Listen in as Matthew Sherry speaks with special guest Antwayn Hunter of Breaking Bread Catering. About Breaking Bread Catering: We build health, wealth, and social change. We believe food is the key ingredient to nourishing wellbeing. Systemic barriers make accessing fresh food in North Minneapolis a challenge for many. Through youth and workforce development programs, social enterprises, and policy initiatives, we build community capacity to engage with the food system in a fresh and sustainable way. Breaking Bread Catering is a social enterprise catering service in North Minneapolis offering fresh and flavorful global, comfort foods while supporting a social mission and vision. https://breakingbreadfoods.com/

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Antwayn Hunter, Breaking Bread Catering, Social Mission and Vision

Elizabeth Sherry speaks with Kiersten Hall, author of "I Do, 15 years of wedding misadventures" For more information about Kiersten or her company please go to https://www.foxpointepublishing.com .

Part #2 The one where the videographer went to over 1,000 weddings

Part #1 The one where the videographer went to over 1,000 weddings

Paul will help you identify your brand strengths and weakness to help build your company. He will get the word out to the masses about your business through word-of-mouth, and the media. Such as newspapers, online publications, magazines, and TV.

Find Your "Why" - Spotlight on Paul M., Slingshot Branding & PR

Elizabeth Sherry works closely with the MN Chamber of Commerce events team to secure sponsorship for large projects like Session Priorities, Business Day at the Capitol, the Annual Meeting and more. She serves as the Vice President of Marketing and Communications on the board for Meeting Professionals International and is the Director of Events for The Twin Cities Wedding & Event Professionals. Her expertise has been highlighted in Corporate & Incentive Travel Magazine, Bustle, Star Tribune, Medium, Meeting Minds Podcast, Wedding & Event Insider Podcast, and more. She has won three International Live Event Association awards in the past couple years. Elizabeth has been a three time speaker at national Special Event Conference in 2013, 2014, 2015. Elizabeth Sherry most recently comes from the Guthrie Theater. Her responsibilities there were focused on venue logistics and event orchestration. One of her largest projects with the Guthrie was successfully planning eight Super Bowl events, all taking place within 52 hours leading into the big game.

Spotlight on Elizabeth Sherry, Director of Development and Strategic Partnerships at MN Chamber of Commerce

Muddypaws Cheesecake is an award-winning bakery located at 3359 Gorham Avenue, in St Louis Park, MN., you can call or email to order, or just walk right in! They offer over 25 flavors daily (by the slice and whole) or you can order 3-5 days in advance with specific flavors. They also can deliver or ship a dessert to right to your door. If you are looking for something unique at your next event or want them to bring cheesecake to your neighborhood, etc.? Check out how you can reserve their FOOD TRUCK, Camp Cheesecake.

Spotlight on Tami Cabrera, MuddyPaws Cheesecake

Capturing the moments that embrace your legacy of life, celebrating the joy of milestone moments with images that share the memories that we hold dear is her mission. Experienced, friendly professional photographer that is able to put you and your loved ones at ease, while capturing the true essence of the moments that are sure to bring delight to the soul, with images that will tell your story for generations to come. Multiple Award Winner of Wedding Wires Brides Choice Awards Co-Founder & Member of Twin Cities Wedding + Event Professionals since 2009.   Capturing the Romance in weddings and on location engagement sessions, as well as event photography, high school senior photos, family, maternity and newborn photo sessions.   Also available for Travel.

Spotlight on Michelle Tverberg

Complete Weddings + Events Minneapolis is a leader in the events industry with several decades of experience as a multi-service event company with services that make your wedding day complete. Options to include dj and sound, uplighting, photography, photobooth, videography, drone coverage, live streaming, and coordination. Listen in as Matthew Sherry, President of Complete Weddings + Events Minneapolis shares tips on growing a small business, and the passion he and his team have for the events they service.

Spotlight on Matthew Sherry, Complete Weddings + Events Minneapolis

Jeannine Pohl with Jeannine Marie Photography is an awarding winning, highly sought-after wedding and event photographer in the Twin Cities. Jeannine also owns Block Portrait Studios, located in St Paul, MN which specializes in creating joyful homes through portrait art. Listen in as we talk about her passions in the industry, and tips on how she has achieved her success and awards in the community. https://jeanninemarie.com https://block-studios.com Sponsor: https://reneeslimousines.com Host: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mtverberg

Spotlight on Jeannine Pohl, Jeannine Marie Photography & Block Portrait Studios

Renee's Limousines is an award-winning company that is dedicated to the highest standard of quality, safety, and reliability since 1992. Renee's Limousines provides impeccable transportation in Minneapolis and St Paul with attention to every detail, whether for weddings, corporate events, birthdays, anniversaries, special events, brewery or wine tours with an incredible fleet of Limousines, Executive Coaches, Mercedes Sprinters, and even modernized San Francisco Style Trolleys. Listen in to Chad Peterson, President of Renee's Limousines, as he shares some of the tips and secrets to their success with this award winning, luxury transportation business in the Twin Cities. https://reneeslimousines.com Sponsor Commercial: https://www.kahanievents.com/

Spotlight on Chad Peterson, President of Renee's Limousines

Elizabeth Sherry connects with Reena Masheshwari owner of Kahani Events & Design about starting a business and shares some inspiring stories on unique weddings she has seen. Kahani offers a wide range of services from rentals to home staging to complete wedding & event planning.

Spotlight on Reena Maheshwari owner of Kahani Events & Design

Perfect Day Ceremonies Affordable I Do's, Rev. Susan Lee-Wright and her team offer unique, custom wedding ceremonies that are heartfelt and original to fit your style. She and her team have successfully aided hundreds of couples in achieving their dreams of a Perfect Day!

Spotlight on Susan Lee Wright, owner of Perfect Day Ceremonies Affordable I Do's

Studio B Floral Design is a full service floral and design company serving the Twin Cities and surrounding areas. Learn how Tami started her business after falling head over heels in love with floral design after her own wedding day, and the beautiful story of how it's now grown into a family operated business. Hear her best tips on starting and growing a business and find out the variety of services her business provides with floral design, planning & day of coordinating, rentals and even DIY floral packages.

Spotlight on Tami Johnson, owner of Studio B Floral Design

Host Elizabeth Sherry connects with a fun mother daughter duo/ co-business owners on their business adventure. From inspiration during Amy’s wedding planning days to now owning a very successful wedding business. Heidi and Amy share some advice on working with a family member and building a successful business through networking. Website:  https://www.dreamdaydressingrooms.com/

Spotlight on Heidi Mathson & Amy Michaels co-owners of Dream Day Dressing Rooms

Host Elizabeth Sherry connected with Jenna Culley of Jenna Culley Events. Jenna has been in business for eight years now and specialized is weddings for the busy professional. Listen for more information on some advice she shares on getting started correctly on planning your wedding. For more information on Jenna, go to http://www.jennaculleyevents.com

Spotlight on Jenna Culley owner of Jenna Culley Events

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