Monthly Archives: May 2010

Insider to Insider: Bernadette Coveney Smith, Owner of 14 Stories

Bernadette Coveney Smith truly is a pioneer.  In 2004, when gay marriage became legal in Massachusetts she launched her wedding planning business, It’s About Time, which later became 14 Stories in 2009.  I was really touched by her entrepreneurial journey, when she submitted her Soul Story to Sage Wedding Pros.  Her desire to start a...

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Starting a Networking Group – Part 3 of 3

The past few days we’ve been talking about how to start a networking group – first, how to “hit the pavement” and expand your network of who you know, and then how to physically launch the group. Today we have 3 easy tips for how to sustain and foster a networking group. 1. Ask for...

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Starting a Networking Group – Part 2 of 3

Yesterday we talked about how to “hit the pavement” and develop your network of wedding professionals in order to establish your presence in your local community and start a networking group.  Today we’re going to talk about how to physically launch a networking group!  Some people think this can be quite daunting, but actually it’s pretty...

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The Simple Plan WINNERS!

Yahooooooooo!  We have winners for The Simple Plan Seattle!  We received some super fun inspiration boards.  I am IMPRESSED.  I think they were much more fun than the usual wedding boards, if you do ask me. FOR FIRST PLACE… WINNER OF FULL ADMISSION TO THE SIMPLE PLAN SEATTLE… Caroline Colóm Vásquez Paloma’s Nest, LLC And…...

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Starting a Networking Group – Part 1 of 3

I’m super excited to share a few tips I’ve learned over the years about how to start a networking group (and keep it alive)!  For the next 3 days we’ll be talking about the 3 biggest things you need to do to start a group: “hit the pavement” and get yourself in front of wedding...

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