Another episode, another fascinating conversation on Choosing Your Reflection -- this week with author Evelyn LaTorre. Originally from small-town Montana, Evelyn got a taste for a larger worldview young and decided to let it grow as fast and vast as possible by joining the Peace Corps where she met her future husband in Peru. Two sons, three decades, and two books later Evelyn takes us through her wedding experience, including an unexpected guest, a handmade dress, and a letter to her parents that took longer in transit than her engagement.
Special Guest: Evelyn LaTorre.
","summary":"Another episode, another fascinating conversation on Choosing Your Reflection -- this week with author Evelyn LaTorre. Originally from small-town Montana, Evelyn got a taste for a larger worldview young and decided to let it grow as fast and vast as possible by joining the Peace Corps where she met her future husband in Peru. Two sons, three decades, and two books later Evelyn takes us through her wedding experience, including an unexpected guest, a handmade dress, and a letter to her parents that took longer in transit than her engagement.","date_published":"2021-06-16T19:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://pdcn.co/e/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/f481527c-1b66-40a7-bec2-45d72be5f735/e0c40074-0a99-4223-b307-c1cbb50b78b3.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":25056510,"duration_in_seconds":1949}]},{"id":"1a4de0f9-bb84-4fac-83b7-879f33d20edf","title":"A Light Nod to the '80s - Anna Keizer and Derek Dehanke","url":"https://www.choosingyourreflection.com/light-nod-to-the-80s","content_text":"Welcome to another totally radical episode of Choosing Your Reflection with '80s movie buffs and fellow podcasters Anna Keizer and Derek Dehanke. In this fast-paced and fun conversation, Anna and Derek walk us through their special day, which was everything '80s (minus the outfit and leg warmers)! Listen in as Anna and Derek have fun picturing a fantasy wedding re-do, which would, of course, be directed by their beloved director Steven Spielberg!Special Guest: Anna Keizer & Derek Dehanke.","content_html":"Welcome to another totally radical episode of Choosing Your Reflection with '80s movie buffs and fellow podcasters Anna Keizer and Derek Dehanke. In this fast-paced and fun conversation, Anna and Derek walk us through their special day, which was everything '80s (minus the outfit and leg warmers)! Listen in as Anna and Derek have fun picturing a fantasy wedding re-do, which would, of course, be directed by their beloved director Steven Spielberg!
Special Guest: Anna Keizer & Derek Dehanke.
","summary":"Welcome to another totally radical episode of Choosing Your Reflection with '80s movie buffs and fellow podcasters Anna Keizer and Derek Dehanke. In this fast-paced and fun conversation, Anna and Derek walk us through their special day, which was everything '80s (minus the outfit and leg warmers)! Listen in as Anna and Derek have fun picturing a fantasy wedding re-do, which would, of course, be directed by their beloved director Steven Spielberg!","date_published":"2021-06-09T01:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://pdcn.co/e/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/f481527c-1b66-40a7-bec2-45d72be5f735/1a4de0f9-bb84-4fac-83b7-879f33d20edf.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":34599890,"duration_in_seconds":2511}]},{"id":"2cdce683-eb37-436e-9f88-9c5afbb1b13c","title":"The Essence of Who We Are - Mike Iamele","url":"https://www.choosingyourreflection.com/essence-of-who-we-are","content_text":"This week on Choosing Your Reflection we speak with author and brand strategist Mike Iamele. A consummate storyteller and a stickler for intention, Michael walks us through how he and his husband chose subtle details for their rings, outfits, ceremony, and reception, all of which were imbued with purpose. When a highly honored guest pointed out that perhaps only Mike and his partner would notice the subtleties, Michael is quick to reiterate another tenant of his vision: “but they'll feel it!” Join us as we hear the story of how Mike and Garrett displayed \"the essence of who we are\" in beautiful Aruba!Special Guest: Mike Iamele.","content_html":"This week on Choosing Your Reflection we speak with author and brand strategist Mike Iamele. A consummate storyteller and a stickler for intention, Michael walks us through how he and his husband chose subtle details for their rings, outfits, ceremony, and reception, all of which were imbued with purpose. When a highly honored guest pointed out that perhaps only Mike and his partner would notice the subtleties, Michael is quick to reiterate another tenant of his vision: “but they'll feel it!” Join us as we hear the story of how Mike and Garrett displayed "the essence of who we are" in beautiful Aruba!
Special Guest: Mike Iamele.
","summary":"This week on Choosing Your Reflection we speak with author and brand strategist Mike Iamele. A consummate storyteller and a stickler for intention, Michael walks us through how he and his husband chose subtle details for their rings, outfits, ceremony, and reception, all of which were imbued with purpose. When a highly honored guest pointed out that perhaps only Mike and his partner would notice the subtleties, Michael is quick to reiterate another tenant of his vision: “but they'll feel it!” Join us as we hear the story of how Mike and Garrett displayed \"the essence of who we are\" in beautiful Aruba!","date_published":"2021-06-02T06:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://pdcn.co/e/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/f481527c-1b66-40a7-bec2-45d72be5f735/2cdce683-eb37-436e-9f88-9c5afbb1b13c.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":26293392,"duration_in_seconds":1870}]},{"id":"13c5396d-6bd0-4614-a973-a6bce391719e","title":"A Gift to Ourselves - Terry B. McDougall","url":"https://www.choosingyourreflection.com/a-gift-to-ourselves","content_text":"This week on Choosing Your Reflection we have the privilege of picking the brain of marketing guru and best-selling author Terry B. McDougall. Blazing a trail by being traditional, Terry takes us through how her ideal, classic event was far from her familial norm. As a professional at unpacking the purpose behind the presentation, Terri walks us through the meaning of a traditional wedding for her, and how it acted as a powerful statement of her strength of will and determination to write her own future with her husband. Special Guest: Terry McDougall.","content_html":"This week on Choosing Your Reflection we have the privilege of picking the brain of marketing guru and best-selling author Terry B. McDougall. Blazing a trail by being traditional, Terry takes us through how her ideal, classic event was far from her familial norm. As a professional at unpacking the purpose behind the presentation, Terri walks us through the meaning of a traditional wedding for her, and how it acted as a powerful statement of her strength of will and determination to write her own future with her husband.
Special Guest: Terry McDougall.
","summary":"This week on Choosing Your Reflection we have the privilege of picking the brain of marketing guru and best-selling author Terry B. McDougall. Blazing a trail by being traditional, Terri takes us through how her ideal, classic event was far from her familial norm. As a professional at unpacking the purpose behind the presentation, Terri walks us through the meaning of a traditional wedding for her, and how it acted as a powerful statement of her strength of will and determination to write her own future with her husband. ","date_published":"2021-05-26T07:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://pdcn.co/e/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/f481527c-1b66-40a7-bec2-45d72be5f735/13c5396d-6bd0-4614-a973-a6bce391719e.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":37995750,"duration_in_seconds":2142}]},{"id":"d4360190-1785-4e2b-bb8c-35bb00e9141c","title":"White Gown, Blue Suit - April Stephens","url":"https://www.choosingyourreflection.com/white-gown-blue-suit","content_text":"Married during college to an Army serviceman and an eventual mother of four, blogger April Stephens recounts her wedding dress decision and how her \"going away\" outfit suited the entrance into her new life as an Army wife. April also delves into what it means to lose a garment filled with happy memories.Special Guest: April Stephens.","content_html":"Married during college to an Army serviceman and an eventual mother of four, blogger April Stephens recounts her wedding dress decision and how her "going away" outfit suited the entrance into her new life as an Army wife. April also delves into what it means to lose a garment filled with happy memories.
Special Guest: April Stephens.
","summary":"Married during college to an Army serviceman and an eventual mother of four, blogger April Stephens recounts her wedding dress decision and how her \"going away\" outfit suited the entrance into her new life as an Army wife. April also delves into what it means to lose a garment filled with happy memories.","date_published":"2021-05-05T06:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://pdcn.co/e/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/f481527c-1b66-40a7-bec2-45d72be5f735/d4360190-1785-4e2b-bb8c-35bb00e9141c.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":19511677,"duration_in_seconds":1384}]},{"id":"f8437003-9226-4c72-beb7-fe7c92c1e911","title":"Looking Back - Michael Fiore - NuView Weddings","url":"https://www.choosingyourreflection.com/looking-back","content_text":"This week on Choosing Your Reflection we are \"Looking Back\" with Michael Fiore, editor and co-founder of NuView Productions, a wedding and special event videography company. Michael shares how his epilepsy makes documenting necessary for life and how he turned that need into a passion to visually document the magic of life's moments that lead up to a couple's big day. Special Guest: Michael Fiore.","content_html":"This week on Choosing Your Reflection we are "Looking Back" with Michael Fiore, editor and co-founder of NuView Productions, a wedding and special event videography company. Michael shares how his epilepsy makes documenting necessary for life and how he turned that need into a passion to visually document the magic of life's moments that lead up to a couple's big day.
Special Guest: Michael Fiore.
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Special Guest: Crystal Wilson.
","summary":"This week on Choosing Your Reflection we speak to business owner, wife, and mother of two Crystal Wilson. Crystal explains how she transformed as a person, starting when she met her husband at just 12 years old to accidentally finding her perfect wedding dress before being engaged. Featuring iconic butterfly sleeves and monarchs in her bouquet that represented a relative in spirit, Crystal transformed from being a mother before walking down the aisle to becoming a female entrepreneur after!","date_published":"2021-04-21T00:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://pdcn.co/e/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/f481527c-1b66-40a7-bec2-45d72be5f735/df47786d-2e5c-4c79-9d96-4d91f8e81b8e.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":24256368,"duration_in_seconds":1702}]},{"id":"84d07a1d-4d85-4db7-b5ab-feb56dc0126d","title":"With Love from Mayberry - Joe and Amy Zalescik","url":"https://www.choosingyourreflection.com/love-from-mayberry","content_text":"Thanks for tuning in to our conversation on Choosing Your Reflection with this week’s guests, Joe and Amy Zalescik. Our guests take us through their musical chairs \"meet-cute\" and the intricacies of planning a wedding while up against a global pandemic. Nothing if not determined, Joe and Amy walk us through making it all work and some tips and tricks to live streaming your special day!Special Guests: Amy Zalescik and Joe Zalescik.","content_html":"Thanks for tuning in to our conversation on Choosing Your Reflection with this week’s guests, Joe and Amy Zalescik. Our guests take us through their musical chairs "meet-cute" and the intricacies of planning a wedding while up against a global pandemic. Nothing if not determined, Joe and Amy walk us through making it all work and some tips and tricks to live streaming your special day!
