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Wedding Planner Society PodcastYour Business Grew. Did You?When was the last time you made a decision that was entirely for you — for your business, and for the version of you that's still becoming?That question sits at the center of this conversation, because wedding planning is built on heart. But heart without structure has a ceiling — and a lot of planners hit it before they ever realize what held them back.This industry has a way of keeping you so focused on everyone else's big day that your own professional growth quietly gets deprioritized. And that gap shows up eventually — in your systems, your pricin...
2026-06-0846 min
Wedding Planner Society PodcastThe Calm Is the ServiceMost couples think they're hiring a wedding planner/coordinator for timelines, vendor coordination, and flawless logistics. And yes — we deliver all of that. But the deeper truth is that they're hiring us for permission to be fully present on one of the most important days of their lives. When something goes sideways, our calm becomes their peace of mind. That steadiness isn't a bonus. It's the service.Krisy Thomas, Senior Educator with The CWP Society, sits down with Master Certified Wedding Planner Brittney Poole of Forever Moments to dig into a mindset shift that changes everything about ho...
2026-06-0137 min
Wedding Planner Society PodcastBecome the Planner Your Dream Client Is Looking ForIf you've ever wondered why some wedding planners earn glowing reviews, steady referrals, and dream clients while others stay stuck in the chaos — this episode goes straight to the root.We're not talking about having a prettier timeline or better software. We're talking about the moment the schedule slips, a vendor is frustrated, the client asks the same question for the third time, and every eye in the room is on you to lead.Krisy Thomas, Senior Educator with The CWP Society, sits down with Laurie Hartwell, Founder and CEO of The CWP Society, for an...
2026-05-2546 min
Wedding Planner Society PodcastEmergency Preparedness for Wedding PlannersThere's a split-second on a wedding day when something shifts — weather, a timeline slip, a vendor delay — and every person in the room reads one thing first: the planner. If we tighten up or sound frantic, stress spreads. If we stay steady, the room steadies too.Quiet confidence isn't a personality trait. It's the visible result of preparation done before anyone is watching.In this episode, Krisy Thomas, Senior Educator with The CWP Society, is joined by Brianne Ackerland, Master Certified Wedding Planner and Certified Educator and owner of Stress Free Wedding Space in Iowa, to g...
2026-05-1842 min
The Landscape Podcast Archives - Center for Western PrioritiesJennifer Rokala on 11 years fighting for public lands at CWPIn this special episode of The Landscape, the entire Center for Western Priorities team joins us for an interview with Jennifer Rokala, CWP’s outgoing executive director, to celebrate her 11 years leading the organization. Jen reflects on key victories throughout her tenure at CWP, the organization’s evolution as a communications-driven conservation hub, and her advice for Aaron as he steps into the role of executive director.
Plus, the team talks about the best food in the West. Here are the restaurants mentioned during this episode:
Hot Tomato Pizza – Fruita, Colorado
Bin 707 – Grand Junction, Colorado
Eegee’s – Tucson...
2026-05-0743 minThe LandscapeJennifer Rokala on 11 years fighting for public lands at CWPIn this special episode of The Landscape, the entire Center for Western Priorities team joins us for an interview with Jennifer Rokala, CWP’s outgoing executive director, to celebrate her 11 years leading the organization. Jen reflects on key victories throughout her tenure at CWP, the organization’s evolution as a communications-driven conservation hub, and her advice for Aaron as he steps into the role of executive director.
Plus, the team talks about the best food in the West. Here are the restaurants mentioned during this episode:
Hot Tomato Pizza – Fruita, Colorado
Bin 707 – Grand Junction, Colorado
Eegee’s – Tucson...
2026-05-0743 min
The LandscapeJennifer Rokala on 11 years fighting for public lands at CWPIn this special episode of The Landscape, the entire Center for Western Priorities team joins us for an interview with Jennifer Rokala, CWP’s outgoing executive director, to celebrate her 11 years leading the organization. Jen reflects on key victories throughout her tenure at CWP, the organization’s evolution as a communications-driven conservation hub, and her advice for Aaron as he steps into the role of executive director.
Plus, the team talks about the best food in the West. Here are the restaurants mentioned during this episode:
Hot Tomato Pizza – Fruita, Colorado
Bin 707 – Grand Junction, Colorado
Eegee’s – Tucson...
2026-05-0743 min
Wedding Planner Society PodcastThe Follow-Up That Builds ReferralsA baby shower invitation landed in the mailbox — and it wasn't from a close friend or a family member. It was from a bride whose wedding Krisy Thomas, Senior Educator with The CWP Society, had planned years earlier. She wasn't inviting the vendor. She was inviting someone she genuinely wanted in the room for one of the most personal moments of her life.That's what this episode is about.Most wedding planners are exceptional at the before — the planning, the logistics, the wedding day itself. But the window that follows? The quiet stretch after "thank you"...
