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In today’s solo episode (56) of The EAT, CAPTURE, SHARE podcast, I’m sharing more lessons I have learned on my book writing journey, focusing specifically on the final stages of creating, launching and marketing the book. As always I leave no stone unturned, sharing as much value with you as I possible can. Here’s exactly what you can expect from today’s episode…
Read MoreIn today’s episode (55) of the EAT, CAPTURE, SHARE Podcast, I’m speaking with Gabriel Cabrera, a Mexican Canadian photographer and art director known for his creative use of artificial light and abstract, artful food photography. We delve deep into how to stay inspired, how to evolve as a photographer and so much more! Here’s what else you can expect from today’s episode….
Read MoreIn this week’s episode (43) of The EAT, CAPTURE, SHARE Podcast, I’m talking to Beth Kirby, award winning photographer, stylist, cook, podcaster, educator, creative business coach, entrepreneur and writer. Beth has been sharing stunning visual and written content on her blog LOCAL MILK and social media since 2012 making her the perfect person to chat to about all things creativity, content and cooking in quarantine. Here’s what you can expect from this week’s episode …
We chat about why connection and creativity is so healing
Beth talks about her journey into photography, travel and styling as a career
Beth shares something completely unexpected about food styling!!!
We explore perfectionism, fear, failure and comparison
We delve deep into the value of real, raw, vulnerable and authentic
Beth outlines why story telling and sharing your vulnerability is powerful
In this week’s episode (41) of The EAT, CAPTURE, SHARE Podcast, I’m talking to Carla Contreras, chef, food stylist, health coach, recipe developer and mama, better known as Chef Carla. We chat about how to plan your meals, prep, freeze, shop, cook and store your food during the quarantine period (and beyond) to minimise food waste and save money. Here’s what else you can expect from this week’s episode …
Read MoreIn this week’s BONUS episode (39) of The EAT, CAPTURE, SHARE Podcast, I’m talking to Jenny Melrose, blogger, educator, author and the podcaster behind Influencer Entrepreneurs. Jenny’s mission is to teach entrepreneurs and bloggers how to grow and scale their businesses online. Remarkably, Jenny grew her blog into a 6-figure business and on the podcast today, she shares how she made it happen. Here’s what else you can expect from this week’s episode …
Jenny outlines why positioning, authenticity, confidence and kindness are key to obtaining lucrative brand deals and collaborations
Jenny notes why diversifying your income sources is essential to financial success as a blogger
Jenny gives concrete examples of different income sources bloggers can create for themselves
We discuss what role blogs play - if any - in 2020
We chat about what’s happening with reach and engagement on instagram
Jenny shares practical tips on how to pitch brands to get the deals you want
Jenny stresses why the initial media kit you send to brands should NOT include your rates
Jenny suggests how you could respond when a brand states they don’t have the budget to work with you
And lots more…
Read MoreIn today’s BONUS episode (38) of The EAT, CAPTURE, SHARE Podcast, I’m speaking with the adorable Lauren Caris, food photographer, teacher and food blogger at Food Photography Academy and bubbly Joanie Simon, also a food photographer, teacher and food blogger over at The Bite Shot. We’ve come together to discuss THE biggest food photography, food styling and social media trends we see coming in 2020. If you want to be prepared and get a head start on food trends and developments, this podcast episode is for you…
We talk about why everyone is going gaga over artificial light food photography
Joanie explain why staying creative whilst using artificial light is so important
We talk through WARM and EARTHY tones taking over in food photography
We highlight why instagram’s popularity is stagnating and why we’re all more mindful about our social media use
We say where things are at on the instagram platform (it’s not where you think)
Lauren, Joanie and I express our views on why the multiplatform approach is EVERYTHING for food bloggers, content creators and food photographers
Find out what we really think of Tik Tok
and lots more…
In this week’s episode (37) of The EAT, CAPTURE, SHARE Podcast, I’m talking to Fiona Humberstone, author, CEO and founder of The Brand Stylist, whose mission it is to empower entrepreneurs to create incredible brands. Fiona has self published two wildly successful branding books and speaks candidly about what it really takes to self publish with style. Here’s exactly what you can expect from this week’s episode …
I talk about my instagram food photography challenge and my online food styling e-course
Fiona explains why she decided to self publish her books rather than pursue the traditional publishing route
We chat about how many books most authors really sell (this may shock you!)
We discuss whether having an audience on social media or a mailing list is essential, with Fiona sharing her exact instagram audience and mailing list size at the time of writing her break out book, How to Style your Brand (you’re in for a surprise!)
Fiona mentions how she worked through her imposter syndrome and fear during the book writing process
And lots more…
Read MoreOn today’s episode (35) of The EAT, CAPTURE, SHARE Podcast, you’ll be listening in on another instagram mentoring session; I’m working with food writer, supperclub host and cookbook author Zuza Zak who is an expert in Eastern European food traditions. Zuza wants to find out how to grow her instagram despite having little time to dedicate to the platform. Here’s what you can expect from this episode…
I share some big news about my instagram food photography challenge, my online food styling course and my BOOK!
I give Zuza ideas on sharing food content when she’s stuck for time
I share my thoughts on the importance of consistency on instagram
We chat about the benefits of using presets
We discuss the issue of quantity versus quality
We talk about the importance of adding value as a content creator
On today’s episode (32) of The EAT, CAPTURE, SHARE Podcast, you’ll be listening in on another instagram mentoring session; I’m working with food content creator Suzanne from Happy Gut Co. who has recently started running her food blog and local food business. Suzanne wants to find out how and where to market her service as she’s eager to grow her local client base and instagram audience. Here’s what you can expect from this episode…
I announce my instagram and blogging masterclass, taking place this Saturday, November 16th 2019 (details below)
We explore how to market your business and service outside of instagram
I deep dive into the power of your instagram profile picture
We touch on the art of using hashtags on instagram
We talk about why using instagram’s analytics is crucial to understanding and growing your audience
I share how best to use instagram stories and highlights to retain and attract followers
