EP 7. The science of gratitude and the art of mindfulness with special guest Collin Pierson Hello and HAPPY THANKSGIVING, amici miei! I am so excited to bring you this week’s podcast with a very special guest, my husband, Collin Pierson! We are talking about gratitude and why it is so important to practice it. […]

EP 7. The science of gratitude and the art of mindfulness with special guest Collin Pierson Hello and HAPPY THANKSGIVING, amici miei! I am so excited to bring you this week’s podcast with a very special guest, my husband, Collin Pierson! We are talking about gratitude and why it is so important to practice it. […]

What is the price surge and how is it affecting the wedding and events industry? Our latest episode, episode 6, on The Art Of Celebrating Podcast is now streaming. Fellow Chicago wedding planner and co-host Akeshi Akinseye and I discuss the price surge, what it means for the wedding and events industry, and share tips […]

What is the price surge and how is it affecting the wedding and events industry? Our latest episode, episode 6, on The Art Of Celebrating Podcast is now streaming. Fellow Chicago wedding planner and co-host Akeshi Akinseye and I discuss the price surge, what it means for the wedding and events industry, and share tips […]

Collaboration is one of the quickest and most effective ways to get the right content in front of your audience. When we, as wedding creatives, are able to create curated content that we’re missing in our portfolio it is not only fun but so valuable. All small business owners should be actively seeking out collaboration […]

Collaboration is one of the quickest and most effective ways to get the right content in front of your audience. When we, as wedding creatives, are able to create curated content that we’re missing in our portfolio it is not only fun but so valuable. All small business owners should be actively seeking out collaboration […]

Episode 4 on The Art of Celebrating podcast is now streaming and it’s one you don’t want to miss! Akeshi and Michelle talk about Sweetest Day, share a bit of its history and chat about more than just the love between couples. This day can be about celebrating the special moments you share with all […]

Episode 4 on The Art of Celebrating podcast is now streaming and it’s one you don’t want to miss! Akeshi and Michelle talk about Sweetest Day, share a bit of its history and chat about more than just the love between couples. This day can be about celebrating the special moments you share with all […]

The Art of Being A Great Client (5 Ways You Can Be A Positive Part Of The Wedding Boom) Akeshi and I love to have candid conversations about the state of the industry, what this “wedding boom” is and what couples and clients everywhere can do to positively contribute to the process. Streaming now. This is […]

The Art of Being A Great Client (5 Ways You Can Be A Positive Part Of The Wedding Boom) Akeshi and I love to have candid conversations about the state of the industry, what this “wedding boom” is and what couples and clients everywhere can do to positively contribute to the process. Streaming now. This is […]

The latest episode on “The Art Of Celebrating with Akeshi Akinseye and Michelle Durpetti” Podcast is up and full of great conversation! Listen as Michelle and Akeshi discuss all that wedding planners do for their clients. They breakdown important elements that a planner brings to the table including logistics and the planning process, designing and […]

The latest episode on “The Art Of Celebrating with Akeshi Akinseye and Michelle Durpetti” Podcast is up and full of great conversation! Listen as Michelle and Akeshi discuss all that wedding planners do for their clients. They breakdown important elements that a planner brings to the table including logistics and the planning process, designing and […]

The Art of Celebrating Podcast Big news, friends! Alongside dear friend and fellow (mega-talent) planner and designer Akeshi Akinseye, Michelle is so excited to share that “The Art of Celebrating” Podcast is officially here! The first episode of The Art of Celebrating is an introduction to your hosts through a series of fun questions that […]

The Art of Celebrating Podcast Big news, friends! Alongside dear friend and fellow (mega-talent) planner and designer Akeshi Akinseye, Michelle is so excited to share that “The Art of Celebrating” Podcast is officially here! The first episode of The Art of Celebrating is an introduction to your hosts through a series of fun questions that […]

Thank you to The Wedding Biz for featuring Michelle, Ali Phillips and Jeannette Tavares to speak about all things coalition. From Illinois to DC and everywhere, they discussed all of the details, and how event pros everywhere can get involved. Such a pleasure to work together with this group of ladies! ❤️

Thank you to The Wedding Biz for featuring Michelle, Ali Phillips and Jeannette Tavares to speak about all things coalition. From Illinois to DC and everywhere, they discussed all of the details, and how event pros everywhere can get involved. Such a pleasure to work together with this group of ladies! ❤️

Standing Together As One Voice To Protect The Events Industry Thank you Akeshi Imogie for having us on to discuss all things Illinois Events Coalition on your podcast! Ali, Collin and I are so grateful for the opportunity to share the story behind the coalition, and what we hope to accomplish. THANK YOU so much […]

Standing Together As One Voice To Protect The Events Industry Thank you Akeshi Imogie for having us on to discuss all things Illinois Events Coalition on your podcast! Ali, Collin and I are so grateful for the opportunity to share the story behind the coalition, and what we hope to accomplish. THANK YOU so much […]

Exciting news! Michelle was recently invited to talk on Essential Wedding Podcast, hosted by Whitney Drake.  The Essential Wedding Podcast is centered around having conversations that will “encourage mindfulness and intention during your engagement season.” With topics ranging from The 5 Love Languages to Must Knows For Booking Your Wedding Photographer, The Essential Wedding Podcasts […]

Exciting news! Michelle was recently invited to talk on Essential Wedding Podcast, hosted by Whitney Drake.  The Essential Wedding Podcast is centered around having conversations that will “encourage mindfulness and intention during your engagement season.” With topics ranging from The 5 Love Languages to Must Knows For Booking Your Wedding Photographer, The Essential Wedding Podcasts […]