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The Vendor Table - A Wedding and Photography Podcast#103: Confidence, Vulnerability, and Going Viral (with Lauren Ashley)Content Warning: This episode contains discussions of suicide, which may be distressing for some listeners. Please take care of your mental well-being, and if you or someone you know is struggling, we encourage you to seek support from a mental health professional or contact a crisis line in your area.This week, we’re thrilled to welcome Lauren Ashley to the show! As the most-followed wedding photographer in the world, you’ve likely seen her captivating reels and TikToks, giving a glimpse into her stunning work, behind-the-scenes moments, and the confidence she exudes as a creator. In this...2025-05-061h 05

The Soap Box PodcastHow to build a business by swearing on the internet, with Lauren HowardYou know that feeling when you stumble across someone on social media and immediately think, yep – they’re one of my people? That’s exactly what happened when I found Lauren, aka L2, on Threads.While most of the coaching world was busy copy-pasting their Instagram strategies onto this new platform (and wondering why it wasn’t working), Lauren stood out by doing the opposite: saying what she actually thought. Thankfully, she’s not just insightful – she’s also scathingly funny, allergic to bullshit, and one hell of a communicator.Lauren is the founder of LBee Health, a...2025-04-1752 min

Reality Steve PodcastEp 433 - Interview with Lauren O'Brien from "Love is Blind" Season 8(SPOILERS) I begin by previewing today’s talk with Lauren O’Brien & what’s on the Daily Roundup. Then Lauren joins me (8:04) as we discuss her journey this season on LIB from the pods, to Honduras, to back in Minnesota to watching it all back a year later, from the engagement to the breakup, to where does everything stand now, we cover it all in this nearly 60 min conversation. Music written by Jimmer Podrasky (B'Jingo Songs/Machia Music/Bug Music BMI)Ads: Factor Meals - 50% off your...2025-03-061h 10

Unbreakable BusinessBuilding a community fueled by loyalty around your brand with Mike Cassara and Lauren O’BrienWant to know the secret to building a thriving and loyal community around your brand? This episode is for you. Mike Cassara and Lauren O’Brien of The Vendor Table share how they built a community for their podcast by keeping it real and listening to their audience.Listen in as they share the exact strategies they used and get completely transparent about their journey. They do not hold back and I know you’re going to find their honesty so refreshing. The Unbreakable Business podcast is powered by HoneyBook, the all-in-one platform for a...2025-02-1248 min

The Trauma Dump Podcast#70 "Identity & Community" | Insights with Erin O’Brien LPC-LBC-DBT - Grace Lauren TaylorSend us a textIn this insightful episode of The Trauma Dump Podcast, we’re joined by Erin O’Brien, a licensed therapist, DBT-certified clinician, and owner of the DBT Center of Media. Erin shares her expertise on identity development, personal growth, and the vital role of community in healing and connection.🎧 What you'll learn:How identity shapes our mental health journey.The transformative power of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).Why building a supportive community is essential for lasting growth.💬 Join the discussion in the comments—how do community and connecti...2024-12-151h 11

This Juicy LifeYour 2024 Wrapped: Own Your Growth and Flow into 2025 - SOLO with Lauren | #83Reflect, Reclaim, and Reignite: Join Lauren for a Juicy Reflection Process that will have you owning your Power as 2024 comes to a close. In this episode, Lauren guides you through a series of clear, thought-provoking questions to help you look back on your year with clarity and confidence. Whether you’ve been riding high on wins or navigating challenges, this conversation is designed to help you own your journey and step into your power as the year wraps up. In this episode we share:...2024-12-1132 min

More Action166. Data You Can’t Ignore: Turning Financial Metrics into Growth with Lauren FurtadoMy next guest is action taker, Lauren Furtado! Lauren is the owner of Unconventional CFO Services and a self proclaimed "Not your typical CPA". With nearly two decades of experience in public accounting, she left the world of Fortune 500 companies to bring top-tier financial strategies to blue-collar business owners. Her mission? To simplify finances, boost growth, and elevate profitability for her clients in the 7- and 8-figure range. In this episode, Lauren breaks down her unique approach to finances, showing how numbers don’t have to be intimidating but can actually empower you to make game-changing decisions. Gro...2024-11-0545 min

This Juicy LifeHow to Change to Get What You Want - SOLO with Lauren | #77Who do we have to become to get what we truly desire? Today, we bring you short Solo Episode with Lauren, all about CHANGE - and why it feels so hard sometimes! Growth requires our transformation - a change from from where we are currently, to where we want to be. This episode talks about: The pain of change vs. the pain of not changing The fancy tricks our creative brains play on us to avoid change ...2024-10-3019 min

