In this episode, we kick off our Would You Rather series with Colorado planner and Payton of Promise Event Planners—and we go straight for the unhinged side of weddings. We’re talking maid of honor vs. mother of the bride chaos, vendors showing up high vs. not at all, bad DJs vs. bad photographers, 22-person bridal parties, and whether kids actually belong at weddings.

We get into the real talk only event pros understand—family drama that needs a mediator, influencer couples planning weddings for the internet, and why planners low-key operate as therapists with clipboards.

This one’s for you if you’ve ever silently judged a bridal party, clocked a couple’s odds of making it, or wanted to scream “this is not your wedding” at someone in a sequined dress. Hit play and come play Would You Rather with us.

Think pulling off 80 events this season makes you successful? Think again. In this episode, we unpack what success really looks like at the end of event season—beyond the Instagram highlights and burnout badges. We get real about the false flexes (like bragging about not peeing for 12 hours), why more events don’t always mean more money, and how to measure success in ways that actually matter. From redefining your goals and protecting your time to remembering that “fun” is a valid KPI, we’re calling out the myths that keep event pros stuck in survival mode. Whether you’re ending the season broke, thriving, or somewhere in between, this one’s your post-season reality check.

Apparently we’re all control freaks, judgy as hell, and rocking a superiority complex. 🫠 But are we? (Okay… maybe a little.) In this episode, we spill on the myths and truths behind the event brain—the quirks that make us who we are, from Type A checklists to trauma-bonding with our vendor besties. We’ll tell you why half of us almost became lawyers, how theater kids secretly run this industry, and why locking eyes with another pro mid-chaos is the ultimate love language.

Think every dreamy wedding feature in a glossy mag or high‑end blog was earned? Think again. In this episode, we sit down with PR powerhouse Megan Ely to dig into the murky world of pay‑to‑play in wedding publications—what it is, how to spot it, and why it matters. We talk earned vs. paid placements, the sneaky side of advertorials, and why cropping out “Special Advertising Section” isn’t a good look. Plus, we get real about the emotional toll of comparing yourself to others, the myth of “making it” through press alone, and how to set your own metrics for success. Whether you’re a vendor chasing features or just curious about how the sausage gets made, this one’s an eye‑opener.

They showed up. You gave them a t-shirt, a manual, and a high-five. In this episode, we’re diving headfirst into the messy, make-or-break world of onboarding. From burned-out new hires to shadowing disasters and “who the hell are you?” front desk moments, we’re sharing our biggest onboarding wins—and painful faceplants. We’ll talk training plans (or lack thereof), one-on-ones that actually work, and why a welcome plant might just save your ass. Whether you're hiring your first assistant or your fiftieth, this one’s for you. Buckle up.

We’re too old for 7PM networking events and too loud for quiet quitting. In our first full episode, we’re diving into the awkward, overpriced, and overly loud world of networking. Do we still need it? Does it work? And what the hell are we supposed to wear? From cliquey orgs to award show drama, we’re spilling it all—and yes, we were in bed by 8:30.