Let's Get Unraveled

Michelle Talks Road Life by Unraveled Academy

Unraveled Co-Creator Co Hodges finishes out two years of interviews with a few thoughts of her own. If you are looking for more teachings/ramblings of Co, join the Unraveled Academy RIGHT FUCKING NOW ✌️

Part I of this 5-part series ALL ABOUT RELATIONSHIPS. Our host, Co Hodges, digs deep with Beth + Garrett about the complexities of relationships, work-from-home life and being partnered to a creative entrepreneur. Follow Beth's Journey: https://www.instagram.com/betholson/ Join our Unraveled Tribe! https://www.theunraveledacademy.com Use the code "halfoff" when you sign up (case sensitive and you don't need the ")for your first month HALF OFF!

"Don't lose yourself in the infertility game. You are still YOU." Ansley is a singer/dancer/photographer from Orlando, Florida, who shares her intimate experience with infertility, loss and the upcoming birth of her twin girls! She is a bright light in the infertility world and we love her so much. Follow along on her journey: Orlando IVF Support Group: (For Orlando Fl) https://www.facebook.com/groups/orlandoivfsupport/?ref=share Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ansleysadventures/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/avega328

"We are so comfortable treating a woman's body as a commodity in an exchange of goods and services, rather than something sacred." The amazing Daytona Lamade shares her experience and insight in relation to intimate portraiture, empowering women and creating art with energy-rich emotion. Follow along on Daytona's journey: https://www.instagram.com/daytonalamade/ Are you ready to join our Unraveled Family? https://www.theunraveledacademy.com

"I shot my first wedding in 2008 for a case of beer and the images were god awful." The amazing Tim Riddick talks about his beginnings, running a successful wedding business for over a decade, and some of the pitfalls he sees photographers fall into. Follow along on Tim's journey: https://www.instagram.com/timriddick/ Check out his YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIKK86pcc-K7hSS5rqTdfRA?view_as=subscriber Ready to join the Unraveled Tribe? Click below, navigate to "sign up" and enter the next chapter of your creative journey! http://theunraveledacademy.com

Beth Olson, Jordana Baker and Kristy Westendorp join Co on the podcast to speak openly about Body Diversity, specifically in our creative industry. This is raw, real and full of incredible insights for life in general, as well as your photography business practices. These incredible ladies have compiled a list of inspirational IG feeds and hashtags to follow... Beth suggests: 5 hashtags to explore: #fatbabe #bodyneutrality #riotsnotdiets #effyourbeautystandards #fatshion 5 People to follow on IG: https://www.instagram.com/fatgirlflow/ https://www.instagram.com/jazzmynejay/ https://www.instagram.com/terihofford/ https://www.instagram.com/margotmeanie/ https://www.instagram.com/mynameisjessamyn/ Jordana suggests: People to follow on IG https://instagram.com/thefatsextherapist?igshid=17aofa4rtf6lj https://instagram.com/freeblackgirl?igshid=f3c6xnwsw38o https://instagram.com/lizzobeeating?igshid=l75juxkemvu https://instagram.com/ihartericka?igshid=1cz372kpur2t1 Kristy Suggests: People to follow on IG: https://instagram.com/shooglet?igshid=f82pejk1yaiv https://instagram.com/ihartericka?igshid=1e9y6nt7qsm69 https://instagram.com/the_feeding_of_the_fox?igshid=ohq4sd4m6sxv https://instagram.com/radicalbodylove?igshid=qhya79nfu7lo https://instagram.com/effyourbeautystandards?igshid=1nbc45ojd66g9 https://instagram.com/comfyfattravels?igshid=sz2p9aio3k0k https://instagram.com/radicalbodylove?igshid=qhya79nfu7lo

Nathan Holritz of Photographer's Edit stops by to chat with Co about time management concepts and solutions for the busy or budding creative entrepreneur. Follow Nathan on his journey: https://www.photographersedit.com https://www.instagram.com/photogsedit/ https://www.instagram.com/nathanholritz/ Oh! and he has a podcast too!! Check it out!! https://www.instagram.com/bokehpodcast/ Are you ready to join our tribe?? https://www.theunraveledacademy.com

