BONUS Get to know my new co-host Ben Connolly

In this bonus episode, we unveil the newest addition to our Wedding Empires family, award winning wedding photographer and educator - Ben Connolly! As our loyal listeners know, change is on the horizon, and we couldn't be more thrilled to introduce you to the charismatic and insightful Ben, who brings a fresh perspective and boundless energy to our discussions.

Join us as Ben opens up about his experiences and aspirations, offering a glimpse into the person behind the microphone.

But that's not all! Prepare to be entertained as we embark on a hilarious and enlightening exchange, filled with laughter, candid anecdotes, and unexpected revelations. From sharing amusing anecdotes to discussing our shared interests and goals, Ben's infectious enthusiasm will leave you eagerly anticipating what's to come.

So, whether you're a longtime fan or a newcomer to our podcast, don't miss out on this captivating episode as we officially welcome Ben Connolly into the fold and set the stage for an unforgettable journey ahead!

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Transcript

Speaker 1: 0:27

Hello, hi, hi guys, before I introduce this guy over here, I thought I might also introduce one of the Wedding Empire's pets, which is Louie, my Pomeranian. It's my little honey.

Speaker 2: 0:43

Louie likes licking and biting. Louie Licker.

Speaker 1: 0:47

Now all my children have left me, so this is my baby, but I also wanted to introduce this guy because I realized that I haven't really done that yet. So, ben Hi, I'd like to offer you a gig as my co-host.

Speaker 2: 1:04

Oh, that's lovely. I accept Thanks.

Speaker 1: 1:07

So I found this guy on Facebook, as you do.

Speaker 2: 1:11

Getting eaten by a dog.

Speaker 1: 1:12

Getting eaten by a dog. And he is a local to me, sunshine Coast in Australia, local wedding photographer. But then when I did some digging around, he's done speaking gigs, he's been a judge, he's an educator, he's got incredible courses for anyone wanting to get started or level up in wedding photography. Go check out bcphotocom any photography really oh, there you go as long as you're as long as you're photographing humans, yes wow, so. So yeah, ben, tell me five things I don't know about you oh wow, thanks on the Thanks.

Speaker 2: 1:47

We're on the spot. We have no script for this episode.

Speaker 1: 1:50

Yeah, this is Just so, we're clear.

Speaker 2: 1:52

Sorry if this falls apart. Yeah, Five things. Well, I have galloping ADHD, which is fun and exciting for most of us, so that's always exciting On the weekends, if I'm not doing weddings. I've been into motorsport for pretty much my whole life, so I like racing, go-karts and stuff on weekends if I'm not doing weddings, which is always fun. What else? I have a little dog. His name is Monster. He's kind of like he's a miniature Aussie. I'm getting at you Come to mummy, come to mummy. Yes, so I have a little bullie, I'm getting angry.

Speaker 1: 2:28

Come to mummy, come to mummy.

Speaker 2: 2:30

Yes, so I have a little bulldog. His name is Monster, he recently turned 12 and he's my little best mate and we have sausage races. Sounds horrible, but we put sausage on the ground and we have a race and see who can get to the end first. But he always wins because he's pretty quick. You wouldn't think so if a little fatty, but he's pretty quick. So what else have I got? How many was that?

Speaker 1: 2:58

That was three, oh, Shit, you have a girlfriend.

Speaker 2: 3:05

Yes, have a lovely girlfriend, lovely partner Hayley, who I've been with for oh, four years now, so that's exciting. You have a girlfriend. Yes, have a lovely girlfriend, lovely partner Hayley, who I've been with for oh, four years now, so that's exciting. Yeah, and we went out to the ballet the other night. Oh, there's something eating my elbow. I'm getting, I'm just getting annihilated by a little fluffy dog down here. So, yeah, we went to the ballet the other night and that was awesome. Haven't been to the ballet before, been to a few operas and stuff like that. So, yeah, and a final thing um, I am a wedding photographer. Love shooting weddings. Uh, love being creative, love being able to pull out something in a moment that you know other people potentially don't see, and uh, and, and just getting really creative and coming up with something amazing and going, oh, wow, I did that.

Speaker 1: 3:50

Now, what do you do for fun? What else?

Speaker 2: 3:54

I don't have any fun at all. I lonely problem drink at home. No, I, that's okay. No fun is hanging out with Monster doing sort of fun things with him. Hanging out with Hayley doing fun things with her Obviously the go-kart racing as well, which is something that I really love that I don't get a lot of time to be able to do so much with weddings every weekend and stuff like that. Love keeping fit as best as I can and yeah, that sort of thing Okay.

Speaker 1: 4:23

Yeah, so I'm sure we've got plenty to unpack with Ben as the season progresses.

Speaker 2: 4:28

Yeah, I've got stories too, I've got stories.

Speaker 1: 4:30

Have you got stories? I hope so, because I've got some bloody crackers.

Speaker 2: 4:35

We might need something a little stronger than non-alcoholic.

Speaker 1: 4:38

Yeah, yeah, yeah. So bring your A-game Connolly, All right.

Speaker 2: 4:43

Espresso martinis. What the?

Speaker 1: 4:44

fuck. Is that That'll do?