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Welcome to episode 007 of Put A Ring On It Podcast. Today's episode dives right in with Liz Susong, of Catalyst Wedding Co., a community for wedding disrupters, creators, and critics alike. During our chat, Liz talks about some of her pet-peeves in traditional wedding magazines and blogs, some distractions she sees couples face, styled shoots and more. Also, Danielle tears up a bit in this one. "The industry and just the simple fact of being the spotlight - the center of attention - can take so much away from you and can create so much stress. You really have to be ready to be present and start cultivating that intentionality and mindfulness ahead of time." - Liz Susong   About Liz: Liz Susong is the editor-in-chief of Catalyst Wedding Co. Catalyst is the first-ever print wedding magazine with a feminist consciousness, and they also host a traveling workshop, {un}convention, for progressive vendors who are passionate about working with diverse, down-to-earth, crazy-in-love couples. A wedding magazine unlike any other, Catalyst Wedding Magazine features diverse couples’ love stories and explores the intersections of community, creativity, and feminist values. Volume Two: Intentions takes a step back and asks what it means to choose love, weddings, and marriage in this moment in time.   We talked about: Liz saw that many blogs and magazines focused on “straight, white and rich couples” and many couples don’t fit in that box What a wedding is about to Liz Liz’s pet peeves in the wedding industry and the biggest example of sexism in the industry Some big distractions that couples face when planning a wedding The truth behind styled shoots and what you see in traditional blogs and magazines Whether there were mason jars at Liz’s OWN wedding Your wedding should be focused on Joy vs. creating the next best photo on Pinterest Liz shares a unique couple’s wedding story that makes Danielle cry   Links mentioned: Catalyst Wedding Co.’s Website Catalyst Wedding Magazine – expecting to ship March 15, 2016! Dive in on Instagram with @CatalystWedCo Support Catalyst on Facebook with a LIKE Follow @CatalystWedCo on Twitter “Is It Possible To Have A Feminist Wedding?” on Offbeat Bride by Liz Susong A Practical Wedding (alternative wedding blog) Offbeat Bride (alternative wedding blog) HaH Weddings (same-sex couple blog blog) MunaLuchi Bride (Brides of color blog) Support the Show DPNAK Weddings Daniel Moyer Photography   Join the "Ringer Club" to dive deeper into wedding planning alongside an incredible community of fellow Ringers and gain further access to Danielle and Dan. (We couldn't do it without your amazing support!)  Follow along on the socials: Podcast Insta: @putaringonitpodcastDanielle's Insta: @dpnakDan's Insta: @danielmoyerphoto