Raise your hand if you get tripped up on how to price your art. Yep, been there. THAT is why we like to open up a dialogue about this oh-so-dreaded topic. Dana Pugh stops by and sheds some light with our host Co Hodges. Follow along on Dana's journey: https://www.instagram.com/danapugh/ Join our Unraveled family: https://www.theunraveledacademy.com/

Unraveled Co-Founders talk about how they met and joined forces to created Unraveled Academy. This is uncensored AF. Enjoy ;) If you're not already a Student in the Academy, get your ass in here. https://www.theunraveledacademy.com/

Ace Fanning stops by to chat with Co about mental health. Ace's history with depression, self-harm and a suicide attempt has propelled him to be a mental health advocate and a voice for the voiceless. Now he is a resource and a shining light for creatives all over the world. Follow Ace on his journey: https://www.instagram.com/acefanningphotography/ Join the Unraveled Tribe! https://www.theunraveledacademy.com/

Rachel Aiden chats with Co about the incredible healing and enlightening properties of psychedelics. For those of you who are interested in doing an experience at Synthesis Retreat, you get 20% off bookings thru Aug 31st, just for being in the Unraveled community!! use the code Unravelled20 (case sensitive) to snag your discount, here's the link to apply for an experience! https://synthesisretreat.com/newapplication/ Mentions during this episode: Louise DeSalvo https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Louise_DeSalvo Michael Collins "How to Change Your Mind" https://www.penguin.com.au/books/how-to-change-your-mind-the-new-science-of-psychedelics-9780141985138 Connect With Rachel and Synthesis Retreats https://synthesisretreat.com rachel@synthesisretreat.com A you ready to join the Unraveled Tribe? https://www.theunraveledacademy.com

Let's Talk Divorce, Part IV: Love After Divorce by Unraveled Academy

Sam Dell chats openly with Co Hodges about everything difficult and beautiful about the adoption process. She talks about motherhood in a raw and candid way and expresses how the adoption journey has positively affected her creative journey. Follow along on Sam's journey: https://www.instagram.com/momentsilluminated/ Are you ready to join the Unraveled tribe? Click the link below! https://www.theunraveledacademy.com/

Mark Morin, Kristy Westendorp, Becci Ravera, and Erin Aasland join Co to speak openly about their experiences as children of divorce and how divorce has impacted their individual lives/relationships. Follow Mark on his journey: https://www.youtube.com/markmorinii Follow Kristy on her journey: https://www.instagram.com/kristywestendorp/ Follow Becci on her journey: https://www.instagram.com/becciraveraphoto/ Follow Erin on her journey: https://www.instagram.com/eaasland/ Ready to join our growing tribe? Click the link below! https://www.theunraveledacademy.com

Ali Limon chats with Co Hodges about the importance of women raising each other up vs tearing each other down. She shares her personal journey as well as ways to improve in the creative industry. Follow along on Ali's Journey: https://www.instagram.com/alilimonphotography/ Mentioned in the episode: Teressa Vick https://www.instagram.com/teresa_vick/ Brittany DeJesus https://www.instagram.com/brittanythecreative/ Summer Hughes https://www.instagram.com/witandwhimsycreative/ Self: The Empowerment Project https://www.facebook.com/groups/Selftheempowermentproject/ Ready to join our Tribe? https://www.theunraveledacademy.com

Yan Palmer and Haley Stewart Webster join Co to discuss the complexities of divorce. Follow Yan on her journey: https://www.instagram.com/yanpalmer/ Follow Haley on her journey: https://www.instagram.com/threesmudges/ Ready to join our Unraveled tribe?? Click the link below and sign up today! https://www.theunraveledacademy.com

