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Wine Me Dine Me

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by Reagan Prechter, Owner of Reagan Events

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The Wine and Dine Me podcast is brought to you by Reagan Prechter, owner of Reagan Events, a luxury event planning and design firm based in Charleston, South Carolina. With more than 15 years of experience executing events all over the world, she’s seen a thing or two. Join Reagan weekly for her unfiltered, no-rules-attached commentary where she dives into the stories behind exceptional hospitality, the business strategies that drive success, and life’s most unforgettable moments. This podcast is unapologetically not for the basic. Follow us on instagram @reaganevents reaganevents.com

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May 28, 2026

Bryan Rafanelli on Building Clients for Life

In this episode of The Wine and Dine Me Podcast, Reagan sits down with Bryan Rafanelli for a conversation about the kind of event work that lasts beyond a single night. Bryan shares how he thinks about client relationships, not as one-time projects, but as long-term partnerships built through trust, care, and future-minded service. From wedding planning and private celebrations to corporate and nonprofit events, he talks about why the strongest businesses are built by staying close to clients, understanding who is in the room, and creating moments that feel personal without being performative. Reagan and Bryan also talk about high-touch guest service, the pressure to stay relevant, why event innovation cannot only be visual, and how planners can advocate for the right decisions when the integrity of the guest experience is at stake. The conversation moves from business strategy to hospitality philosophy, with Bryan offering a generous, candid look at what has shaped his career after decades in the event industry.They also discuss:<ul><li> Why a wedding can be the beginning of a lifelong client relationship </li><li> How to make sure guests know who produced the event without awkward self-promotion </li><li> The role of trust when discussing budgets, investments, and last-minute decisions </li><li> Why planners should understand the character of the guest list </li><li> How to approach VIPs with confidence and humanity </li><li> Why diversifying your client portfolio can create a stronger business </li><li> The difference between staying visible and staying truly relevant </li><li> Why guest experience is still the real measure of a memorable event</li></ul>Connect with Anja Winikka: Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/rafanellievents/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">@rafanellievents</a> Website: <a href="https://www.rafanellievents.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">rafanellievents.com</a>Listen & Follow<ul><li><a href="https://reaganevents.com/subscribe" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Subscribe to our newsletter</a> for inspiration, updates, and expert advice.</li><li>Follow us on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/reaganevents/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@reagan_kerr" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">TikTok</a> for behind-the-scenes moments, trending ideas, and so much more.</li><li>Tune in to our Wine and Dine Me Podcast on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wine-me-dine-me/id1729281267" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Apple Podcasts</a> and <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/7mBMEuo0nflqMus9Sl3HYN" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Spotify</a>, where we explore all things weddings, life, and business.</li></ul>

May 21, 2026

Visibility Is Not Influence: Anja Winikka on Trust, Taste, and the Rooms That Matter

In this episode of The Wine and Dine Me Podcast, Reagan sits down with Anja Winikka, founder and CEO of Freeda, a private membership network for leaders in the global events industry. Anja has seen the wedding and event industry from nearly every angle. She spent more than a decade at The Knot, helped shape modern wedding media, co-founded Maroo, and now leads Freeda, where creative founders gather in curated peer groups for honest conversations, trusted relationships, and the kind of support that rarely happens in public. This conversation looks at the difference between visibility and true influence, why follower count is no longer the strongest signal of credibility, and why discerning clients are paying closer attention to trust, referrals, and the rooms people are actually in. Reagan and Anja also talk about the loneliness that can come with building a successful creative business, the pressure to appear booked and thriving, and what longevity really requires behind the scenes: emotional intelligence, operational maturity, financial clarity, boundaries, and relationships that can sustain you through different seasons of business and life. This episode is for creative founders, planners, designers, photographers, and hospitality professionals who are asking bigger questions about growth, visibility, trust, and what kind of business they actually want to build. Listen to the full episode for a candid conversation on influence, private networks, mature business ownership, and why the right room can change everything.In This EpisodeReagan and Anja discuss:<ul><li> The shift from media-driven visibility to trust-based influence </li><li> Why follower count does not equal credibility </li><li> How high-end clients evaluate trust differently now </li><li> What creative founders are craving behind the scenes </li><li> Why Freeda was created for more honest peer conversations </li><li> The difference between networking and belonging </li><li> What longevity really looks like in the wedding and event industry </li><li> Why emotional intelligence and operational maturity matter more than ever </li><li> How the right relationships can shape both your business and your life</li></ul>Connect with Anja Winikka: Instagram: @joinfreeda Website: <a href="https://www.joinfreeda.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer">https://www.joinfreeda.com/</a> Listen & Follow<ul><li><a href="https://reaganevents.com/subscribe" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer">Subscribe to our newsletter</a> for inspiration, updates, and expert advice.</li><li>Follow us on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/reaganevents/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@reagan_kerr" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer">TikTok</a> for behind-the-scenes moments, trending ideas, and so much more.</li><li>Tune in to our Wine and Dine Me Podcast on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wine-me-dine-me/id1729281267" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer">Apple Podcasts</a> and <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/7mBMEuo0nflqMus9Sl3HYN" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer">Spotify</a>, where we explore all things weddings, life, and business.</li></ul>