More Action161. What’s the ‘Wow Factor’ in Your Brand with Carey Balogh & Lauren Genest of Brand GroupiesExcited to welcome to the podcast Carey Balogh and Lauren Genes, the powerhouse duo behind Brand Groupies, a full-service social media, public relations, personal branding, and podcast management agency. Carey is a visionary entrepreneur with over 25 years experience and has been building brands across several industries in architecture, design and real estate. Lauren is a strategic PR mastermind and corporate communications expert, shaping executive brands for over two decades, taking brands from local to global. Today we’ll be taking a look into their journey as Together, they bring the spotlight and make sure it...2024-10-0152 min

The Adventure ParadoxLauren O'Brien The Playwright On Finding Focus In The Fringe Moments Of LifeIn this episode, join me as we dive deep into the world of creativity, loss, and resilience with award-winning artist Lauren O'Brien. From the raw power of personal tragedy to the transformative nature of art, this conversation is a journey of the human spirit. Listen as Lauren shares her inspiring story of turning pain into purpose, and discover how creativity can be a powerful tool for healing.Key Takeaways:The transformative power of creativity: Learn how Lauren harnessed her artistic abilities to process grief and find meaning in life....2024-09-3047 min

Photography & Videography WorkflowsSurviving the Physical and Mental Demands of Wedding Photography with Lauren O’Brien and Michael CassaraJoin the Imagen Community on Facebook to continue the discussions between episodes.In this episode of Workflows, Scott Wyden Kivowitz is joined by talented photographers Mike Cassara and Lauren O'Brien. They share their unique wedding photography styles and the challenges they face on the job.Mike Cassara and Lauren O'Brien explore the nuances of wedding photography, focusing on their hybrid styles, which combine organic and posed elements within a structured framework. They also explore the behind-the-scenes challenges photographers face, from physical injuries to equipment mishaps, and discuss practical strategies for handling chaotic situations without...2024-09-181h 00

This Juicy LifeOwning your Weird & Creative Entrepreneurship - with LAUREN + Brittany & Deanna | #64Today we have another juicy episode with Lauren & two of her amazing former coaching clients; Brittany Warner-Smith & Deanna Day. We are talking about how living juicy life is INSTRUMENTAL in their own creative businesses. We discuss: How to listen to, and trust yourself How to carve your own path to success How to be your own dream Boss Why your weirdness & your authenticity IS the answer you're looking for. Why Play & Rest is generative in your business How to overcome limiting beliefs Why Creativity is important and accessible to all. We hope you...2024-07-3158 min

This Juicy LifeJuicy Living for Creative Entrepreneurs! - with LAUREN + Christina & Torey | #56Is it possible to experience flow, balance, and joy while building or growing your business? Two of Lauren's former clients; Christina and Torey have experienced all of the above and OVERCOME BURNOUT in their Businesses. If you're trying to grow, or get 'unstuck' in your business, these women will deliver the PEP TALK you didn't know you needed. We cover so much in these two conversations... The Fear Monster and the Persistence and Courage required to overcome it. How to avoid Burnout Living in "Trust" The benefits of Creating and sharing your...2024-06-0548 min

Enlightened Misfits PodcastS2E28: Crafting Coaching Success: Insider Tips w/ Stephanie O’BrienS2E28: Crafting Coaching Success: Insider Tips w/ Stephanie O’Brien Connect with Stephanie O’Brien: Website: https://www.coachclientconnection.com/?Facebook Group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/coachesexpandingInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephanieobriencoaching/Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanie-obrien-program-design/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StephanieOBrienCoachingConnect with Lauren:https://linktr.ee/themermaidlightTHE HUMAN DESIGN COLLECTIVE FB COMMUNITY:https://www.facebook.com/groups/thehumandesigncollective/Book- Free 30-minute Align with your...2024-05-3025 min

The Soap Box PodcastHow marketing co-opted authenticity, with Lauren Esmay I'm calling an amnesty today. An amnesty on using the word authentic in your copy. And I realize, having sat down and talked to today's guest, that I'm pretty much going to have to go back and rewrite large chunks of my own copying content. But I hope that after today's chat, you'll understand why. Today's guest and I think that the word authentic or authenticity has had its day. I'm talking today to Lauren Esmay. Lauren is a copywriter who specializes in helping clients create a holistic framework to serve th...2024-05-2341 min

Another Way with DaniHealing Through Singing: Lauren ArrowWe sit down with Lauren Arrow, a queer Jewitch song-tender and facilitator, to explore the gift of singing - particularly in community. She shares her own story of how she overcame her debilitating fear around singing and sharing her voice and how it's transformed into her life's mission of holding trauma-informed singing circles.Join us for this rich conversation about the healing powers of singing and how reclaiming your own voice can lead to greater creativity, expression, and connection. Connect with Lauren Arrow:ProcessSing.com IG: @lauren.arrowStay u...2024-05-061h 00

