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Meagan Shuptar leads us through a discussion surrounding imposter syndrome. How do we define success in our own careers rather than comparing ourselves with others? What resources exist to avoid imposter syndrome? And what advice do members of the Focus on Women community have for someone struggling with finding their unique identity in their photography?Remember to stay safe and keep your creative juices flowing!---Tech/Project Management Tools (*these are affiliate links)Buzzsprout*Airtable*17hats*ZoomPodcast Mic*

Traci Terrick of Poppy Creative Agency and Mary Dail of Big Leo Productions lead us through a thought-provoking discussion on how to reflect back over last year and how to scope out your vision for the year ahead. Remember to stay safe and keep your creative juices flowing!---Tech/Project Management Tools (*these are affiliate links)Buzzsprout*Airtable*17hats*ZoomPodcast Mic*

Today's guest is Sheila Mullin Baker! Sheila is the owner of Those 3 Reps. Her roster includes photographers directors, illustrators, and storyboard artists. Based in Dallas, Texas, she has been representing artists for almost 29 years.Check out all of Sheila's artists by heading to her website and following Those 3 Reps on Instagram!Remember to stay safe and keep your creative juices flowing!---Tech/Project Management Tools (*these are affiliate links)Buzzsprout*Airtable*17hats*ZoomPodcast Mic*

Today's guest is Melissa Cronin! Melissa was on our podcast back in 2021, but she's joining us again to tell us about everything she's learned over the last year and a half.Melissa sees the big picture in a cluttered creative landscape, delivering order in a chaotic world. For 18 years she has run her own Creative Production Agency, Greener Concepts, where she has partnered with brands of all sizes to develop strategic creative processes that deliver high-value branded visual content. You can keep up with Melissa by checking out her website and following her on Instagram!Remember to stay safe and keep your creative juices flowing!---Tech/Project Management Tools (*these are affiliate links)Buzzsprout*Airtable*17hats*ZoomPodcast Mic*

Today we welcome back Connie Conway to the podcast! Connie was a guest of ours in July 2020. She is a force to be reckoned with - starting her career as a photographer and working with A and M records and then deciding that wasn't the path, she started her production company. Fortunate to have been paired up with the awesome photographer, Hunter Freeman for the last 20 years, she has created quite a fantastic little gig for herself.  Keep up with Connie by visiting her website and giving her a follow on Instagram!Remember to stay safe and keep your creative juices flowing!---Tech/Project Management Tools (*these are affiliate links)Buzzsprout*Airtable*17hats*ZoomPodcast Mic* 

Today's guest is Sheri Angeles! Sheri, besides being Shelly's long-time friend, is a photographer based in Nashville and LA. Specializing in creative direction, Sheri excels in making concepts of hers come to life whether it be for a magazine spread or cover, editorial, albums, events, and more.Keep up with Sheri by visiting her website and following her on Instagram! You can also find Sheri's new modeling agency on Instagram for more updates! Remember to stay safe and keep your creative juices flowing!---This episode is sponsored by Found. At Found, we’re all about connections: Connecting advertising agencies, magazines, and brands to the very best photographers, illustrators, and production artists working today. From our online directory to our sourcebooks and portfolio reviews, our goal is to make it simple and easy for creatives to find artists. For more information about membership with Found, head to foundartists.com/membershipTech/Project Management Tools (*these are affiliate links)Buzzsprout*Airtable*17hats*ZoomPodcast Mic*

Today's guest is Leah de Leon! Leah is an award-winning Filipina-American documentary filmmaker and photographer. She's a co-founder, director, and producer at Unreel Stories, a San Diego-based production company where she creates branded films and original short documentaries. Her recent short documentary, We Are Like Waves, was released with the L.A. Times and is being considered for the 95th Academy Awards.You can keep up with Leah by following her on Instagram and checking out the Unreel Stories website!Remember to stay safe and keep your creative juices flowing!---Tech/Project Management Tools (*these are affiliate links)Buzzsprout*Airtable*17hats*ZoomPodcast Mic* 

