Oh Happy Day Podcast

April is flower month on the podcast and first up we have Grace Nguyen, owner and floral designer with DaisyDaisy Florals in California. Grace shares how the Holy Spirit prompting her to work at a coffee shop led to her floral business, and how God knows us better than we know ourselves. She also shares why she thinks flowers are God's love language to us, along with her personal favorite flo...

Today's episode is with photographer Caroline Howard of Caroline Ro Photography. She and I chat about all things related to life as a solopreneur - loneliness, the importance of community, and healthy work habits for yourself when no one else is there to hold you accountable. I asked her about her solo business retreat and what that entails (I want to do one myself now!), and she shares her h...

I think you will love today's episode with Allie Barham of Beckon Events! We chat about helping couples enjoy the entire wedding planning experience (not just the wedding day), being an unofficial therapist to clients, and how wedding planning is a lot like building a house. Allie shares how she creates work/life boundaries in her own schedule to spend time with her family, and how we can tru...

Today's episode is the first ever videographer on the podcast! Madeline Keever with Keever Films shares how they started their destination based wedding business during Covid, what it's like working with your spouse, and we spill the tea on how to improve videographer/photographer relationships. Madeline also talks about how to live a Spirit-filled life, and trading the self-sufficiency...

Season 3 is here!!!! We are kicking it off with photographer and fellow podcaster Britt Smith. Britt shares what it's liking working with your spouse in the wedding industry, how they have 4 kids and maintain a full time wedding business, and the story behind their business name. We also chat about how to step away from the comparison game with others in the industry to figure out your own me...

In the last episode of the season, I chat with photographer Rian Fuller about her grief journey and how to have hope when the holidays are bittersweet. We also discuss a wedding "trend" that we both are hoping to see more of next year (it might surprise you!), the importance of family photos, and the part of our job that can be a challenge as a creative business owner.  If you or someone...

In this week's episode, calligrapher Maurelle De Los Santos shares how a high school class led to her interest in calligraphy despite her college major being the exact opposite of what she's doing now. We also chat about her life as a homeschooling mom and business owner, how the covid years changed her workshops, and the answered prayer that led to her doing live calligraphy with big br...

In this week's special episode, I share something near and dear to my heart in anticipation of the upcoming gift season- supporting small businesses. All of the guests on the show are entrepreneurs and business owners in the wedding industry, and a lot of y’all that listen are too.  So, today I am going to share some of my favorite businesses that you can support as you buy gifts for loved on...

This week's episode has not one, but two lovely guests! Emily and Brooke of Enhanced by EB are co-owners of a hair and makeup company based out of Charlotte, NC. We chat about loneliness in entrepreneurship, and how gaining a business partner was a literal answer to prayer. I also talk with them about the relationship between photography and hair/makeup, whether you should tell your hair or m...

In this week's episode, I chat with wedding planner Lisa Hearron of My Event Angels about the ups and downs of building a team. We discuss setting expectations with clients, praying with her couples, and what to do about bridezillas. Lisa shares her heart about taking a step back to spend more time with her family, taking Sundays off from weddings, and how we need to fill ourselves up first b...

In today's episode with Caitlin Williams of Forget Me Not Studio and All Boxed Up we discuss her journey from wedding videographer to stationer. Caitlin shares the process and fear of starting a new business during a pandemic (if you need bachelorette supplies- she's got you covered!), and how the Lord used people around her to give her the final push to get started. We also talk about h...

Get out your journals because this is a note-taking episode friends! Wedding Photographer Sarah Bradshaw shares her philosophy on the generational impact of having a healthy marriage, advice about moving your business from one city to another, and why you should hire a wedding planner before a photographer. We also chat about a dream wedding venue where we both want to shoot, why you look the most...

In this episode with wedding and portrait photographer Mallory McClure, we chat about our role as photographers to preserve the present for future generations, the pressure of being a woman in today's world, and the difference between balance and faithfulness. Mallory shares how God pieces together every part of her (and our) story, and the heart behind her new portrait experiences for women....

