Explorez tous les épisodes du podcast The Pretty Focused Podcast
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| How Christina Built a 14-Year Food Blog Business (and how hiring food photographers helped!) | 25 Oct 2024 | 01:02:30 | |
In our first episode of the Pretty Focused Podcast, Christina shares how she went from starting a food blog as a hobby to building a full-time business that supports her family. Listen as she opens up about her early struggles, navigating industry changes, and the challenges of hiring food photographers. Christina also gives valuable advice to aspiring food photographers and bloggers, emphasizing the importance of flexibility, strategy, and working smarter, not harder. Perfect for anyone looking to break into food blogging or photography!
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| Grad Spotlight | Food Photography: The Best Work From Home Job (with Megan Norowski) | 01 Dec 2024 | 00:45:03 | |
🎉 Grad Spotlight: Megan's Journey to Food Photography! 🍴📸 | |||
| 11 Tips for Building a Portfolio with Confidence - Coaches Corner | 01 Mar 2025 | 01:18:21 | |
If you're struggling to build a great portfolio, don’t miss out on these insider tips from our incredible coaches, Lindsay and Amber. They share the biggest mistakes they see in student portfolios—and the game-changing tweaks that will give you confidence in your portfolio. Whether you’re struggling to land clients or just want to fine-tune your work, this episode is packed with pro tips to help you build a portfolio that sells! | |||
| Avoid these Recipe Writing Mistakes | Erin Gierhart | Behind the Blog | 15 Feb 2025 | 01:04:13 | |
"Writing recipes for food blogs isn’t just about listing ingredients—it’s about making them clear, precise, and actually useful! I sat down with Erin Gierhart from State of Dinner to chat about what goes into creating recipes that food bloggers (and their readers) can count on. Whether you're a new or experienced food photographer, you'll pick up some solid tips to level up your recipe game." Check out Erin's Blog! - https://stateofdinner.com/ | |||
| A Brighter Future is Possible, Learn How | Daniella Ziade | Grad Spotlight | 01 Feb 2025 | 00:52:44 | |
In this episode, I talk with Daniella, who transitioned from costume design and event photography to building a thriving food photography business. Join us as we discuss her journey, the challenges she faced, and how she reignited her creativity to chase her dreams. | |||
| Lessons from a Blogging Pro | Melissa Griffiths from Bless this Mess | Behind the Blog | 14 Jan 2025 | 00:54:30 | |
Join me as I sit down with Melissa, the creative mind behind "Bless This Mess"! Discover her inspiring journey as a long-time food blogger, her tips for success, and how she navigates the ups and downs of the industry. Plus! Hear all about why Melissa ONLY hires Pretty Focused Grads. Get your Free Training Here! www.prettyfocused.com/downloadtheroadmap Connect with us! Email: info@prettyfocused.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prettyfocusedcourse/ | |||
| How to Overcome Imposter Syndrome as a Food Photographer | 01 Jan 2025 | 00:57:55 | |
Overcoming imposter syndrome as a food photographer seems like it's an ongoing battle, but guess what? You're not alone! Even some of the most talented and experienced individuals in our community struggle with it. In this episode, our Pretty Focused coaches talk about their struggle with imposter syndrome and how they overcome it! | |||
| How Angie Found Food Photography Clients in 7 Days | 09 Dec 2024 | 00:57:16 | |
In this episode, I sit down with Angie, a Pretty Focused graduate who transformed her life through food photography. Angie shares her inspiring journey from casually sharing recipes on Instagram to becoming a professional food photographer with clients and a steady income. | |||
| How to Establish Working Relationships That Last! | 15 Mar 2025 | 00:52:17 | |
Come find out what it takes to create a solid working relationship and thrive! In this episode I sat down with Rachel Gurk and Tialyn John, a Food Blogger and Photographer who have been working together for almost 5 years! Get ready to take some notes as they share their wisdom on establishing a long-lasting relationship. Get your Free Training Here! www.prettyfocused.com/downloadtheroadmap | |||
| 3 Things I'm Doing Differently | Founder’s Focus | Melodee Fiske | 15 Apr 2025 | 00:16:01 | |
This year, I’m committed to leading with more authenticity than ever—and in this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on what that really means. Tune in to hear my whole story as I share my heart for Pretty Focused. Get your Free Training Here! www.prettyfocused.com/downloadtheroadmap | |||
| Flexibility & Family: Amy Smith’s Path to Success | Amy Smith | Grad Spotlight | 01 Apr 2025 | 00:39:26 | |
In this inspiring episode, we’re shining a light on one of our grads, Amy Smith! Join us for a heartfelt conversation about Amy’s journey—how she took a leap of faith, navigated challenges, and found success in a way that fits her life perfectly. | |||
| Maximizing Efficiencies in Your Photography Workflow | 01 Jul 2025 | 00:47:36 | |
In this episode I'm joined by the incredible Tialyn (Tia), a longtime Pretty Focused coach, business strategist, and our go-to efficiency expert. She’s led masterminds, hosted bootcamps, and helped hundreds of students streamline their workflow so they can work less and earn more. Tia opens up about her early days as a food photographer, juggling littles and a full-time job, and how she had to figure out a faster way. If you're feeling overwhelmed or stuck in slow motion, this episode is packed with practical advice and a whole lot of encouragement. Get your Free Training Here! www.prettyfocused.com/downloadtheroadmap | |||
| Real Talk from the Founder’s Seat! | Founder's Focus | Melodee Fiske | 15 Jun 2025 | 01:09:26 | |
We flipped the script this week. Instead of me interviewing someone else, Coach Rhadonda turned the tables and interviewed me and I had no idea what questions she was going to ask. I was slightly nervous...but I think I managed to do okay! It was completely unfiltered, deeply personal, and honestly one of the most candid conversations I’ve had on the podcast. | |||
| From Starting Small to Going All In | Grad Spotlight | Gavin Murphy | 01 Jun 2025 | 00:35:37 | |
In this Grad Spotlight, I’m joined by Gavin Murphy, who, alongside his wife Nicole, has built a thriving food photography and writing business that gives their family the freedom and flexibility they were looking for. Before Pretty Focused, Gavin was working in a school cafeteria while finishing college. Five years later, he's running a business that replaced his original career path and has no plans of looking back. | |||
| Food Blogging in 2025 | Behind the Blog | Megan Porta | 15 May 2025 | 00:38:34 | |
What a year 2024 was for the food blogging world. | |||
| 9 Simple Steps to Improve Your Recipe Writing | Coaches Corner | 01 May 2025 | 01:05:57 | |
In this episode of the Pretty Focused Podcast, we’re joined by Niki, our expert recipe development coach with a rich culinary background. She walks us through 9 common mistakes that can sabotage your hard work. With real-life examples and practical tips, she helps you level up your process and sharpen your skills. If you’re serious about recipe writing, this one’s for you. | |||
| From Hobby to Thriving Blog | Behind the Blog | My Plant Based Family | 15 Jul 2025 | 00:51:45 | |
Today’s episode of the Pretty Focused Podcast is one that feels full circle for me and I can’t wait for you to hear it. I am sitting down with Holly Yzquierdo from My Plant-Based Family. If you’ve heard me talk about the veggie burger that changed my life, this is that story and Holly is that friend. Holly is an OG blogger who turned a personal health journey into a thriving business, and her story is such an incredible example of what’s possible when you show up with passion and purpose.
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