Podcasts about showit united

Michelle's very personal 15-minute speech at the Showit United conference starts this week's episode, followed by a conversation with Mike about the things she enjoys and dreads about public speaking.Michelle Harris (@MHarris_Studios) is a  DC-based wedding photographer who was named Rangefinder's 2021 Creator of the Year. She leads a community of creators called "hustlers" in a private Facebook community. Check out her website to get more information about booking Michelle, hearing her speak or joining her online community.Mike Pacchione is a public speaking coach found at Best Speech for individual, corporate or group coaching. He is also available to book for conferences or online events. Follow him online at @mpacc.

Vanessa gave a five-minute speech at the United conference put on by Showit. Mike helped coach her through the preparation phase, so you'll hear about some of the advice he gave her, then hear the speech itself to see if she used his tips. Vanessa Kynes is a Pinterest consultant and educator, helping creative small businesses craft traffic-generating Pinterest marketing strategies. She can be found at VanessaKynes.com and @vanessakynes.Mike Pacchione offers coaching, workshops and keynote speeches at Best Speech and can be found on social media at @mpacc.

Davey Jones takes Mike on the journey of taking a very successful 20-minute speech and shrinking it down for a 10-minute spot at the United Showit conference, including the final product!Davey Jones is a marketer and content strategist. He's co-founded two agencies: Davey & Krista, a brand and website design agency, and the Till Agency, a paid advertising agency.  Since building his first business, Davey seeks out work  that is purposeful and fulfilling—and a life that includes palm trees, blue skies, time with his wife Krista, sons Jack and Samuel, pup Goose, and—of course—pizza.Mike Pacchione is a public speaking and storytelling coach at Best Speech. He offers corporate, individual and group coaching, workshops and webinars, and you can get free tips by signing up for his weekly-ish email.

Mike spoke at his first on-stage event in nearly two years in November 2021 at the United conference put on by Showit, and he takes the audience along for the ride. Mike Pacchione is a public speaking consultant who can be hired for personal or group coaching at bestspeech.co. Sign up for his weekly-ish email and get free speaking tips.

Chapters:0:00 -  Intro1:18 -  What Have You Been Working On, Cassie?!4:58 -  What Is United All About? Who Is The Conference For?10:58 -  This Year Is A Little Different……16:49 -  Who Is Speaking At United?18:55 -  How Do You Register For United?20:36 -  OutroShow Notes:Showit UnitedShowit United on IG

Elizabeth Austin is a talented photographer who has moved a lot throughout her career. And in the process of moving, she has developed some strategies that have worked for her to establish herself in an area she wants to be shooting in before she actually gets there. This works if you want to shoot closer to home or if you want to be a destination photographer. This conversation could be used in a broader sense as well, if you're trying to pivot the type of photography you shoot, not just the region you're currently getting most of your work. Follow her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elizabethaustinphoto/ Elizabeth was named one of the 30 rising stars of wedding photography in 2019 by Rangefinder Magazine, Her work has been featured on the cover of Rangefinder Magazine and in Brides, The Knot Magazine, Martha Stewart, HGTV, Black Bride Magazine, and many more. Liz is also a film photography educator that has taught at WPPI, Showit United, and The Hybrid Co. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thephotoreport/message

Are you ready for a Social Media makeover? *The kind of makeover that would make the Fab 5 from Queer Eye proud?* You won’t even be able to recognize your Instagram by the time I’m done with it! In late 2019, I had the privilege of speaking on a stage at United, an annual conference for photographers. I loved this keynote because I did something completely different: I critiqued the Instagram accounts of AUDIENCE MEMBERS.*Aren’t you glad you’re safe at home or in your car and not being exposed in front of hundreds of people at this conference?* If you are ready to hear exactly what I would change about your Instagram account from your bio to your photos to how you engage with followers, this episode is all for you. So without further ado, here's my keynote at United 2019. Click play to listen! Speaking of making changes, are you ready to take your business to the next level using my proven Instagram strategy? Then you need my Instagram marketing guide, boo boo! Download it for FREE at http://www.jasminestar.com/igmarketingguide.

