#togdiaries with Ty Pentecost

Reality is...all racism is not the same and a lot of my friends over the last three weeks have had some hard conversations with themselves, their families and even their clients. Some have worked hard to educate themselves and understand what the black community needs, other have refused there even is an issue, even with all 50 states and countries across the globe protesting, and others have analysis paralysis. The deeper you dig into this, the more you will start to see how your actions may have contributed to others pain without ever using a curt word or having hate in your heart. How do you navigate this new world, and I say new because some of you are just starting to open your hearts and minds, and start to move forward personally and professionally. Let's have a real chat...Recommended Reading List:Me & White SupremacyStamped from the BeginningThe New Jim CrowSo You Wanna Talk about RaceWhite FragilityOnline Education Resources:Nove ReidBe The BridgeMonique Melton

Need a little kick in the pants during this shelter-in-place? Well here it is! We have all been getting through this pandemic in different ways, and trust I know this situation is scary, and crappy and down right discouraging. If you are a small business the toll things have taken on us are unprecedented and for some, they have lost everything! But we rise...we start again and we don't give up! When door after door after door closes we find new doors to open, kick down or just burn down until we have reached our goals!I have been on fire I must admit, this big fat red reset button sitting on my desk was slammed with double fist a few months ago and I have admit, I have been proud of the work that has been done. There is SO much more to do, but one of things that was accomplished was the launch of Tog Academy, a free online education group for novice/beginner and intermediate photographers. There is also a learning path for beginner film and wedding photographers. I am finally sharing what I know in a way that is organized and sets you up for success no matter what level you are. This is a slow paced learning group, and we will all grow together!I look forward to seeing you there! Join Tog Academy Today!

Friend! Planning a wedding is stressful to say the least! Whether your budget is $5,000 or $50,000 it never seems like it is enough to get the wedding of your dreams. This is where hiring a wedding planner can make all the difference. When you hire a wedding planner, it is not just about an additional expense, but you are hiring someone to help you bring your vision to life, save you money on your wedding vendors and bring you peace of mind on your wedding day. So to better break it down for us I asked one of my amazing business partners Ramona Arnold with Simple Country Weddings to be a guest on this weeks episode! Where you can find Ramona:Simple Country Weddings on InstagramSimple Country Weddings on FacebookTy Pentecost:Ty Pentecost on InstagramTy Pentecost on FacebookJoin the free online education group!

You got the distance learning blues?? Trying to figure out how you are going to balance this new norm and still run your business and be all the things you need to be for everyone?? It is overwhelming and frustrating, but when you look down at those little faces your heart melts. So I am here to tell you, you are not alone!! I wanted to put together this episode to tell you it can be done. Laura James is a small business owner of multiple companies all while homeschooling her five children full time. She has some great tips that help her keep balanced AND for those who might be considering homeschooling she has some encouraging words. You don't want to miss this!Laura James on InstagramAnchor & ThriveHome & Haven CommunityTeaching Rest Homeschoolers Guide

Small businesses don't know up from down right now, but what we do know is that the current situation with Covid-19 has us wishing we could fast forward and be in 2021 already. Times are scary and we know some of us may not even make it through this, but one thing we do know, we are all in this TOGETHER!I have put together some self care and small business tips that might just help you through this crazy time and prepare your business for a blessing WITH YOUR NAME ON IT! No but seriously, I just want you to know it is okay to not be okay, but when you are ready you have someone here for you!RescheduleDontCancel.comTomaiya Colvin Education - Facebook GroupTy Pentecost Photography - Creative Corner

Covid-19 also known as the Corona virus has our US economy in a strong hold and if you are a creative small business the industry has came to a screeching halt. Early on, before this virus was ever labeled as a pandemic, Jake and Tabatha McAnally were sending up smoke signals to their friends and family and in most cases were getting shut down. I am so excited to welcome them to the show to discuss what some of their early concerns were about this virus, how it has impacted their business, and how they are moving forward even in the midst of so much unknown. This episode is not one for the faint, as Tabatha and Jake with McAnally Moments share some real transparent moments when their fears became a reality and what measures they are taking to protect their home, business and most of all their little one. Also, stay tuned for Episode 4 as discuss things you can be working on right now to improve the foundation of your business with Octavia Elease Photography, business marketing strategist. CDC - Corona VirusEDD - Disaster Unemployment AssistanceSBA Loan AssistanceCA Rent Relief RequestPresidents Corona Virus GuidelineRising Tide Corina Virus Resource Center

Okay friends, I decided to change it up and create an episode featuring some of your most embarrassing and funny moments! As creative entrepreneurs we can sometimes get so caught up in the day-to-day that we can sometimes forget to give ourselves a break! So enjoy these stories of other business owners that will have you in stitches.

