Mistakes Make Magic

100: Photography Pricing Demystified Dec 15, 2021

In this episode we are talking through the following:

How Pricing Impacts Your Business (in more ways than just profit)

How to Determine Your Minimum Price

Simple Ways You Can Increase Your Profits

The Pros and Cons of Packages

Tips for Creating Custom Quotes

099: Simple Tactics for Getting Published with Meghan Ely Jul 13, 2021

Meghan Ely, founder of OFD Consulting and Wedding Industry Speakers joins me for this interview to discuss all things publication-related! We are diving into the following:

*Tips/Tactics for Getting Published

*How to Form Relationships with Editors

*Do's and Don'ts of Submissions

*Importance of Publications

*Hiring a PR Agency

Getting published is a great way to build your brand reputation and get link-backs to your site! This podcast episode is full of good content that you don't want to miss out on!

098: Juggling Motherhood and Entrepreneurship Jun 01, 2021

I am joined in this episode by a group of talented and powerful women who not only run successful businesses but loving homes. The Clubhouse chat is hosted by Courtney Wolf of Invision Events and we are joined by Laura Murray, Valerie Gernhauser, and Kat Braman. This is a very candid conversation including a Q&A at the end where we are all discussing the lessons learned in our journeys as moms (whether that journey is still in the early stages are many, many years in)

097: The Details Around Pricing for Wedding Photography with Sapphire Events Jan 22, 2021

On this week's episode of MMM, I'm speaking with talented wedding planner and business guru Valerie Gernhauser of Sapphire Events all about what it takes to own, run and operate a wedding photography business. We are truly diving in deep! If you've ever wondered about the journey of a wedding photographer who's at that 10+ year mark, this episode is a great one! Whether you are a photographer looking to jump into weddings or a client wondering what is involved in the pricing and rates for photographers, this episode has all the details inside!! In this conversation we're talking about: * Getting started in photography, my ideal client and shooting style * What's in my photo bag (and how to stay prepared but also light/quick on the wedding day) * Working with a second shooter * Overhead Expenses Involved in running a photography business: Education, Continuing Education (conferences), Gear, Insurance, Software * How much time goes into running a photography business * Cost per Hour in order to cover time, gear and experience Our goal is to continue to bring you awesome and relevant content! We hope you enjoy this episode and more. Don't forget to subscribe and leave us a review if you are enjoying this podcast!

096: Pros and Cons of Working With Your Spouse Jan 14, 2021

Have you ever considered working with your significant other? Then this conversation is one you). may be interested in tuning into. After over a decade of being together as a couple, Brad and I are sitting down to chat about the pros and cons and working together (whether in a full-time or part-time capacity! We hope this honest conversation helps you better navigate if it's the right fit for you..as well as a few tips and strategies we have learned along the way!

095: When Photographers + Videographers Work Together on a Wedding Day with Ben Tone Jan 07, 2021

Working together with other artists and vendors on a wedding day can be a challenge. That's why I'm thrilled to bring in my videographer friend Ben Tone to chat all about collaboration.

In this video, we're discussing how to effectively work together on a wedding day. There are definitely things that you want to do and NOT do while working together and in this candid conversation we're sharing those details.

If you're having trouble working with others or are simply wanting to learn how to better your own skill set so that you can grow and get more recommendations, you're going to enjoy this episode.

For the video version: https://youtu.be/ZiSW8xU0400

094: Creating an Authentic, Thriving Photo Business with Daniel Kim Oct 15, 2020

When running a business, it's easy to fall into the mindset of success only looking or being achieved in one expected way. What is incredibly interesting about this episode is that Daniel is sharing his insight into how you can achieve success...while also maintaining a life!

He talks all about being authentic to who you are and how to translate that into your business strategies! This episode was so much fun to record and I hope that it inspires each of you to not only build a business, but a life that you love!

If you find this podcast to be helpful or impactful, be sure to subscribe and leave a review!

093: What Defines Luxury Events and How To Book Them with Invision Events Sep 04, 2020

Joining me on the podcast today are Julie and Courtney of Invision Events! On this episode they're sharing all about:

What it means to be in the "luxury" market
Some of the do's and don'ts for creating better relationships with luxury planners
How to up-level a brand's visual aesthetic and client experience
Some of the mistakes they are most often observing in the wedding industry

This is a jam packed episode full of amazing content that you don't want to miss out on! If you're enjoying this podcast please be sure to leave a review and subscribe to future episodes!!

092: Building Your Email List with Martha Bitar from Flodesk Jun 25, 2020

Use code 'catherineguidry' to get a free 30 day Flodesk trial and 50% off their plan (with unlimited emails and unlimited subscribers) when you join!

Today’s guest is Martha Bitar, Co-founder and CEO of a new email marketing tool that makes it ridiculously easy to send emails people love to get! She and her co-founder Rebecca Shostak are truly transforming the world of email marketing.

Martha and I will be chatting about:

What Flodesk is and how you can use it to improve your business
The importance of email lists
Email list-building strategies

Thanks for listening! Be sure to subscribe and leave us a review!

091: Demystifying and Building Income Through Social Media with Amy Bernhard Jun 25, 2020

On this episode, I am interviewing social media guru, Amy Bernhard. Through her proven methods, she has been able to grow her own Instagram account to over 86,000 followers and built two 6-figure network marketing businesses solely on social media!

Amy will be sharing with us:

The best ways to use your social media platform for income
Things you need to know about having a strong social presence
Mistakes to avoid in regards to social media

Enjoy! Be sure to subscribe and leave a review if you like what you're hearing!

089: How to Build a Strong Digital Presence with Cami Farey Jun 25, 2020

Our guest on the podcast today is a web design and strategy expert who teaches “real deal” entrepreneurs how to swap out their barely-there websites for a digital presence that reaps rewards. Welcome to the podcast, Cami Farey!

Cami and I will be speaking about topics like:

How to build a well-designed website with Squarespace
Why Squarespace is a good platform to create your website with
Most commonly made mistakes when it comes to web design

Thanks for listening! Subscribe and leave a review if you're enjoying what you're hearing!

090: Pinterest Marketing Strategies with Vanessa Kynes Jun 25, 2020

The guest today is a Pinterest Marketing Strategist for creative small businesses. As a YouTuber, blogger, and consultant, she helps creative small businesses grow by teaching traffic-generating Pinterest strategies to increase their brand visibility, book more clients, and ultimately, generate more sales.

