Best Sophia Lemon Podcasts (2024)

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Best-selling voice coach Samara Bay on Permission to Speak 1:14:19

3h ago1:14:19

1:14:19

Before even launching this podcast, I knew I wanted to bring Samara Bay onto the show to talk about the importance of public speaking, changing what power sounds like, and creating a better world by giving ourselves permission to speak. Once I saw the impact she was having through her acclaimed Substack publication, I felt even more inspired to dig…

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Wellbeing in Entrepreneurship: Lucy Cullen's burnout recovery and reinvention 1:03:20

9h ago1:03:20

1:03:20

I had the pleasure of chatting with Lucy Cullen - a sustainability pioneer, musician, and wellbeing-focused business coach for entrepreneurs. A doer at heart, Lucy started multiple first-of-their-kind companies to create a real environmental impact by addressing food waste. However it was this “hustle queen” lifestyle that led to a major burnout tu…

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Subculture scene to digital collaboration: Lauralee Sheehan 56:04

4d ago56:04

56:04

Lauralee Sheehan, founder of Digital 55, is pioneering innovative, cross-platform digital storytelling. I first met Lauralee during my indie music scene days in early 20s Toronto. We were both trying to figure out the music publishing world and dreamed of making it big in the local performance scene. I always admired her band’s bold audiovisual sty…

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Podcasting is better with friends: S1 Deep Dive Debrief 1:47:23

8d ago1:47:23

1:47:23

Lauren and her co-producer Sam have a celebratory debrief about the first season of Lauren’s Best. Join in the laughs and groans as they relive the highs and lows of production in this behind the scenes chat, from insights into the emergent creative collaboration process, to cable mismanagement and mic choices. - - - Join Lauren’s Best on Substack …

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Writer and literary agent Cody Caetano 59:04

2M ago59:04

59:04

I’ve been looking forward to interviewing writer Cody Caetano since reading his debut memoir. I read it quickly, washed with emotion and enjoying the gripping ride of comedy and compassion, carried by relentless clarity and childhood imagination. The compelling style and deeply reflective storyline drew me in. I knew that speaking with Cody would b…

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Food culture creative Robin Radomski on social business 58:23

2M ago58:23

58:23

Robin Radomski is a creative soul who left her corporate job to start her own boutique agency in Toronto, where she crafts captivating stories through videos and photos with a specific focus on restaurants and food brands. She started her first food account as a graduate school project and grew it from a single photo to signing brand sponsorships, …

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Playful photos & joyful expression with Sophia Lemon 1:12:37

2M ago1:12:37

1:12:37

“Happiness and creativity are intertwined.” This conversation is with one of my first creative collaborators. Sophia Lemon photographs ridiculously happy people. We talk about how to worry less and… just go for it! Sophia shares what her clients have taught her about how to make unforgettable moments through being both spontaneous and thoughtful. W…

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Voice Matters: Stephanie Keiko Kong on speaking powerfully 1:37:00

2M ago1:37:00

1:37:00

“It's incredibly rewarding to see someone transform their relationship with their own voice and become a more effective speaker as a result." Seasoned voice coaches Stephanie Keiko Kong and Lauren dish about infinity, perfection and the transformative power of expression. With a tribute to Hawai’i bus announcements and a harrowing story of music th…

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Championing Change: Beyond the finish line with Valerie Jerome 55:10

2M ago55:10

55:10

Valerie Jerome, former Olympic athlete, teacher and advocate, talks about her remarkable journey, from breaking barriers in sports to her impact through 35 years of teaching. She reveals the relief found in writing her memoir “Races: The Trials and Triumphs of Canada’s Fastest Family”, and gives us a glimpse into what it took to overcome gatekeepin…

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Embracing the unexpected: Rebecca Ogilvie on creating The Detour CO 51:45

3M ago51:45

51:45

Lauren talks to Rebecca Ogilvie about how embracing her life’s surprising detours with humour and resilience led to the creation of The Detour CO, a natural skincare brand. From quitting her job to travel the world and blogging, to the creative side of designing experiences, she reveals her strategies for connecting with heart. Reflecting on her jo…

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New to poetry? How to start, reading tips, finding your new favourite poems 18:30

3M ago18:30

18:30

Inspired by a curious reader’s first encounter with poetry, through Lauren’s book “Just Leaves”, and drawing from her own experiences, Lauren reassures us that it's okay if you don’t immediately love or fully understand poetry. With poetry, you can pick it up or put it down when you feel like it, you don't need a cozy spot or a comfy seat and, much…

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Is embracing nervousness the key to thriving under pressure? 37:34

