Best Cody Mac Podcasts (2025)

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52 | How Curiosity & Connection Can Guide Your Wedding Business with Cody of Mac Wedding Films 45:58

20d ago45:58

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Today, I’m chatting with Cody McDonald of Mac Wedding Films about what it really takes to build a wedding business that’s rooted in genuine connection. Cody shares his refreshing perspective on staying creatively inspired, avoiding burnout, and leading with curiosity and care — not just behind the camera, but in every client and vendor relationship…

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55 | Systems, Empathy, & Grace in the Wedding Industry with Danielle of DPNAK Events 46:46

8h ago46:46

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In this episode, I chat with wedding planner and systems expert Danielle Pasternak about something we don’t talk about enough in the wedding industry: how to run a business with structure and heart. We explore what it looks like to balance backend systems with empathy — for your clients, for your vendor team, and for yourself. Danielle shares her f…

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#228 Elad Gil: How to Spot a Billion-Dollar Startup Before the Rest of the World 1:38:34

5h ago1:38:34

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What if the world’s most connected tech investor handed you his mental playbook? Elad Gil, an investor behind Airbnb, Stripe, Coinbase and Anduril, flips conventional wisdom on its head and prioritizes market opportunities over founders. Elad decodes why innovation has clustered geographically throughout history, from Renaissance Florence to Silico…

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The Knowledge Project Podcast: Trailer 2:47

5d ago2:47

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Trusted by Fortune 500 CEOs and elite performers, this is where you go to think better, live better, and get ahead. Each week, Shane Parrish goes deep with the world’s sharpest minds—founders, economists, bestselling authors—to uncover the mental models, habits, and strategies behind extraordinary results. The Knowledge Project isn't just a podcast…

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54 | Cheers to One Year! & Why You Should Start the Dang Thing Already 🔥 43:59

6d ago43:59

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This week marks one whole year of Event: Crushed, and I’m celebrating with a solo episode that’s part reflection, part encouragement, and part behind-the-scenes look at what podcasting has taught me. I’m sharing: The imposter syndrome I had to overcome to launch this podcast A few listener reviews and DMs that kept me going A super embarrassing mis…

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#227 Outliers: Rose Blumkin — Women of Berkshire Hathaway 45:58

7d ago45:58

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Rose Blumkin didn’t just build a business. She revolutionized retail. After fleeing Russia with $66 in her purse, she opened a basement furniture store in Omaha at 43 years old—with no English, no education, and no connections. Her formula? Sell cheap, tell the truth, don't cheat the customer. Nebraska Furniture Mart would survive depressions, fire…

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53 | Mindset Shifts Every Wedding Pro Needs with Aislinn Eileen Coaching 32:18

13d ago32:18

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This week, Aislinn is BACK with more wedding pro mindset shifts for us! If you haven't already, make sure to tune into Aislinn's first episode on Event: Crushed - Episode 14. In this inspiring episode, former luxury wedding photographer, Aislinn McKenna helps us tackle the mindset challenges wedding pros are facing right now. We talk about the myth…

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#226 Garry Tan: Billion-Dollar Misfits — Inside Y Combinator’s Startup Formula 2:23:14

14d ago2:23:14

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Most accelerators fund ideas. Y Combinator funds founders—and transforms them. With a 1% acceptance rate and alumni behind 60% of the past decade’s unicorns, YC knows what separates the founders who break through from those who burn out. It's not the flashiest résumé or the boldest pitch but something President Garry Tan says is far rarer: earnestn…

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#225 Outliers: Henry Singleton – Distant Force 1:00:47

21d ago1:00:47

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If Warren Buffett is the king of capital allocation—Henry Singleton is the ghost. Singleton built one of the most successful conglomerates in American history, transforming business while remaining virtually unknown. While Wall Street chased fads, Singleton, who could play chess blindfolded, quietly turned industrial conglomerate Teledyne into a bu…

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51 | Parenting, Productivity, and the Power of Delegation with Oralia of Dream Decorations 43:40

28d ago43:40

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This week on Event: Crushed, we’re pulling back the curtain on what it really looks like to run a wedding business while raising a family. I’m joined by Oralia Aguirre, owner of Dream Decorations in Northern California. Oralia started her event décor business at just 19 and has grown it into a thriving full-time career — all while raising two daugh…

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#224 Bret Taylor: A Vision for AI’s Next Frontier 2:11:14

28d ago2:11:14

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What happens when one of the most legendary minds in tech delves deep into the real workings of modern AI? A 2-hour long masterclass that you don’t want to miss. Bret Taylor, current chairman of OpenAI, unpacks why AI is transforming software engineering forever, how founders can survive acquisition (he’s done it twice), and why the true bottleneck…

