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The Celebrant Talk ShowFix pricing, not pricesHannah, a new celebrant, has asked us to talk about pricing, prices, how to price yourself as a celebrant and whether it's ok to charge less when you're first starting out.2025-04-251h 10The Celebrant Talk ShowWe have concepts of a planWe delve into things you might need to know as a new celebrant joining the wedding industry - how to start and build a business, how to be friends with the rest of the industry, and how to be a better celebrant than you were yesterday. Let us know if there's anything you want us to talk about at hello@celebrant.fm!2025-03-311h 06The Celebrant Talk ShowThe podcast episode about the email about the regulations recorded on a school nightYou probably got that email sent to all celebrants about the Marriage Regulations legislation and the "new" requirement in the code of practice regarding "reasonable and timely responses" to requests from marrying couples. This episode of the Celebrant Talk Show podcast also covers service contracts in regards to tropical cyclones approaching Brisbane and our encouragement to you to conduct a risk analysis of your celebrancy business.2025-03-0435 min
The Celebrant Talk ShowWould you rather less episodes recorded really well or more episodes recorded poorly like this one?In this episode of The Celebrant Talk Show, hosts Josh Withers and Sarah Aird discuss a viral news story about a Melbourne man who illegally performed five weddings without proper certification.
While battling their own technical difficulties with phone recording, they dive into the implications of fake celebrants, the extensive training required to become a legitimate celebrant, and ways to build trust in the profession.
Josh and Sarah explore how celebrants can establish legitimacy through professional practices, from proper email domains to pricing strategies, while debunking common misconceptions about the role. 2024-11-2322 minThe Celebrant Talk ShowThe one recorded at 100 kilometres per hourJoin Josh Withers and Sarah Aird as they explore the critical world of data security for celebrants. Starting with a demonstration of iOS 18.1's new call recording feature, the conversation delves into the sensitive nature of marriage documentation and how celebrants can better protect their clients' data.Learn about the risks of digital storage, the importance of data minimisation, and practical solutions including encrypted vaults and secure file sharing.Whether you're tech-savvy or just starting to think about digital security, this episode provides essential...2024-11-1142 minThe Celebrant Talk ShowCharissa and Scott got up real high in their weddingEnjoy this recording from the Insights series2024-10-3139 minThe Celebrant Talk ShowInsights into Kim & Zac's Cronulla weddingEnjoy this recording for the Celebrant Institute insights series2024-10-2523 minThe Celebrant Talk ShowInsights into Madelin and Jeremy's Frogmore Creek weddingEnjoy this recording from the insights podcast series2024-10-1841 minThe Celebrant Talk ShowHow Sharon and Adam chose Tim Maddren to be their celebrant and MCEnjoy this interview from our insights podcast series on the Celebrant Institute2024-10-1830 minThe Celebrant Talk ShowListen to an AI podcast generator read the marriage lawsThis podcast episode was generated with NotebookLM2024-10-1315 minThe Celebrant Talk ShowThey just decided to extend that to all weddingsHello and thank you for having us back in your ears! This episode we're chatting about separate meetings, consent, and celebrant pricing. We really want to hear from you with anything you want us to talk about, or anything you might disagree with! Hit us up at hello@celebrant.fm2024-10-1158 minThe Celebrant Talk ShowThe one about the remote witnessing becoming lawToday's episode is all about the Australian marriage law changes that came in to place on the 12th of June 2024.
For more information read the blog post about it and the email out.2024-06-1223 minThe Celebrant Talk ShowSarah-Louise's trip to the wedding trail and her Maleny weddingTake a preview at the Celebrant Institute Insights podcast offering by listening in to this preview of an episode where bride from the Sunshine Coast, Sarah-Louise, shares how she has planned her whole Maleny wedding with a FIFO (to South Africa!) groom, and why she chose Jay Flood as her celebrant.