We are kicking off Season 2 with the wonderful Lorie Lau of HL Lovely Creations. Lorie is a luxury wedding planner in California with her husband Howard. Curious about what it's like to work with your spouse in the wedding industry? Lorie shares some details on how they divide up duties on a wedding day, and what she loves about working with her husband. We also chat about what kind of legacy...

I was totally blown away by this interview with Camille Levi of BA Makeup Company! We talk about how to handle transition and conflict in business in a healthy, God-honoring way. If you are a conflict-avoider (me!), you will be so encouraged by Camille's example of how she prayed through a challenging time in her business. We also discuss loving ourselves with and without makeup, body image,...

In this episode, Karla Lim of Written Word Calligraphy shares how forging her parents' handwriting led to her interest in calligraphy, the importance of writing God's word, and hope for the anxiety that often comes with motherhood. We also chat about whether someone with bad handwriting can learn calligraphy and some fun products for those of us who are too indecisive for a real tattoo....

In my conversation with photographer Sarah Westmoreland Green, we talk about everything from working during football season, her best wedding planning advice as a newlywed, and the importance of community in work, faith and marriage. We also chat about how she's my Instagram Reels inspiration and a fun story about what *appeared* to be a runaway groom. 

I loved this conversation with Australian photographer Naomi Zaki of Spirit and Truth Elopements! When she realized that elopements weren't getting the credit they deserve - particularly amongst Christians - she created an all-inclusive business to educate potential couples and take all the stress out of wedding planning for them. We also talk about the importance of obedience even when it fe...

In this episode, floral designer Roxy Davis with Sweet and Lovely Co shares her wisdom on not being afraid of making mistakes, how she made the transition from wedding cakes to floral design, and all about her Instagram sabbatical. We talk about glorifying God in jobs big and small, her personal faith journey, and she even tells us how to correctly pronounce "peony." This is a note taker...

Ever wonder what happens to floral arrangements after a wedding? I talk about it with today's guest and so much more.  March is flower month on the podcast and we are kicking it off with Laura Union of Lux and Union Floral Design! In this conversation we talk about fun flower facts, trusting your vendors, the importance of prayer and how to see God in his creation. Curious what a floral desig...

Today's conversation is with the lovely ladies of Honour and Blessing Events- Joanna and Sarah. These two are wedding planners from Vancouver, Canada and we talk about what it's like to work with your sister, staying true to yourself as a business owner, and honoring God in your business.  They also share their #1 piece of advice for a bride planning her wedding and we find out about the...

I chat with Dempsey of Water to Wine Hospitality about the inspiration behind her business name, some tips for aspiring wedding planners, and how God calls us to love people who are different than we are. I really loved hearing her heart behind hospitality, celebration, and ultimately serving our clients with excellence. We wrap up with a fun story about a dinosaur at a wedding - can't wait f...

In this conversation with photographer Taylor Heyward of Taylor Rae Photography, we talk about trusting God with your bookings, having grace in motherhood and...rabid raccoons. (Yes, you read that right). Ever wonder how being a mom affects the way you photograph a wedding? We talk about how it's changed the way we shoot and run a business.  You can find Taylor on Instagram: @taylorraephoto a...

I loved this conversation with Charleston photographer Melissa Griffin! We talk about tips for second shooters, how God shows up during a cancer diagnosis, the importance of community and some of the funniest things that have happened to us at weddings.  You can find Melissa on Instagram: @melissagriffinphotography.com or online at https://www.melissagriffinphotography.com . 

Hi friends, welcome to the trailer for the Oh Happy Day Podcast! Before our first interview launches next week, I just wanted to do a brief intro episode to answer a few questions – the biggest one being, “What made you want to start a podcast?”  For those of us that work in the wedding industry, many of us are great at taking care of our clients but not so great at taking care of ourselves.  We g...