We all have that little voice in our head that is challenging us. Putting self- doubt where once there was confidence. Just because that voice is there doesn’t mean we have to listen to it.
Ways outside of social media to market your business
Firstly I want to say, social media isn’t evil. Do still use social media in your business, but be more intentional with how you use it. Posting aesthetically images with no strategy is simply not going to be successful. So…
Are you feeling exhausted right now?
After 6 months of lockdown, social distancing and very few weddings. Many of us are feeling pretty exhausted right now. In fact I’ve received messages to say you’ve lost your mojo, you feel emotional, tired and literally have no motivation for business.
Keeping healthy whilst in isolation / lockdown
How to stay healthy during isolation? We are all having to form new routines and motivate ourselves to gain structure.
Working from home during isolation
If you are suddenly finding yourself working from home during isolation, you might be wondering how to keep your productivity high, children occupied and upkeep mental health and general fitness. I have worked from home since 2002, running multi businesses…
COVID19 and the Wedding Industry
In my 18 years of business I have gone through recessions, turbulent times and challenges. But never have we seen anything similar to COVID19. And never could we have predicted a global health pandemic would affect weddings globally. I would…
How to thrive in a competitive market
How can you thrive in a competitive industry? How can you ensure longevity and success?
Mental Health in the Wedding Industry
Today I would like to touch on the issue of mental health in the wedding industry. I have been in business for 17 years but feel the last 2 years have been the most difficult for many. Instead of a…
How do introverts recharge their batteries?
I’ve spoken many times about being an introvert (although many of you still can’t believe I am). I’ve also spoken about my daughters anxiety and how over the years I have been working with her on this. I’m pleased to…
7 mistakes I see wedding professionals make
Over the years I have seen the same mistakes made by wedding planners and wedding businesses. In this blog post I am highlighting the top 7. 1. Doing it for love Many of us enter the wedding industry because we…
Has wedding season left you feeling burnt out?
After 16 years organising weddings I noticed a pattern, for example it wasn’t unusual to have phenomenal years after moments of self-doubt. I believe this was my capability to sit back and review and reflect on my year, what were the highs and lows? What could I improve? What didn’t work and what was awesome!
Be a leader, ignore the crowd
After 17 years as a wedding planner (Dream Occasions), and 15 years as the owner of the UK Alliance of Wedding Planners I have another business to call my own. And this time there is no hiding behind a name, this time the business is me whole heartedly.
