Best Mateus Podcasts (2024)

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EP61 - Flipping the Script on Market Saturation -- with Alora Rachelle 50:12

15d ago50:12

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Today, we're addressing a topic that is hot on the lips of many in our photography community – the oversaturated wedding photography market. We know you’ve thought about it, too, but what if we flipped the script and told you it's actually a good thing? In a world flooded with images, standing out as a wedding photographer is no easy feat. Yet, thi…

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Alokanand Diaz on truth and facts, Pluto's influence, evolution of the Solar Plexus, importance of the BodyGraph, and the foundation of Human Design 1:49:44

10d ago1:49:44

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Alokanand Diaz is a prominent Human Design teacher currently living in Spain. His life changed after he met Ra Uru Hu in Ibiza in 1993, which led him to become one of Ra's first students and a Certified Human Design Analyst and Teacher. He spent years traveling with Ra and serving as his Spanish translator. In this episode, Alok returns to speak wi…

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EP60 - A Photographer’s Journey with Disability -- with Michele Mateus 1:02:48

2M ago1:02:48

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Have you ever felt like the odds are stacked against you as a photographer? Wondered how to adapt your craft in the face of limitations? Today, we're featuring a truly inspiring portrait photographer, Michele Mateus. Michele’s here to share her remarkable story of resilience and reinvention. In this episode, Michele will reveal how she’s redefined …

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Product Management in Climate Tech & PropTech with Jason Gregory (The Climate Risk Group) - Episode #46 1:19:05

1M ago1:19:05

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Do consider supporting The Product Un(censored) Show: ⁠⁠https://www.buymeacoffee.com/prodxcensored⁠⁠ In this episode, we deep dive into the world product management within the realm of climate tech and proptech with Jason Gregory, Head of Product at the Climate Risk Group in Australia. He was formerly the Product Director at PropertyGuru and VP, Pr…

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EP59 - Your Guide to Instagram Reels -- with Angela Shae 45:04

2M ago45:04

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Today, we’re going to dive straight into the world of Instagram reels with Angela Shae. Angela is a former wedding photographer who transitioned to social media management and template creation to help photographers like you rock their Instagram presence. She’s also the founder of Social Templates, a done-for-you Instagram Reel template service for…

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Christine Spicer on deconditioning, teaching in aura, definition and undefined centers, and more 1:18:28

2M ago1:18:28

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In this episode, we are speaking with Christine Spicer, a 6/2 Reflector and founder of Human Design New Zealand. With over a decade of experience as an IHDS certified Analyst and Teacher, Christine shares her entry into Human Design and her exploration of transits and deconditioning, especially through spending a month entirely alone. We discuss he…

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Episode #45 - Culturalisation & Product Expansion in Asia with Chui Chui Tan (Beyō Global) 1:21:26

2M ago1:21:26

1:21:26

Do consider supporting The Product Un(censored) Show: ⁠⁠https://www.buymeacoffee.com/prodxcensored⁠⁠ Chui Chui Tan is a culturalisation strategy expert with more than 15 years helping companies such as Spotify, Netflix, SEEK and Asana enter new international markets. She also recently published her book Research for Global Growth: Strategies and gu…

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EP58 - Grit, Sacrifice, and Growth -- with Summer Grace 57:45

3M ago57:45

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Summer Grace is a wedding photographer whose work is visually stunning and whose approach is refreshingly honest. Summer's journey has been deeply defined by her capacity to make bold decisions, like uprooting her life and moving across the country, being willing to face difficulty, and taking in all the profound learnings that come from forging yo…

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507: Unlocking Business Succession: The Power of ESOPs with Keith Butcher 24:48

3M ago24:48

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In an interview with Jason Hartman, Keith Butcher, founder of Butcher Joseph, discusses business succession and Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs). With many business owners approaching retirement, ESOPs offer a tax-efficient way to transition ownership to employees. This model enhances employee retention and loyalty, providing long-term retire…

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EP57 - Finding Artistic Freedom on Both Sides of the Lens -- with Blake Nelson 1:10:10

3M ago1:10:10

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Today we have a truly inspiring creative joining us – Blake Nelson, a photographer, art director, digital creator, and model! Now, Blake's journey isn't your typical artist's path. He's worn many hats, from shooting five-figure weddings to collaborating with major brands like Calvin Klein and Armani in the heart of New York City. This conversation …