Visit celebrant.institute/insights to listen to the full podcast and become an Insights member today.2024-05-0348 min
The Celebrant Talk ShowJust a bunch of gibberish + new legislation & a quiet wedding industryHello everyone! It's been almost a year since we were in your ears - honestly, we just haven't had much to say. But we've got a bit to say today! We chat about the Attorney-General's Portfolio Miscellaneous Measures Bill and how long it's taking to get through Parliament.
You can read Sarah's articles about it here: https://celebrant.institute/legal/exciting-new-re-remote-witnessing-of-noims/
https://celebrant.institute/legal/our-submission-to-the-senate-inquiry-into-the-ag-portfolio-miscellaneous-measure-bill-2023/
https://celebrant.institute/legal/report-of-the-senate-inquiry-into-the-ag-portfolio-miscellaneous-measure-bill-2023/
We also chat about the state of the wedding industry worldwide and what we're do...2024-04-181h 02The Celebrant Talk ShowTori Brown's Path to Passion and PurposeIn this enlightening episode of the Celebrant Talk Show, host Josh Withers delves into the captivating world of new celebrants with guest Tori Brown from Grace and Soul Celebrancy. A recent graduate of the Certificate IV in Celebrancy at the Celebrant Institute, Tori shares her unique and inspiring journey towards becoming a celebrant.
Throughout the conversation, Tori opens up about her personal experiences that shaped her path, including a life-altering tragedy and her unexpected venture into public speaking. Her story is a powerful reminder of the profound impact of life events on our career choices and the impo...2024-01-2428 minThe Celebrant Talk ShowMusician-Turned-Celebrant: Ryan's StoryWelcome to another engaging episode of the Celebrant Talk Show, where we explore the diverse journeys of newly authorised celebrants in Australia. Today, I, Josh Withers, have the pleasure of hosting Ryan Enright from Paper Hearts, a Melbourne-based wedding musician who has recently embarked on a new journey as a celebrant.
In this episode, Ryan shares his unique transition from being a musician to becoming a celebrant – a decision influenced by the COVID-19 pandemic and the desire to up-skill during challenging times. We delve into the realities of the Cert IV in Celebrancy program, discussing its intensity and tho...2024-01-1820 minThe Celebrant Talk ShowJourney to Joy: Rachel Ivy McDermott-Magrath's Celebrant AdventureWelcome to another enriching episode of the Celebrant Talk Show, where we delve into the inspiring journeys of those who've embarked on the path of becoming a celebrant. Today's episode features Rachel Ivy McDermott-Magrath, known professionally as "The Ivy Aisle," who shares her captivating story from planning her own wedding to becoming a sought-after celebrant in Gippsland, Victoria.
Rachel's conversation with us is not just a narrative of her transition into celebrancy but also a beacon of guidance for anyone considering this heartfelt profession. She reflects on the pivotal role her mentor, Sheridan Newham, played in her journ...2024-01-1023 minThe Celebrant Talk ShowFresh Faces in Celebrancy: Melissa Edwards' Energetic EntryIn this vibrant episode of the Celebrant Talk Show, host Josh Withers welcomes the enthusiastic Melissa Edwards, a newly minted celebrant who completed her Certificate IV in Celebrancy with the Celebrant Institute.
As part of our series on fresh celebrants, Melissa shares her inspiring journey - from witnessing her sister's wedding to becoming a celebrant herself.
With a passion for creating inclusive ceremonies and a unique, relaxed style, Melissa is redefining the celebrant scene.
Join us for an enlightening conversation full of practical insights, personal stories, and the highs and lows of starting out...2024-01-0418 minThe Celebrant Talk ShowHow to Celebrate and Not HyperventilateIn this engaging episode of the Celebrant Talk Show, host Josh Withers takes us through an insightful conversation with Megan Studman, a new celebrant who has recently completed her certification with the Celebrant Institute. Megan talks about her journey, from her initial decision to become a celebrant during Melbourne's lockdowns to the completion of her Certificate 4 in Celebrancy. She shares the challenges and triumphs she faced, including the nerve-wracking wait for her registration from the Attorney General's Department and the excitement of conducting her first wedding.
