Behind the Glamour: Event Planning, Wellness & Stress with Celebrity Planner Nicole Hirsty

In this episode, Kelly Springer chats with elite event planner Nicole Hirsty, founder of Cobalt Events, to explore the surprising connections between event production, mental health, wellness, and nutrition.

Nicole shares behind-the-scenes insights from her career producing high-stakes events for celebrities, corporate brands, and nonprofits — and reveals how stress, expectations, and body image are always part of the conversation leading up to major life milestones like weddings, red carpet events, and corporate galas.

They also discuss how clients prep mentally and physically, the growing importance of wellness activations at events, and how Nicole stays calm while managing multiple personalities, timelines, and high-pressure environments.

Spoiler: Kelly might be showing up at Nicole’s next event...

• Nicole’s experience planning the high-profile wedding for Kyle Richards’ daughter

• The stress behind the scenes — and how event planning actually impacts health

• Why every client (celebrity or not) wants to look and feel their best

• How food, body image, and nutrition tie into every major life event

• The mindset of excellence: why calm leadership is Nicole’s secret sauce

• Tips for protecting your mental health in a high-pressure career

• How Nicole is integrating wellness experiences into luxury events

• Her new lifestyle event series Relish — featuring wine, food, AND wellness

• Nicole’s partnership with Kaiser Permanente, Melissa’s Produce, Lindora, and more

• The importance of strategic thinking, patience, and creativity in scaling a luxury business

"If I'm freaking out, then no one feels safe. I stay calm because I have to hold everyone else together." – Nicole Hirsty

"When you look good, you feel good — and people want to feel their best going into a big day. Food and nutrition are a huge part of that." – Nicole Hirsty

“In my events, every client is a celebrity. It’s their big moment — and we treat them that way.” – Nicole Hirsty

“Wellness is no longer optional in the event world. It’s part of the experience. Food, rest, mindset — it all matters.” – Kelly Springer

Cobalt Events
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🎉 Celebrity weddings, luxury galas, wellness activations, and brand events

Featured Upcoming Event:
Relish – A food, wine, and wellness event in Newport Beach
Includes chef showcases, health panels, and luxury brand pop-ups

Instagram: @cobaltevents
Website: cobaltevents.com

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