It's happening! Smartly entertaining wedding pros Joseph Esser (professional wedding photographer) and Tessa Gomes (Hawaii-based wedding planner and coordinator), have joined forces to bring you Unveiling Paradise - your "go-to" destination wedding podcast. Planning a wedding is hard, but planning a destination wedding is even harder! Through real-life stories, interviews with industry experts and insider advice, tips and tricks, Joseph and Tessa will guide you through your wedding planning ...
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Join Reyshan Parker and Guest Chefs, Cookbook Authors, Health Professionals, Service Industry Peeps, Bartenders, Servers, and Anyone Else Who Likes to Eat, as They Discuss, Food, Cooking, Recipes, The Service Industry, Hopes, Dreams, Cats, Dogs and Whatever Else We Feel Like Talking About... Cheers!
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Send us a Text Message. Join Reyshan Parker on the 'Beyond the Check' Podcast as he crafts a delicious meal of stuffed peppers using fresh ingredients from Local Farm Bag. Reyshan prepares this savory dish while chatting with Erik Lyons, the owner of Local Farm Bag, about the joys and challenges of sourcing food locally. Dive into a culinary journe…
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Weddings, while gorgeous and memorable, can be an environmental challenge. Tune in to this week's episode to hear our top 10 easy ways to create a more eco-friendly wedding. These are our top 3 episodes to start with if you are about to have your summer wedding. We'd love to hear from you. Hit us up and mention our show to learn more about our Unve…
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Unraveling Emotions Through Food: A Conversation with Kim Korte!
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Send us a Text Message. Join us on an enlightening episode of "Beyond the Check Podcast" as Reyshan Parker delves into the intriguing connection between our culinary tastes and emotional well-being with Kim Korte, author of "Yucky, Yummy, Savory, Sweet: Understanding the Flavors of Emotions." Kim explores how our sensory perceptions shape our emoti…
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Getting married in Hawaii is such an amazing and gorgeous experience, so how do you make it even better? Today we have Jana Park, owner of Fine Time Shave Ice, sharing her tips and advice on how to make your wedding unique to Hawaii. From specialty foods, to dances and customs, tune in to hear it all. These are our top 3 episodes to start with if y…
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"It's a great idea... An outdoor wedding saves so much money", everyone says. Hold on... does it actually save you money? Is it really a great idea? Sure, it's not going to be your typical ballroom wedding but what actually goes into planning an outdoor wedding? From needing additional vendors like caterers and bartenders, to renting everything fro…
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Your Pre-Wedding Relationship with Pastor Mark Turansky
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If you take a step back from your wedding day, and really look at what the wedding is all about - it's a marriage between two people who love each other. In this episode, we have Pastor Mark Turansky talking to us about how to communicate with each other - from increasing your emotional intelligence, to learning your "fear dance", to understanding …
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Spilling the Sauce: Karen Katz on 30 Years in Food TV | Beyond the Check Podcast
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Send us a Text Message. Join Reyshan Parker on this engaging episode of "Beyond the Check" as he interviews the spirited Karen Katz, a veteran producer in food television and author of "Getting Sauced." Dive into the flavorful world of Karen's 30-year journey, filled with behind-the-scenes tales, celebrity chef encounters, and how a pandemic led to…
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Real Wedding Perspective: Arlynne and Edward
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We flipped the script this week and invited one of our couples to come onto our podcast 2 day before their wedding!! Why? Because the weather was going sideways, stress was at an all time high, and we wanted to throw more at them ... JUST KIDDING! The weather was not looking good, and since we had multiple conversations about their wedding plan, we…
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Big Brand Bamboozle: Dodging Corporate Food & Discovering Honest DIY Alternatives!
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Send us a Text Message. Welcome back! 🎉 Today, I've got my mom here as we dive deep into sidestepping our corporate overlords in our quest for truly natural living. 🌿 We spill the beans on how we're avoiding corporate junk in our daily lives while unveiling the versatile magic of Dr. Bronner's Sal Suds for cleaning *everything*! 🚿 Also, join us for…
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There's no question that choosing the right team of vendors for your wedding can make or break your wedding, so choose wisely. In this episode, we go through what you should consider when finding the perfect team for your wedding day. These are our top 3 episodes to start with if you are about to have your summer wedding. We'd love to hear from you…
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Julies Eats and Treats Cookbook! | Guest Julie Evink!