Listeners will find valuable advice on navigating the overwhelm of starting...2023-12-2016 minThe Celebrant Talk ShowFrom Dietitian to 'I Do'sIn this episode of the Celebrant Talk Show, Josh Withers interviews Amy McNeilly, a recent graduate from the Celebrant Institute. Amy, who works as a clinical dietician, pursued celebrancy to engage more with people, inspired by a celebrant she admired. The training was challenging, especially during the pandemic, taking two years to complete. She emphasizes the role's complexity and the importance of personalizing ceremonies. Her initial celebrant work began with friends' weddings, and she plans to develop a more structured marketing strategy. Josh concludes by encouraging new celebrants and highlighting the value of their unique contributions.2023-12-1318 minThe Celebrant Talk ShowMeet Lachie, Weddings by the BeardIn this exciting episode of the Celebrant Institute's Celebrant Talk Show podcast, join your host, Josh Withers, as he continues his series of insightful interviews with recent graduates and new celebrants. This episode features a conversation with Lachlan "Lachie" Grisold, the dynamic Melbourne-based marriage celebrant behind "Weddings by the Beard." Lachie shares his fresh perspectives on the celebrancy world, discussing his journey from completing his Certificate IV in Celebrancy to creating unique and memorable wedding experiences. Tune in for an episode full of inspiration, practical advice, and Lachie's unique approach to celebrating love.2023-12-0722 minThe Celebrant Talk ShowOpen up the old internet and just toss some stuff in there. People love it.Josh wrote an article on the Celebrant Institute website which received lots of feedback, and Sarah had some thoughts on it. Here's the link to the edited article, and the archived version from before this podcast episode.2023-05-0148 minThe Celebrant Talk ShowEmail is the worstA terribly poor recording of the Celebrant Talk Show with Josh and Sarah this week, Josh's laptop got drunk.
Topics on this episode include:
Does ageism exist in celebrancy?
Being a celebrant with a disability
Email systems and we're changing them and email is hell
Changing the Marriage Act of 1961, Josh's 2023 project.
2023-03-251h 16
The Celebrant Talk ShowMaybe it will inspire some of us to restJosh is moving to Mexico, Sarah's still not at rest but she has found a spectacular little trick for funerals using iMovie. Still no movement on the NOIM video witnessing push, and we're meeting with the AGD next month.2022-10-0546 minThe Celebrant Talk ShowHappy Podcast New Year!We know, we know, we've been away for a whole year, but we're back! In this episode we talk about where we're both at in July 2022, and the major things that have happened in celebrancy and at the Celebrant Institute in the last 12 months:
new forms released 1 September 2021
changes to compulsory OPD
new Cert IV in Celebrancy released
new PD options released
amazing meeting with the Marriage Law and Celebrants Section - email marriagecelebrantssection@ag.gov.au with your examples of why being able to witness signatures on NOIMs over Zoom should be made permanent
We're hoping t...2022-07-131h 15The Celebrant Talk ShowWe're not going to charge you more money, it's okWe're tired, and we know you are all tired too. In this episode we catch up on each other's news, and chat about value (and how it's difficult to articulate!) and how OPD is going in 2021.2021-07-141h 20The Celebrant Talk ShowAdvanced OPD topic on how to skin a rabbitAfter a six month break from podcasting because our world's got crazy and busy, we talk about what was keeping us busy. Namely, reschedules and postponements and cancellations of weddings, and how that's affecting the whole industry.
Plus we go over our 2021 OPD - ongoing professional development - program in great depth. You're going to love it! Go to www.celebrant.training to see the whole offering.2021-04-081h 24The Celebrant Talk ShowBe the CEO your wedding celebrant business needs you to beIt's time to life up our heads from managing, or surviving, in our wedding celebrancy business, and to actually lead our businesses to a place where they bring us joy and happiness again.
This episode of the podcast is with someone who helps people like us do things like that, Heidi Thompson from Evolve Your Wedding Business. Heidi is hosting the Wedding Business CEO Summit later this month and Josh is speaking at the summit on automating your customer journey.