This is part 2 of my 2-part series with Speaking Coach Mike Pacchione. If you haven’t listened to the first episode, no problem! You can listen to this episode without having to listen to the first part. Just as a quick reminder about who Mike is: He has flown around the world teaching people how to give presentations. And he’s worked with some pretty big names companies—as he puts it, while he’s not at liberty to discuss every company he’s worked with, if you have used a computer, phone or search engine today, you’re probably familiar with one of his clients. I hired Mike to help me get ready for my United 2019 keynote presentation. Although I feel comfortable speaking in front of people, I wanted some help continuing to develop that craft, and I chat a little more about that in these episodes. This episode was recorded after I had already given my keynote at United, and it reflects on my experience working with Mike, and he gives me some feedback on how I did. My hope is that this behind-the-scenes is helpful to you the next time you’re crafting a presentation for a group of people. The first episode was recorded PRIOR to my keynote, so if you’re looking for some more general advice for giving better presentations, that’s the episode to check out. Mike also critiques a past presentation of mine, and, of course, we get to hear a bit of Mike’s story. If you’re interested in watching the keynote I presented at United, which was titled: The Only Two Questions You Need to Answer to Win Business (and how to answer them on your website), check out the show notes at daveyandkrista.com (https://daveyandkrista.com/). For the show notes, go to https://daveyandkrista.com/btb-mike-pacchione-episode-75

Today I am joined by Speaking Coach Mike Pacchione. Mike has flown around the world teaching people how to give presentations. And he’s worked with some pretty big names companies—as he puts it, while he’s not at liberty to discuss every company he’s worked with, if you have used a computer, phone or search engine today, you’re probably familiar with one of his clients. I hired Mike to help me get ready for my United 2019 keynote presentation. Although I feel comfortable speaking in front of people, I wanted some help continuing to develop that craft, and I chat a little more about that in these episodes. This is part 1 of a 2-part episode. This episode was recorded PRIOR to my keynote, and we discuss some general advice for giving better presentations, Mike critiques a past presentation of mine, and, of course, we get to hear a bit of Mike’s story. The 2nd of this 2-part episode was recorded AFTER my keynote and reflects on my experience working with Mike, and he gives me some feedback on how I did. My hope is that this behind-the-scenes is helpful to you the next time you’re crafting a presentation for a group of people. If you’re interested in watching the keynote I presented at United, which was titled: The Only Two Questions You Need to Answer to Win Business (and how to answer them on your website), check out the show notes at https://daveyandkrista.com/btb-mike-pacchione-episode-74

===HOW I’VE BOOKED 450+ WEDDINGS THE PAST 12+ YEARS===   Sign-up for my free, 3-part training video series on how to get 5-star, raving testimonials from your past wedding couples and learn more about how that has helped me book 450+ weddings in the past 12+ years.   https://www.5starweddingphotography.com   -----   ===MESSENGER CHAT MARKETING FOR WEDDING PROFESSIONALS===   Want to learn more about a revolutionary way of getting consistent, quality wedding leads on autopilot that no one in the wedding industry is utilizing right now? Find out how I'm using Messenger chat marketing to bring in 3-4 inquiries every day.   https://www.weddingchatmarketing.com   -----   ===COACHING FOR NEW WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHERS===   Tried everything else and ready to have a wedding photography coach guide you step-by-step on how to fast track your business? Attend my next live, free masterclass and find out how we can work together for 8+ weeks and help you book your first 10 weddings in the next year.   https://www.weddingphotographycoaching.com   -----   ===SERVICES, EQUIPMENT, AND SOFTWARE I USE IN MY BUSINESS===   Curious about what camera equipment and software I'm currently using in my business? Check out my toolkit and support this channel by purchasing through my affiliate links.   https://www.siwptoolkit.com

