Episodes

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April 2, 2020

39: Mentoring + Coaching Within the Wedding Community

Join Wendy Norman of Apt B Photography and Bobbi as they discuss Mentoring + Coaching Within the Wedding Community in part two of a two part interview. From Wendy's thoughts on imposter syndrome, branding, mentoring as well as being mentored along with social media, this episode is chock full of great information! Wendy is the owner of Apt. B Photography, a whimsical + heart-centered wedding photography company based in Savannah, GA. She’s an Enneagram 4 who spends most of her free time snuggli...
March 24, 2020

40: Wedding Business Strategies CV 19

With Coronavirus/Covid 19 on everybody's mind, join Lindsey Nickel from Lovely Day Strategy as she and Bobbi discuss this important topic. From self care to taking care of your vendor community, current and future clients, this episode is a must listen. Lindsey Nickel c: 510-517-1269 Lovely Day Events wedding planner Lovely Day Strategy business coach for wedding planners Instagram Facebook Pinterest Linked In In This Episode: Be Fabbo Podcast Tuesday's Together Timer- Toggl Lindsey's link...
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March 5, 2020

38: Creating a Customer Experience

Join Wendy Norman of Apt B Photography and Bobbi as they deep dive into creating a customer experience--- (and lots more!) in part one of a two part interview. From Wendy's thoughts on staying in her lane, enneagram types, pricing, and the client experience, this episode is a winner! Wendy is the owner of Apt. B Photography, a whimsical + heart-centered wedding photography company based in Savannah, GA. She’s an Enneagram 4 who spends most of her free time snuggling her pug Winston, doing Cross...
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Feb. 5, 2020

37: Coastal Chic Studios- Personal Boutique Photography

Combining their love of the coast with their passion for photography and business, Todd and Angela Barnett are the owners behind Coastal Chic Studios. With almost a decade of wedding photography under his belt, Todd knows exactly what a bride expects on her wedding day. With her natural talent for communication, organization and 11 years experience in customer service, Angela is the the perfect business manager. Join Bobbi, Todd and Angela for a candid conversation about wedding photography, mo...
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Nov. 13, 2019

36: Are You Ready For Booking Season?

Join Bobbi for a great solo episode of the Be Fabbo Podcast as she discusses some thoughts and tips to have a great booking season this year! She'll guide you into looking back at your 2019 wedding season and how to insure that when the end of 2020 comes around you'll have a strong finish. Plan for your success, give yourself credit for your hard work----- and give yourself a raise! In this episode: Episode 33 Perfect Wedding Guide Episode 12 Sara Does SEO Episode 25 Two Bright Lights Episode ...
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Oct. 11, 2019

35: Elevate! Design Workshop: Shamira Preston

Shamira Preston says she's a "southern organize-a-holic with a big heart from The Woodlands! Although I was raised in the suburbs, my heart swoons for country living and a good trail ride. I love wearing jeans and boots with my hair tossed in a messy bun but I am no stranger to high heels and being dolled up! I love love pretty things and you can find me shopping the malls and local boutiques or spending time with my family when I’m not planning an event. I have my Bachelors Degree from Norfolk...
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Sept. 25, 2019

34: Cedar Lodge on Honey Creek- Tommy McGraw, Tiffany Davis, Becca Bolettiere

Bobbi travels to Cedar Lodge at Honey Creek located in the Golden Isles of Georgia. Owned by Tommy McGraw this under construction wedding and event venue promises to be something extraordinary. Tommy McGraw was born and raised in Brunswick, graduated from Glynn Academy in 2009. He enlisted in the Marine Corps his junior year of high school and left town immediately after I graduated for basic training. Returning from Afghanistan in 2011, he joined the Marine reserve unit in Savannah, moved to C...
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Sept. 11, 2019

32: Emerald Empire Band- High Energy Live Music

Emerald Empire Band are live music experts, event enthusiasts, and party starters, infusing every party with energy and full dance floors. The Emerald Empire is a premium, customizable 3 to 14 piece band specializing in high-energy music - at a sensible price. Their talented and professional musicians have performed regularly with touring and recording artists including Stevie Wonder, Bruno Mars, Tedeschi Trucks, & St Paul and The Broken Bones. Visit their website for upcoming showcase dates whe...
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Aug. 28, 2019