Vanessa will be telling us about things like:

The importance of marketing yourself on Pinterest
How to better your marketing results on Pinterest
How to make yourself stand out on the platform

Thanks for listening! Subscribe and leave a review if you like what you're hearing!

094: Developing an Educational Brand with Erin Youngren Jun 25, 2020

Today’s guest is a husband and wife team known for their deeply emotional photography style! This style has led them around the world photographing couples. They are now managing other photography brands (with a total of 20-30 photographers at a given time), podcasting and helping other photographers run their businesses. Welcome to the podcast Erin, one half of the Youngrens!

On this episode, Erin and I will be talking about things like:

Stepping into the educational role as a photographer
How to know when it's the right time to cross over into the teaching realm
Strategies for building your educational brand

Enjoy! Be sure to subscribe and leave us a review if you like what you hear!

088: Building a Community with Belle Lumière's Lexi Clifford Jun 24, 2020

On this episode, Lexi shares with us a little about film photography and her very own magazine, the ever-so-popular Belle Lumière! She is a creative entrepreneur and has successfully started three businesses from scratch. Lexi and I will be chatting about things like:

The day-to-day life of the founder of a photography publication
The most made mistakes in submissions of photographers looking to get published
How the publication determines who or what is featured

I hope you enjoy!

087: Where and How to Store All Your Digital Images May 24, 2020

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Have you noticed a hole in your workflow and client’s experience when it comes to delivering photos? This company has become known for being the fastest, easiest, and most customizable way for photographers to deliver and sell their work online!

On this episode we're taking about:

Why it's important to have your images available online for your clients...
How your digital images can promote print sales...
What makes Cloudspot different from the other online platforms?
Which labs you can use inside of this host...
How the way you host your images an impact your client experience...

As always we hope that you enjoy this episode!! If you're loving the podcast, please be sure to subscribe and leave a review!

086: Strategies for Organizing Contracts and Clients with Dubsado May 08, 2020

We've all heard the saying "Time is Money." With the intuitive automations and systems of this program, I am saving a ton of both time and money! I am beyond excited that I have found a system I LOVE and can share with others who look for advice regarding their businesses and systems.

On the podcast today, Joey from Dubsado and I are chatting all about the following:

Why I switched from my old CRM to Dubsado
What features are most useful and how it's helping businesses run more smoothly (think client workflows, canned emails, template contracts, etc)
How Dubsado was developed and what makes it different from other companies (The founders have an awesome story and vision!)
How this program can help you make more money in less time

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Enjoy the episode!

085: Legal Q&A for Photographers and Creatives with Magi Fisher Apr 24, 2020

We all know contracts are important...but let's be honest: for most creatives, legal issues are not our strength. With so many changes happening in our businesses right now, I called on Magi Fisher to hop onto the podcast and answer some legal questions that can help! She's also providing resources for you if you're not even in the position of having a contract yet!

- What is the importance of a thorough, qualified legal contract

- What to do if someone is threatening a law suit

- How to handle reschedules and cancellations

- Legal mistakes often made by photographers and creatives

- Best law advice for entrepreneurs

Check out the contract templates at www.magifisher.com (the code magic will give you 15% off your purchases)

084: Being Self-Employed During the Pandemic Apr 09, 2020

As a self-employed entrepreneur going through this pandemic married to another self-employed entrepreneur, I’m hoping to help others in the same situation whether through just encouragement, advice or even camaraderie as right now things are so uncertain and unpredictable.

Before I give my suggestions for getting through this time, I have to first say that I don’t have all the answers. If you would have asked me to share this a few weeks ago, I couldn't have because I hadn’t yet processed what we were going through.

But now in this episode, am sharing my own personal journey through this time as well as five things I’ve done and learned as to in hopes it can help you too!

083: A BTS Look at Digital Course Creation with If I Made's Emily Newman Apr 02, 2020

Especially with everything going on regarding the Coronavirus, so many entrepreneurs are evaluating their circumstances and making plans moving forward. Is creating a digital course something you've considered? If so, this may be an episode you want to tune into!

In this episode I'm interviewing Emily Newman, founder of If I Made - a course creation powerhouse! They essentially take business owners with good ideas and skillsets and help them create, market and sell an online educational course!

She's answering questions like:

* What she's learned about the education space and course creation specifically (including mistakes make of course!)

* What advice she would give to someone creating an online course.

* Why it might be a good idea to consider partnership vs creating and executing a course alone.

This was SUCH a good episode and one that I hope can help you if you're someone who's considering bringing education online! If I Made is an incredible company and I encourage you to check them out; enjoy the episode!

082: Do's and Don'ts of Pricing Mar 19, 2020

There's much debate around pricing and how to charge for your photo services. Packages vs a la carte, how to determine your base price, does the market rate matter? These are just a few of the questions that may leave you wondering where to start! In this episode I'm answering questions about pricing in hopes that it can help you in your photography business!

This is part two of a two part series with Krysia Lynne. Part one can be found in episode 081 all about posing.

081: A Guide to Better Photo Posing - Q&A Style Mar 18, 2020

Do these questions sound familiar:

* How can I achieve the natural, spontaneous/candid look with my posing without shooting a million candids and hoping for the best?

* How do I set up a posing 'flow' where I'm not grasping at straws and feeling awkward trying to come up with the next pose?

* What are some of the methods you use to pose a variety of body types confidently -- e.g. flattering parts of their bodies the clients might be insecure about?

In this q&a style episode, I'm walking Krysia Lynne through some of the techniques I use to create consistent and timeless poses for my clients!

080: The Secret to Converting Clients with Erika Fitzgerald Feb 26, 2020

With any business, it's totally normal to focus on the product, service, and visuals of your brand...

But you know what's the real secret sauce: Words

Words will ultimately help you convert clients from potential inquiries into actual customers! And on the podcast today we have professional copywriter Erika Fitzgerald sharing SO. Much. Good. Content!

My mind was blown by all the nuggets she was sharing! We talked about:

* Mistakes people are making with their website copy and what mistakes Erika has made

* How many words are too much?

* Who should you be writing to?

* What happens when your personal language doesn't match your ideal client?

...and all the tips that will help you become better at writing, even when you don't have the funds to hire a professional yet! I hope you love this episode!!

