Your Ultimate Guide For Holiday Mini Sessions | Booking, Photoshoot, And Workflow Delivery! Build And Bloom Photography Podcast With Jessica Whitaker podcast

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Have you ever wanted to get into concert photography? Today on the Build and Bloom Photography Podcast I have Madison Truscan on and she is sharing the exact steps for breaking into the industry. Madison has photographed artists in concert like Taylor Swift and Chappell Roan. Madison is also going to share how to work for an online magazine, publication, newspaper or zine and how volunteering for a publication can add an extra layer of professionalism that increases your chance of attending a show. Madison Truscan is a multi-faceted Dallas-based creative, with a focus on concert photography, music journalism, and podcast hosting. She is wholeheartedly passionate about all forms of photography and being authentic on the Internet. Instagram: @madisonfromdallas Website: www.madisontruscanphotography.com Some of the questions I ask are: How did you get into concert photography? How do you recommend someone break into the industry What have been some of the most memorable career moments for you? How do you handle being a woman in a male dominated space People she mentioned: @digitalsmeg Magazines mentioned: Good Guys Press and The Encore @thisistheencore Other Build and Bloom podcast episode on concert photography: Tour Photography Process with Nesrin Danan Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 4:05 How did you get into concert photography? 10:40 First experience with concert photography 13:37 First concert she photographed 16:41 In between steps from first concert to snowball effect 17:03 How to contact artists to photograph their concert 19:21 How to break into the industry 25:33 How to get in contact with local artists 27:55 Most memorable career moments 28:07 Photographing Taylor Swift’s eras tour 33:06 What is working for a magazine? 40:35 Being a woman in concert photography 42:35 Safety tips for girls 44:56 Big-picture goals 47:25 How do you get paid for tours? 50:39 Getting sign to an agency 51:21 Outro What's Next: Follow me on Insta: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://instagram.com/jessicawhitaker⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join the Facebook group: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/buildandbloomjessicawhitaker⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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The No-Social Strategy: Book Photography Clients Through Blogging & SEO 29:14

8 днів тому29:14

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What if you could book dream clients without having to post on Instagram every day? In this episode, I’m breaking down how blogging can help you book more photography clients consistently—and the best part? Once a blog post is done, it’s DONE. This is a long-term marketing strategy that works for you while you sleep. Instagram is great for visibility, but your blog is where the real magic happens. It’s where clients find you through Google, get to know your work, and book you directly— without the extra hoops . Plus, your website is the strongest reflection of your brand (and if you’re struggling with that, check out LightsCameraBrand.com ). Here’s what I cover: What SEO actually is and how it helps clients find you Why blogging individual sessions beats having one gallery page Real examples of how my posts from 6 years ago still bring in inquiries today The tools I use to make blogging easy How to make blog posts SEO-friendly without being techy or spending hours on them If you’re ready to stop stressing about social media and start thinking long-term, this episode is for you. Download the free blog tool guide: https://jessicawhitaker.myflodesk.com/blog Business Basics Course: ⁠⁠https://www.jessicawhitaker.co/businessbasics⁠⁠ Lights, Camera, Brand Photography Branding Course: ⁠⁠https://www.lightscamerabrand.com/⁠ Narrative Blog Tool: https://www.jessicawhitaker.co/photography-blog-tool 10% off Squarespace: https://squarespace.com/jessicawhitaker Email list episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5DIZ8DJ7065fsrr8zxvNLT?si=4TcDTziyRROEGosC37okZQ SEO episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0SwLmqwyiGwRfdJ2EwggE4?si=ZOJ9GjzzSqyrwQCGC6yw0Q What's Next: Follow me on Insta: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://instagram.com/jessicawhitaker⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join the Facebook group: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/buildandbloomjessicawhitaker⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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Pricing for Photographers: 3 Ways to Align Your Rates with Your Value 22:41

