Play It Brave Podcast

Have you ever heard of Curiosity Marketing? These psychology-driven marketing techniques are SO powerful in converting your audience into paying clients. I invited my Psychology Expert/Photographer friend, Jodi Anne onto the podcast to drop all the info on Curiosity Marketing and how YOU can use it to CONNECT and CONVERT without feeling salesy. Ready to dive in? Hit play. About Jodi Anne: Jodi is...

Not experiencing the success you crave? We all have our blindspots, and in this episode I'm sharing the 11 most common blocks to success that my clients and students often face. Maybe this episode will give you the awareness and awakening you need to step into your power and reach your goals! SHOW NOTES:  https://darcybenincosa.com/play-it-brave/ success-blocks

How many hours do you spend editing a wedding or shoot? Probably too many, right? In this episode of the Play It Brave Podcast, I present my very first threesome! Erich Mcvey and the geniuses behind Goodlight Presets joined me in a chat about all things film and digital in a world where creativity is queen! This team of top-notch photographers collectively created the presets to end all presets. H...

Have you ever thought about reverse engineering your career around your life? Gone are the days of work work work to make more money. On today's episode, my special guest Daniel Kim and I chat about how we can all design careers that fit our dream life instead of making our life fit into our careers. You may need to hear this one, friend… YOU are not defined by your career. YOU have the opportunit...

Are you ready to decrease your weekend workload, but also grow your business and bottom line? Our expert guest, Emily, of Anna Delores Photography joins me on this episode to help you reach your full earning potential by sharing her knowledge about hiring an associate team. If you want to be more than an employee in your business and step into the CEO role, then hit play to dive in! About Emily Lo...

It's a new year full of fresh goals, dreams, and standards – and if you're not dreaming of tripling your income this year, then put that on your vision board right now and hit play. This episode is three parts. In part one I announce some big things coming in 2022 that you've all been waiting for. Part two is my standards for this year that I think you should implement in your life as well. And fi...

To end the 2021 season of the Play it Brave Podcast, my dear friend Paul Von Rieter interviews me about my life, brand, and my biggest takeaways from 2021. Our stories of joy, healing, heartbreak, love, and adventure are what build personal brands. We're in a world that is seeking connection in new ways (since we can't just hang out in a pub and share a drink these days). So to end Season 4 with a...

If you're a photographer in the wedding industry right now, then you might identify yourself as a Light & Airy or Dark & Moody style photographer. It's easy to just lump ourselves into one or the other categories, but in this episode of the podcast, fellow film photographer, Patrick Le joins me in a conversation about the in-between of the two styles and how it's important to understand light and...

Are you unsure of what to say on an initial call with a potential client? Maybe you're afraid to even get on the phone with them… In this episode, Ben Hartley and I discuss the importance in communicating your value, and how to do that in a natural way that doesn't feel sales-y so that you can book more high-end packages. Sound too good to be true? Tune in to hear an example of what a bad and a go...

Do you believe you have to have the best planner connections in order to book luxury clients? Think again. This chat with luxury French photographer friend, Audrey Neracoulis, proves that an impeccable portfolio is your strongest asset when it comes to booking luxury, and she shares her secrets to getting there. From styled shoot, portfolio curation, and networking tips – this episode is chock ful...

If you're anything like me and you work from home, or have just fallen into a rut of not getting ready everyday, do yourself a favor and tune into this episode. My good friend Alison Lumbatis joins me to chat about the power of getting dressed everyday. Feeling confident, empowered, and WORTHY not only affects how you show up into the world, but it affects the decisions you make too. Imagine if yo...

Calling all photographers! If you feel burnt out by shot lists, formulas, posing, and overall wedding redundancy, then tune into this raw and real conversation with Celebrity Photographer, John Dolan. We chat all about using a "less is more" approach to photographing weddings that allows for magic to unfold, and what photography clichés need to go so that we can get back to the real meaning behind...

Have you ever wondered what it might be like to be an Interior Photographer? Today's guest, Lindsey Salazar took her photography skills and put them to use photographing homes and has since been published in countless publications such as People, The Wall Street Journal, Architectural Digest, and more. She's mastered the art of photographing interiors, and you can too! Tune in to learn her tricks...

