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In this episode, I share my thought process to creating content for my podcast and YouTube channel in multiple languages.   MY FAVORITE PHOTO AND VIDEO GEAR* https://kit.co/focusandbloom *I may receive a small commission from purchases made. MY FAVORITE BUSINESS RESOURCES Honey Book - Get HoneyBook for 20% off for one year with my referral link http://share.honeybook.com/yesenia529864 ShootProof  http://shpr.ws/xhH Zoho Books and Zoho Expenses  https://go.zoho.com/dIa Canva https://www.canva.com/join/farmers-cigar-ambulance Flodesk https://flodesk.com/c/FOCUSANDBLOOM Animoto https://animoto.com/ref/Yesenia-c8c384b36 FREEBIES: Guide on How to Prepare for your Personal Brand Session https://view.flodesk.com/pages/602c293bc400f142eee2ad5a?utm_medium=social&utm_source=linktree&utm_campaign=free+guide+on+how+to+prepare+for+your+personal+brand+photography+session Download my Free Video Marketing Gear List and Strategy Worksheet https://view.flodesk.com/pages/5f283696406ce8002664cb13 THE PODCAST Checkout the Shownotes of The Focus & Bloom Podcast https://www.focusandbloomstudios.com/shownotes THE COURSE Learn Video with: Video Marketing for Creators (My New Online Course!) https://www.focusandbloomstudios.com/learnvideo FOLLOW ALONG: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/focusandbloomstudios/ MUSIC: Royalty Free Music Background Music Chill [SWAY - tubebackr] No Copyright Music Instrumental Beats  

In today's episode, I'm sharing 5 steps to take to monetize your podcast. I'm also sharing the two ways I've been monetizing my podcast even with a small audience!   MY FAVORITE PHOTO AND VIDEO GEAR* https://kit.co/focusandbloom *I may receive a small commission from purchases made. MY FAVORITE BUSINESS RESOURCES Honey Book - Get HoneyBook for 20% off for one year with my referral link http://share.honeybook.com/yesenia529864 ShootProof  http://shpr.ws/xhH Zoho Books and Zoho Expenses  https://go.zoho.com/dIa Canva https://www.canva.com/join/farmers-cigar-ambulance Flodesk https://flodesk.com/c/FOCUSANDBLOOM Animoto https://animoto.com/ref/Yesenia-c8c384b36 FREEBIES: Guide on How to Prepare for your Personal Brand Session https://view.flodesk.com/pages/602c293bc400f142eee2ad5a?utm_medium=social&utm_source=linktree&utm_campaign=free+guide+on+how+to+prepare+for+your+personal+brand+photography+session Download my Free Video Marketing Gear List and Strategy Worksheet https://view.flodesk.com/pages/5f283696406ce8002664cb13 THE PODCAST Checkout the Shownotes of The Focus & Bloom Podcast https://www.focusandbloomstudios.com/shownotes THE COURSE Learn Video with: Video Marketing for Creators (My New Online Course!) https://www.focusandbloomstudios.com/learnvideo FOLLOW ALONG: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/focusandbloomstudios/ MUSIC: Royalty Free Music Background Music Chill [SWAY - tubebackr] No Copyright Music Instrumental Beats  

In this episode, I walk you through my video podcast production workflow from start to finish.  Download the Free Video Podcast Launch Guide https://focusandbloomstudios.com/resources/videpodcastlaunchguide   MY FAVORITE PHOTO AND VIDEO GEAR* https://kit.co/focusandbloom *I may receive a small commission from purchases made. MY FAVORITE BUSINESS RESOURCES Honey Book - Get HoneyBook for 20% off for one year with my referral link http://share.honeybook.com/yesenia529864 ShootProof  http://shpr.ws/xhH Zoho Books and Zoho Expenses  https://go.zoho.com/dIa Canva https://www.canva.com/join/farmers-cigar-ambulance Flodesk https://flodesk.com/c/FOCUSANDBLOOM Animoto https://animoto.com/ref/Yesenia-c8c384b36 FREEBIES: Guide on How to Prepare for your Personal Brand Session https://view.flodesk.com/pages/602c293bc400f142eee2ad5a?utm_medium=social&utm_source=linktree&utm_campaign=free+guide+on+how+to+prepare+for+your+personal+brand+photography+session Download my Free Video Marketing Gear List and Strategy Worksheet https://view.flodesk.com/pages/5f283696406ce8002664cb13 THE PODCAST Checkout the Shownotes of The Focus & Bloom Podcast https://www.focusandbloomstudios.com/shownotes THE COURSE Learn Video with: Video Marketing for Creators (My New Online Course!) https://www.focusandbloomstudios.com/learnvideo FOLLOW ALONG: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/focusandbloomstudios/ MUSIC: Royalty Free Music Background Music Chill [SWAY - tubebackr] No Copyright Music Instrumental Beats

Should you start an audio only podcast or should you go all with a video podcast format? Learn the pros and cons of both and stick around for my thoughts on both.   Let's Connect: THE PODCAST Checkout the Shownotes of The Focus & Bloom Podcast https://www.focusandbloomstudios.com/shownotes FREEBIE: Download my Free Video Marketing Gear List and Strategy Worksheet https://view.flodesk.com/pages/5f283696406ce8002664cb13 THE COURSE Learn Video with: Video Marketing for Creators (My New Online Course!) https://www.focusandbloomstudios.com/learnvideo FOLLOW ALONG: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/focusandbloomstudios MUSIC: Royalty Free Music Background Music Chill [SWAY - tubebackr] No Copyright Music Instrumental Beats    