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Send us a Text Message. Ready for a tastebud adventure? 🍋 In today's episode of "Hanging Out with My Cookbook Authors," we're diving into the charming culinary world of Julie Evink, the mastermind behind Julie's Eats and Treats. 🌟 She spills the beans on her path from small-town farm life to creating family-friendly recipes that even the toughest k…
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Real Wedding Perspective: Courtney and Kris
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We're beyond excited to welcome our real life couple, Courtney and Kris, to the show. Blissfully coming off of their wedding high, we convinced them to hang out with us again and recap all things wedding. In this episode, we'll talk about things they loved about their wedding, things they wished they could do differently, and they'll share their ti…
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Urban Farming with Greg Peterson: How to Grow Your Own Food and Tell Mega-Corps to Suck It!
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Send us a Text Message. Welcome back, folks! Today's guest, Greg Peterson, founder of UrbanFarm.org, poses the big question: what if we had a garden and fruit tree in every yard? This urban farming legend brings his wit and wisdom to teach us all how to turn our thumbs green, even if you're like me and can't keep an orchid alive! Join us as we disc…
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I think we can all agree that choosing the right wedding party (or choosing not to have a wedding party) can really set the tone for your wedding day. We’ve been around so many weddings and have seen AMAZING, SUPER SUPPORTIVE wedding parties, and have also seen some less than amazing ones. In today's episode we're going to talk about wedding partie…
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Getting in Wedding Shape with Bernice Delos Reyes
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Everyone wants to look their very best on their wedding day, and today on our show we have Bernice Delos Reyes from The Mango Tree Fitness Studio talking about how to incorporate fitness and nutrition into your pre-wedding plans. Key takeaways? Find something you LOVE to do, get someone to hold you accountable, and always remember it's a matter of …
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"Glowing Up" with Aesthetician Cara Matsuura
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Anyone getting married knows that pre-wedding skincare starts months in advance. From drinking water, to trying to get a decent amount of sleep... it takes work! And even with all the hydration and rest you can get, sometimes you need a little more help. In this week's episode, we have aesthetician Cara Matsuura talking about customized, mobile tre…
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Wedding Content Creation with Leialoha Socials
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Wanna know the biggest trend for 2024? Having a wedding content creator for your special day. What is a wedding content creator? It's having someone capturing photos and short videos on their IPHONE... so you, your family and friends can enjoy the day. What do you do with all of these short videos? You can create social media clips, share them with…
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Everyone knows your wedding ceremony is the creme de la creme of the entire day. From the logistics - who sits where and is it wrong to switch it up? To the vows - how long should they be? Should they be serious or funny? Your wedding ceremony is the official union of two people in love. In this episode, we take a deep dive into each part of a wedd…
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We're back with season 5, and we're starting off strong by talking about wedding cake + all types of yummy, delicious desserts. If you're planning to have a wedding cake, dessert bar, ice cream station or any type of sweet treat to end the night, this episode is for you. These are our top 3 episodes to start with if you are about to have your summe…
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Preserving and Pressure Canning with Jenny Gomes
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Send us a Text Message. Discover the secrets of pressure canning with Jenny Gomes, the renowned Master Food Preserver, in her latest masterpiece, "The Pressure Canning Cookbook." Bid farewell to the complexities of traditional canning and embrace small batch canning tailored for busy moms and home cooks. Subscribe to the Beyond the Check Podcast, h…
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Eating Peru with Prof. Robert Bradley: Ceviche and Culinary Journeys!
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Send us a Text Message. Welcome back to "Cooking with My Cookbook Authors"! Join me and Professor Robert Bradley in the kitchen as we whip up some soul-soothing Peruvian dishes from his latest book, "Eating Peru." 📚 Today, we're diving into the art of making Ceviche, exploring the vibrant history and flavors. 🍤🍋 Subscribe and comment to win a FREE …
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Cooking with Cookbook Authors Rebecca Abbott & Jennifer West
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Send us a Text Message. Dive into a seafood fiesta with cookbook authors Rebecca Abbott and Jennifer West! We're whipping up deliciousness with crab legs and bacon-wrapped shrimp in the air fryer. Join us for a taste of the ocean right in your kitchen. 🎣🍽️ With over 120 air-fried recipes in their book "Air Fryer All Day," these culinary experts sha…
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It's the last episode of Season 4, and we're back with listener questions. Tune in to hear Joe and I share our thoughts and advice on the following: Do we need wedding insurance? What is that and are there different types? Does it make sense to do hair and makeup at the wedding venue, or a hotel? Who normally takes all of our stuff at the end of th…
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Creating An Engaging Wedding Reception with Wes Nakano
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FACT: The details of your wedding reception really can make or break your wedding. Do you have too many speeches? Are you trying too hard to play games that no one wants to play? Do you have grand ideas of smashing cake in your partner's face?? (HINT: DO NOT SMASH THE CAKE). In this episode, Wes Nakano, owner of From Above Entertainment, sits down …
