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Welcome to Episode 17 of Blossom for Each Day Podcast. I am excited to share with you ‘A career in Law, Fashion & Styling with Donna Askew of Foundstyled'.

Established in 2014, Foundstyled is a freelance styling consultancy established by Donna Askew. Donna loves to style, whether it's people, fashion, products, places or spaces. People often ask what a styling consultant does and really the answer is it's ever-changing. Anticipating, responding and evolving, adapting mediums and approaches to meet client needs. Imagine the lovely Donna, doing this, and at the same time, being a mother, a wife, and a lawyer. Recently, Donna put ‘Author’ on her list of achievements.

Her story inspired me after we worked together on a few commercial shoots. In November, we met up and did a fantastic photoshoot for her branding! She really has such a passionate heart and mind, she was born to inspire and help people! 

In our conversation we discuss...

How she became passionate about Law & why she still chooses to practice it

How she developed Foundstyled into a business

Her Passion in helping Women

How she found meditation helpful during lockdown 

Her first published chapter in a book!!!

What her plans are for the future

& so much more... I hope you like our conversation <3

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Thank you so much for listening to my Podcast, I appreciate you SO much. If you have a breakthrough after listening to this episode, please get in touch with me on [email protected] & share your story or experience! Until next time, Love Cass xx

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Welcome to Episode 16 on the Blossom For Each Day Podcast: 'My intentions for the Podcast in 2021 & my experience moving from Canon to Sony Cameras!'

This year, I want to re-introduce the Podcast with a new routine! I had an extended break, longer than expected that’s for sure. But during this break a lot happened & life will never be the same.

I am now living in the moment, and investing time into myself, and my family, because I realised that I was giving a lot of my power and life energy away to other people. I am super grateful to have had the best summer break, we went away, spent a lot of time on the sand and in the water, had so many great catch ups with friends & family… as soon as Melbourne was out of lockdown, I have been non stop shooting, so it’s been a real ride.

I decided to do the Manifestation Babe Academy, which has shifted so many things into gear & I have 16 weeks left to go. I really can’t wait to see what comes to fruition out of this. If anyone has done or heard of an intention ceremony… I did it for the first time recently and it was so powerful, I instantly felt a shift! I am learning all about the manifestation process, and how to focus on manifesting positive things only. Not just for myself and my life, but those around me, and anyone who crosses my path. Including you, listening to this podcast! Otherwise known as The Collective.

 

Now I am back, I want to do a Book Recommendation every few Episodes. There were a few books of the summer for me, but one that stood out and I really enjoyed was ‘Honeysuckle Season’. A fictional novel, published in September 2020. I enjoyed it because the main character is a Wedding Photographer & it follows her family tree. It’s a book about generations of secrets, of loss, love and how it all intertwines in a small American town on the property of Woodmont Estate. I gave it was a great summer read, one that still provokes your thoughts, but is easy enough to enjoy while sipping tea or coffee by the garden, pool or beach. I particularly like novels that go from past to present tense, and this did that perfectly. It even has good ratings on Goodreads.

Another element to this season on the Podcast is sharing more about my business and photography. I want to share some insights when it comes to the Equipment I use, and in today's Episode, I discuss my change from Canon to Sony! It was a big change I made when I decided to ditch the DSLR and move into Mirrorless.

Thank you so much for listening to my Podcast, I appreciate you SO much. If you have a breakthrough after listening to this episode, or watching the videos, or if you also loved the change from Sony to Canon, please get in touch with me on [email protected] & share your story or experience! Until next time, Love Cass xx

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Welcome to the last Episodes on the Blossom For Each Day Podcast this year: 'How to Manifest Your Goals in 2021!'

Happy New Year Everyone, see you in 2021! I will be back in early February.

2020 has shown us that everything in life is uncertain. We can’t control external things that are outside of ourselves, the only thing that is certain and that we can control, is within ourselves. Our thoughts, our actions and our words. You can control your inner world, your inner reality or as put, your consciousness. 