Celebrant Institute members and Celebrant Talk Show listeners get a free ticket to the summit...2021-01-1531 min
Effortless Weddings PodcastLet's Get Married - with Josh Withers Marriage CelebrantThis episode I chat with Marriage Celebrant Josh Withers from the sunny Gold Coast.
Very well know across all of the Australian wedding industry, Josh is a professional who not only works his arse off to give all of his couples the best ceremony possible, but he also strives to equip all Celebrants to do the same thing for their couples.
Performing weddings all over the globe, as well as running two of his own podcasts, this guy has some great industry insights and advice that’s especially relevant in the current climate, but also im...2020-11-1831 minEffortless Weddings PodcastSpeaking Words of Wisdom - with Sarah Aird Civil CelebrantToday I chat with Sarah Aird, an award-winning marriage celebrant in Melbourne who is affectionately known within the industry as “The Oracle”, due to her unsurpassed knowledge of the legal requirements for getting married in Australia.
Sarah also shares her expertise with new and current Celebrants in a way that is friendly and approachable, through her training and membership programs.
www.sarahaird.com.au
www.facebook.com/sarahairdcivilcelebrant
www.instagram.com/sarahairdcivilcelebrant
https://www.lifeskillstraining.com.au – Certificate IV in Celebrancy training and Ongoing Professional Development for Celebrants.
http...2020-11-0440 minThe Celebrant Talk ShowWas the tinsel an acknowlegement?After meeting with the Marriage Law and Celebrants Section of the Attorney-General's Department, Josh and Sarah bring you all the updates to marriage forms, OPD in the years ahead, signing NOIMs online, plus we've got some helpful tips on social media content and live streaming wedding ceremonies.2020-10-311h 16The Celebrant Talk ShowTasmania (BDM) gets the internetSarah chats to Tasmanian celebrant Kathleen Pavlic-Ryan about the brand new online registration system available through Births, Deaths, and Marriages Tasmania!x2020-09-3022 minThe Celebrant Talk ShowThe one in a hotel room with a lawyerAfter five months of fighting for wedding vendors affected by COVID-19 lockdowns, cancellations, postponements, delays, booking fees, deposits, contracts, and the wasteland that is the wedding industry in August 2020, Kathryn from Hallet Law joins the podcast to talk about it all, and about her new service contract product which you can get from hallettlaw.com.au2020-08-281h 20The Celebrant Talk ShowPreparing for the aftertimeIn today's Celebrant Talk Show podcast episode recorded Saturday August 1, 2020, we talk about how branded face masks should in no way be a thing, giving terrible advice to couples about COVID-19 lockdowns, preparing for the aftertime, how to make a customer journey, our new Celebrant Institute membership software (Memberful), and can celebrants act as a JPs in their community?2020-08-011h 23
The Celebrant Talk ShowI think I've already mentioned this on the podcastIt’s been 7 weeks since marriage equality finally became a thing. Australia has figured out that all people are actually just people…So what is the LGBTTQQIAAP alphabet soup? Today S & J take a detailed look at CRM systems and processes and hash out the customer journey they take their couples on. There are heaps of tips and hints that may add some value for you and your clients. Feel free to steal, and if you have any further tips suggestions or questions email or send a recorded voicemail message to: hello@celebrant.institute2020-06-071h 39The Celebrant Talk ShowLuna's debut on the podcastLegal help, cancellations thanks to COVID-19, OPD over Zoom update, how to become a travelling celebrant, and how to get audio to videographers, all in this podcast episode with Sarah and Josh.2020-06-051h 12
The Celebrant Talk ShowA terrible time to buy a businessRecorded on April 21 in the year of COVID-19, live on Facebook and here in the podcast. Talked about how OPD has moved to webinar, how business is in the era of the coronavirus, do we need business cards any more, and what to do if you're now doing a small wedding instead of a big wedding.2020-04-2154 min
