I was Raised in a Contemporary Cult! The Jove Meyer Story

02/09/2025 51 min Temporada 2 Episodio 6
I was Raised in a Contemporary Cult! The Jove Meyer Story

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Internationally acclaimed wedding planner Jove Meyer shares his powerful journey - from walking away from a contemporary cult and an arranged marriage after coming out, to building one of the most inclusive and nationally recognized wedding businesses. In this episode, he opens up about finding love, why a prenup strengthened his marriage, and his unfiltered take on wedding trends, personalization, and celebrity ceremonies. Perfect for couples planning a wedding, anyone curious about prenups, and those seeking inspiration on living authentically.In this episode you’ll learn:✔️ How leaving the cult reshaped his life and career✔️ Why inclusivity and The Ally Pledge changed the wedding industry✔️ What his own wedding taught him about love and authenticity✔️ How a prenup protected his marriage and lowered stress✔️ His candid take on trends, personalization, and celebrity weddingsChapters:00:00 – Cold Open & Intro00:00:25 – Background Story & First Wedding00:01:33 – Arranged Marriage and “Cult” Upbringing00:04:24 – Leaving the Church Behind00:06:06 – Moving to New York City00:06:39 – Redefining Love, Belonging, and Inclusivity00:11:07 – Hospitality First & The Ally Pledge00:16:20 – Planning and Experiencing His Own Wedding00:18:11 – Meeting Kyle on Tinder During COVID00:20:09 – Family Acceptance and Learning Love00:28:11 – Activism and Rights Under Threat00:31:18 – Why a Prenup Was a No-Brainer00:33:02 – Wedding Trends vs. True Personalization00:44:07 – Thoughts on Bezos’ Celebrity Wedding00:49:34 – Final Advice for Engaged CouplesFind Jove on IG @jovemeyer and on his website jovemeyer.com ❤️Explore HelloPrenup's brand and offerings:Website: helloprenup.comIG: @helloprenupTT: @helloprenupYT: ‪@helloprenupHello Prenup and its tools are not a substitute for the advice or services of an attorney, but can connect you with an independent attorney in most states.Whether you're single, engaged, married, or divorced, the HelloPrenup Podcast is committed to presenting you the best-in-class thought leaders in the love, wedding, marriage, and life planning space. Connect with HelloPrenup: Website Instagram TikTok YouTube

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