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The Cookie Table | A Wedding and Relationship PodcastThe Cookie Table | A Wedding and Relationship Podcast25. Baking Break: Introducing My New AdventureIt's time to finally pull back the curtain to my newest endeavor. No this is not the end of Joyful Events by Jade, but the start of something entirely new to Pittsburgh that my heart speaks strongly to. Where did the inspiration come from? Take a listen, and if you're a fellow parent-entrepreneur, know that you are not alone. Join The Cookie Table Family on Instagram @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠thecookietablepodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and follow along with my business endeavors @j⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠oyfuleventsbyjade⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠brieandbaskets⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , AND NOW - @joyfulcommons2025-06-0412 minThe Cookie Table | A Wedding and Relationship PodcastThe Cookie Table | A Wedding and Relationship Podcast24. Baking Break: The (Gross) Wedding Planner ObsessionJust like in any industry, your eyes begin to open a little wider as the years go on and the deeper in you get. Sometimes it just takes one big circumstance to happen to you for your eyes to widen even more. For me, it was a failed vendor event. This episode I tell the story of what exactly happened, and despite the frustrations and disappointment, why I feel it actually all happened for a reason. Join The Cookie Table Family on Instagram @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠thecookietablepodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and follow along with my business endeavors @j⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠oyfuleventsbyjade⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠brieandbaskets⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠2025-05-2116 minThe Cookie Table | A Wedding and Relationship PodcastThe Cookie Table | A Wedding and Relationship Podcast23. Heather Davis Inc. | Goodbye to the "Heather Power Suit Bitch"I popped the Prosecco with Heather Davis of Heather Davis Inc. and CEO of Day Of Pittsburgh on this week's episode, and I am honored to be the platform she chose to walk us through her story. From her days as a nomad, to settling in Pittsburgh, non-profit life, launching a wedding planning company solely based on day-of coordination, her first attempt at her coaching business with her "power suit" persona, all lead her to this new era that she's currently entering. My direct questions regarding her past persona were met with honest, vulnerable answers, and the...2025-05-071h 07The Cookie Table | A Wedding and Relationship PodcastThe Cookie Table | A Wedding and Relationship Podcast22. Jason Granda, Jade's Husband | Navigating Parenthood & Life As Fellow EntrepreneursI am beyond grateful to have my wonderful husband, Jason, join me on this week's episode of The Cookie Table. This cutie patootie even baked his own cookies! Over a crisp Spoonwood Brewing Cold City Drip Coffee Blonde Ale, we dove deep into what life is like juggling a toddler, our separate businesses, aspirations, and time for each other. My most vulnerable episode yet - I'm just thankful you're here and you're listening. Follow along to Jason's exterior remodeling escapades: @newlookpghwww.newlookexteriors.pro2025-04-2346 minThe Cookie Table | A Wedding and Relationship PodcastThe Cookie Table | A Wedding and Relationship Podcast21. Ali & Sam with Wanderlust Weddings & Events | Overcharging, Percentage Based Pricing, & No Hotels - We Don't Want A TourFresh off a stellar rebrand, I am honored to have my favorite sister duo & fellow planning colleagues, Wanderlust Weddings & Events, join me around The Cookie Table for some heavy planner talk! Ali & Sam have always resonated with me on a personal level because we have a lot of the same principals when it comes to this industry. So of course, we dive deep into: Growing a planning team to be able to have a full time employCharging extra for rehearsal coordination or to set up a cookie tableRandom DMs from vendors asking to be placed on...2025-04-0949 minThe Cookie Table | A Wedding and Relationship PodcastThe Cookie Table | A Wedding and Relationship Podcast20. Brittany of The Pittsburgh Bachelorette | Pierogi Princess NationAre you feeling stumped with bachelorette party planning? Pittsburgh hasn't had a one stop shop resource for bachelorette parties - until now. The Pittsburgh Bachelorette, created by Brittany Pavlik (also the owner of Candid Content Co) is launching very very soon! With the high expense of weddings as they are, hometown bachelorettes are making a come back, and Brittany is your full service guide on where to go, what activities to plan, and even where you should stay.Listen to this week's episode to learn the official launch date, the Pittsburgh related themes that Brittany...2025-03-2640 minThe Cookie