The Wedpreneur Podcast

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The Wedpreneur Podcast is brought to you by the Wedpreneur! Join host Leigh Rivero each week as she interviews wedding industry experts, business experts, and wedding pros who are in the thick of it! Listen for in-depth insights and step-by-step training episodes designed to help Caribbean wedding professionals build profitable and sustainable businesses. * To apply to be on the show, please visit https://thewedpreneur.com For questions or comments, email our podcast team at connect@thewedpreneur.com

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February 27, 2026Episode 8217 min

{Ep.82}: Missed DMs, Missed Money- Why Your Wedding Business Needs a Lead Workflow

In this episode of the Wedpreneur Podcast, I’m sharing a real moment that changed how I handle inquiries in my wedding business, and why having a clear lead workflow matters more than motivation. After juggling motherhood, reopening my planning services, and managing a busy event season, I realized something simple: when your capacity shifts, your systems must carry the weight. We’ll talk about: How missed DMs and delayed emails quietly cost you bookings Why Caribbean wedding professionals are especially vulnerable to scattered leads The cultural reasons we avoid building systems What actually happens when inquiries live in Instagram, WhatsApp, and your memory My exact step-by-step lead workflow How to build a simple starter system without overwhelm If you’ve ever forgotten to follow up, lost a message in your request folder, or relied on memory to manage inquiries... this episode is for you. Because steady businesses grow. Join our community! Instagram: @thewedpreneur_official Facebook Group: The Wedpreneur HQ Website: www.thewedpreneur.com

January 22, 2026Episode 8125 min

{Ep.81}: Intention Over Imitation: Redefining Success in the Wedding Industry

In this episode of the Wedpreneur Podcast , host Leigh Rivero interrupts the regularly scheduled programming to have a more personal, honest conversation about success, comparison, and sustainability in the wedding industry. January is often filled with talk of scaling, pricing, and “leveling up,” but Lee challenges listeners to pause before planning and ask a deeper question: Are you building toward goals you actually want, or goals you feel pressured to aspire toward? Drawing from her own experience entering the wedding industry at 19, building businesses in both Trinidad and Barbados, navigating pricing, comparison, motherhood, and industry pressure, Leigh unpacks the realities that don’t show up on Instagram — and why success must be defined on your own terms. This episode is a reminder that there is more than one way to build a profitable, ethical, and fulfilling wedding business — and that protecting your energy, dignity, and peace is part of the work. Join our community! Instagram: @thewedpreneur_official Facebook Group: The Wedpreneur HQ Website: www.thewedpreneur.com

January 16, 2026Episode 809 min

{Ep.80} Defining Success & Building Structure for Wedding Professionals

In this episode, Leigh explores what success really looks like for Caribbean Wedding professionals- especially in seasons where capacity, priorities, and life itself have shifted. She breaks down why traditional business advice often falls short in the wedding industry and explains the difference between chasing goals and building structure that actually supports you. This conversation invites wedpreneurs to redefine success on their own terms and build simple, flexible structure that aligns with their current season instead of working against it. If you’ve been feeling pressure to do more, plan harder, or keep up with unrealistic expectations, this episode offers a calmer, more intentional perspective on how to move forward. Join our community! Instagram: @thewedpreneur_official Facebook Group: The Wedpreneur HQ Website: www.thewedpreneur.com

January 9, 2026Episode 797 min

{Ep.79}: Keep, Cut, Fix- What to Carry Into the New Year as a Wedpreneur

January is usually all about fresh starts ...new goals, new offers, new energy. But what if this season is asking you to slow down instead? In Episode 79 of The Wedpreneur Podcast, Leigh Rivero introduces a simple but powerful framework for navigating change in your business: Keep. Cut. Fix. Drawing from personal experience with motherhood and reduced capacity, this episode is a reminder that sustainability doesn’t come from doing more; it comes from doing what actually fits. If your priorities have shifted, this episode will help you decide what to carry forward without burning it all down. 🎙️ Calm > chaos. Clarity > hustle. Join our community! Instagram: @thewedpreneur_official Facebook Group: The Wedpreneur HQ Website: www.thewedpreneur.com

January 1, 2026Episode 29 min

{Ep.78}: Reset, Don’t Restart: A January Reality Check for Wedding Pros

January doesn’t always come with clarity or momentum — and that doesn’t mean you’re behind. In this episode, we’re talking about the difference between resetting and restarting, the pressure January puts on wedding professionals, and how to realign your business without burning everything down. Join our community! Instagram: @thewedpreneur_official Facebook Group: The Wedpreneur HQ Website: www.thewedpreneur.com

December 5, 2025Episode 17 min

The Wedpreneur Relaunch: Motherhood, Evolution & Our New Caribbean Focus

After a season of intentional silence, the Wedpreneur Podcast returns—renewed, refocused, and more aligned than ever. In this heartfelt relaunch episode, I share how becoming a mother transformed everything I thought I knew about business, balance, and purpose… and why Wedpreneur is now officially shifting its mission to serve the Caribbean wedding industry. If you’ve been waiting for clarity, honesty, and a bold new vision—this is the beginning of a beautiful new chapter. Join our community! Instagram: @thewedpreneur_official Facebook Group: The Wedpreneur HQ Website: www.thewedpreneur.com

June 5, 2024Episode 7612 min

{EP 76}: Catching Up and Looking Ahead: Updates on the Live WPI Course

Leigh dives into the business updates, life updates and shares excitement about the WPI Live in Barbados! Join our community! Instagram: @thewedpreneur_official Facebook Group: The Wedpreneur HQ Website: www.thewedpreneur.com

March 14, 2024Episode 7514 min

{EP 75}: Continuous Professional Development: A MUST!

Leigh outlines the benefits of investing in your professional development and announces the in person version of the Wedding Planning Intensive course set for May 2024 in Barbados. Join our community! Instagram: @thewedpreneur_official Facebook Group: The Wedpreneur HQ Website: www.thewedpreneur.com

January 25, 2024Episode 7421 min

{EP 74}: Business Basics: Storytime

Leigh dives into business basics, sharing an outrageous experience and lessons learned at a local wedding. Join our community! Instagram: @thewedpreneur_official Facebook Group: The Wedpreneur HQ Website: www.thewedpreneur.com

January 18, 2024Episode 7323 min

{EP 73}: The Wedpreneur Unveiled: Our Vision 2024

Kicking off the new year by welcoming Nai; and talking about our latest experiences and ventures for 2024. Join our community! Instagram: @thewedpreneur_official Facebook Group: The Wedpreneur HQ Website: www.thewedpreneur.com