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In this episode, Natasha sits down with Kathryn Stice, founder of Intrusted Company, to talk about the power of human connection, belonging and creating meaningful experiences. Kathryn shares her journey from floral...
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The Hard Launch
Hosted by Natasha Yuhjtman · business · EN
About this Podcast:
Where founder life meets the chaos, joy, and drama of weddings, relationships, and real life.Hosted by Natasha Yuhjtman — a founder, mom, and entrepreneur — The Hard Launch is a podcast that explores what it really takes to build something from scratch: a business, a brand, a marriage, or even your dream wedding.Each week, Natasha sits down with startup founders, wedding industry experts, and creative entrepreneurs for candid conversations about the messy, beautiful, and often hilarious process of launching and scaling anything worth building. Together, they unpack the behind-the-scenes realities of entrepreneurship, love, and personal growth — from navigating founder burnout and creative pivots to rethinking relationship dynamics and startup-style wedding planning.Whether it's AI-powered wedding tools, female founders redefining success, or love lessons learned the hard way, The Hard Launch is your go-to podcast for discovering how to balance ambition, relationships, and real life
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What is The Hard Launch about?
Where founder life meets the chaos, joy, and drama of weddings, relationships, and real life. Hosted by Natasha Yuhjtman, a founder, mom, and entrepreneur, The Hard Launch is a podcast that explores what it really takes to build something from scratch: a business, a brand, a marriage, or even your dream wedding.
Who hosts The Hard Launch?
The Hard Launch is hosted by Natasha Yuhjtman. The show has published 28 episodes to date.
What has The Hard Launch covered recently?
Recent episodes include "What It Really Takes to Build a Meaningful Community, with Kathryn Stice, founder of Intrusted Company" (1 September 2026, 58 minutes), "Betting on Yourself When the Path Keeps Changing, with Becca Wenning, founder of Dressit" (25 August 2026, 53 minutes), and "The Founder Mindset That Creates Long-Term Value, with Maggie Lord" (18 August 2026, 56 minutes).
How often does The Hard Launch publish?
The Hard Launch publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 60 minutes across 28 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on The Hard Launch?
Booking probability for The Hard Launch is 31%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Hard Launch requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Hard Launch's contact route on record: verified email.
Who should pitch The Hard Launch?
The strongest fits for The Hard Launch are Business & Management Consulting. The Hard Launch has a business audience.
About the host
Natasha Yuhjtman hosts The Hard Launch, a business podcast with 28 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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- Aug 25, 202653 minS1
In this episode of The Hard Launch , Natasha sits down with Becca Wenning, founder of Dressit, to talk about betting on yourself, navigating change and building a business through some incredibly challenging seasons...
- Aug 18, 202656 minS1
This week, Natasha sits down with Maggie Lord, founder and CEO of Rustic Wedding Chic from 2008 - 2020, and co-founder of The Whisper Group, to explore what it really takes to build a business with long-term value. From...
- Aug 11, 202651 minS1
In this episode of The Hard Launch , Natasha sits down with Shafonne Myers, founder of Pretty Pear Bride, to explore how she built a media brand dedicated to serving an audience that had long been overlooked. What began...
- Aug 4, 202653 minS1
This week Natasha sits down with Amanda Luu, founder of Studio Mondine, to explore the art of designing with intention. Drawing inspiration from the Japanese practice of Ikebana, Amanda shares how slowing down...
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Episode #22
Building a Business That Brings People Together, with Virginia Frischkorn, founder of Partytrick
Jul 28, 202653 minS1In this episode, Natasha sits down with Virginia Frischkorn, founder of Partytrick, to explore the power of human connection and why building a business that brings people together has become her mission. Inspired by...
- Jul 21, 202658 minS1
In this episode of The Hard Launch , Natasha sits down with Rumaiza, co-founder of Wedy, to explore what it really means to start again. After making the difficult decision to close one business, Rumaiza took a leap of...
Episode #20
How AI Will Change Event Planning Forever, with Julie Novack, Founder & CEO of PartySlate
Jul 14, 202655 minS1This week, Natasha sits down with Julie Novack, founder and CEO of PartySlate, to explore the journey from dreaming up a bold idea to building one of the world's leading event discovery platforms. Julie shares what gave...
Episode #19
The Power of Shooting Your Shot, with Michelle Elaine, Luxury Events, Weddings, and Design
Jul 7, 20261h 13mS1In this episode of The Hard Launch , Natasha sits down with Michelle Elaine, luxury wedding planner and founder of Michelle Elaine Events, to explore a career built on resilience, reinvention, and taking chances. From...
Episode #18
Leaving a Unicorn Startup to Reinvent Wedding Planning, with Hannah Roze, Founder & CEO of Plannerd
Jun 30, 20261 hourS1In this episode of The Hard Launch, Natasha sits down with Hannah Roze to explore the realities of building a startup through life's biggest transitions. After leaving a high-growth unicorn startup, Hannah set out to...
- Jun 23, 20261h 1mS1
Nora Sheils built her first company at just 22 years old after winning a college business plan competition—and she's been building ever since. In this episode, Nora sits down with Natasha to share the journey from...
- Jun 16, 202656 minS1
In this episode of The Hard Launch , Natasha sits down with Elizabeth Wexler, a hospitality veteran and the founder of Emlan Events , a bespoke wedding and event planning agency, and Spennie , a curated wedding registry...
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Why He Left The "American Dream" To Bet On Himself And The Mindset Shift That Carries You Through Uncertainty
Feb 20, 202654 minJoin Natasha Yuhjtman for another episode of The Hard Launch as she sits down with Luciano Barajas, co-founder of His & Hers Events. In this episode, Luciano shares the story behind building one of the most immersive...
- Feb 12, 20261h 2m
In this episode of The Hard Launch, Natasha sits down with Dylan Petro, founder of WedPing, and Morgan Kennedy, the newest member of the WedPing team, to unpack what building from zero to one actually looks like in an...
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Sarah Klingman On Building With Conviction, The Realities of Zero to One, & Reframing Pivots
Feb 5, 20261h 6mSarah Klingman, founder and CEO of Mostest, joins the show to share what building from zero to one really looks like. She breaks down the early-stage reality founders don't talk about, why "pivoting" is often...
- Feb 2, 20261h 3m
In this episode, Natasha sits down with legendary wedding planner and entrepreneur Annie Lee, founder of Daughter of Design and Plannie, to explore what it really takes to build longevity, relevance, and innovation in...
- Jan 22, 20261h 15m
#12 In this episode of The Hard Launch, Natasha sits down with Andrew Levitt, founder of Ironic, to unpack how he built a niche, profitable company at the intersection of weddings, weather, and event safety—without...
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Zvi Goffer on Why Perfect Plans Kill Great Businesses and the Accidental Pivot That Proved It
Jan 15, 20261h 7m#11 What started as a VR campus tour turned into something far more powerful. In this episode of The Hard Launch, Natasha Yuhjtman sits down with Zvi Goffer, founder of Reloom, to unpack how an accidental moment led to...
- Jan 9, 20261h 2m
#10 Ali Carbone joins The Hard Launch to share her journey from on camera journalism and red carpet reporting to founding What Do I Do Brides, a modern bridal community born from her own wedding planning frustrations...
- Dec 19, 20251h 7m
#8 She worked 20+ jobs before accidentally discovering the business that would change her life. Chris Weinberg never set out to be a wedding planner, but one chaotic event taught her the most important lesson in luxury...
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