Today's guest is Brooke Embry! Brooke is a Los Angeles-based artist and the founder of Tidepool Reps, an artist agency representing eight photographers and directors.You can keep up with Brooke by following her on Instagram or visiting her website!Remember to stay safe and keep your creative juices flowing!---Tech/Project Management Tools (*these are affiliate links)Buzzsprout*Airtable*17hats*ZoomPodcast Mic* 

Today's guest is Abigail Cockcroft! Abi is the shoot producer at Giles Christopher Photography. She has a background in TV, commercials, and film, and has worked on various BBC projects. You can keep up with Abi by visiting her website!Remember to stay safe and keep your creative juices flowing!---Tech/Project Management Tools (*these are affiliate links)Buzzsprout*Airtable*17hats*ZoomPodcast Mic* 

Today's guest is Mica McCook! Mica is a food photographer based in Austin, Texas. who believes that food photography requires an inquisitive palate and a profound love of color. Her style is vibrant, fresh, colorful, and dramatic. In 2015 when she visited Philadelphia for the first time and made a stop at Reading Terminal Market, she knew that she wanted to create the reading terminal experience for her clients, showcasing their food in compelling ways.You can keep up with Mica by following her on Instagram or visiting her website!Remember to stay safe and keep your creative juices flowing!---Tech/Project Management Tools (*these are affiliate links)Buzzsprout*Airtable*17hats*ZoomPodcast Mic* 

Today's guest is Amanda J. Cain! Amanda is a professional photographer raised in Detroit who now calls the Bay Area home. She is the first Black female team photographer for the San Jose Sharks.  She is passionate about women's sports and enabling young creatives to find their passion.You can follow Amanda on Instagram and Twitter to keep up with her amazing work!Remember to stay safe and keep your creative juices flowing!This episode is sponsored by Found. At Found, we’re all about connections: Connecting advertising agencies, magazines, and brands to the very best photographers, illustrators, and production artists working today. From our online directory to our sourcebooks and portfolio reviews, our goal is to make it simple and easy for creatives to find artists. For more information about membership with Found, head to foundartists.com/membership---Tech/Project Management Tools (*these are affiliate links)Buzzsprout*Airtable*17hats*ZoomPodcast Mic* 

Today's guest is Stephnie O'Dell! Stephanie is the founder of Celebrate the Gray, a project that represents over 150+ gray-haired models and 300+ influencers aged 50 and over. They work with brands to understand who the 50+ woman is and how she wants to be represented.To learn more about Celebrate the Gray, check out the website! To follow Stephnie, head to her LinkedIn!Remember to stay safe and keep your creative juices flowing!---This episode is sponsored by Found. At Found, we’re all about connections: Connecting advertising agencies, magazines, and brands to the very best photographers, illustrators, and production artists working today. From our online directory to our sourcebooks and portfolio reviews, our goal is to make it simple and easy for creatives to find artists. For more information about membership with Found, head to foundartists.com/membershipTech/Project Management Tools (*these are affiliate links)Buzzsprout*Airtable*17hats*ZoomPodcast Mic* 

Today's guest is Jana Jarosz! She's a creative director with FCB Health working in the wellness and health sector. She previously has held positions at Deutsch, Publicis, and a number of others.You can keep up with Jana by connecting with her on LinkedIn or visiting her Instagram! Remember to stay safe and keep your creative juices flowing!---This episode is sponsored by Found. At Found, we’re all about connections: Connecting advertising agencies, magazines, and brands to the very best photographers, illustrators, and production artists working today. From our online directory to our sourcebooks and portfolio reviews, our goal is to make it simple and easy for creatives to find artists. For more information about membership with Found, head to foundartists.com/membershipTech/Project Management Tools (*these are affiliate links)Buzzsprout*Airtable*17hats*ZoomPodcast Mic* 

Today's guest is Karen Williams! Karen is a photo director, producer, and visual storyteller with over ten years of experience at major media and brands. She has created and art-directed images for campaigns that include Square, Airbnb, AARP, Masterclass, Wired, and San Francisco Magazine, as well as producing hundreds of photo shoots spanning the entire creative process, from securing talent to onsite logistics to post-production.Check out Karen's website to keep up with the incredible work she's doing!Remember to stay safe and keep your creative juices flowing!---Tech/Project Management Tools (*these are affiliate links)Buzzsprout*Airtable*17hats*ZoomPodcast Mic* 

