The Wider Lens: Powered by Focus on Women

Today's guest is Leah de Leon! Leah is an award-winning Filipina-American documentary filmmaker and photographer. She's a co-founder, director, and producer at Unreel Stories, a San Diego-based production company where she creates branded films and original short documentaries. Her recent short documentary, We Are Like Waves , was released with the L.A. Times and is being considered for...

Today's guest is Brooke Embry! Brooke is a Los Angeles-based artist and the founder of Tidepool Reps, an artist agency representing eight photographers and directors. You can keep up with Brooke by following her on Instagram or visiting her website ! Remember to stay safe and keep your creative juices flowing! --- Tech/Project Management Tools (*these are affiliate links) Buzzsprout * Airtabl...

Today's guest is Abigail Cockcroft! Abi is the shoot producer at Giles Christopher Photography. She has a background in TV, commercials, and film, and has worked on various BBC projects. You can keep up with Abi by visiting her website ! Remember to stay safe and keep your creative juices flowing! --- Tech/Project Management Tools (*these are affiliate links) Buzzsprout * Airtable * 17hats *...

Today's guest is Mica McCook! Mica is a food photographer based in Austin, Texas. who believes that food photography requires an inquisitive palate and a profound love of color. Her style is vibrant, fresh, colorful, and dramatic. In 2015 when she visited Philadelphia for the first time and made a stop at Reading Terminal Market, she knew that she wanted to create the reading terminal experie...

Today's guest is Amanda J. Cain! Amanda is a professional photographer raised in Detroit who now calls the Bay Area home. She is the first Black female team photographer for the San Jose Sharks .  She is passionate about women's sports and enabling young creatives to find their passion. You can follow Amanda on Instagram and Twitter to keep up with her amazing work! Remember to stay safe...

Today's guest is Stephnie O'Dell! Stephanie is the founder of Celebrate the Gray, a project that represents over 150+ gray-haired models and 300+ influencers aged 50 and over. They work with brands to understand who the 50+ woman is and how she wants to be represented. To learn more about Celebrate the Gray, check out the website ! To follow Stephnie, head to her LinkedIn ! Remember to s...

Today's guest is Jana Jarosz! She's a creative director with FCB Health working in the wellness and health sector. She previously has held positions at Deutsch, Publicis, and a number of others. You can keep up with Jana by connecting with her on LinkedIn or visiting her Instagram ! Remember to stay safe and keep your creative juices flowing! --- This episode is sponsored by Found. At Fo...

Today's guest is Karen Williams! Karen is a photo director, producer, and visual storyteller with over ten years of experience at major media and brands. She has created and art-directed images for campaigns that include Square, Airbnb, AARP, Masterclass, Wired, and San Francisco Magazine, as well as producing hundreds of photo shoots spanning the entire creative process, from securing talent...

Today's episode is a continuation of our conversation with Zara Katz ! If you haven't already listened to part 1, you might ant to start there. Zara is a filmmaker and photo producer specializing in crafting character-driven visual stories. She is currently the photography director at NBC News and has contributed work to the New York Times Lens blog, Time magazine, Medium, The Guardian,...

Today's episode features the first part of our conversation with Zara Katz ! Zara is a filmmaker and photo producer specializing in crafting character-driven visual stories. She is currently the photography director at NBC News and has contributed work to the New York Times Lens blog, Time magazine, Medium, The Guardian, US Pop Up magazine, and many more. She is also the co-director and produ...

Today we're talking to Karolina Edgren !  She is a Swedish art director living and working in San Francisco at the advertising agency Argonaut. You can follow and message Karolina on her LinkedIn page! If you would like to get involved with Focus On Women: you can sponsor a season of the show , be a corporate sponsor, or join as a member. Remember to stay safe and keep your creative juices fl...

Allison Soto Morales is Las Fotos Project’s Development Manager. Las Fotos Project’s mission is to elevate the voices of teenage girls and gender-expansive youth from communities of color through photography and mentoring, empowering them to channel their creativity for the benefit of themselves, their community, and future careers. Learn more about Las Fotos by visiting the website or by giving t...