===HOW I’VE BOOKED 450+ WEDDINGS THE PAST 12+ YEARS===   Sign-up for my free, 3-part training video series on how to get 5-star, raving testimonials from your past wedding couples and learn more about how that has helped me book 450+ weddings in the past 12+ years.   https://www.5starweddingphotography.com   -----   ===MESSENGER CHAT MARKETING FOR WEDDING PROFESSIONALS===   Want to learn more about a revolutionary way of getting consistent, quality wedding leads on autopilot that no one in the wedding industry is utilizing right now? Find out how I'm using Messenger chat marketing to bring in 3-4 inquiries every day.   https://www.weddingchatmarketing.com   -----   ===COACHING FOR NEW WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHERS===   Tried everything else and ready to have a wedding photography coach guide you step-by-step on how to fast track your business? Attend my next live, free masterclass and find out how we can work together for 8+ weeks and help you book your first 10 weddings in the next year.   https://www.weddingphotographycoaching.com   -----   ===SERVICES, EQUIPMENT, AND SOFTWARE I USE IN MY BUSINESS===   Curious about what camera equipment and software I'm currently using in my business? Check out my toolkit and support this channel by purchasing through my affiliate links.   https://www.siwptoolkit.com

===HOW I’VE BOOKED 450+ WEDDINGS THE PAST 12+ YEARS===   Sign-up for my free, 3-part training video series on how to get 5-star, raving testimonials from your past wedding couples and learn more about how that has helped me book 450+ weddings in the past 12+ years.   https://www.5starweddingphotography.com   -----   ===MESSENGER CHAT MARKETING FOR WEDDING PROFESSIONALS===   Want to learn more about a revolutionary way of getting consistent, quality wedding leads on autopilot that no one in the wedding industry is utilizing right now? Find out how I'm using Messenger chat marketing to bring in 3-4 inquiries every day.   https://www.weddingchatmarketing.com   -----   ===COACHING FOR NEW WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHERS===   Tried everything else and ready to have a wedding photography coach guide you step-by-step on how to fast track your business? Attend my next live, free masterclass and find out how we can work together for 8+ weeks and help you book your first 10 weddings in the next year.   https://www.weddingphotographycoaching.com   -----   ===SERVICES, EQUIPMENT, AND SOFTWARE I USE IN MY BUSINESS===   Curious about what camera equipment and software I'm currently using in my business? Check out my toolkit and support this channel by purchasing through my affiliate links.   https://www.siwptoolkit.com

===HOW I’VE BOOKED 450+ WEDDINGS THE PAST 12+ YEARS===   Sign-up for my free, 3-part training video series on how to get 5-star, raving testimonials from your past wedding couples and learn more about how that has helped me book 450+ weddings in the past 12+ years.   https://www.5starweddingphotography.com   -----   ===MESSENGER CHAT MARKETING FOR WEDDING PROFESSIONALS===   Want to learn more about a revolutionary way of getting consistent, quality wedding leads on autopilot that no one in the wedding industry is utilizing right now? Find out how I'm using Messenger chat marketing to bring in 3-4 inquiries every day.   https://www.weddingchatmarketing.com   -----   ===COACHING FOR NEW WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHERS===   Tried everything else and ready to have a wedding photography coach guide you step-by-step on how to fast track your business? Attend my next live, free masterclass and find out how we can work together for 8+ weeks and help you book your first 10 weddings in the next year.   https://www.weddingphotographycoaching.com   -----   ===SERVICES, EQUIPMENT, AND SOFTWARE I USE IN MY BUSINESS===   Curious about what camera equipment and software I'm currently using in my business? Check out my toolkit and support this channel by purchasing through my affiliate links.   https://www.siwptoolkit.com

