The Portrait Mode Podcast

In this engaging conversation, Coach Jason Aubry and Jake Carr explore the importance of mindset, culture, and self-awareness in coaching, leadership, and personal development. | They discuss how to build a winning mentality, the power of branding and imagery, and the significance of self-care and identity for long-term success.keywordscoaching, leadership, mindset, culture, self-awareness, brandi...

Portrait Mode Podcast – Show Notes Episode: Jake Carr & Andy Herrick (Founder, Untied) Topic: Stress-Free Accounting, Business Growth & the Power of Portrait Photography Jake Carr sits down with Andy Herrick, founder of Untied — a high-touch, relationship-driven bookkeeping and accounting firm based in Texas. They discuss building a business through referrals, hiring for culture, developin...

Podcast Summary: Portrait Mode with Kristen Ziman Guest: Kristen Ziman - Former Police Chief, Author, Keynote Speaker, Executive Coach Duration: ~35 minutes Main Theme: The power of self-confidence, presence, and human connection through the lens of leadership and personal growth 1. Leadership Through Crisis Kristen served 30 years with Aurora Police Department, becoming the first female police ch...

In this conversation, Jake Carr and Jonelle Marie Carter explore the themes of self-worth, creativity, and personal development. They discuss the importance of valuing one's gifts, overcoming the inner critic, and the power of connection and support. The conversation emphasizes the need for action to drive motivation and results, as well as the significance of creating rituals and environments...

Welcome to the Portrait Mode Podcast! In this episode, host Jake Carr sits down with Hope McGrath, a personal trainer, 1st Phorm ambassador and community captain, and mom of two from Dwight, Illinois. They dive deep into sustainable fitness, New Year's resolutions, and how to build healthy habits that actually stick—even with a chaotic schedule. Hope shares her journey from being criticized fo...

Introduction: The start of a new year often brings a surge of motivation to pursue fitness goals. In the latest episode of the Portrait Mode podcast, Jake Carr and Mike Donatelli discuss the importance of being intentional about fitness and how to sustain motivation throughout the year. This conversation dives deep into actionable strategies that can help you maintain your fitness journey long aft...

In this episode of the Portrait Mode Podcast I visit with Kendrick Coats—former athletic trainer turned licensed associate therapist—for a candid conversation about athlete anxiety, parent pressure, burnout, and what happens when sports ends. They explore NIL-era expectations, identity beyond performance, and why being “seen, heard, and valued” is foundational to mental health. Kendrick shares wha...

This Special Edition of The Portrait Mode Podcast features a talk I presented at the GLOW Women's leadership event in Joliet, IL on October 19th, 2025 We are currently securing guests for a full line-up of The Portrait Mode Podcast in 2026. Please subscribe so you don't miss any of the exciting new episodes coming soon. Jake

This special edition of the portrait mode podcast features a keynote talk delivered at the Stressed Leaders Conference in June of 2025. www. StressedLeaders.com

Today I am joined by Isaac Telford, founder of IT Vlogs and the man behind a Day of the Life a Marine on YouTube. His channel grew to over 20,000 subscribers as he document his days as a Corporal in the Marine Corps. Now that his time as Marine is complete we thank him for his service, discuss the risks involved with sharing the behind the scenes of the Marine Corps and talk about moving on to the...

In this episode of The Portrait Mode Podcast I visit and photograph my friend from Supplement Superstores Kate Grunloh in his Podcast Studio. We talk about how to turn your scrolling on Instagram into a tool for learning, how to "Get Out There" and start living the life you intend to live and we discuss the importance of using your portrait as motivation to show progress and build confid...

My goal as a servant leader is to convince 7 million people to take their portrait, frame it and hang it on the wall. This a recording of my PortraitMode talk at the TCSA Transformation 2025 event held at Joliet Junior College. TCSA is Transformation Creates Self Affirmation and is an organization started by my friend Jerry Curl. Your can learn more at www. TCSAleadership.com Start at the 7 minute...

