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Wedding Planner Society Podcast

Laurie Hartwell & Krisy Thomas - CWP Society

CWP Society is proud to produce the "Wedding Planner Society: Industry Expert Insights" podcast!Laurie Hartwell & Krisy Thomas, award-winning Master Certified Wedding Planners and Industry Educators from the CWP Society, discuss the real lives of wedding planners and professionals, dispense business tips, and share ways you can elevate yourself and your career in the wedding industry.Visit the CWP Society website for more information: www.cwpsociety.com

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32:07

Put the Fire Out Before They Smell the Smoke

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2026/04/06

Your clients may never see your vendor emails, your production notes, or the quiet fixes you make in the background. But they absolutely feel the result. That "certified difference" shows up as ease, trust, and the unmistakable sense that someone capable is leading the room. In this episode, Senior Educator Krisy Thomas is joined by Master Certified Wedding Planners and CWP Society Educators Emma Cockerham and Riley Snyder to connect the dots between vendor leadership and the client experienc...

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35:10

That Low Hum of Doubt

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2026/03/30

You can love wedding planning with your whole heart and still feel a low hum of doubt when a client questions your pricing or something unexpected happens on wedding day. That tension is more common than you think — and it has a fix. In this episode, Certified Educator Vicki Amar joins Senior Educator Krisy Thomas to talk about how to rebuild the thing that actually settles you: a professional foundation that makes your value visible before you ever walk into the room. Vicki Amar is a Certifi...

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33:27

Are You Leading Weddings Or Just Surviving Them

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2026/03/23

Krisy Thomas, Senior Educator at The CWP Society, is joined by Master Certified Wedding Planner Nicole Martinez for an honest conversation about what it actually takes to lead with confidence on wedding day — not just survive it. If you've ever had the quiet thought, I hope nothing major happens today because I'm not sure what I'd do — this episode is for you. Nicole shares what shifted when she stopped treating wedding planning as something you simply pick up along the way and started buildi...

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44:06

What Gave Me The Push

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2026/03/09

Feeling that quiet pull to level up — but not sure what to change? That restless sense that you're capable of more is worth listening to. In this episode, Krisy Thomas, is joined by Christina Collins, Master Certified Wedding Planner, and Tracy Dapp, a seasoned Certified Wedding Planner, who nearly walked away from years in the industry, before finding her way back through certification and community. Together, they dig into what it really looks like to turn that instinct into repeatabl...

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35:29

The Standard for Diverse Celebrations

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2026/03/02

In this episode, Krisy Thomas, Senior Educator with The CWP Society, is joined by Rima Shaw, Certified Wedding Planner and Certified Educator, for a conversation that goes straight at one of the most uncomfortable moments in our industry — that jolt of panic when a couple asks you to lead a culturally rich, multi-day celebration you don't fully understand. Together, they unpack what true preparation really looks like: before the inquiry call, before the proposal, and long before the wedding d...

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40:39

Why Credentials Matter More Than Ever

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2026/02/23

Weddings don't come with a second chance — and yet too many planners are still showing up underprepared, overpromising, and hoping it all works out. In this episode, CWP Society Founder and CEO Laurie Hartwell and Senior Educator Krisy Thomas pull back the curtain on what's really at stake when planners skip the education and go straight to the business card. This isn't about gatekeeping or status. It's about protection — for couples trusting us with one of the most significant days of their ...

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20:23

The Turning Point

Wedding Planner Society Podcast ·

2026/02/16

What if the moment that changes your wedding planning career isn't a lucky break, but a choice you make today? CWP Society Senior Educator, Krisy Thomas, opens up about being an introvert in a relationship-driven industry and how a recognized credential transformed the room before she even spoke. From that first venue meeting as a Certified Wedding Planner to national features and trusted partnerships, this story tracks how credibility, structure, and community create momentum that lasts. We ...

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45:38

From Winging It To Owning It

Wedding Planner Society Podcast ·

2026/02/10

Doubt on wedding day can be quiet but crushing—the second-guessing after a tough call, the 2 a.m. mental replay, the nagging feeling that something's off even when the night goes "fine." That's what winging it feels like, even when you're good at what you do. In this episode, From Winging It to Owning It, Krisy Thomas, Senior Educator with The CWP Society, sits down with Master Certified Wedding Planners, Nikki Rodgers and Brittney Poole, to unpack how they made the shift from reactive...

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23:51

Discovering What Was Possible Through Certification

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2026/02/02

Certified Wedding Planner, Industry Advancement Director, and Director of Student Organizations, Ashley Babbit, joins CWP Society's Senior Educator, Krisy Thomas for this episode. What if the right credential didn't just polish your bio—but changed how you see your future? We sit down with Ashley to unpack how structured training, community, and ongoing education turn hesitant beginners into confident pros. From moving to a new market with zero contacts to landing roles that play to her stren...

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15:49

How Industry Partners Responded to My Credentials

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2026/01/26

In this podcast, Krisy Thomas, Senior Educator of The CWP Society, shares how a quiet moment at a venue changed everything: a sales manager noticed the credential and suddenly the conversation shifted from uncertainty to trust. That small recognition became the spark that accelerated a brand-new wedding planning business into a full-time career within a year. We pull back the curtain on why certification doesn't just open doors—it shortens the timeline from introduction to preferred lists, nu...

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35:25

How Certification Changes the Way Venues See (and...