We LOVE Style + Select and were so stoked to interview them on our podcast! These two ladies are boss babes, without a doubt and shed some light on the complexities of creative entrepreneurship, financial independence and stability, and how they balance it all. Subscribe to their incredible service today and use the code UNRAVELED15 for 15% off at checkout! https://styleandselect.com Follow along on their journey via these links: https://www.instagram.com/style_and_select/ https://www.instagram.com/melissajane.photo/ https://www.instagram.com/hollybeachphoto/ Get yourself insured via this link: https://www.libertyhealthshare.org Join our tribe via this link: https://www.theunraveledacademy.com Mentions in this episode: https://www.instagram.com/acefanningphotography/ https://www.instagram.com/melissalanephoto/ Check out Ace + Co's Workshop via this link(pstttt this is their FINAL one!) https://www.aceandcoleenworkshops.com/yinyang

Having worked in the "sex industry", Bliss has an incredible take on nudity, body image and relationships. Prepare to expand your way of thinking about the human form. Follow along on Bliss' journey: https://www.instagram.com/shootwithbliss/ Ready to join our tribe? Click the link below to sign up! https://www.theunraveledacademy.com/

Raised in a junkyard...homeless in high school... significant tragedy and loss at an early age.... she is now an educator, a successful artist, a wife and mother of three, and one of our favorite people EVER...Take a listen as the incredible Lindsay Saunders opens up and shares the truth about her childhood and early adult years. Follow along on Lindsay's Journey: https://www.instagram.com/forestandfieldphotography/ Are you ready to join our tribe? Click the link below and sign up today! https://www.theunraveledacademy.com/

Keziah Kelsey chats with Unraveled co-foudner, Co Hodges about the different types of Mothers and why many of them go undocumented. Follow Keziah on her journey: https://www.instagram.com/babyrosephoto/ Check out what Keziah created for the Unraveled Students: https://learn.theunraveledacademy.com/course?courseid=beautifully-raw-motherhood-stories-with-keziah-kelsey Keziah is currently creating an online Workshop all about in-home newborns! If you'd like to be the first to know more about this online educational gem, click this link an subscribe to the newsletter! http://eepurl.com/glQ8Pb Are you ready to join the Unraveled Tribe? https://www.theunraveledacademy.com/

The incredible Gianna Dorsey stops by to shed some light on a current social issue and why she felt called to begin a beautiful creative project because of it. We are so inspired by her and cannot wait to see what she does next! Follow along on her journey: https://www.instagram.com/giannadorseyphoto/ Mentioned in this episode: https://www.instagram.com/almighti.ej/ https://www.instagram.com/terrellgrice/ https://www.instagram.com/therealdjdamage/ https://www.instagram.com/alvestermartin/ https://www.instagram.com/j_calloway6/ https://www.instagram.com/markjphood/ https://www.instagram.com/iamneither/ https://www.instagram.com/justcpg/ https://www.instagram.com/steviemackey/ https://www.instagram.com/jdthechamp/ https://www.instagram.com/ryanthouston12/ https://www.instagram.com/nelsonbeato/ https://www.instagram.com/actorjensenatwood/ https://www.instagram.com/tracyjcampbell/ https://www.instagram.com/chrisgranted/ https://www.instagram.com/affioncrockett/ https://www.instagram.com/thankslamont/ https://www.instagram.com/averywilson/ https://www.instagram.com/lexlewter/ https://www.instagram.com/iamgenenoble/ https://www.instagram.com/iamericmack/ https://www.instagram.com/devonjedwards/ https://www.instagram.com/kennygotsoul/ https://www.instagram.com/trevorkphotography/ https://www.instagram.com/dami.o/ https://www.instagram.com/romeflynn/ https://www.instagram.com/marioworldwide/ Ready to join our Unraveled Tribe? Click the link below. https://www.theunraveledacademy.com/

Join Marie Carmel, Toni Black, Kendall Shea and Co Hodges and they speak openly about all things DIVORCE. Join them for the uncensored hilarity and honesty and walk away knowing that YOU are not alone. Follow Toni on her journey: https://www.instagram.com/toniblackmagic/ Follow Marie on her journey: https://www.instagram.com/bymariecarmel/ https://www.instagram.com/thatsinglemomlife/ mentions: https://www.instagram.com/angiemonson/ https://www.instagram.com/lynn_livinmybestlife/ Follow Kendall on her journey: https://www.facebook.com/KendallLaurenPhotography/ Follow Co on her journey: https://www.instagram.com/co_hodges/ Are you ready to join the Unraveled Tribe? Click the link below and get yo booty in here. https://www.theunraveledacademy.com/