079: A Guide to Starting and Growing Your Photography Business Feb 12, 2020

We're changing things up on the podcast this week and for the first time ever, I'm airing a live mentoring session with a newly budding photographer.

When starting a photography business there are SO many questions:

- How do I legalize the business and when should I?

- Do I need a business account?

- I don't have any clients yet...how do I get my name out?

- If someone does come to me, what do I charge?

If you're in this place of working a 9-5 and dreaming of being a photographer but don't quite know where to begin this episode is for you!

078: How to Become Travel Influencers and Bloggers with Traveling For Two Feb 03, 2020

What started as a birth right trip turned into an opportunity for collaborations and sponsorships as traveling influencers/bloggers. Joel and Marla of Traveling for Two found themselves in 30 countries in 13 months. Their social platforms were originally intended to keep their friends and family members informed of their travels but sparked the interest of thousands all over the globe. Marla is sharing on this episode things like:

* How to make money as a travel influencer

* The challenges of create content while still enjoying travel

* How to split duties when collaborating with a partner

* The struggles of wanting to be both real and curated simultaneously

* Encouragement to get out and see the world

If you are someone who's dreamed of traveling and getting paid for it...this episode is for you! Or maybe you just want to hear about their adventures all over the world. :) This was a fun and interesting episode that I'm excited to share with you!!

077: Holdfast (Matthew Swaggart) - Why Timing Is Important Jan 21, 2020

On this episode of Mistakes Make Magic, we're featuring Holdfast's visionary Matthew Swaggart. Timing is everything in life. For Matthew, his timing couldn't have been more perfect for the invention and creation of the Holdfast product line.

If you've ever seen a photographer wearing those harness-like leather straps at a session or event, Swaggart is responsible for the aesthetic and creation of this design. What started as two belts fastened together turned into a product that has revolutionized how photographers handle and carry their gear.

In this episode you'll hear all about:

* Why timing is important

* What to do when competition creeps in

* How to protect your design and your brand

* Where Holdfast employs all its workers

* How to trust your intuition when you see a need for a product

* Realizing a vision

076: Catherine Guidry - How to Start a Podcast Jan 03, 2020

If you've ever considered starting a podcast, here's how to do it! On this episode I was interviewed by Laura Murray and answered all the questions she posed regarding starting and running a podcast. We started Mistakes Make Magic over two years ago and have learned so much along the way.

I'm honored and thrilled to dive into all the specifics of what gear to use when starting a podcast, how to find podcast guests, and more on this episode. If this is something you've thought about, this is an episode you definitely want to tune into!

075: Amanda Crean - Finding a Signature Style + Confidence Dec 18, 2019

An industry veteran, Amanda Crean has photographed some of the most beautiful weddings around the globe for the last 12 years. You can see her work in Martha Stewart Magazine, Brides, Southern Weddings, The Knot, Style Me Pretty, Once Wed, Confetti Magazine, Vogue and more. Whether an intimate celebrations or grand affair, Amanda documents in her signature effortlessly chic, relaxed, and sophisticated world view. (And always with a dose of humor.)

Amanda is so much fun! I can’t wait for you to hear about:

Marketing to a specific audience
Tips for photographing for publication
Finding confidence as a photographer

And as always, some mistakes Amanda has made during the last 12 years.

074: Tayler Hollman - Becoming a Marketing Master for the Pros Dec 04, 2019

Our guest is the owner of TAYLRD Media + Designs and the Co-Founder of Sourced Co. As a wedding industry marketing consultant, she works with wedding professionals to help them develop the skills, strategies, and guides needed to market their businesses and build their brands! I really enjoyed chatting with her and hope you love learning:

Top tips from Sourced Co. On what you should be focusing on to level up your marketing
Common mistakes wedding professionals make when it comes to marketing and what you can do to change it!
If you’re short on time and already feeling overwhelmed, a few things that might help you regain that time back...AND keep up with your business marketing!
Top branding and content creation tips for the creative industry professional!

073: KT Merry – Finding Meaning and a Mission Through Work Nov 20, 2019

KT Merry is an incredible photographer, explorer, and environmentalist. She works alongside her business partner and husband Chad, and together they seek to balance the curated with the raw, the composed with the real. They are destination photographers and have photographed some of the most impeccable and thoughtful events. She was named a top photographer by Harpar’s Bazaar and Martha Stewart, one of the top 100 most inspiring people by The Knot, and a rising star by PDN Magazine.

I chatted with her about another side of her business though—the philanthropic and environmentally conscious side.

What you will learn in today’s episode:

Mistakes we are making as a society when it comes to animals and the environment
The mission of KT’s venture Render Loyalty and the organizations it supports
How to reduce your carbon footprint as a creative entrepreneur or photographer, especially one who shoots film

You may have heard KT mention the Education tab on her website; that's coming soon! But right now she is offering Mistakes Make Magic listeners a freebie!!

7 Mistakes Photographers Make... when making the leap from mainstream to luxury http://ktmerrycourses.com/7-mistakes

From KT: I’ve seen countless photographers make these mistakes over my 20-plus years as a photographer — I’ve even made some of them myself. After reading this, you’ll be more prepared than ever to make that leap to luxury, and to do it successfully!

072: Amy and Erich McVey - Partnering in Business and Life Nov 07, 2019

Erich Mcvey is a wedding, portrait and editorial film photographer with a love for medium format cameras, natural light and incredible scenery. Using an approach that combines documentary and fine art styles, he captures beautiful, honest, and timeless images.

Named by Harper’s Bazaar and Martha Stewart Weddings as one of the best wedding photographers in the world, and twice selected as film photographer of the year by Belle Lumiere Magazine, Erich’s work has been featured in top wedding publications.

Amy is the person behind the scenes making it all work. She is a wife, mom, branding / marketing consultant, and a true partner, and that’s what I chatted with Amy and Erich about for this episode of Mistakes Make Magic: Partnering for Life and Business.

What you will learn in this episode:

Protecting yourselves financially when being in business together
Raising children as entrepreneurs
Launching an If I Made Course

And, of course, the mistakes Amy and Erich have made and lessons they’ve learned while being #couplegoals.

