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Engaged AF Podcast

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🎙️ Engaged AF: The Podcast 🎙️ Ever wonder what happens behind the scenes at Engaged AF Magazine? Every month, we create bold, badass content for the magazine while juggling a full-time wedding photography and videography business, running Engaged AF Magazine, and managing all the brands under the Epoch Company umbrella. It’s a lot—but we’ve found a way to make it all work and share our content in a whole new way. Here’s the secret: We load all that killer magazine content into our AI system, ...
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450 Acres of Hell Yes: Inside the Wedding Wonderland at Spruce Mountain Ranch Podcast Description: This week, we’re heading into the mountains — and not just for the views (although holy hell, the views). We’re breaking down one of Colorado’s most jaw-dropping venues: Spruce Mountain Ranch. With two completely distinct ranches (Upper and Lower), ve…
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Dance Floors & Good Vibes: Why HEP’s DJ Is the Hype You Need at Your Wedding Podcast Description: Let’s talk about DJs who actually give a sh*t. In this episode, we’re shouting out our friends at HEP’s DJ & Photo Booth, the Colorado-based pros who don’t just play music — they craft the damn vibe. From crowd-hyping MC skills and clean-ass photo boot…
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"Divinely You: Wedding Beauty That Honors You From the Inside Out" 🎧 Podcast Description In this luxe episode of the Engaged AF Podcast, we sit down with the dream team from Divine Beauty Artists to talk about creating wedding day glam that’s inclusive, intentional, and unforgettable. From timeline tips to airbrush tricks, we go deep into what it m…
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"Captivate the Moment: Wedding Beauty Without the Stress" 🎧 Podcast Description In this episode of the Engaged AF Podcast, we talk to the powerhouse team behind Captivate Beauty Services. From trial runs to tear-proof makeup, we explore what it takes to glam up an entire wedding party with grace, style, and zero stress. Whether you’re a boho bride,…
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"From Behind the Lens: Sarah Arnold on Photography That Feels Like You" 🎧 Podcast Description In this episode of the Engaged AF Podcast, we sit down with Colorado photographer Sarah Arnold to talk about connection, storytelling, and how to bring real emotion into every frame. From weddings to seniors to love-at-every-stage sessions, Sarah shares wh…
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"Portraits With Purpose: The Art and Intention of Gabriel Lee Smith" 🎧 Podcast Description In this emotionally rich episode of the Engaged AF Podcast, we talk with Colorado artist Gabriel Lee Smith—whose portrait work doesn’t just represent people, it reveals them. Gabriel opens up about his artistic process, the emotional depth behind every pencil…
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"Tailored for the Moment: Bespoke Custom Clothing and the Art of Dressing Up" 🎧 Podcast Description In this tailored episode of the Engaged AF Podcast, we sit down with the sharp minds behind Bespoke Custom Clothing to talk suits, style, weddings, and what it really means to invest in how you show up. From measurements to mindset, this convo is all…
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"PRTY WORX: Elevating Events with Unmatched Energy and Expertise" 🎧 Podcast Description In this episode of the Engaged AF Podcast, we chat with the dynamic team behind PRTY WORX, Colorado's premier event entertainment company. From their comprehensive service offerings to their commitment to client satisfaction, discover how PRTY WORX is revolution…
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"Tina Joiner: Capturing Confidence, Elegance, and Real Emotion Through the Lens" 🎧 Podcast Description: In this episode of the Engaged AF Podcast, we sit down with the incredibly talented Tina Joiner—Colorado Springs’ queen of wedding photography and a master of turning fleeting moments into forever memories. We talk about what makes her work so ca…
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In this no-BS episode of the Engaged AF Podcast, we sit down with Adam Hebert—creative badass and founder of Epoch Moment—to talk about why wedding photography desperately needed a makeover… and how he’s leading the charge. From shooting over 450 weddings to launching the bold-as-hell $1 engagement session, Adam breaks down why fearless storytellin…
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In this episode of the Engaged AF Podcast, we're diving fork-first into the story behind one of Colorado Springs’ most seasoned and delicious event partners—PB Catering. From their humble beginnings in 1989 to running a culinary empire with three powerhouse divisions—Picnic Basket Catering, Buffalo Gals Grilling Co., and Cravings Five Star Events—w…
