In this episode of Front and Centered, Kathy Romero shares her deeply personal journey of navigating the hardest year of her life, marked by the loss of her mother. She discusses the importance of resilience, authenticity, and the lessons learned from setbacks. Kathy emphasizes the need for a sustainable business model that supports personal challenges and encourages listeners to embrace vulnerability and trust in their own capabilities. The conversation highlights the transformative power of grief and the journey towards thriving after adversity. MAIN TAKEAWAYS Setbacks can lead to profound personal growth. Grief is a complex process that doesn't follow a timeline. Building a sustainable business is crucial for navigating life's challenges. Authenticity and vulnerability strengthen relationships and business connections. It's okay to take time for yourself during difficult moments. Victory is about claiming your right to exist as you are. Perfectionism can hinder progress and healing. Trust in your own capabilities to weather life's storms. Creating a brand based on trust fosters client loyalty. Your story's transformation begins with embracing your setbacks. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Resilience and Growth 01:34 Navigating Setbacks and Grief 11:13 Building a Sustainable Business 19:23 Embracing Authenticity and Vulnerability 27:35 Transforming Setbacks into Strength

SUMMARY In this episode of Front and Centered, Kathy Romero discusses the challenges of dealing with difficult clients in the event planning industry. She emphasizes the importance of reclaiming one's power, setting boundaries, and transforming nightmare clients into opportunities for growth. Through personal anecdotes and practical advice, Kathy encourages listeners to recognize their value, establish clear communication, and learn from their experiences with challenging clients. The conversation culminates in a call to action for listeners to implement boundaries and protect their creative energy. KEY TAKEAWAYS Your nightmare client could be the catalyst for growth. Establishing boundaries is crucial for mental well-being. Documenting everything helps maintain clarity in client relationships. You deserve clients who respect your expertise and boundaries. Difficult clients can teach valuable lessons about your business. Trust your gut when identifying red flags in clients. Creating systems can protect your energy and creativity. Your worth is not determined by one client's opinion. Every challenge is an opportunity for personal and professional growth. You have the power to choose clients that align with your values. LEARNINGS  Transforming Nightmare Clients into Opportunities Reclaiming Your Power in Client Relationships SOUND BITES: "You are the main character in your story." "My worth isn't up for negotiation." "Red flags do not turn green with time." "Keep protecting your magic." CHAPTERS 00:00Introduction to Front and Centered Podcast 00:59Transforming Nightmare Clients into Opportunities 10:07Reclaiming Your Power and Setting Boundaries 20:01Lessons Learned from Difficult Clients   This podcast is sponsored by ADVANTAGE™ Kathy's Group Coaching program for CEO Planners. Find out more by clicking on the link  or by visiting my website at KathyRomero.com or visit us on INSTAGRAM and click the link in bio for details.    Thank you for listening:    PS: Don't miss out on any of our episodes subscribe, rate, and share with friends! 

In this episode, Kathy Romero discusses the importance of building trust through the budget conversation during the event planning process. She emphasizes the need for planners to be prepared and armed with information when discussing numbers with clients. Kathy shares her strategies for pricing line items properly and breaking down the numbers with confidence. She also highlights the significance of providing clear and concise quotes that break down every single point discussed with clients. Kathy advises planners to be transparent and consistent about their numbers and fees, and to provide clients with comparable alternatives when necessary. Takeaways Be prepared and armed with information when discussing numbers with clients Price line items properly and break down the numbers with confidence Provide clear and concise quotes that break down every single point discussed with clients Be transparent and consistent about your numbers and fees Tackle the money conversation head on with confidence Provide clients with comparable alternatives when necessary Every episode I record is dedicated to event planners, producers, and the industry alike, who work tirelessly to elevate their craft and who believe that the work that they do brings joy to others as they walk in their purpose.  This Episode is Sponsored by KR | The Planner Collective. I you want to find out more about these workshops visit KR The Planner Collective Don't forget to follow, subscribe and share!  event planning, budget conversation, building trust, pricing line items, clear quotes, transparent fees, comparable alternatives

In this episode, Kathy Romero discusses the importance of incorporating wellness into your business to prevent burnout. She emphasizes the need to prioritize what truly matters and to constantly improve oneself. Kathy shares her insights on the six main areas that contribute to business health: basics, brand, sales, pricing, process, and wellness. She also explores the eight dimensions of wellness: intellectual, emotional, financial, physical, occupational, social, environmental, and spiritual. Kathy encourages listeners to focus on success markers such as discipline, beliefs, and energy. Takeaways:  Incorporating wellness into your business is essential to avoid burnout Prioritize what truly matters most Business Health can be assessed through the basics: brand, sales, pricing, process, and wellness Focus on the eight dimensions of the wellness wheel We need to redefine the success markers that can work for us          

