Blended Family Life Coach and Speaker Jessica Pickens brings real-life insights into the highs, lows, challenges, and triumphs of blended family life. With over 21 years of experience, Jessica and her husband married within 90 days of meeting, blending their four children at lightning speed and welcoming two more within their first three years together. Join Jessica and her co-host, daughter Jayla, as they candidly share their Pickens’ Realities and Blended Family Truths. Through their uniqu ...
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Welcome to your weekly dose of personal development, business strategy, mindset coaching, and biblical encouragement. As a entrepreneur herself, Destiny understands the unique challenges facing visionaries and change-makers. On this podcast, she shares hard-won wisdom and faith-driven insights to help you unlock your full potential across all areas of life. With refreshing vulnerability, Destiny will inspire you to stop playing small and start operating in your zone of genius. You'll gain st ...
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Opinions On Pickens brings you all the latest sports news. We chat with athletes and coaches every week to share insights and updates going on in the sports world and give you our opinions along the way.
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Welcome to Hunter Pickens, where amazing things happen.
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Energy entrepreneur T. Boone Pickens is the founder and CEO at BP Capital, an energy-focused investment firm. He’s made billions of dollars and isn’t timid about spreading it around. His philanthropy supports medical research, athletics, and academics. Never shy about expressing his beliefs, Pickens shares his unique, thoughtful and, often provocative, insights on energy and other topics right here on the T. Boone Pickens Channel.
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Whether you are looking to take your business to the next level, you're wanting to grow as an artist, or you’re just a busy mom photographer needing to make more time in her day - you are in the right place. Here, we will take an honest look at how to turn the creative chaos into a streamlined process to help support you as a photographer and even grow your business. I'm Lori! A Click Community Mentor, Click Pro Elite, and Family, Senior and Portrait Photographer from Parkersburg, WV with ov ...
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In this episode Jessica and Jayla talk about a parent's reality verses a child's reality. As a parent you may think everything is cool with your child. You are soon to realize that your kids aren't always thinking or receiving things how you think they are. In turn things can be misconstrued in communication, body language, voice inflection, etc.. …
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#114: The Benefit of Power Thinking
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In this episode, Destiny dives into the concept of Power Thinking, a transformative mindset practice that helps individuals reshape their thoughts to foster confidence and overcome self-doubt. Key Topics Discussed What is Power Thinking? Power thinking involves creating supportive narratives and recognizing that thoughts can be shaped to benefit us…
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In this episode Jessica and Jayla talk about a parent's reality verses a child's reality. As a parent you may think everything is cool with your child. You are soon to realize that your kids aren't always thinking or receiving things how you think they are. In turn things can be misconstrued in communication, body language, voice inflection, etc.. …
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EP 3 Part 2 - Bio & Bonus Mom Conversations
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Join Co-hosts Jessica and Jayla and their special guest Jeri, Jayla's biological mom, as they delve into Jessica and Jeri's relationship as bonus and bio moms. Emotions sometimes run high, as this is the first time Jessica and Jeri have ever had this type of discussion, and they were brave enough to do it on camera, all for the purpose of helping o…
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EP 3 Part 1 - Bio & Bonus Mom Conversations
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Join Co-hosts Jessica and Jayla and their special guest Jeri, Jayla's biological mom, as they delve into Jessica and Jeri's relationship as bonus and bio moms. Emotions sometimes run high, as this is the first time Jessica and Jeri have ever had this type of discussion, and they were brave enough to go it on camera, all for the purpose of helping o…
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EP 2 Part 2 - Context is Everything
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Join us for Episode 2, where Jayla and Jessica discuss the "The Meet" and the early stages of the Pickens' family from Jayla's perspective. Context and background are so important, as Jessica learns for the first time from Jayla key information about why there was a struggle and disconnect for the two of them in the beginning.…
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EP 2 Part 1 - Context is Everything
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Join us for Episode 2, where Jayla and Jessica discuss the "The Meet" and the early stages of the Pickens' family from Jayla's perspective. Context and background are so important, as Jessica learns for the first time from Jayla key information about why there was a struggle and disconnect for the two of them in the beginning.…
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Join us for Part II of Episode 1 - "The Meet, " where Jessica and Tyrone relive their version of how they met, while Jayla challenges them to dig a bit deeper in some areas! Subscribe and watch us every week as we dive deep into Pickens' Realities, our Blended Family Truths - our story, our lessons, your roadmap to a stronger, healthier blended and…
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Married in just 90 days back in 2002, we combined our four children, added two more, and have been through it all. Our podcast offers real, unfiltered truths from our family’s experiences, practical and spiritual tools to overcome challenges, and the honest lessons that helped us grow closer and become blended and bonded over time.…
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#113: Dreams Deferred: Understanding God’s Timing in Your Journey
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Have you ever felt like your biggest dreams have been tucked away, gathering dust on a shelf? In this powerful episode of the Uniquely You Podcast, host Destiny Pickens challenges listeners to revisit those audacious goals and visions that once ignited their passion. Embracing God's Immeasurable Plans We kick off by exploring Ephesians 3:20, remind…
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Episode 108: Pickens Picks & Hoove Locks
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Join Host Alyssa Butterson and guest Hoove Locks as they break down some of the hottest topics in the NFL. Just days after Jordan Love went down with an MCL sprain in the season opener it seems the Packers have some tough choices to make early on in the season. Tyreek Hill, the Miami Dolphins’ star wide receiver was detained by police in front of h…
