In today's episode, we interview the elusive animal, PJ Brown -- a brilliant cinematographer who happens to call Charleston his home base. PJ has produced, edited, and directed commercial content, music videos, and is also a long time friend in the wedding filming world.
Read MoreIf you’ve ever had ghost or spirit experiences, and you’ve been scared or “unnerved” of these experiences- this episode is for you. We got weird in this episode and explored some of our personal first-hand experiences “beyond the veil” of our day-to-day lives, as well as discussing the emotional health demands of the event industry (and what you can do to nurture yourself to bounce back quicker).
Read MoreGoing through a rough break-up? Angry at your business partner/printer/boyfriend/toy poodle named Alfred that keeps pooping on your brand new rug? Have an idea that's a little "out there" and you're scared to launch? Are you a millennial launching a business but you think you’re too young, too inexperienced, too _____ to launch your concept?
If any of this is hitting home, this episode is meant for you.
Read MoreWe had way too much fun making this wedding video filled with Odesza electronic vibes with Haley and Nick - Charleston locals who got married at Alhambra Hall in the charming historic Old Village District in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina.
Read MoreThe MOODY Edit!! Breanna and Brett celebrated their dreeaammmyyy rainy day wedding day right on the Charleston Harbor City Marina at the Historic Rice Mill wedding venue in downtown Charleston, South Carolina. Here’s what we loved about these two and their wedding day.
Read MoreBring your heart and soul values into your company culture, even if it’s corporate. Get ready to be liberated from the old "martyrdom thinking" with KLH Group founder Hope Caldwell and step into the truth: that you need to be wildly successful so you can radically bless and serve the things that light your heart on fire (and have your Nutella, too.)
Read MoreThis guy is who you want on your team during a zombie apocalypse. Chef Shaun Brian’s roots are in fishing off his dad’s sailboat and foraging on St. John, USVI. Named 30 under 30 by Zagat, nominated for a Rising Star by StarChefs and invited to cook in the James Beard House — Shaun is one of the most progressive and talented chefs of our generation, and he’s right “in our backyard” for us foodies here in Charleston. In this episode, Shaun shares his unorthodox (and wildly entertaining) journey through his culinary career, what it’s like growing up in the Caribbean, funny stories cooking for celebrities and offers some practical AF advice on building your team and growing as a leader.
Read MoreYear 28, When we started off our relationship together, you were a little tense. You had lots of promises, and you had so much purpose and drive all around you. You were so pressurized, like at any given moment - you might explode. I couldn't always tell what was on your mind, but there was always something.
Read MoreIf you've ever been told, "Oh you could never make a career out of that." This episode is for you. Today we interview Sara Boyd, one of our all time favorite friends in the wedding industry, who's came a long way from her roots of dropping cameras in glasses of chocolate milk as a child. In this incriminating episode, Shelby tells all the bad jokes she knows, Sara shares horrific childhood tales of being a tiny dancer, her most embarassing moments at weddings, and how unapologetically being her awkward, weird @$$ self has helped her find real down-to-earth connections with her clients.
Read MoreIn this episode of The Ruby Hour, Shelby brings in her own personal self-mastery coach, Jessica Rueger. Jessica shares some SERIOUS Jedi mind tricks on how you can kick butt and take names this holiday season- regardless of your child's meltdown in the airport, Uncle Terry not wearing a shirt to Thanksgiving dinner, or that b*tch's social media feed that's constantly reminding you how much better her life is than yours.
Read MoreCharleston's city chic wedding venue, The Cedar Room, is the hidden gem that you should've already booked yesterday. Here's our take on why we think the Cedar Room rocks, is the perfect venue for couples wanting the mix of idyllic southern historical touches mixed with a downtown, city-chic vibe. True to our videographer fashion, we’re completing this deep dive assessment with real couples’ wedding videos so you can tour and take in visually the way this wedding venue can be absolutely transformed to fit your wedding day vibes.
Read MoreUnderstanding how to get your website to rank on Google isn't just for the cheese-puff-stained forty something year old man who lives in his mother's basement anymore. For your total learning pleasure on search engine optimization, here's our take on 5 reasons that SEO is sexy, and how you can implement these principals into your business to help your website rank on Google.
Read MoreWhen you’re building your business, and your looking into launching a website, there’s always that question of “What website platform should I use?” Here’s our two cents on the best website building platform for entrepreneurs who are looking for an awesome looking website platform that's functional as heck, easy to use, and pumps some serious business their way.
Read MoreCarve out time for self-care. Once in a while, it’s OK to give in and indulge. And never be afraid to ask for what you want.
Read MoreCheers to all the women building their empires who inspire us everyday. Honored and excited to have the opportunity to work with women solopreneurs.
Read MoreIn part two of this series, these people prove that doing something you love, waking up every day to do something so rewarding and satisfying, is something you can do too. Meet more extraordinary personalities and entrepreneurs who shared what it’s like to find your passion and purpose in life.
Read MoreYour partner finally(!) put a ring on it.
You said yes.
Now what?
Follow these wedding planning tips to quiet your inner Bridezilla for an extra chill wedding.
Read MoreDo you wake up everyday knowing you have a job that you actually love? We asked some of Charleston and the South’s rising stars and vanguards from industries ranging from weddings, to music, to health, to fashion what it’s like to have already found their passion and purpose in life. Here’s Part 1 of this 2-part series…
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