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Curated and Crafted PodcastThe Profit Leak Audit: Why You’re Booked but Still StressedSend us a textRevenue is vanity. Profit is oxygen. And if your business is booked but you’re still stressed, still scrambling, still wondering where the money went… you’re not “bad at business.” You’ve got a leak.In this Season 1 finale of Curated & Crafted, Dom + Kinsey run a rapid-fire Profit Leak Audit for experience-based businesses — event planners, beverage teams, hospitality, creatives, and high-touch service founders who keep saying yes… then pay for it later.In this episode, we break down:The real difference...
2026-01-2934 min
Wedding Day PodcastHow Wedding Planners Make Big Design Ideas Work in Small Spaces | Wedding Day Podcast Ep 60Send a text🎧Listen to learn:How wedding planners adapt big design ideas to fit small or limited venuesCreative ways planners use lighting, layout and production strategy to maximize impactWhy problem-solving is one of the most valuable skills a wedding planner bringsHow to create and hold boundaries with your vendor teamWhat couples should know about flexible, experience-driven wedding designIn this episode of the Wedding Day Podcast, host Sonja Babich and co-host Chelsea Gibson sit down with Dominique Mattessino, Executive Planner and Founder of Arizona-based wedding planning company Soul Agave.Recorded ons...
2026-01-2320 minCurated and Crafted PodcastTrades, Sponsorships & Partnerships: Stop Getting Played (and Start Getting Paid)Send us a textCollabs can build your brand—or bleed your margins while you smile through it.In Episode 19 of Curated & Crafted, Dom + Kinsey unpack the difference between trade, sponsorship, and partnership, why “great exposure” is usually a trap when it’s vague, and how to structure collaboration agreements that protect your profit, time, and peace.Inside this episode:A clear breakdown of trade vs sponsorship vs partnershipThe truth about hard costs: if you’re paying them, it’s not a trade5 r...
2026-01-1540 minCurated and Crafted PodcastYour 20s Lied to You (Here’s What We Wish We Knew)Send us a textYour 20s will humble you — but they’ll also hand you the blueprint.In Episode 18 of Curated & Crafted, we go back to the decade that built us — the messy, magical, and sometimes miserable years that forced us to grow before we were ready. From rushing milestones to mistaking control for peace, we’re unpacking the real lessons our 20s gave us (and what we’d do differently if we could).Dom shares her story of becoming a young mom, building from scratch, and redefining success beyond survival. Kinsey talks about the...
2026-01-0127 minCurated and Crafted PodcastThings We’re No Longer Apologizing ForSend us a textEpisode 17 — Things We’re No Longer Apologizing ForHow often do you apologize for things you were never wrong for?In this episode of Curated & Crafted, Dom and Kinsey have an honest, grounded conversation about the things they are no longer shrinking, softening, or saying sorry for — their voices, their growth, their faith, and the space they take up.This episode explores:Why apologizing for “keeping the peace” can actually cost you your identityWhat it means to protect your peace without hidingHow fear of people kee...
2025-12-1828 minCurated and Crafted PodcastThe High, The Crash & The Quiet In Between of the Events IndustrySend us a textBig wins hit different when you work in events, entrepreneurship, or any creative field. One minute you’re riding the adrenaline of a launch or a massive event… the next, your body is buzzing, your brain is silent, and you feel weirdly empty instead of celebratory.In this short, powerful episode, Dominique & Kinsey crack open the emotional side of success — the part no one prepares you for:The unexpected “post-win crash” and why it feels like an emotional hangoverWhy your soul sometimes needs extra time to catch up to your accomplish...
2025-12-1117 minCurated and Crafted PodcastThe Version of You That Held This Year Together… and Why She Can’t Lead the Next OneSend us a textThis episode is a mirror — not the flattering kind, but the honest one. The version of you that held this year together? She was strong. She was necessary. She got you here. But she is not the woman meant to lead your next season.In this vulnerable December conversation, Dom & Kinsey unpack the identity shift that happens when the adrenaline stops and life finally gets quiet. This is the moment you realize how much you’ve been carrying… and how much you’ve been avoiding.We get real...
