Lovegevity - Love. Life. Castos https://weddingplanninginstitute.com/ Learn A Life You Love A powerful feeling or compelling emotion to journey toward meaningful work. A passion for something that gives you purpose and makes life more fulfilling. A commitment to be true to yourself and create the life you love to live every day. BLISS Interviews with creative entrepreneurs who have left their 9-5 corporate job to pursue their passion to create a life they love or what we call Lovegevity. Mon, 09 Nov 2020 17:34:00 +0000 en-us All rights reserved US US US https://episodes.castos.com/lovegevity/images/Untitled-design-23-.png Lovegevity - Love. Life. https://weddingplanninginstitute.com/ Learn A Life You Love A powerful feeling or compelling emotion to journey toward meaningful work. A passion for something that gives you purpose and makes life more fulfilling. A commitment to be true to yourself and create the life you love to live every day. BLISS Interviews with creative entrepreneurs who have left their 9-5 corporate job to pursue their passion to create a life they love or what we call Lovegevity. Cho Phillips episodic Learn A Life You Love A powerful feeling or compelling emotion to journey toward meaningful work. A passion for something that gives you purpose and makes life more fulfilling. A commitment to be true to yourself and create the life you love to live every day. BLISS Interviews with creative entrepreneurs who have left their 9-5 corporate job to pursue their passion to create a life they love or what we call Lovegevity. Cho Phillips cho@lovegevity.com false https://feeds.castos.com/1dmd yes <![CDATA[Vanessa Lopez]]> Mon, 09 Nov 2020 17:34:00 +0000 Cho Phillips https://lovegevity-love-life.castos.com/podcasts/1057/episodes/vanessa-lopez https://lovegevity-love-life.castos.com/episodes/vanessa-lopez Vanessa Lopez Interview

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]]> NaN <![CDATA[Elisa Fiorillo]]> Thu, 22 Oct 2020 02:10:00 +0000 Cho Phillips https://lovegevity-love-life.castos.com/podcasts/1057/episodes/elisa-fiorillo https://lovegevity-love-life.castos.com/episodes/elisa-fiorillo Here you can find the story of Elisa Fiorillo and how she found success in her career as a singer, songwriter, and recording artist. 

]]> full 15 2 false Here you can find the story of Elisa Fiorillo and how she found success in her career as a singer, songwriter, and recording artist. 

]]> 00:19:55 <![CDATA[Niki Haris]]> Thu, 15 Oct 2020 02:10:00 +0000 Cho Phillips https://lovegevity-love-life.castos.com/podcasts/1057/episodes/niki-haris https://lovegevity-love-life.castos.com/episodes/niki-haris Haris was a friend and backing vocalist for Madonna and began working with Madonna in her Who's That Girl Tour. She appeared in the movie Truth or Dare, a documentary of backstage and onstage footage recorded during the Blond Ambition Tour. She also acted in the Madonna videos "Vogue" and "Music". With Donna DeLory, Haris participated in various Madonna tours including Who's That Girl Tour (1987), Blond Ambition Tour (1990), The Girlie Show Tour (1993) and The Drowned World Tour (2001).

During The Re-Invention Tour in 2004, Haris was replaced with Siedah Garrett. The official word from Haris is that she "would like to focus on her solo career and family." Haris was also absent from Madonna's following Confessions Tour, Sticky & Sweet Tour, MDNA Tour and Rebel Heart Tour.

Her vocal film work is also featured on the soundtracks of Corrina, Corrina, The Big Green, Noises Off, Coyote Ugly and Anastasia. She has also recorded television themes, including co-writing and performing two songs for the Fox series Dark Angel.

Haris toured with her father, until his death, while promoting their albums, Down Home Blues and In His Hands and Jazz Alley Cats.

Haris performed at benefits for AIDS, cancer research and Camp Harmony for inner city children. She is a supporter for the Music in the Classroom program and Rockers Against Drunk Driving and is an annual participant in the Season for Non Violence. Niki has made several television appearances in 2008 &...

