We’re thrilled to announce the launch of our brand new Podcast: Beyond the Ceremony, coming Spring 2025, hosted by our exceptional Academy of Modern Celebrancy Mentor Laura Crockett.
At AMC, our team is passionate about training and supporting celebrants to build fulfilling, successful businesses. Our podcast represents our latest initiative to support Celebrants throughout their journey, complementing our established blog. This is truly a podcast for celebrants, created by celebrants.
What to Expect
Episodes will be released fortnightly, exploring everything from practical tips for creating memorable ceremonies to inspiring success stories from industry leaders. Laura and her guests will share authentic insights into modern celebrancy, highlighting the day-to-day realities for Wedding, Naming and Funeral Celebrants, along with the essential ingredients for professional success.
Tune in for lively, personable conversations designed to inspire, entertain and educate.
Meet Your Host
Laura Crockett is an award-winning Celebrant, mentor at The Academy of Modern Celebrancy, professional broadcaster and former Breakfast Radio Presenter. Based in the Midlands, UK, Laura has received prestigious recognition, being crowned West Midlands Celebrant of the Year at The Wedding Industry Awards 2024 and named Best Celebrant in the Cotswolds at The Cotswolds Wedding Awards 2025.
As a practising Wedding, Naming and Funeral Celebrant, Laura brings valuable knowledge and experience to her role as a mentor, supporting celebrants through their training journey. Having completed her own training whilst working full-time and being a mum to two young boys, she offers practical wisdom for those balancing celebrant training with busy lives.
Sharing Real Celebrant Stories
A highlight of the podcast will be conversations with working celebrants who’ll share their personal stories, experiences and insights. Listeners will gain an authentic, behind-the-scenes view of the industry from professionals who are fully immersed in the Celebrancy lifestyle.
For celebrants, watch this space for upcoming opportunities to feature on the podcast and share your unique journey with our community.
In-Depth Topics We’ll Explore
The podcast will cover the full spectrum of the celebrant experience, from the practical mechanics of different ceremony types to the business and personal aspects of the profession. You’ll hear discussions about the day-to-day life of working celebrants, the significance of meaningful ceremonies in modern society, and specific insights into wedding, funeral, and naming celebrancy.
We’ll tackle professional development topics like building relationships with wedding planners and suppliers, working with funeral directors, and collaborating with fellow celebrants. For the business-minded, we’ll explore flexible working practices, continuing professional development, and navigating challenges like imposter syndrome.
Special episodes will focus on inclusive practices such as BSL ceremonies, celebrant etiquette, and maintaining personal well-being while serving others through emotional life events.
Celebrant Training Insights
For those considering celebrancy as a career, the podcast will offer valuable insights into AMC’s training approach. We’ll discuss our supportive community, mentorship program, and the vibrant, people-focused ethos that distinguishes our training methodology.
Established celebrants will benefit from ongoing professional development discussions, helping them refine their craft and expand their business capabilities.
Where to Find the Podcast
You’ll find Beyond the Ceremony on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Podcasts, and all major podcast platforms. Complete episodes and detailed show notes will be available on our dedicated podcast page. Subscribe to ensure you never miss an episode!
Join Our Podcast Community
We’re building a community around the podcast where celebrants can discuss episodes, share ideas, and connect with like-minded professionals. Follow us on social media for podcast updates, behind-the-scenes content, and opportunities to suggest future topics.
Tune in to modern celebrancy, unfiltered – head to the link below for the latest episodes: https://www.academyofmoderncelebrancy.com/podcast-home/
Are you interested in becoming a celebrant? The podcast is just one of the many resources available through the Academy of Modern Celebrancy. Explore our training programmes to discover how we can help you build a rewarding career celebrating life’s meaningful moments.
Team AMC
Our team of writers and contributors at The Academy of Modern Celebrancy are dedicated to educating Celebrants and helping them build thriving Celebrant businesses. Our team is made up of Celebrants and Industry experts dedicated to sharing their expertise with you.
The Academy of Modern Celebrancy also has a thriving community of over 5000 celebrants that we are dedicated to helping grow their businesses and taking celebrancy from a hobby to a lifestyle.
The Academy of Modern Celebrancy has trained over 1300 celebrants worldwide, and employs award-winning Celebrant Mentors who know what it takes to make it in the industry. We train the best celebrants out there across the UK, Europe and the USA.
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