In this episode one of the former high school athletes we photographed, turned entrepreneur and school board candidate Ryan Kodat joins us for a conversation about the stress and rewards of owning you own business, the challenges of parenting, the cost of consistency and the importance of placing your current portrait on the wall.

The first Portrait Mode Episode of 2025. I am joined by teacher, coach, entrepreneur and my fellow personal development guru Justin Eggenberger. Join us as we discuss the positive impacts of Youth Wrestling, how to teach your children about money and the power or making changes 1% at a time. If you want to know more about Justin or contact him about his many business ventures please email me at ja...

On this episode of the The Portrait Mode Podcast I am joined by Brandon Heiss, President of FJ Westcott Lighting. Brandon provides history on the FJ line of products and tells us about the new FJ800 and FJ400s. We talk convenience and durability and he tells a real world story about how the FJ products are used for NFL team media days. Stay to the end to hear some important tips about how "Po...

This special edition of the podcast contains the audio from my presentation at the 2025 School and Sports Photographers Annual Convention in Las Vegas. The presentation was for photographers but anyone in the service industry can benefit from the content of this presentation.

Join us for a quick conversation with Photoday.com's Customer Success Manager Stevie Williams as we discuss the advantages of Photoday and how their services can help you grow your volume photography business. This is meant to be a supplement to my presentation at SPAC and if you are viewing or listing on January 24th or 25th please visit the Photoday booth at the SPAC show! Thank you to Stevi...

In this episode I visit with Paul Rotter, director of Marketing for Miller's Lab and MPIX.com. Miller's Lab has been our lab partner since the very beginning of our business and MPIX.com is the best online direct to consumer photo labs in the industry. Paul and I have a spirited discussion about the importance of printing your images and displaying them on the wall. We talk parenting, leadership a...

In this episode of The Portrait Mode Podcast I have the pleasure to photograph retired Chief Henson. Chief is not only my morning golfing buddy but has a been a mentor and role model for how to be an upstanding member of the community and a great father. Join us for a spirited discussion about managing family priorities, making tough decisions and the importance of your portrait and what it repres...

This episode features the recording of my presentation to the workshop participants at the Summit Lighting Workshop in Denver Colorado. If you would like to know more about Summit Workshops you can visit them at www.summitworkshops.com In this episode: From RUT to ROUTINE Your One Decision The Power of Your Portrait Portrait Mode

In this episode we visit with Amanda J. Cain the in-house photographer for the NBA Detroit Pistons. Amanda and I were both faculty members at the Summit Photography Lighting Workshop in Denver.  Amanda’s photography journey has taken her from skateparks to the NHL and eventually landed her with her favorite team the Detroit Pistons.  She brings great perspective on standing up for yourself, knowin...

In this episode of the The Portrait Mode Podcast I am joined by thought leader and communications strategist Arthur Zards. Arthur is the founder of LabZ a company dedicated to helping people share their deeper truths by becoming better speakers and communicators. Arthur has also been the director of the TEDx Naperville event and is where we met almost 12 years ago. Arthur has been instrumental in...

This special episode is an audio version of my keynote talk at the Stressed Leaders Retreat for Educators that took place June 24th and 25th. Thank you to Dan Stecken for allowing me to be a part of this exciting Inaugural Event. #Stress #Routine #Confidence #Importance of Portraits #Legacy #Portrait Mode

In this episode Jake photographs Mike Donetelli, Fitness Coach on his Best Day Ever. You see every day is Mike's Best Day Ever. Find out the story behind the Best Day Ever and learn more about Mike's attitude toward fitness and his tips for working out when you think you don't have time. Mike is only 23 but he wise way beyond his years and his energy and attitude towards fitness and li...

In this episode of the Portrait Mode Podcast Jake is joined by Photographer Matt Hernandez.  The episode was recorded in Matt’s studio in Paducah Kentucky. Jake flips the script and let’s Matt take his updated portrait for his office.  Topics include: How to teach confidence to your kids 10,000 Hour Rule 75 Hard How Faith Plays a Role Work Hard, Do the Right Thing   Mentioned in the episode Matt H...