Best Simply Sandra Yvonne Podcasts (2024)

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046 Unlock the Potential of Your Website's Home Page with Alex Collier 26:30

22d ago26:30

26:30

This week's episode is all about your website's home page! Alex Collier, a brand and web designer, joined me to talk about the importance of a well-designed homepage, common mistakes photographers make when designing theirs, the importance of including clear and compelling calls to action, and more. Alex also shares her formula for creating an effe…

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045 My Endometriosis Toolkit 15:29

29d ago15:29

15:29

Today I'm sharing what's inside my endometriosis toolkit! These are things I use when I'm at home and on-the-go to make chronic illness life a little more manageable. Takeaways Having an endometriosis specialist perform a hysterectomy surgery can provide better outcomes. Items like heating pads, ergonomic seat cushions, and proper shoes can help ma…

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044 My Endometriosis Story - Part 2 21:15

1M ago21:15

21:15

I'm sharing part two of my experience with endometriosis today for Endometriosis Awareness Month! Including an update on where I'm at, how I'm managing things day-to-day, and also how people can support others in their lives who have endometriosis themselves. Takeaways Endometriosis symptoms can be managed but not completely eliminated. Tracking me…

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043 My Endometriosis Story - Part 1 11:14

1M ago11:14

11:14

In this episode, I'm re-sharing my journey with endometriosis and how it's shaped both my personal life and my business. Living with a chronic illness has its own set of challenges, but I'm sharing how I've learned to manage symptoms and prioritize self-care along the way. Join me as I discuss the importance of support from healthcare professionals…

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042 Next Level Email Marketing Strategies with Candice Coppola 40:07

2M ago40:07

40:07

Let's be real - showing up on social media is exhausting and the return on investment isn't worth it. Candice Coppola joins me on the podcast today to talk about how photographers can use email marketing in an almost passive way to start generating more sales from new and existing clients. Show Notes: https://simplysandrayvonne.ca/candice-coppola-e…

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041 How AI Can Change Your Photography Business - And Your Life with Cameron and Tia 39:24

3M ago39:24

39:24

This week I'm interviewing Cameron and Tia about the use of AI in the photography industry. We chat about our excitement and hesitations surrounding AI and share some of our favourite tools, as well as diving into the impact it can make on your client experience, your business, and your life overall. Takeaways AI tools can save photographers time a…

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040 Creating A More Accessible Photography Business with Erin Perkins 32:23

3M ago32:23

32:23

Erin Perkins, a deafblind accessibility educator and the owner of Mabely-Q, joins me for an interview this week! We talked all about the importance of accessibility for photographers, ways to improve accessibility online, and being adaptable to client needs. Takeaways Accessibility should be a top priority for all business owners, particularly in t…

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039 Top 3's of 2023 29:36

3M ago29:36

29:36

Happy belated New Year, friends! Today I'm sharing my top three favourites in various categories for the year 2023, and a look inside my goals and vision for Q1 of 2024. Takeaways Investing in quality photography equipment can greatly enhance the quality of your work. Using systems and tools like HoneyBook, PicTime, and Imagine AI can streamline yo…

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038 Educator Red Flags with Laylee Emadi 36:23

5M ago36:23

36:23

Make sure you're investing your money in the right places so you're never left feeling like you've been scammed. Laylee Emadi joins me for an interview to talk all about red, beige, and green flags to watch out for in a creative educator! Show Notes - https://simplysandrayvonne.ca/redflags-laylee-emadi/ The Creative Educator Conference - https://si…

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037 Up-Level Your Client Experience With This Simple Question 3:54

5M ago3:54

3:54

On this week's episode, I'm talking all about an easy way to up-level your client experience without having to spend any money or add any extra work to your plate. Sound too good to be true?! I promise, it's not! Show Notes Coming Soon... Support the show Let's be friends! The Unfiltered Photography Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/unfil…

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036 HoneyBook & Pic-Time Did What?! 10:52

6M ago10:52

10:52

HoneyBook and Pic-Time made a huge announcement this week, and I'm so excited I decided to do an impromptu podcast episode to tell you all about it! Show Notes - https://simplysandrayvonne.ca/honeybook-pictime-integration Save 50% on your 1st year of Honeybook - https://share.honeybook.com/Sandra Get an additional free month of Pic-Time - https://l…

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035 The Freedom Of Outsourcing with Sara Monika 56:53

6M ago56:53

56:53

If you're feeling overwhelmed in your wedding photography business, it might be a good sign that you're ready to start outsourcing different aspects of your work. It can be scary to get on board with but there's so much freedom that comes along with it, and today on the podcast I'm joined by Sara Monika to talk all about it. Show Notes - https://si…