This Juicy LifeTurning your Passion into your Career with Annie & Andrea - SOLO Episode with Lauren | #48We're trying something new over here, it's how we keep it JUICY! Introducing Solo Episodes, where we will each occasionally take on topics that feel near and dear to us. Today I'm (Lauren) sharing two conversations with two of the fabulous women I've had the pleasure of coaching. We're talking about creating a juicy life by following our dreams, and everything that gets in the way of us doing just that, and what to do about it. We talk about: Knowing when your current job is not "it" Following our intuition, even...2024-04-101h 19

The Jack Hopkins Show PodcastLauren O'Brien on Embracing Resilience and Reflection in the World of Stand-Up Comedy.Ever found yourself chuckling at a celebrity impersonation so spot-on it feels as though the star themselves has jumped through the radio waves? Lauren O'Brien has mastered this art, and in our latest podcast, she spills the secret to nailing the essence of pop culture icons. As Jack Hopkins, who is NOT a stand-up comic, I share my own tales of mirth and missteps on the comedic battlefield. Together, we unravel the threads of laughter that bind impersonation to resilience, proving that even in the darkest moments, a well-timed joke can be a beacon of light.The...2024-03-251h 23

Bloom with a Boom! Grounded by daily practice.How daily chanting makes Lauren O'Brien an unstoppable artist, performer and happy humanIn this conversation we’re talking with Lauren O’brien, a writer/performer who practices Buddhist chanting on a daily basis to transform poison into medicine. This is how she turned a tragic event into a play that won best show at the 2020 New York Fringe Festival, and how she’s been able to thrive despite many obstacles over the last several years. Lauren is now returning to the festival with “Lolo’s Boyfriend’s Show,” a glitzy, saucy one-woman act about dating in NYC. Lauren and I are old friends who met through our shared Buddhist practice. She use...2024-03-2156 min

Completing & CompetingLauren Griffith: Glowing for ChristLauren Griffith, a utility player for Lipscomb University Softball, has a heart and soul that radiates Christ's love. Lauren is in the middle of what she calls the "comeback season" of her stellar collegiate career, knowing that her identity isn't found in the rings her team has won or the awards that she has accumulated on the field but in who He says she is and the perfect plans that He has for her life when she hangs up her cleats!Want to connect? Email: completingandcompeting@gmail.comWebsite: completingandcompeting...2024-03-2054 min

The Vendor Table - A Wedding and Photography Podcast#47: So you want to be a Full Time Wedding Photographer?A lot of listeners have asked us for this episode, so here it is. Our steps to becoming a Full Time Wedding Photographer. This episode covers the 9 steps we believe people should take if they want to make this into a career. Lauren & Mike break down their paths and give insight into how they transitioned wedding photography as a side business to a full fledged career. This is a great episode not only for Photographers but any vendor in the industry looking to make the push to full time entrepreneur. — Follow us on Social - @th...2024-03-191h 04

The Vendor Table - A Wedding and Photography Podcast#43: Should you hire a Content Creator for your Wedding Day? (with Emily Cline)Lauren & Mike are back with a guest! We are joined by NYC Wedding Day Content Creator, Emily Cline in the studio to chat all about the hottest topic in the wedding industry. Wedding Day Content Creation has taken the industry by storm and has definitely ruffled feathers along the way. Is it here to stay? Are they going to replace Wedding Photographers & Videographers? We chat all about the hot button topics on an extra long episode. — Follow Emily on Social: @weddingdaycontentcreator Instagram // TikTok // Website — Follow us on Social - @thev...2024-02-2058 min

The Vendor Table - A Wedding and Photography Podcast#41: Setting Goals for the 2024 Wedding SeasonLauren & Mike sit down to chat all about their goals for the upcoming Wedding Season! Some small, some very lofty and may require a bit more effort to hit. They also get into a very spirited conversation about why you should have Wedding Guides. -- Follow us on Social - @thevendortablepod ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ // ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ // ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ // ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook Group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ — Accept payments with zero processing fees, pay contractors and empower your clients to choose how they want to pay. Sign up today at ⁠Maroo.us/TVT⁠ — Find Your Next Location for a Photoshoot with ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HomeStudioList⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Use Code THEVENDORTABLE20 to save $...2024-02-0636 min

The Vendor Table - A Wedding and Photography Podcast#40: Wedding Trends to Anticipate in 2024 - from The KnotLauren & Mike are back to talk trends! With 2024 under way, there is a lot of speculation on what the latest trends will be. We break down an article from TheKnot.com which talks all about what they think what will be in this year. Will we agree or just rip these apart? -- Follow us on Social - @thevendortablepod ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ // ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ // ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠ // ⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook Group⁠⁠⁠⁠ — Accept payments with zero processing fees, pay contractors and empower your clients to choose how they want to pay. Sign up today at Maroo.us/TVT — Find Your Next Location for a Photoshoot with ⁠⁠⁠⁠HomeSt...2024-01-3037 min

