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The Faith & Work PodcastVoices from the Workplace: Behind the Lens with Aly McCroskeyAly McCroskey, wedding photographer and host of the Oh Happy Day Podcast, shares a powerful perspective of what it means to live out your faith behind the camera. With over a decade in the wedding industry, she shares how beauty, service, and the Holy Spirit collide on event days. From unexpected rainstorms to soul-deep reflections on identity and calling, Aly’s story is equal parts inspiring and practical. This episode is a vibrant reminder that even in high-pressure, creative work, Jesus shows up. HIGHLIGHTS On Obedience: "How many times have I not been obe...2025-04-1143 min
Oh Happy Day PodcastGrowing a Family & Growing a Business: Floral Design & Motherhood with Emily Kaye Floral AtelierToday'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 idols. If you ever struggle with fear of how something in your personal life (like starting a family) would affect your business, we talk about it in this episode. Find Emily O...2024-11-0846 minOh Happy Day PodcastGod's Kindness & Protection: Trusting Him in Business & Relationships with Photographer Eleanor StennerIn 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 challenges of being unmarried in the wedding industry. This episode was so fun and I can't wait for you to hear from her! Find Eleanor Online:https://eleanorstenner.c...2024-10-1745 minOh Happy Day PodcastIt's All About Relationships: Building a Team and Sharing the Gospel with Wedding Painter Chloe CampbellToday'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 to the artistic community, and whether we will work in heaven. You will love hearing Chloe's journey from studying fashion all the way to running a team of 15 people who...2024-10-0356 minOh Happy Day Podcast"It Won't Be Like this Forever": Hair Trends, Health Challenges and Finding Hope with Candice HollubFor 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 trends over the years, how to communicate expectations with clients, and advice for stylists who want to get into education. Candice shares about the health challenges she has faced...2024-09-191h 05Oh Happy Day PodcastFaith Over Fear: Hearing the Holy Spirit with Photographer Lisa VigliottaSeason 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 when we pay attention to the promptings of the Holy Spirit - both at a wedding and in everyday life. I know y'all are going to love this episode as much as I...2024-09-0559 minOh Happy Day PodcastWhen God Makes Hard Things Beautiful: Grief, Motherhood and Wedding Planning with Adrienne RolonAs 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 informs their wedding design, and the powerful thing that happened during a covid-era wedding that impacted her for years. Adrienne is passionate about sharing God's love through serving clients in...2024-05-0955 minOh Happy Day PodcastLet Light Shine Out of Darkness: Lighting Design and the Gospel with Jacob Co CreativeToday'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 kids get older. We wrap up chatting about the theology of light - how Christians are called to be light in dark places and what that looks like in the wedding industry. I really w...2024-05-0233 minOh Happy Day PodcastFaith in the Midst of Uncertainty: Going from Corporate Career to Entrepreneur with Dilshad Yogi SmithToday'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 wedding day. She and I also discuss having faith during the dreaded "engagement gap" and slow down in bookings within the wedding industry (and why we simply need to read our Bibles). I think y...2024-04-1148 minOh Happy Day PodcastWorking Unto The Lord: Serving Our Clients and God with Floral Designer Elise KeyserWhat 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 but also honors the Lord. We chat about struggling with comparison and the surprising thing Gen Z does better than millennials. I think you'll love listening to our discussion about flowers, business, and faith...2024-03-2128 minOh Happy Day PodcastPainting and Pastoring: Art and Faith with Wedding Painter Stephen PopadichI 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 photograph. Stephen and I also discuss the larger picture of how art and artists fit into church, what role the Holy Spirit plays in creativity, and praying for our clients. We...2024-03-0757 minOh Happy Day PodcastGod Always Comes Through: Single Parenting & Resilience with Photographer Jaleccia AtesToday'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 - so get ready for some vulnerability. If you are single in the wedding industry, this episode is for you my friend. Find Jaleccia Online:https://www.jalecciaatesphotos.com@J...2024-02-2241 minOh Happy Day Podcast"It's Not About You": Selflessness and Self Worth with Photographer and Coach Brandon KiddThe 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 