Special Guests: Amy Zalescik and Joe Zalescik.
","summary":"Thanks for tuning in to our conversation on Choosing Your Reflection with this week’s guests, Joe and Amy. Our guests take us through their musical chairs \"meet-cute\" and the intricacies of planning a wedding while up against a global pandemic. Nothing if not determined, Joe and Amy walk us through making it all work and some tips and tricks to live streaming your special day!","date_published":"2021-04-14T04:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://pdcn.co/e/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/f481527c-1b66-40a7-bec2-45d72be5f735/84d07a1d-4d85-4db7-b5ab-feb56dc0126d.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":27040549,"duration_in_seconds":1929}]},{"id":"0e662148-a876-4191-9910-a528de6f56b3","title":"What You Wear Matters - Brandi Sea Heft-Kniffin","url":"https://www.choosingyourreflection.com/what-you-wear-matters","content_text":"This week on Choosing Your Reflection we talk with graphic designer and fellow podcaster, host of Design Speaks, Brandi Sea. Brandi shares how selective presentation and creativity fuel her everyday fashion choices and the outfits that defined her three wedding events. With a refreshing take on what it means to search for that special outfit and the relationships of artist and storyteller, Brandi talks about how looking “timeless” may be less important than viewing a dress as a time capsule in the evolution of one’s self expression.Special Guest: Brandi Sea Heft-Kniffin.","content_html":"This week on Choosing Your Reflection we talk with graphic designer and fellow podcaster, host of Design Speaks, Brandi Sea. Brandi shares how selective presentation and creativity fuel her everyday fashion choices and the outfits that defined her three wedding events. With a refreshing take on what it means to search for that special outfit and the relationships of artist and storyteller, Brandi talks about how looking “timeless” may be less important than viewing a dress as a time capsule in the evolution of one’s self expression.
Special Guest: Brandi Sea Heft-Kniffin.
","summary":"This week on **Choosing Your Reflection** we talk with graphic designer and fellow podcaster, host of **_Design Speaks,_** **Brandi Sea**. Brandi shares how selective presentation and creativity fuel her everyday fashion choices and the outfits that defined her three wedding events. With a refreshing take on what it means to search for that special outfit and the relationships of artist and storyteller, Brandi talks about how looking “timeless” may be less important than viewing a dress as a time capsule in the evolution of one’s self expression.","date_published":"2021-04-07T07:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://pdcn.co/e/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/f481527c-1b66-40a7-bec2-45d72be5f735/0e662148-a876-4191-9910-a528de6f56b3.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":39479072,"duration_in_seconds":2932}]},{"id":"1c04ff98-495b-4694-ba66-4040616cdcd1","title":"Top Hats & Converse Shoes - Taylor Stilwell","url":"https://www.choosingyourreflection.com/top-hats-converse-shoes","content_text":"Welcome back to Choosing Your Reflection with this week’s guest and comedic author Taylor Stillwell. Taylor walks us through her two trips down the aisle and her life’s journey in between, during which she formed her new nuclear family. For her second and surprise wedding, Taylor tells how she managed to convince her wife to help plan their outfits without her even knowing it!Special Guest: Taylor Stilwell.","content_html":"Welcome back to Choosing Your Reflection with this week’s guest and comedic author Taylor Stillwell. Taylor walks us through her two trips down the aisle and her life’s journey in between, during which she formed her new nuclear family. For her second and surprise wedding, Taylor tells how she managed to convince her wife to help plan their outfits without her even knowing it!
Special Guest: Taylor Stilwell.
","summary":"Welcome back to Choosing Your Reflection with this week’s guest and author Taylor Stillwell. Taylor walks us through her two trips down the aisle and her life’s journey in between, during which she formed her new nuclear family. For her second and surprise wedding, Taylor tells how she managed to convince her wife to help plan their outfits without her even knowing it!","date_published":"2021-03-31T07:30:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://pdcn.co/e/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/f481527c-1b66-40a7-bec2-45d72be5f735/1c04ff98-495b-4694-ba66-4040616cdcd1.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":27619007,"duration_in_seconds":2090}]},{"id":"8d843a18-0e64-4237-90b5-a2958d648a6d","title":"Romance in Lace - Carole Foster","url":"https://www.choosingyourreflection.com/romance-in-lace","content_text":"Welcome back to Choosing Your Reflection! This week we take a trip back to a time when cinched waists, poodle skirts, and cardigans were in vogue. Our host’s grandmother Carole shares the story of her whirlwind romance with her late husband Richard. Just as she recognized perfection in her future spouse, when she saw her dress in a magazine she knew it was meant to be hers. Join us as we hear her tell her tale of romance with the love of her life!Special Guest: Carole Foster.","content_html":"Welcome back to Choosing Your Reflection! This week we take a trip back to a time when cinched waists, poodle skirts, and cardigans were in vogue. Our host’s grandmother Carole shares the story of her whirlwind romance with her late husband Richard. Just as she recognized perfection in her future spouse, when she saw her dress in a magazine she knew it was meant to be hers. Join us as we hear her tell her tale of romance with the love of her life!
Special Guest: Carole Foster.
","summary":"Welcome back to Choosing Your Reflection! This week we take a trip back to a time when cinched waists, poodle skirts, and cardigans were in vogue. Our host’s grandmother Carole shares the story of her whirlwind romance with her late husband Richard. Just as she recognized perfection in her future spouse, when she saw her dress in a magazine she knew it was meant to be hers. Join us as we hear her tell her tale of romance with the love of her life!","date_published":"2021-03-24T14:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://pdcn.co/e/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/f481527c-1b66-40a7-bec2-45d72be5f735/8d843a18-0e64-4237-90b5-a2958d648a6d.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":13894081,"duration_in_seconds":1029}]},{"id":"5074efd5-3fdc-43b1-b30e-9c2e39d991aa","title":"A Regal Riegel Wedding - Liz Riegel","url":"https://www.choosingyourreflection.com/regal-riegel","content_text":"Welcome back to another new episode of Choosing Your Reflection with this week’s guest Liz Riegel. With strong preferences for a traditional aesthetic, Liz recounts how she was able to focus earlier in life on her career, and how there was little internal fuss about her “proper” wedding style. Through our conversation, Liz reflects back on how her first trip to the bridal shop helped her realize how her life was transitioning into its next stage. A fun conversation with a traditional yet \"chill\" bride who fashioned a dress fit for a monarch!Special Guest: Liz Riegel.","content_html":"Welcome back to another new episode of Choosing Your Reflection with this week’s guest Liz Riegel. With strong preferences for a traditional aesthetic, Liz recounts how she was able to focus earlier in life on her career, and how there was little internal fuss about her “proper” wedding style. Through our conversation, Liz reflects back on how her first trip to the bridal shop helped her realize how her life was transitioning into its next stage. A fun conversation with a traditional yet "chill" bride who fashioned a dress fit for a monarch!
Special Guest: Liz Riegel.
","summary":"Welcome back to another new episode of Choosing Your Reflection with this week’s guest Liz Riegel. With strong preferences for a traditional aesthetic, Liz recounts how she was able to focus earlier in life on her career, and how there was little internal fuss about her “proper” wedding style. Through our conversation, Liz reflects back on how her first trip to the bridal shop helped her realize how her life was transitioning into its next stage. A fun conversation with a traditional yet \"chill\" bride who fashioned a dress fit for a monarch!","date_published":"2021-03-17T07:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://pdcn.co/e/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/f481527c-1b66-40a7-bec2-45d72be5f735/5074efd5-3fdc-43b1-b30e-9c2e39d991aa.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":19582703,"duration_in_seconds":1366}]},{"id":"64a4d85d-00a6-4a6a-bfbb-8cd8bc0d73b2","title":"Finding Balance through the Power of Story - Michael Kass","url":"https://www.choosingyourreflection.com/aligning-your-stories","content_text":"This week on Choosing Your Reflection we have storyteller, coach, and author of the book Story Maps, Michael Kass. He recounts how weddings are one of few ancient rituals left in modern society and shares how couples can practice the \"simple\" acts of listening and breathing to make the process less stressful. Michael also discusses the importance of aligning your personal stories to find better balance, not only on your wedding day, but every day!Special Guest: Michael Kass.","content_html":"This week on Choosing Your Reflection we have storyteller, coach, and author of the book Story Maps, Michael Kass. He recounts how weddings are one of few ancient rituals left in modern society and shares how couples can practice the "simple" acts of listening and breathing to make the process less stressful. Michael also discusses the importance of aligning your personal stories to find better balance, not only on your wedding day, but every day!
Special Guest: Michael Kass.
","summary":"This week on Choosing Your Reflection we have storyteller, coach, and author of the book Story Maps, Michael Kass. He recounts how weddings are one of few ancient rituals left in modern society and shares how couples can practice the \"simple\" acts of listening and breathing to make the process less stressful. Michael also discusses the importance of aligning your personal stories to find better balance, not only on your wedding day, but every day!","date_published":"2021-03-10T04:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://pdcn.co/e/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/f481527c-1b66-40a7-bec2-45d72be5f735/64a4d85d-00a6-4a6a-bfbb-8cd8bc0d73b2.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":34880823,"duration_in_seconds":2268}]},{"id":"c627ab29-d4dd-4713-8c17-287379a0f981","title":"The Curvy Bride - Michelle Files","url":"https://www.choosingyourreflection.com/curvy-bride","content_text":"Welcome to another week with us on Choosing Your Reflection, where we interview Michelle Files, owner of The Curvy Bride bridal boutique. Michelle shares how hurdles in her own journey to find her wedding dress helped fuel her entrepreneurial drive in opening New Jersey’s first plus-size bridal shop. Emphasizing the comfort and inclusion that she didn’t feel in her own search, Michelle takes us through the doors and into the fitting rooms of the customized bridal experience she offers in her shop.Special Guest: Michelle Files.","content_html":"Welcome to another week with us on Choosing Your Reflection, where we interview Michelle Files, owner of The Curvy Bride bridal boutique. Michelle shares how hurdles in her own journey to find her wedding dress helped fuel her entrepreneurial drive in opening New Jersey’s first plus-size bridal shop. Emphasizing the comfort and inclusion that she didn’t feel in her own search, Michelle takes us through the doors and into the fitting rooms of the customized bridal experience she offers in her shop.