15 днів тому22:41

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Thinking about raising your prices but not sure if you're really ready? In this episode, I’m walking you through three key things you need in place before you raise your rates —so you can do it confidently, without second-guessing your worth or undercharging for your time and talent. We’ll cover: How to actually know your worth (hint: it’s more than a gut feeling) Why simplifying your packages can increase your value The small tweaks that turn your client experience into something unforgettable If scaling your photography business is on your mind, this episode is your roadmap to doing it with confidence and clarity. And if you want the full list of all six things to consider before raising your prices, grab the freebie linked below! 👉 Download the full guide: https://jessicawhitaker.myflodesk.com/brandpricing Business Basics Course: ⁠https://www.jessicawhitaker.co/businessbasics⁠ Lights, Camera, Brand Photography Branding Course: ⁠https://www.lightscamerabrand.com/⁠ Other tools mentioned: Cost of doing business/budget spreadsheet: https://www.jessicawhitaker.co/photography-budget-spreadsheet Free posing tutorials: https://www.youtube.com/jessicawhitaker What's Next: Follow me on Insta: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://instagram.com/jessicawhitaker⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join the Facebook group: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/buildandbloomjessicawhitaker⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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Starting Fast Will Only Set You Back in Your Photography Business 35:51

22 дні тому35:51

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Before you invest in that high-ticket mastermind or coaching program promising $10K clients right out the gate—listen to this episode. We’re pulling back the curtain on the hype and talking about what actually builds a sustainable photography business. Because while marketing might land you one big win, it’s your skills, systems, and humility that determine whether you can keep going. In this episode, I break down: Why slow, intentional growth sets you up for long-term success The value of second shooting, assisting, and real-world experience How to spot educators who are great at marketing—but missing the depth in technical or posing skills The danger of comparison culture and rushing into high-price points too soon And the powerful shift that happens when you quiet your ego and commit to mastery If you’ve ever felt behind because you’re not charging luxury prices yet—or pressured to “level up” before you’re ready—this conversation will ground you. Success doesn’t come from skipping steps. It comes from doing the work that no one sees. Business Basics Course: https://www.jessicawhitaker.co/businessbasics Lights, Camera, Brand Photography Branding Course: https://www.lightscamerabrand.com/ Associate Photography episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0FwtJK3SIBgfyIFvYXs6nx?si=FggOxtQaTVKn9Yejb84L9g Unplug from your phone episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2EIe18ddba23Q3QUFbPVmo?si=CDShZlXoR-GmqY9DesTe3Q What's Next: Follow me on Insta: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://instagram.com/jessicawhitaker⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join the Facebook group: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/buildandbloomjessicawhitaker⁠⁠⁠⁠ Business Basics: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.jessicawhitaker.co/businessbasics⁠⁠…

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WPPI Recap 56:20

29 днів тому56:20

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I'm back from Vegas and here is what I learned from WPPI. Lights, Camera Brand: ⁠https://www.lightscamerabrand.com/⁠ Honeybook: ⁠⁠https://share.honeybook.com/Jessicaw⁠⁠ Aftershoot: ⁠⁠https://aftershoot.com/jessica-whitaker/⁠⁠⁠ What's Next: Follow me on Insta: ⁠⁠⁠https://instagram.com/jessicawhitaker⁠⁠⁠ Join the Facebook group: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/buildandbloomjessicawhitaker⁠⁠⁠ Business Basics: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.jessicawhitaker.co/businessbasics⁠⁠…

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The Photographer's Ultimate Guide to Networking at Your Next Event 59:06

5 weeks тому59:06

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Hi from WPPI in Las Vegas! In 2025, I set a goal to attend more networking events, and I’ve already learned so much just by observing how people show up in these spaces. At the start of February, I attended a Women in Business conference here in Seattle and picked up some game-changing networking tips. With WPPI around the corner, I want to share my best strategies to help you make a lasting impression—whether you're heading to WPPI or any other conference this year! Lights, Camera Brand: https://www.lightscamerabrand.com/ Honeybook: ⁠https://share.honeybook.com/Jessicaw⁠ Aftershoot: ⁠https://aftershoot.com/jessica-whitaker/⁠⁠ What's Next: Follow me on Insta: ⁠⁠https://instagram.com/jessicawhitaker⁠⁠ Join the Facebook group: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/buildandbloomjessicawhitaker⁠⁠ Business Basics: ⁠⁠https://www.jessicawhitaker.co/businessbasics⁠⁠…

