Posers with Jodi Hendricks

Let’s talk about how three families flew me across the country—and what actually made it worth it. Spoiler: it wasn’t ads, SEO, or some flashy funnel. It was authority. In this episode, I’m breaking down exactly how I booked, planned, and executed multiple travel sessions on the East Coast. I'm pulling back the curtain on the strategy, the scouting, the real financials (yes, I give you the numbers...

⚠️ Warning: this one might sting—but it might also be the thing that finally pushes you to build what you've been dreaming of building. Every photographer dreams about the fully booked calendar, the luxury brand, the $6k sales, and the freedom that comes with running a business on your own terms. But here’s the truth nobody wants to admit: every single dream you’re chasing comes with a price tag....

After six powerhouse weeks of interviews, it’s just you and me again today—and ohhh, I’ve missed our 1:1 time. And I’m not holding back. Here’s the deal: I’ve been fed more than my fair share of vague, fluffy advice in this industry, and in this episode we're pulling back the curtain on one of the worst offenders. In this episode, I’m pulling apart the myth of the almighty WHY and showing you what...

Part 2 with D’Arcy is here, and honestly… it’s even better than Part 1. We moved from editing and trends into the bigger picture: what it really means to build your artistry, find your signature style, and step into the identity shifts that come with building a business as a woman. It’s raw. It’s real. It’s everything I needed to hear back when I was just starting. In this half, we talk about: How...

Okay, Posers… today is a big one. I’ve got the Queen of Queens herself, D’Arcy Benincosa, on the podcast. If you don’t already know D’Arcy, she’s the definition of an industry icon. Courses everyone talks about. Editing that’s chef’s kiss. A brain that can take your jumbled ideas and spit out pure gold. And for me? She’s personal. Because years ago I sat in her living room as a brand-new single mo...

We are back for Part 2 and I promise you… it just keeps getting better. In this episode, Lindley and I dive deeper into what photographers should actually be posting—especially if you’re a photographer trying to scale your studio, raise your rates, or start booking with less hustle. We’re talking: – What type of content builds authority and trust – Why your feed should feel like an extension of yo...

You guys. This episode is a wild ride in the best possible way. In Part 1 of my conversation with Lindley Battle—founder of Cultivé Creative Co and one of the most brilliant, strategic creatives I know—we dive into why just posting pretty pictures with soft music is not a marketing strategy. We talk about the real difference between visibility and authority, the danger of treating Instagram like a...

If you thought Part 1 with Brittany Elise was good, just wait. This episode is the masterclass in premium client experience, high-ticket sales, and what it really takes to create consistency inside your business. In Part 2, we’re getting into the real numbers — and the real strategy behind those numbers. Brittany breaks down how she consistently hits $4K+ sales (and $10K+ when it’s really on), wit...

This week on The Posers Podcast, I’m sitting down with someone I’ve low-key fangirled over since the first time I saw her on the homepage of RedTree Albums — the incredible Brittany Elise. If you think success is about having the prettiest website or the trendiest IG grid, this episode is going to slap for you. Brittany is a former NICU nurse turned luxury portrait photographer, mastermind creator...

This one? Oooop. It’s gonna sting. Because these five truth bombs? They’re not just for you—they’re for me too. In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on what’s really keeping us stuck in our businesses—and it’s not our talent, our market, or our gear. It’s our habits. Our fears. Our overthinking. And in my case… it’s also me sitting at my desk, obsessing over slides for the Mastermind inst...

Okay Posers… I’m telling on myself in this one. This episode is all about a mistake I made in my business that cost me over $3,000 (plus hours of my time and the loss of a really great assistant). And the worst part? I thought I was being smart. Efficient. Resourceful. Spoiler: I wasn’t. I was being comfortable. In this episode, I’m sharing what happened when I tried to shortcut my way into social...

I said what I said. In this episode, I’m popping off about the epidemic I’m seeing all over our industry—and yeah, I’m calling it an epidemic: photographers hiding behind pretty, Pinterest-perfect work that’s missing the power, the soul, and the luxury they think they’re selling. This one started as an Instagram Story rant. Then I realized: I had more to say. So I marched my sassy little self up t...

