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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!
Have you ever had a time when you felt uncomfortable, even if you couldn't explain it? In this episode I'm talking all about that fear and what to do with it. I'm not talking about the fear of launching something or the fear of putting your work out into the world. The fear I'm thinking of is the kind that can be like a little tap-tap-tapping on your heart in tense situations. That tap-tapping? It's your intuition. And your intuition is your superpower, especially when it comes to keeping you safe in sticky circumstances. Hit play to become aware of some signals that you might encounter that tell you to be wary of someone, and then join me in my mission to SPEAK UP and STAND UP for violence and abuse against women once and for all. Let's save some lives, shall we?
SHOW NOTES: https://darcybenincosa.com/play-it-brave/the-gift-of-fear/
Have you ever invested in business education that ended up being a huge waste of money? I know I have! In today's hot seat episode, Vanessa Lust asks the all-to-common question: "How do I know what education is worth investing in?" Over the years I've developed a system that ensures I'm never wasting my hard-earned moolah, and it's about time I shared it with you. The world of online education is growing on the daily, and getting more and more confusing, so tune in to hear how I make investment decisions EASILY and with major return on my investments.
SHOW NOTES: https://darcybenincosa.com/play-it-brave/money/investing-in-education-vanessa-lust
After the shit show 2020 has been, I bet you're ready to step into the best year of your life… am I right?! I want that for you too, and that's why I want to make sure you have the right tools (and people) by your side to make that happen. If you're willing to let yourself DREAM BIG, then this one goes out to you, my dear. It's time to stop treading water, and strut down the beach in your bikini without a care in the world. It's time to turn your hustle and grind into a 6 or 7-figure income. If you're wondering what can get you to that place, I bet you can guess based on the title of this episode, that the answer is "a Mastermind," but there's so much more to it than you might think.
In this episode, my friend Julie Solomon, a chart-topping podcast host (who I met because of a mastermind) and I discuss why you should join a mastermind, and how to find the perfect one for YOU that will give you the greatest return on your investment. Hit play to find out WHY a mastermind can change your life and business. I promise this is a must-listen!
SHOW NOTES: https://darcybenincosa.com/play-it-brave/business-mastermind-julie-solomon/
Cultivating a high vibration in your home full of love, joy, gratitude, freedom, wealth, and abundance is the key to manifesting everything you're chasing in this life. Your environment plays a huge role in your health and mindset, as much as we like to think a sink full of dishes isn't affecting our mood.
We carry a lot of doom and gloom from the outside world when we cross the threshold of our home. Home should be our own little sanctuary, an oasis from the tumultuous world- don't you think? Hit play for my best tips to cleansing my home for positivity and abundance.
SHOW NOTES: https://darcybenincosa.com/play-it-brave/mindset/cleanse-home-vibration/
"I'm always so stressed about getting all the "must haves" at a wedding that I don't have the brain space to be creative and try new things!" –– Can you relate?!
It's time to get out of your head and into your heart. In this special Hot Seats episode, I'm coaching Emily of Anna Delores Photography on how to make space for creativity on wedding days so she can invite her inner artist to the table. Listen in to hear what tips and strategies I share with Emily to tap into her creativity while still serving her clients to the fullest!
About Emily Reiter:
Emily Reiter is the founder of Anna Delores Photography and a wedding photography educator who empowers fellow creatives to grow their businesses with elevated styling skills, connections with wedding vendors and publications, and entrepreneurial savvy to maximize long-term success.
SHOW NOTES: https://darcybenincosa.com/play-it-brave/creativity-emily-anna-delores/
Call me crazy, but back in 2018 when I got the keys to my 100 year old home and walked over the threshold, I immediately felt that something was off. Come to find out, my intuition was right, and my house was haunted by several ghosts. In this episode, I'm telling ghost stories and sharing what I've learned from living in a haunted house. Believe it or not, the energy of your home can affect other areas of your life, so hit play if you're even a little bit curious who I've been living with for the past 2 years, and what I've done to infuse love and joy back into my home.
