Creative Conversations Over Coffee

Found out that Hannah likes to wear Christmas onesies and that she enjoys sour candy. Also, did you know you can now record Anchor episodes that are more than five minutes!? I didn’t.

Hannah has already found love for the new Oreo candy bar, and its delicious. We talk about December’s busy-ness and why it’s an overwhelming time of year. Also, did you know that me, my husband and oldest daughter all have the same December birthday!?

Hannah fries dark chocolate with chilies and I share a secret! Also, have you ever wondered how your appearance in public affects the way people perceive your business!?

Our opinion on including video (and strange noises) in your creative, small business and trying a new Smarties flavor for the first time. Pina Colada anyone?

The Sour Twizzlers are a hit! Also, a follow-up to Hannah’s fear of reaching out to a photographer and me being correctly credited for my photography. Do you think I was lied to?

We didn’t discuss what we’d discuss in advance. Our conversation starts with Skittles and ends with Christmas shopping ideas!

Contacting wedding photographers for photos of your work and trying Tropical Swedish Fish. Just another day in the creative office!

Rebirthing the podcast with creative conversation #1. We reflect on the past, try a new candy and discover new, old hobbies.

I do a lot of "talking" to business owners, creatives, wedding photographers in my marketing...but should I be shifting and talking more to those who are my ideal clients!? Call in with thoughts!

Last part of the series...all about location and where I do business! Less than hour years after moving, at least 75% of my work is no more than 45 minutes from my house. And it's on purpose!

This time it's all about what kind of work I do as an artist! I've dabbled in all kinds of photography in my eight years of business and have finally niched down to create my best work!

This time it's about stepping outside the home work environment and getting things done at a coffee shop...or stopping at the bank or grocery shopping...

The series continues! One more thought about communication and boundaries and then it's on to scheduling! I won't schedule more than a couple of sessions in one week!

How do I balance life, work, family and all the other hats I have to juggle as a small business owner!? Boundaries. First up, communicating and disconnecting email from my phone!

It's the little, simple things that make me excited for Mondays! How about you?

Being part of a community group of like-minded creatives and professionals has been beneficial to me since day one of JFP. Feeling inspired and excited after gathering is so powerful!

As a follow-up to my most recent episode "Styled Shoots!", I interview Allison of Paper Hearts Invitations to get her thoughts on styled shoots. Excuse the long pause at the beginning...

Sharing my excitement for style shoots, and the connections and creativity that they bring!

I've moved my business from PA to WV and now to MD, and each time I had to re-establish myself. Sharing a couple tips about how I made it happen...and maybe you can do the same if you're on the move?

I had a bride tell me she didn't want the bridal and groom details photographed on her wedding day. This is how I got her to change her mind.

I had quite a photo adventure with Abbey Way of Seven Springs Resort in PA...and all I had to do was ask! Don't be afraid to ask fellow creatives and biz owners to collaborate!

Interview with my new creative friend Hannah of Dainty Daisy Designs. Her biggest triumph, challenge and where she finds her inspiration!

Connecting with listener Melanie via Anchor...and the topic of productivity. A reason I love this new app!

Productivity loss on Solar Eclipse Day? I think taking a break from work to experience the phenomenon is okay!

Stuck on the side of the road with my second shooter. The car broke down coming home from a wedding, but thankfully a tow truck is on its way. Sharing some entertainment tonight, friends!

First Anchor Podcast! Some thoughts for creatives...