by James × Schulze
The only podcast designed to help driven wedding professionals elevate your wedding business, travel to amazing locations, and double your revenue even if you don't think this is possible…yet. Each week we talk to luxury wedding pros who have broken through & built a high-net-worth clientele. Together we share the strategies, success tips, and roadmap to follow. So you can build a lifestyle filled with powerful experiences, inspiring relationships, and long-lasting connections.
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April 27, 2026
<p class="p1">In this episode, James sits down with writer and contributing editor Shelby Wax for a rare, behind-the-scenes look at how wedding editorial really works—and what it actually takes to get published.</p> <p class="p1">Shelby shares how her path through <span class= "s1">Martha Stewart Weddings</span>, <span class= "s1">Brides</span>, and now freelance work shaped her perspective on storytelling, curation, and taste. Together, they unpack what most photographers and planners misunderstand about editorial, why "beautiful" isn't always enough, and how timing, brand alignment, and narrative all play a role in what gets selected.</p> <p class="p1">They also dive into the realities behind submissions—why great weddings get passed on, how SEO and internal goals shape decisions, and what editors are really looking for when they open a gallery.</p> <p class="p2">If you've ever felt confused or frustrated by the editorial process—or wondered how to get your work published—this conversation will reframe it completely and give you a clearer path forward.</p>
February 25, 2026
<p class= "font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]"> Some planners execute a vision. Natalie Kiran Laskowski and Chelsea Leigh Wenner of Kiran + Leigh are the vision.</p> <p class= "font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]"> In this episode of The Business of Luxury Weddings, the co-founders of one of the most quietly compelling destination wedding studios in the country sit down with hosts James Christianson and Otto to talk about what it actually takes to build something with taste — and keep it that way. How they left a firm, launched a brand during a pandemic, and decided early on that they would never compromise on quality, creativity, or each other.</p> <p class= "font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]"> They talk vendor relationships, editorial design, the guest experience as the true measure of luxury, and the kind of partnership that only works when the friendship comes first.</p> <p class= "font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]"> No formulas. No repeats. Just two women who built exactly what they set out to build.</p>
January 28, 2026
<p class="p1">In this episode, James and Otto sit down with the creative minds behind <span class= "s1"><strong>Samkoma</strong></span>—a collective that's redefining what it means to build a brand in the luxury event world.</p> <p class="p1">From their roots in nightlife and cultural production to curating experiences for global fashion houses and elite weddings, Samkoma brings an entirely different energy to the table. Josiah and Otto open up about the intentionality behind every decision—the lighting, the sound, the scent, the pacing—and how those details create more than a mood… they create memory.</p> <p class="p1">You'll hear what makes a brand feel unforgettable, why culture is your most valuable currency, and how collaboration is the new competitive edge.</p> <p class="p1">If you're a creative, planner, or brand-builder looking to stand out without selling out, this conversation will challenge the way you think about value, vision, and what it takes to move people—not just impress them.</p>
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The only podcast designed to help driven wedding professionals elevate your wedding business, travel to amazing locations, and double your revenue even if you don't think this is possible…yet.
Each week we talk to luxury wedding pros who have broken through & built a high-net-worth clientele. Together we share the strategies, success tips, and roadmap to follow. So you can build a lifestyle filled with powerful experiences, inspiring relationships, and long-lasting connections.
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