Wine and Dine Me Podcast
This is a home to episodes of The Wine and Dine Me Podcast - Reagan’s candid take on hospitality, sophisticated events, leadership, and the standards behind unforgettable experiences. Through conversations with planners, photographers, designers, hospitality leaders, and other creative operators, the podcast offers an honest look at what actually makes something exceptional.
Expect behind-the-scenes perspective, thoughtful conversation, and content rooted in taste, service, and substance.
Alex Schon
A photographer should not be another moving part you have to manage. In this episode, Alex Schon and Reagan break down zero-management partnership, obsessive hospitality, and the “one-inch rule” that separates a polished production from a weekend that only looks polished.
Laura Somma
In this episode of The Wine and Dine Me Podcast, Reagan sits down with Italy planner Laura Somma to talk about what high-stakes events really require: discretion, directness, and a calm standard that does not bend under pressure. They get into privacy-first logistics, why the most sophisticated hosts crave simplicity, and how multi-country wedding weekends are changing the definition of experience.
Lynn easton
A polished event can look effortless - but authority and calm are built long before guests arrive. In this episode, Lynn Easton shares what it really takes to lead at the highest level: confident direction, clear budgeting, and systems strong enough to hold under pressure (including her platform, eventPERCH)
Calder clark
A candid conversation with Calder Clark on what actually protects an event: clear expectations, smart boundaries, and design that functions as well as it photographs. We talk value (not just price), why the bill payer needs a seat at the table early, and how Calder builds a point of view without living on the scroll.
Candice Lorraine Soffner
Resilience doesn’t always look like strength—it often looks like showing up anyway. In this episode, Reagan sits down with Charleston creative Candice Lorraine Soffner to explore what it means to rebuild with grace, lead with kindness, and find renewal through honest reinvention. Together, they unpack the delicate balance between confidence and humility, community and competition, and the quiet bravery required to start again.
Persephone
Marketing in the luxury space isn’t about chasing every platform or paying to be on every list—it’s about knowing your numbers, understanding your audience, and focusing on what actually converts. In this conversation with Persephone Maglaya, CEO of The Media Socialites, we unpack the real ROI of marketing, the vanity trap of industry recognition, and why transparency is the new luxury.