2026-05-0416 min
Wedding Planner Society PodcastStop Delaying Your Business DecisionsMaster Certified Wedding Planner Tish Clay joins CWP Society Senior Educator Krisy Thomas for a conversation that will feel uncomfortably familiar.If you've ever wrapped a wedding, sat down in the quiet, and told yourself this is the week you fix your pricing — then watched that promise disappear the moment the next inquiry landed, you already know what we're talking about. That pattern has a name: chronic postponement. And it's one of the most expensive habits in this industry.In this episode, we break down how it shows up differently depending on where you are in...
2026-04-2737 min
Wedding Planner Society PodcastWhy Your Content Might Be Costing You ClientsThere's a fine line between marketing yourself and accidentally making yourself obsolete. Most planners cross it every week without realizing it.In this episode, CWP Society Founder and CEO Laurie Hartwell and Senior Educator Krisy Thomas sit down together to dig into what they're calling "planner code" — the professional responsibility we all share to protect the value of wedding planning and coordination. Because oversharing doesn't just hurt one business. It erodes pricing and trust across the entire profession.They walk through the three places planners most often give away the milk for free: social media co...
2026-04-2028 min
Wedding Planner Society PodcastThe ROI You're Not CalculatingYou can be fully booked and still feel like you're starting over every January.That gap — between staying busy and actually building something — is exactly what this episode is about. So many wedding planners and coordinators invest in client-facing upgrades while quietly avoiding the one investment that compounds over time: their own professional development.Matt Mitchell, Co-Founder and CEO of Event Ledger — a bookkeeping and advisory firm built specifically for event professionals — joins Senior Educator of the CWP Society, Krisy Thomas to talk about why that pattern exists and what it's actually costing us. Matt has been...
2026-04-1444 min
Antenne RingkulturAntenne Ringkultur [Ausgabe 63]: Auf Achse "CWP WobCatchCup 2026"
Im September 2025 startete der "Schlager Schläger" Andi Theque eine Wrestlingsparte beim VFL Wolfsburg e.V. in deren "Catch Wrestling Training" jeder von nun an das Handwerk eines Wrestlers erlernen konnte. Am 28.03.2026 wurde in Wolfsburg in Zusammenarbeit mit der CWP zum ersten Mal der "WobCatchCup" ausgetragen und natürlich waren Basti und Willi für Antenne Ringkultur vor Ort um für euch Eindrücke der Veranstaltung zu sammeln. Wer das Ding am Ende gewonnen hat und ob sich eine Reise nach Wolfsburg lohnt, erfahrt ihr nur, wenn ihr reinhört. Wir wünschen viel Spaß!
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2026-04-081h 26
Wedding Planner Society PodcastHow Wedding Planners Can Elevate the Client ExperienceYour clients may never see your vendor emails, your production notes, or the quiet fixes you make in the background. But they absolutely feel the result. That "certified difference" shows up as ease, trust, and the unmistakable sense that someone capable is leading the room.In this episode, Senior Educator Krisy Thomas is joined by Master Certified Wedding Planners and CWP Society Educators Emma Cockerham and Riley Snyder to connect the dots between vendor leadership and the client experience — because vendor management isn't just timelines and checklists. It's the real work that protects the visible wedding day....
2026-04-0632 min
Wedding Planner Society PodcastAre You Leading Weddings Or Just Surviving ThemKrisy Thomas, Senior Educator at The CWP Society, is joined by Master Certified Wedding Planner Nicole Martinez for an honest conversation about what it actually takes to lead with confidence on wedding day — not just survive it.If you've ever had the quiet thought, I hope nothing major happens today because I'm not sure what I'd do — this episode is for you. Nicole shares what shifted when she stopped treating wedding planning as something you simply pick up along the way and started building a real foundation through structured education. The difference isn't subtle. It shows up in h...
2026-03-2333 min
Wedding Planner Society PodcastThe Standard for Diverse CelebrationsIn this episode, Krisy Thomas, Senior Educator with The CWP Society, is joined by Rima Shaw, Certified Wedding Planner and Certified Educator, for a conversation that goes straight at one of the most uncomfortable moments in our industry — that jolt of panic when a couple asks you to lead a culturally rich, multi-day celebration you don't fully understand.Together, they unpack what true preparation really looks like: before the inquiry call, before the proposal, and long before the wedding day. They dig into the difference between curiosity and genuine cultural fluency, why "figuring it out as you go...