3M ago37:34

37:34

Stomach butterflies? Shaking hands? Negative thoughts? Lauren shows you how to take back control of your nerves with simple tools to embrace discomfort as an important part of your path to success. Even confident people get nervous before a project, performance or presentation, and now you too can learn the mindset needed to enjoy every part of the…

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How do influence and intuition intersect in the creative process? 29:50

3M ago29:50

29:50

Lauren explores how to recognize and harness your inner voice, while balancing external influences on your creative projects. Emphasizing the importance of self-awareness and empathy, she encourages a mindful approach to creativity and invites you to embrace your unique journey with authenticity and resilience. - - - Join Lauren’s Best on Substack …

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Ali Hassan on writing and good humoured advice 1:00:40

4M ago1:00:40

1:00:40

Lauren sits down with Ali Hassan for a candid chat about his memoir "Is There Bacon in Heaven?” They unpack the layers of his creative journey, exploring the fusion of humour and personal growth. Beyond the book, they talk about Ali's involvement in podcasts and the pair delves into the challenges of modern parenting, offering insights on navigatin…

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Decoding creativity: how to know if your work is good and finished? 25:55

4M ago25:55

25:55

Today, Lauren Best tackles the question "How do you know when something you make is good or finished?" Sharing insights from her past and present, Lauren highlights the importance of trusting your own judgment in the creative process. Thank you to Nic Jasper for the question, and Maxine Iharosy, mentioned in reference to space for the mystery and f…

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Unveiling the inspiration and motivation behind Lauren’s Best 34:55

4M ago34:55

34:55

Explore Lauren Best's creative journey in her newly minted solo podcast, focusing on personal growth, transformative creativity, and embracing your unique voice. Join Lauren’s Best on Substack to be the first to comment on new episodes and receive detailed show notes with links to loads of free resources: laurenbest.substack.com Give the gift of po…

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Lifting w/ Rachel 21:51

3y ago21:51

21:51

20 minutes of us talking about weightlifting, this is for a school project please give us full points Mrs Willson 🙏🙏

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Sophia and Noah 42:31

4y ago42:31

42:31

We have a two of our friends Sophia and Noah guest starring today. We're asking them some hard hitting questions that you will not want to miss. There's a reaction clip at the end tho that you can skip ha

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#97 Have A Little Integrity 53:38

4+ y ago53:38

53:38

In this episode, Petro and Sophia talk about customer service and having integrity in your business. Sometimes things go wrong. You'll screw things up from time to time as a business owner. And you won't be able to make everyone happy 100% of the time. But when you take a moment to fix the problems you cause (or don't cause) you'll have even happie…

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#96 Planning for 2020 1:02:28

4+ y ago1:02:28

1:02:28

Candra and Sophia successfully completed their first annual business building and planning retreat, and Sophia wants to share what she learned! Listen to this episode for a glimpse into what they did and some ideas for how you can do it for yourself and your own business. Links & Sponsors If you're looking for a new CRM for your new or growing crea…

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#95 How Important Is It? 59:23

4+ y ago59:23

59:23

In this episode, Petro and Sophia talk about how important your branding and content is. Is it best to agonize over every decision or get right to the point and get it out, already? You might be able to guess by the tone of that question what our opinion is. But there are a couple things you need to remember when addressing your branding and social…

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#94 Planning For Success (And Your Sanity) 1:12:02

4+ y ago1:12:02

1:12:02

When was the last time you did any goal setting or planning for your business? Last month? Last year? When you started your business? So many creative business owners have done absolutely no goal setting or planning. But Sophia is making a point of setting goals and planning for 2020. Because if you don't have a goal in mind or a plan of how you'll…

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25,000 Chickens 33:01

4+ y ago33:01

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We recorded this is a garage lol, sorry for the sound quality.

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#93 Things You Don't Have To Do In Business 1:12:24

4+ y ago1:12:24

1:12:24

Have you seen any Facebook ads lately for bringing in more clients, converting more leads, or generating billions and trillions of dollars of income all while travelling the world and living a life of leisure?! We all have. And they're annoying. The truth is that you don't have to do any of that crap to run a successful business. But so many of us …

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#92 Famous Adjacent Adjacent with Jesse Dittmar 59:04

4+ y ago59:04

59:04

We talk a lot about wedding and portrait photograph on this podcast. But in this episode, Petro and Sophia are thrilled to speak with Jesse Dittmar, who photographs "people who are affecting the world." In other words, they're celebrities. Which we believe makes us famous adjacent adjacent! Listen to us totally geek out over Jesse's work, and hear …

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#91 Doing (Y)Our Own Thing 1:00:17

