Mary Swaffield's guest appearances

Mary Swaffield

She Creates Business

The Wedding Biz - Behind the Scenes of the Wedding Business

Joe Momoh Presents

Natalie Denyse

Michelle Durpetti

Neillie Butler

Meghan Ely

Aleya Harris

Renee Dalo

Heidi Thompson

Meryl Snow

BRUCE RUSSELL

Claire Swinarski

ALEJANDRA POUPEL

RACHEL BIRTHISTLE

JOSE VILLA

Jenna Kutcher

Adam Schaeuble

OwlTail

Mary is the Chief Executive Officer at Alberta Mortgage Brokers Association (AMBA).  The Alberta Mortgage Brokers Association (AMBA) is an independent, non-profit organization dedicated to highly ethical business principles and to keeping the industry at a high level of integrity and professionalism. We talk about leading with kindness and accountability. Being a heart-centred leader, who cares deeply about people and issues, and having the belief in having courageous conversations to identify and rectify challenges.

Mary is the Chief Executive Officer at Alberta Mortgage Brokers Association (AMBA).  The Alberta Mortgage Brokers Association (AMBA) is an independent, non-profit organization dedicated to highly ethical business principles and to keeping the industry at a high level of integrity and professionalism. We talk about leading with kindness and accountability. Being a heart-centred leader, who cares deeply about people and issues, and having the belief in having courageous conversations to identify and rectify challenges.

YYC68. Leading With Kindness with Mary Swaffield, CEO at Alberta Mortgage Brokers Association

Andy Kushner

Today it's all about Andy! For quite a while now, people have been asking him to air an interview about himself. Andy has been interviewed on many different podcasts, so today he decided to publish the most recent of these, with Mary Swaffield, of the Wedpreneur Podcast. Andy and Mary will be talking about what Andy has learned from all the amazing icons whom he has interviewed on The Wedding Biz Podcast. Mary asks Andy about the common threads in the more than seventy-five interviews he's done with some of the biggest names in the wedding and events’ industry. Andy addresses topics like cyclical struggles, dealing with anxiety and fear, and also his changing perspective about the way he views the business aspect of this highly creative industry. Show Highlights:  Andy talks about his role in the wedding industry. Andy explains what inspired him to start a podcast. Some of the incredible event-icons Andy has worked with through his music &amp; entertainment business, Kushner Entertainment. Sylvia Weinstock, cake-designer, was the first icon Andy interviewed on The Wedding Biz podcast. Mary is a huge fan. She really gets a sense of storytelling from Andy's podcast. The way that Andy manages to craft a story, with emotional impact,  around the guests who he interviews. Addressing the way Colin Cowie designs with the five senses, from an interview in 2017. These icons are risk takers and create a completely unique experience for each and every client. Connecting with the clients on a really deep level is necessary to avoid a cookie-cutter experience. Preston Bailey has been on Andy's show twice and is really a humble person. Some of the common threads running through Andy's interviews. Becoming aware that all businesses are cyclical. The struggle of creatives balancing their art with the business aspect. Building and dealing with your business is a creative act. It's important to be aware that business is also hard for the dedicated event-icons. Robert Fountain always feels anxiety and he spoke to Andy about how he uses it as a motivator. What Andy does when he catches himself with negative thoughts. It's really all about your perception. The way that Mary was been taught to use her fear. Learning to turn obstacles into ways to grow. How Andy turns problems into blessings. Andy talks about the biggest change that he's seen in the wedding industry. The incredible energy of a live band. Finding ways to stay grounded and connected.  NOTE: This interview of Andy took place in November of 2018 and some information mentioned about The Next Level episodes has changed. It is now released on Wednesdays with varying guest co-hosts, all of whom are previous guests of The Wedding Biz.     Links and Resources: Recommended books:  The Inner Game of Tennis, by W. Timothy Gallwey   The Obstacle is the Way, by Ryan Holiday The Wedding Biz website: www.theweddingbiz.com The Wedding Biz on social media: Facebook Instagram Andy's entertainment site: www.kushnerentertainment.com Mary's website: www.thewedpreneur.com The following guest interviews, from The Wedding Biz, are referred to: Colin Cowie Preston Bailey:  Part 1Part 2  Bryan Rafanelli Sylvia Weinstock  Robert Fountain  Alison Hotchkiss Rinderknecht Jes Gordon

