Hi planners!

If you're in the thick of wedding season, feeling overwhelmed, behind on emails, and struggling to find your rhythm, this one's for you. In this episode, I'm sharing five gentle reminders I return to every year to help ground myself when the calendar is packed and the pressure is high.

This isn't about adding more to your plate. It's a quick reset to help you breathe, refocus, and keep going. Whether you're running on caffeine or adrenaline (or both!), I hope this episode reminds you that you're not alone and that you've got this.

Tune in to hear about:

• The power of prioritizing: how to sort your to-dos by what really matters right now

• Why time-blocking and automation are your secret weapons during busy season

• Small, non-negotiable ways to take care of yourself (no elaborate wellness plan required!)

• What clear, concise communication really looks like and how to avoid ghosting your clients

• The importance of staying connected to your community

• How to show up for your marketing without burning out

Whether you're feeling stretched thin or just need a little reminder that you're doing enough, this one's for you.

Happy planning!

xo, Heather

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Hi planners!

This week's episode features a guest I've admired for years, Nancy Park of So Happi Together. Nancy is a Southern California native, a mom of four, and a powerhouse designer whose work centers on love, legacy, and joy. Together with her business partner Pae, Nancy plans heartfelt, luxury events that are full of intention and meaning.

Nancy shares her journey from academia to weddings (spoiler: it started with a blog before her own wedding!), her early nonprofit work, and how a deep respect for family and culture is at the core of everything she designs. We also talk about motherhood, imposter syndrome, choosing the right clients, and how to stay rooted when the world feels heavy.

This episode is full of warmth, honesty, and reminders to stay true to yourself and your purpose, even when others are loud about how they think you should show up.

Tune in to hear about:

• Nancy's academic background in communication and cultural studies and how it shapes her approach to planning
• Her start in weddings (yep, it began with a blog!)
• Building her business intentionally while raising four kids
• Why she made her longtime collaborator, Pae, an official business partner and how that decision transformed their work
• Boundaries, red flags, and how she filters for the right-fit clients
• Her thoughts on posting (or not posting) during difficult world events, and how she processes and contributes in ways that feel aligned
• The Asian American brands and traditions she proudly highlights in her work
• Advice for planners trying to grow without losing themselves

If you've ever wondered how to balance motherhood and business, passion and practicality, or ambition and alignment - this episode is a must-listen.

xo, Heather

Connect with Nancy, So Happi Together

Website | Instagram

Mentions:

• Meehee Hanbok
• Ellen Nossi Bojagi
• Cool Beans Bingsu
• Rice Blossoms

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Hi Planners!

In this episode of the Planner Life Podcast, I'm diving deep into a phrase we've all heard, "Community Over Competition", and turning it into something real, actionable, and transformative for your planning career and life. This mindset has shaped everything from my business growth to how I show up for others, and I want the same for you.

You'll hear me break down what this really means (spoiler: it's not about playing small), why it matters so much in our industry, and how it can help you build deeper relationships, book better clients, and just feel less alone.

Plus, I'm sharing six specific ways you can start living out this mindset right now—no fluff, just real steps that build connection and community.

Whether you're just starting out or you've been in the game for years, this episode will challenge and encourage you to rethink how you engage with your peers, your business, and your purpose.

Tune in to hear about:

• Why "Community Over Competition" doesn't mean holding back
• How scarcity vs. abundance mindsets show up in business
• Six tangible ways to build community (even when you're busy or nervous)
• Simple reflection questions to help you shift your mindset and support others intentionally
• The ripple effects this mindset has on clients, vendors, and your own energy

Let's create the kind of industry we all want to be a part of—one small act at a time.

Happy planning!

xo, Heather

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