If you don’t set up a plan on where you’re going, you will end up going to random places, at which won’t be fulfilling, and won’t make your soul happy. If you’re planning on listening to this episode, it is probably for a reason, your subconscious mind liked the title or was drawn to hearing my two cents.

If you don’t do the work that is required on your inner self or consciousness, you will continue to be a reflection of the environment around you. Potentially, negative past memories & habits, those that no longer serve you, are still impacting you on a subconscious level today.

Possible reasons you may have failed at achieving your goals in the past;

You set yourself unattainable goals

You had too many goals, you overwhelmed yourself

You weren’t passionate about your goals, or they simply just didn’t excite you!

You gave up early, remeber that the universe works in the 11th hour!

You didn’t make your goals a part of your reality (you need to visualise or embody your future self) 

Simply put, manifesting is achieving a goal or desire that you are thinking, feeling, acting and believing about yourself or your life. It’s about managing your internal reality so you can influence your external reality. When you manifest your goal or desire, you are therefore in alignment with your highest self.The Process to Manifestation;

What you are grateful for, you will manifest more of in your life

What you FOCUS on expands

Celebration is one of the most important KEYS to manifesting 

Take inspired action

Stay focused on your mission

The Segments of Goal Setting that you should focus on; CHOOSE 31. Career/Business2. Finance/Wealth3. Friends/Family4. Fun/Recreational/Entertainment5. Health/Fitness6. Love Life/Romance7. Personal Growth/Spiritual Development8. Physical Environment 

In 2021 mine are; Personal Growth & Spiritual Development, Finance & Wealth, and Friends & Family.

How to write your GOALS;Put them on your wall, on your phone, anywhere you will see them!

Thank you for ___ OR I have achieved ____ Thank you.

 Grab a pen, paper, or simply take notes on your digital screen, this episode is loaded with practical advice.

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Welcome to Episode 14 of Blossom for Each Day Podcast. I am excited to share with you ‘Pilates, Physiotherapy & Business with the Owner of Body Lab, Kate Mcgillivray'.

Kate grew up wanting to be a classical ballerina, however after a huge spin of events (everything happens for a reason), she ended up on the path of Pilates & Physiotherapy. Her work ethic, energy and positivity shines in all she does, from owning and managing her studio, Body Lab in Armadale Melbourne, to flying around the world with the Australian Gymnastics Team, to her recent adventure of becoming a mother.

Since 2008, Kate has worked extensively at the elite level and is the current Senior Physiotherapist for the Australian Women's Artistic Gymnastics Team. Kate is currently working as consultant Sports Physiotherapist at the Victorian Institute of Sport as part of their performance services team. Her extensive elite level experience also includes medical management of dancers and athletes at the Victorian Institute of Sport, Diving Australia, Diving Victoria, The Australian Ballet and Tennis Australia. More recently Kate accompanied the Australian team on their successful 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games campaign, 2017 and 2018 World Gymnastics Championships and 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020 World Cups.    

We met when she first opened Body Lab in 2014, through my photography mentor, Ying Ang (thanks Ying!) We instantly clicked, and the images we captured in that first campaign are hugely used throughout Body Lab's website & Mobile App.

Body Lab is a clinical Pilates studio that also hosts Physiotherapy, Myothreapy and Pre-pointe dance assessments. They specilise in so many elements, with each instructor carefully picked and equally as passionate as Kate. Kate has adapted her passions in Pilates & Dance, and created an atmosphere of healing and wellness that is a beautiful mix of holistic and western medicine. When I am in the Lab, it has such a positive and happy atmosphere, the energy bounces off the walls and you are instantly taken on a journey to finding your strengths.

 

I adore working with Kate & her team, I feel a part of the Body Lab family! 

 

In our conversation we discuss...

How a tragic car accident when she was a teenager shaped her career 

How Body Lab has adapted during this time & created on online, On Demand platform

How the classes & treatments are structured (there's only 2 people in each class!)