===HOW I’VE BOOKED 450+ WEDDINGS THE PAST 12+ YEARS===   Sign-up for my free, 3-part training video series on how to get 5-star, raving testimonials from your past wedding couples and learn more about how that has helped me book 450+ weddings in the past 12+ years.   https://www.5starweddingphotography.com   -----   ===MESSENGER CHAT MARKETING FOR WEDDING PROFESSIONALS===   Want to learn more about a revolutionary way of getting consistent, quality wedding leads on autopilot that no one in the wedding industry is utilizing right now? Find out how I'm using Messenger chat marketing to bring in 3-4 inquiries every day.   https://www.weddingchatmarketing.com   -----   ===COACHING FOR NEW WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHERS===   Tried everything else and ready to have a wedding photography coach guide you step-by-step on how to fast track your business? Attend my next live, free masterclass and find out how we can work together for 8+ weeks and help you book your first 10 weddings in the next year.   https://www.weddingphotographycoaching.com   -----   ===SERVICES, EQUIPMENT, AND SOFTWARE I USE IN MY BUSINESS===   Curious about what camera equipment and software I'm currently using in my business? Check out my toolkit and support this channel by purchasing through my affiliate links.   https://www.siwptoolkit.com

===HOW I’VE BOOKED 450+ WEDDINGS THE PAST 12+ YEARS===   Sign-up for my free, 3-part training video series on how to get 5-star, raving testimonials from your past wedding couples and learn more about how that has helped me book 450+ weddings in the past 12+ years.   https://www.5starweddingphotography.com   -----   ===MESSENGER CHAT MARKETING FOR WEDDING PROFESSIONALS===   Want to learn more about a revolutionary way of getting consistent, quality wedding leads on autopilot that no one in the wedding industry is utilizing right now? Find out how I'm using Messenger chat marketing to bring in 3-4 inquiries every day.   https://www.weddingchatmarketing.com   -----   ===COACHING FOR NEW WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHERS===   Tried everything else and ready to have a wedding photography coach guide you step-by-step on how to fast track your business? Attend my next live, free masterclass and find out how we can work together for 8+ weeks and help you book your first 10 weddings in the next year.   https://www.weddingphotographycoaching.com   -----   ===SERVICES, EQUIPMENT, AND SOFTWARE I USE IN MY BUSINESS===   Curious about what camera equipment and software I'm currently using in my business? Check out my toolkit and support this channel by purchasing through my affiliate links.   https://www.siwptoolkit.com

===HOW I’VE BOOKED 450+ WEDDINGS THE PAST 12+ YEARS===   Sign-up for my free, 3-part training video series on how to get 5-star, raving testimonials from your past wedding couples and learn more about how that has helped me book 450+ weddings in the past 12+ years.   https://www.5starweddingphotography.com   -----   ===MESSENGER CHAT MARKETING FOR WEDDING PROFESSIONALS===   Want to learn more about a revolutionary way of getting consistent, quality wedding leads on autopilot that no one in the wedding industry is utilizing right now? Find out how I'm using Messenger chat marketing to bring in 3-4 inquiries every day.   https://www.weddingchatmarketing.com   -----   ===COACHING FOR NEW WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHERS===   Tried everything else and ready to have a wedding photography coach guide you step-by-step on how to fast track your business? Attend my next live, free masterclass and find out how we can work together for 8+ weeks and help you book your first 10 weddings in the next year.   https://www.weddingphotographycoaching.com   -----   ===SERVICES, EQUIPMENT, AND SOFTWARE I USE IN MY BUSINESS===   Curious about what camera equipment and software I'm currently using in my business? Check out my toolkit and support this channel by purchasing through my affiliate links.   https://www.siwptoolkit.com

