Curated and Crafted Podcast
Curated & Crafted is a podcast for founders, creatives, and experience-makers who are building brands with substance. Hosted by Dominique & Kinsey, two women navigating leadership in the luxury event and beverage space, this show explores the real work behind unforgettable businesses—without the fluff, the filters, or the formula.Each episode is a conversation at the intersection of brand, mindset, and execution. We talk about what it means to lead with intention, stay rooted while scaling, and keep showing up when the vision feels heavy.You’ll hear unfiltered insights on visibility, burnout, systems, boundaries, creative sustainability, and the nuances of buil...
Collaborate or Compete? What Community Over Competition Really Takes
Episode 4: Collaborate or Compete? What Community Over Competition Really Takes
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In this episode of Curated & Crafted, Dominique and Kinsey get real about the buzzphrase “community over competition.” What does it actually mean in practice, and how do you know if you’re truly building community—or just chasing clout? They unpack the difference between healthy competition and toxic comparison, why gatekeeping kills growth, and how staying in your lane creates room for everyone at the table. From mastermind rooms to wedding industry collaborations, this conversation pulls back the curtain on the messy...
Navigating Slow Seasons Without Losing Your Mind (or Momentum)
Episode 2: Navigating Slow Seasons Without Losing Your Mind (or Momentum)
Slow seasons happen to every business — but what you do with them makes all the difference.
In this episode of Curated & Crafted, Dom and Kinsey go over the biggest mistakes entrepreneurs make when things quiet down — like slipping into the “not enough” mindset or scrambling to force growth that isn’t there.
They share what’s worked for them instead: using reflection as a reset, staying grateful for the season you just had, and using downtime to build smarter strategy for...
The Cost of Creativity: Rebuilding, Boundaries & Leading Through Highs and Lows
🎙️ Episode 3: The Cost of Creativity: Rebuilding, Boundaries & Leading Through Highs and Lows
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In this deeply personal conversation, Dominique and Kinsey dive into what it really takes to stay creative while carrying the weight of leadership. From the highs of producing a black-tie gala that set new standards in the wedding industry to the heartbreak of sudden personal loss, Dom opens up about navigating extremes and finding clarity in the midst of chaos. Together, they unpack how creativity becomes both a mirror and a compass, why boundaries are essential for protecting energ...
The Who & The Why Behind Curated & Crafted Podcast
Every brand has a beginning, but not every founder story gets told with honesty. In our very first episode of Curated & Crafted, we — Dominique and Kinsey — pull back the curtain on why we started this podcast, the lessons that shaped our journey, and the movement we’re building for entrepreneurs, creatives, and leaders who want more than highlight reels.
We talk about the moments that made us realize we couldn’t keep following someone else’s playbook, the parts of our identity that infuse everything we create at Soul Agave and Liquid Caterers, and what we believe the indust...