2026-03-0235 min
Cooking with positivity2026 CWP Awards✨🏆 THE 2026 CWP AWARDS | Tonight We Crowned Positivity 🏆✨Welcome to the official 2026 CWP Awards presented by Cooking With Positivity — a night dedicated to honoring creators, storytellers, entrepreneurs, musicians, podcasters, writers, and community leaders who are shaping culture with purpose.This isn’t just an awards show.This is CWP Family.🌟 2026 Award Categories Honored:🎵 Positively Musical Award💼 Positively Business Award📰 Positively Mag Award🎙️ Fellow Podcasters Award✍🏾 CWP Writers Society Award🌎 Positively Social Award🎧 Musical Contributor RecognitionEach nominee represents creativity, consistency...
2026-03-0131 min
Cooking with positivity2026 CWP Awards✨🏆 THE 2026 CWP AWARDS | Tonight We Crowned Positivity 🏆✨Welcome to the official 2026 CWP Awards presented by Cooking With Positivity — a night dedicated to honoring creators, storytellers, entrepreneurs, musicians, podcasters, writers, and community leaders who are shaping culture with purpose.This isn’t just an awards show.This is CWP Family.🌟 2026 Award Categories Honored:🎵 Positively Musical Award💼 Positively Business Award📰 Positively Mag Award🎙️ Fellow Podcasters Award✍🏾 CWP Writers Society Award🌎 Positively Social Award🎧 Musical Contributor RecognitionEach nominee represents creativity, consistency, and commitment to uplifting others through their craft.🔥 Featured Performances By:KingsleyKing KaziPoetically Enigmatic🎙 Hosted by:Zykia McCoy & Lisa Deshon🎨 Graphics & Creative Direction:Zykia McCoy🎧 Musical Contribution:Radio R...
2026-03-0131 min
Wedding Planner Society PodcastRaise The Standard Or Erode The TrustWeddings don't come with a second chance — and yet too many planners are still showing up underprepared, overpromising, and hoping it all works out. In this episode, CWP Society Founder and CEO Laurie Hartwell and Senior Educator Krisy Thomas pull back the curtain on what's really at stake when planners skip the education and go straight to the business card.This isn't about gatekeeping or status. It's about protection — for couples trusting us with one of the most significant days of their lives, for the vendors we work alongside, and for the reputation of this profession as a wh...
2026-02-2340 min
Wedding Planner Society PodcastThe Turning PointWhat if the moment that changes your wedding planning career isn't a lucky break, but a choice you make today?CWP Society Senior Educator, Krisy Thomas, opens up about being an introvert in a relationship-driven industry and how a recognized credential transformed the room before she even spoke. From that first venue meeting as a Certified Wedding Planner to national features and trusted partnerships, this story tracks how credibility, structure, and community create momentum that lasts.We dig into five real turning points from planners at different stages:The Burnout Breakthrough — Ho...
2026-02-1620 min
Wedding Planner Society PodcastFrom Winging It To Owning ItDoubt on wedding day can be quiet but crushing—the second-guessing after a tough call, the 2 a.m. mental replay, the nagging feeling that something's off even when the night goes "fine." That's what winging it feels like, even when you're good at what you do.In this episode, From Winging It to Owning It, Krisy Thomas, Senior Educator with The CWP Society, sits down with Master Certified Wedding Planners, Nikki Rodgers and Brittney Poole, to unpack how they made the shift from reactive problem-solving to confident, visible leadership that vendors trust and couples feel.We...
2026-02-1045 min
Wedding Planner Society PodcastRethinking Success: Choose The Career Path That FitsCertified Wedding Planner, Industry Advancement Director, and Director of Student Organizations, Ashley Babbit, joins CWP Society's Senior Educator, Krisy Thomas for this episode. What if the right credential didn't just polish your bio—but changed how you see your future? We sit down with Ashley to unpack how structured training, community, and ongoing education turn hesitant beginners into confident pros. From moving to a new market with zero contacts to landing roles that play to her strengths, Ashley shows how certification can be the spark that opens doors you didn't know to knock on.We walk through th...
2026-02-0223 min
Wedding Planner Society PodcastWhat Happens When Trust Has ProofIn this podcast, Krisy Thomas, Senior Educator of The CWP Society, shares how a quiet moment at a venue changed everything: a sales manager noticed the credential and suddenly the conversation shifted from uncertainty to trust. That small recognition became the spark that accelerated a brand-new wedding planning business into a full-time career within a year.We pull back the curtain on why certification doesn't just open doors—it shortens the timeline from introduction to preferred lists, nurtures stronger vendor relationships, and helps venues view you as a safe, skilled partner.We walk through the ea...
2026-01-2615 min
Wedding Planner Society PodcastHow Certification Changes the Way Venues See (and Trust) YouVenues don’t gamble with their space—or their reputation. In this episode, Krisy Thomas, Senior Educator of the CWP Society, is joined by Nikki Rodgers, Master Certified Wedding Planner and Certified Educator, and Aisha Garnett, Master Certified Wedding Planner and Certified Educator, for a candid conversation about why certification instantly changes how venues perceive and trust wedding planners.We break down why certification instantly changes the way managers read your emails, respond to your calls, and welcome you on site, and how that shift gets you onto preferred lists faster. With master certified planners Nikki Rogers and...