===HOW I’VE BOOKED 450+ WEDDINGS THE PAST 12+ YEARS===   Sign-up for my free, 3-part training video series on how to get 5-star, raving testimonials from your past wedding couples and learn more about how that has helped me book 450+ weddings in the past 12+ years.   https://www.5starweddingphotography.com   -----   ===MESSENGER CHAT MARKETING FOR WEDDING PROFESSIONALS===   Want to learn more about a revolutionary way of getting consistent, quality wedding leads on autopilot that no one in the wedding industry is utilizing right now? Find out how I'm using Messenger chat marketing to bring in 3-4 inquiries every day.   https://www.weddingchatmarketing.com   -----   ===COACHING FOR NEW WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHERS===   Tried everything else and ready to have a wedding photography coach guide you step-by-step on how to fast track your business? Attend my next live, free masterclass and find out how we can work together for 8+ weeks and help you book your first 10 weddings in the next year.   https://www.weddingphotographycoaching.com   -----   ===SERVICES, EQUIPMENT, AND SOFTWARE I USE IN MY BUSINESS===   Curious about what camera equipment and software I'm currently using in my business? Check out my toolkit and support this channel by purchasing through my affiliate links.   https://www.siwptoolkit.com

===HOW I’VE BOOKED 450+ WEDDINGS THE PAST 12+ YEARS===   Sign-up for my free, 3-part training video series on how to get 5-star, raving testimonials from your past wedding couples and learn more about how that has helped me book 450+ weddings in the past 12+ years.   https://www.5starweddingphotography.com   -----   ===MESSENGER CHAT MARKETING FOR WEDDING PROFESSIONALS===   Want to learn more about a revolutionary way of getting consistent, quality wedding leads on autopilot that no one in the wedding industry is utilizing right now? Find out how I'm using Messenger chat marketing to bring in 3-4 inquiries every day.   https://www.weddingchatmarketing.com   -----   ===COACHING FOR NEW WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHERS===   Tried everything else and ready to have a wedding photography coach guide you step-by-step on how to fast track your business? Attend my next live, free masterclass and find out how we can work together for 8+ weeks and help you book your first 10 weddings in the next year.   https://www.weddingphotographycoaching.com   -----   ===SERVICES, EQUIPMENT, AND SOFTWARE I USE IN MY BUSINESS===   Curious about what camera equipment and software I'm currently using in my business? Check out my toolkit and support this channel by purchasing through my affiliate links.   https://www.siwptoolkit.com

===HOW I’VE BOOKED 450+ WEDDINGS THE PAST 12+ YEARS===   Sign-up for my free, 3-part training video series on how to get 5-star, raving testimonials from your past wedding couples and learn more about how that has helped me book 450+ weddings in the past 12+ years.   https://www.5starweddingphotography.com   -----   ===MESSENGER CHAT MARKETING FOR WEDDING PROFESSIONALS===   Want to learn more about a revolutionary way of getting consistent, quality wedding leads on autopilot that no one in the wedding industry is utilizing right now? Find out how I'm using Messenger chat marketing to bring in 3-4 inquiries every day.   https://www.weddingchatmarketing.com   -----   ===COACHING FOR NEW WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHERS===   Tried everything else and ready to have a wedding photography coach guide you step-by-step on how to fast track your business? Attend my next live, free masterclass and find out how we can work together for 8+ weeks and help you book your first 10 weddings in the next year.   https://www.weddingphotographycoaching.com   -----   ===SERVICES, EQUIPMENT, AND SOFTWARE I USE IN MY BUSINESS===   Curious about what camera equipment and software I'm currently using in my business? Check out my toolkit and support this channel by purchasing through my affiliate links.   https://www.siwptoolkit.com

===HOW I’VE BOOKED 450+ WEDDINGS THE PAST 12+ YEARS===   Sign-up for my free, 3-part training video series on how to get 5-star, raving testimonials from your past wedding couples and learn more about how that has helped me book 450+ weddings in the past 12+ years.   https://www.5starweddingphotography.com   -----   ===MESSENGER CHAT MARKETING FOR WEDDING PROFESSIONALS===   Want to learn more about a revolutionary way of getting consistent, quality wedding leads on autopilot that no one in the wedding industry is utilizing right now? Find out how I'm using Messenger chat marketing to bring in 3-4 inquiries every day.   https://www.weddingchatmarketing.com   -----   ===COACHING FOR NEW WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHERS===   Tried everything else and ready to have a wedding photography coach guide you step-by-step on how to fast track your business? Attend my next live, free masterclass and find out how we can work together for 8+ weeks and help you book your first 10 weddings in the next year.   https://www.weddingphotographycoaching.com   -----   ===SERVICES, EQUIPMENT, AND SOFTWARE I USE IN MY BUSINESS===   Curious about what camera equipment and software I'm currently using in my business? Check out my toolkit and support this channel by purchasing through my affiliate links.   https://www.siwptoolkit.com

