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Creative Banter Podcast

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The three photographers hosting Creative Banter bring a voice to the obstacles and topics that small and creative business owners have while working towards success.

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Episodes

  1. Insight from a Designer and Illustrator

    We talk with Charisse Fagan about her journey and goals as a designer and illustrator! Not only is she opening her own shop this year but she also shares what a designer portfolio is and why she's building one. The insight Charissa shares on designing what she loves, why she designs, and the...

  2. The Solution for How Moms Can Do It All

    We talk with Lindsay Rose who is the EVP for Mom’s Best Friend in Dallas. Mom’s Best Friend is a 22-year-old company that provides families with nannies, babysitters, child educators, housekeepers, senior care, and even personal assistants! During this time of COVID, it is more important now than...

  3. How Taylor Swift Inspires Creative Process

    Taylor Swift’s newest album, Folklore, came out and all Harlee and I could talk about was her creative process and authenticity in this album and how it inspires us as artists. All creatives can learn from each other and so much that Taylor has done and just released holds insight for us on how…

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  4. Ultimate Social Media Strategy Guide

    We talk with Mary Robb who is the founder of Social Practice TX, which is a social media strategy agency based out of Dallas, Texas! Her company specializes in helping doctors and businesses while providing flexible jobs for creatives. We talk marketing tips for social media platforms…

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  5. Gratitude and Authenticity in Business and Life

    We are honored to have Anastasia Chomlack on as our guest speaker. We heard about Anastasia from her Gratitude Sessions, where she started a movement of photographers offering free sessions to essential workers during COVID-19. We talk about how she set this up where all parties benefited and...

  6. Leadership and Creative Living

    Josiah has been on a previous episode with his partner, Harlee, who are a photography team. On this episode, we are highlighting Josiah as an individual because he has natural leadership skills, lives creatively, and is a ranch manager. His job requires innovative thinking, discipline, and...

  7. How To Manifest and Use Law of Attraction

    Amanda Jewell is an influencer based out of Dallas and Austin, Texas. We have had her on our show before and brought her on again because she often talks about manifestation and how it works with the Law of Attraction. Amanda manifested getting into UT Austin and even created content on how to...

  8. How to Stand Out in a Saturated Market

    We talk with Caitlin of Meraki Media Management as she enlightens us on how to add value to your clients and how to stand out in a saturated market. We discuss cold calls and dms, using video to show your business brand, and understanding client’s pain points and desires to better serve them....

  9. The Dream Career for Science Loving Illustrators

    Sophie of Sophie Bee Art is a Scientific Illustrator. She has worked for the CDC, has a degree in Scientific Illustration, and is currently earning her Masters of Public Health. Her love for art, biology, and helping others become more aware and healthy through illustration fuels her passion and...

  10. Diving Deeper with Host, Harlee, and her Business Partner, Josiah

    Harlee is one of the hosts at Creative Banter and her partner, Josiah, is also her photography and business teammate! We dive in to get to know them more! They talk about what it’s like to work together, business and photography, and their outdoor ranch living. Show notes: 00:20 Intro: How did...

  11. The Strategies and Personality of a Successful Influencer

    Amanda Jewell is an influencer based out of Dallas and Austin, Texas. She has a system on creating meaningful content across multiple platforms that drive traffic and reach an audience. She helps others by posting about her life, such as her successful YouTube video on how she got into her dream...

  12. Diving Deep with Creator Jewels: A Young CEO and Creative Leader

    Creator Jewels is a creative leader: a musician, a brand strategist, and the CEO of How To Be Social – a talent agency full of creatives who work with companies on strategies. We have a deep conversation with Creator Jewels on what she has accomplished at such a young age and what she is…

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  13. How One Woman is Revolutionizing Aquatics with Her Brand

    Danielle Obe has created a product and brand called Nemes – it’s a simple and revolutionary aquatic headscarf that allows all people with hair to enjoy water activities while protecting their hair from water and damage. Danielle’s beautiful story of being a young swimmer but giving it up due to…

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  14. How a Designer Paved Her Entrepreneurial Journey with Tarot Cards

    Grace Duong is a designer, artist, and author. She designs and sells her own Tarot cards called Mystic Mondays, which she started completely on her own on and found success by selling them on Kickstarter. Her Tarot cards now sell in places like Urban Outfitters and Barnes & Noble and have been...

