The effervescent Emma from Stort Valley Gifting rounds up my short series on eco conscious weddings Recorded in 2023, we talk about the evolution of their shop and gifting range as well as their own wedding and their route into eco consciousness. Her motto is to shop local, reduce your footprint and enjoy what local fellow suppliers can offer... Emma is a fellow Small Business 100 and F:Entrepreneur 100 supplier, and it was so much fun chatting with her. Go and find their shop and get yourself booked in for a tasting soon https://www.facebook.com/stortvalleyspirits https://www.linkedin.com/in/emmacoelho/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/stortvalleyspirits/ https://www.instagram.com/stortvalleyspirits/ https://www.stortvalleyspirits.co.uk For more Funky stuff find me here
The amazing Mercedes, joins me in conversation as we chat about her journey to accredited SWA supplier. She is an inspiration and a valued cheerleader for greener and eco friendly wedding suppliers. Mercedes lives and works mainly in London and Kent...and will travel basically anywhere her electric van can take her. Listen to her story here... Business name: 4YaParty Weddings & Events Website: www.4yaparty.co.uk Email: info@4yaparty.co.uk Social media: @4yaparty on all social platforms FunkyCelebrant
Series 3 kicks off with the amazing Michelle Miles from the Sustainable Wedding Alliance joining me in conversation to talk all things green within the wedding industry. Find out where her journey started and where the SWA are currently, along with all the plans for future sustainability within the wedding industry. If you are a wedding supplier you can find out below website: sustainableweddingalliance.com Carbon Literacy Training - sustainableweddingalliance.com/for-businesses/carbon-literacy/ SWA Instagram - sustainableweddingallianceuk SWA LinkedIn - sustainable-wedding-alliance Michelle's LinkedIn - michellemilesevents If you are part of a couple planning your own sustainable wedding, here's a link for you Couples Instagram - instagramforconsciouscouples There's loads of information and details on how you too can start your own journey. Hope to see some fellow suppliers on the forum, and thanks Michelle for such an informative chat. Funky Celebrant
Welcome back to my podcast. A lot has happened since my last broadcast and I wanted to share some of my journey with you as I talk about celebrating through the grief of losing someone dear to you, both as the honourees (i.e.the couple) a guest or a supplier. Because some days we are all close to tears, but somehow we need to navigate throught it You can find out more about my services on my website Funky Celebrant
In this episode I am chatting with Terri Negus, one of the original celebrants and independent celebrant trainers in the UK. She is the founder & Director of The Fellowship of Professional Celebrants, the organisation I trained with and train for. If you are interested in knowing more about the FPC you can do so via Terri on.... Telephone: 07964 285467 Email: celebranttraining@gmail.com Training website: www.celebranttraining.org.uk FPC Members website: www.professionalcelebrants.org.uk
Very personal funerals. Tamara and Sian lead us through parlour funerals and how they can be so uniquely personal and actually very easy to arrange. Give yourself space and time to organise a good send off. Give yourself time to grieve in a way that honours a life well lived. Enlightening chat about just some of the things you can arrange for a final goodbye thank you to Dulcie, Tamara and Sian for their company and insight. You can contact them here Dulcie James @celebrant_dulcie Tamara Burgess @celebranttamaraburgess Sian Allen @magpieceremonies AND I am here www.funkycelebrant.co.uk @michelle_funkycelebrant
when a group of friends come together over cheese and wine in front of an open log fire and conversations start to flow.... We explore friendship in our 50's and 60's, how they, we have evolved and what we would tell our 25 year old selves. It's amazing how a group of diverse women can come together with commonality, shared self doubts and on some occasions self loathing, but allow themselves to be lifted by their friends. Recorded ahead of IWD 2025, bonds of friendship seem even more important these days. thanks to Jo, Angie, Sher & Hels for indulging me with raw honesty and vulnerability. I adore you all x
When over 20 women come together on a celebrant retreat, magic happens, crown are straightened and love, friendship, laughter and laughter is in abundance. Join me as I chat with just a few of my colleagues who were on the retreat. Starting with the irrepressible Lisa Lister, founder of Independent Celebrant Retreats. Want to know more? Check out @independent_celebrant_retreats over on Instagram or check Lisa out at lisalistercelebrant.com. Thanks to all the lovelies that joined me for an interesting natter during the morning. Tamara Burgess @celebranttamaraburgess Mel Maelo @whiteravenceremonies Helen @treasuredceremoniesinfrance Beth Llewellyn Dulcie James @celebrant_dulcie Vicky Griffiths @hwyl_ceremonies_celebrant Katie Costello @katiesoulmidwife Sara Price @Sarapricecelebrant What are you waiting for? Join in the fun in 2026
A short series of 5 minute or less mindful wedding zen moments. Episode 5 ~The Power of Pause: Reconnecting as a Couple Join me for some mindful moments of zen in an oasis of calm as you take a break from the stress of wedding planning, and remind yourselves who are the most important people in all of this. Let's chat about how we can create the perfect ceremony for you Michelle