The Vendor Table - A Wedding and Photography Podcast#39: From Wedding Coordination to Content Creation (with Maeve Dowd)Lauren & Mike sit down with their 3rd guest on the pod! Wedding Coordinator/Planner & Content Creator, Maeve Dowd takes a seat at the table. We dive in and talk everything from logistics and taking arrows for clients, to how content creation has exploded onto the scene in the last few months. We also chat a little bit on what its like for her to plan her own wedding, as she is a 2024 bride herself! This one covers it all! -- Follow Maeve on Social: ⁠@flutes_finesse // @monochromaticmoments_ -- Follow us on So...2024-01-1638 min

Veteran Spouse NetworkPTSD and Relationships with Lauren AguonPTSD and how it can affect come in many forms. In today's episode, Lauren Aguon, Veteran spouse, joins Hannah to discuss how she and her husband tackle PTSD in their family unit. Communication and empathy are key to understanding the symptoms and being able identify triggers that may contribute to the behavior and reactions. There will be a peer support complement event on Tuesday, Jan 31, 2024 at 6 pm CT with VSN Program Director, Hannah O'Brien. As the spouse of a Marine Corps veteran with PTSD, she will facilitate a discussion from the peer lens on managing the impact...2024-01-121h 12

The Trauma Dump Podcast#25 TDP "Breaking Toxic Patterns" featuring Erin O'Brien LPC-LBC-DBT - Grace Lauren TaylorSend us a textThis week we will be discussing the topic of Breaking Toxic Family Cycles with our guest of the week, Licensed Professional Counselor, Erin O’Brien! Make sure you go check her out after the episode and show her some love! Her Instagram is @dbtcenterofmediaThis episode is dedicated to the memory of Jean Thayer Meston.Resources:https://www.borderlinepersonalitydisorder.org/family-connections/https://www.borderlinepersonalitydisorder.org/list-of-recommended-bpd-resources/https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2963469/...2023-12-312h 18

The Vendor Table - A Wedding and Photography Podcast#36: Wedding Photography Trends to Anticipate in 2024We hope you are having an amazing holiday season! Lauren & Mike are back discussing all the Wedding Photography trends that we can anticipate in 2024 (according to theknot.com). It's the perfect end to our year and a full circle moment for us. Have an amazing New Year! -- Check out the article here: theknot.com -- Follow us on Social Media - @thevendortablepod ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ // ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ // ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ // ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook Group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ — Find Your Next Location for a Photoshoot with ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HomeStudioList⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Use Code THEVENDORTABLE20 to save $20 on your first location rental. — Try the smoothest cold brew ever with ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SailAway Coffee⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Use Code THEVENDORTABLE10 for 10% off your order — 2023-12-2734 min

The Vendor Table - A Wedding and Photography Podcast#35: Wedding Season is over and we have lost our mindsLauren and Mike are back with an absolutely ridiculous episode. We were obliterated by the 2023 fall wedding season and couldn’t come up with anything of substance, so this week we’re giving you a brain dump consisting of a fight about Instagram cropping and the rule of thirds, going to remote places with strangers every week, and texting each other at 1am asking if our pictures are trash. -- Check out @brideordiepodcast! They are awesome! -- Follow us on Social Media - @thevendortablepod ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ // ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ // ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ // ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook Group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ — Find Your Next Location for a Photoshoot with ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HomeStudioList⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Us...2023-12-1933 min

The Vendor Table - A Wedding and Photography Podcast#34: Biggest Wedding Day Regrets - Part IILauren and Mike are back this week with (womp womp) more listener wedding day regrets. We received so many submissions that it needed to be split into two episodes. It’s always a bummer to hear that someone didn’t enjoy a part of their wedding day, so we touch on more ways to avoid having any regrets about the big day. -- Follow us on Social Media - @thevendortablepod ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ // ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ // ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ // ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook Group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ — Find Your Next Location for a Photoshoot with ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HomeStudioList⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Use Code THEVENDORTABLE20 to save $20 on your first location rental. — Try the smoothest cold brew ever with ⁠⁠⁠⁠SailAway Coffee⁠⁠⁠⁠ Use Code...2023-12-1232 min

The Vendor Table - A Wedding and Photography Podcast#33: Biggest Wedding Day Regrets - Part IWhat’s your biggest wedding day regret? Mike and Lauren asked their listeners and they came back with some doozies. We discuss the most common regrets couples wrote in and give advice to future couples, so they can avoid having any reason to look back on their day wishing they could have changed anything. -- Mentioned in this episode: Lauren’s sweatshirt @rebelsoul_collective -- Follow us on Social Media - @thevendortablepod ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ // ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ // ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠ // ⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook Group⁠⁠⁠⁠ — Find Your Next Location for a Photoshoot with ⁠⁠⁠⁠HomeStudioList⁠⁠⁠⁠ Use Code THEVENDORTABLE20 to save...2023-12-0536 min