Special Guest: Michelle Files.
","summary":"Welcome to another week with us on **Choosing Your Reflection**, where we interview Michelle Files, owner of **The Curvy Bride** bridal boutique. Michelle shares how hurdles in her own journey to find her wedding dress helped fuel her entrepreneurial drive in opening New Jersey’s first plus-size bridal shop. Emphasizing the comfort and inclusion that she didn’t feel in her own search, Michelle takes us through the doors and into the fitting rooms of the customized bridal experience she offers in her shop.","date_published":"2021-03-03T06:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://pdcn.co/e/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/f481527c-1b66-40a7-bec2-45d72be5f735/c627ab29-d4dd-4713-8c17-287379a0f981.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":13505570,"duration_in_seconds":1226}]},{"id":"f6163e1f-1c7c-4877-ba21-b2414c61887a","title":"Who's Going To Do The Dishes? - Crystal Lutz Welsh","url":"https://www.choosingyourreflection.com/dishes","content_text":"Welcome back to another episode of Choosing Your Reflection, where we share a discussion with Pennsylvania native Crystal. In a gentle tale of two cities, Crystal describes how she met her husband Bill just after moving from one end of the state to the other. Pragmatic with a dry wit, Crystal shares how a pastor's simple question of “Who’s gonna do the dishes?” sheds light on how to successfully navigate the journey of marriage.Special Guest: Crystal Lutz Welsh.","content_html":"Welcome back to another episode of Choosing Your Reflection, where we share a discussion with Pennsylvania native Crystal. In a gentle tale of two cities, Crystal describes how she met her husband Bill just after moving from one end of the state to the other. Pragmatic with a dry wit, Crystal shares how a pastor's simple question of “Who’s gonna do the dishes?” sheds light on how to successfully navigate the journey of marriage.
Special Guest: Crystal Lutz Welsh.
","summary":"Welcome back to another episode of Choosing Your Reflection, where we share a discussion with Pennsylvania native Crystal. In a gentle tale of two cities, Crystal describes how she met her husband Bill just after moving from one end of the state to the other. Pragmatic with a dry wit, Crystal shares how a pastor's simple question of “Who’s gonna do the dishes?” sheds light on how to successfully navigate the journey of marriage.","date_published":"2021-02-24T06:30:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://pdcn.co/e/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/f481527c-1b66-40a7-bec2-45d72be5f735/f6163e1f-1c7c-4877-ba21-b2414c61887a.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":23361909,"duration_in_seconds":1901}]},{"id":"a981b46a-c755-4bde-b8d3-4fde83ee8683","title":"Trust Your Inner Voice - Dr. Lindsey Elmore","url":"https://www.choosingyourreflection.com/trust-your-inner-voice","content_text":"This week on Choosing Your Reflection we are excited to have Dr. Lindsey Elmore, advocate and pioneer in female health and wellness. By sharing stories in which she was challenged to “trust her inner voice” Dr. Elmore recounts her own personal experiences with the wedding process and how she uses them to help others achieve a better understanding internally. Emphasizing growth through change, Lindsey shows ways in which tough decisions can be the best ones through the potential and possibility of the yet unexplored.Special Guest: Dr. Lindsey Elmore.","content_html":"This week on Choosing Your Reflection we are excited to have Dr. Lindsey Elmore, advocate and pioneer in female health and wellness. By sharing stories in which she was challenged to “trust her inner voice” Dr. Elmore recounts her own personal experiences with the wedding process and how she uses them to help others achieve a better understanding internally. Emphasizing growth through change, Lindsey shows ways in which tough decisions can be the best ones through the potential and possibility of the yet unexplored.
Special Guest: Dr. Lindsey Elmore.
","summary":"This week on Choosing Your Reflection we are excited to have Dr. Lindsey Elmore, advocate and pioneer in female health and wellness. By sharing stories in which she was challenged to “trust her inner voice” Dr. Elmore recounts her own personal experiences with the wedding process and how she uses them to help others achieve a better understanding internally. Emphasizing growth through change, Lindsey shows ways in which tough decisions can be the best ones through the potential and possibility of the yet unexplored.","date_published":"2021-02-17T07:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://pdcn.co/e/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/f481527c-1b66-40a7-bec2-45d72be5f735/a981b46a-c755-4bde-b8d3-4fde83ee8683.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":39397635,"duration_in_seconds":2565}]},{"id":"dda5236b-c32b-42e3-9a43-a40e5e25a81f","title":"Eagles, Parrots, Doves & Owls - Merrick Rosenberg","url":"https://www.choosingyourreflection.com/eagles-parrots-doves-owls","content_text":"Welcome back to Choosing Your Reflection where this week’s guest explains personality types with a unique emphasis on the aviary. Public speaker and behavioral expert Merrick Rosenberg breaks down how most people tend to have a dominant personality style in addition to a combination of four bird archetypes. While teaching us the distinct attributes of each bird type, Merrick details how birds of a feather rarely flock together, as evidenced by his parrot personality finding love with his owl opposite! Special Guest: Merrick Rosenberg.","content_html":"Welcome back to Choosing Your Reflection where this week’s guest explains personality types with a unique emphasis on the aviary. Public speaker and behavioral expert Merrick Rosenberg breaks down how most people tend to have a dominant personality style in addition to a combination of four bird archetypes. While teaching us the distinct attributes of each bird type, Merrick details how birds of a feather rarely flock together, as evidenced by his parrot personality finding love with his owl opposite!
Special Guest: Merrick Rosenberg.
","summary":"Welcome back to Choosing Your Reflection where this week’s guest explains personality types with a unique emphasis on the aviary. Public speaker and behavioral expert Merrick Rosenberg breaks down how most people tend to have a dominant personality style in addition to a combination of four bird archetypes. While teaching us the distinct attributes of each bird type, Merrick details how birds of a feather rarely flock together, as evidenced by his parrot personality finding love with his owl opposite! ","date_published":"2021-02-10T07:45:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://pdcn.co/e/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/f481527c-1b66-40a7-bec2-45d72be5f735/dda5236b-c32b-42e3-9a43-a40e5e25a81f.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":32282523,"duration_in_seconds":2236}]},{"id":"6689300e-0aa3-4157-9460-a719a4bab6df","title":"Traveling the World Together - Monica Irauzqui","url":"https://www.choosingyourreflection.com/traveling-the-world","content_text":"On this special episode of Choosing Your Reflection, we’re asking our audience to imagine what their perfect honeymoon or special celebration excursion would be. Helping us craft our visions and make them a reality is this week’s guest Monica Irauzqui, vice-president of YAMPU Tours. From New York, to Peru, and then Sicily in one year (and married not long after), Monica recounts the wanderlust she shares with her husband and how her experience of the world helps tailor unique experiences for newlyweds, almost weds, and everyone outside and in between! Special Guest: Monica Irauzqui.","content_html":"On this special episode of Choosing Your Reflection, we’re asking our audience to imagine what their perfect honeymoon or special celebration excursion would be. Helping us craft our visions and make them a reality is this week’s guest Monica Irauzqui, vice-president of YAMPU Tours. From New York, to Peru, and then Sicily in one year (and married not long after), Monica recounts the wanderlust she shares with her husband and how her experience of the world helps tailor unique experiences for newlyweds, almost weds, and everyone outside and in between!
Special Guest: Monica Irauzqui.
","summary":"On this special episode of Choosing Your Reflection, we’re asking our audience to imagine what their perfect honeymoon or special celebration excursion would be. Helping us craft our visions and make them a reality is this week’s guest Monica Irauzqui, vice-president of YAMPU Tours. From New York, to Peru, and then Sicily in one year (and married not long after), Monica recounts the wanderlust she shares with her husband and how her experience of the world helps tailor unique experiences for newlyweds, almost weds, and everyone outside and in between!","date_published":"2021-02-02T05:30:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://pdcn.co/e/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/f481527c-1b66-40a7-bec2-45d72be5f735/6689300e-0aa3-4157-9460-a719a4bab6df.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":25262673,"duration_in_seconds":1948}]},{"id":"663b4853-9e3b-4105-8ae8-40f5d530cd0a","title":"Reflecting our Values - Allison Tomlinson","url":"https://www.choosingyourreflection.com/reflecting-values","content_text":"This week on Choosing Your Reflection we meet Allison Tomlinson who, with the communal help of her family and friends, created a greenery-soaked wedding. From flower crowns and overflowing bouquets to secret photos in hidden nooks of nature, Allison recounts how she had an iconic day that truly reflected the positive fruits of enclothed cognition and the values she and her husband Matt hold dear.Special Guest: Allison Tomlinson.","content_html":"This week on Choosing Your Reflection we meet Allison Tomlinson who, with the communal help of her family and friends, created a greenery-soaked wedding. From flower crowns and overflowing bouquets to secret photos in hidden nooks of nature, Allison recounts how she had an iconic day that truly reflected the positive fruits of enclothed cognition and the values she and her husband Matt hold dear.
Special Guest: Allison Tomlinson.