Table | A Wedding and Relationship PodcastThe Cookie Table | A Wedding and Relationship Podcast19. Dallas of Renuva Med Spa | Baby Botox is a LIEDallas Michelucci, owner of Renuva Med Spa, joins me to talk all things skincare and injectables prior to your wedding day. If you've been considering a treatment but have been scared to try something new before one of the biggest days of your life, Dallas walks us through everything there is to know about having the perfect, natural glow for your wedding day. Dallas debunks the myth behind baby botox, discusses the perfect timeline to achieving your desired look before your big day, why you should be focusing on your full face and not just one area...2025-03-1244 minThe Cookie Table | A Wedding and Relationship PodcastThe Cookie Table | A Wedding and Relationship Podcast18. Kaitlyn of Steel City Florals | Sustainability, Tariff Impact, & Floral CostsNothing better than cookies straight from an authentic Pittsburgh Cookie Table to start off this week's episode!On the cusp of a rebrand, Kaitlyn Caramela of Steel City Florals joins me to really dig into why wedding flowers cost so much. Even though we live in Pittsburgh, we still have weddings and events all year round, so how is this possible when we can't grow many flowers in cold weather? Understanding the time that truly goes into cleaning glass rentals, sustainability efforts, worldwide shipping, and more will have you feeling less confused about...2025-02-2649 minThe Cookie Table | A Wedding and Relationship PodcastThe Cookie Table | A Wedding and Relationship Podcast17. DJ Jess | Tarot Cards, Egos, & Review FraudTo kick off this week's episode, we had a listener weigh in and response to a topic from Episode 16 - officiant's moving out of the way for the first kiss. Thank you⁠Unity by Kristine⁠ for your message and insight!⁠DJ Jess⁠, Intuitive & Energetic Vibe Curator, joins The Cookie Table to talk about her uniqueness to thriving on client connection with witchy AF vibes. Jess read me a tarot card that spoke VERY closely to me. She also share with me how she spilled coffee on her DJ deck right as dancing was starting!We also jum...2025-02-1251 minThe Cookie Table | A Wedding and Relationship PodcastThe Cookie Table | A Wedding and Relationship Podcast16. Rachel Rowland | Threads, Backlight, & Vendor GalleriesRachel Rowland joins the podcast to shine a light on being your (polished) self in this industry as a wedding veteran.With 15 years of running her own photography business, I wanted her POV on a few industry hot topics such as shooting into light, and officiants moving out of the way for the first kiss.I also wanted to follow up with another photographer from my last guest episode on trying to get further clarity on the expectation for vendor galleries.And lastly, photographers deserve a party, too.@rachelrowland2025-01-291h 05The Cookie Table | A Wedding and Relationship PodcastThe Cookie Table | A Wedding and Relationship Podcast15: Baking Break | Off-Season RefreshOur last episode of 2024! Ending it with a final Baking Break to discuss how to hit the reset button during the off-season.VENDORS: How do you plan to show up for your business during the off-season?COUPLES: Don't lose site of planning during the winter months.Join The Cookie Table Family on Instagram @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠thecookietablepodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and follow along with my business endeavors @j⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠oyfuleventsbyjade⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠brieandbaskets⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠2024-11-2718 minThe Cookie Table | A Wedding and Relationship PodcastThe Cookie Table | A Wedding and Relationship Podcast14. Baking Break | Kids at WeddingsI always find this topic so interesting because there's usually such a strong yes or no response towards it. As a mother AND a wedding vendor - let's put this one on the table.Nearlywed, guest, or wedding vendor this question is for you - kids at weddings - yay or nay?Thank you to all of my amazing guests this week who sent in messages or audio!Mara withM20 Media@kidseatpghMia withClicksburgh Retro Rentals &Oh So Frilly EventsVictoria withBurgh Brides2025 Joyful Events by Jade Client,Jamie...2024-11-2031 minThe Cookie Table | A Wedding and Relationship PodcastThe Cookie Table | A Wedding and Relationship Podcast13. Baking Break | My Personal ReasonTaking this week after the election to not talk politics, but to share a very personal life story with you that the election results inspired me to share.I believe most people vote selfishly for one or two strong reasons. Spread love & kindness and an open ear to everyone and their reasons or personal stories. This one is mine.TRIGGER WARNING: MiscarriageThank you for joining me for another Baking Break!Join The Cookie Table Family on Instagram @⁠⁠⁠thecookietablepodcast⁠⁠⁠ and follow along with my business endeavors @j⁠⁠⁠oyfuleventsbyjade⁠⁠⁠ & @⁠⁠⁠brieandbaskets⁠2024-11-1321 minThe Cookie Table | A Wedding and Relationship PodcastThe Cookie Table | A Wedding and Relationship Podcast12. Michael Will Photographers | Content, Canditorial, & ChoppedMichael Willjoins The Cookie Table to discuss bridging the gap between photographers & planners and how we can work better together.We dive into:Collaborative Instagram PostsWorking together on the day-of timelineToasts during dinnerTagging vendors on InstagramSharing photo galleriesand we also discuss his specific photography style & how he doesn't want your wedding to feel like a full blown photo shoot.