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Timeless AF: The Magic of Wedding Storytelling with Jarrah Marie Photography 🎧 Podcast Description: On this episode of the Engaged AF Podcast, we’re getting real about wedding photos that actually feel like you. Meet Jarrah Marie, a Texas + Colorado-based wedding photographer who brings a badass blend of heart, experience, and elegance to every lov…
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Sound, Lights, and Vibes — The Laser Sound Experience 🎧 Podcast Description: This week on the Engaged AF Podcast, we’re handing the mic to the team behind Laser Sound Productions, one of Colorado’s longest-standing DJ and event entertainment companies—and trust us, they’re not just pressing play. We’re diving into: 🔊 What 20+ years in the DJ game h…
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The DJ Who Keeps the Dance Floor Lit AF — Featuring James Brown DJ Service 🎧 Podcast Description: What’s a wedding without the music that gets your grandma twerking and your cousin slow dancing with a stranger? On this episode of the Engaged AF Podcast, we’re turning up the volume with James Brown DJ Service, one of Colorado Springs’ most experienc…
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Strings Attached: The Magic of Live Wedding Music with Front Range Strings 🎧 Podcast Description: This week on the Engaged AF Podcast, we’re tuning in to one of the most emotionally powerful elements of any wedding: the music. And who better to talk about that than the award-winning team at Front Range Strings? These Colorado-based musicians are ou…
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Plated Perfection: Feeding the Vibe with Summit Catering 🎧 Podcast Description: Let’s be real—your guests will forget your napkin fold, but they’ll never forget the food. On this episode of the Engaged AF Podcast, we’re serving up hot takes and behind-the-scenes flavor with Summit Catering, one of Colorado Springs’ most trusted (and tastiest) weddi…
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Weddings with Soul: The Sacred Art of Ceremony with Rev. Dr. Reina Pudder 🎧 Podcast Description: In this episode of the Engaged AF Podcast, we’re diving deep into what it actually means to make your wedding sacred AF. Meet Rev. Dr. Reina Pudder, a spiritual badass and wedding officiant in Colorado Springs who’s flipping the script on cookie-cutter …
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Sustainable, Stylish, and So Damn You – Dream Catcher Weddings 🎧 Podcast Description: This week on the Engaged AF Podcast, we’re talking about weddings that actually mean something—with a team that’s flipping the script on what planning a wedding should look and feel like. Meet Dream Catcher Weddings, Colorado’s go-to sustainable wedding planners w…
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🎙️ Engaged AF Podcast: Velvet Vibes & Vintage Vows 🎧 Velvet Vibes & Vintage Vows: Sipping in Style at Cork & Cask In this episode of the Engaged AF Podcast, we spill the tea (and the bourbon) on Cork & Cask—the moody, boozy wedding venue you didn’t know you needed. We talk signature cocktails, whiskey flights, and how this place became one of the h…
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Spaghetti, Sass, and Seriously Good Wedding Catering with Andiamo 🎧 Podcast Description: Welcome to the Engaged AF Vendor & Venue Series—where we cut through the wedding industry fluff and showcase the real ones: the vendors who bring the magic, the flavor, and the freaking fun. In this episode, we’re diving fork-first into the world of Andiamo Cat…
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🎧 Podcast Description: Welcome to Live from The Rose — the official podcast from The Rose in Golden, Colorado, where epic events meet industrial elegance and unforgettable memories are made. Whether you're planning a wedding, dreaming up your next big celebration, or just obsessed with venues that have character and class, this podcast is your back…
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Peak season is almost here—and if you’re still winging it? You’re already behind. In this episode, Engaged AF is serving the sass, strategy, and straight-up systems check you need before summer hits like a confetti cannon. We’re talking marketing prep, client workflows, mindset shifts, and the one thing no one tells you about surviving wedding seas…
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Not all wedding vendors are created equal — some are total pros, and others are about as reliable as your ex’s promises. In this episode of the Engaged AF Podcast, we’re breaking down the biggest red flags in the wedding industry: from ghosting and vague pricing to bullshit “budget-based” quotes and vendors charging luxury rates without ever workin…
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Wedding pros, we get it—your brain’s a Google Drive full of chaos, half-sent emails, and 47 sticky notes pretending to be a system. But what if one platform could handle it all without needing a tech degree or a meltdown? In this episode, we’re diving into 17hats—the CRM built for solo hustlers who are DONE juggling a dozen tools just to get paid. …