The Celebrant Talk ShowKaren would like to talk to the Coronavirus managerAs everyone else in the world is doing, this episode we're talking about the coronavirus, aka COVID-19. How is it affecting the wedding industry? How is it affecting us specifically? Get in touch if you want to tell us how you're feeling: hello@celebrant.fm2020-03-2458 min
The Celebrant Talk ShowI'm a CEO now!Thank you again for listening! This episode we chat about:
• Sarah's exciting news
• Privacy implications of hiring a virtual assistant
• That old chestnut: thoughts about charging for travel and how to do it
As always we welcome your thoughts and feedback at hello@celebrant.fm!.2020-03-061h 07
The Celebrant Talk ShowDo not murderIt's our first episode for 2020, and in this one we chat about:
• the Celebrant Institute's new partnership with Pod Legal
• the pros and cons of leveraging the bushfire crisis (or any other charitable cause) for business purposes
• what happens when a party changes their name before the marriage but after the NOIM has been lodged
• a reminder that celebrants are not the police or the immigration department or anything other than celebrants
As always, let us know if there's anything you'd like us to chat about on a future episode!2020-01-1258 min
The Celebrant Talk ShowThe one with the solid tangentIt's a month until Christmas and here we are again with another episode of your favourite podcast! This episode Josh and Sarah chat about the latest newsletter from MLCS, our thoughts about OPD into the future, our obligations in an online environment, not stressing too much about the smaller details of the marriage paperwork, and how to bring the magic to every single ceremony.2019-11-251h 38
The Celebrant Talk ShowWritten to elicit a responseOn todays episode, we discuss our seat at the big table with MLCS, caping celebrant numbers, and the new survey that was written to coerce celebrants into doing less OPD, the implications for the industry and what you can do about it. We also look at the celebrants obligations in an online environment and we finish the episode discussing the inclusion of children at ceremonies.
1.30 Preshow banter
6.23 MLCS inclusion for Celebrant Institute
15.55 Capping celebrant numbers
33.46 The survey that was written to elicit a response
45.27 Recap of electronic environment questions2019-10-171h 04
The Celebrant Talk ShowAre we finished being angry at Glenn yet?A wide variety of celebrant chat in this episode! Celebrant Institute turns one (happy birthday!). We recap our first year and what we have accomplished. We discuss Glenn’s feedback from our previous episode plus general discussion on industry updates.
0.40 Sarah’s nicknames
4.00 Global Climate strike
8.50 1st year anniversary for Celebrant Institute!
14.11 Sarah is now training through CI
16.37 Community over competition and raising the industry standard
24.57 LGBTQI Awareness
27.17 Are we still mad at Glenn for his feedback?
29.11 Signing the certificates
41.06 Can we h...2019-09-211h 04
The Celebrant Talk ShowLadies and Gentlemen and Everyone Else!Today on the podcast we're super lucky to be joined by Glenn Mackay, who is an award-winning wedding MC and DJ in SE Queensland. He's seen hundreds of wedding ceremonies while he's been playing the ceremony music, and we're delighted to have him talk to us about his thoughts about what celebrants can do better.
Remember: this is only Glenn's opinion! We're not suggesting anyone has to do anything Glenn says. But it's always good to be open to new ideas and new ways of thinking, so we hope listening to Glenn will at least make you stop and think...2019-09-061h 18
The Celebrant Talk ShowOn the off chance that no-one knows what this sentence is aboutHello everybody! Thanks for joining us for another episode of The Celebrant Talk Show! This time Josh and Sarah chat about the annual registration fee (pay yours now!), the review of the marriage forms, the epic funeral course Sarah went on (http://www.silvercelebrants.com.au), and the new fact sheet about celebrants’ obligations in an online environment, plus an exciting announcement! As always, shoot us an email at hello@celebrant.fm if you have any questions or topics you’d like us to discuss in an upcoming episode!
