
the HUB
By Derek Wyatt

the HUBOct 21, 2019

Ravin & Ryan w/ Wolf Weddings
I'm very happy to have spent time with this power couple of the wedding and events industry. These two have created a one-stop-shop for brides & grooms to build their wedding services from. They are talented, hard working and were very generous with their time spent with me for this episode. Hope you guys love it!

Dane Miller w/ Dos Kiwis Photo Studio
Thanks to Dane Miller for taking time out to record with me at his photography studio! What a lovely man. So humble and unassuming despite his status within the industry...and despite being someone that others want to be when they grow up as artists.
I hope you guys love this episode!
Find Dane and Dos Kiwis at ~ https://www.doskiwis.com/
And check out our video with Dane on the youtube channel!! ~ https://youtu.be/NaThiWLLwws
This episode is brought to you by :
Moments & Milestones ~ https://www.momentsmilestones.com/
Fresh Start Cleaners ~ https://www.freshstartcleaningsa.com/
This episode’s shout out goes to :
The Milestone in New Braunfels ~ https://themilestone.com/austinsan-antonio/new-braunfels
Check out their open house on September 8th from 2:00-4:00!!

Dona Liston w/ Lambermont Events
Dona Liston, owner and operator of the Lambermont Events venue and Regional Vice President for ILEA. We talk about her journey to owning a venue, designing parties, and why she is passionate about having only professional vendors working at her venue. She is an absolutely lovely person. I really think you guys will enjoy listening to her!
This episode’s sponsor is Moments & Milestones : https://www.momentsmilestones.com ~ We live to see you smile…and we guarantee that you will!
This episode’s shout-out is Gardens at Old Town Helotes : http://www.gardensatoldtown.com

Genaro Trevino w/ Fusion Catering
The one and only Genaro at Fusion Catering stopped by the studio and "MAN!!!"...what an amazing story he shared! He is inspiring! I am so thankful to have met him and I look forward to building a friendship with him...I really, really hope you guys love this!
Check out Fusion Catering ~ https://www.sanantoniocateringservices.com/
This episode's shout-out is for Paesanos 1604 ~ https://www.paesanos1604.com/
Our sponsor, as always, is Moments & Milestones ~ http://www.momentsmilestones.com/
And feel free to reach out to me any time ~ http://www.thehubpodcast.com/
Enjoy it!!

Christina w/ Weights 'n' Cakes
Christina Bitner – current owner of Weights ‘n’ Cakes bakery / also a decorated body builder / also a recently former bride…swung by the studio to chat all things weddings and the wedding business. What an interested, charming guest! *SO* thankful to her for taking the time to talk with us. Hope you guys enjoy!!
Check out Weights 'n Cakes ~ https://www.facebook.com/WeightsnCakes/
This episode's shout-out is for Gruene Estates ~ https://grueneestate.com/
Our sponsor, as always, is Moments & Milestones ~ http://www.momentsmilestones.com/
And feel free to reach out to me any time ~ http://www.thehubpodcast.com/
Enjoy it!!

Dominic w/ At Last Entertainment
Dominic swung by the studio to chat about moving his business from a different city, transitioning from a full-time job to being an entrepreneur, making time for his family and what makes At Last Entertainment one of the fastest growing DJ businesses in San Antonio.
He’s awesome – you guys are going to love him by the end of this episode, I promise. Enjoy it!

STEP Board part 2
We welcomed the ladies heading the board for STEP (South Texas Event Professionals) into the studio. They are 4 dynamic entrepreneurs and personalities. Gretchen from Aly-Am Paperie, Tammy from Ata-Girl Photography, Lizzette with From His Garden Floral and Vicki with Gardens at Old Town Helotes each shared their thoughts, their advice, and their experience. I thought it was going to be difficult technically and format/flow, but they were absolutely easy going, charming, insightful and fun to talk with. I was so glad we did this. Hope you all enjoy this – episode 2 of 2 – with the Ladies of STEP.
Visit STEP at www.sotxep.com
And this episode’s shoutouts are with :
Moments & Milestones Event Planning & Photography : www.momentsmilestones.com
And From His Garden : https://fromhisgardenflowers.com

