• Why Wellbeing matters & how to achieve your big goals in 2025 with Lisa Swiatek (Ep17)
    Jan 27 2025

    In this episode of A Wee Wedding Blether, Laura Fairley is joined by Lisa Swiatek, founder of Grow with Solis.

    Lisa is an accredited coach and learning and development consultant, who, prior to starting her own business, spent many years in a Corporate HR setting.

    Currently, her work is predominantly centred around supporting female founders to unlock their potential and thrive to be the best they can be. Lisa, also has a passion for seasonal living, living a true and authentic life (both in and out of work!) and a huge array of knowledge and practical guidance when it comes to looking after our wellbeing.

    Tune in as Lisa shares her advice for how to avoid burnout, how to break down those big, juicy goals and what to do if you’re ready to pivot and take a leap of faith in a new direction.

    For more information and to connect with Lisa, you will find al this and more below:

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisaswiatek.solis

    Website: www.growwithsolis.com

    Free download: recognising and managing your stress early warning signs

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    Come say hi to Laura and follow the podcast and community over on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/aweeweddingblether

    Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@AWeeWeddingBlether/videos

    AND finally, don't forget to hit subscribe & leave a review for the podcast on Apple Podcasts - it really does mean the world!

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    57 mins
  • An insight into life capturing wedding content with Kelly Savage from Sav Socials (Ep16)
    Nov 25 2024

    In this episode of A Wee Wedding Blether, Laura Fairley talks to Kelly Savage from Sav Socials who has built a content creation business which encompasses storytelling with an iPhone and capturing love stories in an effortlessly candid style to create short form videos for couples of their wedding day.

    Listen as they discuss how Kelly gained experience in this exploding service during 2023, what challenges she has faced along the way and what her customer journey looks like.

    Tune in as Kelly shares how she plans to go all in during 2025 and teases some exciting stuff she has up her sleeve and what advice she would give to anyone looking to follow in her footsteps.

    Connect with Kelly on instagram here: Sav Socials

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    Come say hi to Laura and follow the podcast and community over on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/aweeweddingblether

    Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@AWeeWeddingBlether/videos

    AND finally, don't forget to hit subscribe & leave a review for the podcast on Apple Podcasts - it really does mean the world!

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    1 hr and 17 mins
  • WTF is Wedding Reiki? Why I am pivoting my business in 2025 (Ep15)
    Nov 18 2024

    In this episode of A Wee Wedding Blether, host, Laura Fairley shares her plans to pivot her business in 2025 and bring in a more holistic side through wedding reiki services.

    Listen as she shares her plans to get this out into the world and build interest in a service which is very niche and not something which is widely being done already. From navigating self doubt and worrying if people will 'get it' to practical steps to get in front of those who do!

    Connect with Laura on instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/laurafairleyhmua/

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    For more on the podcast:

    Come say hi to Laura and follow the podcast and community over on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/aweeweddingblether

    Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@AWeeWeddingBlether/videos

    AND finally, don't forget to hit subscribe & leave a review for the podcast on Apple Podcasts - it really does mean the world!

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    12 mins
  • Hania McIntyre: the journey to creating the Scottish Wedding Hair & Makeup Directory and the lessons learnt along the way (Ep14)
    Oct 21 2024

    In this episode of A Wee Wedding Blether, Laura Fairley talks to Hania McIntyre, established Hair & Makeup artist for almost 10 years and founder of the Scottish Wedding Hair & Makeup Directory.

    Listen as they discuss what prompted Hania to start this venture and the joys and community it's created as well as some of the lessons she has learnt along the way.

    Tune in as Hania shares her very exciting plans which are in the pipeline for 2025 and her advice for anyone starting out in the wedding industry right now!

    Connect with Hania on instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/scottishweddingbeautydirectory/

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    For more on the podcast:

    Come say hi to Laura and follow the podcast and community over on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/aweeweddingblether

    Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@AWeeWeddingBlether/videos

    AND finally, don't forget to hit subscribe & leave a review for the podcast on Apple Podcasts - it really does mean the world!

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    43 mins
  • She's back! Welcome to Season 2! (Ep13)
    Oct 14 2024

    Welcome to 'A Wee Wedding Blether with Laura Fairley' - a podcast dedicated to what it's like working in the Scottish Wedding Industry and beyond!

    In this episode, Laura shares a little about her hiatus and some of the reasons it's taken so long to get back to the microphone and what to expect in Season 2.

    Come and say hi to Laura over on Instagram @aweeweddingblether and don't forget to hit subscribe so you never miss an episode!

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    15 mins
  • Ep12 - a wee blether with Samantha Paton of Isolated Heroes
    May 19 2023

    Are you ready for the final episode of Season 1? It’s sparkly, there are sequins and a whole lot of fun vibes!

    I am THRILLED to introduce this week’s guest and share a wee blether with the very cool Samantha Paton, founder of the phenomenal Isolated Heroes

    I love a success story and am so inspired by what Sam has achieved, not only in terms of creating a successful and iconic fashion brand from scratch in Scotland, but also how she is really clear on who she is, the values her business stand for and most importantly at Isolated Heroes, they are the biggest, bad ass cheerleaders you could wish for and ensure their customers are at the centre of everything they do!

    Find out all about the first bridal collection which was recently launched at the Rock N Roll Bride Live and is made up of ‘a curated collection of fully customisable bridal pieces and runway worthy stand out wedding dresses’.

    Sam also shares her plans to take the USA by storm and with the drive and dedication she has, it’s gonna be amazing to watch the scaling up of this brand and all that they will do in the next 12 months and beyond!

    I loved chatting to Sam and I hope you enjoy this one too!

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    55 mins
  • Ep11 - a wee blether with Give Good Face
    May 12 2023

    In today's episode, Laura has a wee blether with the delightful Emma and Stuart from Give Good Face

    Emma is a total creative and provides a glitter bar, face and arm painting while Stuart creates caricatures, and let me tell you they both know how to bring the fun to any event!

    They share with me how they met and came to work together, what inspires them and everything that they stand for and are passionate about when it comes to their business.

    I absolutely loved chatting to this pair of beautiful humans and I hope you enjoy this one too!

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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • Ep10 - a wee blether with Wedding Wish List by Jaro Design
    May 5 2023

    In today's episode, Laura has a wee blether with the delightful Lynzi from Wedding Wish List by Jaro Design

    They provide modern wedding gift lists with unlimited options and really focuss on the personal touch to ensure couples not only get the gifts they want, but that it is a fun and lovely experience too.

    She explains how the business is very much a family affair working alongside her mum and what the process of sourcing and purchasing products looks like for them.

    She also shares some of the most unique and fun items which have been added to lists and how she loves a challenge when it comes to sourcing gifts.

    I hope you enjoy this one!

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    59 mins