BEHIND THE LENS: My Transformation from Photographer to Brand Visionary

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Dec 1

**About The Guest(s):**
The guest is a photographer and business coach for aspiring creative entrepreneurs. She specializes in working with photographers but also coaches individuals in other creative fields. With a background in fine art and commercial photography, she has a unique blend of skills and experiences that she brings to her coaching practice.

**Summary:**
In this solo interview-style episode, the guest shares her background and what inspired her to become a photographer and business coach. She discusses her journey from being a creative at heart to discovering her passion for photography. She talks about her experiences in the acting industry and how she transitioned into photography. The guest also shares her struggles with finding her niche and staying true to her creative vision in a competitive industry. She emphasizes the importance of balancing creativity with profitability and offers insights into how she approaches branding and marketing as a creative business owner. The guest also discusses the challenges she has faced in her business and how she overcame them. She shares her thoughts on competition and the importance of community building. Finally, she offers advice for aspiring creative business owners, emphasizing the importance of listening to oneself and following intuition.

**Key Takeaways:**
- Balancing creativity with profitability is essential for building a successful creative business.
- Collaboration with others in the industry can be more beneficial than viewing them as competition.
- Taking breaks and engaging in activities unrelated to work can help overcome burnout and stay motivated.
- Trusting one's intuition and following personal guidance can lead to unique experiences and growth in business.

**Quotes:**
- "I wanted to create stories. I wanted to be creative. I wanted to direct. I wanted to have a feeling wrapped around it."
- "To balance making a profit with your creativity is a must if you want to make a business out of your passion."
- "Collaborating with people that you think are your competition is some of the most beneficial things you can do for your business and marketing."
- "Listening to yourself and what you need to do is really valuable. Take the path that speaks to you the most."
- "Trusting one's intuition and following personal guidance can lead to unique experiences and growth in business."
About The Guest(s):
The guest is a photographer and business coach for aspiring creative entrepreneurs. She specializes in working with photographers but also coaches individuals in other creative fields. With a background in fine art and commercial photography, she has a unique blend of skills and experiences that she brings to her coaching practice.
Summary:
In this solo interview-style episode, the guest shares her background and what inspired her to become a photographer and business coach. She discusses her journey from being a creative at heart to discovering her passion for photography. She talks about her experiences in the acting industry and how she transitioned into photography. The guest also shares her struggles with finding her niche and staying true to her creative vision in a competitive industry. She emphasizes the importance of balancing creativity with profitability and offers insights into how she approaches branding and marketing as a creative business owner. The guest also discusses the challenges she has faced in her business and how she overcame them. She shares her thoughts on competition and the importance of community building. Finally, she offers advice for aspiring creative business owners, emphasizing the importance of listening to oneself and following intuition.
Key Takeaways:
Balancing creativity with profitability is essential for building a successful creative business.
Collaboration with others in the industry can be more beneficial than viewing them as competition.
Taking breaks and engaging in activities unrelated to work can help overcome burnout and stay motivated.
Trusting one's intuition and following personal guidance can lead to unique experiences and growth in business.
Quotes:
"I wanted to create stories. I wanted to be creative. I wanted to direct. I wanted to have a feeling wrapped around it."
"To balance making a profit with your creativity is a must if you want to make a business out of your passion."
"Collaborating with people that you think are your competition is some of the most beneficial things you can do for your business and marketing."
"Listening to yourself and what you need to do is really valuable. Take the path that speaks to you the most."
"Trusting one's intuition and following personal guidance can lead to unique experiences and growth in business."
Timestamp Summary
0:00:00 Introduction and purpose of the interview
0:00:43 Background and inspiration to become a photographer and business coach
0:05:30 Transition from acting to photography
0:08:31 Specializing in brand photography
0:10:41 Overcoming the struggle to fit into a specific photography niche
0:12:22 Belief in the timing of success for everyone
0:16:28 Balancing creativity and profitability through scheduling
0:19:53 Overcoming challenges of overwhelm and burnout
0:23:09 Approaching competition through collaboration and community building
0:27:21 Staying motivated and inspired by taking action and self-care
0:33:51 Advice for aspiring creative business owners to listen to themselves