Today it's all about Andy! For quite a while now, people have been asking him to air an interview about himself. Andy has been interviewed on many different podcasts, so today he decided to publish the most recent of these, with Mary Swaffield, of the Wedpreneur Podcast. Andy and Mary will be talking about what Andy has learned from all the amazing icons whom he has interviewed on The Wedding Biz Podcast. Mary asks Andy about the common threads in the more than seventy-five interviews he's done with some of the biggest names in the wedding and events’ industry. Andy addresses topics like cyclical struggles, dealing with anxiety and fear, and also his changing perspective about the way he views the business aspect of this highly creative industry. Show Highlights: <ul> <li>Andy talks about his role in the wedding industry.</li> <li>Andy explains what inspired him to start a podcast.</li> <li>Some of the incredible event-icons Andy has worked with through his music &amp; entertainment business, Kushner Entertainment.</li> <li>Sylvia Weinstock, cake-designer, was the first icon Andy interviewed on The Wedding Biz podcast.</li> <li>Mary is a huge fan. She really gets a sense of storytelling from Andy's podcast.</li> <li>The way that Andy manages to craft a story, with emotional impact,  around the guests who he interviews.</li> <li>Addressing the way Colin Cowie designs with the five senses, from an interview in 2017.</li> <li>These icons are risk takers and create a completely unique experience for each and every client.</li> <li>Connecting with the clients on a really deep level is necessary to avoid a cookie-cutter experience.</li> <li>Preston Bailey has been on Andy's show twice and is really a humble person.</li> <li>Some of the common threads running through Andy's interviews.</li> <li>Becoming aware that all businesses are cyclical.</li> <li>The struggle of creatives balancing their art with the business aspect.</li> <li>Building and dealing with your business is a creative act.</li> <li>It's important to be aware that business is also hard for the dedicated event-icons.</li> <li>Robert Fountain always feels anxiety and he spoke to Andy about how he uses it as a motivator.</li> <li>What Andy does when he catches himself with negative thoughts.</li> <li>It's really all about your perception.</li> <li>The way that Mary was been taught to use her fear.</li> <li>Learning to turn obstacles into ways to grow.</li> <li>How Andy turns problems into blessings.</li> <li>Andy talks about the biggest change that he's seen in the wedding industry.</li> <li>The incredible energy of a live band.</li> <li>Finding ways to stay grounded and connected.</li> </ul> NOTE: This interview of Andy took place in November of 2018 and some information mentioned about The Next Level episodes has changed. It is now released on Wednesdays with varying guest co-hosts, all of whom are previous guests of The Wedding Biz.   Links and Resources: Recommended books: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Inner-Game-Tennis-Classic-Performance/dp/0679778314/ref=teampodcast-20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> The Inner Game of Tennis</a>, by W. Timothy Gallwey <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Obstacle-Way-Timeless-Turning-Triumph/dp/1591846358/ref=teampodcast-20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">  The Obstacle is the Way</a>, by Ryan Holiday The Wedding Biz website: <a href="http://www.theweddingbiz.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.theweddingbiz.com</a> The Wedding Biz on social media: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/WeddingBizShow/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/weddingbizshow/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> Andy's entertainment site: <a href="http://www.kushnerentertainment.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.kushnerentertainment.com</a> Mary's website: <a href="http://www.thewedpreneur.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.thewedpreneur.com</a> The following guest interviews, from The Wedding Biz, are referred to: <a href="https://theweddingbiz.com/colin-cowie/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Colin Cowie</a> Preston Bailey: <a href="https://theweddingbiz.com/the-next-level-preston-bailey-designer-for-the-ages-part-1/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Part 1</a><a href="https://theweddingbiz.com/preston-bailey-part-2-interview/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Part 2</a> <a href="https://theweddingbiz.com/bryan-rafanelli-part-1-telling-clients-stories-through-event-design/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Bryan Rafanelli</a> <a href="https://theweddingbiz.com/sylvia-weinstock/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sylvia Weinstock</a> <a href="https://theweddingbiz.com/robert-fountain-forging-your-own-path/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Robert Fountain</a> <a href="https://theweddingbiz.com/alison-hotchkiss-rinderknecht-maintaining-balance-within-the-adventure/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Alison Hotchkiss Rinderknecht</a> <a href="https://theweddingbiz.com/jes-gordon/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jes Gordon</a>