Kates Sports Therapist experiences with the Australian Teams at the Commonwealth Games & World Cups

How Kates training and experience in Pilates & Physiotherapy helped to prepare her for Motherhood

& so much more... I hope you like our conversation <3

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Welcome to Episode 13 of Blossom For Each Day Podcast 'Styling, Designing & Planning Incredible Weddings with Jess of Ruby & James'.

Ruby & James is a design & styling agency based in Melbourne Australia, that Jess & Beck created over 6 years ago. Their style radiates a personal and tailored service, and one that is very distinct in the realm of the Wedding & Event Industry in Melbourne. We met on set just under 4 years ago, and I always feel so warm, loved and appreciated in their presence. I can imagine how truly special their clients must feel, and when I asked Jess to come on this Podcast, I was wrapped she said yes!!

In this conversation we chat about their journey in the beginning to where Ruby & James is now, a glimpse into a few magical projects they created over the years, how Jess fell in love with floristry, and her plans for Ruby & James in the future. I hope you like our conversation!

In our conversation we discuss...

How she went from Visual Merchandising at Freedom with Beck to creating Ruby & James, a styling empire, together!

Her mindset and belief of how important it is to always learn and progress your professional skills

Her plans for the future of Ruby & James

& so much more!

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Welcome to Episode 12 of Blossom for Each Day Podcast. I am excited to share with you ‘Leaving the Corporate Ladder & Finding Success with Alex Tempany'.

Alex has been creating jewelry since 2001. Over that time, she's worked & explored the world, constantly taking the path less travelled. Alex and her team craft each piece by hand in Melbourne from precious metals, stones and antique artefacts such as coins. We crossed paths when she was getting married... you guessed it, I was her Wedding Photographer!

We had such a ball on the lead up and on the day of her Wedding, we instantly clicked, we giggled the whole way through each step of the process, of course, Tori Allen Events styled the whole event, you can see the feature here. At that point in time, Alex also transitioned into her Jewelry business full time. Almost two years later, she has created a brand that is established, loved and admired by her clients far and wide, creating bespoke pieces and collections that are inspired by her experiences and collaborations.

Recently becoming a mother, Alex has entered a new phase of her life, and in result, her business. It's a super fun and exciting conversation, with Alex opening up about how she found her passion in Jewelry making, to what led her to dive into her business full time after years of contemplating taking the plunge! 

In our conversation we discuss...

How she found her passion in making jewelry

What convinced her to take the leap of faith and dive into her business full time!

How she finds her inspiration creating Bespoke & Collection pieces

How motherhood has shaped her creativity & productivity

How Alex is giving back, and her passion supporting women

& so much more... I hope you like our conversation <3

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Welcome to Episode 11 of Blossom for Each Day Podcast. I am excited to share with you ‘Flowers, Styling and Positive Parcels with Tori Allen Events’.

Tori Allen Events (TAE) started from humble beginnings, Tori created her Styling Company in her first home after she discovered her passion for floristry in her career as a Visual Merchandiser at Manon Bis in Melbourne. Tori threw herself in the business deep end. Quickly, what she thought would be a pop up store, became a styling empire. Tori is someone who can adapt, inspire, and manifest, anything she puts her mind to. Her team of creatives include florists, designers and creative directors.... who are all artists and business makers in their own right.

The TAE team have a timelessly warm and elegant touch to each event, where it be a Wedding, Corporate, Commercial Activation or Design, they work in full circle, involved in each step of the process, and coming together to put the brief to life. Last year they expanded to Sydney. In recent times, Tori and her team have created another Empire known as 'Positive Parcels', delivering curated parcels & flower arrangements, spreading positivity through the community & flipping the narrative to help hundreds of people spread love to those who need it most during the pandemic.

I was first commissioned to photograph one of their stunning events in 2016, and we have worked together ever since! Photographing Weddings, Activations, Branding for ‘Positive Parcels’, and recently, a beautiful home portrait session with Tori and her family, celebrating Mother’s Day. Tori is someone who leads her team into success, and I am so grateful to have the opportunity to work with the TAE team over the years. 

In our conversation we discuss...

