Dr. Ilona Shternfeld is the owner of Inner Glow Aesthetics MD, a medical spa in Avon, Connecticut. Dr. Ilona joins Regina and Cate to talk about how our looks do and don’t affect our mental state, feminism and aesthetic medicine, and why her original expertise as an eye surgeon helps put her clients’ anxieties to […]

Yajaira Daniel of YD Beauty is a makeup artist based out of Branford, Connecticut. Yajaira joins Regina and Cate to discuss what she’s learned in over a decade in the industry, why hair and makeup on a wedding all comes down to timing, and (as often comes up during this podcast) why it pays to […]

Kristin Ferrarese is the Executive Chef and Creative Director of Fortuna’s Catering Co. based in Bridgeport, Connecticut. Kristin was the first caterer to come on the podcast, and she did not disappoint. We talked about so much in this interview, from kitchen fires to preparing dinner by moonlight to how COVID has fundamentally changed Fortuna […]

Cate Barry, owner of Cate Barry Photography and co-host of this podcast, is a wedding and portrait photographer based out of New Haven, Connecticut. This was part two of a special episode where we turned the tables on the interviewer, and to do this, we invited Paulo and Irsa of John Paulo Films back to […]

Regina Burrus, owner of Weddings by Regina Marie and co-host of this podcast, is a certified wedding planner and coordinator based out of Waterbury, Connecticut. This was a special episode where we turned the tables on the interviewer, and to do this, we invited Paulo and Irsa of John Paulo Films back to guest host […]

Camp Laurelwood, in addition to its long history as a Jewish day camp, is also a wedding and event venue located in Madison, CT. (It also happens to be Cate’s dream wedding location!) Regina and Cate spoke with Camp Laurelwood’s Retreat Center Director Craig Barrows about wedding receptions that last all night, clients who have […]

Nine Five Photography is a fine art wedding photography company based out of Waterbury, Connecticut. Owner Devon Valentin joins Regina and Cate to discuss what leads people to the wedding industry, shooting with film, and why second photographers are so important. Devon has owned and operated Nine Five Photography since 2013, and his love for […]

The Social Butterflies are wedding and event producers based in Boston, MA. Owners Valerie Francois and Paige Pasley join Regina and Cate to discuss what makes a good party, how their friendship led to an amazing business partnership, and what it takes to know your own worth. As their company’s name suggests, co-founders Valerie and […]