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What happens when the wedding business you’ve built no longer fits the life you want? In this episode of Wedding Industry Mama, I sit down with photographer and educator Abby Springman to talk about her powerful journey from luxury wedding photography to brand photography — all while navigating adoption, a surprise pregnancy, and motherhood to three little boys.

Abby shares openly about:

• Knowing when it’s time to pivot out of the wedding industry
• Why motherhood reshaped her business priorities
• The mindset shifts from B2C (weddings) to B2B (brands)
• How to tell if you’re burned out… or if it’s simply time to move on
• The importance of lifestyle-first business planning

If you’ve ever wondered how to build a business that fits the life you actually want — or questioned whether it’s time to leave weddings behind — this conversation will inspire and encourage you.

🎧 Tune in now for insight, honesty, and wisdom from one of the most respected voices in the photography world, Abby Grace.

🔗 Follow @abbygracephoto on Instagram, visit www.abbygracephotography.com and listen to The Artisan CEO Podcast here: https://abbygracephotography.com/podcast

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What’s it like to run a luxury wedding planning company across three states—while raising toddler twins and traveling full-time? In this episode, Meredith sits down with Irene of Irene & Co Events to explore what it truly takes to be a working mom in the wedding industry. Irene shares her journey of growing her business during pregnancy, navigating motherhood as a wedding planner, and building teams in Connecticut, New York, and Utah. They dive into destination wedding planning, childcare strategies, partnership dynamics, and how Irene scaled to a fully booked calendar while caring for her kids.

If you’re a mompreneur, a wedding professional, or just looking for real talk on balancing career and motherhood, this one’s for you.

🔗 Follow @irenecoevents on Instagram, visit www.irenecoevents.com and listen to The Peak Perfection Podcast here: https://open.spotify.com/show/7LoMvV4aKueSJGt6Ktlstz?si=1ed8d9c0254c411e&nd=1&dlsi=18f57de5409a46dd

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Is it possible to grow a profitable wedding business without sacrificing your family?

In this inspiring episode, I chat with Becca Pountney, UK-based wedding marketing expert and podcast host, about how she built a successful business around her family — not in spite of it.

Becca shares what it’s really like to be a mom in the wedding industry, why setting boundaries is non-negotiable, and how she helps wedding pros grow with strategy instead of burnout.

💬 In this episode:

• Building a flexible wedding business that fits your life
• Why showing up imperfectly is part of the process
• The best marketing tips for overwhelmed vendors
• How to use automation and visibility to reclaim your time

Whether you’re a planner, photographer, florist, or just feeling stretched thin, Becca’s advice will remind you that growth doesn’t have to come at the cost of motherhood.

🔗 Follow @beccapountney on Instagram and visit beccapountney.com for wedding marketing tips, tools, and courses.

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Whether you’re a mompreneur, wedding pro, or just feeling overwhelmed by the juggle—this one’s for you.

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