You’ve been to the conferences. You’ve seen the speaker lineups. But have you ever wondered what really goes down behind the scenes? In this episode, I’m pulling the curtain all the way back.

I’m sitting down with my girl crush turned soul mate, Shannon Griffin, for a raw, hilarious, and deeply honest conversation about what it’s actually like to be on the educator side of the photography world. From the nerves and expectations of presenting to the weight of attendee feedback—this one goes there.

What started as a casual “let’s catch up” turned into a full-on debrief of Shannon’s experience at a recent workshop, including the moment she opened a tough piece of feedback—and decided to talk it through, live, with me, on the pod.

This is real-time vulnerability, integrity, and growth. And yeah—it’s also funny as hell.

In this episode, we dive into:
🔥 The pressure to be “everything” as an educator—and why that’s just not possible
🔥 Why teaching your process doesn’t mean giving it all away
🔥 Shannon’s approach to client privacy, even when it means missing out on portfolio gold
🔥 The emotional labor no one talks about in educational spaces
🔥 What I told a potential mastermind client who wasn’t ready—and what you should look for in an educator
🔥 The importance of creating safety and trust—even when no one says “thank you”
🔥 Why caring deeply doesn’t make you weak—it makes you excellent

If you’re a photographer navigating workshops, education, or just trying to find your people—this one’s a must-listen.

Timestamps:

00:00 Welcome to the Posers Podcast

00:58 Reflecting on Podcast Journey

01:54 Introducing Shannon Griffin

02:37 Jody's Girl Crush on Shannon

04:16 The Conference Connection

07:06 Discussing Business Processes

08:49 Conference Feedback and Growth

15:16 Balancing Education and Business

19:53 The Value of Conferences and Workshops

20:21 Choosing the Right Educational Investment

21:24 Red Flags in Educational Programs

22:08 The Importance of Integrity in Education

25:08 Handling Feedback and Miscommunication

31:41 Challenges in Boudoir Photography

37:38 Concluding Thoughts

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