Creator Jump Off

Abby Murphy Stewart, a brand photographer and educator, shares her journey from childhood interest in photography to becoming a successful entrepreneur. She discusses her college education and the impact it had on her career. Abby also talks about the challenges she faced in the early years of her business and how she found her niche in working with women entrepreneurs. She explains her process of building a brand story for her clients and the importance of capturing their unique qualities. Abby also discusses the creation of her online course and the transition to motherhood.

Takeaways

• Finding a niche in your industry can help you stand out and attract your ideal clients.
• Building a brand story involves understanding the client's goals, process, and unique qualities.
• Creating an online course can provide a scalable and passive income stream for your business.
• Balancing multiple jobs and responsibilities is a common experience for entrepreneurs in the early years of their business. Infusing personal elements into brand shoots adds authenticity and relatability to a brand.
• Body image and self-consciousness can be barriers to doing a brand shoot, but taking action and working with a supportive photographer can help build confidence.
• Posing tips and tricks, such as chin down, long neck, and practicing poses, can help individuals feel more comfortable and confident during a brand shoot.
• Feeling good and showing up as your best self in brand photography can have a positive impact on your business and personal life.
• Taking care of yourself as a creative, whether through hobbies, exercise, or self-care, is important for maintaining inspiration and well-being.

IG: https://www.instagram.com/abbymurphyphoto/

Website: https://education.abbymurphyphoto.com/f/free-brand-photography-workshop/visual-content-toolkit

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Tori McElwain shares her journey from crafting and quilting to teaching and mentoring other quilters. She started by selling quilts and then pivoted to teaching quilting workshops and designing patterns. Tori emphasizes the importance of following your curiosity and finding joy in your work. She also provides advice on simplifying marketing and bringing your audience along on your journey. Tori's focus now is on teaching the teacher and helping quilters and crafters create and market their own courses and workshops. In this conversation, Tori McElwain shares her insights and experiences in the quilting industry. She discusses the importance of finding the right marketing channels and connecting with people in person. Tori also talks about the process of hiring a virtual assistant and building a team to delegate tasks. She provides an overview of her upcoming book, 'Workshops Unleashed,' which guides readers through creating and promoting their own creative workshops. Tori shares her progress and challenges in writing the book and emphasizes the importance of embracing passion and joy in business.

Takeaways

• Follow your curiosity and find joy in your work.
• Simplify your marketing by focusing on the platforms and content that you enjoy.
• Bring your audience along on your journey and pivot with their needs and interests.
• Teaching and mentoring others can be a rewarding and fulfilling aspect of your creative business. Find the marketing channels that work best for your business and focus on connecting with people in those channels.
• Hiring a virtual assistant can help free up time and allow you to focus on the important aspects of your business.
• Delegating tasks can be challenging, but it is necessary to grow your business and focus on what you enjoy.
• Tori's book, 'Workshops Unleashed,' provides a step-by-step guide to creating and promoting creative workshops.
• Embrace passion and joy in your business to create a fulfilling and successful journey.

Follow Tori:
Website: https://www.thequiltpatchbytori.com/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/quilt_patch/
Pre-order Workshops Unleashed: https://www.thequiltpatchbytori.com/workshopsunleashed

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Our first guest on the Creator Jump Off Podcast!
We're so excited to introduce, Perle Noire: The Sensual Revolutionist!

In this conversation, Natalie and Perle Noire discuss creating opportunities for black women and women of color, healing through seduction, overcoming criticism and self-doubt, trusting ourselves and honoring boundaries, dating ourselves and finding joy, being in love with ourselves and attracting love, and connecting with Perle Noire.

TAKEAWAYS

• Creating opportunities for marginalized communities is essential for representation and visibility.
• Healing through seduction involves healing our relationship with ourselves and becoming our own sanctuary.
• Overcoming criticism and self-doubt requires trusting our intuition and not relying on others' opinions.
• Trusting ourselves and honoring boundaries allows us to have healthier relationships.
• Dating ourselves and finding joy in our own company is important for self-love and fulfillment.
• Being in love with ourselves attracts love from others and allows us to be better partners.

Perle Noire, the undeniable queen of burlesque, transcends the stage, embodying a revolutionary force in the world of sensuality, empowerment, and artistry. Her captivating journey, spanning several decades, tells a story of unwavering passion and a dedication to challenging the status quo.

At the heart of Perle's mesmerizing performances lies a profound desire to break free from societal norms. Her artistry, deeply inspired by the legendary Josephine Baker, serves as a catalyst for a sensual revolution. Through every enticing act and magnetic stage presence, she encourages women to embrace their innate sensuality, forging a profound connection with their true selves.

Perle's contributions extend far beyond the realm of entertainment. With her groundbreaking "Healing Through Seduction" methodology, she guides women on a transformative journey to self-love and empowerment.

Her wisdom and teachings touch the lives of countless individuals, rekindling the flames of self-love and sensuality in those who embrace her work.

Perle Noire's legacy is not simply about glamour; it's a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the ability to heal through the art of seduction.

Perle Noire’s Instagram: @theperlenoire
Website: https://blackburlesquequeen.com/
Introducing the Healing Through Seduction Ebook: https://healingthroughseduction.ck.page/82d7fb7119

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