Oh Happy Day Podcast

This week's guest is Helena Melendez, owner of Helena Elizabeth Events. She and I discuss the process of switching markets from one part of the country to another, how she got her start in the events industry polishing silverware, and what she wishes brides knew before hiring a planner. Helena and I also chat about one of our favorite wedding design trends right now and how it can change a re...

Today's guest is creative strategist Sacia Matthews! I have personally hired Sacia to do both website and social media consulting for me and can't say enough good things about working with her. Sacia shares how she went from teacher, to successful destination wedding photographer to her current role as a creative and brand strategist. Sacia and I discuss what qualities she looks for in a...

To start off our fall 2025 season of the Oh Happy Day Podcast we have wedding painter Courtney Kibby on today's episode! Courtney shares how the Lord used various interests over the course of her life to lead her to her current career, how photos and paintings are very different (and why you might want both!), and the one wedding favor wedding guests never leave behind. Courtney talks about t...

Today's guest is Emily Phillips of Emily Kaye Floral Atelier and she is a deep thinker, wise mother and calming presence. I loved our conversation about the surprising location she began floral design, the logistics of destination work, and how motherhood has changed her as a business owner. We talked a lot about not letting fear drive your decisions and the temptation to make our businesses...

In today's episode with wedding photographer Eleanor Stenner, we chat about trusting God when booking are slow, the things she loves about her job (one of them will surprise you), and the importance of service. We also discuss the use of AI in editing, outsourcing, and the one song you will hear at almost every wedding. For all my single vendor friends- she also shares some blessings and chal...

Today's guest is a super talented artist and wedding vendor who I've had the pleasure of working with in real life - Chloe Campbell! Chloe is a wedding painter and business owner who shares about building her business into a team of artists, the hard and the good parts about managing people, and the importance of integrity in our work. We also chat about art and the church, ministering t...

For anyone who has dealt with health challenges while running a business, this episode is for you! Candice Hollub, founder of The Lovely Hair Class, shares how her business has grown and evolved from doing wedding hair for another company all the way to educating bridal hair stylists all over the country. (You will never guess how old she was when she did her first wedding!) We dive into hair tren...

Season 6 is here and we are kicking things off with an amazing conversation about the Holy Spirit with wedding photographer and educator Lisa Vigliotta. Lisa and I chat about the ways social media and covid have changed the wedding industry and publications, having the freedom to fail, and the importance of obedience in the face of fear. Lisa also shares some mind-blowing stories of what happens w...

As soon as we recorded this episode, I knew it was meant to go live the week of Mother's Day. Wedding Planner Adrienne Rolon of Hearts Content Events shares how the loss of her mom changed the trajectory of her career, how motherhood changes boundaries in your business and how we both are teaching our kids "how to be a person." Adrienne and I discuss how a client's story inform...

Today's guest is Jacob Towe, co-owner and lighting designer of Jacob Co Creative. Jacob and I chat about what originally got him into lighting design, what he wished photographers knew when documenting a space he's designed, and why sustainability is so important to his business. We also chat about family - from working with your spouse to how your parenting and business changes as your...

Today's episode is with wedding photographer and coach Dilshad Yogi-Smith! We chat about her journey from a corporate career to becoming an entrepreneur and how she is using that journey to help others. Dilshad shares about growing up in a missionary family and the surprising way it affected her career choice, working with her husband and the must have (non-camera) items she brings in a weddi...

What better way to kick off the first week of spring than an episode with a floral designer! Today's guest Elise Keyser is owner of Selah Floral Co in North Carolina. We chat about everything from dealing with failure, setting boundaries, and one thing she wished photographers did differently when photographing florals. Elise also shares about how serving our clients well not only honors them...

I have had the pleasure of working with today's guest at a wedding, which always makes an interview extra fun! Stephen Popadich is a live wedding painter, as well as a pastor and officiant here in Charleston, SC. We chat about managing client expectations, the balance of being both an artist and business owner, and why a wedding painting should look different than an exact replica of a photog...

Today's episode is with Dallas photographer Jaleccia Ates! We chat about the sweetness of photographing a friend's wedding, choosing good wedding vendors and how God is always working behind the scenes. We dive into single parenting, mom guilt, and how God sends encouragement right when you are ready to give up. This might be the first episode where both the guest and I get teary eyed -...

The new season is finally here and we have a great episode for y'all today! Brandon Kidd is a luxury wedding photographer and business coach and we chat about where to find our worth (spoiler: it's not our pricing), trusting God as our provider, and looking at our businesses objectively to truly grow. We get into how to handle rejection from potential clients in a healthy way, and you wi...

The final episode of this season is with the lovely Nancy Pauline Photography! If you've ever felt fear about using the gifts and talents God has given you, this episode is for you. Nancy and I talk about everything from her best piece of wedding advice to what photographers can bring to a wedding day that has nothing to do with their images. We also discuss the impact cancer has had on our l...

Want to know what Thanksgiving leftovers have to do with worship and busy season? Aly pops in for a quick episode about what she's been learning this month.  If you'd like to connect with like-minded wedding vendors, join our Facebook group:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/workandfaithweddingindustry Or connect on Instagram: @ohhappydaypodcast

If you have ever had to work a wedding while going through a crisis in your personal life, this episode is for you. Handley McCrory Smith, the wedding planner behind Handley Breaux Designs, shares her story of the years she had to continue running a business as a single person while experiencing personal trials. We also answer the question, "What does a wedding planner really do?" along...

This week's episode is with videographer Mckenzie Michael of Travelhouse Films and we chat about everything from how videographers and photographers can better collaborate on a wedding day to how your wedding film can impact your marriage. Mckenzie also shares the story behind her business name and how a moment during a worship service really encouraged her in her marriage. She is one of the...

Our guest today is the first ever Vow and Speech Writer I've had on the podcast, and Amanda Layton shares all about the power of words. She and I chat about how a recurring dream led to her writing her wedding vows way in advance, how writing and displaying your vows can impact your marriage and even how long a wedding toast should last. Amanda gives me the scoop of the two words that you pro...

This episode with hair and makeup artist Taylor (Tay) Becker is just the encouragement you need for your weekend! We chat about Tay's favorite beauty products, how the hair and makeup team can set the vibe for the wedding day, and how to handle clients who apologize for their appearance. We also discuss the dangers of comparison, why she no longer uses filters, and boundaries when using Photo...

Season 4 is here!!! I can't wait for you to hear this episode with Meghan Cease of M. Elizabeth Events. Meghan and I chat about our love for NYC, building lifetime relationships with clients, prayer on a wedding day, and what makes luxury wedding planning different (it's not just the money). We also discuss what it means when clients say, "I trust you." Spoiler alert- it doesn&...

The people have spoken (at least on Instagram) - a lot of you voted that my last episode of the spring should be a "what I'm learning" chat, so here you go!  In this short episode I share 4 things that I'm learning related to my business and spiritual life: 1. How my business became an idol and what I'm doing about it 2. The importance of rest and what it reveals about our...

It finally happened 27 episodes in- we have our first male vendor guest on the podcast! Photographer Garrett Richardson and I chat about being bold in following Jesus in our businesses and pushing back against the fear that stops us. If you struggle with the fear of losing out on clients if you are open about your faith, this episode is for you!  Garrett shares what a study abroad trip in college...

Flower month continues with this week's guest - Floral Designer Kate Asire! We chat about how her art degree influences her work, the challenges of staying motivated as a solopreneur, and how the style of your reception affects the types of floral arrangements you should have.  Kate also shares about her journey with control and anxiety while being a new mom during Covid, and leaning into God...