In the second episode of the BSpoke Podcast, I'm joined by my sweet friend Terrica Skaggs to discuss how you should invest in yourself and your business during COVID-19. Listen in as we chat about our friendship, education, and answer a few fun, rapid fire questions! You can learn more about ellyB and the B Collective by visiting elianabaucicault.com. About Terrica (:35) Let’s Dive In (2:02) If you had $1000 during COVID-19, what would you do with it? (9:33) Invest in yourself and your business: Copywriting SEO Expert Business Coach Advertising or Advertising Manager Invest in Inventory Create a Backend System for the Year Educational Offerings (15:34) What’s Going On at Terrace Inc. (22:32) Rapid Fire Questions: (24:11) Favorite TV Show: Game of Thrones Favorite Author: V.C. Andrews (Flowers in the Attic) Icon in the Industry: Eliana or Preston from Who’s Wedding is it Anyway Who Would Portray You in Your Autobiography? Larika Anderson What is your word for 2020? Hustle Links: Terricainc.com https://www.facebook.com/cocktailterrica https://www.instagram.com/cocktailterrica/ https://www.pinterest.com/cocktailterrica/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    32 min
  7. 001: It's My Birthday - Let's Party

    05/19/2020

    001: It's My Birthday - Let's Party

    Welcome to the BSpoke Podcast with ellyB! It's my birthday—and I'm celebrating quarantine style with the launch of this podcast! Join me in this first episode, where I share a little more about why I launched this podcast and recap what I took away from the Erykah Badu vs Jill Scott battle! You can learn more about ellyB and the B Collective by visiting elianabaucicault.com. Show Notes: How the Erykah Badu and Jill Scott Battle Relates to Business (2:40) What I took away from the battle: (3:40) 1. How can I apply this to my business? 2. The unity that these two queens had when people have pitted them against each other. There is more than enough room for everyone. 3. This collaboration was what exactly what the people needed. Links http://www.missjillscott.com/ http://www.erykah-badu.com https://www.facebook.com/groups/thebacademy/ http://elianabaucicault.com/ https://ellybevents.com/ http://thebcollectiveawards.com/ https://thebcollective.co/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    8 min

  8. 05/07/2020

    Trailer: BSpoke from ellyB Coming Soon

    Enter into the world of inspiring unions, over the top weddings, interviews with novice and veteran business owners and their journeys from business plan to business success. ellyB takes you on an adventure with her savvy persona and business knowhow that will have you wanting to discuss your marketing plan one minute and toasting to the good life the next! Go ahead and hit that subscribe button so you're notified when the first episode goes live! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1 min
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Enter into the world of inspiring unions, over the top weddings, interviews with novice and veteran business owners and their journeys from business plan to business success. ellyB takes you on an adventure with her savvy persona and business knowhow that will have you wanting to discuss your marketing plan one minute and toasting to the good life the next! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creator
    Eliana Baucicault
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    8
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Eliana Baucicault
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