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!
In this two part series, I'm chatting with beloved photographer, Erich McVey about all things photography. We're diving into all of your burning questions about how he got to where he is now, how and why he chose film, and what marketing strategies allowed him to shoot all over the world. Hit play to dive into part one of this honest conversation.
About Erich:
Erich 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, Erich 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; including Martha Stewart Weddings Magazine, Brides Magazine, Magnolia Rouge Magazine, Flutter Magazine, Pacific Weddings Magazine, Weddings Unveiled Magazine, Bella Lumiere Magazine, Style Me Pretty, Once Wed, Snippet & Ink, Ruffled, and The Knot, as well as the LA Times, and Design Sponge.
SHOW NOTES: https://darcybenincosa.com/play-it-brave/erich-mcvey-part-i
In celebration of Black History Month, we are giving a big standing ovation to Black creatives of past and present. So much of Black art was not given a space to flourish, so in this episode, photographer-extraordinaire, Alicia Rinka shares some of her favorite Black artists, poets, makers and creative content that is worthy of so much celebration and honor this month – and every other day of the year. Hit play to learn and discover the beauty that is born from Black history and culture.
About Alicia:Alicia Rinka is the Owner and Lead Creative of her professional photography team. She graduated from Indiana University with a degree in communications. Her love of photography was complemented by a keen eye for details and an adoration for the world of fashion. Her work, which has been featured in Brides and various other publications, boasts a sense of fine art style with a modern editorial aesthetic.
It's important to Alicia Rinka and her team to be welcoming to all walks of life.
SHOW NOTES: https://darcybenincosa.com/play-it-brave/black-history-alicia-rinka/
In my effort to become more inclusive in my life and business, I reached out to Youtube star Celeste Monsour to educate me on non-binary they/them pronouns. I wanted to let you in on this conversation because Celeste's wealth of knowledge and experiences is so worth being shared so that we can all be better at making EVERYONE feel comfortable and accepted. Hit play if you're also open-minded and striving to be more inclusive!
About Celeste:
Celeste Monsour is a trans YouTuber and activist who makes personal and educational videos about their experiences as an aromantic asexual non-binary person. Through telling their own story and documenting their transition, Celeste aims to serve as a resource for others on similar paths and for allies simply seeking to understand. Off camera, Celeste is an insatiably curious multi-creative who has been a writer, blog editor, podcaster, photographer, cosplayer, web designer, and performer, currently on a journey to figure out what's next.
SHOW NOTES: https://darcybenincosa.com/play-it-brave/pronouns-celeste-monsour
On today's episode of the Play It Brave podcast, my guest knows exactly what it means to live your truth and manifest the life of your dreams.
Sandra Chuma is an entrepreneur, speaker, coach, podcast host, and award-winning documentary filmmaker. She believes that our greatest responsibility is to share our stories so we can inspire and create possibility for others.
Raised in a tiny mud hut in Zimbabwe with no running water or electricity, Sandra has never been one to let circumstances define her. She went on to build two successful companies and advise major global brands.
Despite her professional success, she knew she wasn't walking in her purpose. Sandra went back to school in 2015 to get a master's degree in journalism, storytelling, and documentary filmmaking from Columbia University.
Through the power of story, and leveraging her experience as a management consultant, Sandra has made it her mission to help others create the best version of themselves. She builds brands focused on providing inspiration and community.
Sandra is the founder of Ndini, which is a platform focused on telling the stories of inspiring, trailblazing African women. Sandra is also the founder of Worthy and the Woman on Fire Summit.
SHOW NOTES: https://darcybenincosa.com/play-it-brave/live-the-life-of-your-dreams-sandra-chuma
What started as Bachelorette star, Mike Johnson's interview about finding love turned into a vulnerable conversation about Self Love and Intimacy and how those two combined are super powers that can change the state of America. While that may sound foolish on the surface, I promise you this episode will challenge you to invite more self love and intimacy into your life so that you can truly Play It Brave and speak out for what you believe in.
About Mike Johnson:Surviving Reality-TV fame, a deployment with the military and countless challenges throughout his life and career, Mike now writes and speaks on how the ability to overcome stems from the power within. With his focus on self-love, the breakout star from ABC's The Bachelorette and Bachelor in Paradise is transforming audiences by showcasing his global influence through brave storytelling and big smiles.
SHOW NOTES: https://darcybenincosa.com/play-it-brave/state-of-america-bachelorette-star-mike-johnson/Call me a human fortune cookie, but I predict that 2021 truly can be your year… I know that's taboo to say after the year we just had, but Coronavirus or not – it's up to you to make it great. In this episode I'm predicting the top 10 things that will turn 2021 into your most fruitful year. Some of these things will require radical change, but I always say that the same habits bring the same results. So are you ready to make some major changes in your life and show 2021 who's boss? Hit play to dive in!