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Peter Schöber on planetary transits, returns, and cycles, Manifestor aura, Perspective, and the 39-55 49:53

4M ago49:53

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In this episode, we are speaking with Peter Schöber, a 3/5 Emotional Generator and long-time Professional Human Design Teacher. In this second conversation with Peter, we delve into how he came to work with transits and developed his unique approach. We discuss the experience of feeling the transits’ energy before and after events and explore the c…

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EP56 - So You Wanna Book More Senior Sessions -- with Emily Noelle 1:03:56

4M ago1:03:56

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Emily Enns of Emily Noelle Photography is an Oregon-based senior adventure photographer who specializes in crafting unique, custom senior sessions that capture the spirit of exploration and the natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest. In this episode, Emily's gonna be giving us the inside scoop on her photography journey. We'll hear how she transit…

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Episode #44 - Sanjeev NC (Supermeme.ai) 1:06:13

4M ago1:06:13

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Do consider supporting The Product Un(censored) Show: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.buymeacoffee.com/prodxcensored⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ In this episode of The Product Un(censored) Show, we are discussing a trend that is steadily growing within the world of software and startups: MicroSaaS.MicroSaaS accounts for 20% of all SaaS companies and is projected to be worth $100 billio…

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Nisarg Nikiel on experimentation and deconditioning, HD as a map, teaching in aura, and Reflector immersions (Part 2) 1:08:21

4M ago1:08:21

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Nisarg Nikiel is a 2/4 Reflector, a certified Human Design Analyst and Teacher, with a rich background in energy therapies and psychological practices, including time spent with Osho in Poona. Nisarg's initiation into Human Design began in 1999 with a reading from Ra Uru Hu, followed by extensive training under Ra's guidance. With over 21 years of …

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Nisarg Nikiel on her initiation into Human Design, Reflector retreats, and the importance of space and one's own frequency. (Part 1) 1:06:25

4M ago1:06:25

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Nisarg Nikiel is a 2/4 Reflector, a certified Human Design Analyst and Teacher, with a rich background in energy therapies and psychological practices, including time spent with Osho in Poona. Nisarg's initiation into Human Design began in 1999 with a reading from Ra Uru Hu, followed by extensive training under Ra's guidance. With over 21 years of …

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EP55 - Tips for Timeless Maternity Portraits -- with Jodi Lynn 54:16

4M ago54:16

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Just in time for Mother’s Day, we’ve got a special episode for you all about maternity photography with the queen herself. Jodi Lynn is someone whose name has popped up time and time again in our Facebook group. Every time we ask you guys who we should interview next, she’s on the top of the list. If you haven’t heard of her, a) where have you been…

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EP54 - Building Trust & Connection in Motherhood Photography -- with Maggie Rechkemmer 45:19

5M ago45:19

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Today on the show is Maggie Rechkemmer – a family photographer based in the Midwest. Maggie’s work is known for being intentional, creative, and a beautiful window into capturing the beauty of everyday motherhood and family life. She stepped away from her photography business 7 years ago to have her first child, but six months into maternity leave,…

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Episode #43 - Protik Roychowdhury (Intellect) 1:08:07

5M ago1:08:07

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We're back from our Q1 break! In the first episode of our podcast in 2024, we talk to Protik Roychowdhury about mental health startups in Southeast Asia, from a product perspective of course! Protik is the VP of Product at Intellect, a mental health startup based in Singapore. They secured their Series A USD$20m funding round in 2022, the largest a…

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EP53 - Advice for Aspiring Grad Photographers -- with Meghan Gibson 54:27

5M ago54:27

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Today, we're diving deep into the world of grad photography with the amazing Meghan Gibson – grad photographer, elopement photographer, and valued Unscripted team member! Now, graduation season is upon us, which means capturing those momentous "I did it!" moments are more important than ever. But for aspiring photographers, breaking into the grad s…

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EP52 - Build Wealth & Celebrate Financial Freedom -- with Mycah Bain 55:25

6M ago55:25

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As photographers, we spend countless hours honing our craft, chasing the perfect light, daydreaming about our creative ideas, and capturing breathtaking moments. But for our photography businesses to be successful, we need to pair all of this good stuff with something crucial: financial stability. Today I’m joined by Mycah Bain, wedding photographe…