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#112: Focus on the Moment: Strategies for Being Mentally Present
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#111: Seven Ways Self-Reflection Plays A Strategic Role In Effective Leadership
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In this episode of the Uniquely You Podcast, host Destiny Pickens explores the transformative power of self-reflection in leadership. Drawing insights from interviews with top corporate leaders, Destiny emphasizes how self-reflection can enhance leadership skills and foster a deeper connection with teams. Key Points Discussed Definition of Self-Ref…
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#110: Three Biblical Habits of High Performing People
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In this episode, we explore three powerful habits that high-performing individuals use to live out their faith effectively: Consistent Prayer Start each day with intentional prayer to center your mind and strengthen your spiritual foundation The Prayer of Jabez (1 Chronicles 4:10) is highlighted as an example of bold, purposeful prayer Diligent Pla…
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#109: The Real Reason You are Procrastinating and What to do About It
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Today we're tackling a topic that plagues so many of us - procrastination. We've all been there, putting things off until the last minute, letting tasks pile up, and then feeling stressed and overwhelmed. But do you know the real root cause behind why You procrastinate? In todays episode we will dive into that plus Destiny shares some practical tip…
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#108: Managing Stress: Proactive Steps for a Healthier Mindset
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In this episode of the Uniquely You Podcast, host Destiny Pickens delves into the topic of stress, exploring its effects on our mindset and discussing actionable strategies to prevent it. Stress is an inevitable part of life, but it doesn't have to control us. Destiny shares three proactive steps to combat stress and achieve success in various aspe…
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#107: Grace Over Grind: Releasing the Need to Constantly Strive
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We've all been there - caught in the endless cycle of striving, hustling, and proving our worth through sheer effort and busyness. Whether it's at work, in our relationships, or even in our spiritual lives, the pressure to perform and accomplish through our own strength can be overwhelming. But what if I told you there was a better way? A path to t…
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20. Solopreneur to Scaled Success: Knowing When (and How) to Grow Your Team
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In today's episode, Lori discusses recognizing the right time to expand and how to navigate the process of outsourcing and hiring, including finding the right fit for virtual assistants, editors, and other roles to alleviate workload and improve efficiency. Topics covered include identifying signs of needing help, such as overbooking, quality slipp…
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#106: Prioritizing Mental Wellness in Entrepreneurship
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Title: Prioritizing Mental Health as a Kingdom Entrepreneur May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and today we're diving into a crucial topic: the importance of prioritizing mental health as a Kingdom Entrepreneur. As Christian entrepreneurs, our faith serves as the cornerstone of our work, but it's also essential to take care of our mental well-be…
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19. Demystifying Domain Authority: Your SEO Powerhouse
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Today, Lori is diving into the world of SEO – specifically, a concept called domain authority (DA). Many photographers and small business owners hear this term thrown around, but what exactly is it, and why should you care? There’s no magic bullet, but Lori shares some key strategies in today's episode! Be sure to follow this podcast to be notified…
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#105: Aligning Talents and Passions with Purpose
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Each of us possesses unique abilities and strengths that, when utilized in harmony with our passions and aspirations, can lead to a sense of fulfillment and success. Join me on today’s episode as I share three ways to actively align your passions to your purpose. Self- Reflection The connection between your interests, talents, and greater purpose l…
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#104: Embracing Failure: The Stepping Stone To Growth & Success
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Hey there, Join me on todays episode as we discuss a topic that often makes many of us uncomfortable – and that’s failure. Failure, a word that carries a heavy weight in our society. We're taught from a young age to avoid failure at all costs, to strive for perfection, to never settle for anything less than success. But what if I told you that fail…
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18. Maximize Your Spring Season: Q2 Planning Guide For Photographers
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Today's episode is all about maximizing your spring season as a busy photographer! It helps me keep a big-picture focus on not only what’s urgent, but what matters. And the time spent on this reflection is always time well spent. (Specifically, it helps me celebrate my wins and feel gratitude for the impact I’ve made. But it forces me to prioritize…
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17. Time Audit for Creative Businesses
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In today's episode, we dive deep into the practice of conducting a time audit and its undeniable benefits for creative entrepreneurs. We explore the nuances of how to take charge of our most precious asset - time - and offer tangible strategies to go from feeling scattered to streamlined. By tracking and adjusting how we allocate our time, we pinpo…
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#103: Reflections on Good Friday: Finding Hope and Resilience
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Join me on todays episode as we take a moment to pause, reflect, and ponder the deeper meanings of Good Friday. Good Friday serves as a powerful reminder that through our faith in Christ, we are blessed with resilience - the inner strength to withstand trials, grow from our experiences, and emerge with a renewed sense of purpose and conviction. Tod…
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#102: Redefining Impostor Syndrome: A Catalyst for Growth
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In this episode, Destiny Pickens explores the concept of imposter syndrome and how it can be turned into a catalyst for personal growth and self-discovery. She shares practical advice on how to use imposter syndrome as fuel for growth and reflects on biblical examples of overcoming self-doubt. Scriptures Mentioned: Exodus 3:11, Exodus 4:10 Support …
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16. 3 Common Branding Mistakes Photographers Often Make (and How to Fix Them!)