","summary":"This week on Choosing Your Reflection we meet Allison Tomlinson who, with the communal help of her family and friends, created a greenery-soaked wedding. From flower crowns and overflowing bouquets to secret photos in hidden nooks of nature, Allison recounts how she had an iconic day that truly reflected the positive fruits of enclothed cognition and the values she and her husband Matt hold dear.","date_published":"2021-01-27T07:45:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://pdcn.co/e/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/f481527c-1b66-40a7-bec2-45d72be5f735/663b4853-9e3b-4105-8ae8-40f5d530cd0a.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":19863639,"duration_in_seconds":1529}]},{"id":"9b54858a-b4dd-47d3-bde8-60b6ca2d102a","title":"The Leader in your Life - Gwenno Dafydd","url":"https://www.choosingyourreflection.com/leader-in-your-life","content_text":"This week we have actress, author, musician, and coach Gwenno Dafydd. Taking equal parts inspiration from the venue she needed to be wed at, her love of the sea, and her ever-playful personality, Gwenno was able to craft a siren’s outfit that was truly one of a kind for her wedding. In addition to her already extensive resume, Gwenno prides herself on being a unique leadership coach to brides, grooms and a whole range of parties for the big day!Special Guest: Gwenno Dafydd.","content_html":"This week we have actress, author, musician, and coach Gwenno Dafydd. Taking equal parts inspiration from the venue she needed to be wed at, her love of the sea, and her ever-playful personality, Gwenno was able to craft a siren’s outfit that was truly one of a kind for her wedding. In addition to her already extensive resume, Gwenno prides herself on being a unique leadership coach to brides, grooms and a whole range of parties for the big day!
Special Guest: Gwenno Dafydd.
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Special Guest: HannaH's Field.
","summary":"Join us this week as we sit down with musical performers HannaH and Chef Bliss, a.k.a. the duo HannaH's Field. HannaH reveals how she wrote Bliss a surprise song, Warriors of Love, and sang it to him as part of their wedding vows, while in the idyllic setting of Peoples State Forest. Stay tuned for the end of the episode where HannaH sings Warriors of Love in the duo's quintessential \"Modern Hippie Rasta Folk\" style!","date_published":"2021-01-13T07:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://pdcn.co/e/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/f481527c-1b66-40a7-bec2-45d72be5f735/3016e0f3-41d5-4071-8cb5-7c295f7974cd.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":22325171,"duration_in_seconds":1664}]},{"id":"ce42bf17-b4df-4026-b49e-93a713c12542","title":"Multiplying Happiness - MD Ansar Ali","url":"https://www.choosingyourreflection.com/multiplying-happiness","content_text":"Welcome to an especially educational and inspirational episode of Choosing Your Reflection. This week we chat with relationship specialist MD Ansar Ali. An individual with traditional religious roots and a progressive, inclusive mind, Ansar was tasked with the delicate challenge of marrying someone outside of his family’s Muslim faith. Through a combination of honoring his family’s customs, honoring the love for his wife, and trusting that the people most important to him would help make concessions for his happiness, Ansar shares with us the same tenets and beliefs in love he imbues all of his clients.Special Guest: MD Ansar Ali.","content_html":"Welcome to an especially educational and inspirational episode of Choosing Your Reflection. This week we chat with relationship specialist MD Ansar Ali. An individual with traditional religious roots and a progressive, inclusive mind, Ansar was tasked with the delicate challenge of marrying someone outside of his family’s Muslim faith. Through a combination of honoring his family’s customs, honoring the love for his wife, and trusting that the people most important to him would help make concessions for his happiness, Ansar shares with us the same tenets and beliefs in love he imbues all of his clients.
Special Guest: MD Ansar Ali.
","summary":"Welcome to an especially educational and inspirational episode of Choosing Your Reflection. This week we chat with relationship specialist MD Ansar Ali. An individual with traditional religious roots and a progressive, inclusive mind, Ansar was tasked with the delicate challenge of marrying someone outside of his family’s Muslim faith. Through a combination of honoring his family’s customs, honoring the love for his wife, and trusting that the people most important to him would help make concessions for his happiness, Ansar shares with us the same tenets and beliefs in love he imbues all of his clients.","date_published":"2021-01-06T07:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://pdcn.co/e/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/f481527c-1b66-40a7-bec2-45d72be5f735/ce42bf17-b4df-4026-b49e-93a713c12542.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":26778713,"duration_in_seconds":2004}]},{"id":"76a8cc46-1a73-4194-9232-cc65e60abcff","title":"10 Days and Counting - Stephen & Lee Preston","url":"https://www.choosingyourreflection.com/10-days-and-counting","content_text":"Welcome to this week’s discussion with fellow podcasters Stephen and Lee Preston on Choosing Your Reflection. A second marriage for both of them, the happy couple decided time was of the essence and tied the knot just 10 days after they met online! While they acknowledge their courtship was extremely unorthodox and wouldn’t suggest it to others, the pair have turned their whirlwind romance into 8 blissful years of marriage and a successful podcast, 10 Days and Counting!Special Guest: Stephen and Lee Preston.","content_html":"Welcome to this week’s discussion with fellow podcasters Stephen and Lee Preston on Choosing Your Reflection. A second marriage for both of them, the happy couple decided time was of the essence and tied the knot just 10 days after they met online! While they acknowledge their courtship was extremely unorthodox and wouldn’t suggest it to others, the pair have turned their whirlwind romance into 8 blissful years of marriage and a successful podcast, 10 Days and Counting!
Special Guest: Stephen and Lee Preston.
","summary":"Welcome to this week’s discussion with fellow podcasters Stephen and Lee Preston on Choosing Your Reflection. A second marriage for both of them, the happy couple decided time was of the essence and tied the knot just 10 days after they met online! While they acknowledge their courtship was extremely unorthodox and wouldn’t suggest it to others, the pair have turned their whirlwind romance into 8 blissful years of marriage and a successful podcast, 10 Days and Counting!","date_published":"2020-12-30T07:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://pdcn.co/e/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/f481527c-1b66-40a7-bec2-45d72be5f735/76a8cc46-1a73-4194-9232-cc65e60abcff.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":29915188,"duration_in_seconds":2099}]},{"id":"e04a157e-23d9-4586-9807-b35035cc98f9","title":"Free Flowing - Sarah Kermode","url":"https://www.choosingyourreflection.com/free-flowing","content_text":"Today on Choosing Your Reflection we talk to Sarah, a new mom and co-host of Hiking Thru Life with her partner on the airwaves and in life, Andy. Sharing a love for a comfortable vibe and the great outdoors, Sarah and her partner tailored their wedding as a love letter to nature. Though she had a few simple aims for her own dress, Sarah walks us through why she told her bridesmaids “no rules”.Special Guest: Sarah Kermode.","content_html":"Today on Choosing Your Reflection we talk to Sarah, a new mom and co-host of Hiking Thru Life with her partner on the airwaves and in life, Andy. Sharing a love for a comfortable vibe and the great outdoors, Sarah and her partner tailored their wedding as a love letter to nature. Though she had a few simple aims for her own dress, Sarah walks us through why she told her bridesmaids “no rules”.
Special Guest: Sarah Kermode.
","summary":"Today on Choosing Your Reflection we talk to Sarah, a new mom and cohost of Hiking Thru Life with her partner on the airwaves and in life, Andy. Sharing a love for a comfortable vibe and the great outdoors, Sarah and her partner tailored their wedding as a love letter to nature. Though she had a few simple aims for her own dress, Sarah walks us through why she told her bridesmaids “no rules”.","date_published":"2020-12-23T07:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://pdcn.co/e/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/f481527c-1b66-40a7-bec2-45d72be5f735/e04a157e-23d9-4586-9807-b35035cc98f9.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":24344127,"duration_in_seconds":1816}]},{"id":"1bf0c75c-19e2-4485-9fbe-d1000e56dda8","title":"The Maestro in White - Lincoln Noel","url":"https://www.choosingyourreflection.com/maestro-in-white","content_text":"This week on Choosing Your Reflection we speak with piano maestro Lincoln Noel. From the West End to The Duke’s Hall and countless weddings played over the years, Lincoln reflects on the wide array of dress he’s seen through the lens of a traveling musician. Our guest takes the time to explain to us how he reflects professionalism through his code of dress, always making sure there is a clear distinction between his work attire and the very special outfit he chose for his own wedding day.Special Guest: Lincoln Noel.","content_html":"This week on Choosing Your Reflection we speak with piano maestro Lincoln Noel. From the West End to The Duke’s Hall and countless weddings played over the years, Lincoln reflects on the wide array of dress he’s seen through the lens of a traveling musician. Our guest takes the time to explain to us how he reflects professionalism through his code of dress, always making sure there is a clear distinction between his work attire and the very special outfit he chose for his own wedding day.
Special Guest: Lincoln Noel.
","summary":"This week on Choosing Your Reflection we speak with piano maestro Lincoln Noel. From the West End to The Duke’s Hall and countless weddings played over the years, Lincoln reflects on the wide array of dress he’s seen through the lens of a traveling musician. Our guest takes the time to explain to us how he reflects professionalism through his code of dress, always making sure there is a clear distinction between his work attire and the very special outfit he chose for his own wedding day.","date_published":"2020-12-16T09:15:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://pdcn.co/e/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/f481527c-1b66-40a7-bec2-45d72be5f735/1bf0c75c-19e2-4485-9fbe-d1000e56dda8.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":24400742,"duration_in_seconds":1920}]},{"id":"13c89b85-1460-460f-840d-060f58024827","title":"The Tea Length Dress - Virginia Evanyke","url":"https://www.choosingyourreflection.com/tea-length-dress","content_text":"This week on Choosing Your Reflection we chat with 28-year marriage veteran, Virginia. In this episode’s discussion Virginia recounts the pressures she faced in wanting to wear a non-traditional dress, and fondly recalls her final outfit, which was admittedly a sign of the times for the early 90’s. Reflecting back on her big day, Virginia realizes how her dress was an outward sign of her inner independent spirit on the day she said \"I do!\"Special Guest: Virginia Evanyke.","content_html":"This week on Choosing Your Reflection we chat with 28-year marriage veteran, Virginia. In this episode’s discussion Virginia recounts the pressures she faced in wanting to wear a non-traditional dress, and fondly recalls her final outfit, which was admittedly a sign of the times for the early 90’s. Reflecting back on her big day, Virginia realizes how her dress was an outward sign of her inner independent spirit on the day she said "I do!"
Special Guest: Virginia Evanyke.