In today's episode I'm fan-girling a little bit as I interview one of my favorite artists, Fia Forsström. Fia is known for her   inspirational lyrics that inspire and motivate spiritual journeys all around the world. Fia and I chat about what inspires her music, and her thoughts on the healing power of using your voice. Tune in to be enchanted by this beautiful soul. About Fia: Based in the countr...

If you're into learning about Enneagrams, Archetypes, Myers Briggs, or other modes of identifying your personality, this episode is for you! Knowing your Spirit Animal is just another modality to getting to know yourself better, and my friend Fox   is my go-to girl. She paired her intuition with her background in Veterinary Science to step into her super power of being an Animal Reader. In this ep...

Have you ever craved time away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life? Maybe you're looking for ways to connect in deeper ways with your family or your creativity… This conversation with my friend Jaime Fenwick is filled with endless ideas of how you can tap into the art of slow living, whether it be a total lifestyle change or just a few small tweaks to your everyday habits. It's time to ste...

Do you find yourself often in a place of guilt, shame, fear or anxiety? Maybe you suffer from perfectionism? In this episode I dive into all the ways that you can move out of that space and into one of abundance and love. It's time to harness your thoughts and beliefs so that you can live the most beautiful life that you possibly can. Hit play to check in with where you're at and how you can becom...

Today the tables are turned and my mastermind sister and master copywriter, Dawn Apuan is interviewing me about what mistakes business owners and entrepreneurs often make when it comes to their businesses and brands. When it comes to getting seen, making money, and living a beautiful life that you dream of, it's really all about these 6 things that you may or may not be doing… Tune in to hear if y...

Ask yourself this one question: If you could ask for one thing from the universe, what would it be? Today's conversation with mastermind alum, Afrik Armando, is one of my favorites and we dive into all the ways to making your biggest dreams come true. We chat about what led him from a life with less than $1000 to his name to becoming a 6-figure CEO in less than a year. Spoiler alert: it's not as h...

If you feel stuck in the budget wedding hamster wheel, then this episode is for you! In this Hot Seat episode, I give Lauren Galla-Rini some simple tips that can help her transform her brand, vendor relationships, and portfolio to attract the luxury clientele that she dreams of. Say goodbye to burlap and say hello to Vogue-worthy details! Hit play to find out how.     About Lauren Galla-Rini: Laur...

Today we're diving into the ever-popular question about how to get booked for destination weddings without having a destination wedding portfolio. In this Hot Seat episode with fellow-photographer, Juliana Cole, I'm giving you the ultimate action plan that will have you waking up to a view of the Eiffel Tower in no time. Hit play to hear all the details!     About Juliana Cole: Juliana Cole is a N...

The title of this podcast "Play It Brave" couldn't be more fitting today as I share my insights on how most of us are giving away our power to others, how to stop this vicious cycle, and what amazing life we can create when we're in a place of empowerment. (hint: it involves more money & freedom) If you feel disempowered in your business, your relationships, or life in general, this episode is for...

As Europe begins to open its doors again, it may be a little while longer until you're back in France, grabbing a warm baguette on your way to enjoy a leisurely stroll along the Seine. And that's okay! This episode isn't to be missed–no matter when you're headed back across the Atlantic, Yanique Frances and I are here to share how you can sprinkle a little French woman chic into your every day.  H...

If you've been putting off creating passive income for yourself, this episode is for YOU! Get the ultimate kick in the butt and tips for launching your passive income streams from the passive income expert, Lisa Johnson who has been featured in Forbes, The Guardian, and other international publications for her multi-million dollar strategies and insight. Hit play to dive in and get your healthy do...

Do your photoshoots feel cookie cutter? Do you ever have an unhappy client? Are you just looking to find better ways to connect with and pose your clients? Today's guest is a psychology expert and talented photographer, Jodi Anne, who has some really helpful methods backed by psychology to create a better client experience full of trust, communication, and beautiful photos that don't feel posed. T...