As Season 1 of Beyond the Ceremony comes to a close, host Laura Crockett steps behind the mic for a final, solo episode, answering all of the celebrant questions you’ve been sending in this season.

Laura is a practising celebrant and mentor at The Academy of Modern Celebrancy, and for this finale, she opens up her sparkly pot of audience questions and answers them live, unscripted, and honestly.

From the practical realities of running a celebrant business to confidence, boundaries, creativity, and career sustainability, this episode offers a grounded look at what celebrancy really involves behind the scenes.

💡 In this episode, Laura explores:

• How celebrants manage seasonal work and income throughout the year





• What the off-season actually looks like in practice





• When and how your brand identity develops, and why it’s allowed to change





• The best advice Laura has received, and why “be yourself” really matters





• Whether age, experience, or background affects how celebrants are perceived





• How much time truly goes into preparing a ceremony





• Planning holidays, rest, and boundaries in a people-focused business





• Why community and fellow celebrants are essential for emergencies and support





• Life events that deserve more celebration, including vow renewals and parenthood





• What’s worth investing in beyond training to build a sustainable celebrant business





• The role of ongoing learning and professional development over time

This episode is especially valuable for anyone exploring celebrancy as a career, newly trained celebrants finding their feet, or those curious about the realities of working in this space long-term.

It’s honest, reassuring, practical, and full of small insights that only come from lived experience.

If you’ve enjoyed this season, leaving a rating on Apple Podcasts or over on Spotify would be greatly appreciated. Or even a simple comment on YouTube, where you can watch each episode unfold and finally put a face to the name. Sharing the podcast with friends or family considering becoming a celebrant would be wonderful as well.

Every engagement truly will help fuel and make Season 2 possible. And if there’s something you’d love to hear covered next, Laura would love to hear from you. Email us at hello@academyofmoderncelebrancy.com.

But for now, a BIG thank you for being part of the journey.