071: Laura Murray – Goal Setting to Achieve Your Wildest Dreams Oct 23, 2019

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 😊

070: Catherine and Brad - Creating A Dream Home Through Renovation Oct 09, 2019

Brad and I sat down in our newly renovated kitchen to record this episode LIVE! It was so much fun to answer your home renovation questions with a live (Instagram) audience. It was also surreal because when you’re in the thick of a big project like ours, the days of enjoying the fruits of your labor seem so far into the future. But here we are!

If you didn’t know, Brad and I bought an old, outdated traditional New Orleans shotgun style home and spent about a year renovating it from top to bottom. We photographed it for the first time just a couple of weeks ago, and it felt so good!

In today’s episode you will learn how to:

Decide if you invest in an older home and renovate
Budget for a large renovation project
Learn to do some of the work on your own
Not kill your spouse in the process and come out a stronger couple :)

69: Cassie Jones - Planning, Executing, and Growing a Conference Sep 25, 2019

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

68: Rachel Brenke - How to Avoid Strategic Leaks and Legal Potholes Sep 11, 2019

Rachel Brenke is a lawyer and business consultant for photographers and creatives who helps industry professionals all over the world initiate and implement strategic business plans. In addition to being a managing partner of Connors & Brenke, she is the host of the podcast The Business Bites, an author of 7 books, a Team USA athlete, and a mother to 5 children. WOW!

What You Will Learn in This Episode:

What Rachel and her team are doing most often to help photographers and entrepreneurs
Some of the biggest legal-related mistakes people in the creative or photo industry make
Why becoming a legal entity is so important

Also, be sure to check out TheLawTog for a free photographer’s contract.

67: Katie Norris - Building a Giving Based Business Aug 28, 2019

Katie Norris is a Dallas-based photographer and founder of the nonprofit Fotolanthropy and Fotostrap. Katie is the producer of 2 inspiring and award-winning films, and she is currently working on her new documentary project 7 Yards. I am so excited to be sharing my conversation with Katie with all of you!

What you will learn about in this episode:

Manufacturing a product
Choosing inspiring true stories to bring to life as a filmmaker
The challenges of running a giving-based brand
How to accomplish big projects like creating a film from funding, travel, filming, etc.
Combining business and philanthropy

If you enjoy the content that we are putting out here at Mistakes Make Magic, please take just a few minutes to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast and leave a review!

66: Amanda Nistor - What To Do In Order To Get Published Aug 14, 2019

Amanda Nistor currently lives in New Jersey with her husband and two children, Luna and Oliver. She started Ruffled in 2008 while planning her own wedding as a creative outlet and has since worked for many brands creating content such as Fiskars, Hershey’s, Macys, and Nordstrom and has gained recognition from publications such as Brides, Harper's Bazaar Australia, and The New York Times.

What You Will Learn on This Episode:

Creating and curating content to begin a blog and business
Managing a team and a family
How to get your submissions published - film vs. digital and styled shoots vs. real weddings
About Amanda’s Styled Social events

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65: Valorie Darling - Getting Big Jobs and More Followers Jul 31, 2019

Valorie Darling is one of the country’s top wedding photographers and educators who also shoots fashion and lifestyle brands. In the last few years, her photography business has evolved into an agency with her Darling Collective, a team of talented associate photographers she's trained over the years.

What You Will Learn on This Episode:

How big opportunities can change your career
Common mistakes business and creative professionals make
Tips to grow your social media following and some of the downfalls of it

64: Shannah Compton Game - Your New Secret Resource to Help You Save Money Jul 17, 2019

Shannah Compton Game, CFP®, MBA is the leading expert for millennials on money. She is host of the popular podcast, Millennial Money, where over 500,000 listeners a month from around the world join her to tackle their finances. Shannah combines her love of finance with her creative talents to produce original content for millennials.

What You Will Learn on This Episode:

Common financial mistakes
How to save for retirement as an entrepreneur
Tips to save more money
Financial mistakes to avoid when beginning your business or career

Enjoying the podcast? Don't forget to subscribe to and review Mistakes Make Magic.

63: Kilee Hughes - How to Get Publicity That Gets You Clients Jul 03, 2019

Kilee is the owner of Six One, a boutique public relations and brand strategy agency who believes in original ideas and international success.

What You Will Learn on This Episode:

The Behind the Scenes Role of Promoting Brands
Should you have an agent for your brand and why?
How do you know when it's time to hire an agent?
What are some of the ways an agent promotes a brand

If you are enjoying the podcast, please be sure to subscribe to and review Mistakes Make Magic.

62: Ale Video - The Art of Being Yourself Jun 20, 2019

I cannot say enough about Ale's episode on Mistakes Make Magic. I originally came across Ale on Instagram after she created a beautiful artist film for my sweet friend Kayla Barker! Her work stands out to me as a result of its ethereal and emotional aesthetic. It's so raw, elegant and allows you to feel something.

In this episode you will learn :

How to define yourself as an artist.
What inspires Ale and what it means to truly BE inspired!
How to create emotional, ethereal videos and content as an artist
How to set boundaries in business, with work and personal life
Why it is SO important to always be yourself!

61: Annabode + Co (Anna Smith) - So you want to be an Interior Designer? Jun 06, 2019

Anna Smith is the principle of the full-service residential interior design firm Annabode + Co. out of Denver! What makes her company unique, apart from the incredible style, is Anna's drive to incorporate an environmentally and socially responsible philosophy into her business.

60: Two Bright Lights (Megan Brown) - An Easy Way to Submitting for Publication May 29, 2019

If you work in the wedding or events industry, it’s safe to say you know just how important getting published is. It allows for your work to get exposure and for your name to get out there into the world. 95% of couples use blogs and magazines to plan their wedding, and publications are the way to get in front of those couples. But the process can be daunting—and not to mention time consuming. Researching which publication will be a good fit, compiling images, getting content from your client… all for potential rejection that will leave you back at square one.

That’s where my guest on the podcast today steps in! Meghan Brown is the manager of Two Bright Lights, a submissions platform that allows photographer and vendors to submit images of their event for publication. The genius behind her company is that you just have to fill out one submissions package! They partner with 100s of publications for just about anything and everything, and you can submit to as many of them as you want with just a couple of clicks. It has truly revitalized and changed the way publications are submitted!

