Shows
The Art Of Celebrating with Akeshi Akinseye and Michelle DurpettiEP 7. The science of gratitude and the art of mindfulness with special guest Collin PiersonOn episode 7 of the art of celebrating podcast, Michelle Durpetti and special guest, Collin Pierson share their take on the science of gratitude and the art of mindfulness and ways gratitude can improve your life. "Research has shown that gratitude can improve general well-being, increase resilience, strengthen social relationships, and reduce stress and depression. The more grateful people are, the greater their overall well-being and life satisfaction. Grateful people also have a greater capacity for joy and positive emotions."Michelle and Collin Discuss: They discuss why being mindful makes all the difference. Why as we go into our thanksgiving celebration, it...2021-11-2439 min
The Art Of Celebrating with Akeshi Akinseye and Michelle DurpettiEP 6. The Price Surge: What it means for the wedding industry and how to get readyOn Episode 6 of The Art Of Celebrating Podcast, Hosts and Chicago Wedding Planners, Akeshi Akinseye and Michelle Durpetti discuss the price surge and what it means for the wedding and events industry and share tips on how to get ready.Early in the year, the hope was that the bottlenecks that gummed up the global supply chain in 2020 would be mostly cleared by now. They’ve actually only gotten worse — much worse — and evidence is mounting that the holiday season is at risk.Across Europe, retailers such as apparel chain H&M can’t meet demand beca...2021-11-0542 min
The Art Of Celebrating with Akeshi Akinseye and Michelle DurpettiEP 5. 7 tips for effective and meaningful collaboration“If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.”Collaborations is one of the quickest and effective ways to get the right content in front of your audience.You are able to create curated content you are missing in your portfolio without limitations from a client. All small business owners should be actively seeking out collaboration opportunities in their businesses in order to grow and become more successful.On episode 5, hosts Akeshi and Michelle discuss: What true collaboration looks like The benefits of collaborations 7 tips for ef...2021-10-2235 min
The Art Of Celebrating with Akeshi Akinseye and Michelle DurpettiEP 4. Making Sweetest Day Romantic: 5 ways to celebrate your loved ones!Sweetest Day is always celebrated on the third Saturday of October, and is primarily celebrated in the Midwest and parts of the Northeast. The holiday is said to have gotten its start in Cleveland in 1922 when a candy company employee named Herbert Birch Kingston wanted to bring happiness to those in society who were often forgotten, specifically children and the elderly. According to Hallmark, 80 percent of the company's Sweetest Day cards have a “love” or “romance” theme. However, that doesn't mean those not romantically involved are left out.So we are taking about anybody we love to w...2021-10-1536 min
The Art Of Celebrating with Akeshi Akinseye and Michelle DurpettiEP 3. The Art of Being A Great Client (5 Ways You Can Be A Positive Part Of The Wedding Boom).After a long, pandemic-induced wedding drought, the industry is busier than it has been in decades — and venues, vendors, planners and creatives everywhere are feeling the squeeze.According to The Wedding Report, there will be an estimated 2.5 million weddings in 2022, which is the most the U.S. has seen since 1984. How can you be a positive part of this wedding boom? On episode 3 of The Art Of Celebrating Podcast, Hosts Akeshi Akinseye and Michelle Durpetti discuss how clients can work with their vendors to make their celebration extra special. They also share five tips...2021-10-0847 min
The Art Of Celebrating with Akeshi Akinseye and Michelle DurpettiEP 2: What do wedding planners really do?On this second episode we are discussing all that wedding planners do for their clients. We break down three important elements that a planner brings to the table: Logistics and the planning process Design and building an event that hits all five senses and the important of a beautifully, thoughtfully curated timeline Enjoy!Connect with your hosts on social media:Michelle Durpetti INSTAGRAM WEBSITEAkeshi Akinseye INSTAGRAM WEBSITE2021-10-0140 min
The Art Of Celebrating with Akeshi Akinseye and Michelle DurpettiEP 1: A meet cute - Meet your hosts (Akeshi and Michelle)EP 1: A meet cute - Meet your hosts (Akeshi and Michelle)The first episode of The Art of Celebrating is an introduction to your hosts through a series of fun questions that give background in to what inspires them, how they got started in the industry and what they love about bringing celebrations to life! In this episode, we discuss When we fell in love with celebrations How long we have been producing events Where we find inspiration and What we love about being in the industry, among a few other fun facts and memories that ma...2021-09-1435 min
The Art Of Celebrating with Akeshi Akinseye and Michelle DurpettiTrailer - The Art Of Celebrating Podcast with Akeshi Akinseye & Michelle DurpettiTrailer - The Art Of Celebrating Podcast with Akeshi Akinseye & Michelle DurpettiA podcast for anyone who loves a good party!After years of curating luxury events and experiences we are now sitting down to dish with you on all the ins and outs of building a beautiful, layered celebratory experience that tantalizes all the senses2021-05-0601 min
The Akeshi Akinseye Podcast27. Standing Together As One Voice To Protect The Events Industry with Illinois Events CoalitionAbout Illinois Events Coalition:
The Illinois Events Coalition was founded by Ali Phillips of Engaging Events by Ali, Collin Pierson of Collin Pierson Photography, and Michelle Durpetti of Michelle Durpetti events. They are supported by over 200 businesses who employ hundreds of dedicated, career event professionals.
Their coalition represents the thousands of wedding and event businesses located throughout the city of Chicago and Illinois who have been severely affected by the necessary public health mandates impacting businesses during this pandemic.
They are a diverse collection of creatives that include women, minorities, and LGBT business owners, dedicated to providing services to our...2020-05-201h 23