⁠www.michaelwillphotography.com⁠⁠@michaelwillpro⁠Join The Cookie Table Family on Instagram @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠thecookietablepodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and follow along with my business endeavors @j⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠oyfuleventsbyjade⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠brieandbaskets⁠2024-10-2450 minThe Cookie Table | A Wedding and Relationship PodcastThe Cookie Table | A Wedding and Relationship Podcast11. Maddie of Maria V's Bridal Boutique | Barefoot Girlies, Woo Crew, & Drop Waist GownsMaria V's Bridal Boutique, located in Oakmont, PA, is a Mid-Curvy bridal boutique focused on personalizing your dress shopping experience. Owner Maddie Vargo sits down with me to discuss all your pressing questions regarding wedding dress shopping: - What's the difference between a boutique & a shop? - How are dresses & designers chosen for your boutique? - Advice to those looking for their dream dress - The ideal time on when to begin dress shopping- 2025/2026 dress trends& oh yeah, it’s okay to not...2024-10-1640 minThe Cookie Table | A Wedding and Relationship PodcastThe Cookie Table | A Wedding and Relationship Podcast10. Anita with Half Light Events | Physician by Day, Fairies, & South Asian WeddingsHalf Light Eventsspecializes in South Asian Weddings, and Anita is breaking into the Pittsburgh market with fresh, modern designs & innovative ideas.Anita joins The Cookie Table to educate us all on what it's like to plan a multi-day wedding celebration and most importantly, why someone planning multiple events needs to not only charge, but deserves, sooo much more.@halflighteventsJoin The Cookie Table Family on Instagram @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠thecookietablepodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and follow along with my business endeavors @j⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠oyfuleventsbyjade⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠brieandbaskets⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Thank you⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Grandview Bakery⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for filling this episode's cookie table!2024-10-0940 minThe Cookie Table | A Wedding and Relationship PodcastThe Cookie Table | A Wedding and Relationship Podcast09. Victoria of Burgh Brides | Expired Passports, No No Cash Bars, & Battling Hairy Cell LeukemiaThe Founder & mastermind behindBurgh Brides, Victoria Deardorff, joins me on as we have a wonderful conversation surrounding the Pittsburgh Wedding scene, why vendors should spend their advertising dollars with Burgh Brides over The Knot, and she shares with us her daily challenges surrounding her medical journey. She also addresses a few concerns from her Burgh Brides Vendors.We also discuss:What she looks for in vendors when vetting them for her platform.Her wedding hot takes from someone who sees it all.How the industry has changed since COVIDWhat's next for Burgh Brides2024-09-2547 minThe Cookie Table | A Wedding and Relationship PodcastThe Cookie Table | A Wedding and Relationship Podcast08. Kelly McCleary with Hey Sugar Social & Just Wed Social | Content Creators Aren't Trying To Take Your JobKelly withHey Sugar Social &Just Wed Social followed her gut and ignored all of the haters when she added content creation to her social media management company.We dive into her current rebrand, her tremendous growth, & what went wrong on her own wedding day.Most importantly, we discuss how content creators aren't there to take the job of the photographer or videographer. Do exclusivity clauses from photographers & videographers pose issues for content creators? And can we expect for content creation to stay as raw as it is, or to turn into higher produced reels or...2024-09-1842 minThe Cookie Table | A Wedding and Relationship PodcastThe Cookie Table | A Wedding and Relationship Podcast07. Angela Pro Design | Ugly Stamps & Anti-Trans PublicationsAngela of⁠Angela Pro Design⁠ joins The Cookie Table to talk all things stationary!We have a great discussion about how being parent actually helps strengthen your skills as a business owner and entrepreneur, how important it is to use a professional stationer for their expertise, the pros and cons of