59: Kim Starr Wise - Building a Business in a Luxury Market May 08, 2019

When you’re just starting out as a creative professional, it’s so common to spend your days dreaming about making it into the luxury market, or even just having the chance to participate in events of that scale. But what exactly are luxury events all about? Luxury is not just putting beautiful floral arrangements on tables. It’s scale, budget, look, details, and quality all working together to create an experience. It’s not just being able to dream something up, but also being able to execute. It’s meeting impossibly high expectations!

Our guest on the podcast today is the incredible Kim Starr Wise, and her work is luxury in every sense of the word.

58: Sandra Coan: What are Your Personal Strengths? Apr 24, 2019

Sandra Coan is a Seattle based newborn and family photographer specializing in studio portraiture and fine art film photography. Her work has been featured in a variety of publications and she is an educator who shares her passion for photography and business on respected platforms everywhere! We are going to be talking all about her experience with education and content creation as well as her process of becoming a more confident creative!

Thank you for tuning in! We love and appreciate each of you for tuning into this episode of Mistake Make Magic! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it! Ratings are reviews help us to continue bringing you good content!!

57: Kat Schmoyer - Becoming Educated as Creatives Apr 18, 2019

Kat Schmoyer chased her dream of hosting a conference for creatives, which has grown into Creative at Heart. Education is used as the framework for building connections, friendships, and community. Attendees leave the conference not only with new relationships, but also with a notebook full of ways to grow their business!

56: Nicolaus Simon - Top Money Tips for Entrepreneurs Mar 27, 2019

Nicolaus Simon is a certified public accountant! He is known for his tax audit and accounting services. Currently he is employed with Darnell Sikes and Frederick where he works with clients to help them better their financial situation. I am beyond thrilled to chat with him today about all things accounting because let's be honest, doing your craft is such a small percentage of running a business.

55: Shanna Skidmore - Becoming Financially Independent as a Creative Mar 13, 2019

Shanna Skidmore is a business strategist and financial coach for creative entrepreneurs. Nicknamed “The Dream Releaser” by her clients, she helps others make money by doing what they love. With backgrounds in finance, psychology, and art, she was able to marry those things together, rolling business and creativity all into one. Her greatest joy is watching others transform their stories, building businesses, and help others live the life they love.

54: Callie Richardson - The In’s and Out’s of Running an Event Space Mar 06, 2019

Callie Richardson is the co-owner of the White Magnolia and now their newest location Magnolia Manor. She is married to her best friend, Charlie Richardson. She loves to ride horses, farm life and ALL things vintage!

53: Katie Lamb - Making Money as a Social Media Influencer Feb 27, 2019

Katie Lamb is a professional photographer and lifestyle blogger based in Kansas City and Dallas, Texas. After receiving her Bachelors of Fine Art Photography degree from Baylor University, her passion for photography and the international orphan crisis led her to work in China, Africa, and Europe documenting the efforts of various mission groups and orphan outreach programs before starting her own photography business in 2008.

52: Teissia Treynet - Working in the Luxury Market Feb 20, 2019

Teissia Treynet is the owner of a luxury wedding and event planning and design company. They take care of all the logistics and work with clients to design events that are beautiful, innovative, and highly personal! Their offices are located in New York, California, and Wyoming and are available for travel worldwide!

51: Davey Jones - Getting Your Podcast Off the Ground Feb 13, 2019

Davey Jones is a brand and content strategist. He is one half of the Davey and Krista team. He is the cofounder of the Rising Tide Society, wedding photographer, and former English teacher. His podcast "Brands That Book" is helping others with custom branding, website design, and search engine optimization.

50: Lessons Learned and What's to Come Sep 05, 2018

It’s absolutely crazy to think that we have made it through 50 episodes of Mistakes Make Magic. Since, we began the podcast concept, recordings, interviews and vision has grown and evolved! It has challenged me in ways that I didn’t expect, become a tool for helping others, and even served as a means for personal growth. I couldn’t be more thankful for the guests that have taken time out of their busy lives to share with all of us their knowledge, experience and lessons...and I am thankful for you!

49: Shay and Graham Cochrane - Secrets for Managing Your Time and Money Jul 03, 2018

Shay and Graham have been entrepreneurs and creative business owners for the better part of their 12 years of marriage. Shay spent 8 years as a wedding and portrait photographer before transitioning into commercial product styling and photography in 2012.Graham is an audio engineer turned unlikely entrepreneur and YouTuber who over the past 8 years has built one of the largest audio education websites in the industry, The Recording Revolution.

48: Elyse Jennings - Take Control of Your Business and Your Brand Jun 26, 2018

Elyse Jennings is a wedding planner and designer who’s been recognized by Southern Living as one of the South’s best wedding planners, by Martha Stewart Weddings as one of the top 64 wedding planners in the nation, and her designs have been recognized in countless magazines and blogs like Brides, The Knot, Style Me Pretty, Once Wed, and many more!

47: Jana Williams - If you want to Stand Out in a Saturated Market... Jun 20, 2018

Jana Williams is an international wedding photographer based in LA CA . Originally from Alabama she has never lost her down home roots. Jana has a youtube channel with over 127k subscribers where she gives weekly photo tips. An active blog www.janafromalabama.com where you can find resources for photographers like Lightroom presets + online courses. Her latest venture is The Inspired Club ( All female photographer + Entrepenur membership site.)

46: Sara Yamtich - Facebook + Instagram Ad Creation Jun 05, 2018

Sara Yamtich is an ads strategist with soul and purpose! With a degree in Anthropology, she has an unwavering entrepreneurial spirit and now uses her own business to helping others market theirs! She previously worked as an ads manager for a rapidly growing 6-figure digital marketing agency. Since, she has started her own mission-aligned agency, Resonate with Sara, where she works to amplify the impact of people doing good work in the world with Facebook and Instagram ads.

45: Chanti Zak - Highest Conversion for Email List Building May 31, 2018

Chanti Zak loves yoga and chai tea but is known for her funnel strategies and quiz and copywriting skills. She is a successful entrepreneur, mother, and Canadian that has been featured in Huffington Post, Buzzfeed, Cosmopolitan and more. After moving from blogging, she is now leading clients into high value conversions for their online marketing.

44: On Being a Female Breadwinner May 22, 2018

So I’m going to talk about some of the mistakes that I’ve made and some of the things that I’ve learned about being the breadwinner in our relationship. I want to thank Brad for allowing me to put together this podcast episode. We talked through this episode before launching and I appreciate that he has allowed me to share this information so that I can help other people. I feel like this content is super important and needs to be shared.