===HOW I’VE BOOKED 450+ WEDDINGS THE PAST 12+ YEARS===   Sign-up for my free, 3-part training video series on how to get 5-star, raving testimonials from your past wedding couples and learn more about how that has helped me book 450+ weddings in the past 12+ years.   https://www.5starweddingphotography.com   -----   ===MESSENGER CHAT MARKETING FOR WEDDING PROFESSIONALS===   Want to learn more about a revolutionary way of getting consistent, quality wedding leads on autopilot that no one in the wedding industry is utilizing right now? Find out how I'm using Messenger chat marketing to bring in 3-4 inquiries every day.   https://www.weddingchatmarketing.com   -----   ===COACHING FOR NEW WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHERS===   Tried everything else and ready to have a wedding photography coach guide you step-by-step on how to fast track your business? Attend my next live, free masterclass and find out how we can work together for 8+ weeks and help you book your first 10 weddings in the next year.   https://www.weddingphotographycoaching.com   -----   ===SERVICES, EQUIPMENT, AND SOFTWARE I USE IN MY BUSINESS===   Curious about what camera equipment and software I'm currently using in my business? Check out my toolkit and support this channel by purchasing through my affiliate links.   https://www.siwptoolkit.com

This week's episode is brought to you straight from the Showit United conference, on our very short lunch break! I met Devin and Kathryn Robinson last year at this conference for photographers, and have had the pleasure of watching their journey from afar via Instagram. The Robinsons have been married for 7 years, full-time professional photographers for 4 years, and run an amazingly beautiful business called Anchor & Veil. They have been fostering for 7 months now, and have an 8 year old, 2 year old, and a 1 year old. They share very candidly, the highs and lows of their foster care journey. Big thanks to:  - ProLink Fence in North Carolina for providing the Robinsons with an INCREDIBLE new fence for their house.  - Children's Home Society is the agency that the Robinsons are licensed through, and they are so thankful for them. - Big shout out to Hickory Grove Baptist Church for their kindness and care for the Robinsons! Everyone can play a role in foster care, and we are thankful for the role all of these people have played in the Robinson's journey! Good Word of the Day "Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters,[a] whenever you face trials of many kinds, 3 because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. 4 Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything." -James 1:2-4 What a beautiful mindset that we need all of our trials to prepare us and make us complete! If you want to connect: Kathryn on Instagram Anchor and Veil on Instagram Jihae on Facebook Chris on Facebook Fostering Voices on Instagram Jihae on Instagram You can also email us at jihaeandchris@yahoo.com  AND we would LOVE it if you would SUBSCRIBE and leave us a review on iTunes! This helps others to find our podcast so we can share these voices from the foster care and adoption community with more people!

