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On this episode, we’ll be talking about lessons learned from maternity leave. I’m a third-time mom but this was my first pregnancy, so I’ll be sharing my takeaways from my first postpartum experience during leave through the lens of a small business owner.
Resources mentioned:
Felix's Birth StoryTeddy's Birth StorySeason 5, Episode 4 - AI for Photographers - An Interview with Brittany Longabbygrace.co/podcast
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On this episode, we’ll be talking about how to crush a podcast interview with speaking coach Aurora Gregory- if you’ve been invited to be a guest on someone else’s show, listen up. Aurora’s dropping serious wisdom on how to serve well and leave a lasting impression on both the host and their audience, solidifying your position as an expert and a gracious guest.
Resources mentioned:
Aurora GregoryAurora Gregory InstagramPitch Your Brilliance - pitching template from AuroraAbby Grace Instagramabbygrace.co/podcast
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On this episode, we’ll be talking about using AI to help streamline your business- from copywriting prompts to repurposing content, AI expert Brittany Long is walking us through through how to employ ChatGPT to get more done in less time, without compromising on quality or sound like a robot.
Resources mentioned:
Impact Driven AI - Brittany's websiteImpact Driven AI Instagramabbygrace.co/trainingAbby Grace Instagramabbygrace.co/podcast
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On this episode, I’m interviewing Yael Bendahan about how to prepare your business for maternity leave without losing all the momentum you’ve built up. We’re covering practical ways to bring in revenue as a service provider while you’re on leave, and how to insulate your business to weather the need to take time off, whether that’s for new kids, sudden family emergencies, or something else entirely.
Resources mentioned:
Yael BendahanManychatFranzYael's InstagramAbby Grace Instagramabbygrace.co/podcast
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On this episode, I’ve got one of the leading voices on creative education, Laylee Emadi- in this conversation, we explore how to unearth your zone of genius as a new educator, testing material before you head for the stage, what makes for a strong speaker application, and so much more!
Resources mentioned:
Laylee EmadiCreative Educator ConferenceLaylee's InstagramAbby Grace Instagramabbygrace.co/podcast
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On this episode, I’m sharing my five biggest takeaways from the in-person mastermind event I attended last month. We’ll be covering both tactical, practical advice I picked up as well as a couple larger mindset shifts I’ve had, and I’m sharing our plans for the podcast over the next few months!
Resources mentioned:
Alexis StonieaJulie ChenellAurora GregoryBrand Photography AcademyLighting The Brand SessionPrimed To Launch by Ashlyn Carterabbygracephotography.com/podcast
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On this episode, I’ll be sharing our experience of adoption with our first son! Our two boys, Felix and Teddy, both joined our family through the gift of adoption, and both have different stories in terms of how the process went, so I wanted to devote one episode to each of our boys’s stories in order to do them justice.
Resources mentioned:
Season 3, Bonus Episode: Our Story of InfertilityFelix's Birth StoryKindred Profile BooksEmily Gerald Photographyabbygracephotography.com/podcast
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On this episode, we’ll be talking about what donor breastmilk taught me about marketing my small business! Little bit of an unconventional subject, but there’s a zinger of a lesson to be learned here that you don’t want to miss.
Resources mentioned:
Human Milk 4 Human BabiesIce Mule CoolersBrand Photography AcademyLighting The Brand SessionSeason 4, Episode 8: My Marketing Playbookabbygracephotography.com/podcast
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On this episode, we’ll be talking about a recent failure we experienced in business. Why it happened, what we’ve learned, and how we’re moving forward instead of staying stuck dwelling on what went wrong.
Resources mentioned:
Brand Photography AcademyLighting The Brand Sessionabbygrace.co/podcast
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On this episode, we’ll be talking about how to turn off work when you’re not in the office in order to be more present for life happening around you. We’ll be covering the three practical steps I take to limit screen time to not only preserve time with my family, but to keep me from sinking into the endless loop of thinking about work 24/7. That’s a tall order as a small business owner, so let’s dig in.
Resources mentioned:
Atomic Habits by James Clear*Season 4, Episode 6: You Need an Email Signature- Here’s What to Put In ItDigital Minimalism by Cal Newport*Freedom Appabbygrace.co/podcast*Please note that these are affiliate links and that we do earn a small commission. We wouldn't recommend anything that we don't personally use, so please know that these are items we love!
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On this episode, I’m speaking with Wendy Conklin of Chair Whimsy- Wendy is one of the most creative people I’ve ever met, one look at her website or socials and you’ll get exactly what I mean. Wendy is a chair designer and educator, and after being lucky enough to work with Wendy on the photographs for her recent book, I knew I needed to have her on the show to talk about the importance of PLAYING, something we so often deny ourselves, and how play fuels creativity. I learned so much during our conversation, I can’t wait for you to hear from Wendy!
Resources mentioned:
Chair WhimsyLife Whimsy by Wendy Conklin*Deep Work by Cal Newport*Rest by Alex Soojung-Kim Pang*Steven Covey Rocks VideoChair Whimsy InstagramChair Whimsy YouTubeChair Whimsy Blogabbygrace.co/podcast*Please note that these are affiliate links and that we do earn a small commission. We wouldn't recommend anything that we don't personally use, so please know that these are items we love!
