Thoughts That Rock

Ep. 30: Steph Grant | Use Your Platform for Good


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In this episode, we talk with STEPH GRANT, who is the owner of Steph Grant Studios, a digital agency operated by a powerhouse team of female creative, specializing in executive media shots and conferences and the Founder of the Promote Love Movement.

 

THOUGHT #1

With a large following comes great responsibility; use your platform for good.

THOUGHT #2

Give without expectation - Gary Vaynerchuk

CONNECT:

  • Website: www.stephgrantphotography.com
  • Instagram: @imsteph
  • Twitter: @imstephdotcom
  • Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/stephgrantstudios
  • BRAND & RESOURCE MENTIONS:

    • Black Friday - https://blackfriday.com/
    • Cracker Barrel - www.crackerbarrel.com
    • Jason Derulo - www.jasonderulo.com
    • Go Daddy - www.godaddy.com
    • Fossil - www.papermag.com/fossil-pride-alyssa-edwards-2638413167.html
    • Burning Man - https://burningman.org
    • KPride - www.kelloggdiversityandinclusion.com
    • Jeffrey Shaw - www.jeffreyshaw.com
    • Imaging USA - https://imagingusa.org
    • "Brown Eyed Girl" - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brown_Eyed_Girl
    • Summer Brand Camp (TDn2K) - https://tdn2k.com
    • WFF (Women's Foodservice Forum) - https://wff.org
    • Brene Brown - https://brenebrown.com
    • Scott Stratten - www.unmarketing.com
    • Flush Mob Dons - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zCAjqI_j18Y
    • Mashable - https://mashable.com
    • Cosmopolitan - www.cosmopolitan.com
    • The Huffington Post - www.huffpost.com
    • Tumbler - www.tumblr.com
    • Trevor Project - www.thetrevorproject.org
    • Promote Love Movement - http://promotelovemovement.com
    • Joni Doolin - peoplereport.com 
    • Wally Doolin - www.nokidhungry.org
    • Kat Cole - https://www.wsb.com/speakers/kat-cole
    • Amanda Hite - https://str.com/team/amanda-hite#
    • Elon Musk - www.tesla.com/elon-musk
    • Richard Branson - www.virgin.com/richard-branson
    • Angelina Jolie - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Angelina_Jolie
    • Wendy Davidson (Kellogg's) - linkedin.com/in/davidsonwendy
    • Gary Vaynerchuck - www.garyvaynerchuk.com/
    • Paul Walker - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Walker
    • The Starfish Story - https://www.catalystscrubs.com/blogs/news/70248323-make-a-difference-monday-the-starfish-story
    • Snidley Whiplash - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snidely_Whiplash
    • Top Ramen - https://nissinfoods.com/products/top-ramen-noodles
    • Eggo Waffles - www.leggomyeggo.com
    • Big Kettle Drum - www.BigKettleDrum.com
    • Hard Rock International – www.HardRock.com
    • Rock ‘n Roll With It: Overcoming the Challenge of Change (Brant Menswar) – www.RocknRollWithIt.com
    • Culture That Rocks: How to Revolutionize Your Company’s Culture (Jim Knight) – www.CultureThatRocks.com
    • Cannonball Kids’ cancer – www.CannonballKidscancer.org
    • Keppler Speakers - www.KepplerSpeakers.com
    • Certified Rock Star - www.CertifiedRockStar.com
    • Thoughts That Rock – www.ThoughtsThatRock.com
    • Spectacle Photography (Show/Website Photos) – www.spectaclephoto.com
    • Jeffrey Todd “JT” Keel (Show Music) - https://www.facebook.com/jtkeel
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      STEPH GRANT’S BIO:

      Steph Grant is the owner of Steph Grant Studios, a digital agency operated by a powerhouse team of female creative, specializing in executive media shots and conferences and the Founder of the Promote Love Movement (a safe space for the LGBTQ+ community raised in a religious environment to connect and share their stories).

      Steph believes in the importance of being visible and vocal for those in our community who cannot.

      “Sharing our stories can change minds and softens hearts. I have experienced this firsthand through my work as a photographer and during my own coming out process. It’s so rewarding to have complete strangers say that they felt like they had a front row seat at the weddings that I have shot or that after seeing my images and stories they can no longer support their stance against the LGBTQ+ community.”

       As an out lesbian photographer, Steph’s primary focus is to make people feel comfortable so that their personalities and love are captured in every wedding photograph.

      “I love every second of my job. I have worked very hard to be exactly where I am…and that is right here in this moment with you. My goal is to get to know your love story & to tell it with my images.”

       Some highlights from Steph Grant’s amazing career:

      • Known for being the first LGBTQ+ Wedding photographer in the industry and for photographing the first lesbian Indian wedding in the US which went viral in 2013 with 81K people on her website in 1 day
      • Recognized on the Senate floor in CA in 2018 for her work with the LGBTQ+ community
      • Spoke on behalf of the LGBTQ+ community at a Google event & Rebelution Resurge in NYC…where she was asked to share my story and engage in conversations surrounding inclusion and representation in the wedding industry
      • Was the face of Fossil’s 2019 Pride Campaign and was asked to share her story for their social media campaign
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