]]> full 15 2 false Haris was a friend and backing vocalist for Madonna and began working with Madonna in her Who's That Girl Tour. She appeared in the movie Truth or Dare, a documentary of backstage and onstage footage recorded during the Blond Ambition Tour. She also acted in the Madonna videos "Vogue" and "Music". With Donna DeLory, Haris participated in various Madonna tours including Who's That Girl Tour (1987), Blond Ambition Tour (1990), The Girlie Show Tour (1993) and The Drowned World Tour (2001).

During The Re-Invention Tour in 2004, Haris was replaced with Siedah Garrett. The official word from Haris is that she "would like to focus on her solo career and family." Haris was also absent from Madonna's following Confessions Tour, Sticky & Sweet Tour, MDNA Tour and Rebel Heart Tour.

Her vocal film work is also featured on the soundtracks of Corrina, Corrina, The Big Green, Noises Off, Coyote Ugly and Anastasia. She has also recorded television themes, including co-writing and performing two songs for the Fox series Dark Angel.

Haris toured with her father, until his death, while promoting their albums, Down Home Blues and In His Hands and Jazz Alley Cats.

Haris performed at benefits for AIDS, cancer research and Camp Harmony for inner city children. She is a supporter for the Music in the Classroom program and Rockers Against Drunk Driving and is an annual participant in the Season for Non Violence. Niki has made several television appearances in 2008 & presently in 2009 including: The Democratic National Convention 2008, CNN, Fox Network & Fuse TV.

Collaborations

Haris has collaborated with many artists including, Michelle Branch, All Saints, Whitney Houston, Kylie Minogue, Anita Baker, Ray Charles, Karyn White, Prince, Mick Jagger, Julian Lennon, LeAnn Rimes, Luther Vandross, Jessica Simpson, Pussycat Dolls, Santana, The Righteous Brothers, Rufus, Enrique Iglesias, Marilyn Manson, Madonna, Tom Jones, Snap!, Joe Henry, Michael Bernard Beckwith and Ani DiFranco. Niki appeared on Donna De Lory's 2013 album on a track called 'Kinder'.

]]> 00:29:09 <![CDATA[Monte Christo]]> Thu, 08 Oct 2020 18:38:00 +0000 Cho Phillips https://lovegevity-love-life.castos.com/podcasts/1057/episodes/monte-christo https://lovegevity-love-life.castos.com/episodes/monte-christo Tune in for the story of Monte Christo and how he got started in his career as a Fashion Designer, Stylist, and DJ.

]]> full 14 2 false Tune in for the story of Monte Christo and how he got started in his career as a Fashion Designer, Stylist, and DJ.

]]> NaN <![CDATA[Lluvy Gomez]]> Thu, 01 Oct 2020 13:41:00 +0000 Cho Phillips https://lovegevity-love-life.castos.com/podcasts/1057/episodes/lluvy-gomez https://lovegevity-love-life.castos.com/episodes/lluvy-gomez In this episode, you will learn about the journey of Lluvy Gomez. 

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]]> 00:10:56 <![CDATA[Richard Hallmarq]]> Thu, 24 Sep 2020 08:54:00 +0000 Cho Phillips https://lovegevity-love-life.castos.com/podcasts/1057/episodes/richard-hallmarq https://lovegevity-love-life.castos.com/episodes/richard-hallmarq Fashion Designer

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]]> 00:14:21 <![CDATA[Kini Zamora]]> Thu, 17 Sep 2020 02:56:00 +0000 Cho Phillips https://lovegevity-love-life.castos.com/podcasts/1057/episodes/kini-zamora https://lovegevity-love-life.castos.com/episodes/kini-zamora A third-generation seamstress, Kiniokahokuloa “Kini” Zamora has viewed his world through the
eye of a sewing needle since age 10.  Under consistent tutelage from his Aunty Delilah, this
interest turned into a hobby that sparked a lifestyle.  Kini attended Honolulu Community
College’s Fashion Technology program and New York’s Fashion Institute of Technology.
Kini has been a finalist on both Season 13 of Lifetime’s Project Runway and Season 5 of
Lifetime’s Project Runway All-Stars.