The amazing Tricia Victoria speaks openly and honestly about burnout in our creative industry.... how to recognize and prevent it. Tricia is a lead instructor in Unraveled Academy as well as our exclusive preset partner. Tricia created an incredible Course for Unraveled Students, digging into Couples, Weddings, and Business. Check it out via this link: https://learn.theunraveledacademy.com/course?courseid=the-ultimate-guide-for-telling-love-stories-with-tricia-victoria Follow along on Tricia's journey via these links: https://www.instagram.com/triciavictoriaphoto/ https://triciavictoriaphotography.com/ If you're ready to join the Unraveled Tribe, click here: https://www.theunraveledacademy.com/

Join Unraveled Co-Foudner, Co Hodges and Shalonda Chaddock of Chubby Cheek Photography, as they talk candidly about the middle years (tween/teen years), why they are going undocumented and why we need to open up to them. Click here to read more from Shalonda on this topic: http://www.chubbycheekphotography.com/2017/06/the-middle-years-matter-too/ Follow along on Shalonda's Journey: https://www.instagram.com/chubbycheekphotography/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/chubbycheekphotography-463114210645/?fref=ts http://www.chubbycheekphotography.com/home/ Mentions: Anthem Kids https://kidsanthem.com If you're ready to join our tribe, click the link below and sign up! https://theunraveledacademy.com

The always-inspiring Kendal Turner stops by to chat about self-discovery, creative healing and transformation, and being who you are meant to be. Kendal is an author, spoken-word artist and public speaker. Check out the links below to be further inspired by her work. http://kendalsturner.com https://www.facebook.com/Kendal-Turner-209375295316/ Ready to join the Unraveled tribe? Click the link below and join today! https://www.theunraveledacademy.com/

Jayme Ford of Paper Deer Photography stops by to speak her truth about dealing with anxiety, depression and self doubt. In a world filled with creative entrepreneurs, these are prevalent issues that deserve some attention in the lime light. Let's get real about mental health and open a dialogue. Thank you Jayme for being a beautiful sounding board for these topics! Follow on Jayme's journey: https://www.instagram.com/thepaperdeerphotography/ https://paperdeerphoto.com Are you ready to join our tribe? Click the link to learn more and sign up today! https://www.theunraveledacademy.com/

The amazing Tomayia Colvin stops by to share truths about Imposter Syndrome, how losing everything gives you real life perspective, and how important a strong community really is. To learn more about and possibly attend The Cookout 2019: https://www.tomayiacolvineducation.com/thecookout2019/ To follow along on Tomayia's journey: http://www.tomayiacolvin.com https://www.tomayiacolvineducation.com http://www.tomayiacolvin.com/www.instagram.com/tomayiacolvin

The amazing and oh-so-sweet India Earl stops by to chat about her humble beginnings, photography education and being married to another creative. She's the raddest ever. Follow along on her journey: https://www.indiaearl.com/ https://indiaearleducation.com/ https://www.instagram.com/indiaearl/ If you're ready to join our tribe: https://www.theunraveledacademy.com/

The amazing Pippa Scott and the incredible Kendall Gender stop by to chat about their amazing artistic collaboration and celebrate of the beauty of real life. Follow Pippa's journey: https://www.pippaleighscott.com https://www.instagram.com/pippascottphotography/ Follow Kendall's journey: https://www.instagram.com/kendallgender/ https://www.instagram.com/bratpackforever/ Mentioned in this interview: Kirsten Lewis http://www.kirstenlewisphoto.com Felicia Chang https://www.feliciachangphotography.com/ Katie Jett Walls https://www.katiejettwallsphotography.com Scott Strazzante https://www.instagram.com/scottstrazzante/ Kelly Koller https://www.instagram.com/lifebykellyk/ If you're ready to join our tribe: https://www.theunraveledacademy.com/