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How To Plan a Successful Collaboration (Trade for Print) Photoshoot 50:23

6 weeks тому50:23

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Trade-for-print (TFP) shoots can be an excellent way to build your portfolio, collaborate with models, and refine your creative style. However, without a structured approach, TFP shoots can quickly become frustrating, unorganized, and a waste of time. Many photographers experience flaky models, last-minute cancellations, or misunderstandings about how many images will be delivered. The key to a successful TFP shoot is treating it just as professionally as a paid session—with clear expectations, organized communication, and structured boundaries. In this photography podcast episode, I will share the exact step-by-step system I use to run TFP shoots efficiently and professionally, so you can get high-quality results without dealing with unreliable people. This episode will cover: Why I never post model calls on Instagram (and where I find reliable models instead) How to set clear expectations upfront to avoid misunderstandings How over-communicating prevents cancellations and gets models to take the shoot seriously How to structure a TFP workflow from model booking to final image delivery How to avoid last-minute cancellations and no-shows The boundaries I set to prevent burnout and protect my time By following these steps, you will eliminate stress, work with dependable models, and create stunning images without frustration. Honeybook: https://share.honeybook.com/Jessicaw https://aftershoot.com/jessica-whitaker/⁠ What's Next: Follow me on Insta: ⁠https://instagram.com/jessicawhitaker⁠ Join the Facebook group: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/buildandbloomjessicawhitaker⁠ Business Basics: ⁠https://www.jessicawhitaker.co/businessbasics⁠…

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I’m Not Opening the Studio Anymore LOL & the Reality of Trade for Print Photoshoots 1:26:50

8 weeks тому1:26:50

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https://aftershoot.com/jessica-whitaker/ What's Next: Follow me on Insta: https://instagram.com/jessicawhitaker Join the Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/buildandbloomjessicawhitaker Business Basics: https://www.jessicawhitaker.co/businessbasics Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 1:30 Photo studio cancelled 23:28 WPPI 38:52 Trade for print…

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I'M OPENING A PHOTO STUDIO!!!!!!!! 1:09:23

9 weeks тому1:09:23

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https://www.instagram.com/buildandbloomstudios/ WHAT’S NEXT: Join The B+B Facebook group: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/buildandbloomjessicawhitaker/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Jessica on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/jessicawhitaker⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow the Podcast Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/buildandbloom/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ This podcast has been made possible by: Business Basics:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.jessicawhitaker.co/businessbasics⁠…

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The Secret to a Thriving Photography Brand with Mecca Clarke 39:10

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Building a strong photography brand is about more than just taking great photos—it’s about creating a business that’s consistent, recognizable, and profitable . In this episode of the @buildandbloom podcast, I’m joined by brand photographer, educator, and founder of Black Girls Shoot, Mecca Clarke , to break down the key strategies that will help you level up your business. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meccaclarkephoto Black Girls Shoot Info: https://www.meccaclarkephoto.com/blkgirlsshoot/ Black Girls Shoot Event Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/blk-girls-shoot-2025-tickets-1065876157279 Mecca's Website: https://www.meccaclarkephoto.com/ We’re diving into: 📸 The power of systems —why organization and workflows are essential for long-term success. 📸 Personal branding —how to refine your brand identity and attract the right clients. 📸 Consistency in business —how to stay organized while still evolving creatively. 📸 Common branding mistakes —and how to avoid them for a more sustainable photography career. If you’re ready to bring more clarity, structure, and strategy into your business, this episode is packed with actionable steps to help you elevate your brand and work smarter, not harder.…

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Changing My Photography Business Model 1:12:12

