Oh Happy Day Podcast
Conversations about Faith and Weddings. Join us as photographer Aly McCroskey interviews Christian wedding professionals on how their faith in God impacts their work in the wedding industry.
Episodes
50 episodes
Joyful Service and Honest Communication: Wedding Planning with Helena Elizabeth Events
This week's guest is Helena Melendez, owner of Helena Elizabeth Events. She and I discuss the process of switching markets from one part of the country to another, how she got her start in the events industry polishing silverware, and what she ...
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Season 7
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Episode 50
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33:19
It's Okay To Change Your Mind: Being Brave Enough to Pivot with Sacia Matthews
Today's guest is creative strategist Sacia Matthews! I have personally hired Sacia to do both website and social media consulting for me and can't say enough good things about working with her. Sacia shares how she went from teacher, to success...
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30:52
The Joy & Art of Remembering: How God Uses Our Lives & Gifts for His Good with Courtney Kibby
To start off our fall 2025 season of the Oh Happy Day Podcast we have wedding painter Courtney Kibby on today's episode! Courtney shares how the Lord used various interests over the course of her life to lead her to her current career, how phot...
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Season 7
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Episode 48
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33:53
Growing a Family & Growing a Business: Floral Design & Motherhood with Emily Kaye Floral Atelier
Today'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...
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Season 6
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Episode 47
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46:35
God's Kindness & Protection: Trusting Him in Business & Relationships with Photographer Eleanor Stenner
In 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 ...
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Season 6
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Episode 46
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45:08
It's All About Relationships: Building a Team and Sharing the Gospel with Wedding Painter Chloe Campbell
Today'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, th...
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Season 6
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Episode 45
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56:27
"It Won't Be Like this Forever": Hair Trends, Health Challenges and Finding Hope with Candice Hollub
For 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 t...
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Season 6
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Episode 44
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1:05:37
Faith Over Fear: Hearing the Holy Spirit with Photographer Lisa Vigliotta
Season 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...
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Season 6
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Episode 43
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59:05
When God Makes Hard Things Beautiful: Grief, Motherhood and Wedding Planning with Adrienne Rolon
As 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 bo...
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Season 5
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Episode 42
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55:49
Let Light Shine Out of Darkness: Lighting Design and the Gospel with Jacob Co Creative
Today'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 sustainabil...
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Season 5
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Episode 41
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33:21
Faith in the Midst of Uncertainty: Going from Corporate Career to Entrepreneur with Dilshad Yogi Smith
Today'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 miss...
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Season 5
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Episode 40
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48:08
Working Unto The Lord: Serving Our Clients and God with Floral Designer Elise Keyser
What 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 o...
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Season 5
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Episode 39
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28:46
Painting and Pastoring: Art and Faith with Wedding Painter Stephen Popadich
I 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 e...
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Season 5
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Episode 38
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57:55
God Always Comes Through: Single Parenting & Resilience with Photographer Jaleccia Ates
Today'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,...
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Season 5
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Episode 37
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41:14
"It's Not About You": Selflessness and Self Worth with Photographer and Coach Brandon Kidd
The 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...
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Season 5
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Episode 36
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41:09
Don't Bury Your Talent: Using the Gifts God has Given You with Nancy Pauline Photography
The 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 weddi...
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Season 4
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Episode 35
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24:15
What Thanksgiving Leftovers Have to do with Worship- A Quick Fall Check-In with Aly
Want 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 Facebo...
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Season 4
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Episode 34
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7:15
Survival Mode: Working Weddings during a Personal Crisis with Handley McCrory Smith
If 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 runn...
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Season 4
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Episode 33
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38:12
"Not Just An Art Project": How your wedding film can impact your marriage with Mckenzie Michael
This 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. Mcke...
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Season 4
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Episode 32
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41:22
Your Wedding Vows: The Power of Words with Vow and Speech Writer Amanda Layton
Our 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 a...
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Season 4
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Episode 31
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26:37
Comparison is a Thief: Beauty and How to Use Social Media for Good with Tay Becker
This 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...
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Season 4
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Episode 30
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25:18
"I trust you": The three words that change everything with Wedding Planner Meghan Cease
Season 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 weddi...
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Season 4
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Episode 29
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1:02:51
Spring Wrap-Up Episode: What I'm learning right now in faith and business
The 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 busines...
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Season 3
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Episode 28
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14:29
Don't Let Fear Hold You Back: Being Bold in Who God Made You to Be with Garrett Richardson
It 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 str...
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Season 3
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Episode 27
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38:34
Letting Go of Control: Trusting in God's provision with Floral Designer Kate Asire
Flower 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 flo...
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Season 3
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Episode 26
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29:14