Welcome to Kinwise Conversations! In this episode, I'm thrilled to chat with Jen Murphy, the entrepreneurial force behind a successful Raleigh, NC wedding planning company. Jen shares her fascinating journey from a decade in social work, grappling with systematic challenges in mental health services, to finding a new path that beautifully blends her deep commitment to community and human connection with her creative and organizational talents.

Dive into this inspiring conversation as Jen reveals:

• The surprising ways her social work background (crisis management, conflict resolution) is her secret weapon in the highly personal world of event planning.
• How she leverages generative AI (like ChatGPT, Claude, and Gamma AI) to offload "mundane, repetitive, administrative tasks" like reviewing vendor contracts and generating marketing materials.
• Practical examples of AI boosting efficiency, from perfecting floor plans for complex family-style dinners to streamlining client communications.
• Her insights on embracing new technology without losing that essential personal touch, emphasizing why human connection remains paramount in client-facing industries.
• Actionable advice for other business owners and leaders hesitant about AI: "Start with what you know, and grow from there."

Connect with Jen Murphy & Weddings Made To Order:

• Weddings Made To Order Official Website: https://weddingsmto.com/
• Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jentheweddingplanner/
• Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weddings_made_to_order/

Learn more about our "AI as a Thinking Partner" mini-workshop: www.kinwise.org/miniworkshops
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