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In today's episode, we're going to talk about three common branding mistakes that photographers often make and how you can fix them - or avoid them in the first place. Your brand is more than just a fancy logo or a sleek website. It's the essence of who you are as a photographer, the experience you offer, and the emotions you evoke in your clients.…
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#101: Own Your Brilliance: Building Confidence in Your God-Given Gifts
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In today's episode, I talk about the importance of embracing your God-given talents and overcoming doubts and insecurities that may hinder your ability to recognize and utilize the gifts that have been given to you. As human beings, it's natural to question our own worth and capabilities. However, it's important to remember that each of us has been…
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15. Tiny Tweaks, Big Impact: Tips from Atomic Habits
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In today's episode, Lori explores how Atomic Habits can help you break down those goals into manageable habits and transform your photography business. Lori talks about merging two powerful forces: the art of photography and the science of habit formation with tips from the bestselling book, Atomic Habits by James Clear. Be sure to follow this podc…
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#100: Celebrating 100 Episodes of The Uniquely You Podcast
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Today marks our 100th episode on the show, making it a special day for us. It has been an incredible journey. On today's episode, we will be taking a trip down memory lane, revisiting the top five most downloaded episodes as chosen by our amazing listeners. Episodes Mentioned: #82: Permission to Stop People Pleasing // LISTEN HERE #41: Choosing fai…
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14. Beyond the Digital: A Beginner's Guide to Film Photography
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Today's episode is a comprehensive guide to film photography, including reasons for choosing film over digital, choosing a camera, understanding exposure, selecting film types, purchasing film, developing film, and editing film scans. Lori emphasizes the creative possibilities and challenges of film photography and encourages aspiring photographers…
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#99: Embodying Your Identity in Christ: Keys to Living a Purposeful Life
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As a believer, embodying your identity in Christ is crucial as it serves as the foundation for shaping your core beliefs, values, and actions. It is not enough to simply believe in Him; you must actively demonstrate His love, grace, and teachings in everything you do. To help you authentically reflect your faith in your daily life, here are four ke…
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13. Website Refresh: 3 Quick Updates You Need To Update For The New Year
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In today's episode, Lori dives into the top three updates every photographer and creative business owner needs to make in the new year to keep your site up to date, fresh from an SEO perspective, make sure it’s attracting new clients and ensuring it works properly. Be sure to follow this podcast to be notified when new episodes are available and le…
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#98: Building Resilience: 3 Proactive Strategies
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In this episode, Destiny reveals 3 powerful methods for proactively building resilience. 1. Anchor yourself in God's Word. 2. Cultivate a mindset of gratitude. 3. Embrace opportunities for growth to strengthen your resilience. Work with Destiny: www.Destinypickens.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/uniquelyyou/…
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12. Building Your Dream & Planning Your Photography Studio
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In today's episode, Lori talks about the different options for studio spaces, including having a studio at home, renting a space, or having a dedicated space outside the home. She also covers topics such as location, lighting, backdrops, props, and furniture. She shares her own experiences with all three scenarios and offers advice on planning and …
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11. Unlock Your Potential: Powerful Goal Setting Strategies for 2024
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In this episode, Lori explores the power of shifting from year-long goals to twelve-week goals for faster and more consistent progress. She uncovers the significance of setting no more than three main goals per quarter and the flexibility to reset goals based on life changes. She also shares her personal experiences and strategies for effective goa…
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#97: Love God, Love You & Love People
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Love is an extraordinary force that possesses the ability to change lives and bring about meaningful transformations in the world. It goes beyond being just an emotion; it is a conscious choice and a powerful action. In this episode Destiny emphasizes that by embracing love, we can experience profound personal growth and contribute positively to ou…
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10. Tax Time Made Easy: Tips for Photographers & Creative Businesses
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In this episode, Lori provides helpful tips and insights for photographers and small business owners to make tax season easier. I share practical advice on tracking expenses and deductions, setting up separate bank accounts, using a business credit card, utilizing digital capabilities for record-keeping, and consulting tax professionals for persona…
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#96: Unconditional Love: Embracing God's Perfect Acceptance
