Collaborations are crazy effective, they double the results and double the impact but can go sideways, which can be detrimental to business growth, which makes it essential to approach them the right way. 

This week on the podcast, Aimee Twigger @twiggstudios discusses how collaborations could be the secret sauce for business growth. She explains how collaborations lead to business success and the best way to approach them to avoid partnerships going sideways.

She talks about rewarding collaborations, how to reach new audiences, tackle challenges, resolve conflicts, and use collaborations to double the results you deserve. 

Collaborations are mighty powerful because 2 (or more) minds are better than one. Collective effort brings bigger results and nothing should stop us from tapping into the power of partnerships. If anything, we should take that leap because of the mighty results it brings.

Many factors play a part in a successful collaboration, and we need to be aware of them because when collaborations don’t go well, they leave a bad taste, scar us, and shut us out of the idea of partnerships.

Get into collaborations - make them impactful, joyful, and highly profitable, as they should be.

Collaboration is a powerful tool that completely changes the course of our business and creative journey. Welcome the opportunity to collaborate with open arms but also with eyes wide open. 

Tune in to learn how to stay on top of your collaboration game and drive it to bring you the highest results.

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The struggle of feeling alone in business is real. We all wish for a listening ear, an accountability partner, or a mentor. In some way or the other, most of us wish we had a sounding board to encourage us and complement the gaps in our skills:  a no-judgment person who shares the same passion for the mission. 

Collaboration is having a partner in crime or a partner in creativity so the journey feels supported, understood, less lonely, and fast-tracked to success. 

This week on the podcast, Aimee Twigger @twiggstudios shares how collaborations could be the secret sauce for growth in business. She shares how collaborations improve photography techniques and also lead the path to business success.

She talks about the benefits of collaboration, how it takes skills up a notch, signs of successful collaboration, different types of collaborations, and what to look for in potential collaborators.

Aimee has experienced personal and business success through several collaboration projects and shares how collaborations can change the course of the journey & even save Creatives from giving up on their passion.

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In this week’s podcast, I’m sharing 3 simple ways to work with colour without falling back on the colour wheel. I’m sharing an unconventional approach to simplify the colour selection process to make your photos unique and stunning. 

The episode covers selecting the number of colours in a photo, working with neutrals and creating a striking multi-colour composition. I talk about strategic colour placements, absolute no-no’s for a cohesive, impactful palette, and an easy practice to include in your workflow to check if your colours work. 

If you've ever doubted your colour choices, struggled to choose a palette, or hesitated before introducing a bold new colour, allow me to share simple ways to work with colour easily, fearlessly, and intentionally .. and without the colour wheel. 

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In this week’s episode, Seema Rose, a Food & lifestyle photographer whose life’s purpose is to bring Creative communities together through her creative retreats, continues to share why retreats are complete game-changers for business and personal growth. 

She shares the transformation Creatives can expect from attending retreats, how to choose the right one for yourself, how it nourishes the mind, body & soul, boosts creativity, how to prepare for a retreat emotionally & financially, what to expect, and how bonds get stronger even after the retreat ends.

We’re not meant to do this alone. Sharing ideas with like-minded creatives, hearing their struggles, and learning from their wins— having a community isn’t just helpful, it’s essential.

If you’ve been feeling isolated or unsure, a creative retreat could be the community you didn’t know you needed because immersing yourself in a retreat pulls you out of your routine, eliminates distractions, and fast-tracks your growth. 

There’s a reason why retreats have become so popular now and more & more Creatives are attending at least one retreat a year …because it satisfies their single most desired craving - a no-judgement, safe & uplifting community.

If you’re ready to recharge your creativity and meet people who walk the same path as you, this is your sign. 

Join a retreat and find the connection your creativity craves.

Your people, your tribe are waiting for you. 

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Seema's Bali Retreat - https://www.seemarosephotography.com/creativeretreats

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In this week’s episode, Seema Rose, a Food & lifestyle photographer, whose retreat invite changed my life and business, and who organizes the most magical creative retreats shares why we need to attend at least one retreat a year. 

She shares how retreats are complete game-changers, can help us find our creative style, give business ideas, lead to portfolio growth,  and partnership opportunities, reignite our creativity, and boost our business. 

Why, rightfully so,  retreats have become so popular now and more & more Creatives are attending at least one retreat a year. 

This is an eye-opening episode emphasizing that sometimes we need to step away from the daily hustle & immerse in experiences that changes our lives & businesses forever. 

I say by experience. 

Whether you’re going through a low or a high, stepping away from the pressures of building a creative life can be the magic touch you didn’t know you needed.

If you haven’t thought about it, do so now.

If you haven’t planned one, do so now. 

If you haven’t attended one, do so now. 

Plan to attend a creative retreat this year & watch your life change. 

If you’re working hard but seeing fewer results, feeling uninspired, not on top of your creative spirit, looking for a break, or simply curious about retreats, tune in to find out why you need to attend at least one retreat this year. And why it should be the one Seema organizes.

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Seema's Bali Retreat - https://www.seemarosephotography.com/creativeretreats

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In today’s podcast episode, we’re sharing game-changing advice from successful food photographers, bloggers, and creatives who’ve tackled these same challenges—and come out stronger. 💪✨

This isn’t just inspiration; it’s actionable advice from food photographers, bloggers, and creatives who’ve been where you are and found their way forward. 