The Vendor Table - A Wedding and Photography Podcast#32: Wedding "Hot Takes" - Part IILauren and Mike are coming in hot with some more wedding hot takes! This episode we discuss YOUR hot takes, written in by vendors, brides, and grooms who have some very strong opinions about vintage cars, flower circles, bridal parties and more. We asked and you delivered. We also chat about a particular viral clip that triggered every photographer in existence. -- Follow us on Social Media - @thevendortablepod ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ // ⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠ // ⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠ // ⁠⁠⁠Facebook Group⁠⁠⁠ — Find Your Next Location for a Photoshoot with ⁠⁠⁠HomeStudioList⁠⁠⁠ Use Code THEVENDORTABLE20 to save $20 on your first location rental. — Try the smoothest cold brew e...2023-11-2936 min

The Vendor Table - A Wedding and Photography Podcast#31: What to look for in choosing a Wedding venueLauren & Mike chat venues this week! Wedding venues carry the biggest price tag when booking your wedding, so it’s important to know every aspect of what makes a good one…or a bad one. Does your venue have a contingency plan in place in case of rain? Does it host multiple events at the same time? Does it matter if your vendors have never worked at your venue before? They discuss all this and more to help future couples find “the one”, and help vendors with some tips on how to navigate tricky venues. -- Follow...2023-11-1531 min

The Vendor Table - A Wedding and Photography Podcast#30: Why hiring a good DJ can make your Wedding epic (with Jon Suarez)Lauren and Mike sit down with their second guest on the pod! DJ/MC/Partner of Absolute Entertainment, Jon Suarez takes a seat at the vendor table this week to give some perspective from the entertainment side. They discuss everything from how Jon got started in the business, to some of the wild encounters he’s had over his 10+ years in the business. Follow Jon on Social: @jonsuarezdj Follow Absolute on Social: @absolutedjli // @absolutedj_fl -- Follow us on Social - @thevendortablepod ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ // ⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠ // ⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠ // ⁠⁠Facebook Group⁠⁠ — Find Your Next Location for a Photoshoot...2023-11-0851 min

The Vendor Table - A Wedding and Photography Podcast#29: How to stay grounded during peak Wedding SeasonIt’s peak wedding season in the Northeast, baby! That means the editing queue is long, weekends are fully booked, wedding vendors are all teetering on the edge of burnout, and everyone wants fall foliage in their photos. Lauren and Mike talk about a few ways they hold it together while hell is raining down upon them. Spoiler alert, Lauren is not handling it well and this episode is a mess. -- Follow us on Social - @thevendortablepod ⁠Instagram⁠ // ⁠TikTok⁠ // ⁠YouTube // Facebook Group -- Find Your Next Location for a Photoshoot...2023-11-0234 min

The Vendor Table - A Wedding and Photography Podcast#28: Does your follower count matter in the Wedding industry?Lauren & Mike talk numbers in this week’s episode. With Instagram and TikTok being such important platforms for business promotion, it’s easy to find yourself obsessing over the numbers. Do you need to have 20k followers to be a successful business? Sometimes a large follower count can be pretty misleading. Follow us on Social - @thevendortablepod ⁠Instagram⁠ // ⁠TikTok⁠ // ⁠YouTube 2023-10-2428 min

The Vendor Table - A Wedding and Photography Podcast#27: Should you do a "First Look" at your Wedding?This week Lauren & Mike break down the reasons why a first look might be the best option for not only a couple getting married, but for all vendors involved on a wedding day. They answer all the burning questions surrounding a first look - Is a first look right for you? Will it ruin the impact of walking down the aisle? Will a first look make your day run smoother? When does a first look make sense? As an added bonus, they discuss AI wanting to fire photographers, and they are probably going to get canceled by Florida. 2023-10-1732 min

The Vendor Table - A Wedding and Photography Podcast#26: Craziest Wedding Day Stories - Part IILauren & Mike pick up where they left off with more crazy wedding day stories. They dive into some ridiculous conversations and share some of experience of their own. Follow us on Social - @thevendortablepod ⁠Instagram⁠ // ⁠TikTok⁠ // ⁠YouTube 2023-10-1031 min

The Vendor Table - A Wedding and Photography Podcast#25: Craziest Wedding Day Stories - Part ILauren & Mike are back for more listener stories. This time we asked our listeners to write in their craziest wedding day stories. The good, the bad and the ugly. This episode is jam packed with all that chaos and hilarity that you all love. A great one for vendors as well as brides and grooms alike. Follow us on Social - @thevendortablepod Instagram // TikTok // YouTube 2023-10-0333 min

The Trauma Dump Podcast#12 TDP “What is DBT” featuring Erin O'Brien LPC - Grace Lauren TaylorSend us a textThis week Grace & Licensed Professional Counselor, Erin O’Brien, discuss their experiences with various types of trauma, how Erin became a therapist, and what is DBT. Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is a structured program of psychotherapy with a strong educational component designed to provide skills for managing intense emotions and negotiating social relationships.If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org. You’ll be able to speak with a trai...2023-10-012h 02

