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For Real: Life, Leadership, & Unlearning

For Real is a top 1% podcast for high-achievers who look successful on paper but feel like they’re one group text away from burning it all down. Hosted by Megan Gillikin - serial entrepreneur, business coach, keynote speaker, and recovering people pleaser - this show explores burnout, boundaries, identity shifts, and the brave act of unlearning who you thought you had to be. With unfiltered conversations, “I thought it was just me” moments, and just enough humor to keep it from feeling like group

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210. Money While You Sleep (even in the events...

For Real: Life, Leadership, & Unlearning ·

2023/01/25

As much as we all love the events industry, one major challenge is that we’re service based. We need to physically be doing something to make money. Planning the wedding, DJ’ing the bat mitzvah, taking the headshots. And when every event is over, we need to keep moving on to the next one. In the service industry, there’s no real way to make money while you sleep. Or is there?Today's guest is Kawania Wooten, owner of Howerton + Wooten Events and founder of The Enlightened Creative.This

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31:12

209. TikTok Ads - An Intimidating but Untapped Market...

For Real: Life, Leadership, & Unlearning ·

2023/01/18

TikTok is a platform I have not invested my time in outside creating my profile because it’s yet another app that I feel like I have to check, and to be honest, TikTok just feels like one more thing I have to do.But I keep hearing about how great it is - from other educators that I love and respect, from wedding pros, and from my hair person… obviously - and not just for funny videos or going down weird rabbit holes. There are recipes, packing hacks, how to videos galore, and so much more -

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49:21

208: Unraveling, with Brian Green

For Real: Life, Leadership, & Unlearning ·

2023/01/11

The Unraveling series, where amazing and inspiring entrepreneurs share the unraveling of old habits and mindset that holds us back, and the rebirth of new. Today we feature Brian Green, Chief Event Architect and Creative Visionary of By BrianGreen LLC based in Atlanta. For previous Unravelings:156157 with Adrianna McDermott161 with Aleya Harris177 with Sara Margulis184 with Andrea Eppollito188 with Ashlyn Carter191 with Kristen Mullins aka "The Pie Lady"193 with Rachel DeAlto197 with

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207: Stepping into CEO Mode in 2023, with Tara Melvin

For Real: Life, Leadership, & Unlearning ·

2023/01/04

Many of you are running your own business, and that’s something you should be extremely proud of. It takes a lot of guts to step out on your own and take your vision for a company and turn it into your reality. It doesn’t matter whether you’re side hustling for extra spending money or you have dozens of employees - you’ve taken the risk and I applaud you for it. But when you’re leading your company, how would you define your role? Are you doing the work, or are you the visionary who’s

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206: 2022 Wins, Failures, and Goal-Setting: Megan and...

For Real: Life, Leadership, & Unlearning ·

2022/12/28

Megan and Jason Gillikin talk about their wins for 2022, their failures, word-of-the-year, and goals for 2023. Tune in and reflect along. Share your 2022 reflections on social media @weddingsforreal.This episode is brought to you by The Planner's Vault, my online membership site for wedding planners who are hungry to grow, ready to hustle, and actively seeking community and education. In the vault, there are guest experts on many topics relevant to growing and cultivating a successful

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BONUS: Wedding Industry Insider - Stick Your Foot in...

For Real: Life, Leadership, & Unlearning ·

2022/12/14

Today we're sharing an episode that Megan guested on - Wedding Industry Insider, hosted by Eddie Babbage, CEO of Timeline Genius. Enjoy, and we'll be back with new episodes soon!---Stuck in fear about your business? Megan Gillikin talks about making the decision to succeed - and explains how to get your foot in the door with local vendors. In this episode, Megan shares about the lessons she gained from purchasing and rebranding an existing wedding planning business. Specifically, she talks

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BONUS: Megan's Unraveling on the Women on Work Podcast

For Real: Life, Leadership, & Unlearning ·

2022/12/07

Today we're sharing an episode that Megan guested on - Women on Work, hosted by Alysia Eve and Liz Fuller. Enjoy, and we'll be back with new episodes soon!---As we get further in our careers and lives, we all encounter a space where transformation is necessary to find success and personal fulfillment — however we define that. Sometimes we even find what brought us success previously is now holding us back. In this episode Alysia and Liz talk to Megan Gillikin — successful entrepreneur,

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18:45

202: Navigating Education Overwhelm for Wedding Pros

For Real: Life, Leadership, & Unlearning ·

2022/11/30

I've heard you loud and clear - you're overwhelmed by all the wedding pro educators out there, and you're not sure who to listen to and what to do. What could be valuable learnings wind up leaving you frustrated and paralyzed. So what can you do about it? Join me today for five tips on how to identify who to listen to and what content you should be consuming to help you take your business to the next level.Join Brandee Gaar and me to discuss this topic, Monday December 5th at 3:30EST on

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29:49

201: The Secret Language of Brand Archetypes to...

For Real: Life, Leadership, & Unlearning ·

2022/11/23

Let me ask you a couple tough questions - What is your innate brand advantage over your competition? Are you unique, or are you swimming in a sea of sameness? If you’re just starting your business, you might not really know what your brand is or where to even begin. If you’ve been at it for a while, you might be so head down in the day-to-day that you don’t pause often enough to reevaluate what your brand actually is, and how that brand is being used to attract (or potentially even repel)

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34:10

200: Wedding MBA Recap + Craziest Wedding Stories on...