May 14, 2026

From Influence to Trust: How Creative Entrepreneurs Build Brands That Last with Lauren Taylor

What matters more now: being followed, or being found? In this episode of The Wine and Dine Me Podcast, Reagan sits down with Lauren Taylor, founder of LeFleur Society, a high-touch agency representing creators, celebrities, public figures, and entrepreneurs. Lauren’s path started in law, but her work now sits at the intersection of legal protection, brand strategy, creator representation, and business growth. Together, Reagan and Lauren talk about what it really takes to build a brand that lasts. Not just one that looks good online, but one built with clarity, protection, credibility, and trust. They dig into why follower count is losing its power, why authenticity has become harder to fake, and why creative entrepreneurs need to think more like business owners. Lauren also shares what brands are looking for now, how searchability and SEO are changing the way people discover businesses, and why the strongest founders are not waiting for the perfect moment to begin.In This Episode Reagan and Lauren discuss:<ul><li> Why follower count is becoming less important than credibility </li><li> How creative entrepreneurs can better understand their own value </li><li> What authenticity actually means now </li><li> How sophisticated brands can show more realness without losing polish </li><li> Why personal brand and business brand need to grow together </li><li> The difference between viral content and lasting brand trust </li><li> Why SEO, searchability, and platform strategy matter more than ever </li><li> What creators may be giving away without realizing it </li><li> Why entrepreneurs are beginning to replace traditional influencers </li><li> How to build a brand ecosystem that extends beyond one platform </li><li> Why imperfect timing is often the moment to move</li></ul>Connect with Lauren Taylor: Instagram: @lefleursociety / @laurentaylorattorney Website: <a href="https://www.lefleursociety.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer">https://www.lefleursociety.com/</a> Listen & Follow<ul><li><a href="https://reaganevents.com/subscribe" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer">Subscribe to our newsletter</a> for inspiration, updates, and expert advice.</li><li>Follow us on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/reaganevents/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@reagan_kerr" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer">TikTok</a> for behind-the-scenes moments, trending ideas, and so much more.</li><li>Tune in to our Wine and Dine Me Podcast on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wine-me-dine-me/id1729281267" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer">Apple Podcasts</a> and <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/7mBMEuo0nflqMus9Sl3HYN" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer">Spotify</a>, where we explore all things weddings, life, and business.</li></ul>

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What is Wine Me Dine Me?: The Wine and Dine Me podcast is brought to you by Reagan Prechter, owner of Reagan Events, a luxury event planning and design firm based in Charleston, South Carolina. With more than 15 years of experience executing events all over the world, she’s seen a thing or two.

Join Reagan weekly for her unfiltered, no-rules-attached commentary where she dives into the stories behind exceptional hospitality, the business strategies that drive success, and life’s most unforgettable moments.

This podcast is unapologetically not for the basic.

Follow us on instagram @reaganevents reaganevents.com
How often does this podcast release new episodes?: This podcast updates daily.
Where can I listen to this podcast?: This podcast is available on 8 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
Does this podcast accept guests?: No, this podcast does not typically feature guests.

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