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034 Self Care Tips For Wedding Photographers With Chronic Illnesses 19:31

6M ago19:31

19:31

Self-care is important for any wedding photographer, but especially for all of my chronic illness friends. Today on the podcast I'm sharing three ways I prioritize self-care and how it benefits me as a business owner. Show Notes - https://simplysandrayvonne.ca/wedding-photographers-with-chronic-illnesses/ Amazon Canada Storefront - https://www.amaz…

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033 Ghosting: Why It's Happening & What To Do About It with Michelle Harris 19:28

7M ago19:28

19:28

Ghosting is happening more and more and it's easily one of the most frustrating parts of being a wedding photographer. On today's episode Michelle Harris and I talk all about why ghosting happens, and what you can do about it to make the next booking season your best yet. CLICK HERE FOR SHOW NOTES ******************** Michelle Harris Instagram M Ha…

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032 Keeping It Candid is BACK! (Season 2 Premiere) 10:34

7M ago10:34

10:34

Season 2 of Keeping It Candid is here! On this week's episode, I'm giving a short and sweet life update, and sharing a little sneak peek at what to expect this season! ******************** CLICK HERE FOR SHOW NOTES Support the show Let's be friends! The Unfiltered Photography Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/unfilteredphotocommunity Inst…

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031 The Wedding Hangover with Kassandra Fuller 58:09

11M ago58:09

58:09

It's the SEASON FINALE!! Kassandra from Align Movement Studio joined me for the final episode of Season 1 to talk all about the dreaded wedding hangover - what it is, why we experience it as wedding vendors, and how we can ease the impact a wedding day has on our bodies. Show Notes and Transcript Coming Soon! ******************* Guest Details: Kass…

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030 Breaking Into A New Market with John Mansfield 34:13

12M ago34:13

34:13

Breaking into a new market in the photography industry is no easy task, but it’s something that every wedding photographer is going to experience at one point or another during their career. John from All Heart Photo and the Wisdom In The Tangents Podcast joined me to talk all about how wedding photographers can make the transition easier. Show Not…

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029 Content Strategy vs. Content Planning with Amanda Warfield 33:42

1y ago33:42

33:42

It’s no secret to you that a HUGE part of what we do is create content, and it can get really overwhelming really fast. You’re not alone if you’re thinking - where do I find the time to do it all?! I’ve been there myself, and that’s why I knew I had to get my friend Amanda Warfield on the podcast for an interview! Amanda and I dove into the differe…

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028 Editorial Photography & Embracing Imperfection with Alora Rachelle 37:19

1y ago37:19

37:19

Editorial photography - it’s almost documentary-inspired, and photographers are utilizing flash to create strong shadows that contribute to a unique artistic style. Alora Rachelle joined me to chat about her decision to shift her style of photography into a new category, and how wedding photographers can really embrace imperfection to not just capt…

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027 Why I Stopped Doing Wedding Shows 6:03

1y ago6:03

6:03

If you've ever thought about getting involved with local wedding shows to advertise your wedding photography business, or if you've ever done one in the past, you definitely want to listen to today's episode! Show Notes: https://simplysandrayvonne.ca/keepingitcandid-shownotes-027/ ******************* Support the show Let's be friends! The Unfiltere…

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026 The Best Kept Secret To Booking Wedding Clients with Rob Greene 27:11

1y ago27:11

27:11

The wedding photography industry is highly competitive, there's no doubt about that. But there's a particular market of people that are being overlooked when it comes to finding, and booking, new wedding clients. Rob Greene from Square 8 Studios joins me on the podcast to talk all about college senior photography and how it generates consistent sal…

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025 The Importance Of Your Why with Jasmin Blais 36:00

1y ago36:00

36:00

Knowing your "Why" is such an important, and often overlooked, part of running a business. But there are so many reasons to figure out what exactly it is - and we talked about all of them and more on this week's episode! SHOW NOTES: https://simplysandrayvonne.ca/keepingitcandid-shownotes-025/ ******************* Guest Details: Jasmin Blais of JC Ph…

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024 Asking For Accommodations At A Wedding with Kim DeBose 29:10

1y ago29:10

29:10

As wedding vendors, it's so important to support one another - it's how we're going to be able to perform at our best and provide the best experience possible for our couples. Kim DeBose from Curated By Kim Weddings and Events joined me to talk about the importance of open lines of communication between vendors and how planners can support the vend…

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023 Work/Life Balance and Working Abroad with Nova Markina 29:38