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EP51 - The Power of Print in a Digital Age -- with Daniel Usenko of Pixellu 51:36

6M ago51:36

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Today we're chatting with Daniel Useko, the founder of Pixellu, about the importance and power of physical photo albums. Step off the ‘gram and join us as we dive deep into a topic that's close to the hearts of many photographers in this digital age. Daniel will share how printed albums can elevate your photography (both personally and professional…

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EP50 - Escape Trends and Tell Timeless Stories -- with Jennifer Moher 1:01:26

6M ago1:01:26

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Today on the show, we have the wonderfully talented Jennifer Moher - a Toronto-based wedding photographer and educator. Jennifer’s elegant and enduring style reminds us that photography is about more than just aesthetics – it’s about noticing and building relationships. If you ever feel like you’ve struggled to keep up with the comings and goings o…

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EP49 - The Art of Patience and a Zero-Shortcut Workflow -- with Jackson Grant 55:39

7M ago55:39

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Jackson Grant is not your average run-of-the-mill wedding photographer. His images are vivid, wild, and buzzing. But don’t let his exuberant approach fool you – there’s nothing careless about the way he does things. He takes on 25 couples a year and is intentional and generous with his time. His is a no-shortcut approach to inquiries, client commun…

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Maria Mateus on astrology as a language, life as a journey and the birth chart as our itinerary, and much more 1:11:43

7M ago1:11:43

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Maria Mateus is a 6/3 Emotional Manifesting Generator on the Left Angle Cross of Duality. She has been studying and practicing astrology since her teens and has recently come off the roof in her 6th Line process. Maria has a BA in Psychology and one of a handful of MA degrees in Astrology from Kepler College. Her research has culminated in a deep u…

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EP48 - Be Inspired by the Everyday: In-Home Sessions on Film -- with Aly Hansen 51:05

7M ago51:05

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Today on the show we have Aly Hansen – a wedding, family, and in-home film photographer based out of Richmond, Virginia. After stumbling across a Polaroid camera in Target after an interstate move, she fell down a rabbit hole of researching, studying, and devoting every waking minute to understanding film. After eventually teaching herself enough t…

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EP47 - Book More Sessions with Better SEO Strategy -- with Sarah Crook of Alisabeth Designs 53:11

8M ago53:11

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Today on the show, we have the lovely Sarah Crook of Alisabeth Designs giving us all the hot tips on how to hack your SEO so you can book whatever job you want, wherever in the world you want to go. Sarah is a website wiz with a specialty for creating beautiful and effective websites for photographers, creatives, and wedding vendors alike. Along th…

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EP46 - Build an Authentic Brand and Own Your Online Narrative -- with Asha Bailey 44:32

8M ago44:32

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Asha Bailey is a San Diego-based destination wedding photographer, but she’s also so much more. Proudly at the helm of four(ish) businesses, she often blurs the line between passion projects and careers. As someone who’s spent the last eight years learning how to use social media to her advantage, Asha is a great person to talk about creating a rel…

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506: Navigating the Storm: A CEO's Tale of Business Triumph in Turbulent Times 20:45

8M ago20:45

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Jason interviews Johnny Serpilla, former President of Camping World, about his book, "Life is Hard, but I'll be Okay", and his experiences in leadership and business. Johnny emphasizes the importance of approaching life with one heart and mind, the role of gratitude in leadership, and the impact of personal problems on work. Johnny also discusses t…

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EP45 - Turning Setbacks into Strengths -- with Christian O'Reilly of Fire & Ice 56:24

9M ago56:24

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Christian O’Reilly is the founder and creative brains behind Fire & Ice – an award-winning, UK-based photography and cinema production company specializing in weddings, elopements, and now so much more. Capturing over 100 weddings per year, Christian is an insatiable and voracious photographer and businessman. Just when he feels like he’s made it, …

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EP44 - Striking the Balance: AI’s Place in Your Workflow -- with Justin Benson 52:45

9M ago52:45

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Today on the show I have Justin Benson – a professional wedding photographer and the founder of AfterShoot, an AI culling software designed to speed up your postproduction workflow. With AI culling tools on the rise, it’s starting to feel absolutely inevitable that these tools will become an essential part of every photographer’s toolkit. With that…

