In this heartfelt and deeply honest conversation, we sit down with the incredible Rachel Korinek of Two Loves Studio to explore what it really looks like to evolve, grow and sustain a creative career over the long term. Rachel shares her journey through different seasons of business - including the pauses, pivots, identity shifts and reinventions that shaped her as both an artist and a business owner.

We dive into portfolio curation, pitching, creative longevity, taking time off, finding inspiration again and how your work changes as you change. Rachel also shares her take on modern pitching - why it matters more than ever, what makes a pitch stand out today, and how to build a sustainable pitching routine even when you’re already established. Whether you're in a growth season, a plateau, or a moment of reevaluating your direction, this episode will give you clarity, encouragement, and practical steps to move forward with confidence.

WHERE YOU'LL FIND RACHEL:

• https://www.instagram.com/twolovesstudio
  
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  https://www.youtube.com/twolovesstudio
  
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  https://twolovesstudio.com/
  
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  https://rachelkorinek.com/

Focus & Flourish is a podcast hosted by Marta Grabowska and Linda Hermans, two professional food photographers and educators, each episode dives deep into the real behind-the-scenes of running a creative business. From marketing and client pitching to pricing, confidence, workflow and mindset.

You’ll hear honest conversations, inspiring guest interviews, and practical strategies designed to help you:

• ​Grow your photography business with purpose and confidence
• ​Master social media marketing and SEO for photographers
• ​Develop a strong personal brand identity
• ​Balance creativity with business strategy
• ​Turn your passion for photography into long-term professional success

Whether you’re just starting your photography journey or ready to scale your creative business, Focus & Flourish is here to help you do it with clarity, strategy and heart.

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