
AOIC Celebrant Podcasts
A series of podcasts recorded for the Association of Independent Celebrants (AOIC) in 2020 by celebrants Grace Jevons and Veronika Robinson.
Episodes
9 episodes
Ceremony Thresholds
Celebrants Grace and Veronika explore the concept of thresholds in ceremony. Whatever the ceremony, a life threshold of some form is there to be crossed. As celebrants, how can we mark these thresholds in a memorable and meaningful way, ensurin...
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46:17

Our Responsibilities (and not) as Celebrants
Grace and Veronika take a detailed look at what our responsibilities are as celebrants working with clients for all types of ceremonies. They also consider aspects that fall outside the remit of a celebrant, and how we can make judgment calls o...
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44:55

Improving Funerals
Funerals and the ways we choose to celebrate life are changing. As celebrants we can help bring both meaning and joy to funeral ceremonies, making them truly personalised to the family and the person being mourned and celebrated. In this podcas...
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57:55

Ceremonial Rituals
Grace and Veronika discuss the beauty of ceremonial rituals such as ring blessing, handfasting, candle lighting, and many more. They reflect on the symbolism of these rituals and how they can be used effectively to enhance meaning within ceremo...
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1:03:01

Holding Space
Whatever type of ceremony is being conducted, it is crucial for the celebrant to have the ability to hold the space – to make everyone present feel safe, calm and engaged. In this podcast, Grace and Veronika discuss the fine balancing act betwe...
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57:01

Fear in the Celebrant Marketplace
Celebrancy is a rapidly growing profession, and this can create fear of competition in some celebrants. In this podcast, Grace and Veronika discuss how celebrants can manage this anxiety, maximise their marketing, and find their own unique spot...
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46:33

The Art of Listening
Listening is one of the most crucial skills that celebrants need to possess. We may think we’re great listeners or that listening is easy, but it really is an artform – and one that we can always improve! We hope that the insights and ideas dis...
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55:56
