Focus and Bloom Podcast

One of the ways to add more engagement to your video podcast is by adding a variety of segments that flow well from one to the other with the goal of delivering the promise of the video. In this episode I share several ways to increase your podcast's engagement with creative segments. Getting ready to launch and need help? Checkout my Podcast Strategy Sessions Need help to stay consistent with you...

In this episode we talk about video marketing. What you need to know to plan a successful video brand shoot, and how to feel confident in front of the camera. Getting ready to launch and need help? Checkout my Podcast Strategy Sessions Need help to stay consistent with your podcast production? Checkout my Podcast Production Services Learn from me (Free resources)* Video Podcast Launch Guide Favori...

Starting a podcast can be super fun and equally nerve-wracking because there's quite a bit of things that you need to figure out before you actually press record and publish that episode  In this episode, I’m sharing 10 beginner podcast mistakes that I want you to avoid as you get ready to launch your podcast  Getting ready to launch and need help? Checkout my Podcast Strategy Sessions N...

In today's episode, I share with you some of the benefits of having a YouTube channel as a podcaster as well as several tips for getting started.  Getting ready to launch and need help? Checkout my Podcast Strategy Sessions Need help to stay consistent with your podcast production? Checkout my Podcast Production Services Learn from me (Free resources) Video Podcast Launch Guide...

In this episode, we discuss various ways to leverage the power of podcasts without having your own show. Tune in to discover how you can establish your brand's authority and reach a wider audience through this popular medium. Getting ready to launch and need help? Checkout my Podcast Strategy Sessions Need help to stay consistent with your podcast production? Checkout my Podcast Production Service...

Practicing mindfulness may also help cultivate clarity and creativity in your video podcasting and content creation experience. Today we're talking about five mindful habits to bring into the new year for more clarity and creativity. Recommended episodes: Ep 55: MENTAL FITNESS FOR ENTREPRENEURS WITH SOCARY RODRÍGUEZ Getting ready to launch and need help? Checkout my Podcast Strategy Sessions Need...

The tricky thing with pivoting is that there isn't an exact roadmap on how to do. So, what to do then? In today's episode, I talk about how to navigate creating content during a business pivot. MY FAVORITE PHOTO AND VIDEO GEAR* https://kit.co/focusandbloom *I may receive a small commission from purchases made. TOOLS and RESOURCES I USE IN MY BUSINESS https://www.focusandbloomstudios.com/toolsandre...

Get ready for this reflection and planning session to help you wrap up the year and step into the new one with purpose and intention. Recommended episodes: Ep 30: Are you setting S.M.A.R.T.E.R. Goals? MY FAVORITE PHOTO AND VIDEO GEAR* https://kit.co/focusandbloom *I may receive a small commission from purchases made. TOOLS and RESOURCES I USE IN MY BUSINESS https://www.focusandbloomstudios.com/too...

I recently had the pleasure of talking with Ana Xavier on The Podcast Space to talk about bilingual content creation, mindset and the podcast industry in Hispanic Markets. The power of bilingual content in podcasting is immense. Not only does it allow creators to reach a broader audience, but it also provides an opportunity for listeners to connect on a deeper level with the content. In this podca...

Sometimes you just need a break. Whether it is because you are proactively taking breaks for your physical and mental well being, other times you are forced to take a break due to illness, maybe you’re burnout, or maybe your no longer feeling that creative spark that initially moved you to start your podcast. I’m Yesenia a photographer turned video podcast and strategy coach and on today’s episode...

Holiday marketing isn't about changing your fonts to match the season. In episode 67 I'm joined by Brand Strategist for Small Businesses, Enid Casablanca from @rawmade who shares several creative strategies to help you market your business during the holiday while staying true to your brand's messaging. One of these strategies lives inside your email settings! This episode is packed with real...

In this second part of a two-part series on how to market your podcast I talk about marketing your podcast on Instagram. MY FAVORITE PHOTO AND VIDEO GEAR*https://kit.co/focusandbloom*I may receive a small commission from purchases made. MY FAVORITE BUSINESS RESOURCES Honey Book - Get HoneyBook for 20% off for one year with my referral linkhttp://share.honeybook.com/yesenia529864 ShootProof http://...

Today’s video is part 1 of a 2 part series on how to market your podcast. In this video, I’ll be sharing the steps I take before I record an episode, to ensure that I have everything I need to promote the show and the episode itself. MY FAVORITE PHOTO AND VIDEO GEAR*https://kit.co/focusandbloom*I may receive a small commission from purchases made. MY FAVORITE BUSINESS RESOURCES Honey Book - Get Ho...