","summary":"This week on Choosing Your Reflection we chat with 28-year marriage veteran Virginia. In this episode’s discussion Virginia recounts the pressures she faced in wanting to wear a non-traditional dress, and fondly recalls her final outfit, which was admittedly a sign of the times for the early 90s. Reflecting back on her big day, Virginia realizes how her dress was an outward sign of her inner independent spirit on the day she said \"I do!\"","date_published":"2020-12-09T08:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://pdcn.co/e/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/f481527c-1b66-40a7-bec2-45d72be5f735/13c89b85-1460-460f-840d-060f58024827.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":19873999,"duration_in_seconds":1461}]},{"id":"0000b912-0294-48af-97ef-b2eb84067d11","title":"Make it Your Day - David Luzader","url":"https://www.choosingyourreflection.com/make-it-your-day","content_text":"This week on Choosing Your Reflection we chat with fellow podcaster and host of Hit Me One More Time, David Luzader. David reflects on memories from his first wedding and what he'll do differently when he ties the knot with his current partner. Focusing on the emphasis given to the bride's outfit and offering an oft-overlooked perspective, David shares how he believes grooms should take the time to make their outfit a little special as well. Special Guest: David Luzader.","content_html":"This week on Choosing Your Reflection we chat with fellow podcaster and host of Hit Me One More Time, David Luzader. David reflects on memories from his first wedding and what he'll do differently when he ties the knot with his current partner. Focusing on the emphasis given to the bride's outfit and offering an oft-overlooked perspective, David shares how he believes grooms should take the time to make their outfit a little special as well.
Special Guest: David Luzader.
","summary":"This week on **_Choosing Your Reflection_** we chat with fellow podcaster and host of **_Hit Me One More Time_**, **_David Luzader._** David reflects on memories from his first wedding and what he'll do differently when he ties the knot with his current partner. Focusing on the emphasis given to the bride's outfit and offering an oft-overlooked perspective, David shares how he believes grooms should take the time to make their outfit a little special as well. ","date_published":"2020-12-02T07:30:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://pdcn.co/e/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/f481527c-1b66-40a7-bec2-45d72be5f735/0000b912-0294-48af-97ef-b2eb84067d11.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":32149154,"duration_in_seconds":2339}]},{"id":"5cbb041a-e04d-48d6-b20c-366b1db386b2","title":"Your Fairy Bra Mother - Lori Kaplan","url":"https://www.choosingyourreflection.com/fairy-bra-mother","content_text":"Thanks for joining us this week on Choosing Your Reflection, where we talk to lingerie wizard Lori Kaplan. As founder of the Manhattan boutique Bra Tenders and longtime mentor to theater, film, television and luxury department store clientele in both comfort and style, Lori shares the wisdom and importance of the right fit for any woman’s comfort and confidence through their foundational clothing.Special Guest: Lori Kaplan.","content_html":"Thanks for joining us this week on Choosing Your Reflection, where we talk to lingerie wizard Lori Kaplan. As founder of the Manhattan boutique Bra Tenders and longtime mentor to theater, film, television and luxury department store clientele in both comfort and style, Lori shares the wisdom and importance of the right fit for any woman’s comfort and confidence through their foundational clothing.
Special Guest: Lori Kaplan.
","summary":"Thanks for joining us this week on **_Choosing Your Reflection_**, where we talk to lingerie wizard **Lori Kaplan**. As founder of the Manhattan boutique **_Bra Tenders_** and longtime mentor to theater, film, television and luxury department store clientele in both comfort and style, Lori shares the wisdom and importance of the right fit for any woman’s comfort and confidence through their foundational clothing.","date_published":"2020-11-25T06:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://pdcn.co/e/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/f481527c-1b66-40a7-bec2-45d72be5f735/5cbb041a-e04d-48d6-b20c-366b1db386b2.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":21261358,"duration_in_seconds":1667}]},{"id":"95765943-cb96-4697-a6b4-728e479c26bd","title":"Surprised by Grace - Erin Fagan","url":"https://www.choosingyourreflection.com/surprised-by-grace","content_text":"This week on Choosing Your Reflection our guest shares a story that would make Nicholas Sparks blush. Encountering challenges from the very beginning, Erin details how controversy helps strengthen the foundation for the life she’s built with her husband Mike. From expediting her engagement by over six months to repeatedly fielding concerns over a “non-traditional” dress, Erin shares how important family and faith are for her, her husband, and the life they share. Special Guest: Erin Fagan.","content_html":"This week on Choosing Your Reflection our guest shares a story that would make Nicholas Sparks blush. Encountering challenges from the very beginning, Erin details how controversy helps strengthen the foundation for the life she’s built with her husband Mike. From expediting her engagement by over six months to repeatedly fielding concerns over a “non-traditional” dress, Erin shares how important family and faith are for her, her husband, and the life they share.
Special Guest: Erin Fagan.
","summary":"This week on **_Choosing Your Reflection_** our guest shares a story that would make Nicholas Sparks blush. Encountering challenges from the very beginning, Erin details how controversy helps strengthen the foundation for the life she’s built with her husband Mike. From expediting her engagement by over six months to repeatedly fielding concerns over a “non-traditional” dress, Erin shares how important family and faith are for her, her husband, and the life they share. ","date_published":"2020-11-18T07:15:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://pdcn.co/e/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/f481527c-1b66-40a7-bec2-45d72be5f735/95765943-cb96-4697-a6b4-728e479c26bd.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":31124790,"duration_in_seconds":2491}]},{"id":"561af473-43a3-481b-9ae5-1cf979f5b0be","title":"Dress Without Stress - Alexandra Tarcu","url":"https://www.choosingyourreflection.com/dress-without-stress","content_text":"This week’s guest on Choosing your Reflection is international performer Alexandra Tarcu. From Canada, to Romania, to Iran, and to the Netherlands, Alexandra describes the difficulties of her international courtship while still finding ways to dance through life with her now-husband, Mo. While recounting trials and tribulations, Alexandra manages to share with us how a bridal dress selection can be surprisingly stress-free, especially when you outsource it!Special Guest: Alexandra Tarcu.","content_html":"This week’s guest on Choosing your Reflection is international performer Alexandra Tarcu. From Canada, to Romania, to Iran, and to the Netherlands, Alexandra describes the difficulties of her international courtship while still finding ways to dance through life with her now-husband, Mo. While recounting trials and tribulations, Alexandra manages to share with us how a bridal dress selection can be surprisingly stress-free, especially when you outsource it!
Special Guest: Alexandra Tarcu.
","summary":"This week’s guest on **_Choosing your Reflection_** is international performer Alexandra Tarcu. From Canada, to Romania, to Iran, and to the Netherlands, Alexandra describes the difficulties of her international courtship while still finding ways to dance through life with her now-husband, Mo. While recounting trials and tribulations, Alexandra manages to share with us how a bridal dress selection can be surprisingly stress-free, especially when you outsource it!","date_published":"2020-11-11T07:15:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://pdcn.co/e/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/f481527c-1b66-40a7-bec2-45d72be5f735/561af473-43a3-481b-9ae5-1cf979f5b0be.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":18784528,"duration_in_seconds":1487}]},{"id":"2dc842c5-4809-405a-acbb-42ebf1068c31","title":"Wedding Shakti: The Wedding Coach - Shradha WTB","url":"https://www.choosingyourreflection.com/wedding-coach","content_text":"Welcome back to Choosing your Reflection! This week we talk with wedding coach Shradha WTB. Shradha discusses with us the importance of awareness and accountability to one’s self while walking us through her process with brides- and grooms-to-be (listen to the end of the episode for a special offer). Finally, she shares how her F.A.I.T.H system helps provide mental clarity for what can sometimes be an extremely stressful experience.Special Guest: Shradha WTB.","content_html":"Welcome back to Choosing your Reflection! This week we talk with wedding coach Shradha WTB. Shradha discusses with us the importance of awareness and accountability to one’s self while walking us through her process with brides- and grooms-to-be (listen to the end of the episode for a special offer). Finally, she shares how her F.A.I.T.H system helps provide mental clarity for what can sometimes be an extremely stressful experience.
Special Guest: Shradha WTB.
","summary":"Welcome back to Choosing your Reflection! This week we talk with wedding coach Shradha WTB. Shradha discusses with us the importance of awareness and accountability to one’s self while walking us through her process with brides- and grooms-to-be (stick around for a special offer). Finally, she shares how her F.A.I.T.H system helps provide mental clarity for what can sometimes be an extremely stressful experience.","date_published":"2020-11-04T07:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://pdcn.co/e/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/f481527c-1b66-40a7-bec2-45d72be5f735/2dc842c5-4809-405a-acbb-42ebf1068c31.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":23341550,"duration_in_seconds":1689}]},{"id":"7ee232e8-2569-4771-9d5e-0583522e94ea","title":"Only in Australia - Channing Fitzgerald","url":"https://www.choosingyourreflection.com/only-in-australia","content_text":"Join us as we talk with Channing, a performer and sales professional who provides motivational speaking and character education for school children. She shares the story of accidentally finding her dress years before and how she had to “stalk” the designer halfway around the world to secure her perfect wedding day outfit.Special Guest: Channing Fitzgerald.","content_html":"Join us as we talk with Channing, a performer and sales professional who provides motivational speaking and character education for school children. She shares the story of accidentally finding her dress years before and how she had to “stalk” the designer halfway around the world to secure her perfect wedding day outfit.
Special Guest: Channing Fitzgerald.
","summary":"Join us as we talk with Channing, a performer and sales professional who provides motivational speaking and character education for school children. She shares the story of accidentally finding her dress years before and how she had to “stalk” the designer halfway around the world to secure her perfect wedding day outfit.","date_published":"2020-10-28T07:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://pdcn.co/e/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/f481527c-1b66-40a7-bec2-45d72be5f735/7ee232e8-2569-4771-9d5e-0583522e94ea.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":18771249,"duration_in_seconds":1445}]},{"id":"54f6ced5-1193-4ac8-bb23-4a9fc836a325","title":"'85 Cover Bride - Marcy Sutherland","url":"https://www.choosingyourreflection.com/85-cover-bride","content_text":"Marcy, a retired Western Pennsylvania native, shares the story of her whirlwind engagement to her best friend and the love of her life. When her mother surprised her with a stunning dress featured on the April 1985 Brides magazine cover, her Cinderella dream dress became a reality.Special Guest: Marcy Sutherland.","content_html":"Marcy, a retired Western Pennsylvania native, shares the story of her whirlwind engagement to her best friend and the love of her life. When her mother surprised her with a stunning dress featured on the April 1985 Brides magazine cover, her Cinderella dream dress became a reality.
