What’s Your Story, Nicole Kaney? The Planner, the Powerhouse, and the Sarasota Success Story
In this high-energy, behind-the-scenes episode, we sit down with Nicole Kaney — Sarasota native, devoted mother, and the powerhouse founder behind one of Florida’s most sought-after wedding and event planning companies. From her early days as a college-town yoga trailblazer with a cult-following (and $5 classes that packed 50 people into a bike shop), to running 75+ weddings a year with a 13-woman team, Nicole walks us through the grit, grace, and groundedness that built her business. Nicole shares how scrappiness, strong community roots, smart support systems, and a whole lot of hustle helped her grow from studio owner to event industry standout. She opens up about marriage, motherhood, hurricanes, hiring help without guilt, and the real secret to surviving the emotional roller coaster of wedding days. This is a masterclass in building a business you love, staying sane while doing it, and remembering that dinner at the table matters just as much as any dance floor.
What's Your Story with Jaime & Stan · Nicole Kaney, Jaime Marco, Stan Brown
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Show Notes
In this high-energy, behind-the-scenes episode, we sit down with Nicole Kaney — Sarasota native, devoted mother, and the powerhouse founder behind one of Florida’s most sought-after wedding and event planning companies. From her early days as a college-town yoga trailblazer with a cult-following (and $5 classes that packed 50 people into a bike shop), to running 75+ weddings a year with a 13-woman team, Nicole walks us through the grit, grace, and groundedness that built her business.
Nicole shares how scrappiness, strong community roots, smart support systems, and a whole lot of hustle helped her grow from studio owner to event industry standout. She opens up about marriage, motherhood, hurricanes, hiring help without guilt, and the real secret to surviving the emotional roller coaster of wedding days.
This is a masterclass in building a business you love, staying sane while doing it, and remembering that dinner at the table matters just as much as any dance floor.
KEY TOPICS COVERED
- Growing up in Sarasota and returning to raise her own family
- Building a cult-favorite yoga studio in Gainesville before yoga was “cool”
- The grassroots hustle: flyers, bikes, DJs, art openings, and AOL
- Transitioning into events and creating a planning company brides related to
- Growing from 10 weddings a year to 75+ with a powerhouse all-female team
- Navigating motherhood, marriage, and running a business (with help — proudly!)
- COVID challenges, hurricanes, and the emotional weight of wedding days
- What clients really expect today: bigger, bolder, and more everything
- Marriage longevity: 23 years with her high-school sweetheart
- Building a new home, raising kids in Sarasota, and staying grounded
MEMORABLE QUOTES
- “You can’t be fully dedicated if you’re trying to do everything alone.”
- “I wasn’t a great student. But I’m scrappy — and that’s what helped me build a business.”
- “I’ve always had help — and I’m not afraid to say it. More people should.”
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Connect with Nicole Kaney:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nk_weddings/
Website: https://nkproductions.net/
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