Beyond The Ceremony Podcast Ep 11: Authenticity and Being Your True Self with Miranda Ash

Beyond The Ceremony Podcast Episode 11: Authenticity and being your true self with Miranda Ash
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    Beyond The Ceremony Podcast Episode 11: Authenticity and being your true self with Miranda Ash
    Beyond The Ceremony: Modern Celebrancy. Unfiltered.
    Beyond The Ceremony Podcast Ep 11: Authenticity and Being Your True Self with Miranda Ash
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    Being authentic isn’t just a nice-to-have; it’s the secret to a thriving celebrant career. 

    If you’re dreaming of becoming an authentic celebrant or looking to build a celebrant business that truly reflects who you are, this episode is packed with insights and practical advice to help you succeed. 

    Laura Crockett sits down with Miranda Ash, an experienced celebrant and respected AMC mentor with over 13 years in the industry. Miranda shares her journey from balancing multiple roles to becoming a full-time celebrant known for bright, colourful weddings and heartfelt celebration of life ceremonies.

    In this episode, Miranda explains why professional celebrant training and ongoing mentorship are essential for writing meaningful ceremonies and growing your business confidently. She also reveals how discovering your authentic celebrant style and clearly defining your ideal clients can help you stand out in a competitive market. Plus, Miranda busts the myth of market saturation and encourages new celebrants to focus on what makes them unique. 

    Whether you’re interested in weddings, vow renewals, or celebrations of life, this conversation offers valuable tips for building a successful celebrant career that lights you up.

    You’ll walk away inspired and equipped to be your true self, connect deeply with clients, and create ceremonies that make a lasting impact.

    Highlights

    • Miranda’s path from coach to full-time celebrant and AMC mentor
    • Why celebrant training and mentorship are crucial for success
    • How authenticity transforms your celebrant business and client connections
    • Tips for finding and attracting your ideal clients
    • Why is there plenty of work for celebrants despite market myths
    • How to confidently work with wedding venues and funeral directors
    • Miranda’s one golden rule for new celebrants: be yourself 100 per cent

    🎧 This one’s for you if you’re:

    • People considering training as a celebrant and wanting authentic advice
    • Celebrants seeking to develop their own style and client base
    • Those interested in expanding into weddings, vow renewals or celebrations of life
    • Anyone wanting to build a sustainable, meaningful celebrant business

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    💒 Beyond The Ceremony Podcast: Modern Celebrancy. Unfiltered. 💒

    Everything you need to know about how to succeed as a modern celebrant. From top tips on how to create unforgettable ceremonies, to success stories from some of the best in the biz, we will give you a behind-the-scenes look into life as a celebrant. Hosted by Laura Crockett, Award-winning Celebrant, radio personality, and celebrant mentor at the Academy of Modern Celebrancy. 

    Learn more about the Academy of Modern Celebrancy here.

    MEET MIRANDA

    Miranda Ash is the creative heart behind Miranda the Celebrant, crafting quirky, joyful, and deeply personal ceremonies across Hampshire and beyond. From festival-style weddings and alternative elopements to heartfelt naming ceremonies, gender transitions, and farewells, Miranda brings warmth, inclusivity, and a sparkling sense of fun to life’s milestones. Crowned TWIA National Celebrant Winner 2023, she’s celebrated for her creativity, attention to detail, and ability to balance laughter with moments of deep significance. Whether vibrant and lively or reflective and profound, Miranda’s ceremonies are always tailored to reflect the personality, values, and stories of those at their heart.

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    MEET YOUR HOST, LAURA CROCKETT

    Laura has been an independent celebrant for 5 years and absolutely loves it. It makes her so proud seeing how far she’s come in that time. Laura feels like she’s found her calling and is so excited to keep progressing and growing her Celebrant business! Laura creates all kinds of ceremonies, including Weddings, Funerals, Vow Renewals, and Naming Ceremonies. Before she was a celebrant, Laura was a breakfast radio presenter, so her happy place is either at the front of a ceremony or sitting behind a microphone!

    At home, Laura is married to Johnathan (a primary school teacher and her biggest cheerleader) and a mummy to two boys – Woody and Dougie. Laura is also a dog mum to Betty and Barney, the cockapoos! They can often be found curled up by her side when she’s writing scripts or lying by the radiator in the office when she’s on couples calls! 

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    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 5000 celebrants that we are dedicated to helping grow their businesses and taking celebrancy from a hobby to a lifestyle.

    AMC host the global celebrant summit, Celebrantopia, each year, where experts from the Celebrant world share their expertise and passion for Celebrancy.

    The Academy of Modern Celebrancy has trained over 1000 celebrants, 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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