Party Girl Podcast

You may have previously heard that motherhood is the hardest job I've ever done. For me it is SO. FREAKING. HARD. to find fulfillment in. Don't get me wrong, I love my kiddos more than life itself... but it's still hard to find joy in the poopie diapers, endless sticky surfaces and piles of laundry. Which had me thinking... What IS my job as a parent? I've been thinking about this A LOT, and honestly it's a topic that used to STRESS. ME. OUT.  But as I've been researching (and working with my therapist) I've learned that my actual job is so much simpler (is that even a word? Simpler?)... Love is what I'm getting at. Your ONLY job as a parent is to love your kids. Love.  Take a listen. Join my FREE Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1022355027901093/ Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chelsey.curtis/ Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/partyplanneracademy/

 There is a shame-based fear of being ordinary (especially on social) that we face in our generation and culture today. It’s hard not to compare ourselves to the perfect-looking women, their perfect children, their perfect houses and their thousands of followers on social media. Sometimes, we let ourselves see that image of perfection as the standard when it shouldn't be.   -Brené Brown In todays episode, I'll be sharing some of my discoveries and the litteral magic that came when I started being REAL. Join my FREE Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1022355027901093/ Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chelsey.curtis/ Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/partyplanneracademy/

If you have been wondering about sponsorships and how to get one to work with you, you are in the right place! But it's more than just trying to see how many "free" things you can get from sponsors. What do you have to give them? How can you make their experience working with you unforgettable? If you can't work with a sponsor, without giving back and being easy to work with... You probably won't make it very far in this industry.  In todays episode, I'm sharing one of my biggest trade secrets to getting sponsors to not only donate to my events, and pay to work with me, but to also have them asking to work together again! Join my FREE Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1022355027901093/ Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chelsey.curtis/ Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/partyplanneracademy/

Embarrassed, ashamed, inadequate.  Isn't it interesting how our perception can shape our experiences? Looking back at this experience in particular, I allowed it to define my worth as a person for Way. Too. Long. When the reality is, these are the exact things that mold us and help us to become more understanding and accepting of others and the world around us.  Today I’m going to share a story I’ve never told ANYONE before (except my husband Nick)... and I hope by sharing it, you can realize that you are more than your experiences and you have value to offer, even when others can’t see it. Move on and find your tribe. Also, here is the video link that I mentioned in the episode: https://vimeo.com/105788896  Join my FREE Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1022355027901093/ Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chelsey.curtis/ Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/partyplanneracademy/

Did you know that your brain in made up of thousands and thousands of neurological pathways (thoughts that shape your beliefs?) In todays episode, we will be diving into the science behind your thoughts and why keeping negative thoughts in check is SO important for your success. Track your thoughts daily and be aware of what kinds of things you believe and tell yourself over and over all day. Keep a small journal of the following thought patterns to see if you are creating a place of growth and believe, or planting seeds of doubt and failure in yourself and others. What thoughts do I think about myself? What do I think about when I see something I want in someone else? What do I talk about with my 5 closest friends? What do I tell others when they are pursuing their goals/dreams? When I start a new project or skill, do I talk myself out of it because I'm worried I'll look bad, dumb, or foolish?  Join my FREE Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1022355027901093/ Follow me on Instagram: ht

What do you do? Have you ever been stumped by this question? Not knowing what to say or how to explain what you do is more common than you think! But it doesn't have to be. In todays episode I'm going to be sharing about the power of crafting  your elevator pitch. What is an elevator pitch you may ask? It's a quick 30 second (or LESS) blurb about who you are, what you do, and why anyone should care. Use this quick bio about yourself to make connections quickly and build your network. Join my FREE Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1022355027901093/ Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chelsey.curtis/ Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/partyplanneracademy/