SHOW NOTES: https://darcybenincosa.com/play-it-brave/2021-predictions/
Do you find yourself walking through life with low energy, productivity or clarity? You might be experiencing brain fog (which is a real thing, by the way). In fact, most of us (especially entrepreneurs) experience brain fog to some degree. The truth is, when we take the time to clear the brain fog, we can become so much more productive and spend less time working! (#dreamlife) On today's episode, Tanessa Shears, a health consultant for entrepreneurs is sharing her biggest tips for optimizing your performance so you can produce more meaningful, impactful work output to scale your business faster! Hit play to get ALLLL the amazing info!
About Tanessa Shears:
Tanessa is a health consultant that helps entrepreneurs scale their business by optimizing their health, focus & productivity with science and biohacking. Her passion is working closely with business owners to implement effective sleep, nutrition, work flow and stress management strategies to eliminate brain fog and help them get more done in 8 hours than most people can get done in a week. She does this by optimizing the performance capacity of your body & brain so you can produce more meaningful, impactful work output and scale your business faster.
SHOW NOTES: https://darcybenincosa.com/play-it-brave/biohacking-tips-tanessa-shears
In a world obsessed with change, it is my deepest belief that it is our courage and bravery to love ourselves, our bodies, and who we are inside and out that allows us to live our best life. If you're like me and have experienced a lifetime of yo-yo diets, starving, bingeing, and talking negatively about your body, then I invite you to join me and listen in on my conversation with fellow fluffy girl, Ebbi Nicole. We're sharing our biggest tips for becoming more body positive and advocating for a stop to body shaming in our culture. This one's especially for you ladies! We all have those negative thoughts about our bodies, whether big or small. Join the conversation and hit play!
About Ebbi Nicole:
Ebbi Nicole is the owner of Fluffy GRL Movement, an education and entertainment brand that amplifies the plus and curvy voice through innovative events, workshops, and story sharing. Despite many NOs, Ebbi has used a few YESes to challenge the status quo about how plus people are viewed in the media and society.
With over 10 years of experience in storytelling and body advocacy, Ebbi has leveraged partnerships with industry giants like Lane Bryant and Universal Standard to spark important conversations amongst thousands of women and about inclusivity, self acceptance and reclaiming your power in a body negative society.
SHOW NOTES: https://darcybenincosa.com/play-it-brave/mindset/body-shaming-ebbi-nicole/
Raise your hand if you have a fear of selling… I get it! None of us want to feel or sound like used car salesman. We've all felt the pressure of being sold to, and it's icky and uncomfortable. In today's hot seat, Rachel Huban reveals her fear of shaming her audience's pain points when trying to sell her services, and I give her some really great advice for overcoming fear, and rising above the shameless selling. Let's dive in and solve this once and for all, shall we?!
About Rachel Huban:Rachel is a plant-based pregnancy coach who supports women to have a healthy, well-planned, plant-based pregnancy. She's all about empowering women to feel confident and excited about the entire pregnancy journey, including the 4th trimester. Certified as a Nutritional Therapist with many years of experience in health stores, Rachel is passionate about whole food plant-based nutrition and mindset coaching.
Rachel has a desire to share her expertise and plant-based pregnancy plans with her ideal clients, but has a fear of shaming pain points while trying to sell her services.
SHOW NOTES: https://darcybenincosa.com/play-it-brave/sell-without-shame-rachel-huban/
Raise your hand if you've ever felt afraid of raising your prices in fear that you'll hear crickets…. *hand raised here* The number one question I get DAILY is "How do I know when it's time to raise my prices and how do I do it?" Pricing can be tricky, but do you know what can be trickier? Your mind. Our mind talks us out of a lot of things and makes excuses for not following our intuition. In this episode, Allison Parker and I talk through her fear of raising her prices, and what the root cause of that fear is. Tune in if you relate even a tiiiiny bit, because I promise you, we all do this in some form or another and it's a time we break the cycle, am I right? Hit play!
About Allison Parker:Allison Parker is a wedding photographer based in Thunder Bay, ON, Canada. She began her photography journey in 2011 after being inspired by the natural beauty of her home in Northern Ontario. Since photographing her first wedding in 2014, Allison has had the pleasure of photographing couples in the GTA, London, Minnesota, and Arizona. When she isn't photographing weddings, Allison teaches others how to master their cameras to create images they love.
SHOW NOTES: https://darcybenincosa.com/play-it-brave/when-to-raise-your-prices/
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