TODAY'S FOCUS ON THE PODCAST: YOU BELONG WHERE YOU BELIEVE   HIGHLIGHTS:   - The Importance of believing that you can do anything - Being bold enough to take the leap even when you don't know where it leads - When you decide to do that thing you love, it will naturally serve you and others at the same time - Be brave enough to choose how you are going to show up, being different sometimes is exactly what is needed - The life you want is first a thought, then a belief, then you take action, and ultimately becomes your reality - Honor the inner voice that tells you to be you even when it doesn't make sense

TODAY'S FOCUS ON THE PODCAST: USING YOUR PASSION AND WORK WITH PURPOSE   HIGHLIGHTS:   WORKING WITH PURPOSE CREATING WITH PASSION GIVING BACK   We will focus on how to use your talents to make an impact. Diving into your purpose with conviction in order to create a brand that stands out from the rest.

Today's podcast is all about how to RE-IGNITE YOUR FIRE There are some weeks that just light you up and others not so much. But we learn from all of it. What we learn from those weeks is what matters. The good, the bad and the indifferent. All of those feelings leave us with life lessons. I've been working on some deliciousness this week, between my live events and my coaching clients, I feel completely alive and aligned with all of it! As I continue to chat with so many amazing ladies inside the event world and outside in other disciplines. I notice that doubt creeps in more than we'd like – So that's where I got the idea for this podcast content today. I want to touch on re-igniting our fire by paying close attention to the beliefs that we are holding on to. I'm sharing a few life hacks that have been life changing for me on today's podcast. I know they will be so good for you too! The first thing to focus on is mastering your craft. It's the best confidence booster. Master the game on your own terms and in your style have your business or job fit and accommodate all the levels in your life. That includes, kids, hubby, boyfriend, partner, dog, whatever... I know this to be true: Things will happen for you. You really just need to be patient and let it all unfold with ease. Release our need for control is a game-changer! You create resistance when you pull in certain directions. Let things happen in due time. Lean in to learning and let go of the grip.

I'm delighted to have my friend Kesha Franklin on today's Front and Centered podcast episode. Kesha is an accomplished interior designer with a fabulous sense of fashion. She has developed a high level of self-awareness, and her presence also embodies grace and sophistication. One thing I always find remarkable about Kesha is that she really has taken her passion and made it work for herself. She operates from her core and stays true to her authenticity. Passion, love, and excellence have been the compass that she has used to shape the direction of her life and career. Kesha is a perfect example of the importance of listening to your intuition and understanding that you do have something to give the world. When you give from within, that's when magic happens. Tune in to learn about Kesha's creative process and her workflow as we touch on... TODAY'S FOCUS ON THE PODCAST: UNLEASHING THE ART WITHIN US - Exemplifying who you are with intention - The art of transformation - Staying true to yourself while creating with purpose We welcome Kesha with open arms.

Today's topic is about how someone can build a legacy vs a business. Our guest today, Sharon Sacks knows all about this! Can you imagine being able to say this about you and your business? Becoming an example to follow for so many? Sharon has created a business with the confidence of a true leader. Unassuming in her approach but very much aware of all the luxuries of the world. She's built a business based on perseverance and dedication. A kind person at heart. She pulls people gravitate to because your aura and just that huge pleasant smile you greet everyone with. I admire you, Sharon. Thank you so much for being our guest today. TODAY'S FOCUS ON THE PODCAST: BUILDING A LEGACY NOT A BUSINESS HIGHLIGHTS: - The Importance of having the right mindset - Staying the course in a competitive market - How to remain grounded while serving high profile clients - The importance of having the right team Sharon believes you are only as good as your last event! Everyone in the room should be a celebrity. She believes that the love, the service, the care, is what keeps you going in this industry. She's inspired by architecture, fashion, and nature. She understands that the event industry brings joy, and with joy comes health and with health comes longevity! As long as we remember that we will never be arrogant and as long as we are not arrogant, we will always be prepared to serve.

Tai Beauchamp is our guest today and I simply cannot wait for you to hear all the gems in this podcast. We agreed that she truly has a gift to allows people to feel seen and loved. She is a woman of tremendous strength. In her quest to help others find happiness, she has developed the innate ability to ask the right questions that lead people to go inward. She challenges her followers to go deep and to ask themselves questions like these: How have you challenged yourself to change your perspective? What will you choose to see differently, more clearly despite what the world says? How will you illuminate truth to elevate and clearly impact the lives of others? The question is...do you believe that one woman, one girl, her choice to change the world can lead to monumental impact that creates cataclysmic shifts? She believes that as women we need to lean in to our divine feminine and that we should take note that the divine masculine is essential too! Tai is such is an incredibly well-rounded human. As a former all-state athlete, champion AAU player recruited to play in college, she grew up not only in sports, but in gymnastics. Her mother influenced her style. She was a teen model who later became the youngest and first African American editor at Seventeen. But it's her love for wellness as a whole that truly continues to inspire her to lead a better life and to help others to do the same.