For Real: Life, Leadership, & Unlearning ·

2022/11/16

Last week, we were at Wedding MBA in Las Vegas, and it was memorable to say the least - and at some points it felt like an out-of-body experience. I had two presentations this time, with one of them on the main stage which was juuuusstt a bit intimidating. Today we talk about the journey from rejection to the main stage, the experiences of Wedding MBA 2022, and then we get to hear from you. That's right, we interviewed 10 planners at the Convention Center and from our Tacos & Tequila

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38:51

199: Fear, Fundraising, and Finding a Niche: The...

For Real: Life, Leadership, & Unlearning ·

2022/11/02

Starting a small business is not for the faint of heart. There’s fear that you’re not the right person to lead a company. There’s uncertainty that you’ll ever be able to make as much money as you did in your corporate job. There’s doubt that anyone will book you or that you can sustain the mental health hurdles running a small business requires. If you’re with me as a small business owner, congratulations on getting this far, and we see what you’re going through! Today, we hear from Merri

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47:57

198: Unpopular wedding industry opinions, with Shean...

For Real: Life, Leadership, & Unlearning ·

2022/10/26

We all have some opinions about the wedding industry that might be considered unpopular. But as I say in the intro, this podcast is a safe space to dish about the real of our industry. And someone who’s not afraid to give his opinion is amazingly talented and hilarious Atlanta based florist Shean Strong. If you’re not driving, follow Shean on instagram and check out his highlights called Opinions, Lil Kim, and Rat Saga - highly recommended.This episode is brought to you by The Planner's

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197: Unraveling, with Sandra Cassios

For Real: Life, Leadership, & Unlearning ·

2022/10/19

The Unraveling series, where amazing and inspiring entrepreneurs share the unraveling of old habits and mindset that holds us back, and the rebirth of new. Today we feature Sandra Cassios, owner and lead planner at Sandra Bettina Weddings and Events, and owner of XO and Mane Gift Shop. For previous Unravelings:156157 with Adrianna McDermott161 with Aleya Harris177 with Sara Margulis184 with Andrea Eppollito188 with Ashlyn Carter191 with Kristen Mullins aka "The Pie Lady"193 with Rachel

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38:41

196: Stop settling for less and get to the life you...

For Real: Life, Leadership, & Unlearning ·

2022/10/12

Ever since I got into podcasts (and believe it or not, it actually took me a while), I’ve been focused on growth: getting to the life that I want and not settling for less. If you’re listening to this podcast, I’m thinking that’s your mindset too. And that could mean so many things. A bigger house. Freedom from the 9 to 5. Working more. Working less. Spending more time with your family. Taking more vacations. Raising your rates. You know you and what you want. And if you don’t know, it's

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57:08

195: Business Therapy and Mindset Transformations for...

For Real: Life, Leadership, & Unlearning ·

2022/10/05

One of the reasons we started the Weddings For Real podcast and then formed The Planner’s Vault is because we want to create a community of wedding professionals who can share ideas, grow together, and avoid the feeling of being on an island with your businesses. You’re not alone. And yet, sometimes we feel like we’re the only ones who feel overwhelmed. We’re the only ones who feel like the to-do list is impossible to get through. We’re the only ones who feel like we need a break from it

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194: Ask Me Anything (About Burnout, Selling My...

For Real: Life, Leadership, & Unlearning ·

2022/09/28

A couple weeks ago, I asked you the listeners for any questions you've been wanting to ask, and I received some truly thought-provoking submissions (so thank you!). So today, I answer those questions, touching on burnout, why I refer (or don't refer) wedding pros, navigating the busy season, selling my planning business, and more!This episode is brought to you by The Planner's Vault, my online membership site for wedding planners who are hungry to grow, ready to hustle, and actively

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39:09

193: Unraveling, with Rachel DeAlto

For Real: Life, Leadership, & Unlearning ·

2022/09/21

The Unraveling series, where amazing and inspiring entrepreneurs share the unraveling of old habits and mindset that holds us back, and the rebirth of new. Today we feature Rachel DeAlto, Communication & Relatability Expert, Keynote Speaker, Chief Dating Expert at Match.com, former relationship expert on Married at First Sight, and Author of the book Relatable: How to Connect with Anyone, Anywhere (Even If It Scares You). For previous Unravelings:156157 with Adrianna McDermott161 with

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55:15

192: Entrepreneurship- Mistakes Made, Lessons...

For Real: Life, Leadership, & Unlearning ·

2022/09/14

You may have heard of Timeline Genius, the platform that creates beautiful, detailed wedding day timelines, saving you hours in the process. But have you heard how CEO Eddie Babbage built the company? Today, Eddie shares the mistakes made, lessons learned, and mindset shifts that led to Timeline Genius's success.This episode is brought to you by The Planner's Vault, my online membership site for wedding planners who are hungry to grow, ready to hustle, and actively seeking community and

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45:18

191: Is Luxury Stealing Your Joy? with Laura Ritchie...

For Real: Life, Leadership, & Unlearning ·

2022/09/07

As we gain experience and raise our prices, we start to get into the luxury market. It’s something many of us strive for because it means we’ve made it - we beat out the competition for the best weddings, they become great portfolio pieces, and you can make better money.But how do we attract the luxury clientele? And when we get those weddings, are they really all that we hoped for?Laura Ritchie is the Founder and Designer at Grit and Grace.This episode is brought to you by The Planner's

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190: Unraveling, with Slice Pie's Kristen Mullins

For Real: Life, Leadership, & Unlearning ·

2022/08/31

The Unraveling series, where amazing and inspiring entrepreneurs share the unraveling of old habits and mindset that holds us back, and the rebirth of new. Today we feature Kristen Mullins, aka The Pie Lady. Kristen is the owner of Slice Pie Company, and while everything on social media looks amazing - new retail shop, selling hundreds of pies a day, all the awards - the reality is that Kristen has been forced to undergo some serious growth over the past couple of years.For previous

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