Purpose To Create Podcast

In episode 27 I’m chatting with beauty and lifestyle blogger Charlene McCraney. She drops so many gems of wisdom in this episode. Grab a latte, a pen and take notes! It's gonna be a good one. Charlene didn’t have plans to build a business from her blog. She started out by sharing her passion for natural hair with her audience, and has since grown a whole empire around her blog! Charlene tells us that knowing your purpose and passion is the first step to starting a blog. Charlene shares so many tips and tricks that help get your website to the top of the search engines! Everything from naming your photos correctly to choosing the right keywords and even plugins that evaluate your site’s SEO, Charlene shares all about it in this episode!  Listen now! Purpose to Create Podcast can be found on Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, Spotify, iHeart Radio, and Stitcher. Listen, share, like, comment, and review this episode. Shownotes: + www.purposetocreatepodcast.com  Connect with us online: + www.instagram.com/purposetocr

In episode 26, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Joshua and Karris, a husband-and-wife wedding photography team. Joshua and Karris met in college and their photography business grew with their relationship. With all the ups and downs of life, these two have had to learn how to make their business work for them… rather than having to always work in/on their business! Life always comes your way, and unexpected things happen. So it’s important to have clear systems in your business so that it doesn’t fall into a tailspin. Don’t miss a single second of this episode, friends! I know you’re going to love each and every gem they drop throughout this episode. Listen now! Purpose to Create Podcast can be found on Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, Spotify, iHeart Radio, and Stitcher. Listen, share, like, comment, and review this episode. Shownotes: + www.purposetocreatepodcast.com  Connect with us online: + www.instagram.com/purposetocreate + www.facebook.com/purposetocreatepodcast/

In episode 25, I’m chatting with Joy Michelle Photography and she is sharing all about the untapped potential in sharing content on YouTube. Is anyone else just using YouTube to watch videos or new movie trailers? Good! I’m glad I’m not alone!  Joy shares about her own fears with starting a YouTube channel including fear of the technology and fear of what people will think and what they’ll say. But she quickly learned that these fears were unfounded and now has a YouTube community of almost 25,000 followers! So, what’s keeping you from getting started with YouTube? Make the leap today, friends! I’ll be jumping with you! Listen now! Purpose to Create Podcast can be found on Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, Spotify, iHeart Radio, and Stitcher. Listen, share, like, comment, and review this episode. Shownotes: + www.purposetocreatepodcast.com  Connect with us online: + www.instagram.com/purposetocreate + www.facebook.com/purposetocreatepodcast/

In episode 24, I’m chatting with Michelle Harris about Photography Education. Michelle is a mentor that you definitely want in your corner. After taking the leap to full-time entrepreneurship, Michelle has grown a thriving wedding photography business, an associate photography team, and an education empire designed for creative entrepreneurs with conferences, workshops, and a bootcamp. Michelle takes a “no-excuses” approach to education. In order to move forward and achieve those crazy dreams filling your head, you need to leap. Don’t worry about having everything perfect from the start—your strategy will develop over time. Listen now! Purpose to Create Podcast can be found on Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, Spotify, iHeart Radio, and Stitcher. Listen, share, like, comment, and review this episode. Shownotes: + www.purposetocreatepodcast.com  Connect with us online: + www.instagram.com/purposetocreate + www.facebook.com/purposetocreatepodcast/

In this episode, Samatha Clarke, a wedding and portrait photographer based in Toronto, shares all about her journey as a creative entrepreneur. She started her photography business when she was still in law school (talk about a lot to juggle, right?!) and has steadily grown her business to the point where she was able to leave her 9-5 job.   Samantha is a great example of blending your unique skills to build your business and make it stand out. Samantha’s legal background has helped her throughout her business journey, and she has used that education and experience to grow her own business and help others in the industry.   Samantha also points out some of the common pitfalls that hold us back from achieving greatness in our businesses. Outsourcing and time management strategies are key in helping us overcome these pitfalls, and Samantha has some great pointers in these areas.    For the quick, down and dirty details, check out these highlights: 1:07 - More about Samantha 2:31 - Knowing when it’s time to tran

In this episode 22, Danielle Finney shares with us a personal story about her mental wellness. Danielle, a natural light photographer and instructor based in the Washington, DC area. Danielle specializes in lifestyle portrait and business photography...you can see her love for color harmony all throughout her work; and she also teaches photographers looking to improve their natural light portraiture. Listen in as we chat about Wellness for Creatives.  Purpose to Create Podcast can be found on Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, Spotify, iHeart Radio, and Stitcher. Listen, share, like, comment, and review this episode. Shownotes:  + www.purposetocreatepodcast.com Connect with us online:                                               + www.instagram.com/purposetocreate  + www.facebook.com/purposetocreatepodcast/           

In this episode, Marlena shares a bit about her journey as an entrepreneur and finding her way into a very underserved market. She also shares about her lessons in learning to trust God and follow His leading. Sometimes we think we know better, but God always has big plans for us, and great things will happen when we lean in to our calling. Marlena tells us a bit about what it was like to leave her 9-5 job to go full time as an author, including some of the prep and mindset shifts that had to happen for the transition to be successful. Let’s be honest, we all struggle with listening to God’s leanings and not just going on our own merry way thinking we know best. Today’s episode will inspire you to open your heart and mind to God’s plans so that you can find your calling, serve the right people, and be fulfilled in the work you’re doing. For the quick, down-and-dirty details, check out these highlights: 1:04 - Marlena’s journey as an entrepreneur 4:48 - All about Big Idea Food 8:51 - Listening to God and knowi

