In The Making with Lauren Goodman

Every business moves through seasons — expansion, refinement, pause, overwhelm, realignment, and growth.
In this episode, Lauren breaks down the eras creative founders experience and how to recognise which one you’re in.
This is a reflective, grounding conversation designed to help you:
• Understand the natural rhythm of your business
• Remove the pressure to be “on” all the time
• Make aligned decisions based on your current season
• Feel less alone in the messy middle
It’s an honest look at the cycles we all move through — and how to work with them instead of fighting against them.

In this episode of In The Making, Lauren sits down with Julia Pugh, the visionary owner behind Garthmyll Hall, a fabulous UK wedding venue. Julia shares how she transformed a derelict Georgian property into a thriving luxury destination, the lessons learned along the way, and what it really takes to build — and sustain — a successful wedding venue.
Together, they explore the highs and lows of the renovation process, navigating the wedding industry as a venue owner, and the balance between creative vision and commercial strategy. Whether you’re a planner, supplier, or dreaming of opening your own venue, this candid conversation is full of insight, inspiration, and real talk about what happens behind the grandeur.

This week, I’m answering your biggest business questions in a mini coaching-style episode packed with practical advice, perspective shifts, and real guidance you can take straight into your business.
We’re covering a range of topics that so many creatives and wedding industry professionals struggle with — from visibility, pricing and confidence, to boundaries, client experience, and what actually moves the needle.
If you’ve ever wanted a peek inside a mentoring session, this episode is essentially that: honest answers, zero fluff, and a whole lot of clarity.
Whether you’re refining your services, growing your brand, or navigating the messy middle of business, you’ll walk away with something you can action today.
🎙️ Have a question for the next Q&A? Send it my way.

It’s the In The Making Christmas Special — and for once, we’ve left business at the door.
In this festive episode, Lauren and Nat swap strategy for sparkle as they dive into all things Christmas: traditions, chaos, cosy moments, food, films, gifting, and everything in between. Expect laughter, nostalgia, questionable opinions about mulled wine, and a very honest look at how we both really spend the festive season.
No lessons, no lists, no leadership chat — just two friends, a mic, and a whole lot of Christmas joy.
Grab a mulled wine, light a candle, and settle in for our most fun episode of the year. 🎄✨

In this episode, Lauren is joined by photographer, educator, and marketing powerhouse Rebecca Carpenter for a refreshingly honest conversation about what’s actually working in wedding industry marketing right now.
Together, they dive into:
✨ How TikTok, Instagram, and Pinterest are shifting — and what creators need to do to adapt
✨ The real reason your content isn’t landing (and what to change today)
✨ Why trends move faster than ever — and how to stay relevant without burning out
✨ The difference between creating to be seen vs. creating to convert
✨ Our unfiltered truths about visibility, audience behaviour, and showing up with confidence
Whether you're a planner, photographer, stylist, florist, or anywhere in the wedding world, this episode gives you the mindset and marketing clarity you didn’t realise you needed.
A must-listen if you want to grow your audience, evolve with the platforms, and market your business with intention—not overwhelm.

Follow Rebecca on Instagram @rebeccacarpenterphotography.

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