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In the lush landscape of entrepreneurship, "Creative Abundance with Aubrey Westlund" is a nurturing retreat where ideas bloom and passions flourish. Aubrey, a seasoned business coach and serial entrepreneur, cultivates discussions that intertwine her love for both creative pursuits and finance. Every episode is a journey through the garden of business, sowing seeds of creativity Offering rich insights to help grow a sustainable business. Aubrey's expertise aims to guide listeners away from burnout, and instead, to craft businesses that sustain the life of their dreams.

Aubrey Westlund


    • Apr 25, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 32m AVG DURATION
    • 28 EPISODES


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    27: Selling and Serving The 3 Buyer Types with Photographer & Business Coach Rachel Traxler

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2024 39:30


    Today I welcome Rachel Traxler to Creative Abundance! We talk about selling + serving to different buyer types, the 3 different types of buyers, and how to market to each of them. Connect with Rachel on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/racheltraxler/?hl=en Rachel's SEO freebie: https://racheltraxler.com/seo-freebie Gold Biz Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gold-biz-podcast/id1553374027

    26: Which type of stock photographer do you want to be?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2024 23:20


    How much can you earn from stock photography? In this episode I talk about my approach to stock photography and how that differs from other stock photographers. Get on the waitlist/ email list for Stock Photography Academy: https://creative-author-37.ck.page/7affb1a01d You can purchase the recordings from Lazy Girl Bootcamp here: https://stan.store/aubreywestlund/p/lazy-girl-bootcamp (https://stan.store/aubreywestlund/p/lazy-girl-bootcamp) Support the Podcast: If you loved this episode, please share, tag me, or leave a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️review!Your support means the world to me!

    25: Living & Working Seasonally/ Spring

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2024 20:30


    Sign up for Lazy Girl Bootcamp before doors close April 4th! https://stan.store/aubreywestlund/p/lazy-girl-bootcamp Journal Prompts from the episode: -How do I want to feel in this season? -What have I been putting off that I really want to prioritize right now? -What can I let go of to make room for new beginnings? Also Mentioned: A Year of Living Mindfully by Randi Regan: https://www.amazon.com/Year-Living-Mindfully-Seasonal-Practices/dp/1628652616 Support the Podcast: If you loved this episode, please share, tag me, or leave a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️review!Your support means the world to me!

    24: History Repeats Itself

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2024 17:37


    AI (Artificial Intelligence) has people scared. Some people think it's the “end of photography” but perhaps we've actually seen this before… LAZY GIRL (Stock Photography) BOOTCAMP IS COMING! Mark your calendars. A 24 hour flash sale is happening on March 17th! https://stan.store/aubreywestlund Support the Podcast: If you loved this episode, please share, tag me, or leave a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️review!Your support means the world to me!

    23: Turning 36, Going Viral, & Stock Photography Motivation ✨

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2024 21:59


    It's been a crazy week folks! I turned 36 and had a reel go viral the same day that my course was set to close! Some thoughts on this + what we did. Plus, a fresh dose of stock photography motivation! ✨✨✨✨✨✨✨ Jordan's many chat viral reel podcast episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-space-social-podcast/id1541427817?i=1000645995205 Join Stock Photography Academy here: https://www.aubreywestlund.com/stock-photography-academy (Use code ptp10 for 10% off

    22: The Good, Bad, and Ugly Truth About Running an Online Course

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2024 19:39


    I've been thinking about my course A LOT lately since I've spent the past few months updating it. I wanted to share some honest insights about what really goes in to running an online course. Is it really passive? How much work goes into it? Would I do it again? My favorite marketing tip… I answer all these questions and more! ⏰Enrollment for Stock Photography Academy is closing on Tuesday! (February 20th)✨ Sign up before then to get access to all the amazing workshops and challenges I'm running this year! Join here: https://www.aubreywestlund.com/stock-photography-academy (Use code ptp10 for 10% off

