Stay ConnectedThe podcast for brave creatives who live in a world that wants you to play it safe.
It’s time to face facts: You are an indestructible woman fused with super powers that defy convention. Am I right? If so, then this podcast is for you!
In Play It Brave, D’Arcy Benincosa dives in deep to her wit and wisdom to teach you about creative a life full of mindset, money, and marketing miracles! Let’s get started!
To end the 2021 season of the Play it Brave Podcast, my dear friend Paul Von Rieter interviews me about my life, brand, and my biggest takeaways from 2021.
Our stories of joy, healing, heartbreak, love, and adventure are what build personal brands. We're in a world that is seeking connection in new ways (since we can't just hang out in a pub and share a drink these days).
So to end Season 4 with a deeper telling of these stories of courage feels right. It's the way we show up in our lives with courage over fear that makes me committed to living life each day, even when it's hard...and 2021 has been hard. Has it for you? It's been heavy and uncertain and interesting and surprising and heartbreaking and full of loss and full of deeper love too.
So dive into this week's episode of Play it Brave with me!
If you're a photographer in the wedding industry right now, then you might identify yourself as a Light & Airy or Dark & Moody style photographer. It's easy to just lump ourselves into one or the other categories, but in this episode of the podcast, fellow film photographer, Patrick Le joins me in a conversation about the in-between of the two styles and how it's important to understand light and master it for ALL lighting situations you might come across. Tune in for all the beautiful nuggets of wisdom.
About Patrick:
Patrick is a wedding photographer based in Southern California and is best known for his Apollo Workshops. His workshops are designed to not only teach photographers how to shoot film without the convenience of natural light, but to also open their minds to their own creative processes and how film fits within that.
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Are you unsure of what to say on an initial call with a potential client? Maybe you're afraid to even get on the phone with them… In this episode, Ben Hartley and I discuss the importance in communicating your value, and how to do that in a natural way that doesn't feel sales-y so that you can book more high-end packages. Sound too good to be true? Tune in to hear an example of what a bad and a good sales call should sound like. This is a must-listen!
About Ben:
winning wedding photographer, podcast producer and photography educator. He is known for teaching other photographers how to market and grow their businesses through his coaching, courses, workshops, and podcast called The Six Figure Photography Podcast.
SHOW NOTES: https://darcybenincosa.com/play-it-brave/marketing/sales-calls-101-ben-hartley
Do you believe you have to have the best planner connections in order to book luxury clients? Think again. This chat with luxury French photographer friend, Audrey Neracoulis, proves that an impeccable portfolio is your strongest asset when it comes to booking luxury, and she shares her secrets to getting there. From styled shoot, portfolio curation, and networking tips – this episode is chock full of invaluable information. Hit play to soak it all up.
About Audrey:
Based in the heart of Paris' Marais district, Audrey is a film photographer known for her unmistakable fashion house-inspired aesthetic and distinctive, sophisticated, editorial, boudoir, and wedding photographic work.
In true Parisian style, she brings a certain "je ne sais quoi" to her images, which resonate with classic femininity and timeless elegance; capturing romance at its most chic.
Her vision - a delicate balance between fashion photography and cinematic documentary style - has made her a much sought-after partner in Paris' creative industry, and a favorite among her wedding and elopement clients worldwide, print and online publications - Glamour, Vogue, Brides Magazine, and Style Me Pretty among them - and anyone who values elegant simplicity.
SHOW NOTES: https://darcybenincosa.com/play-it-brave/portfolio-luxury-clients-audrey
If you're anything like me and you work from home, or have just fallen into a rut of not getting ready everyday, do yourself a favor and tune into this episode. My good friend Alison Lumbatis joins me to chat about the power of getting dressed everyday. Feeling confident, empowered, and WORTHY not only affects how you show up into the world, but it affects the decisions you make too. Imagine if you looked and felt like a 6-figure CEO everyday… Let's all take an oath to start playing it a little more brave everyday and hit play to learn some of Alison's strategies for putting our best foot forward.
About Alison:
Alison Lumbatis is the founder and CEO of Get Your Pretty On and Outfit Formulas, the #1 personal styling membership site in the world. She's served over 40,000 women through the Outfit Formulas program and has attracted an online audience of millions to the GYPO blog. Her platform democratizes style for every body and budget and is a leading resource to help women rediscover their worthiness through wardrobe while making getting dressed the easiest thing they do all day.
An author and life coach, Alison is a thought leader in the personal style and confidence arenas. She's been featured in Forbes, Business Insider, Redbook, Life & Style Magazine and on Good Morning Texas.