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How to Create a Memorable Rehearsal Dinner
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FACT: A good wedding is actually not just one event, or even one day. A good wedding allows your guests to fully embrace their time together with you and your significant other, and what better time is there to lean into all that QT then at the rehearsal dinner? A couple things to note: A rehearsal is NOT the same as a rehearsal dinner. You don't n…
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Decoding Your Wedding Day Lingo with Michele Ganiko
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Planning a wedding is hard, but trying to decode all of the wedding day lingo is almost possible! From BEO to scullery, plus plus to bar back, and every other acronym under the sun... we're here to help. Together with Michele Ganiko, Associate Director of Catering at the Hyatt Regency Waikiki, we discuss and decode some of the most common acronyms …
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Everything You Need To Know When Interviewing Wedding Planners
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This is personally one of my favorite episodes - everything you need to know when interviewing wedding planners. When I have initial meetings with clients, they're often in the "deer-in-headlights-too-overwhelmed-to-know-what-to-ask" stage of wedding planning. Hiring a planner can be a huge relief, and a huge first step, but finding a good fit is c…
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Cooking with Tessa Kiros: Greek Filet Mignon | Beyond the Check Podcast
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Send us a Text Message. In this sizzling episode of Beyond the Check Podcast, get ready to tantalize your taste buds as Tessa Kiros, the doyenne of cookbooks, whips up a tantalizing Greek Filet Mignon from her latest masterpiece, "Now and Then." Known as culinary royalty, Tessa has carved her niche in the food world, selling over 700,000 copies of …
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The Great Wedding War: Live Music or DJ with LoveJack
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It's the never ending wedding question - live band or a DJ? In this episode, we have Brian Webb, cellist and singer extraordinaire, from LoveJack. While he's a one-man show, his looping skills (listen to the episode to find out what looping is all about) are legendary. We go into depth with him and really make him answer some tough questions: - How…
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Maximize Your Wedding Day Photography Timeline
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This week's episode combines the best of both of our worlds - wedding day timelines and photography. In a good timeline, the photography plays a key role in the day. As Joe mentions, there are 4 main parts of the day that can affect your timeline: 1. Getting ready/prep 2. Ceremony 3. Portraits/Formal Photos 4. Reception Tessa looks at timelines fro…
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Cooking Cauliflower Pumpkin Rice with Althea Brown | Beyond the Check Podcast
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Althea guides the audience through the creation of Cauliflower Pumpkin Rice, a delightful dish from her cookbook. Learn the secrets behind her innovative fusion of flavors and techniques as she introduces a gluten-, dairy-, refined sugar-free, and grain-reduced rendition of this beloved Caribbean recipe. GET…
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Questions Your Wedding Guests Will Ask... Answered!
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Listen... As much as you communicate with your guests and think you've given them all the info they'll ever need for your wedding, there will ALWAYS be the barrage of questions on your wedding day. What time is the wedding? How do we get there? Is there a dress code? Can I bring my new friend I just met last night? OMG, IT'S A LOT. So how do you be…
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Wedding Videography: Must Have or Nice to Have?
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If you're debating whether or not you need videography for your wedding - tune in to this week's episode. Joe and I have some BIG FEELINGS about this topic, and you're gonna want to hear our thoughts. Tessa's key takeaways: Everyone tells me "I'll never watch my video again" or "I don't want to watch myself - it's so cringey" BUT, what if we tell y…
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Exploring the Preferred Vendor List for your Wedding with Stuart Kotake
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If you're deep in the midst of your wedding planning, we're positive that you've seen a preferred vendor list - this could be either from your wedding planner, your venue, or even one of your other many vendors. Caterers partner with staffing and bar companies, photographers will refer videographers that they work collaboratively with, and venues w…
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The Electric Slide, Macarena and Mr. Brightside - are these on your MUST PLAY or DO NOT PLAY song list for your wedding day? In this episode, DJ Kevo chats with us about songs to create your perfect wedding day playlist - from the ceremony, through cocktail hour, to the very last song of the night - we're here to help you find the right tunes to fi…
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DIY or DI... "Why" - DIY-ing Your Destination Wedding
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DIY, or D-I-Why?? Everyone who has ever gotten married, is getting married, or has thought about a budget knows that this *somewhat dangerous* thought will pop into your head at least once during your wedding planning... Can I DIY elements of my wedding and save money? (For those wedding planning newbies... DIY = Do It Yourself) If you've ever cons…
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Choosing a Venue for your Destination Wedding with Cristiana Okada