Special Guest: Marcy Sutherland.
","summary":"Marcy, a retired Western Pennsylvania native, shares the story of her whirlwind engagement to her best friend and the love of her life. When her mother surprised her with a stunning dress featured on the April 1985 Brides magazine cover, her Cinderella dream dress became a reality.","date_published":"2020-10-21T07:30:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://pdcn.co/e/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/f481527c-1b66-40a7-bec2-45d72be5f735/54f6ced5-1193-4ac8-bb23-4a9fc836a325.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":16323627,"duration_in_seconds":1160}]},{"id":"a9f4339d-7875-462e-bb8e-1a3217d2fc7b","title":"One Dress, Two Receptions - Roz Sherman","url":"https://www.choosingyourreflection.com/two-receptions","content_text":"This week on Choosing your Reflection we talk with Roz. A “Central” Jersey resident and government employee, Roz recounts how she had both a destination wedding and a reception at home to make sure all of the important people were included in her celebration. With both a vision and a budget, Roz explains how she managed to find an outfit for herself and her party that was both beautiful and practical.Special Guest: Roz Sherman.","content_html":"This week on Choosing your Reflection we talk with Roz. A “Central” Jersey resident and government employee, Roz recounts how she had both a destination wedding and a reception at home to make sure all of the important people were included in her celebration. With both a vision and a budget, Roz explains how she managed to find an outfit for herself and her party that was both beautiful and practical.
Special Guest: Roz Sherman.
","summary":"This week on **Choosing your Reflection** we talk with Roz. A “Central” Jersey resident and government employee, Roz recounts how she had both a destination wedding and a reception at home to make sure all of the important people were included in her celebration. With both a vision and a budget, Roz explains how she managed to find an outfit for herself and her party that was both beautiful and practical.","date_published":"2020-10-14T06:30:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://pdcn.co/e/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/f481527c-1b66-40a7-bec2-45d72be5f735/a9f4339d-7875-462e-bb8e-1a3217d2fc7b.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":16360583,"duration_in_seconds":1345}]},{"id":"a2ac2d91-b7b6-4601-9ac8-978c8d268cee","title":"Just a Girl in a Wedding Dress - Kristen - Castle Couture","url":"https://www.choosingyourreflection.com/just-a-girl","content_text":"Welcome back to Choosing Your Reflection. This week we chat with Kristen, a bridal consultant at Castle Couture in Manalapan, New Jersey. Kristen talks to us not only about her own wedding dress experience, but also about how she guides each of her brides on their individual journey to find the most expressive self garment for their special day. Check out Castle Couture on social media at @castlecouture and @castlecouturebridal.Special Guest: Kristen.","content_html":"Welcome back to Choosing Your Reflection. This week we chat with Kristen, a bridal consultant at Castle Couture in Manalapan, New Jersey. Kristen talks to us not only about her own wedding dress experience, but also about how she guides each of her brides on their individual journey to find the most expressive self garment for their special day. Check out Castle Couture on social media at @castlecouture and @castlecouturebridal.
Special Guest: Kristen.
","summary":"Welcome back to **_Choosing Your Reflection_**. This week we chat with Kristen, a bridal consultant at Castle Couture in Manalapan, New Jersey. Kristen talks to us not only about her own wedding dress experience, but also about how she guides each of her brides on their individual journey to find the most expressive self garment for their special day. Check out Castle Couture on social media at @castlecouture and @castlecouturebridal.","date_published":"2020-10-07T06:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://pdcn.co/e/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/f481527c-1b66-40a7-bec2-45d72be5f735/a2ac2d91-b7b6-4601-9ac8-978c8d268cee.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":18707371,"duration_in_seconds":1398}]},{"id":"9c4ff422-2db9-4f84-909a-910c46bc4cbc","title":"Not That Same Girl - Angie Fisler","url":"https://www.choosingyourreflection.com/not-that-same-girl","content_text":"On this week’s episode of Choosing your Reflection we have Angie. A marriage veteran of nearly three decades, Angie takes us back through her courtship with her husband from either side of a diner grille in classic Norman Rockwell Americana fashion. Constrained by their budget and the lack of inclusive designs for certain figures, Angie was saddled with a difficult task when it came to finding the “perfect” dress. Angie laments on the dress that almost was, but shows our audience that no matter what you wear, you can always feel beautiful on your wedding day.Special Guest: Angie Fisler.","content_html":"On this week’s episode of Choosing your Reflection we have Angie. A marriage veteran of nearly three decades, Angie takes us back through her courtship with her husband from either side of a diner grille in classic Norman Rockwell Americana fashion. Constrained by their budget and the lack of inclusive designs for certain figures, Angie was saddled with a difficult task when it came to finding the “perfect” dress. Angie laments on the dress that almost was, but shows our audience that no matter what you wear, you can always feel beautiful on your wedding day.
Special Guest: Angie Fisler.
","summary":"On this week’s episode of **Choosing your Reflection** we have Angie. A marriage veteran of nearly three decades, Angie takes us back through her courtship with her husband from either side of a diner grille in classic Norman Rockwell Americana fashion. Constrained by their budget and the lack of inclusive designs for certain figures, Angie was saddled with a difficult task when it came to finding the “perfect” dress. Angie laments on the dress that almost was, but shows our audience that no matter what you wear, you can always feel beautiful on your wedding day.","date_published":"2020-09-30T06:30:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://pdcn.co/e/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/f481527c-1b66-40a7-bec2-45d72be5f735/9c4ff422-2db9-4f84-909a-910c46bc4cbc.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":17412751,"duration_in_seconds":1406}]},{"id":"7f0cfcea-722c-4811-8d27-dd53d42da98d","title":"Blessed - Alyssa O'Brien","url":"https://www.choosingyourreflection.com/blessed","content_text":"This week on Choosing Your Reflection we chat with Alyssa. A compliance trainer approaching the four year anniversary with her husband, Alyssa tells the story of her courtship in the earlier years of internet dating. With a childhood blueprint of the perfect dress and a beautiful gift from a departed relative, Alyssa shares with us how she found the dress with the glitter she embodies.Special Guest: Alyssa O'Brien.","content_html":"This week on Choosing Your Reflection we chat with Alyssa. A compliance trainer approaching the four year anniversary with her husband, Alyssa tells the story of her courtship in the earlier years of internet dating. With a childhood blueprint of the perfect dress and a beautiful gift from a departed relative, Alyssa shares with us how she found the dress with the glitter she embodies.
Special Guest: Alyssa O'Brien.
","summary":"This week on Choosing Your Reflection we chat with Alyssa. A compliance trainer approaching the four year anniversary with her husband, Alyssa tells the story of her courtship in the earlier years of internet dating. With a childhood blueprint of the perfect dress and a beautiful gift from a departed relative, Alyssa shares with us how she found the dress with the glitter she embodies.","date_published":"2020-09-23T07:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://pdcn.co/e/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/f481527c-1b66-40a7-bec2-45d72be5f735/7f0cfcea-722c-4811-8d27-dd53d42da98d.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":15055465,"duration_in_seconds":1156}]},{"id":"36de3a88-c841-49d6-83ac-c7fd187662c8","title":"Let it Roll - Samm Blake","url":"https://www.choosingyourreflection.com/let-it-roll","content_text":"On this week's episode of Choosing Your Reflection we have Samm Blake--a seasoned wedding photographer and a recent bride. Pulling from almost two decades of industry experience, Samm shares stories, tips, and insight from both sides of the lens. Having seen so many beautiful days from behind the camera, our guest explains how her professional past helped her tailor her perfect wedding day, and how having a few extra boxes of film laying around can create a priceless time capsule to look forward to.Special Guest: Samm Blake.","content_html":"On this week's episode of Choosing Your Reflection we have Samm Blake--a seasoned wedding photographer and a recent bride. Pulling from almost two decades of industry experience, Samm shares stories, tips, and insight from both sides of the lens. Having seen so many beautiful days from behind the camera, our guest explains how her professional past helped her tailor her perfect wedding day, and how having a few extra boxes of film laying around can create a priceless time capsule to look forward to.
Special Guest: Samm Blake.
","summary":"Born in Australia, New York-based photographer Samm Blake has been named as among the Top Ten Wedding Photographers in the World by American Photo Magazine and her work has been featured in Vogue, Harper's Bazaar, Martha Stewart Weddings, C Magazine and more.","date_published":"2020-09-16T06:30:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://pdcn.co/e/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/f481527c-1b66-40a7-bec2-45d72be5f735/36de3a88-c841-49d6-83ac-c7fd187662c8.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":27507985,"duration_in_seconds":2061}]},{"id":"80d6bb72-d274-4e21-b690-484e66ead328","title":"Be True To Yourself - Emily vanSonnenberg","url":"https://www.choosingyourreflection.com/true-to-yourself","content_text":"Thank you for tuning in to a very special episode of Choosing Your Reflection. This week we sit down with psychologist and UCLA lecturer Emily vanSonnenberg for a dive into the science behind what we wear. Unpacking concepts like enclothed cognition, satisficing, and retrospective savoring, Emily helps us understand a little more about the mental side of the journey to finding an outfit, and explains subconscious concepts that may be making finding the “perfect” outfit a little more difficult. As Emily discusses the sartorial sciences, she takes time to share some happiness strategies not just for brides and grooms, but for everyone!Special Guest: Emily vanSonnenberg.","content_html":"Thank you for tuning in to a very special episode of Choosing Your Reflection. This week we sit down with psychologist and UCLA lecturer Emily vanSonnenberg for a dive into the science behind what we wear. Unpacking concepts like enclothed cognition, satisficing, and retrospective savoring, Emily helps us understand a little more about the mental side of the journey to finding an outfit, and explains subconscious concepts that may be making finding the “perfect” outfit a little more difficult. As Emily discusses the sartorial sciences, she takes time to share some happiness strategies not just for brides and grooms, but for everyone!
