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Cut the Cake

Melanie James & Tania Hall

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Welcome to the Cut The Cake Podcast, where we are here to help you navigate the wonderful, yet sometimes overwhelming, world of wedding planning. In this podcast you'll go behind the scenes on the wedding industry with us, Melanie and Tania, two wedding-obsessed girls from Melbourne, Australia. With over 20 years of combined experience in the wedding and events industry, we bring you no-nonsense advice, industry secrets, and plenty of laughs along the way. Melanie, the coffee-loving, fun-obs ...
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Project Engaged

Eddy and Aleks Mac

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Project Engaged is a podcast for wedding suppliers who are ready to level up their business! We (Eddy and Aleks) share our experience of turning a side hustle into a full time career for both of us with our successful wedding DJ business One More Song. In this podcast we interview experts and cover everything, from marketing and brand, client service and operational efficiency through to looking after yourself while running a business in the high-pressure wedding industry. We also interview ...
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Partyologist Marcus Prentice shares tips and tricks about everything to do with parties ,weddings and events.Expert advice to help you throw the Best Party of Your Life.Weekly podcast with event industry guests sharing their expert knowledge.
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Have you ever looked at different women's careers and thought, 'How'd She Do That?' This encouraging and fun podcast is answering that question in each episode while speaking to women who have created inspiring lives and careers. Join host Emily Landers as she connects with guests from a wide variety of industries and stages of life. You'll be inspired every time you listen! Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/howdshedothat/support
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Welcome to The Biz Birthday Bash Podcast, where we share actionable tips for success as a creative entrepreneur and small business advice for artists, designers, calligraphers, stationers and product makers. We'll help you confidently build a profitable and personality-driven creative business. Your hosts Elisabeth of ElisaAnne Calligraphy and Cami of Cami Monet share their experiences of growing successful wedding stationery businesses and strategies to six-figure sales in the online produc ...
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Your Day, Your Way Weddings + Events Podcast by Caitlin Casey is dedicated to giving you the confidence and know-how to create, design, plan and NAIL your dream wedding or event. Do you have a dream idea in mind but you’re unsure where to start or lacking the expertise to bring it together? Do you want to create a bespoke wedding that reflects your personalities and love story, because you’re not interested in including things just because? Are you seeking the best advice to transform a blan ...
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SDCO Partners was founded in 2009 by designers and owners Amy Pastre and Courtney Rowson. Since their founding, they have built a national and international presence, garnered awards and accolades, reimagined brands, and redefined industries by cultivating new ways of seeing through design, strategy, and story. SDCO Partners uses these daily practi…
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In our Wedding Planning Series: Twelve Steps from Engaged to I Do, we're setting the stage for a straightforward guide to help simplify the often overwhelming process of planning your wedding. Over the next twelve weeks, we'll be taking you on a journey, offering practical, step-by-step advice to make wedding planning less daunting. We’ll dive into…
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A master esthetician for 28 years, Angela Caglia, has spent more than 30,000 hours practicing and perfecting her craft. Trained by paramedical skincare experts in France and guided by leading stem cell scientists, chemists, and her robust knowledge of ingredients, her unique approach to skincare is grounded in biocompatible treatments that utilize …
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In today's episode, Emily updates listeners on the growth of HSDT through the podcast and the shop. She also shares professional and personal updates we know listeners will enjoy hearing. As always she shares a positive outlook on the different stages and seasons of life listeners may be walking through. We can't wait to hear what you think of toda…
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Meghan Guffey spent a decade in New York City working in advertising sales and brand partnerships until she eventually settled down in Dallas, TX in 2020 to start a family with her husband Peter. Outside of work, family, fashion, and travel have always been her greatest passions, with Europe serving as her main source of inspiration. Once Meghan be…
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Today's guests will inspire your eye for design and beauty! Christina Samatas and Renee DiSanto founded the Park & Oak interior design studio in 2015. They are known for creating homes that are visually stunning, yet functional and comfortable. Their work, rooted in the art of timeless style, is driven by the belief that design can be used to creat…
