When Brandi’s team surprised her for Boss’s Day, one simple gift brought a big realization: she had become someone’s boss. In this personal reflection, she shares what it means to build a team, redefine success, and create a business rooted in love, purpose, and possibility.

Conflict in business can feel overwhelming, especially in a fast-paced industry like wedding planning. In this blog, Brandi shares practical ways to navigate difficult conversations with clarity, professionalism, and intention so you can protect your reputation, strengthen relationships, and lead with confidence.

This deeply personal story explores the true meaning of strength and surrender through heartbreak, motherhood, and the courage to leave what was no longer safe. It’s a reflection on love, boundaries, healing, and what it means to choose peace over image when everything changes.

Starting a business comes with doubt and fear, especially when you’re balancing big dreams with real life. In this post, Brandi shares what her early struggles taught her about resilience, growth, and trusting the journey as an entrepreneur.

Legal know-how isn’t just for lawyers — it’s essential for business owner too. In this blog, Brandi breaks down the key legal boundaries every wedding planner should understand, from contracts and licensing to insurance and intellectual property. Whether you’re just starting out or scaling your business, these practical tips will help you stay protected and professional.

Passion is a real qualification. At times, it matters more than experience. In this heart‑led blog, Brandi shares how following her passion launched her wedding planning career, why caring deeply is your strongest asset, and how heart‑driven entrepreneurs can confidently begin before they feel “ready.” If passion is your compass, you’re more equipped than you think.

Brandi Swanson, founder of Next Chapter Weddings, shares the personal story behind her leap from dance studio owner to wedding planner. From heartbreak to healing, she built a business rooted in love, purpose, and courage—while raising a family as a single mom. This blog is an open letter to every woman chasing big dreams, reminding you that your purpose is valid, your vision is powerful, and your next chapter starts with one bold step.

Being a mom and running a business isn’t always graceful — it’s messy, magical, and deeply personal. In this blog, I share my journey of balancing motherhood and entrepreneurship, including the struggles, lessons, and small wins that keep me grounded. If you’re a mom chasing a big dream, I hope this reminds you: you’re not alone, and you’re more capable than you think.

I didn’t wait to feel ready to start my wedding planning journey. With passion, organization, and a willingness to learn, I grew from my first wedding into a thriving business — proving you don’t need perfection to begin, just the courage to take the first step.

Being a business owner, a mom, and a human all at once? It’s a lot. In this post, Brandi shares real talk and practical tips for finding balance, setting boundaries, and building a life that actually works—for your family and your dreams.

Pursuing your passion isn’t a solo journey. This blog explores how encouragement, community, and genuine support can help you stay inspired, push through doubt, and turn your dreams into reality.

Leadership isn’t just about strategy or structure, it’s about heart. In this honest reflection, Brandi shares how healing shaped her into the kind of leader who leads with empathy, presence, and trust. From burnout to breakthroughs, these lessons will resonate with anyone growing through what they’re going through.

Starting a wedding planning business as a newly single mom wasn’t easy but it was Brandi’s way of rebuilding. From working late nights in a tiny apartment to booking her first wedding, this is the honest story of how grit, motherhood, and purpose built something beautiful from scratch.