In todays episode I'm referencing the movie "Field Of Dreams", and how building something that you believe in (as crazy as it may seem), can give you purpose and create that place for others too.  Have you ever felt a little crazy for building something (or thinking about building something) that NO ONE understands? I remember when I first stared my blog, I would get pushback from people who didn’t get it. Questions like: Why? What's the point? Doesn't that seems kind of self-centered?! were asked all the time... And all you can do is shrug and remind them that it gives you joy and makes you feel purpose to share what you know, even when it's unclear in the beginning. Eventually, I was able to take my blogging platform to create and share my passion for events, and while it took a minute to get there, I am SO glad I kept going. Now with this new platform of podcasting, starting over essentially, it has reminded me to keep building my vision in a better way to serve more people with my experiences and the

Winners lose more than losers. It's easy to think that failure is a sign that you're doing something wrong and it can make you feel like you're not cut out, or qualified to chase your dreams. But the truth is that failure is meant to be a teacher, it's THE thing that molds your character, keeps you humble, pushes your creativity, and allows you to help others. The people who learn from their mistakes and failures quickly are the ones who will always win in the end. The key is to keep going and starting again as often as needed. Choose to see failure as a step in the journey, not something to be embarrassed about or ashamed of. EVERYONE who is successful has gone through failure,  if they can work hard to get past hard things,  you can too. Join my FREE Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1022355027901093/ Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chelsey.curtis/ Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/partyplanneracademy/

In life we are all going to deal with "hard" days. I put hard in parenthesis because "hard" is relative, right? What's hard for me may not be hard for you and vice versa. Going through hard experiences is inevitable, it's how you'll act during those times that is the true measure of your dedication and commitment to your goals. Find a reason to stick to your goals, even when you're not motivated. Choose to make your body act when you say go, and do not succumb to your body telling you that it's too tired, or not good enough or smart enough... Those are all lies. You CAN do it, and you are always allowed to ask for help too! Join my FREE Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1022355027901093/ Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chelsey.curtis/ Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/partyplanneracademy/

I created the The Party Planner Academy as a labor of love to help guid aspiring event planners to creating a business as an event planner without a college degree... Hello I'm literally the poster child for that! But if you're new to me or my course, it could be a super scary investment that you're just not sure about, and if it could REALLY work for you. I'm currently building a 28-Day Challenge, that is a results based blitz to help get you on the path to wanting to invest in yourself and your ideas more. During the challenge you'll have daily action items that will help you build a platform, learn how to content create and batch, as well as give you an online presence and portfolio... It could either be a huge win or a learning experience... but either way I'm sure you'll hear about how it's going as I plan to share openly about what worked and what didn't. Join my FREE Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1022355027901093/ Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chelsey.curtis/ F

As harsh as it is to hear, NO ONE wants to be told that their baby is ugly! Sending out a survey following an event and getting harsh feedback can be a hard pill to swallow because sometimes it feels like they're saying "your baby is ugly"! Especially when you put your whole heart on the line, you worked for months getting it put together and you feel that you did your very best. But I promise you, that if someone took the time to give you feedback, it's most-likely NOT about you as a person.  Learn how to pivot in the best way from that feedback to become better than before with these three tips... Join my FREE Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1022355027901093/ Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chelsey.curtis/ Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/partyplanneracademy/

In this episode I'll be giving you a FULL recap of my 80s Ladies Dance Party from last night, the good the bad and what I'm learning. And I have to tell you, it's interesting how much you learn about yourself when you become an entrepreneur... I think MOST of us love the idea of going into business for ourselves and being our own boss for the financial potential and benefits (because we're all looking at it through rose-colored glasses in the beginning). But as soon as you start going, you realize quickly that in order to truly wow your customer and be successful, you'll need to make changes and quickly... "Fail quickly" is a term that comes to mind that couldn't be more true for me. Basically learn from your mistakes, and course correct fast and often. While business lessons are easily applicable for me meaning I can make those changes quickly, the emotional and mental ones I STILL struggle with and have to work on everyday. So I'll also be sharing a little more insight into my experiences and biggest takeaw

