Posers with Jodi Hendricks

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...

Let’s be real—these are the questions photographers actually need answers to. In this episode, I’m answering 7 burning listener questions about the messy, behind-the-scenes realities of running a photography business. From boundaries to branding, awkward sales objections to hiring help—this one is brutally honest, highly tactical, and full of stories that’ll make you laugh, nod, and rethink your w...

Let’s cut to it—if you’re still asking, “How do I raise my prices?” you’re asking the wrong damn question. In this episode, I'm diving into the real reason clients ghost, question your rates, or drop the “we’re going with someone cheaper” line—and it has nothing to do with your talent, gear, or experience. It all comes down to perceived value —how people feel about your work before they ever...

Ever scroll Instagram, see another photographer with 40+ inquiries, and suddenly feel like your business is crumbling? Cool. Me too. In this episode, I’m talking about something that every creative deals with but no one really talks about: the brutal spiral of social comparison—and why it hits photographers especially hard. We’re unpacking why your brain literally can’t help comparing, why the int...

You know that instant ick you get when someone is just trying way too hard? Turns out, your business can give off that same energy. And when it does? Clients ghost you. In this episode, I'm calling out all the desperate, pick-me energy that’s repelling your dream clients without you even realizing it. If your emails, pricing convos, or social media posts sound even slightly like a business bo...

You ever wonder why some photographers are booked solid while others are scrambling for clients? Spoiler: it’s not just their work. It’s because they’ve positioned themselves as the go-to expert. That’s what I'm getting into today— how to stop competing and start leading. Because if people don’t see you as the best, they won’t book you. Period. I’m breaking down five power moves to build auth...

  After last week’s deep dive into audacity , I'm taking it a step further—because being bold is great, but what does it actually look like in action? Today, we’re talking about the power of creating your own demand and stepping out of the red ocean of competition into a blue ocean where you’re completely unmatched. Most photographers struggle to stand out because they’re unknowingly ble...

After launching Episode 1, I’m feeling fully exposed —like season-one-Real-Housewife-level unfiltered—but that’s exactly why I started this podcast. In this episode, I dive into the scrappy, untamed beginnings of my journey, the three guiding words that shaped my business, and why audacity is the single most important trait for building a brand that actually stands out. Being audacious isn’t just...

Welcome to The Posers Podcast , where we skip the fluff, say the quiet parts out loud, and get real about what it takes to run a successful photography business. This isn’t your average, sugar-coated industry podcast—I'm here to talk about the raw, messy, and unfiltered truth behind photography, business, and everything in between. In this first episode, I’m sharing why I started this podcast, wha...