Special Guest: Emily vanSonnenberg.
","summary":"Thank you for tuning in to a very special episode of **_Choosing Your Reflection_**. This week we sit down with psychologist and UCLA lecturer Emily vanSonnenberg for a dive into the science behind what we wear. Unpacking concepts like enclothed cognition, satisficing, and retrospective savoring, Emily helps us understand a little more about the mental side of the journey to finding an outfit, and explains subconscious concepts that may be making finding the “perfect” outfit a little more difficult. As Emily discusses the sartorial sciences, she takes time to share some happiness strategies not just for brides and grooms, but for everyone!","date_published":"2020-09-09T07:15:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://pdcn.co/e/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/f481527c-1b66-40a7-bec2-45d72be5f735/80d6bb72-d274-4e21-b690-484e66ead328.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":20091073,"duration_in_seconds":1506}]},{"id":"db912f1c-f8a2-40f9-8414-602446ca522b","title":"Stepping Into My Freedom","url":"https://www.choosingyourreflection.com/stepping-into-my-freedom","content_text":"Welcome back to another episode of Choosing Your Reflection. This week we talk with Lexi, whose whirlwind courtship and engagement made finding the perfect dress a tall order to fill in a short time. Shopping online, Lexi managed to surprise herself with the perfect dress in the most unexpected of places. Emphasizing the need to be true to herself and the commitment she made to her husband, Lexi talks about stepping into her freedom in an outfit that had “just the right amount of classic and the right amount of whimsical.”Special Guest: Lexi.","content_html":"Welcome back to another episode of Choosing Your Reflection. This week we talk with Lexi, whose whirlwind courtship and engagement made finding the perfect dress a tall order to fill in a short time. Shopping online, Lexi managed to surprise herself with the perfect dress in the most unexpected of places. Emphasizing the need to be true to herself and the commitment she made to her husband, Lexi talks about stepping into her freedom in an outfit that had “just the right amount of classic and the right amount of whimsical.”
Special Guest: Lexi.
","summary":"Welcome back to another episode of _**Choosing Your Reflection**_. This week we talk with Lexi, whose whirlwind courtship and engagement made finding the perfect dress a tall order to fill in a short time. Shopping online, Lexi managed to surprise herself with the perfect dress in the most unexpected of places. Emphasizing the need to be true to herself and the commitment she made to her husband, Lexi talks about stepping into her freedom in an outfit that had “just the right amount of classic and the right amount of whimsical.”","date_published":"2020-09-02T08:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://pdcn.co/e/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/f481527c-1b66-40a7-bec2-45d72be5f735/db912f1c-f8a2-40f9-8414-602446ca522b.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":21259812,"duration_in_seconds":1560}]},{"id":"5b12e78d-744c-473e-b69d-6c14da04c797","title":"Confidence - Nina Rodebaugh","url":"https://www.choosingyourreflection.com/confidence","content_text":"Tune in to this week’s Choosing your Reflection as we talk with Nina, who shares the story of how her traditional church wedding was complimented by a 1920s-esque reception in a former Philadelphia speakeasy. An alteration misstep meant that Nina was unable to see her dress until the night before her wedding, but ended happily in a grand reveal to her friends, family, and husband. With the help of a wonderful bridal shop and the support of her family and friends, Nina found her confidence knowing that she is equally beautiful inside and out.Special Guest: Nina Scimenes Rodebaugh.","content_html":"Tune in to this week’s Choosing your Reflection as we talk with Nina, who shares the story of how her traditional church wedding was complimented by a 1920s-esque reception in a former Philadelphia speakeasy. An alteration misstep meant that Nina was unable to see her dress until the night before her wedding, but ended happily in a grand reveal to her friends, family, and husband. With the help of a wonderful bridal shop and the support of her family and friends, Nina found her confidence knowing that she is equally beautiful inside and out.
Special Guest: Nina Scimenes Rodebaugh.
","summary":"Tune in to this week’s **_Choosing your Reflection_** as we talk with Nina, who shares the story of how her traditional church wedding was complimented by a 1920s-esque reception in a former Philadelphia speakeasy. An alteration misstep meant that Nina was unable to see her dress until the night before her wedding, but ended happily in a grand reveal to her friends, family, and husband. With the help of a wonderful bridal shop and the support of her family and friends, Nina found her confidence knowing that she is equally beautiful inside and out.","date_published":"2020-08-26T08:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://pdcn.co/e/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/f481527c-1b66-40a7-bec2-45d72be5f735/5b12e78d-744c-473e-b69d-6c14da04c797.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":18510380,"duration_in_seconds":1305}]},{"id":"ff1df03b-d797-4e90-93ba-e425c164c105","title":"Four Things - Rebecca Christiansen","url":"https://www.choosingyourreflection.com/four-things","content_text":"In this week’s episode of Choosing your Reflection we talk to recently wed Rebecca. One part of a married pair of engineers, Rebecca didn't split hairs when it came to what was important for her on her special day. She surrounded herself with loving and supportive family and friends but made sure her voice was the clearest in the room. Knowing exactly what she wanted, Rebecca was able to take a dress she liked and add some “spice” to make it her perfect wedding day outfit.Special Guest: Rebecca Christiansen.Links:Choosing Your Reflection Admin - Fireside","content_html":"In this week’s episode of Choosing your Reflection we talk to recently wed Rebecca. One part of a married pair of engineers, Rebecca didn't split hairs when it came to what was important for her on her special day. She surrounded herself with loving and supportive family and friends but made sure her voice was the clearest in the room. Knowing exactly what she wanted, Rebecca was able to take a dress she liked and add some “spice” to make it her perfect wedding day outfit.
Special Guest: Rebecca Christiansen.
Links:
","summary":"In this week’s episode of **_Choosing your Reflection_** we talk to recently wed Rebecca. One part of a married pair of engineers, Rebecca didn't split hairs when it came to what was important for her on her special day. She surrounded herself with loving and supportive family and friends but made sure her voice was the clearest in the room. Knowing exactly what she wanted, Rebecca was able to take a dress she liked and add some “spice” to make it her perfect wedding day outfit.","date_published":"2020-08-19T08:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://pdcn.co/e/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/f481527c-1b66-40a7-bec2-45d72be5f735/ff1df03b-d797-4e90-93ba-e425c164c105.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":12876235,"duration_in_seconds":1095}]},{"id":"f37e3eed-6e11-49b7-8107-0c9507b5441f","title":"Keep it Light - Kevin Murphy","url":"https://www.choosingyourreflection.com/keep-it-light","content_text":"On this week’s special episode of Choosing your Reflection, last week’s guest, Ashley, joins her husband Kevin as he recounts their wedding story. You’ll love listening to this charming couples' courtship in a way we haven’t had the chance to do yet here at CYR -- from both sides! A high school math teacher, Kevin explains how he brought his work with him to crunch the numbers and tried to de-stress planning their wedding. Ever the practical joker with his friends, Kevin even walks us through the prank they tried to pull on his best man, and the special monogrammed nicknames his party put into their suits that made the groom’s party outfit unforgettable.Special Guests: Ashley Murphy and Kevin Murphy.","content_html":"On this week’s special episode of Choosing your Reflection, last week’s guest, Ashley, joins her husband Kevin as he recounts their wedding story. You’ll love listening to this charming couples' courtship in a way we haven’t had the chance to do yet here at CYR -- from both sides! A high school math teacher, Kevin explains how he brought his work with him to crunch the numbers and tried to de-stress planning their wedding. Ever the practical joker with his friends, Kevin even walks us through the prank they tried to pull on his best man, and the special monogrammed nicknames his party put into their suits that made the groom’s party outfit unforgettable.
Special Guests: Ashley Murphy and Kevin Murphy.
","summary":"On this week’s special episode of **_Choosing your Reflection_**, last week’s guest, Ashley, joins her husband Kevin as he recounts their wedding story. You’ll love listening to this charming couples' courtship in a way we haven’t had the chance to do yet here at CYR -- from both sides! A high school math teacher, Kevin explains how he brought his work with him to crunch the numbers and tried to de-stress planning their wedding. Ever the practical joker with his friends, Kevin even walks us through the prank they tried to pull on his best man, and the special monogrammed nicknames his party put into their suits that made the groom’s party outfit unforgettable.","date_published":"2020-08-12T08:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://pdcn.co/e/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/f481527c-1b66-40a7-bec2-45d72be5f735/f37e3eed-6e11-49b7-8107-0c9507b5441f.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":19405849,"duration_in_seconds":1468}]},{"id":"844fba9f-9c6b-4395-b963-a1f7e0a584a4","title":"Meant To Be Yours - Ashley Liporace Murphy","url":"https://www.choosingyourreflection.com/meant-to-be-yours","content_text":"Welcome back to another discussion on Choosing your Reflection. This week we have the privilege of speaking with Ashley, a graphic artist and recent bride who explains how she used her background in design to plan her trip down the aisle. Ashley also describes how she discovered her perfect dress not once, but twice! Carrying the wise words her mother told her years ago, Ashley shares how she learned that “things shouldn't be hard to reach when they're meant for you”.Special Guest: Ashley Murphy.","content_html":"Welcome back to another discussion on Choosing your Reflection. This week we have the privilege of speaking with Ashley, a graphic artist and recent bride who explains how she used her background in design to plan her trip down the aisle. Ashley also describes how she discovered her perfect dress not once, but twice! Carrying the wise words her mother told her years ago, Ashley shares how she learned that “things shouldn't be hard to reach when they're meant for you”.
Special Guest: Ashley Murphy.