]]> full 11 2 false A third-generation seamstress, Kiniokahokuloa “Kini” Zamora has viewed his world through the
eye of a sewing needle since age 10.  Under consistent tutelage from his Aunty Delilah, this
interest turned into a hobby that sparked a lifestyle.  Kini attended Honolulu Community
College’s Fashion Technology program and New York’s Fashion Institute of Technology.
Kini has been a finalist on both Season 13 of Lifetime’s Project Runway and Season 5 of
Lifetime’s Project Runway All-Stars.

]]> 00:20:14 <![CDATA[Jay King]]> Thu, 10 Sep 2020 02:10:00 +0000 Cho Phillips https://lovegevity-love-life.castos.com/podcasts/1057/episodes/jay-king https://lovegevity-love-life.castos.com/episodes/jay-king As a veteran mogul, Jay King brings as much humility as he does what has been called his “genius.” With three decades of continuous achievements in music, management, film/TV/radio, consulting, and publishing, King has made an indelible impression.

]]> full 10 2 false As a veteran mogul, Jay King brings as much humility as he does what has been called his “genius.” With three decades of continuous achievements in music, management, film/TV/radio, consulting, and publishing, King has made an indelible impression.

]]> 00:10:54 <![CDATA[Joe Segal]]> Thu, 03 Sep 2020 02:10:00 +0000 Cho Phillips https://lovegevity-love-life.castos.com/podcasts/1057/episodes/joe-segal https://lovegevity-love-life.castos.com/episodes/joe-segal Joseph Aaron Segal is the founder and designer of the knit development studio World of JAS and ready-to-wear line Pretty Snake. He earned his BFA from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst and launched his companies after graduating from RISD (MFA Textiles 2009). His Pretty Snake line is known for its original textiles and unique prints that go “viral” and is sold in boutiques around the world as well as by larger retailers Urban Outfitters and ModCloth. Segal’s unconventional apparel earned him the opportunity to be a contestant on Project Runway season 11, where he created memorable knits for the season’s winning designer. His World of JAS studio is a recipient of Rhode Island’s STEM Wavemaker Fellowship and continues to create prints, textiles and technical knits for fellow designers’ runway shows, artists, footwear companies, celebrities, drag performers, music videos, television shows and commercials.

]]> full 9 2 false Joseph Aaron Segal is the founder and designer of the knit development studio World of JAS and ready-to-wear line Pretty Snake. He earned his BFA from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst and launched his companies after graduating from RISD (MFA Textiles 2009). His Pretty Snake line is known for its original textiles and unique prints that go “viral” and is sold in boutiques around the world as well as by larger retailers Urban Outfitters and ModCloth. Segal’s unconventional apparel earned him the opportunity to be a contestant on Project Runway season 11, where he created memorable knits for the season’s winning designer. His World of JAS studio is a recipient of Rhode Island’s STEM Wavemaker Fellowship and continues to create prints, textiles and technical knits for fellow designers’ runway shows, artists, footwear companies, celebrities, drag performers, music videos, television shows and commercials.

]]> 00:17:29 <![CDATA[Marcus Marquez]]> Fri, 28 Aug 2020 02:10:00 +0000 Cho Phillips https://lovegevity-love-life.castos.com/podcasts/1057/episodes/marcus-marquez https://lovegevity-love-life.castos.com/episodes/marcus-marquez Author | Entrepreneur | Wine Expert

]]> full 8 2 false Author | Entrepreneur | Wine Expert

]]> 00:26:09 <![CDATA[Rhonda Smith]]> Thu, 20 Aug 2020 06:42:00 +0000 Cho Phillips https://lovegevity-love-life.castos.com/podcasts/1057/episodes/rhonda-smith https://lovegevity-love-life.castos.com/episodes/rhonda-smith In this episode, Rhonda Smith talks about her inspirations and how she got started in her career in music.