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Proper Portraits started like most businesses—creating a thoughtful solution for an unfulfilled need. Anne Caroline and her husband were looking for an affordable portrait option for their son to capture his personality at a young age. While they were (and are!) very interested in commissioning an oil portrait, they knew he was not at the right age…
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Jennifer Hunt’s Dogwood Hill is representative of all the ways her products can be enjoyed: a church for weddings and baptisms, a tearoom for social gatherings, a pond for summer celebrations, a town square where shops and entrepreneurs can be found, and homes where parties are planned, rooms are decorated, and holiday cards are addressed. Each det…
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Julie Bennett and her husband, Chris, are passionate about how to combat our loneliness epidemic, build deep connection, and fight for (not with!) the ones you love, no matter what challenges you face. In a time when so many suffer from isolation and it feels like developing authentic relationships and true belonging is harder than ever, Chris and …
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Today’s guest is New York City based artist Clare Spooner. Clare’s a painter working in watercolor and oil and she also accepts commissions for custom paintings. Clare lives and works in NYC and travels often, usually to her home state of Virginia or to Europe. And when all else fails, she takes a visit to the Met for a little escape! Art history s…
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Jordan Soderholm is co-founder and chief growth officer of Ranger Station, an American heritage fragrance brand founded in 2015 with husband Steve Soderholm, and founder of Nashville Candle + Supply, a private label and custom candle manufacturing company established in 2021. A native of Knoxville, Tennessee, Jordan came to Nashville in 2009 to stu…
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Likely our favorite Emily's Edit yet! Sharing more about the team here at HSDT, shop updates, and what's on the horizon. Our DMs are always open as is our new Social Club Channel on IG! Connect with us @howdshedothatpodcast on Instagram and don't forget to join our newsletter linked in our highlights on social. We will talk to you soon!FOLLOW EMILY…
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Today's guests and new shophsdt.com brand, Jen and Mel, are the sisters behind LeMel. They've always loved to play with each other’s style and they love, love, love helping clients find a first (or latest!) piece to add to your jewelry stack.Anything that’s available in their shop is something they love, would wear themselves, and probably test-wor…
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Today's guest is Angela Vranich, the co-founder and Chief Product Officer of Little Spoon, the leading DTC brand and first end-to-end platform for kid’s nutrition. Today, Angela and her team are responsible for feeding millions of babies and kids each month, which is no small task. But just 6 years ago, Angela and her partner Ben didn’t have any cu…
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To celebrate our 200th episode and 4 years of How’d She Do That, we are showcasing our very own Emily Landers.Emily Landers is a host, author, and entrepreneur. The native Texan, who graduated from Baylor University with a BA in Communication, Class of 2013, moved to New York City upon graduating and began her career interning at Footlocker, Inc. S…
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Designed by Claudia Garrard and handmade by the 38 trusted seamstresses who comprise our sewing room, Lenora's offerings bear an unmistakable, unparalleled mark of quality. The story of Lenora is a special one. It all started with Dina Yang, a pioneering Vietnamese designer whose expertise and superior craftsmanship set the industry standard. Event…
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Weddings are days filled with joy, laughter, and sometimes a touch of regret. When a couple's wedding has been and gone, upon reflection there are sometimes regrets. In our time as wedding pros, we see that these regrets are usually the same for most couples. Things they didn’t do that they wish they had. Things they didn’t take into consideration …
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Today, I am sharing more insight into our conversations from last week and this weekend, that we had on social media. I loved hearing anonymously from so many of you about your businesses, sales, and growth online. It continues to be a fascinating topic and one I am looking forward to continuing to discuss. As always, if something stands out to you…
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This isn’t a regular episode but a quick public service announcement. We've been dropping new episodes every week for 36 weeks, and time has flown—it's already June! For those in Victoria, Australia, especially in the wedding industry, Winter is the off-season. Not many weddings happen, and many people, including vendors, take this time to recharge…
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Emily update! Emily shares recent podcast recordings and discusses the surprising income many influencers are sharing with her anonymously on social media. She also discussing growing HSDT’s email marketing campaigns and encourages listeners to reach out should they ever want to continue these conversations offline. The HSDT team is wishing you a w…