  15. How A Digital Marketer Runs Her Introvert Focused Business

    We talk with Lindsay of Guilded Blooms Communications and Socially En Pointe. Lindsay is a digital marketing and communications professional with a passion for creativity, teaching, and entrepreneurship. She mentors women who want to succeed in their businesses in this digital world, runs…

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  16. Entrepreneurial Advice and Federal Loans During COVID-19

    Mark Haney is an entrepreneur, a CEO, an angel investor in Sacramento, California. He runs his company called Haney Biz, which is devoted to backing local entrepreneurs. He also has a podcast and a community for entrepreneurs! We reached out to Mark to give us insight on being an entrepreneur and...

  17. Healthy Mind, Healthy Body with Kayla Balserak

    We interview Kayla Balserak (NASM-CPT, WLS, FNS) who helps women gain confidence and channel their inner badass through fitness, nutrition, and mindset. Kayla has a podcast, a blog, and community under The Fit Writer and her signature program for clients who sign up for her tailored coaching is...

  18. Diving Deeper with our Host Madeline Potter

    Madeline is one of the hosts at Creative Banter and we dive in to get to know her more! She talks about her photography background, her opinions on art, and the creative community she built. Show Notes: 00:45 What does Madeline photograph? 1:12 What type of photography is Madeline definitely not...

  19. St. Patrick's Day and Current Life

    Harlee and Madeline jump on a phone call to record an episode over today's holiday - St. Patrick's Day. The Creative Banter hosts love to incorporate every holiday into their sessions! Currently, public places are shut down due to Corona so Harlee and Madeline are adjusting with studio recording...

  20. Diving Deeper with our Host Heather Askins

    We get to know a lot about our host Heather Askins of Heather Buckley Photography in this episode! Harlee and Madeline ask her all kinds of business questions so we can learn more about her journey and passion for photography. Learn what Heather’s photography work would be if it were edible! Hear...

  21. The Power of Positive Thinking

    Positivity is a hot topic. But what is it? And how do you practice it? From Law of Attraction, energy, and gratitude, we discuss all things about positive mindsets. Your mindset affects your business and creativity and we believe in the power of mental strength being a backbone for reaching your...

  22. How To Location Scout for Photography Sessions

    As photographers, a big part of our job is location scouting. We want to have go-to spots to shoot at for our clients. Different clients will want different things so how do we figure out where and when to shoot at different places? Hear how the three photographers of Creative Banter work…

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  23. Valentine's Day: Fun Facts and Our Personal Stories

    We LOVE to celebrate the holidays at Creative Banter so we always add in personal stories and fun facts surrounding each holiday we feature. Whether you hate Valentine's Day or not, we have some fun banter over here about this love day. Heather has a fantastic Valentine's story. HINT: a stupid…

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  24. Insider Tips from a CPA

    Inside tips from Tiffany Hopwood, CPA! She tells us everything we need to know about documenting and filing for taxes. Tiffany is also a professional photographer so she has a lot of knowledge and empathy for us small, creative business owners. Tiffany loves working with the new business owners…

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  25. The Power of Visual Branding

    Harlee, Heather, and Madeline discuss the power of branding your business. Not only does branding attract your clients but it also supports your why behind your business. If your business was a season or an animal then what would it be? Do you consider first impressions to be impactful? What...

  26. A Photographer's Wedding Day Workflow

    Heather and Harlee both shoot weddings so they discuss their workflow from the inquiry of a potential client followed by the communication they set up for their clients to the wedding day and delivery of photos! You can learn about tools, tips, timelines, and guides that they use to make the...

  27. Opal and June: The Styled Shoot Shop Every Photographer Needs

    Opal and June is a styled shoot shop for photographers where a photographer can rent accessories and clothing for styled shoots and then return the clothing. It’s a major solution for the problem we have in the photography industry of investing in a lot of props and clothing for a styled shoot…

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  28. What Creatives Need to Learn from a Business Lawyer

    Fun fact: If Amanda wasn’t a lawyer then she would be a personal shopper for gift giving. Amanda is a Dallas business lawyer with a passion for elevating entrepreneurs and creatives. Her story and why she works with creatives is so inspiring. Follow Amanda’s IG because she constantly educates on...