1y ago29:38

29:38

Have you ever dreamed of working abroad? Or even just long for a vacation where you don't feel weighed down by work the whole time you're away? On today's episode I'm talking with Nova from Nova Markina Photography, an international wedding photographer and educator who joined me to talk all about the steps you can take to achieve a stronger work/l…

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022 3 Mistakes Every Wedding Photographer Makes 9:10

1y ago9:10

9:10

Show Notes + Transcript Coming Soon! Support the show Let's be friends! The Unfiltered Photography Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/unfilteredphotocommunity Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/simplysandrayvonne TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@simplysandrayvonneBy Simply Sandra Yvonne

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021 Taking A Look Back At 2022 10:16

1+ y ago10:16

10:16

Before jumping into making goals for the year ahead, it's so important to take a step back and look at the year that's past, first. Join me for an honest look at what worked and what didn't in my wedding photography business in 2022, and get a little sneak peek at some of my goals for 2023! ***SHOWNOTES + TRANSCRIPT COMING SOON*** Support the show …

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020 Systems, SOPs, & Getting Organized with Julie Painter Fried 28:34

1+ y ago28:34

28:34

Getting your systems streamlined is about more than organizing the back end of your business. It's about creating an unforgettable client experience from start to finish so your business can continue to grow year after year. I talked all about this and so much more with Julie Painter Fried, a client experience architect and operations manager at Da…

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019 The Local Vendor Series with Life is Beautiful Photography 16:20

1+ y ago16:20

16:20

It's the final day of The Local Vendor Series! A five-part podcast series where I chat with some of my favourite vendors on the London, Ontario area about the importance of creating a dream-team vibe, how to best serve one another on a wedding day, and some do's and don't's we've experienced during our time in the industry. Show Notes: https://simp…

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018 The Local Vendor Series with Topper Wedding Films 35:51

1+ y ago35:51

35:51

Day 4 of The Local Vendor Series! A five-part podcast series where I chat with some of my favourite vendors on the London, Ontario area about the importance of creating a dream-team vibe, how to best serve one another on a wedding day, and some do's and don't's we've experienced during our time in the industry. A new episode is on the way every day…

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017 The Local Vendor Series with BLUUMBLVD 18:31

1+ y ago18:31

18:31

Day 3 of The Local Vendor Series! A five-part podcast series where I chat with some of my favourite vendors on the London, Ontario area about the importance of creating a dream-team vibe, how to best serve one another on a wedding day, and some do's and don't's we've experienced during our time in the industry. A new episode is on the way every day…

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016 The Local Vendor Series with Perfectly Designed Events 38:22

1+ y ago38:22

38:22

Day 2 of The Local Vendor Series! A five-part podcast series where I chat with some of my favourite vendors on the London, Ontario area about the importance of creating a dream-team vibe, how to best serve one another on a wedding day, and some do's and don't's we've experienced during our time in the industry. A new episode is on the way every day…

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015 The Local Vendor Series with The Alpha DJ Company 23:48

1+ y ago23:48

23:48

The Local Vendor Series is here! A five-part podcast series where I chat with some of my favourite vendors on the London, Ontario area about the importance of creating a dream-team vibe, how to best serve one another on a wedding day, and some do's and don't's we've experienced during our time in the industry. A new episode is on the way every day …

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014 Get Legally Legit with The Legal Paige 37:32

1+ y ago37:32

37:32

As you head into engagement season, there couldn't be a better time than right now to read through your contracts and make sure everything is in order for next year's wedding season. Paige Griffith from The Legal Paige joined me for an incredible interview where she shared so many takeaways - from doing a DIY contract audit to the importance of con…

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013 The Secret To A Great Client Experience with Katelyn Workman 22:41

1+ y ago22:41

22:41

What's the best way to turn a regular client who works with us once and never returns, into a client who comes back year after year, singing our praises and referring all of their friends and family our way, too?! By creating an incredible client experience! SHOW NOTES: https://simplysandrayvonne.ca/keepingitcandid-shownotes-013/ ******************…

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012 Working Within Your Energy Cycles 24:49

1+ y ago24:49

24:49

Have you ever felt like you have no idea what's happening with your body? You're eating properly, exercising, doing everything "right", but still, one day you feel great, the next day you feel "off," and you have no idea why? You most likely have your hormonal cycle to thank for that! Today's episode talks all about the different "seasons" within y…

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011 Burnout, Mental Health & Giving 110% with Cindy Caughey 1:02:11