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On this episode of Project Engaged we’re interrogating the competition! Only kidding! Our guest is actually a good friend of ours and all-round legend, Tim the DJ! He’s one of the highest energy vendors we know. As well as DJing, he also plays the sax! One squiz at his Instagram and you’ll very quickly see what we mean by high energy. Tim attracts …
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Today’s guest is fine jeweler, Monica Rich Kosann. Monica started out as a photographer many years ago capturing her client's stories through film (she was the primary family photographer for multiple celebrities). She then started gifting her clients vintage card cases with their photos as a thank you and from there began designing lockets. This s…
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In this episode of Cut The Cake we tackle more wedding planning questions you, our lovely listeners, have sent our way for not only advice. But for the honest truths to help you plan your wedding without any unnecessary stress. Questions we discuss include whether florists take back wedding florals at the end of a wedding and if this is normal. Ven…
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We are wrapping up the first half of 2024 weddings in this episode of Project Engaged! We haven’t done our weekend wrap ups in a while so today we’re going to do one huge one for the first half of the year. Obviously there are too many weddings to talk about, so instead we’re going to pick out some fun highlights to hopefully give you some inspirat…
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Lila Limon, the visionary behind Squeeze De Citron®, serves as both the founder and creative director of this vibrant line of handcrafted bags and totes, skillfully brought to life by Mexican artisans.Nestled in the picturesque Old Greenwich, CT, she passionately curates all in-house designs, infusing each creation with her unique touch and creativ…
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Planning a property wedding is sometimes viewed as the easier wedding planning option. BUT, we are here to tell you that when couples do opt to wed at a property, whether it’s a private estate, a family garden, or an empty paddock, the logistics and details involved can quickly become overwhelming. But with that said, there are so many incredible b…
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Today’s guest, Nicole Brewer, is the founder of Classic Whimsy!Classic Whimsy (formerly called “smocked auctions”) is a leading D-to-C retailer for infants and kids clothing, specializing in smocked and everyday pieces for celebrating all of life’s special moments.Nicole leveraged a handful of social media followers who were drawn to her smocked cl…
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With many couples finding love on dating apps, the concept of planning a wedding through a similar platform seems like a natural next step - yes? Enter The Best Wedding App! The Best Wedding App encourages couples to swipe right for their favored wedding vendors, just as they would for a prospective love match on a dating app. But it's not just abo…
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Talk about non-traditional weddings! On today's episode, we are chatting with the absolute master of alternative weddings, Renee the Celebrant! In her own words, Renee is "really shakin' shit up"! She's all about helping couples design a wedding that truly reflects them, while hopefully re-thinking some old, pale, stale traditions along the way. Be…
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Today’s guest is Emily Hostetler, Co-Founder of Heaven on Earth festivals. Emily is native of Boulder, Colorado, is a dedicated music and art enthusiast and mom of four. She loves traveling and being outdoors whenever possible. With dual degrees in music and art, she seamlessly intertwines her creative passions while homeschooling her kids and spit…
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When you’re planning a wedding, it’s easy for the expenses to add up. At the end of the day, a wedding is a luxury and there are costs that come with having any type of event, big or small. But even so, whatever your budget is, there are ways to be savvy with you spend your money. What's more, we have been involved in planning and delivering countl…
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I am so excited to share that previous guest Nicola Bathie is live on our shop! Listen in as I give you all an update on the podcast, as well as new brands arriving on the shop, my most recent purchase, and opening my DMS for any specific topics that I can cover that would be helpful to you all! As always, thank you for your encouragement and excit…
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We’re thrilled to share that today’s guest is the founder of Sea Bags, Beth Greenlaw. Sea Bags are born as sails and transformed into nautically inspired totes and accessories that bring their customers great happiness. You see, they believe that sails soak up sun, salt, smiles and adventure.Of course they clean their sails before they make them in…
