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A podcast by Michelle the #FunkyCelebrant® for anyone who loves LOVE, ceremony and celebration. Chock full of her own random musings. Her funky guests and their random musings as we explore life and death. Love and loss as well as our own place in the universe! Okay...so, it’s mainly going to be wedding chat, but that’s a pretty big universe in itself! Let’s talk and dream big together! Follow me on Insta - @michelle_funkycelebrant Facebook - Michelle Taylor Your #FunkyCelebrant or email me - michelle@funkycelebrant.co.uk
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2 days ago
2 days ago
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
Monday Dec 16, 2024
Monday Dec 16, 2024
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
And the links as mentioned should you need any help
Wednesday May 01, 2024
Wednesday May 01, 2024
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
Wednesday Apr 24, 2024
Wednesday Apr 24, 2024
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
Friday Mar 22, 2024
Friday Mar 22, 2024
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.
Thursday Mar 07, 2024
Thursday Mar 07, 2024
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...
Monday Jan 08, 2024
Monday Jan 08, 2024
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
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.
Tuesday Oct 17, 2023
Tuesday Oct 17, 2023
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
Thursday Sep 21, 2023
Thursday Sep 21, 2023
****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
Twinkle Baby and Child Loss Support and Resource
For help in arranging a child's funeral
http://www.childfuneralcharity.org.uk/
Tuesday Aug 15, 2023
Tuesday Aug 15, 2023
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