will never guess what his major was in college and how that helps him coach other entrepreneurs! This is truly a note-taking episode so get ready to listen to all...2024-02-0841 minOh Happy Day PodcastDon't Bury Your Talent: Using the Gifts God has Given You with Nancy Pauline PhotographyThe 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 lives and how it reminds you to celebrate every day we have. Plus, you'll never guess how old Nancy was when she photographed her very first...2023-12-1424 minOh Happy Day PodcastWhat Thanksgiving Leftovers Have to do with Worship- A Quick Fall Check-In with AlyWant 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/workandfaithweddingindustryOr connect on Instagram: @ohhappydaypodcast2023-11-3007 minOh Happy Day PodcastSurvival Mode: Working Weddings during a Personal Crisis with Handley McCrory SmithIf 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 with discussing where we find inspiration for our work. We get real about how your relationship with God can be affected when bad things happen, and the importance of being vulnerable with...2023-11-0938 minOh Happy Day Podcast"Not Just An Art Project": How your wedding film can impact your marriage with Mckenzie MichaelThis 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 few people I know who actually went to school for what she does in the wedding industry and I loved this fun conversation so much! Find Mckenzie online:@travelhousefilms on Instagram o...2023-10-2641 minOh Happy Day PodcastYour Wedding Vows: The Power of Words with Vow and Speech Writer Amanda LaytonOur 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 probably should leave out of your vows, and we discuss how words speak life into our relationships with others and with God. I think...2023-10-1226 minOh Happy Day PodcastComparison is a Thief: Beauty and How to Use Social Media for Good with Tay BeckerThis 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 Photoshop. The episode wraps up with Tay and I talking about social media and the specific prayer she is asking God for in this season and how it helps her make decisions...2023-09-2825 minOh Happy Day Podcast"I trust you": The three words that change everything with Wedding Planner Meghan CeaseSeason 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't mean your vendors choose everything for you! More importantly, what does it mean to trust God with our businesses and be present with Him in the journey? Find out in this episode!2023-09-141h 02Oh Happy Day PodcastSpring Wrap-Up Episode: What I'm learning right now in faith and businessThe 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 it2. The importance of rest and what it reveals about our trust in God3. The work of the Holy Spirit in creating4. Taking a break from Social MediaI can't wait to b...2023-06-0114 minOh Happy Day PodcastDon't Let Fear Hold You Back: Being Bold in Who God Made You to Be with Garrett RichardsonIt 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 has to do with his pursuit of photography and his wife, how photographing weddings impacts his own marriage, and what moment from his own wedding has s...2023-05-1138 minOh Happy Day PodcastLetting Go of Control: Trusting in God's provision with Floral Designer Kate AsireFlower 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's provision when we just let go and remember it's not all up to us. You can find Kate online at http://www.kateasireflowers.com and on Instagram at @kateasireflowers2023-04-2029 minOh Happy Day PodcastPeople Over Profit: Floral Design with Grace Nguyen from DaisyDaisy FloralsApril 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 flowers. We chat about what a florist does after the wedding reception is over (if you aren't a vendor it might surprise you) and her number one piece o...2023-04-0625 minOh Happy Day PodcastThe Solopreneur Life: Healthy Work Habits with Caroline Ro PhotographyToday'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 heart behind serving clients and their families (she's a pro- she has gotten recommended in the same friend group for 16 couples!). We also discuss the photos people will want 50 years...2023-03-2338 minOh Happy Day PodcastEnjoying the Experience: Wedding Planning with Allie BarhamI 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 trust God to have our best in mind when it comes to our bookings. Beckon Events creates beautiful, layered designs for couples all over the Southeast, and you can f...2023-03-0942 minOh Happy Day PodcastA Spirit Filled Life: Dependence on God vs Ourselves with Videographer Madeline KeeverToday'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 culture for dependence on God. You can find Madeline online at:www.keeverfilms.comhttps://mk-copy.comInstagram: @keeverfilmsFollow Oh Happy Day Podcast on Instagram: @ohhappydaypodcastJoin the Work and F...2023-02-2336 min