The Vendor Table - A Wedding and Photography PodcastBONUS: The programs we use to make us better business owners/wedding photographersLauren & Mike sit down for a bonus episode. This one is all for those wedding photographers (and small business owners) who are looking to speed up their workflow and productivity. The programs mentioned help us on a daily basis, and we wanted to share with you guys what we use in our day to day operation. We are not sponsored by any of the companies mentioned in this episode. 2023-09-1831 min

The Vendor Table - A Wedding and Photography Podcast#24: Bringing your personality into your (Wedding) businessLauren & Mike sit down to chat all about bringing your personality into your business. Is it a good thing? Does it make you more relatable to your clients? They chat all about they infuse their personalities into their work to make a wedding day go smooth. This is a good one for all wedding vendors as well as couples looking to find out more about small businesses. 2023-09-1230 min

The Vendor Table - A Wedding and Photography Podcast#23: Wedding “Hot Takes”Lauren and Mike sit down for a hilarious jam packed episode of “Hot Takes”. Aka opinions of people who just don’t agree with the mass appeal. We compiled a huge list from our listeners and the internet, and gave our opinions on those hot takes. This is a great one for couples and vendors alike.2023-09-0533 min

The Vendor Table - A Wedding and Photography Podcast#22: "The groom slept with my 2nd shooter after his wedding"Lauren & Mike sit down to chat about an infamous Reddit article that has made waves in the wedding photography community. They talk all the spicy details and touch on another story that was found in the NY Post. It's a full on gossip episode, great for couples and vendors alike.2023-08-2931 min

The Vendor Table - A Wedding and Photography Podcast#21: The little things that can make your wedding day betterLauren & Mike sit down to chat about all those little things that can make a a wedding day look even better. From brides picking hairstyles based on their venue, to wearing the right shoes for the day to having speeches written down on paper. All those little things that can make a wedding day look even better are discussed on this one. This is great episode for couples and vendors a like. 2023-08-2333 min

The Vendor Table - A Wedding and Photography Podcast#20: Wedding Planner Perspective (with Jennifer Boyle)Lauren & Mike sit down with their first guest! Jennifer Boyle from Jennifer B. Events takes a seat at the vendor table to give some wedding planner perspective. Everything is discussed, from getting started in the business to organizing timelines and taking some crazy requests. This is great one for vendors and brides and grooms alike.2023-08-1649 min

The Vendor Table - A Wedding and Photography Podcast#19: Are Wedding Content Creators here to stay?Lauren & Mike sit down to chat about a new job that has popped up in the wedding industry... Wedding Day Content Creators. Are they here to stay? What exactly do they do? Will they take the industry by storm? We talk about all this and more in this weeks episode.2023-08-1030 min

The Healthy PickleballerEp 11: Lauren Cicinelli-Fueling Your Best Game: Tips from a Sports Dietitian for Pickleball PlayersIn this episode of The Healthy Pickleballer podcast, join us as we sit down with sports dietitian, Lauren Cicinelli, to uncover the powerful impact of nutrition on your pickleball performance. From pre-game fueling strategies to post-match recovery, Lauren shares her wealth of knowledge to help you unleash your full potential on the pickleball court. Additionally, she reveals essential hydration strategies that are crucial for staying hydrated and maintaining peak performance during those intense pickleball matches. Don't miss this chance to gain a competitive edge and elevate your game through the transformative power of proper nutrition and hydration. 2023-07-3130 min

The Vendor Table - A Wedding and Photography Podcast#18: Vendor Etiquette on a Wedding DayLauren & Mike sit down to chat all about Vendor Etiquette. From what to wear, to how to work better with other vendors. This episode gives some insight into those vendor relationships and how to make things go smooth on a wedding day.2023-07-2532 min

The Vendor Table - A Wedding and Photography Podcast#17: Wedding Day Timelines - How to structure the big dayLauren & Mike sit down to talk all about wedding day timelines. They break down all the details you need to know from both the vendor and the couple perspective. They give some insight on what to expect that way you aren't taken off guard on the big day.2023-07-1835 min

The Vendor Table - A Wedding and Photography Podcast#16: Why Engagement Sessions are awesomeLauren & Mike sit down to chat all about engagement sessions and why they are so awesome. They go over everything from tips and tricks for photographers, to what couples should wear, to how to feel comfortable on them. It's a fun episode that is great for photographers and couples alike!2023-07-1130 min

The Vendor Table - A Wedding and Photography Podcast#15: Mom & DadZillas on a Wedding DayLauren & Mike sit down to discuss a dreaded topic... Mom and Dadzillas overwhelming everyone on the wedding day. It's a juicy one filled with stories, and some tips and tricks on how to deal with them if you find yourself in the same situtation.2023-07-0531 min

The Vendor Table - A Wedding and Photography Podcast#14: Off Camera Flash vs. Natural Light Wedding Photography - why you should know bothLauren & Mike sit down to discuss the great photography debate... (Off Camera Flash vs. Natural Light Photography). As well as chat about a super important question... would you photograph a wedding that was in outer space?2023-06-2729 min