Today's episode is a continuation of our conversation with Zara Katz! If you haven't already listened to part 1, you might ant to start there. Zara is a filmmaker and photo producer specializing in crafting character-driven visual stories. She is currently the photography director at NBC News and has contributed work to the New York Times Lens blog, Time magazine, Medium, The Guardian, US Pop Up magazine, and many more.She is also the co-director and producer of A Woman on the Outside, a feature documentary that just premiered at South by Southwest in the Spring of 2022 and is currently screening at film festivals across the US.Remember to stay safe and keep your creative juices flowing!---Tech/Project Management Tools (*these are affiliate links)Buzzsprout*Airtable*17hats*ZoomPodcast Mic* 

Today's episode features the first part of our conversation with Zara Katz! Zara is a filmmaker and photo producer specializing in crafting character-driven visual stories. She is currently the photography director at NBC News and has contributed work to the New York Times Lens blog, Time magazine, Medium, The Guardian, US Pop Up magazine, and many more. She is also the co-director and producer of A Woman on the Outside, a feature documentary that just premiered at South by Southwest in the Spring of 2022 and is currently screening at film festivals across the US.Tune in next week for the second half of this conversation!Remember to stay safe and keep your creative juices flowing!This episode is sponsored by Found. At Found, we’re all about connections: Connecting advertising agencies, magazines, and brands to the very best photographers, illustrators, and production artists working today. From our online directory to our sourcebooks and portfolio reviews, our goal is to make it simple and easy for creatives to find artists. For more information about membership with Found, head to foundartists.com/membership---Tech/Project Management Tools (*these are affiliate links)Buzzsprout*Airtable*17hats*ZoomPodcast Mic* 

Today we're talking to Karolina Edgren!  She is a Swedish art director living and working in San Francisco at the advertising agency Argonaut. You can follow and message Karolina on her LinkedIn page!If you would like to get involved with Focus On Women: you can sponsor a season of the show, be a corporate sponsor, or join as a member.Remember to stay safe and keep your creative juices flowing!---Tech/Project Management Tools (*these are affiliate links)Buzzsprout*Airtable*17hats*ZoomPodcast Mic* 

Allison Soto Morales is Las Fotos Project’s Development Manager. Las Fotos Project’s mission is to elevate the voices of teenage girls and gender-expansive youth from communities of color through photography and mentoring, empowering them to channel their creativity for the benefit of themselves, their community, and future careers.Learn more about Las Fotos by visiting the website or by giving them a follow on Instagram!If you would like to get involved with Focus On Women: you can sponsor a season of the show, be a corporate sponsor, or join as a member.Remember to stay safe and keep your creative juices flowing!---Tech/Project Management Tools (*these are affiliate links)Buzzsprout*Airtable*17hats*ZoomPodcast Mic* 

Today's guest is Rebecca Shalloway! Rebecca is an art director and creative manager based in New York City. She's a strategic creative thinker, maker, and visual storyteller with years of experience leading marketing campaigns for some of the nations leading retailers such as Target and Bed, Bath, and Beyond. Check out Rebecca's work on her website and give her a follow on Instagram to keep up with her!If you would like to get involved with Focus On Women: you can sponsor a season of the show, be a corporate sponsor, or join as a member.Remember to stay safe and keep your creative juices flowing!---Tech/Project Management Tools (*these are affiliate links)Buzzsprout*Airtable*17hats*ZoomPodcast Mic* 

Today's guest is Jenna Close! She is the director of photography at Buck the Cubicle, a small but mighty San Diego-based visual storytelling agency that partners with values-driven brands to create videos and photos that speak to your audience.Check out Buck the Cubicle on LinkedIn or by visiting the website!If you would like to get involved with Focus On Women: you can sponsor a season of the show, be a corporate sponsor, or join as a member.Remember to stay safe and keep your creative juices flowing!---Tech/Project Management Tools (*these are affiliate links)Buzzsprout*Airtable*17hats*ZoomPodcast Mic*