]]> full 7 2 false In this episode, Rhonda Smith talks about her inspirations and how she got started in her career in music.

]]> 00:14:23 <![CDATA[Jill Jones]]> Thu, 13 Aug 2020 06:24:00 +0000 Cho Phillips https://lovegevity-love-life.castos.com/podcasts/1057/episodes/jill-jones https://lovegevity-love-life.castos.com/episodes/jill-jones In this episode, Jill Jones talks about her inspirations and how she got started in her career.

]]> full 6 2 false In this episode, Jill Jones talks about her inspirations and how she got started in her career.

]]> 00:26:39 <![CDATA[Amanda Valentine]]> Thu, 23 Jul 2020 09:24:00 +0000 Cho Phillips https://lovegevity-love-life.castos.com/podcasts/1057/episodes/amanda-valentine https://lovegevity-love-life.castos.com/episodes/amanda-valentine In this episode, Amanda Valentine talks about her inspirations and how she got started in her career.

]]> full 5 2 false In this episode, Amanda Valentine talks about her inspirations and how she got started in her career.

]]> 00:27:19 <![CDATA[Naima More]]> Fri, 17 Jul 2020 23:02:00 +0000 Cho Phillips https://lovegevity-love-life.castos.com/podcasts/1057/episodes/naima-more https://lovegevity-love-life.castos.com/episodes/naima-more Naima shot to stardom as the winner and fan favorite of the hit TV series “America’s Next Top Model”. She has been the face for international campaigns including Cover Girl, Samsung, Bandolier and Islander Swimwear. Naima’s television performances include roles on America’s Next Top Model, Project Runway, BRAVO TV’s Strut, The Tyra Banks Show, Veronica Mars, Miss Teen USA, Prime Time Emmy Awards, Sheer Cover Mineral Makeup Commercial, and as lead host for CBS’s “Twiin”.

As a model and talent, Naima has graced the cover of reputable fashion magazines such as Elegant, Vicious, Cover, B.L.A.C., Modern Salon, H Mag, Look Guatemala, Honey Be Natural, and Gia’s Magazine. She has also been featured in editorial spreads in ELLE, SENSE Japan, FLESH Mexico, Revista 192, The Powder Room, Volition, WINK, ELUXE, OPPA!, Shambhala Sun, Teen People, Ambassador, Corduroy, Metro Pop, Fuego, Latina, INKED, Jewel, Style Line and Radaar Magazine.

]]> full 4 2 false Naima shot to stardom as the winner and fan favorite of the hit TV series “America’s Next Top Model”. She has been the face for international campaigns including Cover Girl, Samsung, Bandolier and Islander Swimwear. Naima’s television performances include roles on America’s Next Top Model, Project Runway, BRAVO TV’s Strut, The Tyra Banks Show, Veronica Mars, Miss Teen USA, Prime Time Emmy Awards, Sheer Cover Mineral Makeup Commercial, and as lead host for CBS’s “Twiin”.

As a model and talent, Naima has graced the cover of reputable fashion magazines such as Elegant, Vicious, Cover, B.L.A.C., Modern Salon, H Mag, Look Guatemala, Honey Be Natural, and Gia’s Magazine. She has also been featured in editorial spreads in ELLE, SENSE Japan, FLESH Mexico, Revista 192, The Powder Room, Volition, WINK, ELUXE, OPPA!, Shambhala Sun, Teen People, Ambassador, Corduroy, Metro Pop, Fuego, Latina, INKED, Jewel, Style Line and Radaar Magazine.

]]> 00:28:41 <![CDATA[Networking with Lovegevity Part Two]]> Thu, 18 Jun 2020 18:40:00 +0000 Cho Phillips https://lovegevity-love-life.castos.com/podcasts/1057/episodes/networking-with-lovegevity-part-two https://lovegevity-love-life.castos.com/episodes/networking-with-lovegevity-part-two In this episode, business owners within the wedding industry discuss their aspirations and their challenges.

]]> full 3 2 false In this episode, business owners within the wedding industry discuss their aspirations and their challenges.