What a time to be alive! The Marriage Act 1...2019-07-271h 08
The Celebrant Talk ShowSarah is pretty riled upHi everyone and thanks for tuning in once more! This episode we chat about:
• funeral training and why Sarah continues to attend it, even with her level of experience
• funeral photography:
• https://thefuneralphotographer.com.au/
• https://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-11-07/meet-john-slaytor-sydney-funeral-photographer/9113246
• outcomes from the May meeting between the Marriage Law and Celebrant Section and representatives of celebrant associations
• the disaster that is the Victorian BDM marriage registration system, and what's currently going on with it
• why join or stay in an associatio...2019-05-301h 21
The Celebrant Talk ShowThe emotional bit, with Vickie Musni, personality trainerA special guest, Vickie Musni, on the podcast this week to talk about the upcoming Celebrant Institute conferencewhere she's talking plus hosting a workshop on how personalities work themselves into your business. Get your tickets to the conference and Vickie's workshop at the conference web page.2019-04-2241 min
The Celebrant Talk ShowMoney, money, moneyIn this episode we discuss being a full-time celebrant, off the back of the results of the annual CoCA celebrant survey and a subsequent article on the ABC website plus we talk all things Celebrant Institute conference!2019-04-171h 03
The Celebrant Talk ShowGod bless the Facebook GroupsHello again everyone! Today Josh and Sarah are actually recording this from the same room! Amazing and awesome. We had a bunch of topics we planned to talk about, but instead it appears we ended up talking about the importance and difficulty of language for almost an hour. Hopefully you'll find something interesting in there!2019-04-0859 min
The Celebrant Talk ShowYou gotta know when to fold 'emGet the low down on Sarah’s’ new Cert 4 in training with the Kick Start Session explained. Followed by the Marriage Celebrant Matters Autumn Newsletter Debrief. Josh gets a high five from all celebrants with the Electronic Transaction Act Commonwealth Legislation – Sighting ID over Skype. And lastly a big D&M session on the VIC BDM RIO System and how to get it working properly for you. Sarah is here to save us all!
2.30 Where we are both at this time as it is our first blog since December – Personal Info.
6.42 Sarah’s Cert 4 Training
8.29 Kick Start Session Explained – 5 Days face to face...2019-03-151h 31
The Celebrant Talk ShowThese vows are bad, I'm outThanks for having us in your ears again! This episode we catch up on what's been going on in both our lives over the past three months, we follow up on a few issues from the last episode, and we chat about what's to come in 2019! Topics covered include:
• Josh's baby and new house!
• Sarah's new training job! (talentedtraining.com.au/)
• paying your celebrant registration fee
• marriage statistics (www.abs.gov.au/ausstats/abs@.nsf/mf/3310.0)
• Dubsado, Tave and Xero2018-12-211h 26
The Celebrant Talk ShowIs that wedding today?Hello again and thanks for tuning into The Celebrant Talk Show! This episode we chat about:
- wedding planners
- receiving identity documents electronically
- Celebrant software: which package is better?
- the importance of paying your registration fee as soon as you receive the invoice
- what happens when a party isn't consenting?
Let us know any thoughts!2018-09-221h 26
The Celebrant Talk ShowThe one about the wedding pornWe chat about the importance of exchanging value and not simply expecting things for free, we give a rundown of what we've written about for the Celebrant Institute over the past month, and we talk a bit about Vic BDM's new online system (spoiler alert, it's coming "soon").
00:04.14 Consolidating photos, systems and using Dropbox.
00:11:45 Expecting something for nothing, and why its not OK. Value those that assist you with their intellectual property, and how.
00:32:35 The Celebrant Institute progress, what's on there currently.
00:41:16 The what, when and how of Social media as a celebrant.
00:48:49...2018-08-081h 00
The Celebrant Talk ShowWe don't think you're smart enough to get two emails in the one dayWe recorded this episode on 6 July 2018, before Sarah had a chance to read the fact sheet from the AGD about the change in the one month's notice period, so we don't discuss that in the episode. Sarah will write more about that change soon; suffice to say she's fighting it because she believes it's a mis-interpretation of the Acts Interpretation Act.