4+ y ago1:00:17

1:00:17

We're back! Thanks for hanging in with us while we've been on hiatus. We didn't ask for permission. But Petro had a baby and Sophia has been busy, so we took a break! And now we are back. AND we've moved our podcast to a new platform (so you might need to resubscribe--tap here to find out where you can subscribe) and changed up our show notes, and …

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#90 Delinquent Vendors & How Not To Be One 46:01

5+ y ago46:01

46:01

In this episode petro and Sophia are talking about delinquent vendors. As a small business owner, you'll need to work with all sorts of business people. And sometimes it doesn't go as well as you'd like it to. Here's the story:Sophia reaches out to each wedding vendor she works with prior to, and after the wedding. But recently she's been receiving…

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#89 Networking Pt 2: Small Business Networking 59:01

5+ y ago59:01

59:01

This week Petro and Sophia take a deeper dive into marketing for your small business.Networking is so much more than just meeting someone and handing them your business card. So in this episode we tackle what we think are some key strategies to networking well:Being memorable. This means knowing your business, being kind, and being interested in th…

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#88 Networking Pt 1 26:06

5+ y ago26:06

26:06

In this episode, Petro shares a quick story of networking gone wrong, and the unexpected consequences of networking poorly. Have a listen, and tune in to the next show for our advice on how to network properly.Catch the podcast in video form! Subscribe to our YouTube channel here.Share your thoughts in our Facebook community Double Exposure Show Gr…

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#87 Non-Business Tools Business Owners Love 54:54

5+ y ago54:54

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This week Petro wanted to talk about something a bit more positive than our last few episodes. So we decided to share some of our favourite non-business tools which we think give us an added edge in business. Here's our top 3's.Sophia's:My Kindle, which I use to read many business books including Networking Like A Pro and How to Win Friends and Inf…

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#86 How To Deal With "Experts" In Your Field 1:03:53

5+ y ago1:03:53

1:03:53

Have you ever been photographing a wedding, when in walks Uncle Bob with a massive camera rig, and sets up right at the end of the aisle? Guest photographers can be a serious problem for professional photographers. Recently, Sophia had this exact experience at an unplugged wedding ceremony. She had to diplomatically convince the man to put his gear…

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#85 Delivering The Final Product & How To Look Like A Total Pro 1:04:32

5+ y ago1:04:32

1:04:32

This week we are talking about everyone's favourite topic, delivery!OK, I lied. It's not everyone's favourite topic, but Petro and Sophia do our best to make it as interesting as possible. We tell you all about how we deliver our customers' products and the goodies we include to make the whole experience positive. We also get into what you should d…

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#84 The Meg Bitton Controversy and the Reality of Our World 1:05:06

5+ y ago1:05:06

1:05:06

This week Petro and Sophia weigh in with our opinoins on the Meg Bitton controversy.Meg Bitton, if you didn't know, is a talented child photographer. She frequently publishes series of photographs which garner a lot of attention and scrutiny, and recently came under fire for a series of portraits she did of children on the streets of New York City.…

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#83 Accepting Credit Cards in Small Business 1:13:58

5+ y ago1:13:58

1:13:58

Charging credit cards is something every small business owner should consider at some point. Petro and Sophia both find the process very useful when it comes to getting paid swiftly for work because our clients find it convenient. But many small business owners do not like the processing fees attached charged to businesses for processing credit car…

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#82 Pivoting and Making Changes In Business 40:33

5+ y ago40:33

40:33

Use code DELAUNCH on checkout at http://f8style.com and receive a free t-shirt of your choosing with your purchase of a bag!This episode starts off with Sophia admitting that she's shifted to using the auto settings in Lightroom to save time while editing weddings... You may have heard us rant about focusing on things that make you money and gettin…

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#80 Why You Should Avoid 2am Editing Sessions 1:11:32

6y ago1:11:32

1:11:32

In this episode of Double Exposure Show, Petro and Sophia are discussing the type of photographer who stays up until 2am editing photos. Sound like you? Maybe you have a full time job, kids, and a partner, and the only time you can find to edit your photos is at night when everyone else has gone to bed. But we're here to tell you that this unhealth…

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#79 Stupid People: Rant & Review Edition 1:06:54

6y ago1:06:54

1:06:54

Running a business requires endless patience. Inevitably you will work with people who don't value your work like you do, people who don't read their contracts, and a bunch of people who seem to ask the same damn questions over and over again. This week Petro and Sophia go on a rant about dealing with "stupid people," answering repetitive questions…

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#78 Your Nose Is Growing: Professional Courtesy in Small Business 1:08:47