How to price, how to pitch, ask for money, overcome self-doubt, find confidence, what to do when you hit rock bottom, and how to overcome the idea of being a starving artist.  

You don’t have to figure this out alone. 
Tune in to hear how your favorite creators tackled the challenges, doubts, and questions you might be facing right now—and how you can, too.

Whether  doubt comes from someone else or yourself, there will never be a dearth of self-criticism, questions, and fear. Business is like that. 

Running a business is not for the faint of heart but it is also not as tough as we make it to be. 

The solutions to most of our problems are actually easier than we think with the understanding that clearing doubts in business is always a work in progress.

So, if a doubt has crossed your mind,  know that you’re not alone. Almost every successful business owner has gone through it too. 

And here they are, sharing exactly what they did and how you can overcome it too.

Don’t listen to others about how to value yourself but hear how they value themselves. 
That’s pure gold.

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I’m not as good as the others. Why would a client work with me?

I still don’t know my style. I’m so behind. 

Should I quote lower so I don’t lose the client? 

I post regularly on Instagram but no one engages with my content anymore.

I feel so lonely on this journey. Who do I speak to?

These are a few of the thoughts that keep us awake at night. Worst is, sometimes these thoughts get so loud in our heads that they amplify our doubt in ourselves, leading us to believe that we are not cut out for running a business. 

If you’ve any doubts about running or creating a business that trouble you, this week’s podcast episode is exactly what you need right now. 

Imagine hanging out with your favourite photographer or blogger and asking them the questions that make you doubt your future as a business owner. 

This episode is exactly that. 

It is a conversation with successful creatives about their biggest challenge while building a business and how they overcame it. 

Here’s a lineup of your favourites from Joanie Simon and Jordan Hughes to Suze Morrison and Anja Burgar etc. sharing how they overcame these hurdles in their journey. 

It’s the beginning of the year and a good time to cut our ties with self-doubt, pricing problems, confidence issues, tough money talks, and social media frustrations. 

This episode has answers for all of those. 

Challenges in business do not spare anyone. But the comforting part is that we all go through almost the same challenges, hiccups, and doubts. Which means, the answer to our question already exists. Someone already went through it and found a way to answer, tackle, and overcome it. 

Hear what our experts have to say. You’ll walk away feeling empowered & reassured of your value.

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This week on the podcast, I’m sharing 3 questions you should be asking yourself this year if you want to grow your business. 

We all have a long wishlist or goals for the year but I’m giving you just 3 simple things to think about that will help you get laser-focused, give you direction, and make it easier for you to get started. 

It will simplify your decision-making process and help you take action with clarity …  because we all know how difficult it is to take the right action when the options are endless.

Even if you don’t have goals for this year, just hearing out these 3 questions will give you new ideas and the inspiration to progress forward with enthusiasm.

Here are 3 essential questions to ask yourself this year to help you grow your business, increase your revenue, build confidence, and become a skilled Creative.

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In this week’s podcast, grab a box of tissues and join me for an emotional yet powerful episode where I share how to turn your low point in life into a high point, How to have a breakthrough when you’re at your lowest & How to grow your business when you're going through a rough phase.

I spent days thinking about how I had met big goals that had been sitting on my list for years during a time when I was at my weakest, most vulnerable, and had no drive or passion for anything.

Despite being buried in grief, I had made thousands of dollars, grew my email subscriber list, diversified my business & established a higher credibility. 

There’s not one person I know who has not gone through a low point in their life - financial crisis, personal loss, burnout, depression..etc.

This episode will guide you on what to do during those rough phases of life.

Allow me to show you how to : 

Find strength when you’re weak.

Stay creative when you’re exhausted. 

Guide yourself when you feel lost.

Trust your decisions when you’re vulnerable.

Make money in your business when you’re slow.

Move forward even when you’re stuck.

These are skills we all need so that every time life pulls us down, we bend a bit but can stand right back up because we know better. 

We know how to turn our low point in life into a high point. 

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This week on the podcast, Jessie Sierra Ross, Food blogger, TV personality, and cookbook author shares everything about writing your cookbook without overwhelm. 

In this part, she discusses writing,  photographing,  pitching, working with a publisher, the role of an editor, negotiating contracts, sequence of marketing activities, and ways to promote & monetize the book. 

It’s all about taking one step at a time & Jessie tells us how to do it without running out of steam. 

Writing a book can be a massive leap in your creative journey. It can establish credibility but also boost your business.

A cookbook expands your reach, helps you connect with your audience on a deeper level, and creates a ripple effect of opportunities for your business. 

Yes, it’s not an overnight task. It takes a bit of time but the results are equally proportionate. The results are for life because once you write your cookbook, you become an author for the rest of your life. Imagine!

Thinking of this alone, made me realize why even shark tank judges, who know so much about business, emphasize writing a book. Because they know that writing a book is more than a project; it’s a launchpad for your brand and career.

Here’s the process of writing, photographing and monetizing your cook in the simplest way. It might seem like a lot of work but with the right mindset and approach, you can easily make it happen.

Remember, a cookbook is a bridge to new opportunities and a game-changer for your business.

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