43: Rebecca Yale - Growing the Education Side of Your Business May 09, 2018

Rebecca Yale is an internationally acclaimed wedding and fashion photographer. She holds a degree in art history, aesthetic philosophy and photography from the Gallatin school at NYU. Winner of Rangefinder Magazine’s Grand Prize in Wedding Photography and photographer of the 2017 Knot Dream Wedding, Rebecca has been featured in 50+ publications including Martha Stewart Weddings, Brides Magazine, The Knot, People Magazine, Grace Ormonde, Style Me Pretty, Flutter Magazine, Magnolia Rouge, and many more.

42: Crystal Irom - The Challenges of Being a Woman in Business May 01, 2018

Crystal Irom specializes in helping other entrepreneurs achieve their goals. She is known for assisting them in overcome fears, helping them to define their vision and assisting with the creation of clear messaging in order to bring in their ideal clients. She has helped 100’s of women find jobs and start their own business even been featured on Forbes, Huffington post and thought catalog. Today on the podcast we are discussing some of the issues women are facing in business, how to overcome fears and not allow shame to stop you from pursuing your dreams!

41: Alex Evjen - Tips for Topping the Pinterest Charts Apr 25, 2018

Alex Evjen is an Arizona based Pinterest expert or “pinfluencer!” She is a stylist and founder of AVE Styles that has grown a following of one million on the Pinterest platform! InStyle, Huffington Post, and Business Insider have named Alex one of the top pinners to follow, and she has used her knowledge to teach thousands of people how to use Pinterest as an effective marketing tool for their businesses. So welcome to the podcast, Alex Evjen!

40: Sarah Kay Love - The Why's, What's, and How's of Getting Published Apr 17, 2018

Sarah was the Photo Editor at The Knot for going on 5 years working in New York City with photographers like Nigel Barker, Jose Villa and KT Merry producing magazine covers, still life, and fashion stories. She has worked on branded content campaigns for Crate & Barrel, The Black Tux and Men’s Warehouse and has spoken on panels for Two Bright Lights and PDN Magazine. She is now on her own using this knowledge to help photographers get published through consulting and guidance and produces editorial and commercial photoshoots for various publication and media outlets. So welcome to the podcast Sarah Kay Love!

39: How to Stay Inspired Amidst the Busy Apr 11, 2018

If you are in a slump or feeling uninspired, I hope this podcast gives you just the kick in the butt that you need!! I absolutely know what it feels like when work feels like…well, work. And that’s not a good place for anyone.

We ALL want to wake up feeling excited and ready to take on the world!!

38: Esther Clark: Setting Yourself Apart from Your Competitors Apr 04, 2018

Esther Clark is a Minnesota based artist and designer specializing in illustration and calligraphy. Her work is delicate and detailed, organic and elegant…inspired by the simple natural beauty of nature. Many of her pieces feature mixed materials like paper, vellum and fabric. She has worked with brands such as Daniel Wellington, Squarespace, and Gaston Luga as she continues to follow her passion for stationery, logo design and branding. So welcome to the podcast, Esther Clark!

37: Kristin Kaplan: How to Price Your Products and Services Mar 27, 2018

Today's guest is a Nashville based female entrepreneur, known for her ability to help others create and plan profitable businesses. She is a mother of three and extreme list maker and owner of the planning company, Stunning Events. She is passionate about teaching, motivating and coaching others to live a life of purpose by building a solid business foundation. I am SO thrilled to have on the podcast today, Kristin Kaplan!

36: Sarah Worsley: Running Both a Corporate and Personal Brand Mar 20, 2018

Today's guest is a New Orleans based wedding planner and venue consultant. She is the director of operations for the popular wedding venue Race & Religious while also running her own company Mint Julep Productions, leading an entire team committed to offering day of and full services coordination. She is a someone who is making moves in the industry, and honestly, just a freaking blast to be around. So welcome to the podcast, Sarah Worsley!

35: The Cause of Fear and How to Overcome It Mar 13, 2018

Have you ever wondered what it is that's holding you back? Or how you can get past those feelings of fear or inadequacy even? Today on the podcast I am chatting with Brad about this very topic. Things like Pride, Reputation, and Difficulty...as well as Preparation, Writing, and Making the first step. We are also sharing some of our own stories of failure and success as well as resources for learning about overcoming fear. This is one of my absolute favorite episodes to date and we hope you love it too!

34: Nancy Ray - A Guide for Building and Leading an Associate Team Mar 06, 2018

Nancy Ray is a film photographer and business educator based in Raleigh, North Carolina. She and her husband Will run a photo team comprised of three wedding photographers and one family photographer and parent two beautiful girls. This woman is a leader that inspires others to shoot film as well as hybrid and to grow their teams through her programs Foundations in Team Building, Foundations in Digital Photography and Foundations in Film. So welcome to the podcast,  Nancy  Ray!

33: Promise Tangeman - Follow These Tips for Your Website Design Feb 27, 2018

On the show today, I have someone you are going to absolutely love. She is warm and welcoming, has incredible fashion sense, and is an a extremely talented graphic designer/digital marketing strategist/style curator. On top of this, she owns and runs the web design firm, Go Live HQ. Her client list includes Sophia Amoruso (THE girl boss herself), Randy Fenoli of Say Yes to the Dress, Elsie Larson of A Beautiful Mess and so many other inspiring entrepreneurs. This guests’ passion lies in helping creative girl bosses KILL it online in a simple, stylist and strategic way. So, welcome to the podcast, Promise Tangeman!!

32: Richard Photo Lab (Brian Greenberg) - Methods to Help You Run Your Small Business Feb 20, 2018

I am interviewing someone today who owns and runs one of the most detail-oriented and highly successful film labs in the country. He is a quality obsessed business guru and classic car lover. He is also a straight-shooter which is one of my favorite qualities about him. You might think his name is Richard since he owns Richard Photo Lab, but nope you are mistaken! So welcome to the podcast, Brian Greenberg! 

31: Are You Following This Social Media Etiquette? Feb 14, 2018

Social media is such a huge part of our lives, our businesses, and sometimes it gets a little bit complicated. These topics that I’m going to discuss today are definitely subjective and I know a LOT of people are going to feel differently. Share your thoughts with us and lets open up a discussion! We’d love to hear your approach to social media etiquette. I hope that these tips on how to handle your social media platform will help you moving forward, and we look forward to hearing from you!

