#384 On Becoming a Wedding Planner - You Asked, We Answered!

A listener question inspired this episode. She wrote asking advice on making a career shift to become a wedding planner, and we're here to deliver the unfiltered truth. We peel back the curtain on the challenges and hurdles one can face in this industry, shedding light on the path less traveled. From the highs to the lows, we share our candid insights to help you navigate this exhilarating but demanding profession.

We are opening up and telling the real shit. It’s not easy to become a wedding planner and to make a living in this career and we are telling you why

Topics We Covered

• How success is measured
• Charging your worth
• Personality traits that are important to have
• Working with vendors who are allies
• How to find with couples that align with your values
• Mentorship programs
• Coming into this career with a niche
• Why it is so challenging to make a living as a wedding planner
• Marketing and exposure

About The Guest

Jasmine Yepez, founder of Stardust Weddings, is an Enneagram-2, Birkenstock-wearing, halloween-loving wedding planner born and raised in Fayetteville, AR. 

Links We Referenced

Jasmine’s Website

Jasmine on IG

Jasmine on Tik Tok

The Union Mastermind - Guidance for wedding planners 

Wedding Pro’s Fellowship for change

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Hosted and produced by Michelle Martinez

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