SHOW NOTES: https://darcybenincosa.com/play-it-brave/haunted-house/
When you think of who your business is serving, do you think of an individual person or a few different types of people? If the answer is a few, there's a chance you haven't niched down enough. When you're trying to serve everyone, then you're speaking to no one. It's time to refine in order to truly thrive. Ale Saldaña has this exact problem in her business, and in this episode I coached her on how to niche without giving up the different facets of her business that she loves. Hit play to listen in on the advice.
About Ale Saldaña:Ale Saldaña has been passionate about photography since the age of 15. With a degree in Art History, she brings a recalibrated approach to her work. From a portrait photographer, to a branding and event photographer, Ale has done it all, but it's time for her to niche down to create a strong brand and solve problems so she can run a sustainable and profitable business. Let's dive into her biggest challenges!
SHOW NOTES: https://darcybenincosa.com/play-it-brave/name-your-niche-ale-saldana/
I recently polled my Instagram audience about why they find selling hard--maybe you'll relate to some of their answers:
"I'm afraid my dream client will turn down my offer."
"I don't know the right words to say to express my worth. And worse than that, what if they laugh or act offended when they hear my pricing?"
"I'm worried that my potential clients (and other people) will think that I am overvaluing myself--like who am I to be charging these prices?!"
And my FAVORITE:
"If I wouldn't pay a certain price for something--why would anyone else???"
I've listened to all your concerns, and here's what I have to say: it's time to KICK THEM IN THE ASS AND OUT OF YOUR HEAD!
Think of selling like an art. It's as important as learning to wield your camera or create authentic art. Selling (or what I like to call, serving) helps you go from a STARVING ARTIST to a WEALTHY ARTIST.
It's another Play It Brave Tuesday, and we're talking all things selling with a true master, Anthony Sarandrea. Anthony runs a team that serves over a million customers every year, and he has a few tricks up his sleeve that will get YOU in front of your dream clients and customers in no time. Tune in to hear what easy ways to boost your client and customer base!
SHOW NOTES: http://darcybenincosa.com/play-it-brave/sales-anthony-sarandrea/
Are destination weddings a thing of the past? Have you found a way to continue building your destination wedding business, even when international travel is at a halt? Molly McCauley joined me in the hot seat to discuss her frustration with not being able to create the content that will grow her destination photography business. I'm sure many of you can relate! Tune in to hear what big ideas and solutions we come up with.
About Molly McCauley:Molly McCauley is a sought-after destination wedding photographer based in Southern California and New England. Her approach is to capture her clients and their guests in the most authentic way while allowing them to live in the moment on the wedding day. With a Masters in Fine Art Photography and a background in design and fashion, her caught-in-the-moment photography style with an editorial edge creates photos that you can feel and that stand the test of time.
While destination weddings around the world are her passion, Molly wants to ensure that the world is just as beautiful for future generations. That's why for every destination traveled to, she donates to offset her carbon footprint.
Molly has been working diligently to build and grow her destination wedding photography portfolio since starting in my group coaching program in the fall of 2019, formerly known as Ninja Bootcamp. When the pandemic hit and travel was banned, her marketing campaign plans were halted with it. She recently applied to be in the hot seat to get a second eyes on her problem, and gain a new perspective on how she can still reach her business goals.
See her question for me below and hit play to hear my answer!
SHOW NOTES: https://darcybenincosa.com/play-it-brave/redefining-destination-pandemic-molly-mccauley/
Do you have a million ideas, but don't know where to start when it comes to taking action? You're not alone. Catie Ann is just one of SO many creative entrepreneurs like you who have what I call "Implementation Paralysis" and I have just the thing to get you (and her) unstuck and on your way to diversifying your business and passions! Hit play to hear what money-making ideas I shared and how I coached her through this roadblock.
About Catie Ann:
With 12 years of wedding industry experience, Catie Ann captures weddings and events in Dallas, Texas that have been featured in national and international publications, including Southern Bride, The Knot, Style Me Pretty, and more. She is striving to combine her photography with her industry experience, to become a trusted resource for couples getting married in the form of a podcast. Besides her wedding work, she is passionate about capturing family memories, and wants to host in-person workshops teaching parents to photograph their children. Let's dive into some of Catie Ann's biggest challenges and questions, shall we?
SHOW NOTES: https://darcybenincosa.com/play-it-brave/prioritize-passions-catie-ann/
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