30: Jessica Rasdall: Sharing Your Story Publicly Feb 06, 2018

Jessica's story is heartbreaking, yet inspiring as she has spent the past 10+ years turning her “mess into a message." She is a public speaker having spoken to over 15,000 young adults. She has been featured on MTV, 20/20, Good Morning America, Katie Couric and is now coaching others on their public speaking journeys. So, welcome to the podcast Jessica Rasdall!

29: BoxFox: How to Handle Fast Paced Business Growth! Jan 30, 2018

Today’s guest launched a custom gift boxing company alongside two friends in LA after struggling to find a personalized gift for an unexpectedly hospitalized friend. Since 2014, she and the other founders of BoxFox have distributed over 30,000 gift boxes to recipients in more than 20 countries and are on target to hit $2 million in 2017. They feature gifts for all occasions, including a variety of brands and even give the option to build your own box! So welcome to the podcast, Chelsea Moore!

28: Ashley Sievert: BTS Of Creating and Launching a Product Line Jan 23, 2018

On the podcast today we have a fabulous New Orleans makeup artist and owner of her own beauty brand. She is a self-taught makeup artist that used her own insecurities about skin due to acne to create a beauty line focused on shade selections and lightweight, but excellent coverage. In addition to having serviced thousands for wedding makeup her company now has customers residing in over 550 cities across the world! So, welcome to the podcast Ashley Sievert!

27: How To Talk About....MONEY Jan 16, 2018

No matter where you are in your creative journey, whether you are 10 years in or just starting out, I hope todays podcast can help you speak more freely and with more confidence about your pricing. Thank you for tuning in! We love and appreciate each of you for tuning into this episode of Mistakes Make Magic! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it! Also, we would appreciate your review for Mistakes Make Magic!! Ratings are reviews help us to continue bringing you good content!!

26: Caroline Tran: When and What to Outsource Jan 09, 2018

Today’s guest is a Los Angeles based Wedding and Lifestyle Photographer. She has photographed weddings all over the world including destinations such as Bali, Thailand, and Singapore and has been featured in publications such as Brides, Destination I Do, Inside Weddings, and The Knot. She has photographed for clients such as Jenny Yoo and Joanna August whose look books have been seen in Martha Stewart Weddings. So welcome to the podcast, Caroline Tran!

25: MaeMae & Co: The Difference Between Inspiration + Copying Jan 02, 2018

This episode is being held with one of the most talented and creative photo directors! She has worked with companies such as The Mrs. Box, Minted and Valuspa and has been recognized and featured in magazines like Martha Stewart Weddings and Vogue. She styles and directs photo shoots and is best known for her textured patterns, clever play with color, and ability to bring a client’s vision to life. So welcome to the podcast, owner of MaeMae, Megan Gonzalez!

24: Something Borrowed Blooms (Lauren Bercier): Little Known Ways to Grow a Product-Based Business Dec 26, 2017

Today I am interviewing a special woman. Aside from the fact that she is stylish and beautiful, she is also a quickly rising female entrepreneur. Her business Something Borrowed Blooms (co-founded with her cousin Laken) offers brides a different option for florals through high quality silks. They seek out flowers and design collections that follow the trends and have them delivered all across the country. I am so excited to dive into today’s podcast. Welcome to the show, Lauren Bercier!

23: Jasmine Star: Instagram, Facebook, and Social Media Strategies Dec 19, 2017

Ten years ago, I started my business. About that time, I came across today’s guest. I can without a doubt say what she has shared about her journey (especially the posts on her blog) have been one of the biggest attributing factors to my success. She is a wedding photographer turned business strategist and one of the most hard-working and inspiring female entrepreneurs. So, welcome to the podcast Jasmine Star!

22: Crystal Ann Interiors: Quick Ways to Improve your Personal/Work Space Dec 12, 2017

Today’s guest on the show is Crystal of Crystal Ann Interiors! She is a former wedding planner turned interior designer who loves to create spaces that are functional and beautiful. Her services vary from furniture plans to design boards and everything in between. She is a mother of two beautiful children, living in an adorable Manhattan space! I am so excited to chat more with Crystal today about her design strategy, tips and ability to create fresh, modern and livable spaces!!

21: Sapphire Events (Valerie Gernhauser) - Pricing for Profit Dec 05, 2017

The guest on the show today is a Luxury, New Orleans based wedding planner who knows how to cultivate a unique experience reflective of a client’s aesthetic and vision. She is a former attorney, Yale grad and mother of three beautiful girls. She is a natural born leader who knows how to guide her team at Sapphire Events into creating events from the ground up. So welcome to the podcast, Valerie Gernhauser!

20: Peter Guidry: Finally, the Keys to Balancing Life Nov 30, 2017

My dad has played a huge role in inspiring my entrepreneurial spirit over the years, so I thought - who else would be a better guest on the show?! While running his own dental practice for 30+ years, he has also been a supportive father to my brothers and me. His hard work and determination has inspired us all and I would not be where I am today without his love and support (and of course my mom’s support too!).

19: Scheduling Your Time to Free Up Your Life! Nov 28, 2017

Time. Time is THE most precious thing in life. You cannot have more of it…so you must use it wisely. Don’t worry. You are not alone. I’ll be honest with you. I am not always the best with my time. It’s not always easy…saying no…scheduling your time…valuing your time. So that’s what we’re going to be talking about today.

18: Lindsey Rogers: Should I Hire a Mentor? Nov 23, 2017

Lindsey is a newborn and family photographer based in Crowley, LA. Our paths crossed three years and she now is one of my second shooters and good friends! Throughout the episode, Lindsey shares stories of her journey in the photography business and the mistakes she has made along the way. For those of you looking for tips on how to become a second shooter, she has the perfect story to learn from!

17: Brock Gomez: A Few Things You Didn't Know About Teamwork Nov 21, 2017

Brad and I admire this videography team so much that we hired them for our own wedding just two short years ago! They are incredible storytellers and they bring a calming, yet professional presence to a wedding day. Their work definitely speaks for itself which I cannot wait to talk more about in this episode. Today's guest is none other than my friend, Brock Gomez!

