033: Forging a New Path: From Therapist to Bridal Coach with Kara Ghassabeh
The Uncommon Couch
033: Forging a New Path: From Therapist to Bridal Coach with Kara Ghassabeh
As an uncommon therapist with unique ideas, you might find that you create a brand new service that fills an important need! That’s exactly what my amazing client, Kara Ghassabeh did. Kara is a bridal coach that helps brides navigate the stressful engagement period, build strong relationships with those that matter most, and manage wedding drama with grace.
She talks about how she recognized the need for this service throughout her own experience as a bride. Kara and I discuss some of the big changes that occur for brides after they get engaged and what challenges this can bring up for a lot of people.
She dives into common struggles that brides have and the myth of the bridezilla. We also explore some of the different ways she’s had to help brides during the pandemic as weddings have had to undergo some big changes.
What you’ll find in this episode:
How she got into bridal coaching
When people should consider bridal coaching
The big changes that come after you start your engagement
How a bridal coach can help you in ways beyond wedding planning
Common struggles that people come to her with
Her experience with stepping into a new field
The myth of where bridezilla comes from
How she’s had to support brides during the pandemic
About Kara:
Kara Ghassabeh is a Bridal Coach who helps engaged women manage wedding drama with grace so they can have stronger relationships with those who matter most. She helps couples design their unique ceremony and brides navigate unexpected conflicts with family, friends, and fiances. Kara believes strongly that what happens during the engagement is a critical yet often overlooked glimpse into the marriage.
Kara has her masters in social work from the University of Pennsylvania, her life coaching certification from the Martha Beck Institute, and a lifelong passion for weddings. She lives in Bethesda, MD with her husband and two young daughters.
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Quotes:
“At the end of the day when you look back, how did you treat the people closest to you?” - Kara
“That’s a person that needs support, that’s what that means to me when I see the term bridezilla.” - Kara
“This is a really critical time for people and there are so many dynamics that are at play that impact the bride.” - Alyssa