In this episode, I'm joined by Valery from Podcast Planners. Valery shares her tips on what things to have when launching a podcast whether you are DIYing your production or thinking on becoming a podcast manager. Connect with Valery:Website: https://thepodcastplanners.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepodcastplanners/ MY FAVORITE PHOTO AND VIDEO GEAR*https://kit.co/focusandbloom*I may r...

In this episode, I share my thought process to creating content for my podcast and YouTube channel in multiple languages. MY FAVORITE PHOTO AND VIDEO GEAR*https://kit.co/focusandbloom*I may receive a small commission from purchases made. MY FAVORITE BUSINESS RESOURCES Honey Book - Get HoneyBook for 20% off for one year with my referral linkhttp://share.honeybook.com/yesenia529864 ShootProof http:/...

In today's episode, I'm sharing 5 steps to take to monetize your podcast. I'm also sharing the two ways I've been monetizing my podcast even with a small audience!   MY FAVORITE PHOTO AND VIDEO GEAR*https://kit.co/focusandbloom*I may receive a small commission from purchases made. MY FAVORITE BUSINESS RESOURCES Honey Book - Get HoneyBook for 20% off for one year with my referral linkhttp://share.h...

In this episode, I walk you through my video podcast production workflow from start to finish.  Download the Free Video Podcast Launch Guidehttps://focusandbloomstudios.com/resources/videpodcastlaunchguide   MY FAVORITE PHOTO AND VIDEO GEAR*https://kit.co/focusandbloom*I may receive a small commission from purchases made. MY FAVORITE BUSINESS RESOURCES Honey Book - Get HoneyBook for 20% off for on...

Should you start an audio only podcast or should you go all with a video podcast format? Learn the pros and cons of both and stick around for my thoughts on both. THE PODCAST Checkout the Shownotes of The Focus & Bloom Podcast https://www.focusandbloomstudios.com/shownotes FREEBIE: Download my Free Video Marketing Gear List and Strategy Worksheet https://view.flodesk.com/pages/5f283696406ce8002664...

Business Coach Elise Colson, joins us on the podcast to share her take on how to land dream clients without getting burnt.  In this episode we discuss: Building The Dream Client Trifecta What are some early pitfalls you often see that can signal us that we need to review our systems and workflows? What does that 3 step phase process look like?  [Networking plan, Content creation plan, and Follow u...

What actions can we take when we know that we need to step outside our comfort zone and step into our best self and show our full potential? Genesis Amaris Kemp joins us in this episode to talk about how we can take control of our career. In this episode we discuss: Realizing the moment when something needs to be changed. Actions we can take to step outside our comfort zone       Checkout the Show...

In today's episode we dive into ways to create additional streams of income for photographers with guest Aubrey Westlund In this episode we discuss:00:00 Intro03:33 What is stock photography and how can you get started selling stock photography? 06:00 Finding Stock Photography Agencies10:21 How can stock make room for more creativity in your business?12:53 What can you do to simplify the process o...

Mental Fitness is he capability to handle life’s challenges with a more positive mindset and less stress. Socary Rodríguez, joins us in this episode to talk about positive intelligence for entrepreneurs, how to identify some of those ”saboteurs” so we can become our best self, and live our purpose.

In this episode, I walk you through five ways you can use podcasting to amplify your brands authority. Checkout the Show notes of The Focus & Bloom Podcast https://www.focusandbloomstudios.com/shownotes   Honey Book - Get HoneyBook for 20% off for one year with my referral link http://share.honeybook.com/yesenia529864   Let's Connect:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/focusandbloomstudios/  Yout...

In today's episode I am joined by Sandra Hinojosa-Ludwig, author of "Chica Why Not?: How to Live with Intention and Manifest a Life That Loves You Back" Sandra talks about Creativity and Growth as part of the six steps to creating a life with intention. The six steps outlined in her book Chica, why not? will transform your life, as you learn to align with the Universe and its plans for you, and au...

If pivoting is on the horizon for your business, are you in the middle of a pivot? If you said yes to either of those, this episode is for you because we will be going over what to consider when  content marketing. You might be thinking about ways to communicate that to your audience, especially if you’ve already grown an audience.    Checkout the Full Show Notes at: https://focusandbloomstudios.c...