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Choosing the right venue for your destination wedding is a BIG DEAL, but how do you even know where to begin? We're thrilled to have Christiana Okada, the Director of Catering at the Halekulani join us this week as we talk about the process of working with a hotel venue as you plan your destination. Having a team of professionals helping you make t…
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"A dry wedding is still a fun wedding!" Hmmm... thoughts on this unpopular wedding opinion? In this episode, Tessa and Joe take a deep dive into 10 controversial wedding opinions. Popular or not, tune in to hear a professional photographer and wedding planner share their thoughts and advice on these heated topics. Support us: patreon.com/unveilingp…
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Allowing your guests a peek into your relationship through thoughtful accents placed throughout your wedding is always a great way to make everyone feel like they’re part of something special. From highlighting your fur-babies, to taking guests on a travel-themed adventure, these personalized touches will truly make your guests feel included in you…
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Ep #081 with Guest, Chef Chris from Noble Roots in Pooler Ga | Beyond the Check Podcast
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Send us a Text Message. Step into the world of culinary excellence and hospitality as your host, Reyshan Parker, takes you on a delectable journey alongside the talented Chef Chris from Noble Roots in Pooler, Georgia. Join us for a mouthwatering episode where we explore the art of cooking, share stories of grandma's treasured recipes, and dive into…
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Ep #080 with Guest, Cannabis Beverage Founders, Adam Peabody and Danny Jahnke
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Send us a Text Message. Join host Reyshan Parker and his guests, Adam Peabody and Danny Jahnke, the founders of Flora Hemp Spirits, a pioneering cannabis beverage company. In this captivating podcast, Reyshan and his guests delve into the world of responsible, mindful drinking and the exciting possibilities of cannabinoids in the beverage industry.…
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Ep #079 with Guest, Rock Violinist, Asher Laub
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Send us a Text Message. Join us as we dive into the extraordinary life and career of Asher, a renowned violinist and trans-genre improvisation expert. With his unique expertise in trans-genre improvisation, Asher has become a highly sought-after soloist, gracing renowned venues like Madison Square Garden, Hammerstein Hall, and Lincoln Center. His t…
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We made it to the final episode of Season 3, and in true Unveiling Paradise style, we're ending the season with a pop quiz! In this episode, Joe's alter ego (Professor Esser) tests Tessa with 10 questions asked by our real life couples. As a professional wedding planner, Tessa should get 100% on this pop quiz, right? Tune in to find out... Support …
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Ep #078 with Guest, Cookbook Author, Natalie Keng
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode of Beyond the Check, Reyshan Parker sits down with Natalie Keng, a pioneer in the area of innovative leadership development and the Founder and CEO (“Chief Eating Officer”) of Global Hearth. Global Hearth is a multi-faceted business that leverages the power of food and culture through its Cooking Up a Better …
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You asked, and we answered! We gathered some of the most common “this or that” questions that clients have asked during their wedding planning process. Should we have a band or a DJ? Dessert bar or late night snacks? Should we allow plus ones at our wedding? What are your thoughts on having an unplugged ceremony? It’s always a big deal and we’re he…
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Authentic Guest Experiences with Henry Fang
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In our opinion, making sure your guests enjoy themselves at your wedding is a top priority. Henry Fang, owner of Paradise Monarchs, joins us today to share some inspiration, tips and advice on ways to create authentic, unique experiences for your wedding guests. If you're having a wedding larger than just you and your significant other, you'll want…
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Ep #077 with Guest, Financial Expert and Cook, Moya Campbell
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode of Beyond the Check, Reyshan Parker sits down with Moya, a marketing and client services professional with a passion for providing top-notch customer service. Moya is also part Indian and loves cooking up curry! Moya started working for her mother, Wendy, in 2007 as an administrative assistant. Besides her ma…
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Creating Your Wedding Brand with Connie Esteban
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Is there anything better than, as a couple, finding your wedding style? Your wedding day is the introduction of the two of you becoming one, and creating a styled, cohesive vibe for your wedding day is a MUST DO. Today, we have Connie Esteban, owner of C'est Calligraphy, explaining how her 3 loves (fashion, architecture, and design), led her down t…
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Perfecting Your Wedding Hair and Makeup with Erika Kalaikai
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Hair and makeup is arguably one of the most important elements of someone’s wedding day. All eyes on you, and you’ve spent a lot of money on professional photography and videography. Why wouldn’t you hire a professional hair and makeup artist to make you look (and feel) your very best? In this episode, Erika Kalaikai from Perfectly Made, is sharing…
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Ep #076 with Guest, Restaurant Consultant, Deagon B. Williams
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode of Beyond the Check, Reyshan Parker sits down with Deagon B. Williams, Proprietor of Culinary Business Strategy. Deagon is a chef and food business consultant who uses her broad and deep industry knowledge and an unbound intuitive curiosity to help her clients realize the next level of business opportunity an…
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