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Blossom Benedict on reframing life events through HD, 6th line, being ”On The Roof”, and the wisdom of open centers and bridge gates 44:57

10M ago44:57

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Blossom Benedict is a 6/2 Emotional Generator, IHDS Certified Analyst, and Living Your Design Guide. Blossom speaks from embodied experience after over 6 years of diving deep into the Human Design experiment. She shares her process of meeting and working with the system and how it coincided with her going onto the roof as a 6th-line profile. In thi…

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Episode #42 - Nat Wongtosrad (R'ket) 1:06:19

10M ago1:06:19

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Nat Wongtosrad is a product leader who honed her craft in tech companies such Spotify, Agoda and NocNoc. It was insightful to hear her actual, personal experience with the Spotify model as one who worked there, discuss being a product led company at NocNoc, and the product inspirations she takes into her startup R'ket. Do consider supporting The Pr…

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EP43 - Should You Switch from DSLR to Mirrorless? -- with Jordan Voth 46:18

11M ago46:18

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Today on the show I have Jordan Voth. Jordan’s been in the game for a good 15 years and for the majority of that time he’s been shooting on a Canon Mark II and editing all of his sessions on Photoshop. If this blows your mind, you’re not alone. Which is why, in my opinion, he’s the perfect person to talk to about whether or not you should make the …

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Episode #41 - Tatiana Palhares (Daraz, Alibaba Group) 1:05:16

11M ago1:05:16

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In Episode #41, we have Tatiana Palhares, the CPO of Daraz on the show. We discuss being a product leader in one of the leading e-commerce platforms in South Asia with over 10,000 staff and a product team of more than 60, building a product function from scratch and how to product manage a distributed team. Do consider supporting The Product Un(cen…

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EP42 - How to Become an Educator -- with Dylan Fox 1:11:52

11M ago1:11:52

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Dylan Fox is an intimate couples photographer based in West Virginia who has been in the photography industry for over 13 years. He taught himself everything he knows, and now he’s super passionate about sharing his knowledge and helping new photographers feel more empowered on their journey. Today, we talk about how he found himself in the role of…

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EP 41 - Why Wedding Photogs Should Team Up with Videographers – with Dryden & Em of Wild & Roam 43:24

12M ago43:24

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If you’ve ever thought about expanding your wedding photography packages to bring on a videographer, been curious about the logistics of how it would all work, or what it would mean for your timelines and workflow to have a videographer alongside you, this episode is a great place to start. Today’s guests are Dryden and Em – the husband-and-wife te…

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Episode #40 - Mateus Kratz (Kapu) 1:20:59

12M ago1:20:59

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How does a product leader who has worked at Grab and Meta in Singapore end up in Nairobi in Kenya? In the 40th episode of the Product Un(censored) Show, our host Colin Pal sits down with Mateus Kratz, to talk about his product management journey and experiences that culminates with him becoming the CPO at Kapu in the Silicon Savannah in Africa! Do …

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#22 Only The Best Want Kyle Ejsmont - The Noice Philadelphian Rolls Royce Fistball Voice, By Choice 1:58:31

12M ago1:58:31

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This is not a drill! We repeat - this is not a drill! After 12 months of podcast radio silence, there is finally a new Fistball Australia podcast episode in the house! Fresh off manning the mics at an immensely successful Men's Fistball World Championships in Mannheim, USA Fistball's Kyle Ejsmont joins the FiFA boys for a second attempt at recordin…

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Melissa Muri on her experience with the Self-Projected Authority, self-love, timing, quad left, parenting and more 1:04:57

12M ago1:04:57

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In this episode, we are speaking with Melissa Muri, a 5/1 Self-Projected Projector, Analyst, Guide, and DDP student on the Left Angle Cross of Confrontation. Melissa has a background in education and has been experimenting with Human Design since 2018 while being deeply immersed in the study of substructure and Variable. She shares her experience w…

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EP40 - Teach Your Clients to be Photogenic -- with David Suh 1:07:53

1y ago1:07:53

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David Suh is a portrait photographer, educator, and content creator based out of LA. You may know David from his 60 second Tiktok clips which are an educational goldmine for all things photography and posing, or you might have stumbled across his beautiful portrait work on your feed. During this podcast episode, we have the privilege of getting to …