Unraveled Instructor + Group Leader, Brittany DeJesus, stops by to tell us her story as well as her journey to self love. "I don't want to be in the box. I don't want to be beside the box. I want to be the fucking box." Follow Brittany on her journey: https://www.instagram.com/brittanythecreative/ Bad Ass Mentions in this episode: Kristy Westendorp https://www.instagram.com/kristywestendorp/ Kevin Lowery https://www.instagram.com/kevin.weddings/ If you're ready to join our tribe: https://www.theunraveledacademy.com/

Chilean photographer living in Canada, Barbara Rahal chats with Unraveled Co-Founder, Co Hodges about photographing couples worldwide and finding the balance in the travel-bug life. Follow along on Barb's Journey: https://www.instagram.com/barbara_rahal/ If you're ready to join our tribe: https://www.theunraveledacademy.com/

The amazing Kristy Westendorp sheds some light on the issues of representation and tokenization, specifically in relation to the LGBTQIA community. Prepare to have your mind blown. Follow along on Kristy's journey: https://www.instagram.com/kristywestendorp/ Mentions during this episode include: Kevin Lowery http://kevinlowery.com/representation-matters-so-im-doing-something-about-it-lgbtq-couples-shootout-for-photographers/ "LGBTQ2SIA+ people should not have to come out of the closet every single time they do something as simple as inquire on a photographer’s website." -Kevin Lowery Toni Black https://www.instagram.com/toniblackmagic/ If you're ready to join our tribe: https://www.theunraveledacademy.com

Elliana Allon stops by to talk about her journey from Registered Nurse to Fine Art Birth Photographer. "I felt like I was putting on a costume..... this is not who I am." She urges all of us to recognize our gifts and wake up to a life as an artist. Follow along on her journey: https://www.instagram.com/elliana_allon/ If you're ready to join our tribe, click this link: https://www.theunraveledacademy.com/

The amazing Heather Koepp talks industry shop and sheds light on her beginnings as an editorial and live-music photographer. She reminds us that anxiety is normal and we shouldn't let it shouldn't stop us from creating. Follow along on her journey: https://instagram.com/heatherkoeppphotography https://instagram.com/dreamcatchersphoto Mentions: Mark Maya https://instagram.com/markmayaphoto If you are ready to join our tribe: https://www.theunraveledacademy.com

St. Louis wedding photographer, Raquita Henderson stops by to talk about her beginnings, her business practice and why you should be YOURSELF as a business owner. Having shot her first wedding at age 14, she has many years of experience with people and business. She is a wealth of knowledge and inspiration and is a dedicated mentor and leader in our photography community. Follow Raquita on her journey: http://www.pinxit.photo If you're ready to join our tribe: https://www.theunraveledacademy.com

Rebecca Lane, Yoga Nidra Specialist and Life Coach stops by to chat about the importance of self care for the creative entrepreneur. Check out her Yoga Nidra eCourses Here: https://learn.theunraveledacademy.com/course?courseid=yoga-nidra-for-creative-clarity https://learn.theunraveledacademy.com/course?courseid=yoga-nidra-for-empowerment-dissolving-self-doubt https://learn.theunraveledacademy.com/course?courseid=yoga-nidra-for-stress-reduction

The amazing Toni Black stops by to shed some light on the reality of diversity within the photography community. This powerful episode will make you think, trust us. Follow along on Toni's journey via the link below: https://www.instagram.com/toniblackmagic/ If you are ready to join our tribe, here's the link! https://www.theunraveledacademy.com There were several fantastic mentions during this episode, and they are listed below! Be sure to check them all out: Kevin Lowery https://www.instagram.com/kevin.weddings/ Tomayia Colvin www.tomayiacolvin.com Charmi Patel Pena https://www.instagram.com/charmipena/

Unraveled Co-Founder, Co Hodges, chats her six-year-old daughter about what it's like to be a photographer's kid. If you are ready to join our tribe, here's the link! https://www.theunraveledacademy.com