Tori's early years and how she discovered her passion of floristry & styling

A glimpse into a few magical events the TAE team have created 

How Tori has led her team of 10 wonderfully talented creative staff to stay inspired & continue to push boundaries during this time

Positive Parcels, how the idea manifested, it's purpose and it's catchy & fun vibe!

How motherhood has shaped her approach over the years & so much more!

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Welcome to Episode 10 of Blossom for Each Day Podcast: Tips to Kickstart Your Successful Business.

Today marks Episode 10 of the Podcast… starting this journey in August, and coming from a background of Photography, I was familiar with the programs, and audio recording, however it has still been a learning curve for me, I have had to dive out of my zone of comfort, and put my voice out there for the world to hear. I have loved the challenge so far, and aim to keep it up in the months and years to come!

Today’s Episode is not an interview, after putting it to my followers on Instagram, I decided I wanted to create a conversation for all the business owners out there. Those who are either just starting out in business, or are transitioning into their business full time. I am going to start from simple Tips, and move into refined Tips that have helped me save money, and increase my cash-flow in business over the years. 

In this episode I discuss...

The Law of Attraction, get in touch if you'd like me to send you my letter!

Manifesting what you want in business & personal life

Tip 1: Don’t rush into it, and at the same time, there is no such thing as perfect timing

Tip 2: Mindset is Everything

Tip 3: Become friends with your Profit & Loss

Tip 4: Use a Credit Card for all your expenses

Tip 5: Outsource Small Tasks so you can focus on what you’re good at

& much more!

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Note: Tip 1 & Tip 4 are mostly relevant to Australian Business Owners as they directly relate to ATO guidelines and Credit Card Suppliers. I am also not a Tax Professional and take no responsibility for actions or decisions that occur to individuals who listen to this episode.

Welcome to Episode 9 of Blossom for Each Day Podcast. I am excited to share with you: Building a successful Wedding Business with Photographer, Alex Motta. 

Coming from a technical & commercial background in photography and diving into his wedding business full time, Alex has a whole lot of experience and understanding in the Melbourne Wedding Industry.

Alex and his wife, along with their daughter reside in Melbourne and are the faces of his Photography Business 'Motta Weddings' & 'Motta Photos'. Coming from an Italian background and cultural upbringing, he has a love for food, travel, and a compassion to build relationships with his couples and clients.

Alex & I connected at an industry workshop in Melbourne. We see each other as friends, not competition, which is important in the small world of Weddings. I can’t wait to chat more about his journey in business so far. 

In our conversation we discuss...

How he discovered Photography and evolved into Wedding Photography

How he prepares for a Wedding Day

His Workflow & Priorities

What he has been focusing on during downtime & so much more!

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Welcome to episode 8 of Blossom for Each Day Podcast. I am excited to share with you ‘Growing flowers and living your dream with Kristy of Soho Rose Farm’.

Coming from a floristry background of 10 years, and holding a passion for all-things flowers, nature and animals, I suppose the fact that Kristy started her very own Rose Farm at her husbands’ fifth family generation farm makes total sense.

Raising their children on the property in Dean Victoria Australia, and moving from Melbourne almost 4 years ago, what you would imagine as a ‘dream’ is Kristy’s reality. While her husband Brock attends to the potatoes and cattle that the farms paddocks hold, Kristy, along with her sister and her beautiful team work from the family shed that was built in 1880. The light passes through the large doorway, where the florists work to bundle the flowers each day, and for each order. The flowers are distributed directly to wholesalers, florists, and the Melbourne Flower Market. It is a family effort, and a lifestyle that is embedded in the success of the business.

Call it perfect timing, or fate… after commuting from Melbourne to Dean before her move up to the farm, Kristy saw an opportunity. The already established Soho Rose Farm in Drysdale and it’s 8000 roses were up for sale, the only problem: they had to be uprooted and transported to their new home 129km’s away!

In our conversation we discuss...

How Kristy’s florist background turned into a passion for flowers, and a vision to have her own Flower Farm

How Soho Rose Farm was established in Dean

Life on the farm

Why supporting local flower farmers is so important for the environment & more

The good, the hard & her dreams for the future & so much more!

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