The Vendor Table - A Wedding and Photography Podcast#13: Hustle Culture and Dealing with Burnout as Wedding PhotographersLauren & Mike sit down to discuss the darker side of being entrepreneurs. In this episode they talk about the grind that comes with being a small business owner and how it can effect them on a day to day basis. Everything from how they handle things both personally and professionally are touched upon, especially in dealing with combatting the hustle culture that engulfs the wedding industry. They also touch upon dealing with the creative burnout that can plague any small business owner. They give some good tips and tricks along the way to any professional looking to better help...2023-06-2028 min

The Vendor Table - A Wedding and Photography Podcast#12: Wedding Day Horror Stories (from a vendors perspective)Lauren & Mike sit down to chat about some of the craziest things they have seen at a wedding. They also read and discuss some of stories from other vendors who wrote in. From stuff getting on the brides dress, to ridiculous grooms to things that just sound bat sh*t crazy. This is a great one for couples and vendors a like.2023-06-1340 min

The Vendor Table - A Wedding and Photography Podcast#11: Will AI take over the world of wedding photography?Lauren & Mike break down the topic that is on everyone's minds... AI taking over the photo world. Is it something that can help us? Is it evolving too fast? Is it destined to replace the person behind the camera? This should get interesting...2023-06-0631 min

The Vendor Table - A Wedding and Photography Podcast#10: Managing Client Expectations on a Wedding DayLauren & Mike sit down to discuss how they manage their client expectations before, during and after a wedding day.2023-05-3027 min

The Vendor Table - A Wedding and Photography Podcast#9: Is it worth it to be a "Preferred Vendor"?Lauren & Mike dive into the world of being a preferred vendor. In this thought-provoking episode, they tackle questions like: Should you invest in joining large wedding websites or exclusive Facebook Groups? Is it worth spending money with a venue to promote your services? And should you consider giving a percentage of your sales to these platforms? With expert insights and personal experiences, they explore the pros and cons of these marketing strategies, helping wedding vendors make informed decisions that align with their business goals.2023-05-2325 min

The Vendor Table - A Wedding and Photography Podcast#8: TikTok Wedding Trends (The Good, the Bad and the super cringe)Lauren & Mike dive into the latest wedding trends taking over TikTok. From last dances, to neon signs, to wedding day tattoos (seriously).. .They discuss the most popular and creative ideas that are making waves in the wedding industry. Whether you're planning your own wedding or just love to stay up-to-date with the latest social media trends, this one is for you.2023-05-1627 min

The Vendor Table - A Wedding and Photography Podcast#7: How to price yourself and build a network of peersLauren & Mike are back with an extra long episode. This time they're discussing a topic that's crucial for any wedding photographer: how to price yourself in a competitive market. Drawing on their years of experience in the industry, they share their tips and strategies for setting prices that are both competitive and profitable. But pricing is just one part of the equation. Mike and Lauren also stress the importance of building a strong network of peers in the industry. By forging relationships with other wedding photographers (as well as other vendors), they can tap into a valuable source of referrals...2023-05-1146 min

The Vendor Table - A Wedding and Photography Podcast#6: How to handle the slow seasonLauren & Mike dive into how they keep their sanity during the slow season of the wedding industry. They cover everything from how to stay organized, getting more creative as well taking time to focus on their mental health. 2023-04-2428 min

The Vendor Table - A Wedding and Photography Podcast#5: How to land the ideal clientLauren and Mike give some insight on trying to land that ideal client. Tips and tricks are given, and as usual give you their brutally honest hot takes. 2023-04-1731 min

The Vendor Table - A Wedding and Photography Podcast#4: Male vs. Female Wedding Photographers and how they are treated different in the industryOn this episode, Lauren and Mike dig into the experiences of male and female photographers in the wedding industry. Most notably, the not-so-subtle differences in how they are treated as professionals. The ultimate moral of the story in this episode - don't be a garbage person.2023-04-1026 min

The Vendor Table - A Wedding and Photography Podcast#3: Editing Identity Crisis and how to overcome itOn this episode of The Vendor Table, Lauren and Mike spiral down the editing rabbit hole and discuss how often they consider changing their editing styles, and why this stupid idea pops into their brains in the first place. Are they over thinking? Are they bored of their signature style? Is a consistent editing style what dictates the brand or can you edit each session differently and still be identifiable? Or maybe they’ve been staring at their screens for 8 straight hours and are bleeding from their retinas.2023-04-0327 min

The Vendor Table - A Wedding and Photography Podcast#2: Wedding Photography Trends that we love and hate (mostly hate)Lauren and Mike dig into those wedding photo trends that really piss us off. We occasionally talk about how we like some of them, but this is really a dive into those annoying photo trends we all want to end.2023-03-2132 min