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Planning your Colorado engagement shoot this spring? Bless your brave little soul. In this episode, we’re spilling all the no-BS secrets to surviving a session in the land of sunshine, snowstorms, and surprise mudslides — all in the same afternoon. We’re covering: What to wear (spoiler: not just vibes, actual layers) What to bring (snacks > stress)…
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Still handing out flimsy brochures or sending awkward PDF follow-ups? Then buckle the hell up, because in this episode, we’re talking about the most badass branding tool your venue (or vendor biz) probably isn’t using yet: custom printed Venue Magazines. We’re breaking down exactly why print isn’t dead—it’s a damn power move. You’ll learn how these…
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If your calendar is booked, your eyeballs are twitching, and you're considering a career as a park ranger just to escape your inbox — this one’s for you. In this brutally honest episode of the Engaged AF Podcast, we’re unpacking the chaos that happens when wedding pros take on too many clients and forget they’re human beings with limits. From silen…
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In this spicy-ass episode of the Engaged AF Podcast, we’re diving headfirst into the digital dumpster fire that is your wedding biz backend. You know what we’re talking about—outdated pricing guides, ancient email templates, chaotic folders labeled “finalFINALv3,” and a “system” that’s one bad week away from imploding. We’re here to drag your dusty…
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March was all about momentum, but April is about accountability. In this spicy episode, we check in on everything we told wedding pros to fix last month — and call out the excuses. Whether you're crushing it or ghosting your goals, this one’s for you. Listen now at engagedafmagazine.com or stream on Spotify/Apple. Support this podcast at — https://…
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Thinking about eloping this spring? This week we’re dropping our top Colorado elopement spots — from mountain passes to weird-ass alien rock formations — and giving you the raw rundown on how to plan an intentional, zero-bullshit wedding day. Let’s run off before tourist season hits. Listen now at engagedafmagazine.com or hit up EpochMoment.com for…
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If your wedding is this summer and you haven’t hit panic mode yet — congrats on your false sense of security. In this episode, we’re walking through exactly what you need to do in April to avoid disaster, tears, and heat-stroke meltdowns. From timelines to tips (the money kind and the good advice kind), we’ve got you covered. Listen now at engageda…
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You got picked. Now act like it. This week we’re dragging the clueless, celebrating the real MVPs, and giving you the full breakdown of how to be a wedding party LEGEND. From emotional airbag to dance floor hype crew, this is your survival guide to not sucking on someone else’s big day. Listen now at EngagedAFMagazine.com or peep the best damn wedd…
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We’re ripping apart the guest list drama once and for all — small, medium, or full-on family circus. This episode’s a brutally honest breakdown of the pros, cons, emotional wreckage, and financial ruin tied to wedding guest counts. Laugh, cry, delete half your list — it’s all fair game. Listen now at EngagedAFMagazine.com or check out how we photog…
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Forget Google. We’re talking AI-powered wedding planning, baby. In this episode, we walk through how to use ChatGPT — and why enabling memory will save your sanity. From building your budget to writing vows, creating vendor lists, and tracking your entire to-do pile, this is the tool every couple should be using in 2025. Listen now at EngagedAFMaga…
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You’re not skipping the wedding — you’re redefining it. In this episode, we break down how to craft a deeply meaningful, no-bullshit elopement that’s all about love, not logistics. From location scouting and timing your light to custom vows and celebration-after-party plans, we’ve got you covered. Get ready to elope with intention — and maybe cry a…
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Thinking about ditching the big-ass wedding? This episode is your hype speech. We’re talking real-deal elopement inspiration: where to go, how to keep the meaning, what to keep (photos), what to drop (bullshit), and how to throw the best damn day of your lives without a single place card in sight. Listen now at EngagedAFMagazine.com or check out th…
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Heart hands? Chalkboards? Pass. This episode is a full list of creative, non-cheesy engagement photo ideas that actually reflect who the hell you are as a couple. From rooftop cocktails and pizza picnics to moody string light sessions and retro gas station glam — we’re covering all the spicy ways to get weird, be yourselves, and ditch the boring po…