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In this episode of Cut The Cake we delve deep into the intricacies of wedding planning by tackling an array of questions submitted by you, our loyal listeners. Questions like, how do I chase my RSVPs without being annoying. What exactly is a micro wedding? What's better, a band or DJ? And even the classic partner debate… Do we really have to naviga…
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On this episode of Project Engaged we are chatting all about the key moment songs for your wedding. No matter how non-traditional, all weddings - whether a large sit down or a more relaxed cocktail style - will have key moments throughout the day. These key moments all need epic music choices. Have you ever watched a cake cutting in silence? Awkwar…
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When she was four, Soon’s family fled Saigon at the end of the Vietnam War. After a perilous 12 days on a boat and another six months at a refugee camp, the family ultimately settled in Fresno, California, sponsored by an uncle who had fought for the South Vietnamese. Her parents’ determination to create a successful life in America by becoming ent…
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In the world of weddings, guestbooks have long been a staple for couples to capture the well-wishes and memories of their loved ones. However, in recent years there has been growing popularity for couples to move away from written guest books and incorporate an audio guestbook on their wedding day. Today on Cut the Cake, we have the privilege of ch…
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On this episode of Project Engaged, we’re chatting to Tania, aka The Event Wanderer, which is all about epic wedding stationery, signage and accessories. Having spent over 15 years working in various roles across large, small and even international events, she knows the stress and chaos that can manifest when planning any form of celebration, espec…
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Today's guest is Sophie von Oertzen, the founder of Sophie Williamson Design.Throughout her childhood, Sophie witnessed numerous scenes of Gastfreundschaft at joyful dinner parties with her parents’ friends, family holiday gatherings, and society events. And it’s those memories of listening in on the buzz of conversations and raucous laughter share…
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If you haven’t heard of Panama Dining Room, we are sure you have seen its iconic arched windows pop up on your Instagram feed. Yes those windows are spectacular, but Panama Dining Room offers so much more than just that picture-perfect Instagram photo. In this episode of "Cut the Cake," we are joined by Luke Stepsys, owner of Panama Dining Room; Lu…
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In this episode of Project Engaged Eddy and Aleks chat about sound equipment at weddings. We try our very best to keep it as simple as we can and chat through what sound equipment a typical DJ brings to a wedding and any additional equipment that may be needed (such as a speaker for a ceremony if it's in a different area). We are often asked "what …
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Today's guest is Natalie Holst, Founder of HOLST + LEE. HOLST + LEE believes jewelry can be the most transformative thing you can wear. These words spoken by the iconic Iris Apfel is the core principle and inspiration for Natalie's company. Their collections are inspired by the vivid colors of art, music, nature, and the symbols that make life beau…
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Planning a wedding can be a daunting task, and many couples find themselves overwhelmed with the number of tasks that need to be completed. This is where delegating roles and responsibilities to friends, family, and your wedding party can be incredibly helpful. In this episode of Cut The Cake, we discuss the various tasks that can be delegated to y…
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Today’s guest is Laura Park of Laura Park Designs. A self-taught artist, Laura’s passion for painting began in her childhood as she explored the world of color in her grandmother’s art studio. Laura took to painting full-time in 2012, pulling inspiration from her travels and personal experiences. Before long, Laura’s art started to gain recognition…
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On this episode of Project Engaged, we chat to big poddy fans Daniel and Megan, who got hitched earlier this year at Half Acre! Aleks was behind the decks on this one at one of our fave spots in South Melbourne, Half Acre. We chat all about the planning process, what they loved during thier day and some advice for couples that are currently plannin…
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When we say property wedding, what comes to mind? Perhaps a beautiful marquee under a starry night with the most gorgeous sunset you ever did see across rolling hills as far as the eye can see? We’re the first to admit we love a property wedding. But here’s the thing. There is actually so much you need to consider when planning a property wedding. …
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Happy Easter Weekend! In today’s quick 10 minute episode, I am sharing an update on why I have decided to put our Patreon channel on hold, how excited I am to focus on our e-commerce, and a personal update as we buy our first house! I am taking time to sit back and enjoy this holiday weekend! I hope you can do the same. I’m thankful for this commun…
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