In this episode we launch The Celebrant Institute: what it is, why we're doing it, and why we hope you'll support us!
As always, please check in at hello@celebrant.fm if you have...2018-07-081h 07
The Celebrant Talk ShowI've watched celebrants read a newspaperSarah & Josh, chat about Sarah's experience performing Eurydice Dixon's funeral; Paperwork only, legals only, registry style weddings and the legalities surrounding them; Copyright for marriage celebrants.
1.30 Advice and tips for anyone using a microphone
3.00 Sarah talks about her experience of conducting Eurydice Dixon’s funeral
14.10 Josh discusses IGTV
29.58 Sarah & Josh discuss Legal’s only/Registry Style/Paperwork only weddings and what makes them legal.
54.33 Copyright for Marriage celebrants
60.00 Discussions around exhibiting at wedding expos2018-06-221h 28
The Celebrant Talk ShowA tribute to the greatest episode in the worldSarah & Josh spend most of this episode talking about some major changes in the legalities of how we do our work:- changes to the gender and sex questions on the NOIM through an updated Compulsory OPD booklet- the new Marriage Regulations 2017- the new Draft Guidelines on the Marriage Act.
1.20 Is there such a thing as wedding season
3.00 – Sarah and Josh’s ramblings
6.29 Josh & Sarah discusses Pa systems
14.19 Wedding industry conference
15.30 Josh’s enquiry process
22.20 Josh & Sarah discuss their marketing process
26.45 Changes to the legisla...2018-05-2957 min
The Celebrant Talk Show"Gay weddings" are not a thing, they're just "weddings"As the introduction on the title address says gay-weddings are NOT a thing they are just weddings!!
This podcast features Josh and Tara Baker who is one of the brains behind Dancing With Her a publication for LGBTQ+ women in love.
Together Josh and Tara discuss a range of topics that people within the LGBTQ+ community face on a daily basis and how the language we use is vitally important when connecting to couples. The need to be authentic in what we share, do we use the correct language on our paperwork, no longer using t...2018-04-2342 min
The Celebrant Talk ShowWe're not so desperate anymoreDelivered with love and setting the tone for what was is to follow in this Podcast. Immersing their audience in a story is something both Josh and Sarah do because a well-told presentation will stick in their audience's brain for years to come!
2:17: Victorian/Melbourne Death Scene. How's life in the funeral industry? why celebrants must diversify their roles within the industry, not just rely on one form of industry work. Figures from Springvale Botanical Cemetery show the drop-in funerals for February and March. With no apparent reason, the bottom fell out of this market. there is a...2018-03-261h 04
The Celebrant Talk ShowIt's the Mabo of the thingWe know it’s been a while, but welcome back to The Celebrant Talk Show! In this episode we’re responding to questions from you, our lovely listeners. Feel free to send us your questions by email to hello@celebrant.fm, or even record yourself asking us your question and send us the audio file!2018-03-021h 21
The Celebrant Talk ShowImagine that you're on a date with FacebookIt's January - the traditional enquiries season for the wedding industry. Sarah and Josh reveal what their business focus is at the start of each year, and discuss in detail their process for dealing with an initial enquiry.
Times and topics
01.50 Marriage equality - following up from the last podcast, it's now one month after the changes to the legislation
05.40 New question on the NOIM: Q1 Description of party
10.15 Difference between 'partner' and 'spouse'
10.33 New question on the NOIM: Q4 Sex
13.37 Enquiries season (January) is here
16.19 Some wedding DJ love
17.04 The January Process - marketing, directories, expos; it is (or...2018-01-151h 05
The Celebrant Talk ShowSarah answers all of Josh's stupid questions about marriage equality and what it means for marriage celebrantsMarriage equality has come to Australia! Finally! And it came in like a wrecking ball, changing everything for marriage celebrants whilst also delivering equality, love, and compassion to a large part of our population. There's so many questions to be asked about marriage equality and what it means for celebrants, so we hope you enjoy this episode - Josh is sorry for his terrible audio quality, it was recorded in a Brisbane co-working space which was noisey and echoey, sorry!
