078: So Happi Together - Nancy Park

Hi planners!

This week’s episode features a guest I’ve admired for years, Nancy Park of So Happi Together. Nancy is a Southern California native, a mom of four, and a powerhouse designer whose work centers on love, legacy, and joy. Together with her business partner Pae, Nancy plans heartfelt, luxury events that are full of intention and meaning.

Nancy shares her journey from academia to weddings (spoiler: it started with a blog before her own wedding!), her early nonprofit work, and how a deep respect for family and culture is at the core of everything she designs. We also talk about motherhood, imposter syndrome, choosing the right clients, and how to stay rooted when the world feels heavy.

This episode is full of warmth, honesty, and reminders to stay true to yourself and your purpose, even when others are loud about how they think you should show up.

Tune in to hear about:

• Nancy’s academic background in communication and cultural studies and how it shapes her approach to planning
• Her start in weddings (yep, it began with a blog!)
• Building her business intentionally while raising four kids
• Why she made her longtime collaborator, Pae, an official business partner and how that decision transformed their work
• Boundaries, red flags, and how she filters for the right-fit clients
• Her thoughts on posting (or not posting) during difficult world events, and how she processes and contributes in ways that feel aligned
• The Asian American brands and traditions she proudly highlights in her work
• Advice for planners trying to grow without losing themselves

If you’ve ever wondered how to balance motherhood and business, passion and practicality, or ambition and alignment - this episode is a must-listen.

xo, Heather

Connect with Nancy, So Happi Together

Website | Instagram

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• Meehee Hanbok 
• Ellen Nossi Bojagi
• Cool Beans Bingsu
• Rice Blossoms

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