A short series of 5 minute or less mindful wedding zen moments. Episode 4 ~ Nature's Inspiration: A Moment of Connection Join me for some mindful moments of zen in an oasis of calm as you take a break from the stress of wedding planning, and remind yourselves who are the most important people in all of this. Let's chat about how we can create the perfect ceremony for you Michelle
A short series of 5 minute or less mindful wedding zen moments. Episode 3 ~ Zen Budgeting: Aligning Finances with Your Values Join me for some mindful moments of zen in an oasis of calm as you take a break from the stress of wedding planning, and remind yourselves who are the most important people in all of this. Let's chat about how we can create the perfect ceremony for you Michelle
A short series of 5 minute or less mindful wedding zen moments. Episode 2 ~ Finding Calm in the Chaos: Stress-Busting Techniques Join me for some mindful moments of zen in an oasis of calm as you take a break from the stress of wedding planning, and remind yourselves who are the most important people in all of this. Let's chat about how we can create the perfect ceremony for you Michelle
A short series of 5 minute or less mindful wedding zen moments. Episode 1 ~ Mindful Rituals for Wedding Planning Join me for some mindful moments of zen in an oasis of calm as you take a break from the stress of wedding planning, and remind yourselves who are the most important people in all of this. Let's chat about how we can create the perfect ceremony for you Michelle
HOW TO BECOME AN ACTIVE LISTENER A great podcast for celebrants and anyone who needs to hone their listening skills. Paula talks us through her top tips on how to truly engage in a conversation. Some of the tips she will be sharing... 1. Build rapport 2. Come into the conversation 'clean' 3. Be prepared to listen 4. Reflection 5. Record it! To hear these and other great tips, come on in for a listen! Paula recommends taking a look at Time To Think and More Time To Think by Nancy Kline to help you hone those skills too. Paula is in the process of of setting up her celebrant business in Sussex and you'll be able to find her via her website Your Personal Celebrant. co.uk soon
A powerful conversation about achieving resilience and some work life balance. A huge thank you to Deborah Page who was so vulnerable and realistic in her sharing of her life experiences. You can find Deborah via her website truetoyoucelebrancy.com or her socials Facebook Instagram And the links as mentioned should you need any help PIP Step Change
In this episode I am chatting with the lovely Zoe Mills Photographer She is at the very start of her eco journey with the SWA and is excited to see where it takes her as she gears up for a busy wedding season after recently moving house Capturing emotion-led natural moments Helping you feeling at ease. Zoe is a photographer with eco-conscious values Follow her here www.zoemillsphotography.com Instagram: instagram.com/zoemillsphoto facebook.com/zoemillsphotography 07958 716 588 contact her here :zoe@zoemillsphotography.com Find out more about Small Business Saturday here Find out more about your favourite Funky Celebrant here
In this episode I am chatting with the fabulous Florrie from de Havilland Memories. We chat about her journey from engineer to stationer and how she is earning her eco credentials... Excellently Executed Stationery Creating Exciting Guest Experiences. de Havilland Memories specialises in producing refined wedding stationery, signage and calligraphy. Using only the highest quality, sustainably sourced materials, your invitations are carefully curated to tell your love story, leaving a lasting impression for your guests and remaining a timeless keepsake. Follow her here www.dehavillandmemories.com Info@dehavillandmemories.com www.instagram.com/dehavillandmemories www.facebook.com/dehavillandmemories www.pinterest.com/dehavillandmemories tel: 07821 140 700 Find out more about your favourite Funky Celebrant here
In this not to be missed, last episode of series 2, I am in conversation with loss and anxiety coach, Dulcie James from Positive Clarity. Dulcie is at the top of her game as an educator and therapist, she can give you the tools to help you regain control of your state. Dulcie shares her processes as we talk about grief, loss and recovery, If you want to know more get in touch with her here. Email: info@positiveclarity.co.uk Web: www.positiveclarity.co.uk Funky Celebrant
****TRIGGER WARNING******* In this edition of 'In Conversation with ...' as we continue exploring grief and loss, Sharon and I are talking about baby and child loss. It is an emotional topic and may be upsetting for some. For professionals in the funeral industry this is a must listen to, open and honest discussion about loss and how we as professionals can help families. Especially useful for Celebrants and Funeral Directors. To contact Sharon, you can visit sharonweavercelebrant.co.uk @sharonweaver1 Twinkle Baby and Child Loss Support and Resource For help in arranging a child's funeral http://www.childfuneralcharity.org.uk/ Funky Celebrant
In this episode I talk with Sheron Burt, a celebrant based in Daventry. Sheron has just established a local Coffin Club Coffin Club West Northants. We talk about the language around death and how she is hoping to revolutionise how people talk about and view death in her area. You can contact Sheron via her website www.sheronburtyourcelebrant or via her social media looking for either @coffinclubwestnorthants or @sheronburtyourcelebrant Funky Celebrant