Business Coach Elise Colson, joins us on the podcast to share her take on how to land dream clients without getting burnt.  In this episode we discuss: Building The Dream Client Trifecta What are some early pitfalls you often see that can signal us that we need to review our systems and workflows? What does that 3 step phase process look like?  [Networking plan, Content creation plan, and Follow up plan]    Connect with Ellyse On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ellyse_colson_/ Website: https://www.thesustainablebusinesscollective.com/   Connect with Yesenia on Instagram: @focusandbloomstudios on YouTube: @focusandbloom

What actions can we take when we know that we need to step outside our comfort zone and step into our best self and show our full potential? Genesis Amaris Kemp joins us in this episode to talk about how we can take control of our career. In this episode we discuss: Realizing the moment when something needs to be changed. Actions we can take to step outside our comfort zone       Checkout the Show notes of The Focus & Bloom Podcast https://www.focusandbloomstudios.com/shownotes Connect with Amaris: https://genesisamariskemp.net/ https://www.instagram.com/genesisamariskemp/ Connect with Yesenia on Instagram: @focusandbloomstudios on YouTube: @focusandbloom

In today's episode we dive into ways to create additional streams of income for photographers with guest Aubrey Westlund In this episode we discuss: 00:00 Intro 03:33 What is stock photography and how can you get started selling stock photography?  06:00 Finding Stock Photography Agencies 10:21 How can stock make room for more creativity in your business? 12:53 What can you do to simplify the process of adding multiple streams of income? 20:53 Pivoting your business Connect with Aubrey: https://www.aubreywestlund.com/ https://www.instagram.com/aubreywestlund/A Follow Yesenia https://www.focusandbloomstudios.com/ https://www.instagram.com/focusandbloomstudios/ MY FAVORITE PHOTO AND VIDEO GEAR* https://kit.co/focusandbloom *I may receive a small commission from purchases made.

Mental Fitness is he capability to handle life’s challenges with a more positive mindset and less stress. Socary Rodríguez, joins us in this episode to talk about positive intelligence for entrepreneurs, how to identify some of those "saboteurs" so we can become our best self, and live our purpose.  

In this episode, I walk you through five ways you can use podcasting to amplify your brands authority. Checkout the Show notes of The Focus & Bloom Podcast https://www.focusandbloomstudios.com/shownotes   Honey Book - Get HoneyBook for 20% off for one year with my referral link http://share.honeybook.com/yesenia529864   Let's Connect: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/focusandbloomstudios/  YoutTube https://www.youtube.com/c/focusandbloom    

In today's episode I am joined by Sandra Hinojosa-Ludwig, author of "Chica Why Not?: How to Live with Intention and Manifest a Life That Loves You Back" Sandra talks about Creativity and Growth as part of the six steps to creating a life with intention. The six steps outlined in her book Chica, why not? will transform your life, as you learn to align with the Universe and its plans for you, and authentically step into the life of your dreams. The world is waiting for you to show up fully and authentically. CONNECT WITH SANDRA Website: https://www.sandrahinojosaludwig.com/ Purchase the book: https://www.sandrahinojosaludwig.com/new-book Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sandrahinojosaludwig   CONNECT WITH YESENIA Website: http://focusandbloomstudios.com/ Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/focusandbloomstudios/ Susbcribe to YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/focusandbloom  

If pivoting is on the horizon for your business, are you in the middle of a pivot? If you said yes to either of those, this episode is for you because we will be going over what to consider when  content marketing. You might be thinking about ways to communicate that to your audience, especially if you’ve already grown an audience.    Checkout the Full Show Notes at: https://focusandbloomstudios.com/shownotes/episode52

What you need to know to plan a successful video brand shoot, and how to feel confident in front of the camera. Checkout today's show notes at: https://www.focusandbloomstudios.com/shownotes/episode51

If you’re thinking about updating your photos for social media, stick around because I’’ be sharing several tips to help you prepare for your next brand session, PLUS, I’ll also give you ideas on how you can use your new photos. Checkout today's show notes at: https://www.focusandbloomstudios.com/shownotes/episode50

Many people feel overwhelmed with what to put on social media or what videos to make, and it all boils down to knowing your brand. On today’s episode I’ll be going over three things you need to know when creating your content strategy. Stick around for this 3 part episode series as we kick off season 4 of the focus and bloom podcast. Checkout the show notes at: https://www.focusandbloomstudios.com/shownotes/episode49

On this episode I go over 10 things you should do before starting a photography business. Some of which, I wish I knew not to do when I first started!

In this episode we dive into ways in which you can build a sustainable business while also growing your family. Ashley Freehan joins us to talk about motherhood and entrepreneurship.

Today we’re diving into pivoting your business from wedding to brand photography with Angie McPherson.

On today’ episode we’re going to chat with business Coach and creative entrepreneur Jeremy Nicolaides. Jeremy is sharing his story on how he did a major career pivot from being a Hollywood Visual Effects Producer to becoming a business coach for creatives.

On today’s episode, we will be talking about ways to match your strengths with your audience's struggles to create impact for your customers with Chayla Charlise.

If you’re planning on launching a new course, a product or a new service offering, then you don’t want to miss today’s episode because we are going to be talking about all things launches with Roberta West.