The Equipped Creatives Podcast

It's OFFICIALLY the Holiday season and Toni and Julia have a fun episode for you today! The girls are gonna be chatting about each of their favorite products they have used this year to add to your holiday wishlist! These items can be great to gift this holiday season for both your photo loving friends and just things we love that you can gift to anyone! The girls are each sharing 5 of their t...

Today we have the amazing interior designer Christina & owner sun soul style interiors. Sun soul styles is an interior design firm based in Hawaii, and they also offer in person and remote servies worldwide. Christina’s work has been featured in Aritechinual digest magazine, HGTV, and more. Her work is unique, has so much character, inviting, and is the DREAMIEST style. Not only are you gonna...

Brides, Wedding Planners/Coordinators and Business Owners, this episode is for you! Today Julia is sitting down with Kauai based Wedding Coordinator, Krisy Zietz. Krisy has worked closely with Julia in the past, and her work has been seen in Vogue Aus & US, as well as many other well known magazines. Whether you’re looking to get into the wedding planning business, you're a future bride, a...

Today, Toni will be your solo host as she is jumping into the topic of making the most out of your location! With the area that Toni lives in, she has not had the advantage as some photographers to photograph in locations that just make it easier to get beautiful photos featuring gorgeous landscapes. Toni has had to tap into getting creative and focusing on making the most out of her sessions when...

Today on the EC Podcast, we have a very special guest, Rachel Traxler, a photography business coach that helps photographers connect with their aligned clients so photographers can work less and serve more. In this episode with Rachel, Toni and Julia dive into some really interesting topics like how to make more while working less, how to book more premium clients, why it's important to think...

In today's episode, Toni and Julia are chatting with Jessica from Social Savvy all about social media. Jessica is talking all about leveraging the right type of content, how to identify content that resonates with your followers, storytelling in content, and so much more. This episode will definitely be one where you want to take notes so get ready! Socials: @equippedcreatives @juliakathleenph...

Why is copywriting so important for your business? Today, the girls are chatting all about copywriting with Abby Hess, owner of Studio Tell, a copywriting studio for creatives who believe in clear marketing & ethical copy. They dive deep into why copywriting is a game changer for your business, what it’s like to work with a copywriter, how to improve your copy all across the board whether that...

In today’s episode, Toni is sitting down with Jimmy from Second Society to chat all Second Shooting. Jimmy is the owner of Second Society, a growing community of high-level shooters located throughout the USA. Jimmy and Toni have a refreshing conversation about second shooting and what it means to be a good second shooter as well as a good lead shooter when it comes to working with other shooters...

Are you a biz owner wanting to improve your workflow? This is the episode for you! Toni and Julia are deep diving into the specifics of their workflow: having an efficient workflow, how to manage owning a business and wearing more than one hat, and all the reasons why having a solid workflow game plan is one of the most important parts of running your business. Whether you’re a photographer like T...

As a photographer, are you wondering how AI will affect you and your career (in both positive and negative ways)? Today, the girls are discussing all things AI with the CEO of Narrative, James Broadbent. Whether you’re experienced with AI or totally unfamiliar — James dives into this topic in a way where there is something for everyone. This is going to be juicy if you’re wanting to learn more abo...

Today Toni and Julia are chatting about the 10 things they wish they knew before starting a business! If you’re starting a new business or jumping into the entrepreneurship world, the girls hope you walk away from this episode with some helpful tools & tips to make your journey feel a bit smoother! Grab your notebooks or whatever you use to take notes & get ready to write down a bunch of g...

Today the girls are welcoming legendary luxury wedding photographer Anni Graham on the podcast today! Anni is on the podcast today to discuss her journey into the wedding photography space, as well as pivoting into shooting intimate elopements & now luxury weddings! Anni has so much wisdom and incredible advice on how to tell a story and evoke a feeling through your images, as well as finding...