SHOW NOTES: https://darcybenincosa.com/play-it-brave/feeling-good-alison-lumbatis
Calling all photographers! If you feel burnt out by shot lists, formulas, posing, and overall wedding redundancy, then tune into this raw and real conversation with Celebrity Photographer, John Dolan. We chat all about using a "less is more" approach to photographing weddings that allows for magic to unfold, and what photography clichés need to go so that we can get back to the real meaning behind the wedding photographs. This is truly one of my favorite episodes ever and I truly believe it could breathe new life into your work if you let it. Hit play.
About John:
John Dolan has woven a career of advertising, editorial and fine art photography. He is a recognized leader in contemporary wedding photography. Wedding clients include magazine art directors and editors, as well as celebrity clients Will Smith, Ben Stiller, Kate Bosworth, Bridget Moynahan, and most recently, Gwyneth Paltrow.
SHOW NOTES: https://darcybenincosa.com/play-it-brave/wedding-photography-cliches-john-dolan
Have you ever wondered what it might be like to be an Interior Photographer? Today's guest, Lindsey Salazar took her photography skills and put them to use photographing homes and has since been published in countless publications such as People, The Wall Street Journal, Architectural Digest, and more. She's mastered the art of photographing interiors, and you can too! Tune in to learn her tricks of the trade and see if this is an avenue for you to explore.
About Lindsey:
Lindsay Salazar is an interior photographer based in Salt Lake City, Utah. Lindsay is known for creating images that feel warm and inviting. She loves being a photographer because it fills the creative part of her soul and puts a smile on her face. Lindsay's passion for interior photography has led her to share her talent with other aspiring photographers through her mentoring program. Her work has been featured by People, The Wall Street Journal, Architectural Digest, Domino, House Beautiful, Real Simple, Better Homes & Gardens, Martha Stewart, The Discovery Channel, and more.
SHOW NOTES: https://darcybenincosa.com/play-it-brave/interior-photography-lindsay-salazar
In today's episode I'm fan-girling a little bit as I interview one of my favorite artists, Fia Forsström. Fia is known for her inspirational lyrics that inspire and motivate spiritual journeys all around the world. Fia and I chat about what inspires her music, and her thoughts on the healing power of using your voice. Tune in to be enchanted by this beautiful soul.
About Fia:
Based in the countryside north of Stockholm, Fia Forsström is a folk pop singer/songwriter who with her inspirational lyrics, empowering songs, and catchy melodies quickly enchanted hearts all over world with the release of her solo debut "Made of Stars" in 2016 which was crowdfunded together with her fans. Building a solid platform through social media and word of mouth, Fia took her place as one of the leading voices on the motivational music scene with "Legacy of Light" (2017) and "Waterfall of Wisdom" (2019), both of them recorded and released with the help of her loving listeners.
SHOW NOTES: https://darcybenincosa.com/play-it-brave/your-voice-fia-forsstrom
If you're into learning about Enneagrams, Archetypes, Myers Briggs, or other modes of identifying your personality, this episode is for you! Knowing your Spirit Animal is just another modality to getting to know yourself better, and my friend Fox is my go-to girl. She paired her intuition with her background in Veterinary Science to step into her super power of being an Animal Reader. In this episode I challenge you to put aside all the ways you've tried to define yourself and open yourself up with other ways of getting in touch with how you communicate, show up in the world, and characteristics that you might struggle with. Hit play to learn more about Soul Animal Readings and how it can help you navigate your life, career, relationships, and more.
SHOW NOTES: https://darcybenincosa.com/play-it-brave/mindset/spirit-animal-fox-lantern
Have you ever craved time away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life? Maybe you're looking for ways to connect in deeper ways with your family or your creativity… This conversation with my friend Jaime Fenwick is filled with endless ideas of how you can tap into the art of slow living, whether it be a total lifestyle change or just a few small tweaks to your everyday habits. It's time to step back and THRIVE in our everyday lives. Tune in to be inspired!
About Jaime:
Jaime Fenwick is a professional photographer and the founder of Bringing Inspiration Home, a business designed to help women thrive by tapping into their creative gifts through walking retreats, creative coaching, and photography. Jaime is based in the San Francisco Bay area with her husband and 3 children and is passionate about beauty, adventure, and finding rhythms that slow life down. Check out her Instagram and Website for updates on their family's adventures, recent blog posts, and opportunities to tap into your creativity.
SHOW NOTES: https://darcybenincosa.com/play-it-brave/slow-living-jaime-fenwick
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