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#223 Pierre Poilievre: What I Want to Build (and Break) To Fix Canada 1:23:27

1M ago1:23:27

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Pierre Poilievre, leader of Canada’s Conservative Party, reveals a roadmap for restoring opportunity and unity across the country. From unleashing innovation by cutting red tape, to reigniting upward mobility and building a powerhouse economy, Poilievre’s message goes beyond borders. If you care about restoring opportunity, strengthening democracy,…

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50 | Dear Wedding Pro: Your Impact is Bigger than You Know 32:52

1M ago32:52

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Welcome to the 50th episode of the Event: Crushed Podcast — a heartfelt milestone that called for something a little different. In this solo episode, I'm sharing an open letter to all the wedding pros out there who are pouring their hearts into their businesses in the midst of a tough season. If you've been feeling discouraged, questioning whether …

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#222 Outliers: Cornelius Vanderbilt — The First Tycoon 1:24:31

1M ago1:24:31

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Cornelius Vanderbilt was a force in 19th century America, playing a pivotal role in transitioning the U.S. economy from rural mercantilism to industrial corporate capitalism. Vanderbilt didn't just compete—he dominated; and didn’t just dominate one industry—he conquered three: ferries, steamships, and railroads. He understood that power lay in cont…

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49 | Steal These Local SEO Strategies & Get Found Online with Carrie of Bloem Creations 45:32

1M ago45:32

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Struggling to show up on Google? You’re not alone! Many wedding pros feel frustrated when they don’t see their business ranking in search results. That’s why I brought in Carrie of Bloem Creations, a web designer, copywriter, and SEO expert who specializes in helping wedding pros and creatives get found online. In this episode, she’s sharing local …

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#221 Bruce Flatt on Value, Discipline, and Durability 1:20:54

1M ago1:20:54

1:20:54

Brookfield CEO Bruce Flatt reveals the investment philosophy behind building one of the world's largest alternative asset managers with over a trillion dollars under management. At the core of Brookfield's strategy is a disciplined focus on downside protection that has delivered 19% annualized returns over 30 years. Flatt identifies three major tre…

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48 | Wedding Pros, Stop Sleeping on Email Marketing with Candice Coppola 52:29

2M ago52:29

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Social media is noisy, algorithms are unpredictable, and relying solely on Instagram for your leads is a risky game. So, what’s a wedding pro to do? Enter email marketing—the dark horse of marketing strategies that most of your competitors aren’t using (yet!) In this episode, I sit down with my very own business coach, Candice Coppola, to talk abou…

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#220 Outliers: James Dyson — Against the Odds 1:12:42

2M ago1:12:42

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How do you turn 5,127 failures into a multi-billion-dollar empire? James Dyson turned dust into possibility, failure into discovery, and frustration into revolution. Dyson didn’t just build a better vacuum; he redefined a whole industry. Facing thousands of failed prototypes, crushing financial setbacks, and a dismissive industry that insisted a su…

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47 | What Wedding Pros Need to Know About ChatGPT with Nina Addeo 45:30

2M ago45:30

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In this episode, Becky sits down with Nina Addeo of I Do Wedding Marketing to explore how wedding pros can use ChatGPT and AI to streamline their content creation, marketing, and daily workflows. They break down common misconceptions about AI, practical ways to integrate ChatGPT into your busy wedding business, and ethical considerations for using …

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#219 Logan Ury: The Dating Myths You Need to Stop Believing 2:12:51

2M ago2:12:51

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Most people date the wrong way. They chase the spark, mistake attraction for compatibility, and expect their partners to read their minds. Then they wonder why relationships don’t last. Logan Ury thinks about dating differently. As the Director of Relationship Science at Hinge, she’s spent years studying what actually makes relationships work. Her …

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46 | Best Friends Turned Business Partners: The Story of Birdie June Events 1:13:42

2M ago1:13:42

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What happens when two best friends take a leap of faith and launch a wedding business? Meet Clarae and Taressa of Birdie June Events, the duo who went from being my wedding interns two summers ago to running a thriving event rental, planning, and photo booth business. In this episode, they share: The unexpected text that changed everything What it’…

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#218 Outliers: Estée Lauder — A Success Story 1:21:48

2M ago1:21:48

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Most people hear "Estée Lauder" and think of cosmetics—lipstick, perfume, face cream. But the real story isn’t just about makeup—it’s about a woman being an unstoppable force. Estée Lauder didn’t just build a beauty brand; she rewrote the rules of an industry. She turned rejection into fuel, defied industry gatekeepers, and transformed a homemade f…