The crash out that you and Huda from Love Island have in common. Let’s talk about that dreaded moment: you’re mid-shoot, the light is perfect, your clients are waiting, and your brain? Completely blank. Yep—been there. More than once. In this episode, I’m breaking down exactly why this happens, and it’s not because you’re unprepared or unprofessional. It’s your nervous system doing its job—protect...

Real examples, real psychology, real results Inquiries are coming in, but no one’s booking—and the inbox is starting to feel haunted. Sound familiar? In this episode, I break down exactly how to stop getting ghosted and start booking high-ticket sessions through strategic, psychology-backed email responses. I’ll walk through a real inquiry that turned into a confirmed booking—no sales call require...

What if I told you the reason you’re getting ghosted isn’t your pricing—it’s your paragraphs? In this episode, I’m breaking down the psychology behind why your beautifully written, overly detailed reply is overwhelming potential clients and shutting down the sale before it ever starts. This week, I made a rookie mistake that led to my first ghosting in years. And the second I opened the email I ha...

I’m unpacking why the traditional idea of work/life balance doesn’t work—especially for women building something from scratch. And how I’ve learned to let go of the guilt when my ambition speaks louder than motherhood does. In This Episode: 🔥 The real cost of following advice from people in totally different seasons 🔥 How building my business kept me sane through divorce and early motherhood 🔥...

If you’re waiting for someone to notice your work, hype up your talent, or magically make your bookings roll in… let me stop you right there. No one is coming. In this episode of The Posers Podcast, I’m breaking down the 3-step formula to becoming your own PR team—because if you’re not doing the visibility work for your business, no one else is going to. I’ll walk you through the kind of PR engine...

This isn’t your average “how to run a boudoir business” convo. This is a behind-the-scenes tour of a creative empire in the making. In Part 2 of my conversation with Shannon Griffin, we get deep into the art, psychology, and bold pricing strategy that powers Shannon’s luxury boudoir brand. We’re talking $1,500 commission fees just to start … and five-figure sales for custom-designed wall art that...

You’ve been to the conferences. You’ve seen the speaker lineups. But have you ever wondered what really goes down behind the scenes? In this episode, I’m pulling the curtain all the way back. I’m sitting down with my girl crush turned soul mate, Shannon Griffin, for a raw, hilarious, and deeply honest conversation about what it’s actually like to be on the educator side of the photography world. F...

Everyone loves to talk about failure after they’ve survived it. But what does it sound like when you’re still in it? This episode is your backstage pass to the messy, uncertain, in-between season of running two businesses—one growing, one slowing—and trying to keep it all together while your bank account flashes warning signs behind the scenes. I’m pulling back the curtain on what failure actually...

Let’s cut the fluff—if your business isn’t profitable, it’s not sustainable. And just like a first-year housewife on Bravo… if you’re not pulling ratings (aka revenue ), you’re not getting renewed. This episode is a masterclass in real-talk about what actually grows a business—and spoiler alert: it’s not your business cards, it’s not your website, and it’s not your styled shoot. It’s SALES. Period...

In a previous episode (Burnt, Not Broken), I shared what it felt like to lose a decade of my life to motherhood, marriage, and survival mode—and how I can finally see how hard I was on myself during that period, and the damage it caused. But this episode? This is the fire that followed. For the first time, I’m telling the story of the day my world shattered… and the decision I made to build someth...

This episode is ripped straight from the stage. I’m bringing you my full breakdown on how to build a signature look, create your own demand, and train your clients to think, feel, and talk about your brand in exactly the way you want. We’re diving into: What neural pathways have to do with your Instagram feed Why most of your content is a footpath when it should be a six-lane highway How mirror ne...

Ever feel like you’re falling behind while everyone else is sprinting past you? In this episode of The Posers Podcast, I’m telling the truth about divine detours, delayed dreams, and why you’re not actually behind—you’re just being protected. Inspired by The Burnt Toast Theory, I’m walking you through the real-life timeline of how I went from “tiny breakout session in 2011” to studio owner, course...

  Get ready, because this one’s a mindblower. 🎙️ Quick audio disclaimer for this episode, babes: If you hear a heavenly hum in the background, that’s just the Vegas AC choir singing backup while I preach. It’s already 100 degrees and we are not about that heatstroke life. Consider it ambiance. 🔥🙌 Today, I’m pulling back the curtain on how to harness the addictive power of reality TV and use...