31: BUSTLD- Simply Connecting Brides + Vendors

In this episode husband and wife team Samie & Ryan from BUSTLD join Bobbi in a laughter filled candid conversation about how couples who are wedding planning with BUSTLD benefits vendors, as well as Samie's wedding planning company Something Perfect Weddings. Ryan comes from a background in data and technology sales. He has always had an entrepreneurial spirit, watching his grandmother start and run a business throughout his childhood. With more than eight years experience in the data world, he...
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Aug. 14, 2019

29: What Engaged Couples Want Vendors To Know When They Are Researching Them

Bobbi shares questions from listeners who are engaged couples in the wedding planning process. She asked them what they would like to tell vendors in terms of what they have discovered during their own planning process. Couples were quick to comment about things they loved--- and things they didn't--- making this a great listen for all wedding vendors from photographers, to florists, wedding venues, cinematographers, hair and makeup pros, and everything in between. She discusses, ghosting, pri...
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July 31, 2019

28: LGBTQ+ In the Wedding Industry- Kirsten Ott Palladino

Kirsten Ott Palladino is an award-winning editor and writer, as well as the author of the wedding planning book for LGBTQ couples, EQUALLY WED​ ​(Seal Press/Hachette Book Group, May 2017). She’s the co-founder and editorial director of equallywed.com, the world’s leading digital LGBTQ wedding magazine. She blogs about trauma recovery at foragedwellness.com. Palladino has been profiled on CNN and in The New York Times. Her work has appeared in Entrepreneur magazine, ARTNews magazine, Art & Antiqu...
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July 24, 2019

27: Good Eats + Sweet Treats- Candid Conversation with Sweet Luncheonette

Meet Stephanie Chain the owner and baker at Sweet Luncheonette! The baking boss behind the microbakery specializing in bespoke wedding cakes, cakes and desserts are baked from scratch to suite each client in design and budget. Each creation is as unique as each client. Sweet Luncheonette Instagram Facebook 912-227-8847 | contact@sweet-luncheonette.com Mentioned in this episode: Golden Isles Wedding Association St. Mary's, Georgia Let's keep the FABBO convo going, send me a text! Support the ...
July 19, 2019

Bonus Episode: Q+A with Adrienne McDermott

Adrienna McDermott is a former bridal boutique owner and wedding planner turned virtual assistant. She is the owner of Ava And The Bee, a virtual assistant and social media managing company for wedding professionals. Adrienna has been in the wedding industry for 10 years, 5 years working and managing bridal salons, and 4 as the co-owner of Ivory & Beau, a wedding planning, bridal boutique and florist in Savannah, Georgia. Over the last year, she has grown her virtual assistant company and now w...
July 17, 2019

26: Benefits of Hiring a Virtual Assistant

Adrienna McDermott is a former bridal boutique owner and wedding planner turned virtual assistant. She is the owner of Ava And The Bee, a virtual assistant and social media managing company for wedding professionals. Adrienna has been in the wedding industry for 10 years, 5 years working and managing bridal salons, and 4 as the co-owner of Ivory & Beau, a wedding planning, bridal boutique and florist in Savannah, Georgia. Over the last year, she has grown her virtual assistant company and now w...
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July 10, 2019

25: Two Bright Lights: Your Wedding Submissions Partner- Meghan Brown

Meghan Stolar Brown is Director of Two Bright Lights & How They Asked at The Knot Worldwide. She has extensive marketing and event management experience and understands the challenges and opportunities creative entrepreneurs face. Meghan has been a featured speaker at Wedding MBA, Showit United, and on The Goal Digger Podcast. Growing up with a booking agent and a wedding band leader for parents, there is no doubt that marketing and events are in Meghan’s DNA. Her love for music and events grew ...
June 28, 2019

Bonus Episode: LGBTQ+ Q & A

Two Bright Lights The Knot Wedding Wire Perfect Wedding Guide Gay Weddings Human Rights Campaign Dancing With Her Rainbow Weddings WedWeCan It Gets Better PFLAG We Are Family! Let's keep the FABBO convo going, send me a text! Support the show Thank you for being a FABBO listener and supporting the Be Fabbo Podcast! 🎉 If you enjoyed today’s episode and found value in it, here’s how you can support and engage: 📲 Share This Episode: Share with someone who would benefit. On social, tag me @Bobbi.Br...
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June 26, 2019