  29. NYE Episode: Our 2019 Accomplishments and 2020 Goals

    Harlee and Madeline recap their year in 2019 from self-growth and a cross-country move to business development. They also talk about their personal and business goals for 2020. Creative Banter Podcast is growing so we also focus on how we can improve it to support listeners and creatives. In the...

  30. The Creative Banter Girls Talk Christmas and Play Trivia

    The Creative Banter girls talk all about their Christmas memories. Hear us bash and gush over certain Christmas movies and ow we found out about Santa. Feel free to partake in, or judge us on, a Christmas trivia game we play.

  31. How to Handle Problem Vendors and Clients

    What happens when you have problem vendors and clients? When running a business in a service industry, it’s good to be prepared and know how to handle a negative situation. The Creative Banter girls talk about their experiences with vendors and clients when things didn’t go so smoothly. They also...

  32. Power in Pregnancy: Jilly Dowty Talks Birthfit and Being a Woman

    Jill is a USA Weightlifting athlete and coach, a nurse, a women’s health life coach, and a Birthfit coach. She has molded all her knowledge, experience, and passions into a very important career path. Creative Banter Podcast brought Jill on for many reasons. Not only does she live an...

  33. The Creative Banter Girls Play Thanksgiving Trivia and Talk Gratitude

    Heather, Harlee, and Madeline get together for a Thanksgiving episode! The Creative Banter girls talk about what they're grateful for, their most cherished Thanksgiving memories, their favorite dish, and then play a game of Thanksgiving Trivia. One of us doesn't like gravy (gasp, I know!). One of...

  34. Meet McLernon & Co: The social media agency behind Keep Social Media Social

    Welcome to this episode with McLernon & Co. with Amanda and Emily. They run a social media agency with an important mission. Their campaign of Keep Social Media Social is taking off! “We help brands and business have a healthy relationship with their social media.” Although she runs a social…

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  35. The Importance of Creating or Joining a Community

    The women at Creative Banter strongly believe in joining a community that supports your interests and/or career. We talk about how to start a community and the benefits of being in a community. With community, you receive support and have a trusted network of people when you might need help. We...

  36. Working with Vendors for Styled Shoots

    This episode covers many aspects of working with vendors for styled shoots from how to inquire and book as well as post-production. Styled shoots can be really helpful in building a network, portfolio, and experience. We explain what to watch out for, how you benefit, and processes you can use...

  37. Photographer Taylor Kern Shares Her Story and Positivity with the World

    Creative Banter Podcast talks with Taylor Kern who lives in Reno, is a dog mom, and a full-time photographer. Before Taylor went full-time photography, she was in nursing school and working part-time as a waitress. Losing a loved one is what opened Taylor up to photography and that carries into…

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  38. Three Muggle Photographers Talk Harry Potter

    In the spirit of October and Halloween, the Creative Banter hosts put business talk on the shelf to discuss our favorite story and shared obsession: Harry Potter! Find out what house we think we would be in, what HP tattoos we would have, and hear us talk shit about Dumbledore. Did Umbridge make...

  39. Why Ethical Business and Educating is Important

    In this episode, Creative Banter talks with Brandi Potter on her journey that led her to photography, her movement for business owners and photographers to be more ethical, and why educating is important to her. Brandi is a wedding photographer from Kentucky, but soon moving to the West Coast…

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  40. How to Go Full Time as a Photographer

    Hey all! The Creative Banter hosts talk about going full time as photographers: -The lessons we've learned -What tools help us run our businesses -Pricing and cost of doing business -Setting goals If you're in a creative industry but not a photographer then this info will still help guide you for...

  41. An Introduction to Creative Banter

    Hey all! Welcome to Episode 1 of Creative Banter. Get to know the hosts - Harlee, Heather, and Madeline - and why we three photographers started a podcast for creatives! Hear about what we would be doing if we weren't photographers, our passion for helping others, how we take our coffee, what…

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The three photographers hosting Creative Banter bring a voice to the obstacles and topics that small and creative business owners have while working towards success.

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