The Vendor Table - A Wedding and Photography Podcast#1: Intro and how we got started as Wedding PhotographersLauren & Mike dive into their backgrounds on how they became full time photographers. They chronicle the highs and lows of getting started as an entrepreneur, what it's like to endure the craziness of a wedding season and share some stupid stories along the way. 2023-03-2032 min

Completing & CompetingLauren Sumski: Walking in true purposeLauren Sumski, Head Women's Basketball Coach at Lipscomb University, shares a story all about Jesus and trusting His plan for her life even when that life looked dramatically different than what she had thought or planned for herself in her youth. Lauren refers to her life as her "dream life with her dream people," walking in true purpose, answering the calls that God has put on her heart, being present with His people, and watching His blessing abound! Want to connect? Email: completingandcompeting@gmail.comWebsite: co...2023-01-1149 min

Black Information Network InterviewsSoledad O’Brien Talks New Doc 'The Rebellious Life Of Mrs. Rosa Parks'A new documentary about the life of Rosa Parks is now on Peacock. 'The Rebellious Life of Mrs. Rosa Parks' is executive produced by award-winning journalist Soledad O’Brien, who spoke to the BIN’s Andrea Coleman about its conception in an exclusive interview. O’Brien shared that most don’t know Parks’ story goes beyond what is written in history books.Listen now!2022-12-1401 min

Serious PrivacyNo Lunch, All Learn: Canadian Bills (with Lauren Reid)Send us a textThis episode of Serious Privacy, Paul Breitbarth of Catawiki and Dr. K Royal of Outschool connect with Lauren Reid, a privacy and digital ethics consultant and president of The Privacy Pro in Toronto. Listen as Paul and Dr. K connect on all things current in Canada, especially related to C27, the newest proposal to update PIPEDA - following up from C11, which failed to pass in the previous election year.As always, if you have comments or questions, let us know - LinkedIn, Twitter @podcastprivacy @euroPaulB @heartofprivacy @trustArc and email seriousprivacy@tr...2022-07-2336 min

All Your DaysLauren Eileen (Truths and Transformations)Lauren Eileen has just published a vital and tender LGBTQIA+ inclusive book for kids, but I met her long before this milestone. Her journey into identity — navigating her college years not yet out of the closet, running away and becoming a club kid in Miami in the roaring ‘90s, life as a not-yet-out suburban wife and mother in the 2000s, and then fully owning her world at age 45 as an out-and-proud lesbian, mom, writer and advocate — is an inspiration. Those stories and more. So pleased and proud to shine a light on her spirit — this is 'All Your Days'.Clips...2022-06-141h 13

Know Like Trust for Real EstateEp. 13 - Building Authentic Relationships to Make Your Business Flourish with Lauren O'BrienLauren O'Brien doesn't consider herself a salesperson, and she's a relationship builder. She takes this job very seriously. She incorporates her attention to detail, organizational skills, consistency, and follow-up in everything she does. That might sound easy and replicable. Let me tell you; she has a secret sauce. She does it with a personal touch, so every client feels how genuinely she cares about them. Follow Lauren online! Thanks for listening! Please rate this podcast and leave us a review. Join the discussion with Betti & Christine on Instagram!2021-11-0435 min $That\'s So Chronic$ That's So ChronicLauren Cayford & Hodgkin's LymphomaHi! Welcome to That’s So Chronic. Today’s episode is coming to you from a bright yellow van named Maxwell, with Lauren Cayford. Lauren was diagnosed with stage 2 Hodgkin's lymphoma at the end of 2019, which is what we are chatting about today. In today’s episode Lauren talks about the road to her diagnosis, the process of going through IVF, how her mind and body handled chemotherapy, what happens to friendships when suddenly you’re the friend with cancer, and, she explains how she found out about That’s So Chronic… there might have been a panic...2021-03-0844 min $That\'s So Chronic$ That's So ChronicLauren Dewhirst & Musculocontractural Ehlers Danlos Syndrome (mcEDS)Hi! Welcome to That’s So Chronic. Ohhh this episode is a big one!! Today I sat down with Lauren Dewhirst during a rainy Dunedin day. Lauren was finally diagnosed after years of uncertainty with mcEDS - musculocontractural ehlers danlos syndrome. There are 13 different subtypes of EDS and mcEDS is very rare. At the time of recording, Lauren is one of two people living with this diagnosis in New Zealand. It’s kind of like a “That’s So Chronic exclusive” if you will! Lauren also has a variety of other diagnoses - including anaphylaxis, arthritis...2021-02-1556 min

Fantasy Football EngineeringLauren CarpenterLauren Carpenter, writer/contributor to Rotoworld, FantasyPros, and The Footballers joins the podcast to talk about reacting in-season and navigating the ups and downs through the NFL season. Follow Lauren on Twitter, @stepmomlauren. Find all her work, StepmomLauren.com 2020-09-2300 min