2025-12-0437 minCurated and Crafted PodcastThe Loneliness of the Holidays (Even When You’re Not Alone)Send us a textWhy do the holidays feel heavy… even when you're surrounded by people? Why does the season that’s “supposed to be joyful” bring up exhaustion, comparison, grief, and pressure — especially for women building businesses, managing homes, and holding everyone else together?In this episode, we go deep into the quiet parts of the holiday season — the parts no one admits out loud. We talk about: • Feeling lonely in a crowded room • Carrying the invisible weight of holiday expectations • Entrepreneurship during Q4 pressure • Traditions that don’t fit anymor...
2025-11-2744 minCurated and Crafted PodcastWhat If Control Is Just Fear?Send us a textEpisode 13: What If Control Is Just Fear?Today we talk about something big: Why trying to control everything actually comes from fear — and how letting go helps us find peace.We share:Why control makes us feel “safe”How fear sneaks into our choicesWhat it looks like to give things to GodWhy faith helps us run our businessesHow to stop holding everything so tightWhat real peace feels likeHow God shows up in small momentsHow to trust even when it’s hardThis ep...
2025-11-2037 minCurated and Crafted PodcastWhat Success Actually CostsSend us a textCurated & Crafted — Episode 12: What Success Actually CostsEveryone talks about success. Few talk about the receipts.In this episode, Dom and Kinsey get real about what it actually costs to build the life and business you’ve dreamed of — the missed moments, the relationships that shift, and the versions of yourself you’ve had to leave behind. From motherhood to entrepreneurship, they unpack what it means to chase big dreams without losing yourself in the process.It’s honest, raw, and a little emotional — because the truth is...
2025-11-1335 minCurated and Crafted PodcastThe Tables We Sit AtSend us a textThere’s power in the tables we sit at — and the ones we choose to build ourselves. In this episode, Dominique and Kinsey unpack what it really means to curate your circle: who pours into you, who drains you, and how to protect your energy while growing into the rooms you once dreamed of being in.It’s part self-check, part soul talk — about boundaries, discernment, and the courage to know when you’ve outgrown a space. From the myth of “earning your seat” to the moment you realize you can just build you...
2025-11-0633 minCurated and Crafted PodcastThe Next GenerationSend us a textEpisode 10: The Next Generation This one’s personal — and a little chaotic in the best way. For our tenth episode, we’re passing the mic to the next generation. Our kids — Kolton (17), Kade (13), Cascius (11), and Casanova (6) — share what it’s really like to grow up watching us build brands, chase dreams, and run our businesses.From homeschool life and jiu-jitsu tournaments to event setups and late-night calls, they’ve seen every side of entrepreneurship — the burnout, the bounce back, and the big wins. Their answers are raw...
2025-10-2940 minCurated and Crafted PodcastDesigning the Client Journey: From Hello to Raving FanSend us a text🎙️ Episode 9 — Designing the Client Journey: From Hello to Raving FanWelcome back to Curated & Crafted — where luxury meets intention and business meets soul.In this episode, Dom and Kinsey break down the real client experience — from the first “hello” to the moment they become lifelong fans. Whether you’re in weddings, events, or the luxury service space, this conversation dives deep into how to create connection, trust, and retention through every touchpoint.We talk about: ✨ Turning one-time clients into repeat advocates ✨ Why luxury brands often miss the m...
2025-10-2333 minCurated and Crafted PodcastThe Unsexy Stuff That Scales — Systems, Discipline & Freedom in BusinessSend us a textEpisode 8 | The Unsexy Stuff That Scales — Systems, Discipline & Freedom in BusinessBehind every “effortless” brand is a pile of unsexy work. In this episode, Dominique & Kinsey get real about the backbone of sustainable success — the workflows, systems, and discipline that make scaling possible (and give you your freedom back).If you’ve ever wondered how to balance creativity with structure, or how to stop feeling chained to your business — this one’s your permission slip to fall in love with the boring stuff.We talk about:Why workfl...