    21: A NEW stock platform for artists! Featuring Juliana Nahas

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2024 31:21


    Juliana Nahas is a product photographer, stylist, and art director working with brands worldwide. She is also the founder of The Stock Shop, a new marketplace for creatives to buy and sell digital assets to enhance their designs. Today on the podcast Juliana shares with us an exclusive inside sneak peak of The Stock Shop - a curated digital marketplace for creators. “The Stock Shop is launching March 2024 and we're in the process of searching for the best global talent to join our founding artists. Creators of all kinds - photographers, designers, artists, and more - are invited to submit their work for consideration to sell on the site and founding artists will receive 50% commission on all sales. What makes The Stock Shop different from other digital asset platforms is following the launch we will be creating design challenges for specific categories that our customers are shopping for. Creators can submit their work and the community will vote on the best designs - those that rise to the top will be sold on the site. This exciting process will ensure The Stock Shop hosts the best global talent, stays ahead of the trends, and provides only high-quality products to buyers.” Connect with Juliana on IG : https://www.instagram.com/julianamary/ Apply as a founding artist for The Stock Shop * Visit https://www.thestockshop.com/ to apply as a founding artist. Founding artist deadline is February 11th! Stock Photography Academy Announcement! Don't forget to sign up for Stock Photography Academy by February 20th to get access to all the amazing workshops and challenges I'm running this year! https://www.aubreywestlund.com/stock-photography-academy (Use code ptp10 for 10% off

    20: From Rejected by Stocksy to a $5,700 Stock Photo Sale

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2024 33:07


    Today I welcome Whitney Finuf to the podcast! Whitney is a photographer who specializes in stylish imagery for beauty and wellness brands. She is also a Stocksy contributor and she shares how she got “rejected” multiple times before finally getting accepted one year later as a contributor, how she made a $5,700 stock photo sale! If you've ever been rejected by your top choice agency, this episode is filled with some great advice. CONNECT WITH WHITNEY: whitneyfinuf.com https://www.instagram.com/whitneyfinufphoto/ MENTIONED DURING THIS EPISODE: Pricing information for product photographers: https://www.instagram.com/aphotoeditor/ Stocksy: https://www.stocksy.com/ Some resources on opening up Roth IRA'S for kids! https://www.fidelity.com/learning-center/personal-finance/retirement/turbocharge-childs-retirement https://www.whitecoatinvestor.com/how-to-hire-your-kids-for-taxes/ STOCK PHOTOGRAPHY ACADEMY ANNOUNCEMENT! Don't forget to sign up for Stock Photography Academy by February 20th to get access to all the amazing workshops and challenges I'm running this year! https://www.aubreywestlund.com/stock-photography-academy (Use code ptp10 for 10% off

    19: How to Set Yourself Apart in a Saturated Industry with Cassie Dillard

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2024 37:38


    If you're a photographer, service provider, or any other type of small business owner feeling stuck in a saturated market, you NEED to tune into this episode with Cassie Dillard aka @Cassandraskyway Cassie is an Instagram expert, consultant and social media manager for personal brands. Specializing in helping you tell your story, stand out from your industry and connect with your followers. Connect with Cassie

    18: What to Do to Make Slow Season Magical ✨

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2024 26:20


    17: How We Are Getting Our Financial Sh*t Together in 2024!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2024 35:54


    Babes, We are getting our financial shit together in 2024! As a personal finance nerd let me be your big sis and guide you through this. If you've been avoiding your money, those days are over. We are doing this together, k? The 4 Steps We are Focusing on: 1. Set aside money for your future self (I tell you how) 2. Creating Safety Nets 3. Building Active AND Passive Income 4. Facing our Debt Tune in for my tips and advice! REMINDER: Sign up for Stock Photography Academy this month and get a “hall pass” to every workshop I host in 2024!

    16: The Unexpected Benefits of Stock Photography

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2024 26:43


    Today I'm sharing some of the unexpected benefits of Stock Photography - in hopes that it might aid you in your goals for 2024 ⭐️

    15: Living & Working Seasonally / Late Winter ❄️

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2023 23:15


    Our final episode of the year is just a taste of how I like to live and work seasonally. Beginning with Late winter, listen in for how you can tap into the energy of the current season❄️

    14: Overhaul Your Offers for the New Year

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2023 36:56


    ⭐️Overhaul Your Offers for the New Year

    13: Stock Photo Revelations & Insights from the Holiday Challenge

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2023 29:32


    We just wrapped up 4 weeks of the Stock Photo SZN Holiday Challenge and It gave me some new stock photo insights to share with you

    12: My Top 3 Business Changes in 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2023 24:14


    A special episode where I share the top 3 changes I made in my business in 2023!

    11: Stock Photography Q&A

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2023 38:26


    Today I'm answering all your questions about stock photography! * Check out all Black Friday offers in my store (no coupon codes required) https://stan.store/aubreywestlund Stock Photo Resources mentioned in this episode: The Little Black Book of Stock Photo Agencies>> https://stan.store/aubreywestlund/p/the-little-black-book-of-stock-photo-agencies Cavan Images>> https://www.cavanimages.com/refer?r=f214ae4be9a1 Shutterstock Known Image Restrictions>> https://support.submit.shutterstock.com/s/article/Known-Image-Restrictions?language=en_US Aubrey's Photo to Profit Guide>>> https://stan.store/aubreywestlund/p/the-ultimate-stock-photography-starter-guide Support the Podcast: If you loved this episode, please share, tag me, or leave a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️review!Your support means the world to me!