===HOW I’VE BOOKED 450+ WEDDINGS THE PAST 12+ YEARS===   Sign-up for my free, 3-part training video series on how to get 5-star, raving testimonials from your past wedding couples and learn more about how that has helped me book 450+ weddings in the past 12+ years.   https://www.5starweddingphotography.com   -----   ===MESSENGER CHAT MARKETING FOR WEDDING PROFESSIONALS===   Want to learn more about a revolutionary way of getting consistent, quality wedding leads on autopilot that no one in the wedding industry is utilizing right now? Find out how I'm using Messenger chat marketing to bring in 3-4 inquiries every day.   https://www.weddingchatmarketing.com   -----   ===COACHING FOR NEW WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHERS===   Tried everything else and ready to have a wedding photography coach guide you step-by-step on how to fast track your business? Attend my next live, free masterclass and find out how we can work together for 8+ weeks and help you book your first 10 weddings in the next year.   https://www.weddingphotographycoaching.com   -----   ===SERVICES, EQUIPMENT, AND SOFTWARE I USE IN MY BUSINESS===   Curious about what camera equipment and software I'm currently using in my business? Check out my toolkit and support this channel by purchasing through my affiliate links.   https://www.siwptoolkit.com

Laura Murray is a photographer in Denver, Colorado. After graduating with a degree in mathematics and spending several years working in the technology sector, Laura Murray found inspiration in photography. She never dreamed her career would transition from data cruncher to wedding photographer. She considers herself unbelievably lucky that she gets to document the happiest of days for her clients. Laura is passionate about the pursuit of being the best versions of ourselves. She believes each day we can find little ways to improve which will culminate into big changes. She loves teaching the business aspect of photography, particularly about the power of goal setting, productivity tricks to get more done in less time, and marketing for the creative entrepreneur. Her new brand Spark & Bound provides tools to creatives to achieve their wild dreams and extraordinary goals. Laura has traveled across the world in pursuit of photography, but she thinks there's nothing quite like home. Laura resides with her husband and three boys in the Colorado foothills, surrounded by the natural beauty of the wild. Laura has been named one of the top wedding photographers by Martha Stewart Weddings, and her work has been featured on Style Me Pretty, Brides Magazine, Once Wed, and The Knot, among others. I love Laura as a person, peer mentor, and friend, and I'm excited for all of you to hear from her. What you will learn in this episode: Tips for transitioning careers When to start something new — passion project, side hustle, product launch Following a goal achievement system The process of designing a product from ideas to launch How to sell a product Fun Facts: Laura and I have both been photographing weddings for 10 years, and we will soon be at Showit United together

Laura Murray is a photographer in Denver, Colorado.   After graduating with a degree in mathematics and spending several years working in the technology sector, Laura Murray found inspiration in photography.  She never dreamed her career would transition from data cruncher to wedding photographer.  She considers herself unbelievably lucky that she gets to document the happiest of days for her clients.   Laura is passionate about the pursuit of being the best versions of ourselves. She believes each day we can find little ways to improve which will culminate into big changes.  She loves teaching the business aspect of photography, particularly about the power of goal setting, productivity tricks to get more done in less time, and marketing for the creative entrepreneur.  Her new brand Spark & Bound provides tools to creatives to achieve their wild dreams and extraordinary goals.       Laura has traveled across the world in pursuit of photography, but she thinks there's nothing quite like home.  Laura resides with her husband and three boys in the Colorado foothills, surrounded by the natural beauty of the wild. Laura has been named one of the top wedding photographers by Martha Stewart Weddings, and her work has been featured on Style Me Pretty, Brides Magazine, Once Wed, and The Knot, among others. I love Laura as a person, peer mentor, and friend, and I’m excited for all of you to hear from her.     What you will learn in this episode: Tips for transitioning careers When to start something new — passion project, side hustle, product launch Following a goal achievement system The process of designing a product from ideas to launch How to sell a product   Fun Facts: Laura and I have both been photographing weddings for 10 years, and we will soon be at Showit United together

I met Cassie Jones through Showit United. But, in addition to being United Director, she is the wife of a husband and wife wedding photography duo in Arkansas and mother of three children. I am so honored to be speaking at United this year and chatting with Cassie made me even more excited! What You Will Learn in This Episode: How to work with a large diverse team to plan and run a successful conference How to apply to be a speaker at United Mistakes to avoid when planning a large conference and how to help attendees resolve problems What is in the works / future for United