Yale graduate, photographer and mother, with degrees in both behavioral neuroscience and psychology, Jenika McDavitt sheds light on the intricacies of human nature in regard to creativity, comparison and self doubt. "What would the world look like if everyone was given the opportunity and power to really express and use their best talents?" -JM See more of her amazing work: https://psychologyforphotographers.com Mentions: Brian Andres of Story People www.storypeople.com If you are ready to join our tribe, here's the link! https://www.theunraveledacademy.com

Unraveled's Software + Tech Expert, Mike Wade, chats with Academy Founders about identifying as a "Creative" and about being a male photographer in a female-saturated community. Follow along on Mike's Journey: https://ourunscriptedlife.com If you are ready to join our tribe, here's the link! https://www.theunraveledacademy.com

Alex James and Unraveled Academy Founder, Co Hodges, dig deep into work/life balance. Follow along on Alex's journey with this link: https://www.instagram.com/alex_james_photography/ Alex would love you to watch this Ted Talk: https://www.ted.com/talks/robert_waldinger_what_makes_a_good_life_lessons_from_the_longest_study_on_happiness If you are ready to join our tribe, here's the link! https://www.theunraveledacademy.com

Janel Peyton, Editor + Chief of Dear Photographer Magazine chats with Academy Founders about her creative journey and why print magazines will never die. Follow Janel on her journey: https://instagram.com/janelpeyton If you are ready to join our tribe, here's the link! https://www.theunraveledacademy.com

Latoya Dixon Smith, Founder of The Queen Photographers chats with Academy Founders about the need for community and the benefits of managing your time well. Follow on Latoya's journey: https://www.instagram.com/latoyadixonsmith/ Check out The Queen Photographers: https://www.instagram.com/queenphotogs/

Unraveled Instructor chats with Academy Founders about all things Instagram, authenticity and why both should always go together. Come for the information and stay for the hilarity that makes Ace one of Unraveled's favorite humans. Follow Ace on his journey: https://www.instagram.com/acefanningphotography/ If you are ready to join our tribe, here's the link! https://www.theunraveledacademy.com

Unraveled Instructor, Kevin Lowery chats with Academy Founders about his creative beginnings and the WHY behind his leadership role as a Body Image Activist. Follow Kevin on his journey: https://www.instagram.com/kevloweryphoto/ Check out Kevin's Skin Like Dawn Project: https://www.instagram.com/skinandheart/ If you are ready to join our tribe, here's the link! https://www.theunraveledacademy.com

Adri de la Cruz, founder and owner of Dear Photographer, chats with Academy Founders about her journey to America, her humble beginnings and what she has created with hard work and dedication. This woman is one to be reckoned with and he are some of her biggest fans. Follow Adri: https://www.instagram.com/adridelacruz_photographer/ https://www.instagram.com/dear_photographer/ If you are ready to join our tribe, here's the link! https://www.theunraveledacademy.com

This amazing Mama of 7 and industry legend stops by to chat with Academy Founders about her humble beginnings and how hard work and determination is the key to success. Follow along on Sarah's Journey: https://www.instagram.com/my4hens/ If you are ready to join our tribe, here's the link! https://www.theunraveledacademy.com

Sue Sonnenberg stops by to talk about being YOU and being good at being you. She chats with Academy Founders about why she took one year off of client work to create just for herself. Follow on Sue's journey: https://www.instagram.com/rootstowillows_soulshine/ If you are ready to join our tribe, here's the link! https://www.theunraveledacademy.com

Creative genius, Stormy Solis stops by to chat with Academy Founder, Sarah Driscoll, about her creative journey, both the ups and the downs. Follow Stormy on her journey: https://www.instagram.com/stormysolis/ If you are ready to join our tribe, here's the link! https://www.theunraveledacademy.com

Creative legend, Yan Palmer, stops by to chat about creative awakening and the unicorn that is work/life "balance". Follow Yan on her journey: https://www.instagram.com/yanpalmer/ If you are ready to join our tribe, here's the link! https://www.theunraveledacademy.com