6y ago1:08:47

1:08:47

In this episode Petro and Sophia are discussing professional courtesy, honesty, and transparency in business. Why? Because personal issues... Have you ever experienced social "drama?" Have you had a client come to after the job was done saying, "You didn't do what you said you'd do!" Well we have! People lie, people misunderstand, and people don't …

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#77 Asking For Criticism, How To Give Criticism, & How To Take Criticism 1:15:49

6y ago1:15:49

1:15:49

This week Petro and Sophia are talking about how to ask, give, and take criticism as a photographer or creative small business owner. We find that, sometimes, people ask for criticism when what we are really looking for are compliments. How do you know when you're doing this? If you are disagreeing with the advice your peers are giving you, then yo…

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#76 Client Expectations & Behaving Like A Professional 1:06:50

6y ago1:06:50

1:06:50

This week we are talking about managing your client expectations and also behaving like a professional.-As you can imagine, you always, always, always want to do a good job for your clients. But sometimes we push ourselves too hard, saying that we are producing higher quality, when we are in fact doing our clients and ourselves a disservice. For ex…

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#75 Business Evolution, Changing Things Up 1:01:02

6y ago1:01:02

1:01:02

This week, Petro and Sophia talk about shaking things up, changing our businesses, and reevaluating our routines. Because over the years as a business owner you're going to go through times when you're bored and lacking passion. But that doesn't always mean that it's time to move on from your business. It might just mean that it's time to tweak thi…

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#74 Redefining Failure with Lee Mann 1:13:18

6y ago1:13:18

1:13:18

In this episode of Double Exposure Show, Petro and Sophia sit down with former wedding photographer and entrepreneur Lee Mann to discuss his exit from his business. When Lee discovered he'd lost his passion for wedding photography he slowly put less and less attention into it and found himself making mistakes that hurt his clients. He knew it was t…

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#73 Balance: Learning How to Live a Fulfilling Lifestyle as an Entrepreneur 1:17:15

6y ago1:17:15

1:17:15

As a business owner, you are creative and engaged in many passions in life. But for anyone who has tried yoga, you know that when you start out trying to stand on one foot, you might fall over. Life is all about balance, and focusing all of your attention on your business and neglecting every other joy in your life will leave you tired, overworked,…

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#72 Vero: A Quick Look At New Social Media 44:07

6y ago44:07

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In this episode, Petro and Sophia take a quick look at the new social platform, Vero, and what implications it might have for small business owners and (deep breath) Facebook. If you're a business owner with a social media presence and a page on Facebook, you might want to have a listen to this episode!-Thanks to Benjamin Edward for our artwork and…

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#71 Cyber Bullying In Business 1:16:57

6y ago1:16:57

1:16:57

This week Petro and Sophia are talking about a topic that is important to both of us. And that is bullying and cyber bullying in business. You know that we hate the fauxtographer movement, and that we both think it is important to open up and share with other photographers who are just starting out. With that in mind, we have seen too many business…

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#70 Fear of Change or Discomfort: How Not to Settle for the Same Ol' in Business 1:14:49

6y ago1:14:49

1:14:49

Join the community on Facebook at http://doubleexposure.show/facebook-Find the links for this episode at http://doubleexposure.show/70-If you're in a routine with your work and not advancing, then listen to this episode. We expect you've gotten a little too comfortable with your life the way it is and have stopped kicking the necessary butt to move…

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#69 Copy Cats & Breaking Convention Pt 2 1:27:22

6y ago1:27:22

1:27:22

Petro and Sophia have more to say on the topic of breaking convention. This week, we ask that when you're asking for advice that double check with yourself that you aren't actually asking for validation. Because if you're really asking for validation, then you need to have a different conversation with yourself. Confidence comes from within. You're…

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#68 Breaking Conventions: Thinking Outside the Small Business Softbox 1:29:57

6+ y ago1:29:57

1:29:57

Get the links for this episode at http://doubleexposure.show/68-Ship better with Freightcom. Use the promo code "Sophia" at http://doubleexposure.show/freightcom-Friend of the show, Candra Schank, recently had an idea! She wants to sell one frame. This one frame will come in a select number of sizes and colours, and this will be her bread and butte…

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#67 Public Image & How To Behave Like a Business Owner Online 1:17:30

6+ y ago1:17:30

1:17:30

Get the show notes and links at http://doubleexposure.show/67-Recently Petro had an unfortunate interaction with Tank's vet which included some name calling and slander on Facebook. In fact, it all took place on his vet's business page. We don't want to see this happen to you. Because as a business owner, you should be acutely aware of the impressi…