010: Burnt, Not Broken

Ever feel like you’re falling behind while everyone else is sprinting past you? In this episode of The Posers Podcast, I’m telling the truth about divine detours, delayed dreams, and why you’re not actually behind—you’re just being protected. Inspired by The Burnt Toast Theory, I’m walking you through the real-life timeline of how I went from “tiny breakout session in 2011” to studio owner, course creator, and podcast host in 2025—and why it took over a decade to get here. If you're building something big but your life is asking you to slow down... this one’s for you. It’s real. It’s raw. And it might just give you the permission you didn’t know you needed. Because burnt doesn’t mean broken—and sometimes, the delay is what makes the dream sustainable. In this episode:🔥 What the Burnt Toast Theory actually is (and why it matters for your business)🔥 Why feeling “behind” is a lie your brain loves to tell you🔥 The messy seasons that almost broke me—and what they were really making room for🔥 How motherhood, divorce, and rebuilding shaped my entire brand (even when it didn’t make sense at the time)🔥 Why trusting your timing isn’t woo-woo—it’s strategic survival🔥 How the universe is sometimes protecting you from success you’re not ready to hold (yet) Wherever you are in your journey—just know: your toast isn’t burnt. It’s just being prepared a little differently than you expected. And when it’s ready? Baby girl, you’re going to leave no crumbs. Timestamps:00:00 Welcome to The Posers Podcast 00:35 A Night Out and Boudoir Shoot 01:53 Summer House and The Giggly Squad 04:18 The Burnt Toast Theory 06:57 Personal and Business Journey 16:42 Embracing Divine Timing 18:01 Wrapping Up and Final Thoughts 🔗 Connect with Jodi: 📸 Website 📷 Instagram 📣 Help Spread the Word!If you loved this episode, subscribe, rate, and review! Algorithms are needier than all our ex-boyfriends combined, and I need all the help I can get. Tits up, ears open—let’s go build something epic. Want to see how I use posing to instantly elevate the perceived value of every session? CLICK HERE to grab The Posing Method and watch me direct, pose, and unlock connection in real time. This is the method I wish I had when I started. It's equal parts psychology and strategy—and it's a game-changer. Show Sponsor: PASS PASS isn’t just a gallery delivery system—it’s the gallery that sells your work for you. From digital delivery to physical prints and curated product packages, PASS helps modern photographers automate their passive income and elevate the client experience from start to finish. Start looking like the luxury brand you are. Click here to get started with PASS and save $250. If this episode hit you in the gut in the best way—text it to a friend. Or better yet? Post it and tag me so we can remind more women: Just because the toast is burnt doesn’t mean you are.