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Amy Cloonan

Amy's a life coach and host of Hey Bride, a podcast designed to inspire, uplift, and empower brides. When she's not in her office following her passions, you'll probably find her outside in the trees walking, singing in her kitchen, or hanging with her favorite peeps

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Having the most US Wedding!

Hey Reader! I’m so excited to bring you this week’s Hey Bride episode with Alyssa, a recent bride and day-of coordinator whose wedding was “for the people, by the people.” She described it to me as, the most Us wedding imaginable. And I think you'll agree after listening that it really was! With just four months and a $2,000 budget, Alyssa and her husband created a day that went beyond inviting guests—they brought their loved ones into the celebration itself! From a friend DJing the night...

Title of Hey Bride Podcast Episode: Your Wedding Your Rules: Casting Your Wedding Vision

Hey Bride NEW Episode Have you been listening to the Your Wedding, Your Rules series? Well, if you are getting the wedding planning party started OR feel a little lost in your process, you'll want to give this episode a listen! Casting the Vision Hey Reader, The Hey Bride podcast is back with another empowering message to keep you feeling aligned, inspired, and confident through every step of your wedding journey (or, at least, I hope so!). In the latest episode, Kaitlynn shared her wedding...

A new episode of Hey Bride dropped that you do NOT want to miss! Kaitlynn's Story Hey Reader, Ever wonder if it’s possible to pull off a beautiful wedding on a tight budget? Well, let me tell you—it 100% is. In this episode, I chat with Kaitlynn, a newlywed who planned and experienced a wonderful wedding for under $3,000 in just 30 days. 🥂 This episode is full of gems for brides who want to stress LESS, embrace help, and do things on their own terms. Kaitlyn's story is the perfect reminder...

Hey Reader, Feeling a little off today? ME TOO. It's the Sun and Moon. Today's kind of a big deal, there's solar eclipse and new moon in Libra, and it’s likely shaking things up for you—especially when it comes to relationships. And whether you’re into astrology or think even this is too woo, the event is affecting you too. Here's what astrologers are saying: 🌙 Relationships in the Spotlight: Libra is the queen of partnerships, so this eclipse is dialing up all things love, balance, and...

Hey Bride pod has a new series and it's coming in HOT🔥 We're kicking off a brand new podcast series called "Your Wedding, Your Rules," and trust me, it's going to be a game-changer. LISTEN HERE! Hey there, beautiful bride-to-be! Reader are you feeling the wedding planning stress? Wondering if eloping was the right choice after all? Hold onto your veil, because I’ve got some news that might just change everything. Today we’re kicking off a brand new podcast series called “Your Wedding, Your...

Hey Reader, It's Friday, so I thought this would be the perfect time to get our mindset right for the weekend. And what's the best way to do that? A STORY, of course. Okay, fine... maybe it's not that deep, but I bet this will be super helpful. Earlier this week, I came across a post asking, 'What's the hardest part of wedding planning?' And, honestly, the responses didn’t surprise me—but they were completely disheartening. The list was long, and the struggles? Oh, they were all too familiar:...

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Hi Reader I recently was coaching a bride who got sucked into the "this is too good to be true" hole. Ever been in it? One minute you're on cloud nine, the next you're convinced everything will fall apart. Sound familiar? I know how easy it is to fall into the trap of expecting the worst (thanks Murphy's Law!). But I'm here to tell you that you have the power to change your experience. And in my latest podcast episode, I'm sharing simple yet effective ways to do just that. Here's a sneak...

Hello Reader, Welcome to "Hey Bride", a weekly newsletter with an actual human behind it! Hey, it's me – I’m that human, it’s me🎵. If you didn’t just catch that tune in the style of Taylor Swift and have a little giggle, well… I might be in trouble. Not a Swiftie, but I am a bit silly and have a history of bursting into song – it's all part of getting to know who I am and what you've just signed up for. I’m Amy - a life coach, wife, mom of 4, tree-hugger, and your new Wedding Wingwoman. As a...

There's a lot of shifts taking place over here, so let's get you caught up. Hello Reader! You may or maybe have not noticed, but my emails have gotten a little... sparce and it looks like the podcast might on a hiatus. Folks who are in the Roots Change FB group or follow me on Insta may have heard that there are some exciting changes taking place in my business. Changes that may or may not excite you too. Read the post Basically, I've learned while planning & prepping for my own wedding, that...

Hi Reader! I woke up on the RIGHT side of the bed this morning, looked out the window, and saw fresh SNOW, finalized today's blog and it's just been smiles ALL morning. PS it's 7:05 AM... I really hope one of the kids doesn't ruin this when they wake up. JK - or am I? Here's why I'm so excited: It's the FIRST DAY of the LAST MONTH of the year. Not just any ole year - 2020. To which we all raise our glasses of coffee, tea, juice, water, or whatever you drink in the morning and have a...