Coming to you from my car, I’m recording a quick episode to update how dance party day is going and share a few of my processes for the day before and the day of my events. Join my FREE Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1022355027901093/ Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chelsey.curtis/ Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/partyplanneracademy/

How would you like to become a six-figure event planner? So many times WE ourselves are the biggest obstacle standing in the way of our own success. I know that was the case for me in the beginning!  In this episode we will dive in to how to create multiple income streams, how to systematize and better execute business tasks, and how to streamline and make yourself more in demand and efficient! Take a listen if you’re ready to stop playing small and start creating a party business and life you love.  Join my FREE Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1022355027901093/ Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chelsey.curtis/ Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/partyplanneracademy/

My next Ladies Only Dance Party is coming up in a couple of days, and it's actually a full-circle moment for me. You see, this dance party theme is the same as my VERY FIRST dance party theme, the one I did back in 2016. That first event was hard, it had a lot of things go wrong and I was not even close to prepared for the real amount of work it would take to pull it off.  Take a walk with me down memory lane as I share some of my biggest light bulb moments and how far I've come as an event planner, since those early days as hostess of my own events.   Join my FREE Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1022355027901093/ Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chelsey.curtis/ Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/partyplanneracademy/

Have you dreamt of getting paid to create, decorate and plan parties? Have you stopped yourself MULTIPLE times, before you even started for the fear or thought... "I'm not (blank) enough" to share my talents or interests... let alone get paid for them? If you've ever felt like that, then THIS is the episode for you!  Today we are going to dive into three strategies that you can implement today, to start to be seen as an event planning expert, and how to get people to pay you for your talents. And yes, even if you have zero experience! Join my FREE Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1022355027901093/ Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chelsey.curtis/ Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/partyplanneracademy/

I believe the old adage  "You are the sum of the five people you spend the most time with." Which is why I am incredibly intentional with my relationships. And until last year when my brother moved to Salt Lake City with his family, I didn't have any family in the state of Utah. Because of that I've been blessed to call many friends "my family" and I am so honored to introduce you to today's very special guest: Heather Kahlert Heather is the Executive Vice President of her family's foundation: The Kahlert Foundation She spends her time supporting non-profit organizations and helping them to foster a business mindset to create lasting change and impact in the state of Utah. Heather is also a mother of three, an avid reader and is headed back to school to get her MBA in business. You can learn more about the Kahlert Foundation by clicking here: https://www.thekahlertfoundation.org/ You can also follow Heather on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/heatherkahlert/ Join my FREE Facebook Community: ht

My biggest takeaways from spending over $15,000+ in education over the past 4 years on mentors, live events, ecourses and conferences Join my FREE Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1022355027901093/ Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chelsey.curtis/ Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/partyplanneracademy/

Happy Mothers Day! In honor of the two little people who made me a mama, I'm sharing my TWO birth stories and my thoughts and biggest struggles with being a mom and Motherhood. Read Jade's Birth Story Here: http://housewife2hostess.com/2019/01/jades-birth-story/ Read Sterling's Birth Story Here: http://housewife2hostess.com/2019/01/sterlings-birth-story/ Join my FREE Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1022355027901093/ Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chelsey.curtis/ Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/partyplanneracademy/

In this episode, I share about the first time I met Rachel Hollis! Also in this episode, my biggest takeaways for attending a blogger conference (or networking event). I was able to learn about the next steps I needed to take from multiple speakers and classes, and I was able to tweak and apply that advice to my business. My biggest takeaways from that conference were these: 1. Make A Plan Go in with intention and a game plan. What are you hoping to get out of this conference? Who would you like to meet or network with? What classes would be most beneficial for you? Plan ahead by mapping out your day ahead of time and be flexible if plans need to change. 2. Don't Get Distracted By FOMO (Fear Of Missing Out) There are lots of things to do, people to meet and see, contests to enter, swag bags to enjoy, and photo booths to get a cute photo at. But those should be secondary to the things that you're REALLY trying to accomplish. 3. The Fortune Is In The Follow-Up Regardless of what you think you need to make succe