Mistakes Make Magic

Today I am sooo excited about this topic because I think no matter what industry you’re in…you have to market yourself. Whether you are a sales person, a photographer, a graphic designer, a business owner. That’s all pretty irrelevant because at some point or another you are going to have to step out of your comfort zone and put yourself out there.

I have been so lucky to watch Katherine grow into a successful abstract artist! She is so talented with a variety of mediums including oil, watercolor, pencil and charcoal, but her favorite is when she mixes mediums! I feel so drawn to her amazing work and feel like if I could put my happiest feelings into a painting it would look like her art! Today Katherine shares how she turned her passion and hobby into her career.

Today, Hannah Trahan joins us on the show, and I am so excited for you guys to hear what she has to say! Hannah is an event planner in South Louisiana, specializing in weddings. She recently started her own company, Southern Couture Weddings. Hannah even planned my wedding and honeymoon! I truly admire her hard work and passion for what she does. With over 500 weddings in the life of her career, Hannah shares her story with us about how she got to where she is today.

Jacqueline is the Editor and Chief of Rangefinder Magazine, a magazine committed to presenting the most inspiring work, trends and gear in the photography industry. Jacqueline has also authored two books, Wedding Photography Unveiled and the Luminous Portrait. Jacqueline is an amazing leader and is never too busy or unavailable to help photographers who are growing their business. I am so thrilled for you all to hear more about her journey!

This topic is one I feel everyone can benefit from. Email is so important and a go-to form of communication for clients. I used to spend hours emailing everyday. Over the years, I have found so many tricks and programs to help me cut down on time spent in my inbox. I hope these tips can help you to spend less time in your inbox and more time doing something you do enjoy!

Jose Villa is an awarded and experienced film photographer. He has photographed for a surplus of high profile clients and been published in every magazine from Vogue to Harper's Bazaar. In this interview, Jose discusses how he has grown his business and the strategies he takes to create a memorable and impactful client experience. He talks about developing your creative voice and shares a few fun stories/lessons he's learned along the way!

Have you ever heard of Copywriting? ie: Written Word on Your Website, Pricing Guide, Emails...etc. Ashlyn is the Queen of Copywriting having changed her clientele from companies such as Delta Air Lines and Chick-fil-a to the top tier of Creative Entrepreneurs. She is sharing on this episode not only the importance of text on these platforms but how to improve your writing.

When I started the process of creating my latest website and branded Wordpress blog, research pointed me to Showit. I am SO glad it did. This platform allows you to design and execute your own vision with ease. The drag and drop builder is so intuitive, even allowing you to view the desktop and mobile version on the same screen! Todd Watson is the CEO of this incredible company and he's sharing all about his story to launching this company!

Making mistakes is never fun. But since this podcast revolves around the idea of learning from the mistakes you DO make, this episode is all about what to do when you mess up! Everything from when and how to speak with your client, what to say and how to fix it. It's all in this episode of Mistakes Make Magic!

This episode is a behind the scenes look at the life of Catherine Guidry (Podcast Host) and Brad Domingue (Podcast Editor + Producer). Entrepreneurs: This one is for you! We're discussing the mistakes we have made in both our relationship and in business over the past nine years in hopes that you can relate and learn from them! We want this podcast to be an opportunity for everyone to grow as creatives and as people...together. We hope you enjoy this episode.

This episode gives you a quick peek into the podcast "Mistakes Make Magic" about embracing imperfection and pursuing your passion. It is a culmination of what is to come, which we know you'll love!