]]> 01:09:40 <![CDATA[Networking with Lovegevity]]> Mon, 15 Jun 2020 20:05:00 +0000 Cho Phillips https://lovegevity-love-life.castos.com/podcasts/1057/episodes/networking-with-lovegevity https://lovegevity-love-life.castos.com/episodes/networking-with-lovegevity In this episode, business owners within the wedding industry discuss their aspirations and their challenges.

]]> full 2 2 false In this episode, business owners within the wedding industry discuss their aspirations and their challenges.

]]> 00:47:08 <![CDATA[The Science of Value by Brian Kelm]]> Wed, 10 Jun 2020 15:02:00 +0000 Cho Phillips https://lovegevity-love-life.castos.com/podcasts/1057/episodes/the-science-of-value-by-brian-kelm https://lovegevity-love-life.castos.com/episodes/the-science-of-value-by-brian-kelm In this episode, Brian Kelm, a master wedding and event planner, goes over how to develop your value and communicate it to clients and coworkers. 

]]> full 1 2 false In this episode, Brian Kelm, a master wedding and event planner, goes over how to develop your value and communicate it to clients and coworkers. 

]]> NaN <![CDATA[Student Spotlight - Katherine Maloney, CWEP]]> Wed, 02 Oct 2019 17:22:00 +0000 Cho Phillips https://lovegevity-love-life.castos.com/podcasts/1057/episodes/student-spotlight-katherine-maloney-cwep https://lovegevity-love-life.castos.com/episodes/student-spotlight-katherine-maloney-cwep We had a chance to catch up with WEDTECH Academy Award Winner and CWEP Graduate Katherine Maloney, after several internships with Lovegevity. Including Lisa Vanderpump’s Charity Gala and Leah Williams Luxury Bloom Floral Design Workshop.

]]> full 11 1 false We had a chance to catch up with WEDTECH Academy Award Winner and CWEP Graduate Katherine Maloney, after several internships with Lovegevity. Including Lisa Vanderpump’s Charity Gala and Leah Williams Luxury Bloom Floral Design Workshop.

]]> 00:06:31 <![CDATA[Student Spotlight - Leah Williams, CWEP]]> Sun, 02 Jun 2019 02:10:00 +0000 Cho Phillips https://lovegevity-love-life.castos.com/podcasts/1057/episodes/student-spotlight-leah-williams-cwep https://lovegevity-love-life.castos.com/episodes/student-spotlight-leah-williams-cwep Leah T. Williams is a Brooklyn, New York native who knew she had a true flair for the arts and a keen eye for beauty at a very young age. A true creative, Leah began a career in dance, piano and voice at the age of five with the Fournier and Greco Performing Arts Center and went on to perform at Lincoln Center and Carnegie Hall. Although Leah was a performer, she was also always interested in the costume and set designs and had a flair for assisting with creating beautiful designs.

Leah is the founder of Leah T. Williams Events and is a lover of all things beautiful. Her positivity, keen eye, attention to detail and knack for perfection is what her clients love about her. She brings the art of creativity and personalization to every event making her the best at what she does, by striving to make every individual event one to remember.

]]> full 10 1 false Leah T. Williams is a Brooklyn, New York native who knew she had a true flair for the arts and a keen eye for beauty at a very young age. A true creative, Leah began a career in dance, piano and voice at the age of five with the Fournier and Greco Performing Arts Center and went on to perform at Lincoln Center and Carnegie Hall. Although Leah was a performer, she was also always interested in the costume and set designs and had a flair for assisting with creating beautiful designs.

Leah is the founder of Leah T. Williams Events and is a lover of all things beautiful. Her positivity, keen eye, attention to detail and knack for perfection is what her clients love about her. She brings the art of creativity and personalization to every event making her the best at what she does, by striving to make every individual event one to remember.