STEP Board part 1
We welcomed the ladies heading the board for STEP (South Texas Event Professionals) into the studio. They are 4 dynamic entrepreneurs and personalities. Gretchen from Aly-Am Paperie, Tammy from Ata-Girl Photography, Lizzette with From His Garden Floral and Vicki with Gardens at Old Town Helotes each shared their thoughts, their advice, and their experience. I thought it was going to be difficult technically and format/flow, but they were absolutely easy going, charming, insightful and fun to talk with. I was so glad we did this. Hope you all enjoy this – episode 1 of 2 – with the Ladies of STEP.
Visit STEP at www.sotxep.com
And this episode’s shoutouts are with :
Moments & Milestones Event Planning & Photography : www.momentsmilestones.com
And Granberry Hills : www.granberryhills.com

Tina Alvarado w/ Great Events & Rentals
Honored to have Miss Tina Alvarado stop by the studio! We talk navigating through this industry, networking and the importance of relationships, lessons she's learned along the way, and why Rentals is a good place to start in this industry.
She is charming, knowledgeable, generous and fun! This was one of our favorite conversations to date.
Check out Tina at Great Events & Rentals at : http://www.greateventrentals.com/
Enjoy!

Frank Burton w/ Event Ignition
Frank Burton swung by the studio to talk CBD oil, the changes he's noticed in budding entrepreneurs over the years, and always being a team player. We *LOVE* Frank here at the HUB - hope you guys enjoy this conversation!

Nicolette w/ Chic Concepts
Nicolette swung by to talk with Derek about her background in design, what it's like with her mom as a business partner, and where Chic Concepts is headed.
Great info, fun stories and a few good laughs - this was a fantastic interview! Enjoy it!

Sheila Dunn w/ Texas Wedding Guide & Extravaganza
Absolutely thrilled that Sheila Dunn took the time to swing by the studio to chat with us! Sheila regaled tails of her past and using her 20 years of marketing, promotion and communications experience within small businesses, offered advice to young artists and entrepreneurs looking to establish and expand their companies. This was a great episode! I sincerely hope you guys love it!

Ashley Amos w/ BLUSH Makeup & Hair
Ashley swung by the studio and talks about how she built BLUSH Makeup & Hair; Meeting with clients at diners before she had a studio; maintaining a unique image in the industry; planning her *OWN* wedding; and the constant fight to stay busy.
She was AMAZINGLY fun to talk to - hope you enjoy this episode!

Monica Endejan w/ Reel Photo Booth

Carmel & Marcus Gabriel w/ The Banquet Table

Anthony Pedrotti w/ Pedrotti's Ranch
But Anthony talks about growing up with a family of entrepreneurs and what it’s like to step back into the family business. And how he’s added his own dimension to the business since he’s stepped in…while still respecting the blood, sweat and tears that his family put in before him.
Pedrotti’s rounds the 25 year mark this year. So congrats to them and this amazing milestone. And thanks for talking with us here at the HUB!

Lizzette Suarez w/ From His Garden

Wes Dominque w/ Cutting Edge Entertainment
I hope you guys love this conversation!

Shimeyka Olivares w/ The San Antonio Botanical Gardens
She says she tries to produce events that SHE would want to go to. Shimeyka is an inspiration to all of us in and around this industry...as well as one of the nicest people around. Hope you guys love her as much as we did!!

Between-Cast #2 w/ Derek

Chris Koval w/ Future Sounds

Rene & Kari w/ Everlasting Elopements & TX Wedding Ministers

Melissa White w/ Botanika

Saul Leal w/ Vision Lounge & V-Bar Mixologists
Check out contact info and more detail in the show notes on the blog here : www.momentsmilestones.com/saul-vision-lounge-furniture

In Between-Cast - Derek talks through some listener feedback & questions about the Podcast
Show notes on the blog : www.momentsmilestones.com/the-hub-between-cast1/

Ron w/ Cutting Edge Entertainment
Check out contact info and more detail in the show notes on the blog here : www.momentsmilestones.com/ron-peene-cutting-edge-entertainment/

Laurie Love w/ Cru Vintage Rentals

Stephanie Ponce w/ The Rosenberg Skyroom

Anthony w/ Christian Ellis Images