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In this episode of the Uniquely You Podcast, host Destiny Pickens delves deep into the concept of unconditional love and how it can be embraced in our daily lives. While unconditional love may seem elusive in a world filled with conditions and expectations, Destiny explores how we can experience God's perfect acceptance and love without boundaries.…
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9. Mastermind with Taylor Swift - Photographer Insights for Small Businesses
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In today's episode, we're focusing on Taylor Swift's career as a business mastermind and extracting actionable tips and quotes from her that can be applied to photographers and small business owners. It's no secret that I'm a Swifty, and I also personal anecdotes and apply Taylor Swift's principles to the photography industry. Be sure to follow thi…
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#95: Overcoming Negative Thoughts and Cultivating Joy
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Join Destiny on today’s episode as she shares practical tools to help you identify the source of your negative thoughts and how to combat them. The first step in overcoming negative thoughts is to recognize their source. The Bible tells us in Ephesians 6:12, "For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the autho…
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8. Are You Actually Sabotaging Your Own Success? (Honest Answer Inside)
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In this episode, Lori discusses the importance of setting priorities and taking action to be successful and shares personal experiences and advice on overcoming perfectionism and seeking growth. Be sure to follow this podcast to be notified when new episodes are available and leave a rating and review! Connect with Lori: Website: www.loripickens.co…
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#94: Aligning Your Life with Your Core Values and Beliefs
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Core beliefs serve as a compass, guiding us in making decisions and setting goals that are in line with our values. Living in alignment with these beliefs provides clarity and helps us stay focused on what truly matters to us. How can we ensure that we are living in alignment with our core beliefs? The first step in evaluating our values is self-re…
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7. Tame the Chaos: 3 Weekly Routines That Changed My Work Life
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In this episode, I discuss three weekly routines that help keep my digital and office life organized and running smoothly. This routine involves cleaning out the downloads folder, checking backups for new photos and videos, and cleaning off the physical desktop. I share the benefits of these routines and offer suggestions for incorporating them int…
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#93: Choosing A Word For The New Year
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One popular practice that has gained traction in recent years is choosing a word to guide you throughout the upcoming year. This word serves as a focal point, a reminder, and a source of inspiration as you navigate the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. On today’s episode Destiny shares three questions for you to answer to help you select…
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6. Reduce Distractions and Focus on What You Want
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In today's episode, I provide tips and methods to reduce distractions and stay focused. I cover various strategies such as turning off notifications, setting specific times for checking emails and responding to comments, minimizing temptation by hiding certain apps, utilizing the phone's built-in limitation features, and planning out the day or wee…
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5. Tips for Quick and Easy Engagement From Kids
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In today's episode, I cover various tips and tricks for getting smiles and cooperation from kids in a quick timeframe during photography sessions. I share techniques such as matching the energy of the kids, giving them specific instructions for hand placement, simplifying words and rephrasing instructions, removing helpful distractions, avoiding cl…
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4. 3 Types of Data Storage - A Strategy for Photo Backups
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In this episode, we chat about different types of data storage strategies for photo backups. We dig into redundant storage, offsite storage, and cloud storage as three different types of data storage and explain why using a combination of all three is recommended. I also share my own experience and recommendations for each type of storage. Be sure …
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#92: Keeping A Healthy Mindset During The Holiday Season
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The holiday season can be a whirlwind of activities, obligations, and social gatherings. It's easy to get caught up in the busyness and spiral into overwhelm. On today’s episode I share a proven strategy to creating and maintaining a healthy mindset: •Take time to reflect How can we seek moments of reflection during the holiday season? 1. Carve out…
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3. Using Constraints to Strengthen Your Creativity
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In today's episode, I discuss the use of constraints to strengthen creativity in photography. I talk about different ideas for creative constraints, such as limiting gear choices, creating faceless images, focusing on a specific subject matter, trying different shooting mediums, and shooting in the same location but with different perspectives and …
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