]]> 00:08:28 <![CDATA[Student Spotlight - Cindy Valero, CWEP]]> Thu, 30 May 2019 02:11:00 +0000 Cho Phillips https://lovegevity-love-life.castos.com/podcasts/1057/episodes/student-spotlight-cindy-valero-cwep https://lovegevity-love-life.castos.com/episodes/student-spotlight-cindy-valero-cwep Meet Cindy Valero, a military wife, model, and recent Wedding & Event Planning graduate of Lovegevity’s Master Class. She shows us that life will always give us a reason to make an excuse for putting our dreams on the back burner…but she did’t let a new baby, a new country, a new city or upcoming move prevent her from making it happen.

]]> full 9 1 false Meet Cindy Valero, a military wife, model, and recent Wedding & Event Planning graduate of Lovegevity’s Master Class. She shows us that life will always give us a reason to make an excuse for putting our dreams on the back burner…but she did’t let a new baby, a new country, a new city or upcoming move prevent her from making it happen.

]]> 00:13:02 <![CDATA[Student Spotlight - Jihan Francios, CWEP]]> Thu, 23 May 2019 19:08:00 +0000 Cho Phillips https://lovegevity-love-life.castos.com/podcasts/1057/episodes/student-spotlight-jihan-francios-cwep https://lovegevity-love-life.castos.com/episodes/student-spotlight-jihan-francios-cwep WEDDING & EVENT PLANNER

Weddings and events are my passion. Being organized makes me smile. Planning is what I was born to do! It’s a dream come true to have a career that allows me to live my purpose which is helping people experience the best times of their lives.

]]> full 8 1 false WEDDING & EVENT PLANNER

Weddings and events are my passion. Being organized makes me smile. Planning is what I was born to do! It’s a dream come true to have a career that allows me to live my purpose which is helping people experience the best times of their lives.

]]> 00:19:10 <![CDATA[Stop Holding Yourself Back]]> Sun, 14 Apr 2019 02:10:00 +0000 Cho Phillips https://lovegevity-love-life.castos.com/podcasts/1057/episodes/stop-holding-yourself-back https://lovegevity-love-life.castos.com/episodes/stop-holding-yourself-back Too many people are frozen in fear and never move forward on their dreams. Today is the day to stop listening to those negative thoughts and take action on creating a life you love.

]]> full 7 1 false Too many people are frozen in fear and never move forward on their dreams. Today is the day to stop listening to those negative thoughts and take action on creating a life you love.

]]> 00:04:20 <![CDATA[Cho Phillips Interviews Brittany James]]> Fri, 12 Apr 2019 20:36:00 +0000 Cho Phillips https://lovegevity-love-life.castos.com/podcasts/1057/episodes/cho-phillips-interviews-brittany-james https://lovegevity-love-life.castos.com/episodes/cho-phillips-interviews-brittany-james Lovegevity CEO interviews Brittany James, Wedding & Event Planner

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]]> 00:49:21 <![CDATA[Britany James]]> Tue, 09 Apr 2019 20:23:00 +0000 Cho Phillips https://lovegevity-love-life.castos.com/podcasts/1057/episodes/britany-james https://lovegevity-love-life.castos.com/episodes/britany-james Self-motivated and self-driven, Brittany James is a smart creative entrepreneur with a strong work ethic and outgoing personality that led this go-getter to find her true passion and Lovegevity.

]]> full 5 1 false Self-motivated and self-driven, Brittany James is a smart creative entrepreneur with a strong work ethic and outgoing personality that led this go-getter to find her true passion and Lovegevity.

]]> 00:16:49 <![CDATA[Karma International]]> Sun, 10 Feb 2019 11:30:00 +0000 Cho Phillips https://lovegevity-love-life.castos.com/podcasts/1057/episodes/karma-international https://lovegevity-love-life.castos.com/episodes/karma-international Lovegevity Partners with Karma International to offer paid internships.

Interview with CEO, Dylan Marer of Karma International and Cho Phillips, CEO, and Founder of Lovegevity.

]]> full 4 1 false Lovegevity Partners with Karma International to offer paid internships.

Interview with CEO, Dylan Marer of Karma International and Cho Phillips, CEO, and Founder of Lovegevity.

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