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On this episode, we’ll be talking about my marketing playbook! I’m spilling how and where I market my brand photography business, and I’ve been really intentional about making sure social media ISN’T my main source of attraction. Saddle up, because this episode is gonna be GOOD.
Resources mentioned:
Julie Chenell ArticlePortia JacksonBrand Photography AcademyLighting The Brand SessionUnsinkable Marketing Podcast
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On this episode, we’ll be talking about how to plan out your year in manageable, bite-size chunks so that you can actually make progress on those big goals you’ve been moving from one year to the next! We’ll be covering the exact process Matt and I use to run our own year-end meeting, the same one I teach my BPA students, so that you can head into January feeling capable and confident, instead of overwhelmed or listless.
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abbygrace.co/workshopTraction by Gino Wickman*The 12 Week Year by Brian P. Moran and Michael Lennington*Steven Covey Rocks VideoSeason 2 Episode 5: The most valuable 30 minutes of every weekThe Quarter Co by Dennah ReneeBrand Photography Academy*Please note that these are affiliate links and that we do earn a small commission. We wouldn't recommend anything that we don't personally use, so please know that these are items we love!
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On this episode, I’ve got some personal news that I’ve been waiting a really, really long time to share, and it still doesn’t feel real that I get to share this with you now!
Resources mentioned:
Bonus Episode: Our Story of InfertilityFit Mom to Be by Michelle Marie Fit
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On this episode, we’ll be talking about email signatures, because somehow in the year 2023, I STILL get emails from folks who don’t have one. We’ll be covering why you need one, and more importantly, exactly what needs to be included. I’ve got a link for my favorite Chrome plugin to keep your signature feeling polished.
Resources mentioned:
WisestampCanvaSeason 2, Episode 1: Yes, You DO Need Office Hours- Here's How to Do It abbygrace.co/podcast
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On this episode, I’m rounding up the biggest takeaways from last weeks’ Beyond The Bridal Suite challenge, a weeklong free lesson series teaching tired, burned out wedding photographers how to replace even just a few of their weddings with brand photography, without needing to book a hundred+ sessions. If you missed the challenge? Consider this your TLDR, cliff notes version!
Resources mentioned:
Brand Photography AcademySo Good They Cant Ignore You by Cal Newport**Please note that these are affiliate links and that we do earn a small commission. We wouldn't recommend anything that we don't personally use, so please know that these are items we love!
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On this episode, we’ll be talking about how to stop waiting for permission before you go after the big goals on your dream list. I’m covering how to prep and pre-vet your ideas to give them the best chance of success, and why a “no” isn’t the end of the line.
Resources mentioned:
Branding FoundationsThis Is Marketing by Seth Godin*Jab, Jab, Jab, Right Hook by Gary Vaynerchuk*Brand Photography Academyabbygrace.co/challenge*Please note that these are affiliate links and that we do earn a small commission. We wouldn't recommend anything that we don't personally use, so please know that these are items we love!
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This episode is a conversation with with my friend Ashley Braswell, FB ads expert and founder of The Paid Ad Academy, and we’re talking all about running paid ads for service-based businesses (something I’ve been dismissive of for a long time!). Spoiler alert, she totally changed my perspective on spending money on Facebook ads when it comes to high-ticket offers like brand sessions.
Resources mentioned:
The Paid Ad Academy - Ashley's websiteHey, How'd That Happen? PodcastThe Better Boost Frameworkabbygrace.co/podcast
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On this episode, we’ll be talking about what it looks like to adapt your style or approach to fit the creative needs of a project- I recently had the opportunity to participate in recording sessions for a new single our church worship team just released, and along the way I learned a LOT about the importance of teamwork, flexibility, and humility, especially when listening back on the work we put in. Today we’ll be dissecting the uncomfortable-for-some truth of why your own personal photographic style isn’t always king when it comes to the work you do for your clients.
Resources mentioned:
Children & Kin EP (Spotify)Children & Kin EP (Apple)Children & Kin EP (YouTube)Save & Send (Spotify)Save & Send (Apple)Save & Send (YouTube)Adam AginPre-Shoot QuestionnaireBrand Photography AcademyLighting The Brand SessionRCC Music (Spotify)RCC Music (Apple)RCC Music (YouTube)abbygrace.co/podcast
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On this episode, we’ll be talking about the S-word- Selling. It’s a topic that makes a lot of artists want to hide or take a shower, but what if I told you that your prospects actually WANT you to sell to them? We’ll be covering the main hurdles photographers face when it comes to selling and how to finally get over them so you can serve your clients and get paid well for it.
Resources mentioned:
This Is Marketing by Seth Godin*Branding FoundationsDarnyelle Jervey HarmonBrand Photography AcademyLighting the Brand Sessionabbygrace.co/podcast*Please note that these are affiliate links and that we do earn a small commission. We wouldn't recommend anything that we don't personally use, so please know that these are items we love!
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