16: Root Floral Design (Mia Sandberg) - Scaling Your Business While Simplifying Your Life Nov 16, 2017

Mia is the owner and designer of Root Floral Design! Mia has become a great friend to me over the years. Root Floral Design has been in business for 5 years now, and has been extremely successful! Even though she did not have the most traditional start, Mia shares how she got to where she is today.

15: How Boundaries Can Actually HELP You Meet Client Expectations Nov 14, 2017

Lets start discussing one of the most difficult and challenging topics of running your own business: Setting Boundaries. How do you set boundaries for yourself while still creating an excellent client experience?

14: Val Marie Paper (Valerie Woerner) - On Faith, Motherhood, and Business Organization Nov 09, 2017

Valerie Woerner is the author of The Finishing School, and owner/creator for Val Marie Paper. Since 2013, she has sold over 30,000 prayer journals and recently launched the Yearly Prayer Journal for 2018. She is sharing her heart, her faith, and her tricks for becoming a better mother and more efficient entrepreneur on this episode, and I am so excited for you guys to listen along today!

13: Coordinates of Her (Kristi Bailey) - If You're Interested in Traveling the World for Work Nov 07, 2017

Kristi and I met back in our days at Architecture School. While Kristi continues her architectural design, her main focus is to pursue her passion for world travel through her platform, Coordinates of Her. When I started the podcast, I knew Kristi would be the perfect guest! Kristi is a truly inspiring person and I am so excited for her to share about her travel adventures and how Coordinates of Her began.

12: Kayla Barker: Finding Your Brand Voice + Visuals Nov 02, 2017

I have known Kayla for 6 years and over the years have watched her grow into an incredible film shooter. Kayla has been featured in multiple big name publications and even teaches her own workshops in France! Kayla’s interest in photography all began in high school when she was always the girl with the camera at every event. Today, she shares with us about her journey from then to now!

11: Tips for Creating a More Personal Brand Oct 31, 2017

Today I am sooo excited about this topic because I think no matter what industry you’re in…you have to market yourself. Whether you are a sales person, a photographer, a graphic designer, a business owner. That’s all pretty irrelevant because at some point or another you are going to have to step out of your comfort zone and put yourself out there.

10: Katherine Freeman: How to Better Trust Your Intuition as a Creative Oct 26, 2017

I have been so lucky to watch Katherine grow into a successful abstract artist! She is so talented with a variety of mediums including oil, watercolor, pencil and charcoal, but her favorite is when she mixes mediums! I feel so drawn to her amazing work and feel like if I could put my happiest feelings into a painting it would look like her art! Today Katherine shares how she turned her passion and hobby into her career.

9: Southern Couture Weddings (Hannah Trahan) - Managing Entrepreneurship and Motherhood Oct 24, 2017

Today, Hannah Trahan joins us on the show, and I am so excited for you guys to hear what she has to say! Hannah is an event planner in South Louisiana, specializing in weddings. She recently started her own company, Southern Couture Weddings. Hannah even planned my wedding and honeymoon! Through the years of working together, we have become such close friends, and I truly admire her hard work and passion for what she does. With over 500 weddings in the life of her career, Hannah shares her story with us about how she got to where she is today.

8: Rangefinder Magazine (Jacqueline Tobin) - A Few Insights Into Getting Published Oct 19, 2017

Jacqueline is the Editor and Chief of Rangefinder Magazine, a magazine committed to presenting the most inspiring work, trends and gear in the photography industry. Jacqueline has also authored two books, Wedding Photography Unveiled and the Luminous Portrait. Jacqueline is an amazing leader and is never too busy or unavailable to help photographers who are growing their business. I am so thrilled for you all to hear more about her journey!

7: All the Things You Didn't Know About Emptying Your Inbox Oct 17, 2017

This topic is one I feel everyone can benefit from. Email is so important and a go-to form of communication for clients. I used to spend hours emailing everyday. Over the years, I have found so many tricks and programs to help me cut down on time spent in my inbox. I hope these tips can help you to spend less time in your inbox and more time doing something you do enjoy!

6: Jose Villa - On Being Genuine While Creating a Memorable Client Experience Oct 10, 2017

Jose Villa is an awarded and experienced film photographer. He has photographed for a surplus of high profile clients and been published in every magazine from Vogue to Harper's Bazaar. In this interview, Jose discusses how he has grown his business and the strategies he takes to create a memorable and impactful client experience. He talks about developing your creative voice and shares a few fun stories/lessons he's learned along the way!

5: Ashlyn Writes (Ashlyn Carter) - Writing for Your Website and Launch Sales Oct 10, 2017

Have you ever heard of Copywriting? ie: Written Word on Your Website, Pricing Guide, Emails...etc. Ashlyn is the Queen of Copywriting having changed her clientele from companies such as Delta Air Lines and Chick-fil-a to the top tier of Creative Entrepreneurs. She is sharing on this episode not only the importance of text on these platforms but how to improve your writing. She talks about the things she observes others doing that should be avoided as well as strategies she's picked up on her entrepreneurial journey. Get a pen and paper ready...this one's full of content!

4: Showit (Todd Watson) - Building a Strong Online Presence Oct 10, 2017

When I started the process of creating my latest website and branded Wordpress blog, research pointed me to Showit. I am SO glad it did. This platform allows you to design and execute your own vision with ease. The drag and drop builder is so intuitive, even allowing you to view the desktop and mobile version on the same screen! Todd Watson is the CEO of this incredible company and he's sharing all about his story to launching this company! Everything from how people are viewing your website to tips for putting your design together...it's all in this episode. Todd's stories are fun and a great jumping off point if you are in the process of building or revamping your online presence!

3: The Do's and Don'ts of Handling Your Business Mistakes Oct 10, 2017

Making mistakes is never fun. But since this podcast revolves around the idea of learning from the mistakes you DO make, this episode is all about what to do when you mess up! Everything from when and how to speak with your client, what to say and how to fix it. It's all in this episode of Mistakes Make Magic!

2: About Us - Catherine Guidry + Brad Domingue Oct 10, 2017

This episode is a behind the scenes look at the life of Catherine Guidry (Podcast Host) and Brad Domingue (Podcast Editor + Producer). Entrepreneurs: This one is for you! We're discussing the mistakes we have made in both our relationship and in business over the past nine years in hopes that you can relate and learn from them! We want this podcast to be an opportunity for everyone to grow as creatives and as people...together. We hope you enjoy this episode.

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