Pinterest, and not wanting to rip through a beautiful envelope liner.We also dive into the sad reality of the USPS and their extensive mailing specifications and UGLY stamps. And also why you shouldn't use Canva for your business logo.Most of all...2024-09-1151 minThe Cookie Table | A Wedding and Relationship PodcastThe Cookie Table | A Wedding and Relationship Podcast06. JT of Penderville Wedding Films | 5 Camera Strapped, Triggering Memories, & DethlehemJT joins me for some chocolate chip cookies as we dive into how he left his "career" job to takePenderville Wedding Films full time.We dive into several hot button topics of videography including:Red & Green flags couples should look out for when booking a videographerUnderstanding your videographers deliverables & raw videoJT's approach to working with other vendors, especially photographersUnderstanding the value of videography & why it should be higher prioritized when booking your wedding vendorsJoin The Cookie Table Family on Instagram @⁠thecookietablepodcast⁠ and follow along with my business endeavors @j⁠oyfuleventsbyjade⁠ & @⁠brieandbaskets⁠.2024-08-2858 minThe Cookie Table | A Wedding and Relationship PodcastThe Cookie Table | A Wedding and Relationship Podcast05. Broadway | Work Anxiety, Trauma Bonded, & Calendar InvitesI've been waiting SIX years for this.My former radio pal, Broadway, joins me as we gain closure on our awful radio morning show experience together.Follow along to Broadway on his current morning show onZ932024-08-2137 minThe Cookie Table | A Wedding and Relationship PodcastThe Cookie Table | A Wedding and Relationship Podcast04. Baking Break | Why I Left Commercial RadioWe have to take a break to bake the cookies ;) Introducing my version of a solo session with just you & me!I entered my DREAM industry at 19 years old. Landed my absolute dream job at 22. So why am I a wedding planner now?At 30 years old, I finally have the platform (and the gaul) to explain why I left commercial radio.Thank you to everyone who has supported all of my dreams and aspirations along the way 💚 Join The Cookie Table Family on Instagram @⁠thecookietablepodcast⁠ and follow along with my b...2024-08-1427 minThe Cookie Table | A Wedding and Relationship PodcastThe Cookie Table | A Wedding and Relationship Podcast03. Events by Emily | Defining Luxury, Mom Guilt, & Don't Touch the Damn Card BoxEvents by Emily joins me around The Cookie Table with her holiday cookie staple, kolachy, and some coffee to kick off the day.Emily is a planning colleague of mine who defines herself as luxury, where myself & the Joyful Events brand does not. But after talking about it - I kind of am?? So we discuss the differences and what that term means when attached to a service. Plus the huge difference between experienced planners vs. those who are still learning and do this as a hobby.I recently received a text from someone who...2024-08-0751 minThe Cookie Table | A Wedding and Relationship PodcastThe Cookie Table | A Wedding and Relationship Podcast02. Dawn Derbyshire Photography | Price Transparency, Avoiding Bigots, & 2AM EmailsI first worked with Dawn back in 2019 during my first wedding season (where the actual hell does the time go), and we start by clearing the air that she doesn't hate me for my panic decision that day - hurray!Dawn Derbyshire Photography is the amazing photographer behind my podcast album photo, and has been crushing my branding shoots andBrie & Basket picnic photos for years now. Dawn and I dive into how to avoid industry bigots, price transparency, how to handle clients who ask for way too many edits, getting a vendor meal, and even having to...2024-07-3151 minThe Cookie Table | A Wedding and Relationship PodcastThe Cookie Table | A Wedding and Relationship Podcast01. Mia Gallippi with Clicksburgh Retro Rentals | AI, Audio Guest Books, & Rental WoesMia Gallippi ofClicksburgh Retro Rentals joins me around The Cookie Table for my very first episode! We dive into bringing the Audio Guest Book idea to Pittsburgh, and how newlyweds trying to rent out their DIY items hurts small rental businesses. How has AI changed expectations in the industry, are bridal shows worth it for vendors, and so much more.Join The Cookie Table Family on Instagram @thecookietablepodcast and follow along with my business endeavors @joyfuleventsbyjade & @brieandbasketsThank youGrandview Bakery &Greenhouse Winery for filling this episode's cookie table!2024-07-2340 minMor-discosMor-discosPedro Aznar – Flor y Raíz (Autoeditado, 2021)Cuando se habla de Pedro Aznar se suele, injustamente y a pesar de ser uno de los mejores y más internacionales bajistas de la historia de América Latina, de los proyectos a los que perteneció o de los tótems con los que ha tocado o grabado: que si Serú Girán, que si Spinetta Jade, que si la Pat Metheny Band, que si sus discos a dúo con Charly García… La realidad es que Pedro Aznar lleva hablando por sí mismo más de cuatro décadas; y en su nuevo disco ha decidido que...2021-07-0955 min