    10: Mastering Multiple Income Streams: Building, Balancing, and Beyond.

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2023 47:57


    Mastering Multiple Income Streams: Building, Balancing, and Beyond. In this episode,I dive into the essential strategies for developing and managing multiple income streams. Discover the key indicators that differentiate the 'building phase' from the 'maintenance phase' in your income journey. Highlights: * Identifying Your Phase: Learn how to recognize if you're in the building phase, where you're actively developing new sources of income, or in the maintenance phase, where your focus is on sustaining and optimizing existing streams. * Timing for Expansion: Gain insights on the ideal moment to embark on creating your next income source. * Practical Management Tips: I share my personal toolkit for efficiently managing multiple income streams. Mentioned: * The Digital Product Creator Kit>> https://stan.store/aubreywestlund/p/q4-quantum-leap * Learn more about VIP DAYS>> https://www.aubreywestlund.com/vip-days * Aubrey's Photo to Profit Guide>> https://stan.store/aubreywestlund/p/the-ultimate-stock-photography-starter-guide * Subjects that Sell Guides>> https://stan.store/aubreywestlund/p/subjects-that-sell-workshop-bundle Support the Podcast: If you loved this episode, please share, tag me, or leave a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️review!Your support means the world to me!

    09: A.I. vs. Stock Photography

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2023 32:26


    In this episode I share my thoughts on A.I. vs. Stock Photography. Is stock photography dead? Why I think photographers need to get past this fear and dive into stock photography. Plus, how Im leveraging AI in stock photography to increase my sales

    08: Airing My Recent Failure

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2023 32:53


    Well this is embarrassing

    07: Unmasking M.R.R. - Is it worth the hype for Creative Entrepreneurs?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2023 25:31


    Dive into this Episode as We Unmask the World of MRR! Master Resell Rights might seem like a passive income dream for a creative. Or is it the new spooky MLM?? Let's discuss.

    06: How to Build an Engaged Email List From Scratch with Casey Crowe Taylor

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2023 80:04


    Jump into this episode with my special guest, Casey Crowe Taylor! I like to think of Casey as my "marketing mother", Casey has lent her expertise to brands like Victoria's Secret, Birchbox, and multi-million dollar personal brands. Beyond her professional achievements, Casey shares her experiences as a mother, a postpartum depression survivor, a multi-passionate creative, and a beacon of wisdom and vulnerability. Her story is one of resilience and creativity.

    05: Everything You Need to Know About Digital Products

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2023 33:18


    In this episode Aubrey answers all the questions YOU submitted about digital products! Quarter 4 Quantum Leap Opens 10.10!

    04: Marketing Digital Products with Jordan Crump

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2023 46:51


    In this episode, Jordan Crump, a marketing expert from The Space Social

    03: How I manage my business & life as a single mom

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2023 42:00


    In this episode Aubrey talks about the challenges of balancing motherhood & business as well as the strategies and routines she uses to manage stress. Download the digital product playbook here: https://creative-author-37.ck.page/2a47d1bf44?referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fl.instagram.com%2F Work with me for a month of coaching: https://stan.store/aubreywestlund/p/1month-of-private-coaching Hire my social media manager: https://www.the-spacesocial.com In the Flo book: https://www.amazon.com/FLO-Unlock-Hormonal-Advantage-Revolutionize/dp/0062870491/ref=asc_df_0062870491/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=560440526833&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=12254125779347586963&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1016131&hvtargid=pla-917307029707&psc=1 Follow along on Instagram! @aubreywestlund

    02: How to Build a Sustainable Business : Part Two of Aubrey's Journey

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2023 41:39


    This week I share the second part of my entrepreneurial journey, why you NEED Passive Income, the advantages of digital products, the Importance of building a sustainable business, and the best time for launching digital products (It's the most wonderful time of the year

    01: Episode 1!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2023 37:30


    Welcome to Creative Abundance with Aubrey Westlund! In this first episode I share what you can expect from the podcast as well as my entrepreneurial journey. Mentioned in this episode: The Creative Act: A Way of Being by Rick Rubin. Want a free sticker pack? Review the podcast any time in September and email a screenshot to Hello@Aubreywestlund.com along with your mailing address. Want to win a “golden ticket” for one of my courses? Screenshot and share the podcast on your IG stories! Tag me and/ or Email that screens shot. Love this episode? Don't forget to subscribe!

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    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2023 1:38


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