245. Unraveling, with Michelle Norwood

Sep 27, 2023

The Unraveling series, where amazing and inspiring entrepreneurs share the unraveling of old habits and mindset that holds us back, and the rebirth of new.  Today we feature Michelle Norwood, New Orleans based international event planner. Michelle has been featured in Vogue, the New York Times, Martha Stewart Weddings, and BRIDES magazine, and she makes it look simple taking only 6 to 8 weddings a year. But as you'll hear, her journey has been anything but easy.


For previous Unravelings:
156
157 with Adrianna McDermott
161 with Aleya Harris
177 with Sara Margulis
184 with Andrea Eppollito
188 with Ashlyn Carter
191 with Kristen Mullins aka "The Pie Lady"
193 with Rachel DeAlto
197 with Sandra Cassios
208 with Brian Green
218 with Nellie Butler
238 with Natalie Franke

(00:00) What is an Unraveling?
(02:20) Introducing Michelle Norwood
(04:00) An unexpected tragedy...and then another
(09:40) What is "Breaking the Plate"?
(12:30) Can you tune out your own advisors?
(18:00) Do I keep doing these weddings? Or is it time to stop?
(24:30) Relationship advice - should I stay or should I go?
(28:30) Advice to your formal self
(35:30) "Growth isn't linear"
(44:30) The real Michelle is @MichelleNorwoodLiving

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