125 ANDY KUSHNER: Interviewed By Mary Swaffield of The Wedpreneur

TAKE THE SURVEY HERE GET YOUR DONE-FOR-YOU CONTENT UPGRADES &amp; OPT-INS HERE. Mary Swaffield is the CEO (Chief Everything Officer) of Mary Elizabeth &amp; Co. (fondly nicknamed ME&amp;Co.), a company she founded in 2013 after having experienced MAJOR burnout after 6 years as a Wedding Planner. Only a year after having vowed never to own another business, ME&amp;Co. - a strategic marketing and branding company for wedding &amp; event pros - launched as a somewhat reluctant concession that being an entrepreneur was truly in her blood. Within 2 years, she had launched 2 additional divisions to ME&amp;Co - the Wedpreneur: Smart Business for Wedding Pros, and Smitten &amp; Co. (Wedding Planning &amp; Design) with her business partner and co-podcast host, Janna Blaine. Today, she successfully manages all three companies but spends most of her time growing her community of wedding professionals through the Wedpreneur. With a focus on collaboration &amp; community, the Wedpreneur helps wedding professionals of all levels create profitable and sustainable wedding businesses through mastermind groups, masterclasses, online courses, mentoring, and of course, through the power of shared knowledge within the community itself. Mary is a Certified Special Event Professional (CSEP) through the International Live Events Association, where she is also past-Vice Chair of Operations and Corporate Governance. Known for her passion for education and elevating the industry, she also serves on the advisory committee for the Event Management Program at Bow Valley College, and can often be found speaking at industry conferences throughout North America. In her spare time, she loves hanging out with her three kids or hanging out with her life-long best friends over a few cocktails.

<a href="https://goo.gl/forms/uBiRs7M2jsVppmEg1" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">TAKE THE SURVEY HERE</a> <a href="https://www.shecreatesbusinesspodcast.com/shop/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">GET YOUR DONE-FOR-YOU CONTENT UPGRADES &amp; OPT-INS HERE.</a> Mary Swaffield is the CEO (Chief Everything Officer) of Mary Elizabeth &amp; Co. (fondly nicknamed ME&amp;Co.), a company she founded in 2013 after having experienced MAJOR burnout after 6 years as a Wedding Planner. Only a year after having vowed never to own another business, ME&amp;Co. - a strategic marketing and branding company for wedding &amp; event pros - launched as a somewhat reluctant concession that being an entrepreneur was truly in her blood. Within 2 years, she had launched 2 additional divisions to ME&amp;Co - <a href="https://www.thewedpreneur.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">the Wedpreneur</a>: Smart Business for Wedding Pros, and Smitten &amp; Co. (Wedding Planning &amp; Design) with her business partner and co-podcast host, Janna Blaine. Today, she successfully manages all three companies but spends most of her time <a href="https://m.facebook.com/groups/thewedpreneurcommunity/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">growing her community of wedding professionals</a> through the <a href="https://www.thewedpreneur.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Wedpreneur</a>. With a focus on collaboration &amp; community, <a href="https://www.thewedpreneur.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">the Wedpreneur</a> helps wedding professionals of all levels create profitable and sustainable wedding businesses through mastermind groups, masterclasses, online courses, mentoring, and of course, through the power of shared knowledge within the community itself. Mary is a Certified Special Event Professional (CSEP) through the International Live Events Association, where she is also past-Vice Chair of Operations and Corporate Governance. Known for her passion for education and elevating the industry, she also serves on the advisory committee for the Event Management Program at Bow Valley College, and can often be found speaking at industry conferences throughout North America. In her spare time, she loves hanging out with her three kids or hanging out with her life-long best friends over a few cocktails.

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