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2026/01/19

Venues don’t gamble with their space—or their reputation. In this episode, Krisy Thomas, Senior Educator of the CWP Society, is joined by Nikki Rodgers, Master Certified Wedding Planner and Certified Educator, and Aisha Garnett, Master Certified Wedding Planner and Certified Educator, for a candid conversation about why certification instantly changes how venues perceive and trust wedding planners. We break down why certification instantly changes the way managers read your emails, respond to...

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32:05

From Chaos to Clarity: Systems That Support Your...

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2026/01/12

Join Krisy Thomas, Senior Educator of the CWP Society, and Laurie Hartwell, Founder and CEO of the CWP Society, for a conversation designed to help wedding planners start the year with clarity—not chaos. We break down the four pillars that keep a wedding planning business strong in 2026: precise packages, protective contracts, a guided workflow with strong presentations, and continuing education that helps you stay high touch in a tech-heavy world. If you’ve struggled with scope creep, unclea...

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41:32

The Power of Wedding Industry Relationships

Wedding Planner Society Podcast ·

2025/12/16

In this episode, Krisy Thomas, COO of the CWP Society, sits down with two incredible relationship pros: Amanda Borrero, Certified Wedding Planner and Certified Educator, and Aisha Garnett, Master Certified Wedding Planner and Certified Educator. Together, they unpack how planners turn vendors into true collaborators, leverage community for confidence, and keep ethics front and center while growing a business that lasts. They dig into the real difference between a reliable vendor and a "friend...

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20:52

Sacred Spaces: Working With (Not Against) Church Rules

Wedding Planner Society Podcast ·

2025/12/08

Church weddings don't have to be a battlefield between sacred tradition and creative vision. Join Krisy Thomas, COO of the CWP Society, alongside Emma Cockerham, Master Certified Wedding Planner and Certified Educator, and Riley Snider, Master Certified Wedding Planner and Certified Educator, as they reveal how alignment—not conflict—transforms church ceremonies into seamless, deeply meaningful experiences. What you'll discover: The three-lane model that changes everything: church coordinator...

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32:10

The Year-End Financial Reset: Closing Out 2025 Strong

Wedding Planner Society Podcast ·

2025/11/25

Ready to stop playing catch-up and start leading your business with clarity? We're closing out 2025 with finance expert and Master Certified Wedding Planner Matt Mitchell to help you run a clean, confident year-end reset. Together we walk through the exact steps to reconcile your accounts, fix messy categories, and review your numbers with curiosity instead of criticism—so you can see what truly worked, where money leaked, and how to design a profitable 2026 you'll actually enjoy living. We d...

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129:37

100th Episode: Celebrating Our Favorite Moments &...

Wedding Planner Society Podcast ·

2025/11/17

🎉 Episode 100: Two Hours of Game-Changing Wisdom You Don't Want to Miss We're throwing a party—and you're invited! Join Laurie Hartwell, Founder and CEO of the CWP Society, and Krisy, COO of the CWP Society and Master Certified Wedding Planner, for our milestone 100th episode—a special two-hour celebration packed with stories, breakthroughs, and the hard-won advice that's transformed countless planning careers. Settle in for the full experience as we revisit our favorite moments from 100

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8:01

Intentional Growth For Wedding Planners

Wedding Planner Society Podcast ·

2025/11/13

In this rapid-fire solo episode, Krisy Thomas, COO of the CWP Society, shares a practical blueprint for wedding planners ready to make 2025 more profitable and organized. She walks through a simple reflection exercise to identify what's energizing your business versus what's draining it, then covers the systems and boundaries that create sustainable growth. You'll hear specific examples for streamlining timelines, controlling scope creep, and communicating with confidence—plus why certificati...

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29:42

Beyond the Surface: What It Really Takes to Plan...

Wedding Planner Society Podcast ·

2025/11/10

Join Krisy Thomas, COO of the CWP Society, and Certified Wedding Planner & Certified Wedding Planner & Certified Educator, Rima Shah, as they dismantle the dangerous assumption that South Asian weddings are just "bigger centerpieces on a longer timeline." This is a masterclass in what multi-day celebrations actually demand: extended vendor access, hospitality infrastructure most venues ignore, and contracts built for sacred ceremony sequences—not just "out by midnight" clauses. You'll...

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29:28

The Relationship That Changes Everything: Your...

Wedding Planner Society Podcast ·

2025/11/03

What if the secret to thriving in wedding planning isn't just about serving clients—it's about finding your people? In this episode, we're pulling back the curtain on one of the most powerful (and underrated) relationships in the wedding industry: the planner-to-planner friendship that actually saves your business—and your sanity. Joining the COO of the CWP Society, Krisy Thomas, are Certified Wedding Planners Hailey Beard and Amanda Borrero, who met at CWP Society Certification conference,&n...

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19:35

Decoding Venue Roles: Who Really Does What (And Why...

Wedding Planner Society Podcast ·

2025/10/30

Not all "venue coordinators" are created equal—and assuming they are can derail your entire event. In this episode, COO Krisy Thomas sits down with Master Certified Wedding Planner and Certified Educator Nikki Rodgers to pull back the curtain on how venue teams actually operate, so you can stop guessing and start collaborating with confidence. Nikki breaks down the four core roles you're likely to encounter—from the owner who sold the date to the banquet captain directing service—and explains...

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