Today's guest is Rebecca Shalloway! Rebecca is an art director and creative manager based in New York City. She's a strategic creative thinker, maker, and visual storyteller with years of experience leading marketing campaigns for some of the nations leading retailers such as Target and Bed, Bath, and Beyond. Check out Rebecca's work on her website and give her a follow on Instagram...

Today's guest is Jenna Close! She is the director of photography at Buck the Cubicle, a small but mighty San Diego-based visual storytelling agency that partners with values-driven brands to create videos and photos that speak to your audience. Check out Buck the Cubicle on LinkedIn or by visiting the website ! If you would like to get involved with Focus On Women: you can sponsor a season of...

Today we're talking to Emily Heller from Jellybean Reps. Emily is a former advertising art producer who created Jellybean in order to showcase and nurture exciting new talent. Her roster of artists is passionate about image making and pushing their skills and curiosity to pioneer new media. You can find Emily on Instagram or reach out to her on her website ! If you would like to get involved...

Today's guest is Jena Carlin. She is a Midwest-based commercial, food, and lifestyle photographer. On top of that, she's a videographer, stylist, and art director. To learn more about Jena and keep up with her, check out her Instagram or her website ! If you would like to get involved with Focus On Women: you can sponsor a season of the show , be a corporate sponsor, or join as a member....

Today's guest is Gina Fox! Gina is a prop and wardrobe stylist in Maine! Gina is talking all about how she took her start as an assistant and turned it into a successful and fulfilling career in styling. Keep up with Gina by giving her a follow over on Instagram ! If you would like to get involved with Focus On Women: you can sponsor a season of the show , be a corporate sponsor, or join as a...

Today's guest is Darcie Adler! She's the founder of The Spin Style Agency, a full-service creative styling agency based in Atlanta, Georgia. She was also one of Focus on Women's first supporters when we met at our first in-person happy hour in 2018! Keep up with Darcie by following her on Instagram or checking out her website ! If you would like to get involved with Focus On Women:...

Today's guest is Wendy Wei! Wendy is a photographer and videographer specializing in storytelling in the music industry. She also holds a wealth of marketing experience working with non-profit, corporate and international organizations. Make sure you check out Wendy's work on her Instagram or her website ! If you would like to get involved with Focus On Women: you can sponsor a season of...

Please welcome Erica Fite to the Focus on Women podcast! Erica is the co-founder of Fancy, a strategically driven creative agency focused on elevating what matters for brands, women, and the world. Fancy is dedicated to making great work that does great things. Learn more about Erica by visiting her website or LinkedIn page! If you would like to get involved with Focus On Women: you can sponsor a...

Today's guest is Joanie Simon! Joanie is a food photographer, educator, and author with years of experience in the industry.  Learn even more about Joanie by visiting her website or checking out her YouTube channel ! If you would like to get involved with Focus On Women: you can sponsor a season of the show , be a corporate sponsor, or join as a member. Remember to stay safe and keep your cre...

Today's guest is Sally Bjornson! She is the founder of Sally Reps, an agency representing photographers, directors, and stylists based in Seattle. Before starting her agency, Sally held marketing and advertising roles at various advertising agencies and consumer product companies, including Nike, Eastman Kodak, Nordstrom, Wexley School for the Girls, and VOICE Advertising, which was her own a...

Lysa Pelletier-Gibbs is a fashion and product stylist based in Massachusetts and repped by Anchor Artists. Today, Lysa is talking all about how she got her start, her best tips for navigating the industry, and where she's going from here. You can keep up with Lysa by following her on Instagram or checking out her new podcast, Senior Moments ! If you would like to get involved with Focus On Wo...

Natalia Robert is an architectural and interior photographer based in the San Diego area, as well as the founder of The Grove Studio–a collective she has created for other female interior and architectural photographers. It is a place to share resources, rates, business tips, and more. Keep up with Natalia by visiting her website and following her on Instagram ! If you would like to get involved w...

Today’s guest is Patti Schumann! She is the founder of Schumann & Company, an artist agency representing a select award-winning group of photographer/directors from across North America. She is based in Chicago and has been working in her industry for over two decades! She is recognized for her commitment to delivering smart and innovative solutions with extraordinary work from artists at the...