1+ y ago1:02:11

1:02:11

As wedding photographers and business owners, we feel like we have to always be giving 110% of ourselves. We have to show up and go above and beyond in every way to be able to stand out and be successful. But the reality is, that really just leads to burnout and feeling so depleted in the end, like you have nothing left for yourself. Cindy Caughey …

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010 Intuitive Systems with Sarahna Fernandes 1:09:48

1+ y ago1:09:48

1:09:48

I'm celebrating the 10th episode of Keeping It Candid with my very first guest interview! Sarahna Fernandes (Simply Organized Solutions), joined me for an amazing conversation about creating intuitive systems for your business. We talked about what that looks like for a business within the wedding industry, why it’s so important to implement these …

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009 Tired Of Being Tied To Your Inbox? 8:25

1+ y ago8:25

8:25

Ready to cut ties with your inbox? On this episode, I'm talking all about email auto-responders! Get freedom back in your wedding photography business with these two simple tricks that will leave your clients with a great experience even when you're not at your computer. GET YOUR FREE EMAIL AUTO-RESPONDER TEMPLATE! https://simplysandrayvonne.ca/tem…

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008 Five Posts From One Piece Of Content & Other Repurposing Ideas 14:15

1+ y ago14:15

14:15

What if I told you, you could do the work once and reap the benefits for at least five weeks afterward? And that you could re-post the same things more than once on Instagram without hurting your success with the algorithm? Would you believe me? I hope so! On this episode of Keeping It Candid, I'm talking all about repurposing your content and how …

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007 The Wedding Day Questionnaire 11:43

2y ago11:43

11:43

Over the last month I've talked a lot about creating a stress-free wedding day, from creating timelines (episode 005) to ways to prep your clients beforehand (episode 006). Today I'm talking all about the Wedding Day Questionnaire! It goes hand-in-hand with each of these and I'm diving into what it is, what questions you should be asking, why it's …

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006 Three Ways To Prep Your Clients Before Their Wedding Day 14:27

2y ago14:27

14:27

Prepping your clients before their wedding day is the best way to make sure they're stepping in front of your camera feeling excited and comfortable, while also taking some of the work off your plate in the process. It's something that can be easily streamlined, too, so you can serve an amazing client experience without having to be on hand doing a…

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005 Stress-Free Wedding Day Timelines 11:54

2y ago11:54

11:54

Nothing can make-or-break a wedding day quite like a timeline. A well-planned day gives you the time you need to take the photos you’ve been hired for, without rushing or getting run off your feet. That’s why I’m so passionate about guiding my clients through the planning process - and today I’m sharing exactly how I put together a stress-free time…

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004 Grow Your Business With THIS System 9:10

2y ago9:10

9:10

What if you could guarantee a better client experience while having less work on your plate, confidently knowing everything is on-brand, and serving your clients in every way? Sound too good to be true? I promise, it’s not! On today’s episode, I’m talking all about how one system can do all of that and so much more. Sponsored by Honeybook. Get 50% …

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003 Stop Burnout Before It Happens This Busy Season 17:26

2y ago17:26

17:26

Today I'm sharing five changes you can make in your business to stop burnout before it happens this busy season! Make this year the first time you get to November feeling confident and accomplished instead of exhausted and burnt out. Start your busy season with intentional, proactive actions to stop the fires from happening altogether so you don’t …

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002 The Easiest Way to Organize Your Work Week 10:47

2y ago10:47

10:47

Do you ever feel like you’re running on a hamster wheel in your wedding photography business? Always busy, going through the motions day to day, but never actually getting anywhere? Your to-do list never gets any shorter, that day off you were waiting for never arrives, and you just don’t feel any closer to achieving your goals? I’m sharing my syst…

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001 Welcome To Keeping It Candid 11:26

2y ago11:26

11:26

Diving into a little 'get to know you' episode where I share all about the adventures that lead me to where I am, and what to expect this season on Keeping It Candid: Wedding Photography Unfiltered with Sandra Henderson! Show Notes: https://simplysandrayvonne.ca/keepingitcandid Join the Wedding Photography: Unfiltered community! https://www.faceboo…

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000: Keeping It Candid - Wedding Photography Unfiltered with Sandra Henderson (Trailer) 0:38

2y ago0:38

0:38

Welcome to Keeping It Candid - Wedding Photography Unfiltered with Sandra Henderson. Shownotes available at https://simplysandrayvonne.ca/keepingitcandid/ Join the Wedding Photography: Unfiltered Facebook Community! https://www.facebook.com/groups/weddingphotographyunfiltered Support the show Let's be friends! The Unfiltered Photography Community -…

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