Oh Happy Day Podcast

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 wishes brides knew before hiring a planner. Helena and I also chat about one of our favorite wedding design trends right now and how it can change a reception space. Some of my favorite things she shared were the vows that she makes to her clients and what they entail, and what scriptures guide her business. Helena is such a kind and gentle soul and I think you will love hearing from her today!  Find Helena online: https://helenaelizabethevents.com/ @helenaelizabethevents Follow Oh Happy Day Podcast on Instagram at: @ohhappydaypodcast

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 successful destination wedding photographer to her current role as a creative and brand strategist. Sacia and I discuss what qualities she looks for in an ideal client, what wedding vendors struggle with the most when it comes to their websites, and how business coaching is different than therapy. Sacia shares her heart on serving her clients, how motherhood has changed her business and how she's trusting God's calling for her during this season of life.  Find Sacia online: Instagram: @saciamatthews.com www.saciamatthews.com TikTok: @strategyontherocks (Strategy with Sacia) Connect with Oh Happy Day Podcast: Instagram: @ohhappydaypodcast www.ohhappydaypodcast.com

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 photos and paintings are very different (and why you might want both!), and the one wedding favor wedding guests never leave behind. Courtney talks about the story behind one of her favorite weddings and what made it meaningful, and reveals why she rarely paints during a wedding ceremony. We discussed the different ways that art can show us the goodness of God, and how we can rely on him we we feel like we don't measure up. This conversation will leave you encouraged friends- I can't wait for you to hear!  Find Courntey Online: Instagram: @courtneykibbydesigns www.courtneykibby.com Connect with Oh Happy Day Podcast: Instagram: @ohhappydaypodcast www.ohhappydaypodcast.com

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 motherhood has changed her as a business owner. We talked a lot about not letting fear drive your decisions and the temptation to make our businesses idols. If you ever struggle with fear of how something in your personal life (like starting a family) would affect your business, we talk about it in this episode.   Find Emily Online: www.emilykayefloral.com @emilykayefloral Connect with Oh Happy Day Podcast: www.ohhappydaypodcast.com Instagram: @ohhappydaypodcast

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 editing, outsourcing, and the one song you will hear at almost every wedding. For all my single vendor friends- she also shares some blessings and challenges of being unmarried in the wedding industry. This episode was so fun and I can't wait for you to hear from her!  Find Eleanor Online: https://eleanorstenner.com @eleanorstenner Connect with Oh Happy Day Podcast: www.ohhappydaypodcast.com Instagram: @ohhappydaypodcast