Is Australian society now doomed? Is my marriage now less valid?
This episode answers so m...2017-12-231h 07
The Celebrant Talk ShowTop ten tips for new celebrantsOn this special episode, Josh dials in from California to chat with Sarah about their Top Ten Tips for new Celebrants, as requested by Emily. But there are some tips in here for all celebrants, new or not!
• Network, network, network - with anyone in the marriage industry
• Find a buddy/mentor
• Read the Guidelines to the Marriage Act cover to cover, and look at them regularly when you have a question
• Watch lots of ceremonies to find out different ways of doing things
• Learn how to business
• Figure out your differentiator, your point of difference
• Earn your fee ... aka don't just goo...2017-12-1448 min
The Celebrant Talk ShowThe one where we throw eggs at Sarah's houseGet your eggs ready folks, for once Sarah Aird says something controversial. Don't worry though, anything she said is not as bad as whatever Josh has to say.
This episode also dives deep into what price to charge your clients, and why? Everyone has an opinion on this and want to ask the question, but the conversation is taboo right? Not on this podcast! Undercutting, undervaluing our profession, but more importantly encouraging you to charge what you are worth, are just some of the topics we chat through today.
1.00: Rain event/Consider your back up plans! (inclement weather)
1.22: https://tattersallsclub...2017-11-301h 06
The Celebrant Talk ShowThe only podcast banned by the AFCC!Welcome to the only podcast that's officially banned by the Australian Federation of Civil Celebrants. We'd like to thank our families and our industry colleagues for supporting us thus far!
Seriously though, here's another sweet podcast episode, enjoy!
• Emily asks for a podcast episode with top tips for new celebrants, we'll release it soon!
• Marriage celebrant matters, the AGD newsletter is out and boy is it fun/boring. We deliver a blow by blow recap of this industry-defining PDF file.
• CoCA comments "we don't want the right to discriminate" in the SMH
• Send in your feedback - why are you, or are y...2017-11-231h 04
The Celebrant Talk ShowI've never seen marriage paperwork fly like thatTwo marriage celebrants with wedding hangovers bring you this November 6 episode of the Celebrant Talk Show,
In follow-up Evie writes in on the topic of titles for the individuals booking celebrants, and Sean asks how does Josh sign marriage paperwork on an iPad.Topics covered in this talk showAFCC advertising in the "Qantas magazine".Stat dec required for proof of date and place of birth.Listing your pricing and packages live on your website for the public to see.WTF?!? "CoCA does not support the September 2017 guidelines and position paper on the Conflict of Interest and Benefit to Business because the...2017-11-061h 09
The Celebrant Talk ShowI'm not a scientist, it's way above my pay-gradeJosh discovers that not everyone (no-one?) likes a rebrand; Sarah discusses how marriage equality will likely affect celebrants; and why both Josh and Sarah think telling people to kiss is a bit weird. Plus, the Marriage (Queensland) Arrangement 2017, why the marriage industry needs to start being less heterocentric now, and Josh is not a scientist.
0:00 Sarah and Josh have made a thing (podcast). Please send your questions.
2:45 Josh makes a boo boo – a lesson in rebranding.
25:36 What we think marriage equality will mean for celebrants (recorded pre-postal survey).
44:38 How...2017-10-261h 03
The Celebrant Talk ShowWe accidentally started a podcastAnd so it begins. In the very first episode, Josh and Sarah discuss the change in the Conflict of Interest guidelines for marriage celebrants, and introduce the world to their very particular sets of skills; skills they've acquired over their celebrant careers; skills that make them a delight for people like you.
0:00 Josh & Sarah decide to start a podcast.
1:35 Chit chat: Josh discovers how expensive it is to plan a holiday in less than a week; when exactly is "wedding season"?; and the one thing Melbourne wedding expos always seem to forget.
6:27 The...2017-10-1129 min