2025-10-1632 minCurated and Crafted PodcastThe Coffee Rave Episode — Building Balance, Sisterhood & Soul in BusinessSend us a text Episode 7: “The Coffee Rave Episode — Building Balance, Sisterhood & Soul in Business”This one’s special. Recorded live at our official podcast launch (yes, complete with coffee, glitter, and loud music), Dom and Kinsey open up about what it really looks like to juggle motherhood, business, and ambition without losing yourself in the chaos.They dig into:How to create time for yourself when every part of life is pulling on youThe power of women who hold you accountable and lift you higherWhy community, grace, and rhythm matter whe...
2025-10-0921 minCurated and Crafted PodcastLet It Be Easy — Permission to Stop Overcomplicating EverythingSend us a textEpisode 6: Let It Be Easy — Permission to Stop Overcomplicating EverythingWhy do we equate chaos with accomplishment? In this episode of Curated & Crafted, Dominique and Kinsey unpack the myth that “harder” means “better” in business, events, and life. From overstuffed inboxes to client scope creep, they share personal stories of when complexity got in the way—and how choosing ease has transformed the way they lead teams, serve clients, and build sustainable brands.You’ll hear: ✨ Why clarity is kindness (for clients, staff, and yourself). #Br...
2025-10-0237 minCurated and Crafted PodcastFed or Depleted — Are You Building a Business That Still Feeds You?Send us a textIn Episode 5 of Curated & Crafted, Dominique and Kinsey crack open one of the hardest questions every founder faces: is your business feeding you… or draining you?From setting client boundaries to recognizing when you’re stuck serving others instead of honoring your original vision, this conversation gets real about alignment, burnout, and the freedom we all started our businesses for.We talk: ✨ How to know when you’re no longer building for you ✨ Why boundaries + systems protect both you and your clients
2025-09-2533 minCurated and Crafted PodcastCollaborate or Compete? What Community Over Competition Really TakesSend us a textEpisode 4: Collaborate or Compete? What Community Over Competition Really TakesIn this episode of Curated & Crafted, Dominique and Kinsey get real about the buzzphrase “community over competition.” What does it actually mean in practice, and how do you know if you’re truly building community—or just chasing clout? They unpack the difference between healthy competition and toxic comparison, why gatekeeping kills growth, and how staying in your lane creates room for everyone at the table. From mastermind rooms to wedding industry collaborations, this conversation pulls back the curtain on the m...
2025-09-1829 minCurated and Crafted PodcastThe Cost of Creativity: Rebuilding, Boundaries & Leading Through Highs and LowsSend us a text🎙️ Episode 3: The Cost of Creativity: Rebuilding, Boundaries & Leading Through Highs and LowsEpisode Description: In this deeply personal conversation, Dominique and Kinsey dive into what it really takes to stay creative while carrying the weight of leadership. From the highs of producing a black-tie gala that set new standards in the wedding industry to the heartbreak of sudden personal loss, Dom opens up about navigating extremes and finding clarity in the midst of chaos. Together, they unpack how creativity becomes both a mirror and a compass, why b...
2025-09-1745 minCurated and Crafted PodcastNavigating Slow Seasons Without Losing Your Mind (or Momentum)Send us a textEpisode 2: Navigating Slow Seasons Without Losing Your Mind (or Momentum)Slow seasons happen to every business — but what you do with them makes all the difference.In this episode of Curated & Crafted, Dom and Kinsey go over the biggest mistakes entrepreneurs make when things quiet down — like slipping into the “not enough” mindset or scrambling to force growth that isn’t there.They share what’s worked for them instead: using reflection as a reset, staying grateful for the season you just had, and using do...
2025-09-1730 minCurated and Crafted PodcastThe Who & The Why Behind Curated & Crafted PodcastSend us a textEvery brand has a beginning, but not every founder story gets told with honesty. In our very first episode of Curated & Crafted, we — Dominique and Kinsey — pull back the curtain on why we started this podcast, the lessons that shaped our journey, and the movement we’re building for entrepreneurs, creatives, and leaders who want more than highlight reels.We talk about the moments that made us realize we couldn’t keep following someone else’s playbook, the parts of our identity that infuse everything we create at Soul Agave and Liquid Cat...
2025-09-1235 min