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45 | Market Smarter, Not Harder! with Tayler of Enji 51:08

2M ago51:08

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Marketing your wedding business can feel overwhelming—especially when you're balancing everything else in life. But what if it didn’t have to be so hard? In this episode, I’m joined by Tayler Cusick-Hollman, marketing consultant, small-business builder, and founder of Enji—an easy-to-use marketing tool designed to help wedding pros market with conf…

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#217 Josh Wolfe: Human Advantage in the World of AI 2:02:28

2M ago2:02:28

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While Silicon Valley chases unicorns, Josh Wolfe hunts for something far more elusive: scientific breakthroughs that could change civilization. As co-founder and managing partner of Lux Capital, he's looking for the kind of science that turns impossible into inevitable. Josh doesn’t just invest in the future—he sees it coming before almost anyone e…

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44 | The Power of Vendor Relationships in Your Wedding Business with Becca Tuttle 45:01

3M ago45:01

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Feeling burnt out by social media? You're not alone! In this episode, I chat with wedding planner and business coach Becca Tuttle about the power of vendor relationships in growing your wedding business—without relying solely on Instagram. Becca shares her inspiring journey from an 8-year-old wedding-obsessed girl to launching Becca & Co., a thrivi…

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#216 Outliers: Andrew Mellon – America’s Secret Banker 1:18:47

3M ago1:18:47

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He was the strangest titan America ever produced: a whisper-quiet banker who turned systematic thinking into a superpower, building an industrial empire while barely raising his voice above a murmur. Andrew Mellon's story isn't just about money—it's about how patience, observation, and positioning can create more wealth than charisma ever could. Bu…

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43 | A Fresh Take on Wedding Expos with Alex of the Crush Collective 43:49

3M ago43:49

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In this episode, I chat with Alexandra (Alex) Owens, a multi-passionate entrepreneur about her remarkable journey in the wedding industry. From unexpectedly launching her career as a photo booth attendant (thanks to a Craigslist ad!) to having a hand in 2,700+ events, co-owning a wedding venue, and now creating The Crush Collective—a wedding expo w…

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#215 David Heacock: Managing and Marketing a $250M Business 2:04:30

3M ago2:04:30

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Imagine leaving a six‐figure Wall Street salary behind to chase a single, daring idea. In this episode, David Heacock shows you how he turned a basic product into a $250M empire. At 29, he left Wall Street to bet on air filters. That bet transformed into Filterbuy, now a $250 million direct-to-consumer manufacturer serving more than 7 million custo…

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42 | Sustainable Content Strategies for Busy Wedding Pros w/ Danison of Bow Tie & Brush 44:19

3M ago44:19

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Feeling overwhelmed by social media? Struggling to keep up with trends while running your wedding business? In this episode, I sit down with Danison, owner and artist behind Bow Tie & Brush, to discuss how wedding pros can create a sustainable content schedule that helps them show up consistently-- without burning out. Danison shares his journey fr…

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#214 Outliers: Timothy Eaton — The Original ‘Everything Store’ 42:07

3M ago42:07

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I’ve learned as much from reading biographies as from interviewing amazing people. That’s why we’re starting 'Lessons from Outliers.' Every other week, we'll study an outlier who did remarkable work. From industrialists who reimagined commerce to the irreverent personalities who challenged the foundations of their fields, we'll explore what they di…

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41 | The 3 Biggest Mistakes New Planners Make (And How to Avoid Them) 13:52

3M ago13:52

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In today’s episode, I’m getting real about the early mistakes I made as a wedding planner—mistakes that cost me time, money, and a whole lot of stress. I’m sharing these lessons so that you don’t have to learn the hard way like I did! Whether you're a planner or not, you'll be able to apply these lessons to your own wedding business. Here’s what yo…

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#213 Mickey Drexler: The Art of Selling with Retail's Merchant Prince 56:55

3M ago56:55

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This episode will transform how you think about style, aspiration, and the art of knowing what people want before they know it themselves. From working in department stores to advising Steve Jobs on Apple’s retail strategy when it didn’t have retail at all, Drexler’s career traces the evolution of American retail itself: from local shops to mall do…

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Ep. 40: Fostering a Wedding Day Culture of Kindness & Respect with Numa Films 40:33

3M ago40:33

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In this episode of Event: Crushed, I sit down with Olivia from Numa Films to talk about what it truly means to respect the wedding day. As a talented storyteller and co-founder of a woman-owned videography company, Olivia shares her philosophy on wedding day etiquette, vendor collaboration, and ensuring the couple’s experience remains at the heart …

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