What does luxury really feel like?
This week, I sit down with Akeshi Akinseye of Kesh Events for a conversation that goes far beyond beautiful celebrations.
Akeshi shares why true luxury isn’t always about what people can see or how much something costs, it’s about what they feel. We talk about designing what she calls the “felt journey,” creating experiences with intention at every touchpoint, and why understanding a client’s culture starts with listening, asking better questions, and never assuming.
We also get into what it takes to position yourself at a premium level, the importance of constantly learning, and why personal branding, visibility, and representation matter; especially when it comes to taking up space and doing it with excellence.
Plus, Akeshi takes us inside The Kesh Experience, her education platform for creative professionals, and shares more about her books, including The Art of Celebrating.
There are a lot of gems in this one — especially for creatives who want their work to be remembered for more than just how it looked. Enjoy!
00:00 Luxury Is a Feeling
00:12 Meet Akeshi Akinseye
00:42 Intention and Culture Roots
02:07 Translating Culture to Events
03:11 Listening for Client Clues
04:10 From Cues to Proposals
06:10 Genuine Luxury vs Expensive
07:53 The Felt Journey Explained
09:13 Selling the Feeling Online
11:26 Pricing with Education Value
13:59 Make It About the Client
15:23 Creative Humility Habits
15:57 Learning Everywhere Daily
17:20 Cash Experience Breakdown
18:13 Luxury Market Misconceptions
19:37 Handling Client Resistance
21:01 Why Personal Brand Wins
22:24 Press Visibility Proof
24:06 Representation Take Up Space
26:12 Books Legacy Impact
28:59 Where To Buy Closing
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