To participate in Episode 1 you will need the Goal Setting Worksheet.Let's be honest, you are probably feeling pretty down rolling into February without any fine tuned goals! Everyone is buzzing around you, has their goals all planned out and here you are rolling into 2020 still doing the same things that had you feeling stuck and bound in 2019! Well friend I am here to tell you, you are not alone! So I decided to create this goal setting episode where we will get honest with ourselves and work together to fine tune our why and create relevance to our goals. Now let me ask you, are you the turtle or the rabbit? Now enough talking are more planning...let's get started!PS. I would love to hear from you with questions or success you are having around the goal setting worksheet! ty@typentecostphotography.com

Being fired can be one of the most career shaping opportunities you will ever experience. If all you ever received was positive feedback how would you ever be stretched and forced to grow? As a business creative there are some things that we often do to self sabotage a real learning opportunity by being in our feelings! I will share some of my own land minds that I stepped in and how I overcame them to continue to grow my personal brand. You can't let a negative experience completely destroy your personal brand, but it can be an opportunity for growth and change...both which are great things!

Feeling like you got the holiday blues?! Sometimes it's a verse, a funny meme, or a TRUE story of hope to really change the tide. I am fully aware that the holidays can bring about some real sadness, I have experienced personally off and on throughout the years but this season I found myself buzzing and excited like those weirdo's down the street that put out their Christmas tree on Thanksgiving day! But like I mentioned on this episode our lives forever changed on Jan 11th 2019 and my relationship with God grew became more transparent than I ever imagined. When you are desperate and out of control it really reveals some things about yourself. So I wanted to share a story with you..one of a true miracle, one of mercies and grace, forgiveness and hope! The Logans will walk you through their son's tragic car accident that night, two other kids lost their lives, Willie laid in a coma for almost a month having lost a leg, multiple broken bones and suffered severe brain trauma. He had to learn to talk, walk, eat and do the basic day-to-day things we often take for granted. He has had to exercise his mind to get his memories back all while learning how to use a new prosthetic leg...all at the tender age of 16. His journey had so many twist and turns, ups and downs, and I hope this amaizing story will bring you perspective and hope in the midst of whatever you are going through.

In this episode we will be covering Imposter Syndrome...what it is and how you can overcome it. Imposter Syndrome is the feeling that you did not earn your success, but rather got lucky. You may have feelings of being a fraud, an imposter around those who you feel "earned it." They know what they are doing and you don't and if folks knew the truth you would seriously be fired...immediately! Well friend I am here to tell you that you are NOT alone in these feelings...AND there are many layers to this syndrome, they are real and debilitating. Imposter syndrome can often have you staying silent, when you really do have a view point that matters, never feeling good enough, and often time isolated and alone. Do you suffer from feelings like this? Then this is your episode!**End episode number correction...Suicide Hotline 800-273-8255**Show References & Important Articles:What is imposter syndrome?5 Different types of imposter syndromeOvercoming imposter syndromeMentoring someone with imposter syndromeEveryone suffers from imposter syndromeImposter Syndrome, when you feel like a fauxtaugrapher

Race is the photography community is an ongoing conversation. Just the "race" word alone has some running in the other direction, but the conversation must be had. It is not something that can be swept under the rug, and on today's episode we have a chance to chat with Dr. Tomayia Colvin, the founder of The Photo Cookout, and get a glimpse into how she has used her education to change the conversation. Not seeing someone who looked like her at photography conferences prompted her to create her own conference with black educators and black attendees, but it has grown into something so much bigger. We will also talk about how you can create a more diversified small business using some of the simple practices used by many larger corporations. With a ton of follow up resources, this is an episode you don't want to miss!The Photo Cookout Tomayia Colvin EducationHarvard Business Law - Building a Better Workspace for Black EmployeesNove Reid - Diversity CourseMonique MeltonWhere Change StartedTed EducationBlackNews.Com