2026-01-1935 min
Wedding Planner Society PodcastFrom Chaos to Clarity: Systems That Support Your BusinessJoin Krisy Thomas, Senior Educator of the CWP Society, and Laurie Hartwell, Founder and CEO of the CWP Society, for a conversation designed to help wedding planners start the year with clarity—not chaos.We break down the four pillars that keep a wedding planning business strong in 2026: precise packages, protective contracts, a guided workflow with strong presentations, and continuing education that helps you stay high touch in a tech-heavy world. If you’ve struggled with scope creep, unclear deliverables, or clients asking “what’s next,” this conversation gives you a concrete path to protect your time, profit, an...
2026-01-1232 min
Wedding Planner Society PodcastThe Power of Wedding Industry RelationshipsIn this episode, Krisy Thomas, COO of the CWP Society, sits down with two incredible relationship pros: Amanda Borrero, Certified Wedding Planner and Certified Educator, and Aisha Garnett, Master Certified Wedding Planner and Certified Educator. Together, they unpack how planners turn vendors into true collaborators, leverage community for confidence, and keep ethics front and center while growing a business that lasts.They dig into the real difference between a reliable vendor and a "friendor," and why relatability, respect, and consistent check-ins transform event days and client outcomes. You'll hear practical ways to collaborate without competing—from thoughtful in...
2025-12-1641 min
Wedding Planner Society PodcastSacred Spaces: Working With (Not Against) Church RulesChurch weddings don't have to be a battlefield between sacred tradition and creative vision. Join Krisy Thomas, COO of the CWP Society, alongside Emma Cockerham, Master Certified Wedding Planner and Certified Educator, and Riley Snider, Master Certified Wedding Planner and Certified Educator, as they reveal how alignment—not conflict—transforms church ceremonies into seamless, deeply meaningful experiences.What you'll discover:The three-lane model that changes everything: church coordinators protect sacred flow, creative vendors drive visual and emotional impact, and you—the planner—connect it all. Discover the language we use to set expectations early, g...
2025-12-0820 min
Wedding Planner Society PodcastThe Year-End Financial Reset: Closing Out 2025 StrongReady to stop playing catch-up and start leading your business with clarity? We're closing out 2025 with finance expert and Master Certified Wedding Planner Matt Mitchell to help you run a clean, confident year-end reset.Together we walk through the exact steps to reconcile your accounts, fix messy categories, and review your numbers with curiosity instead of criticism—so you can see what truly worked, where money leaked, and how to design a profitable 2026 you'll actually enjoy living.We dig into a practical financial debrief: which services were profitable versus just popular, how to assess expenses by...
2025-12-0432 min
Wedding Planner Society Podcast100th Episode: Celebrating Our Favorite Moments & Answering Your Burning Questions🎉 Episode 100: Two Hours of Game-Changing Wisdom You Don't Want to MissWe're throwing a party—and you're invited! Join Laurie Hartwell, Founder and CEO of the CWP Society, and Krisy, COO of the CWP Society and Master Certified Wedding Planner, for our milestone 100th episode—a special two-hour celebration packed with stories, breakthroughs, and the hard-won advice that's transformed countless planning careers.Settle in for the full experience as we revisit our favorite moments from 100 episodes, then dive deep into the questions planners are asking right now: How do I price...
2025-11-172h 09
Wedding Planner Society PodcastIntentional Growth For Wedding PlannersIn this rapid-fire solo episode, Krisy Thomas, COO of the CWP Society, shares a practical blueprint for wedding planners ready to make 2025 more profitable and organized. She walks through a simple reflection exercise to identify what's energizing your business versus what's draining it, then covers the systems and boundaries that create sustainable growth. You'll hear specific examples for streamlining timelines, controlling scope creep, and communicating with confidence—plus why certification and professional development provide frameworks that keep you current and connected. The episode wraps with a concrete action plan: define your version of growth, fix one system, hold one bo...
2025-11-1308 min
Wedding Planner Society PodcastBeyond the Surface: What It Really Takes to Plan South Asian CelebrationsJoin Krisy Thomas, COO of the CWP Society, and Certified Wedding Planner & Certified Wedding Planner & Certified Educator, Rima Shah, as they dismantle the dangerous assumption that South Asian weddings are just "bigger centerpieces on a longer timeline."This is a masterclass in what multi-day celebrations actually demand: extended vendor access, hospitality infrastructure most venues ignore, and contracts built for sacred ceremony sequences—not just "out by midnight" clauses.You'll hear:The real-time breakdown of an ambitious decor installation gone sideways—and the exact triage protocol that saved the dayNon-negotiable venue requirements most team...
2025-11-1029 min