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EP39 - Wedding Photography & Beyond – with India Earl 1:09:43

1y ago1:09:43

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India Earl has gone from sleeping in her Honda Civic to being a household name in the realm of wedding photography, presets, and photography education. This episode is a really candid chat about what life can look like after a really successful wedding photography career. No matter if you’re just starting out as a wedding photographer, wanting to t…

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EP38 - Transforming Pain into Purpose -- with Eden Strader 43:57

1y ago43:57

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Eden Strader is a full-time wedding photographer turned business coach who’s here to talk to us about how to build an amazing business that supports an enjoyable life. Self-described as a bit sciency gal and a bit woo-woo, we cover everything from manifestation to marketing, boundaries to goals, and gut feelings to profitability. This is an amazing…

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EP37 - How to Quit Your Day Job and Book Your First Elopement -- with Henry Tieu 1:18:38

1y ago1:18:38

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Henry Tieu’s epic adventure elopements have no doubt featured on your feed and stopped you dead in your tracks. Looking at his photos, you would think he’s been shooting since the age of two but Henry has grown insane amounts in the six short years he’s been in the business. Today, he walks us through that growth and breaks down the steps to buildi…

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Episode #39 - Azwandi Aris (ServiceRocket) 1:03:08

1y ago1:03:08

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In the 39th episode of our show, we have Azwandi Aris, Executive Director Product Management at ServiceRocket talking about how he has managed to succeed as a product manager and product leader as an introvert. We also talk about longevity in his career (he's spent 15 years at ServiceRocket so he knows a thing or two about it!) Do consider supporti…

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EP36 - Navigating your Creative Blocks & Breakthroughs -- with Yan Palmer 1:18:41

1y ago1:18:41

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Yan’s photos vibrate with a certain aliveness that is hard to put into words. Yan, herself, is hard to put into words. But she describes herself as, first and foremost, a poet. She creates poems with words, she captures poetry with her camera, and she weaves poetry through her life. Today, we talk about the slippery and fickle beast that is creativ…

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Ruth Brennan on her creative and teaching work with IHDS, the Sacral Response, Maturation, Transformation, and the Cross of Cycles 48:00

1y ago48:00

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Ruth Brennan is a 5/1 Sacral Generator on the Left Angle Cross of Cycles. She holds the position of Creative Director at the International Human Design School and is a certified analyst and BG5 Consultant who teaches Foundation and PTL Courses with the school. She has a rich background in the creative arts and is responsible for most of the graphic…

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505: Protecting Your Online Reputation: Expert Insights from Matt Earle | Reputation.ca 27:38

1y ago27:38

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In this interview, Matt Earle from Reputation.ca discusses the problem of online reputation damage and how it can affect individuals and businesses. When negative or false information appears in Google search results, it can harm a person's reputation. Reputation.ca focuses on deleting harmful content whenever possible, but it's challenging when de…

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Spotlight: Listener Q&A on the G Center, Definition, Sacral Response, Projector Guidance, and Melancholy 34:03

1y ago34:03

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In this Spotlight Episode we introduce our new Living Your Design Guide Program offering and address several listener questions. We explore G Center conditioning, Definition, the Sacral Response and the concept of Projector guidance. We also look at authority as a way of life for Projectors and talk about some of the differences between melancholy …

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EP35 - Grow Your Biz with Associate Photog Teams -- with Anissa Dev 45:07

1y ago45:07

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Today I’m joined by Anissa Dev, a micro-wedding and elopement photographer based in Chicago and San Diego. Yep, that’s right. She’s based in the Midwest AND on the West Coast. If you’re wondering how the hell she manages that, stay tuned. This week, we’re talking all about Associate Photography teams and how they can help you cultivate more freedom…

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EP34 - How AI is changing photography -- with James Broadbent (CEO of Narrative Select) 55:14

1y ago55:14

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James Broadbent, CEO of Narrative Select, joins me on the show today to talk about all things AI. We dive into the good, the weird, the complicated, and the ambiguous as I pick his brains about the impact of AI on the photography industry. Our community has been buzzing with conversations about this digital revolution lately, so it feels fitting to…

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