Welcome to a new series called “Hot Topic" -- a series where Julia and Toni chat about their take on a hot topic. Today’s topic is dating & relationships! This is gonna be a juicy episode so whether you’re single, in a relationship, married, or just simply want to hear the girls' hot take on this subject, this episode is for you! Get your hot drink ready and listen up as Toni and Juli...

In today's episode, Toni and Julia are talking about a taboo topic: money. Especially as young women in the entrepreneurship space, this topic is not frequently talked about. But today, the girls waned to share the raw & the real aspects of finances: some of the things they wish we knew in the beginning of their careers, how they grew their businesses, how to raise your prices, how to crea...

Today’s episode is a FUN, but also juicy episode! This is gonna be a fun chatty episode where Toni and Julia sit down and ask each other questions they have not asked each other before in their friendship! They ask everything from deep questions, difficult questions and get into conversations that will make you think. So how well do Toni and Julia actually know about each other? Stay tuned! Social...

Brides, are you in need of a complete do's and don'ts list for your wedding day? Look no further! In today's episode, Toni and Julia talking all about the do’s and don'ts when it comes to planning your wedding! The girls are giving you their take from two wedding vendors that have been in the biz for 10+ years and have worked over 100 weddings collectively. They wanted to create an episode to help...

Today Toni and Julia are diving deep into one of their most requested topics: Destination Wedding and Couples Photography. Have you ever wondered: How do you book clients in a different state or country? What do I even charge for destination photography? How do I attract my ideal clients? Toni and Julia are answering all your juicy questions with the amazing Hannah Elise Photo and Photos by Sarah...

Today's episode is not only for photographers & videographers, it’s also for all the future brides listening in. Today Toni and Julia are going to be covering the importance of finding a good photographer/videographer team so your wedding day runs smoothly with their videographer friend Zane Persaud! Zane is sharing tips on how to better the relationship between vendors, advice he has for phot...

In today’s episode, Toni and Julia are sitting down with documentary style wedding and family photographer Kaley from Kansas. Kaley is truly an artist and takes a cinematic approach to her work while creating emotion & connection you can actually feel through her images! Photographers, you’re gonna wanna listen to this episode! The girls are going over documenting authentic images, creating a...

In today's episode, the girls thought it would be fitting to sit down and do some reflections on this past year. As the new year is quickly approaching, they wanted to both share with you some of their 2023 goals: both personal and business. The girls did a similar episode last year around this time and thought it was a great way to share with you all what’s been going on with them, and hopefully...

In today's holiday themed episode as a part of our 12 days of Christmas, the girls are doing a "this or that: holiday edition" episode featuring Toni's husband, Brett! They answer questions ranging from "Michael Buble or Mariah Carey?", "Christmas Eve or Christmas Day?", and so much more! Sit back, grab a hot cocoa, and get into the Christmas spirit! Socials: @equippedcreatives @juliakathleenphoto...

Today the girls are going to be chatting about a topic that is HUGE for running and marketing your business today: Instagram reels. Toni and Julia are sitting down with entrepreneur and photographer Angela Shae to chat the ins and outs of reels. Angela Shae is the owner of Social Templates Co., a company that provides made for you reel templates. The girls talk about all things reels, how to go vi...

Want to know the secrets to building a six figure business? Today Julia is sitting down with Jayleigh Flood, an incredible destination wedding photographer, entrepreneur, educator, mom & so much more. Jayleigh built her business from the ground up in multiple locations, grew her business from home and turned it into a successful six figure earning career all while maintaining a healthy work li...

If you’re a photographer, you know there's so many different products out there and it can feel pretty overwhelming. Today on the Equipped Creatives Podcast, Toni and Julia are going to be sharing the products that they use on a daily basis to help run their businesses. The products that they mention are some of their most used items and just some of the things that they loved using over the years...

In need of a few goals to finish off the year strong? The girls have got you covered! It’s officially FALL and that is usually everyone’s busy season but ESPECIALLY photographers. To try to keep you on track, motivated, and goal minded without getting lost in the craziness, Toni and Julia each wrote 5 professional and personal goals down. This episode will inspire you to lean into those goals set...