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In 2025 I am changing my business model over to IPS. In this episode, I'm sharing what that process has looked like over the month of January and how I immediately booked my 2nd highest package as a result!! How to do IPS with Alena: https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/1ck8AMTuMQb "The Portrait System" with Sue Bryce Aftershoot 90 day trial: https://aftershoot.com/jessica-whitaker/⁠ Photography Contracts for 2025: ⁠https://www.jessicawhitaker.co/photographycontracts⁠ WHAT’S NEXT: Join The B+B Facebook group: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/buildandbloomjessicawhitaker/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Jessica on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/jessicawhitaker⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow the Podcast Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/buildandbloom/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ This podcast has been made possible by: Business Basics:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.jessicawhitaker.co/businessbasics⁠…

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The Power of Being Seen: Christina Mellor’s Transformative Photography Techniques 1:05:58

14 weeks тому1:05:58

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What if photography could be more than just snapping photos? What if it could be a space for real connection and healing in a world that feels so disconnected? In this episode, I’m chatting with Christina Mellor (@christinascaptures), a photographer who’s completely reimagined her business to do just that. She’s sharing how she creates sessions that aren’t just about pretty pictures—they’re about helping people feel truly seen. We’re diving into the inner work it takes to hold space for others, the power of being witnessed, and how her approach transforms sessions into moments of self-acceptance and healing. If you’re looking for deeper connection through your work, this one’s for you. Christina is a self-love and embodiment photographer based in Salt Lake City, Utah. Her work celebrates inner growth and the transformative power of being deeply seen and celebrated for who you are. With a mission to bring healing to the world, Christina creates sacred spaces where individuals can release what no longer serves them and step into their most authentic, embodied selves. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christinascaptures/ Electric Light Course: https://stan.store/Christinascaptures Website: https://christinascaptures.org/ WHAT’S NEXT: Join The B+B Facebook group: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/buildandbloomjessicawhitaker/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Jessica on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/jessicawhitaker⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow the Podcast Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/buildandbloom/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ This podcast has been made possible by Business Basics: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.jessicawhitaker.co/businessbasics⁠…

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2025 Ins & Outs for Photographers 49:14

16 weeks тому49:14

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Let's talk about what is *in* and *out for 2025 ;) https://www.lightscamerabrand.com Virtual Assistant Episode: https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/7It9nw2KHPb https://www.jessicawhitaker.co/virtual-assistant Aftershoot - message the "support" and tell them you're looking for the 90-day trial & that I sent you. https://aftershoot.com/friends/?ref=jessicawhitaker Photography Contracts for 2025: https://www.jessicawhitaker.co/photographycontracts SEO Episode: https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/qVPehItALPb "Opal" app WHAT’S NEXT: Join The B+B Facebook group: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/buildandbloomjessicawhitaker/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Jessica on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/jessicawhitaker⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow the Podcast Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/buildandbloom/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ This podcast has been made possible by: Business Basics:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.jessicawhitaker.co/businessbasics⁠…

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How To Do In-Person Sales with Alena Florie 1:29:01

18 weeks тому1:29:01

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I have my friend, Alena (@ alenalaurenphoto⁠) , on the podcast today talking about everything you need to know to get started in IPS (in-person sales). Which means how to start offering albums & printed goods. Alena holds nothing back in this episode! She goes into mindset shift, why the "shoot and burn" method (digitals only) isn't sustainable, her pricing/pricing structure ,and different ways you can incorporate IPS into your 2025. Send me a DM on Instagram if you want info on the January girls group where Alena will be teaching! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alenalaurenphoto Website: https://www.alenalauren.com/ WHAT’S NEXT: Join The B+B Facebook group: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/buildandbloomjessicawhitaker/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Jessica on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/jessicawhitaker⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow the Podcast Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/buildandbloom/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ This podcast has been made possible by: Business Basics:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.jessicawhitaker.co/businessbasics⁠…

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WE LISTEN & WE DON'T JUDGE: Photographer Edition 53:57

20 weeks тому53:57