24: Being LGBTQ+ In The Wedding Industry- The Pride Episode

In her candid and transparent way, Bobbi brings a solo episode discusses being a member of the LGBTQ+ Community as a wedding vendor. Same Sex Weddings, the wedding vendor community and how it all works together to form a "love is love" community where everyone is respected and served. While we all want to better serve our LGBTQ+ couples, we can't forget to treat fellow wedding pros with the same degree of respect. In this episode: The Band Played On A Normal Heart Stonewall 50 Two Bright Light...
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June 21, 2019

23: Q+A Listeners Questions- More with Cinematographer David Skaggs

In a Bonus Episode, David answers 10 questions from listeners about wedding cinematography. In an energetic and candid exchange Bobbi and David answered questions from aspiring wedding pros and couples. "David Skaggs is a wedding filmmaker based out of St. Louis, MO. Having shot over 200 weddings in his career, he has recently left a full time video production job to start a small boutique wedding film company, Coterie Creative. While films are our passion, what we love most is leaving the wor...
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June 19, 2019

22: "Video-Cinematographers + the Value They Bring" -Coterie Creative

"David Skaggs is a wedding filmmaker based out of St. Louis, MO. Having shot over 200 weddings in his career, he has recently left a full time video production job to start a small boutique wedding film company, Coterie Creative. While films are our passion, what we love most is leaving the world a little better each time we get to work. That's why we have chosen to give a portion of each film we make to charity. We're lucky enough to make people happy with our jobs, and we want to share that h...
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June 12, 2019

21: The Value of Wedding Event Entertainment: All About You Entertainment

Jeff and Cindy Brown of award winning All About You Entertainment "are Savannah's leader in DJ entertainment. DJs Lighting, photo booths and Wedding Coordination. Jeff is a former radio DJ has been in the DJ business for over 30 years, He has have worked with countless celebrities, and been featured on TV shows and many magazines as an industry expert. We customize and personalize our events to our clients specific needs with an amazing team of talented and seasoned DJ professionals. Cindy has...
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June 5, 2019

20: Custom Invitations in a Digital Age: Laura Friedman Charlotte + Lily

Laura Friedman of Charlotte + Lily "Corporate turned small business owner wasn’t the career path I originally had in mind for myself, but this unexpected twist has led to so much happiness and fulfillment! I have been privileged to work for multiple Fortune 500 companies in product development, design and buying positions. But as I climbed the corporate ladder, I wanted to know who I was creating for. Without even realizing it, this simple thought was life changing... a professional turning poi...
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May 29, 2019

Be Fabbo Podcast: Floral Design with Kristian Reinbold Designs

Kristian Reinbold is a wedding and event floral designer in Statesboro, Georgia. I’m nineteen years old, and I’m loving every minute of the flower world! It all started in high school, and now my dreams of owning a business, and becoming best of friends with many brides and wedding vendor family has become a reality! If you haven’t met me, then you should know that you will always get a good laugh in within a few minutes of being around me. I absolutely love flowers, and I adore each and every...
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May 23, 2019

18: The Ladies Behind Island Sound DJ's- Rachel + Elena

Island Sound is one of the nation’s leading Wedding Entertainment and DJ companies. We have hubs ideally located on Saint Simons Island, GA, Jacksonville, FL, Atlanta, GA, Tampa, FL, Asheville, NC, Wilmington, NC, and Columbus, OH. We serve all surrounding areas including Jekyll Island, Savannah, Jacksonville, Amelia Island, Coastal Carolinas, Orlando, Hilton Head, Macon and Middle Georgia, Greater Columbus, Tampa Bay area, Cleveland, Cincinnati, and Pittsburgh. Our home office is on beautiful ...
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May 15, 2019

Be Fabbo Podcast: Biz Tax + Money Coach Erin Armstrong

Erin Armstrong knows how confusing and intimidating business finances can be—especially combined with all the rest on your plate. That’s why she wants to help you understand and feel good about all your tax & money stuff. Originally from a creative background, Erin is an Enrolled Agent licensed by the IRS, and serves as a Business Tax & Money Coach for Entrepreneurs. Since 2011, she's helped hundreds of small business owners, creatives & freelancers make sense of All The Business Money Things, ...