Pre - Show Episode - Welcome to The Empowered Photographer Podcast
Hello, hello and welcome. I'm so deeply glad you are here.
This is the Photography Breakthrough Podcast.
And this short pre-show episode is here to tell you what this space is all about, who it's for, and why it might just change everything for your photography business. Whether it's your hobby or your business, or you are in between somewhere. This podcast is going to make a big difference for you and your photography. Let me start with a question. Have you ever sat down alone after a long day and asked yourself, why isn't this working? You love photography. You are good at it, and you know it, but the clients, they aren't consistent. The bookings are unpredictable.
And the pricing game, you feel like you're on the losing side. The fear of burnout or giving up is always right there just under the surface. If that's you, this podcast was made just for you.
Every week, we'll dive into powerful focused episodes made just to help you, to get consistent soul aligned clients. Build a business around real transformation, not hustle. Create photo experiences that make your clients feel seen, beautiful, and unforgettable. Because the truth is, you don't need to shout louder on Instagram.
You need to create something so emotionally powerful that your clients become your biggest fans, not just because of your photos, but because of how you make them feel.
So who is this podcast for? If you are a photographer and you photograph people in any way, portraits, branding, headshots, families, boudoir, you name it. If you work with people and you want to be more than just a picture taker, if you want your work to mean something, to change lives. This podcast is for you.
If you want to grow your hobby into a business. And finally, feel steady and satisfied, if you want to quit that JOB and do what you love as a living, this podcast is your home. We'll leave each episode with clarity, confidence, and concrete ideas you can use right away.
A brand new episode will drop every single week. These are short, 10, 15 minute episodes, so I won't take up a lot of your time, but I promise you every second of your time with me will be spent wisely and geared toward helping you achieve your dreams and your goals. I'm here for you. Because I've been there, I know how hard it can be, and I've seen so many photographers just frustrated trying to figure it all out.
You're not alone. I'm here to help.
You can listen while you walk, while you edit your pictures while you're in the gym, or just in between doing shots.
Now to celebrate the launch of this podcast, I've got something special for you.
And to add a little more soul to this podcast, my new book about the Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin. Called Aretha Cool is officially out. And to celebrate, I'm putting it on sale all this first week on Amazon. Aretha cool is about legacy, identity, beauty, and the quiet power of choosing to see yourself and others with reverence.
Aretha cool is the last 13 years of Aretha Franklin's life. It's me, honoring my friend in pictures, and yes, a few stories along the way as well.
The book includes the last official photo shoot of Aretha Franklin.
The book has been out a little over a year now, but there are less than a hundred copies left. So if you want to grab yours, do so now. It is on sale this first week until they're all gone.
Again. You can find the book on Amazon right now under Aretha cool. Or check out the link in the show notes.
Once again, the name of the book, Aretha Cool. Available on Amazon.
Now back to the podcast. So welcome. You belong here. Your work matters more than you know. I'm gonna help you make it stronger.
You're not going to have to figure this all out alone anymore.
Together, let's change the way photography feels for you and for the people you photograph. I'm so glad you're here. Let's begin.
Until next week bye for now. Always dream big.
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Aretha Cool – On Sale at Amazon
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