In this episode, I chat with Jamesa Adams of Jayne Heir Weddings & Events. She has been one of my business buddies for quite some time now. After building a successful wedding planning business that has served brides and grooms in the luxury DC market, Jamesa decided to change things up a bit and take on more corporate clients. It can be so scary and intimidating to start something new. Whether you’re just getting around to starting your first business or if you want to do something completely new and different in your existing business! It takes courage and you’ll need a support system around you of family, friends, and industry peers, but the most important thing to remember is to just get started! So often we get caught up in our own heads, worrying about what could go wrong or what people will think of us if we do this new thing. If you’ve been feeling like you can’t do that thing you’ve been dreaming of doing, Jamesa and I are here to give you permission to go for it! In this episode you’ll hear all

In this episode, I sit down with event planner, Jon’ll Boyd. Jon’ll’s infectious joy and bright personality help give some peace about a topic that can often be stressful for small business owners: evolving and shifting your business in new seasons of life.  After a successful career in sales and marketing, Jon’ll embarked on her journey to start her own event planning business. Jon’ll serves brides, grooms, and corporations in the DC wedding, taking care of all their planning needs. But Jon’ll’s roles don’t stop at being an event planner. She is a highly sought after speaker, a teacher, and the mastermind behind the Planner’s Suite, an educational experience for planners and other business owners seeking to build a sustainable and profitable business. Jon’ll takes us to church and shares all about letting go of control and trusting God. At the end of the day, we entrepreneurs can’t possibly be in control of every little thing that might come our way. Regardless of your faith, understanding that things won’t

In this episode 18, I'm chatting with Anesha Collins, photographer, cinematographer, and speaker who's infectious energy and joy is felt in this episode of the Purpose to Create Podcast. Before we dive into everything you need to know about getting started with video marketing, Anesha shares her personal journey as a business owner which includes being diagnosed with stage 3 cancer. Through strategic systems and planning—along with an incredible group of supporters behind her—Anesha was able to continue serving her clients during treatment. From Facebook and Instagram Live, to Youtube and more, there are so many ways that you can be showing up and creating video content for your audience.  You’ll walk away from this episode feeling inspired, uplifted, and ready to take on the world! No excuses, my friend—you can do this! For the quick, down-and-dirty details, check out these highlights: + 0:55 - Anesha’s business journey + 4:47 - Staying inspired to keep hustlin’ + 9:33 - Being diagnosed with cancer, staying

In this episode, I sit down for a chat with fellow personal branding photographer Kamron Khan, a Cleveland-based photographer serving entrepreneurs from across the country. For the quick, down-and-dirty details, check out these highlights: + 2:09 - Balancing life as a business owner, wife, and mom + 8:05 - Finding your niche, identifying an untapped market + 12:15 - Why are professional images important for business owners? + 16:40 - Telling your story online and connecting with your audience + 22:43 - Common mistakes creativepreneurs make when using professional images + 28:39 - Planning for personal branding sessions and client experience + 36:24 - Top 3 takeaways: why should we invest in personal branding images? About Kamron: Kamron Khan is a Personal Branding and Wedding Photographer based in Cleveland, Ohio. And is the co-owner of Co-Creative, a branding and marketing agency. Purpose to Create Podcast can be found on Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, Spotify, iHeart Radio, and Stitcher. Listen, share, like

In this episode I'm chatting with Kawania Howerton-Wooten. We're chatting all about Leveling Up Your Business Owner Thoughts. Share, like, comment, and review this episode. Connect and Engage with Purpose to Create Podcast www.purposetocreatepodcast.com  www.instagram.com/purposetocreate

In this episode I'm chatting with Carrie Swails. We're chatting all about Social Justice for Creatives. Share, like, comment, and review this episode. Connect and Engage with Purpose to Create Podcast + www.purposetocreatepodcast.com  + www.instagram.com/purposetocreate

In this episode I'm chatting with Ashley Strickland. We're talking all about Capturing Authentic Moments. Share, like, comment, and review this episode. Connect and Engage with Purpose to Create Podcast + www.purposetocreatepodcast.com  + www.instagram.com/purposetocreate  

In this episode I'm chatting with Ashleigh Bing. We're chatting all about Turning your Passion into Profit. Share, like, comment, and review this episode.  Connect and Engage with Purpose to Create Podcast + www.purposetocreatepodcast.com  + www.instagram.com/purposetocreate

In this episode I'm chatting with Mecca Gamble. We're talking all about Investing in yourself as a Creative (i.e., workshops, self care, saying no to things that don’t serve you well, etc.). Share, like, comment, and review this episode.   Connect and Engage with Purpose to Create Podcast + www.purposetocreatepodcast.com  + www.instagram.com/purposetocreate  

In this episode I'm chatting with Angie McPherson. We're chatting all about Marketing and Branding for Creatives. Share, like, comment, and review this episode.   Connect and Engage with Purpose to Create Podcast + www.purposetocreatepodcast.com  + www.instagram.com/purposetocreate  

In this episode I'm chatting with Geomyra Pollard. We're chatting all about Systems, Automations, and Workflows. Share, like, comment, and review this episode.   Connect and Engage with Purpose to Create Podcast + www.purposetocreatepodcast.com  + www.instagram.com/purposetocreate

In this episode I'm chatting Elena Felton. We're talking all about Content Creation for Creatives. Share, like, comment, and review this episode.   Connect and Engage with Purpose to Create Podcast + www.purposetocreatepodcast.com  + www.instagram.com/purposetocreate    

In this episode I'm chatting with Gina Leanila. We're chatting all about Creating Strategic Opportunities. Share, like, comment, and review this episode.   Connect and Engage with Purpose to Create Podcast + www.purposetocreatepodcast.com  + www.instagram.com/purposetocreate