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You’re not just hiring someone to take photos — you’re hiring the person responsible for preserving your actual memories. In this episode, we’re talking all things photographer vetting: from full gallery stalking and backup plans to spotting red flags and making sure you actually like the human you’ll be spending all day with. It’s the wedding phot…
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We said it. If your spring wedding looks like a dusty Pinterest board from 2017, it’s time for a glow-up. In this episode, we dive into actual trendy (and fucking fun) spring wedding ideas that break the mold and bring the drama. Think moody garden parties, citrus explosions, Barbiecore, and Stevie Nicks in a flower field. Listen now at EngagedAFMa…
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Wanna throw a fire wedding without flushing your life savings down a glitter-covered toilet? This episode is for you. We’re spilling all the dirty little secrets the industry doesn’t want you to know — the real ways to save money without sacrificing the vibe. From dress hacks to guest list cuts, we’re breaking it down so you can save your sanity an…
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📖 Podcast Description: In this episode of the Engaged AF Podcast, we sit down with Cosette Kirkpatrick of Cosette’s Creations — one of Colorado’s boldest, most badass wedding florists. Cosette’s not here for boring bouquets or copy-paste Pinterest weddings. She’s here for fearless floral design, wild color palettes, and creating custom arrangements…
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You said yes. Now the panic sets in. What comes first? Who do you hire? Are cupcakes acceptable as a main course? (Yes.) This episode of Engaged AF Podcast gives you the full month-by-month roadmap with zero sugar-coating, lots of cursing, and more sass than your drunk cousin at the reception. Listen now at EngagedAFMagazine.com or stream us while …
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🎧 Podcast Description: Welcome to WED with Erika, the podcast where seasoned wedding planner and chaos coordinator Erika Weeks tells it like it is. If you're engaged, overwhelmed, and wondering who the hell let seating charts be a thing—this show is for you. With over a decade of wedding planning experience in Colorado and beyond, Erika breaks down…
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You said yes. You’re spinning out. And Pinterest just gave you 800 tasks to do by tomorrow. Stop. Breathe. Pour a drink. And listen to this unhinged pep talk from the sassiest wedding pros in the game. We’re diving into the real first steps you should take — and none of them involve buying a cake topper shaped like your dog. This episode is your su…
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In Episode 80, we crack open the April 2025 issue of Engaged AF Magazine—a high-voltage, unapologetic celebration of spring weddings, business-building breakthroughs, and the kind of wedding planning content that throws tradition out the window. From our seasonal features on bold engagement shoots and rebellious elopements, to spicy truths about ve…
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Episode Title: 2025 Wedding Revival: Thrive Now, Crush 2026 Description: Wedding biz slowing down? Quit sulking—I’ve got your 2025 revival blueprint, you glorious cash gremlin! In this episode, we’re shredding the market reset with Epoch Moment’s 10-year hustle—double down on marketing, pimp social like TikTok and Pinterest, and lock venue ties wit…
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Kind to the Planet, and to Your Budget Episode Title: Green Weddings That Don’t Suck Your Wallet Dry Description: Eco-wedding on a budget? Hell yes—Maréa Janae from Dream Catcher Weddings spills how to keep it sustainable and cheap. Set your intention (your budget North Star), snag local blooms, pick natural venues, rent decor, go digital with invi…
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Podcast Description for "Reviving a Slowing Wedding Business: The Blueprint for Thriving in 2025 and Beyond" Episode Title: Revive Your Wedding Hustle: The No-Excuses Blueprint for 2025 Description: Bookings slowing down? Quit whining— the wedding industry’s not dead, it’s just weeding out the lazy. In this episode, we’re tearing into the brutal tr…
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Mastering the Wedding Industry Marketing Budget: Where, When, and How to Spend Without Being a Dumbass Episode Title: Budget Boss: Wedding Marketing That Wins Description: Marketing’s your ticket, not a bitch-fest bill. I’ve nailed it at Epoch Moment—450+ weddings, no dumb spending. This episode breaks it: planners (5-10%), photogs (10-15%), venues…
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The Value of Social Media for the Wedding Industry: Where to Throw Your Effort Without Wasting Your Damn Time Episode Title: Social Smarts: Where Wedding Pros Win Description: Social media’s a beast—don’t waste it on pretty-pic prayers, you naive gremlin. I’ve turned Epoch Moment into a booking machine with this rundown: Insta’s visual king, TikTok…
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