A Powerful First: Sasha Souza Mentors Our 2025 World of Weddings First-Time Attendees
One of the most meaningful moments to come out of the 2025 World of Weddings didn’t happen on stage—it happened in the connections formed behind the scenes.
We are incredibly honored to share that one of our keynote speakers, Sasha Souza, generously volunteered to mentor every single first-time attendee at this year’s World of Weddings conference.
This wasn’t a formal requirement.
This wasn’t part of a sponsorship package.
This was a leader in our industry stepping up and saying, “I’ve been there—and I want to help.”
Why This Matters
Attending World of Weddings for the first time can be exciting, inspiring… and a little overwhelming. New faces. Big ideas. So much possibility. Having a trusted industry icon take new attendees under her wing transforms that experience from simply educational into deeply personal and empowering.
Sasha’s commitment reflects exactly what World of Weddings is about:
community over competition, mentorship over gatekeeping, and growth through shared experience.
Meet Our 2025 First-Time Attendees
These talented professionals took a bold step by showing up, leaning in, and saying yes to growth. We are thrilled to watch their journeys unfold:
Atosha Barboza Bennett
Lilly Gresham
Kate Foster
Terri Myrie
Mayuri Parikh
Nina Addeo
Wendy Baratta
Mariela Gonzalez Tardy
Sherry Michelson Hernandez
Shani Falconer
Each of these individuals represents the future of our industry—and we’re proud to support them as they build confidence, connections, and clarity in their careers.
Mentorship in Action
Mentorship isn’t just about advice. It’s about perspective. It’s about helping someone see what’s possible when they’re standing at the beginning of their journey. Sasha’s willingness to mentor this entire group exemplifies leadership at its finest—generous, intentional, and deeply impactful.
We can’t wait to see how these first-time attendees apply what they’ve learned, show up in their businesses, and pay it forward in the years to come.
The World of Weddings Difference
This is what sets World of Weddings apart.
It’s not just a conference—it’s a catalyst.
To Sasha Souza: thank you for leading with heart.
To our first-time attendees: we’re cheering you on every step of the way.
Stay tuned—we have a feeling this is only the beginning of something extraordinary.