","summary":"Welcome back to another discussion on **_Choosing your Reflection_**. This week we have the privilege of speaking with Ashley, a graphic artist and recent bride who explains how she used her background in design to plan her trip down the aisle. Ashley also describes how she discovered her perfect dress not once, but twice! Carrying the wise words her mother told her years ago, Ashley shares how she learned that “things shouldn't be hard to reach when they're meant for you”.","date_published":"2020-08-04T08:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://pdcn.co/e/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/f481527c-1b66-40a7-bec2-45d72be5f735/844fba9f-9c6b-4395-b963-a1f7e0a584a4.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":15547292,"duration_in_seconds":1207}]},{"id":"a18e142b-4bad-4ad7-9e3a-82b4fd601d76","title":"Tradition and the Trailblazer - Zarah Zahir","url":"https://www.choosingyourreflection.com/trailblazer","content_text":"Join us as we travel to beautiful Pakistan to chat with Zarah on Choosing your Reflection. Ever the headstrong free spirit, Zarah explains the unique opportunity she was given to not only get married herself, but to also marry her trailblazing soul with the cultural traditions she holds close. Our guest recounts how she used her creative talents to incorporate love letters to her husband Ahmed and New York City directly into her ceremonial wedding outfit. You’ll laugh and learn along with us as Zarah takes us on a ride through the whirlwind of parties, ceremonies and, of course, special outfits that comprise Muslim marriage customs.Special Guest: Zarah Zahir.","content_html":"Join us as we travel to beautiful Pakistan to chat with Zarah on Choosing your Reflection. Ever the headstrong free spirit, Zarah explains the unique opportunity she was given to not only get married herself, but to also marry her trailblazing soul with the cultural traditions she holds close. Our guest recounts how she used her creative talents to incorporate love letters to her husband Ahmed and New York City directly into her ceremonial wedding outfit. You’ll laugh and learn along with us as Zarah takes us on a ride through the whirlwind of parties, ceremonies and, of course, special outfits that comprise Muslim marriage customs.
Special Guest: Zarah Zahir.
","summary":"Join us as we travel to beautiful Pakistan to chat with Zarah on **_Choosing your Reflection_**. Ever the headstrong free spirit, Zarah explains the unique opportunity she was given to not only get married herself, but to also marry her trailblazing soul with the cultural traditions she holds close. Our guest recounts how she used her creative talents to incorporate love letters to her husband Ahmed and New York City directly into her ceremonial wedding outfit. You’ll laugh and learn along with us as Zarah takes us on a ride through the whirlwind of parties, ceremonies and, of course, special outfits that comprise Muslim marriage customs.","date_published":"2020-07-29T08:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://pdcn.co/e/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/f481527c-1b66-40a7-bec2-45d72be5f735/a18e142b-4bad-4ad7-9e3a-82b4fd601d76.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":26286783,"duration_in_seconds":2124}]},{"id":"b912d2d4-3579-41be-a6a9-b0de10f5fe8b","title":"Superstition","url":"https://www.choosingyourreflection.com/superstition","content_text":"Thank you for joining us in our conversation with Maureen on Choosing your Reflection. Married 22 years, Maureen takes a journey that proves that sometimes when it comes to finding the perfect dress the second time’s the charm. With a helping of superstition and a dash of serendipity, you’ll fall in love along with Maureen as she recounts her trip to the altar.Special Guest: Maureen.","content_html":"Thank you for joining us in our conversation with Maureen on Choosing your Reflection. Married 22 years, Maureen takes a journey that proves that sometimes when it comes to finding the perfect dress the second time’s the charm. With a helping of superstition and a dash of serendipity, you’ll fall in love along with Maureen as she recounts her trip to the altar.
Special Guest: Maureen.
","summary":"Thank you for joining us in our conversation with Maureen on **_Choosing your Reflection_**. Married 22 years, Maureen takes a journey that proves that sometimes when it comes to finding the perfect dress the second time’s the charm. With a helping of superstition and a dash of serendipity, you’ll fall in love along with Maureen as she recounts her trip to the altar.","date_published":"2020-07-22T08:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://pdcn.co/e/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/f481527c-1b66-40a7-bec2-45d72be5f735/b912d2d4-3579-41be-a6a9-b0de10f5fe8b.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":8249395,"duration_in_seconds":882}]},{"id":"1d786740-b7bd-404f-bc02-e95bac7dd0f6","title":"Sentimental Dress - Darrah Pilieri","url":"https://www.choosingyourreflection.com/sentimental-dress","content_text":"In this week’s episode of Choosing your Reflection, Darrah recounts the role that family played in the process of finding her perfect outfit. Her vision of the dream dress was clear, but her heart was open to beautiful surprises. Our guest shares the tenets of comfort and confidence she held close while on her journey, and describes a happy accident on her special day that created the perfect picture with her future husband.Special Guest: Darrah Foster.","content_html":"In this week’s episode of Choosing your Reflection, Darrah recounts the role that family played in the process of finding her perfect outfit. Her vision of the dream dress was clear, but her heart was open to beautiful surprises. Our guest shares the tenets of comfort and confidence she held close while on her journey, and describes a happy accident on her special day that created the perfect picture with her future husband.
Special Guest: Darrah Foster.
","summary":"In this week’s episode of **_Choosing your Reflection_**, Darrah recounts the role that family played in the process of finding her perfect outfit. Her vision of the dream dress was clear, but her heart was open to beautiful surprises. Our guest shares the tenets of comfort and confidence she held close while on her journey, and describes a happy accident on her special day that created the perfect picture with her future husband.","date_published":"2020-07-15T08:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://pdcn.co/e/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/f481527c-1b66-40a7-bec2-45d72be5f735/1d786740-b7bd-404f-bc02-e95bac7dd0f6.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":12633959,"duration_in_seconds":888}]},{"id":"1100a8c3-a054-4e15-9153-8550e8f5b565","title":"Royal Blue Celebration - Cooper Westbrook","url":"https://www.choosingyourreflection.com/royal-blue-celebration","content_text":"Welcome back to another episode of Choosing your Reflection. Today’s episode features Cooper sharing his story. A charming courtship starting with a choir and ending with wedding bells; Cooper reflects on perfect proposals, a less than perfect bus ride, and how he and his husband created all of the moments together that truly mattered. Special Guest: Cooper Westbrook.","content_html":"Welcome back to another episode of Choosing your Reflection. Today’s episode features Cooper sharing his story. A charming courtship starting with a choir and ending with wedding bells; Cooper reflects on perfect proposals, a less than perfect bus ride, and how he and his husband created all of the moments together that truly mattered.
Special Guest: Cooper Westbrook.
","summary":"Welcome back to another episode of **_Choosing your Reflection_**. Today’s episode features Cooper sharing his story. A charming courtship starting with a choir and ending with wedding bells; Cooper reflects on perfect proposals, a less than perfect bus ride, and how he and his husband created all of the moments together that truly mattered. ","date_published":"2020-07-08T08:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://pdcn.co/e/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/f481527c-1b66-40a7-bec2-45d72be5f735/1100a8c3-a054-4e15-9153-8550e8f5b565.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":17579243,"duration_in_seconds":1307}]},{"id":"1743b4cf-d81e-4a1d-b50b-46cb72b3ea2b","title":"Vegas and the Bride - Cherrese Rere Boyd-Williams","url":"https://www.choosingyourreflection.com/vegas-and-the-bride","content_text":"Buckle up everyone and get ready to take flight on this episode of Choosing your Reflection! Cherrese sits down with us to share her experience jetting to Vegas for an anything-but-ordinary wedding. Full of special family moments, lady luck, and close calls, Cheresse tells us how she beat the heat and made it down the aisle in Vegas and The Bride.Special Guest: Cherrese Boyd-Williiams.","content_html":"Buckle up everyone and get ready to take flight on this episode of Choosing your Reflection! Cherrese sits down with us to share her experience jetting to Vegas for an anything-but-ordinary wedding. Full of special family moments, lady luck, and close calls, Cheresse tells us how she beat the heat and made it down the aisle in Vegas and The Bride.
Special Guest: Cherrese Boyd-Williiams.
","summary":"Buckle up everyone and get ready to take flight on this episode of **_Choosing your Reflection!_** Cherrese sits down with us to share her experience jetting to Vegas for an anything-but-ordinary wedding. Full of special family moments, lady luck, and close calls, Cheresse tells us how she beat the heat and made it down the aisle in _**Vegas and The Bride**_.","date_published":"2020-07-01T08:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://pdcn.co/e/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/f481527c-1b66-40a7-bec2-45d72be5f735/1743b4cf-d81e-4a1d-b50b-46cb72b3ea2b.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":28244856,"duration_in_seconds":2078}]},{"id":"e0d4569f-e397-48e6-8d31-b891f33f7466","title":"Rebel Bride","url":"https://www.choosingyourreflection.com/rebel-bride","content_text":"In the inaugural episode of Choosing Your Reflection, we invite Lindsey to discuss her journey to the altar. In this episode we touch on her unique rock 'n roll childhood bridal aspirations, her Alaskan courtship, and the ways in which she adapted her vision to honor those most important to her. Join us as we discover how this Rebel Bride’s headstrong and adventurous spirit helps to continually find and create happiness for herself and her family.Special Guest: Lindsey.","content_html":"In the inaugural episode of Choosing Your Reflection, we invite Lindsey to discuss her journey to the altar. In this episode we touch on her unique rock 'n roll childhood bridal aspirations, her Alaskan courtship, and the ways in which she adapted her vision to honor those most important to her. Join us as we discover how this Rebel Bride’s headstrong and adventurous spirit helps to continually find and create happiness for herself and her family.
Special Guest: Lindsey.
","summary":"In the inaugural episode of **_Choosing Your Reflection_**, we invite Lindsey to discuss her journey to the altar. In this episode we touch on her unique rock 'n roll childhood bridal aspirations, her Alaskan courtship, and the ways in which she adapted her vision to honor those most important to her. Join us as we discover how this _**Rebel Bride’s**_ headstrong and adventurous spirit helps to continually find and create happiness for herself and her family.","date_published":"2020-06-23T18:15:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://pdcn.co/e/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/f481527c-1b66-40a7-bec2-45d72be5f735/e0d4569f-e397-48e6-8d31-b891f33f7466.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":14877046,"duration_in_seconds":1104}]}]}