I met Cassie Jones through Showit United. But, in addition to being United Director, she is the wife of a husband and wife wedding photography duo in Arkansas and mother of three children. I am so honored to be speaking at United this year and chatting with Cassie made me even more excited!  What You Will Learn in This Episode: How to work with a large diverse team to plan and run a successful conference How to apply to be a speaker at United Mistakes to avoid when planning a large conference and how to help attendees resolve problems What is in the works / future for United

Meghan Stolar Brown is Director of Two Bright Lights & How They Asked at The Knot Worldwide. She has extensive marketing and event management experience and understands the challenges and opportunities creative entrepreneurs face. Meghan has been a featured speaker at Wedding MBA, Showit United, and on The Goal Digger Podcast. Growing up with a booking agent and a wedding band leader for parents, there is no doubt that marketing and events are in Meghan’s DNA. Her love for music and events grew from singing and playing piano as a toddler, to performing in recording studios and at weddings and events in the years since.Meghan holds a degree in Music Business from New York University. She lives in New York City, is a self proclaimed Flywheel Sports addict, and (if everything goes her way) a future dog-mom to “Chet”. Meghan BrownDirector, Two Bright Lights & How They AskedThe Knot WorldwideMeghan InstagramInstagram Two Bright LightsInstagram How They AskedThe KnotSara Dunn, Sara Does SEOListeners can use the code FABBO for 15% off a new or upgraded annual Two Bright Lights membership.

This episode is geared a bit more towards photography as we talk about coming home from Showit United 2018, and give advice on why and how we choose to workshops and conferences to attend each year!

Shaquille O'Neal wore number 36 when he was a newbie basketball player on the Orlando Magic. We love Shaq, especially when he was a Phoenix Suns for a brief moment in time. He wore 32 then, and he promised he would bring a championship to Phoenix. We are still waiting... This week we talk briefly about three tips for people who are thinking of embarking on their foster care journey, or have just commenced. Knowledge is Power. Whether that's knowing the reunification rates in your state, or knowing other foster families, or knowing as much as you can about what you are getting yourself into. Knowledge is truly going to be a good friend throughout your foster care journey. Compassion for your Spouse. Whether you are the driving force of the desire to be involved in foster care, or you are the one who is at home with the kids for most of the day, this is a very necessary step in being success. This isn't the End. Sometimes people are reluctant to start the journey of foster care, because they think that means it's the end of them, their hobbies, and even careers. Yes, there are seasons where you do have to put things on hold, but not everything for always! Being at Showit United this last week, a conference for photographers that my work puts on every year, was a great reminder of this. I ran into Rilie Norton (from episode 25), Jaclyn Raymond (who will be on in the future!), Chad DiBlasio (who is getting licensed as a foster parent, and has taken in his teenage niece), and the Robinsons (of Anchor and Veil), and these are all photographers and entrepreneurs who are killing it in business and in being involved in the lives of children in need. So I hope this reminds you that though foster care can be hard, it is still amazing! The (Good) Word of the Day: "if it is to encourage, then give encouragement; if it is giving, then give generously; if it is to lead, do it diligently; if it is to show mercy, do it cheerfully." -Romans 12:8 We can all do so much, what have you been called to do??? Connect on Social Media: If you want to connect on Social Media, you can find me at: Jihae Watson on Facebook Fostering Voices on Instagram Jihae Watson on Instagram AND we would LOVE it if you would leave us a review on iTunes! This helps others to find our podcast so we can share these voices from the foster care and adoption community!    

Terri Baskin is a Virginia-based international wedding photographer whose style is authentic, romantic and fun. Terri genuinely approaches each client relationship seeking to understand their uniqueness and their love story. Terri connects with couples who value their authenticity yet trusts her creative process. Like many photographers, Terri started her photography business she was working full time. Terri has maintained a full-time job while effectively growing her business primarily though referrals.Terri has been fortunate enough to share experiences at the WeSpeak Conference, Black Bride Bridal Brunch, The Bridal Space Podcasts and Showit United 2017.