Today, I am excited to talk about a special event that brings together communities to support a vital cause: "The Kidney Walk." In this video, we'll highlight the significance of the Kidney Walk, its impact, and the inspiring stories that come from participating in this important event. This episode is made in collboration with Dr. Mo host of the Kidney Zone Podcast.Learn more about the Kidney Walk or Find a Walk Near you:https://www.kidneywalk.org/Register for the kidney walk of Maryland:https:...
Mar 19, 2025•8 min
Have you ever wondered what it takes to build a successful business from the ground up? Download my FREE YouTube for Podcasters Guide here: https://www.focusandbloomstudios.com/youtubeforpodcastersguide Join Yesenia Bocanegra for a special milestone episode as she celebrates a decade of Focus and Bloom Studios and our 100th podcast episode! In this episode, Yesenia, your video podcast and content creation coach, reflects on the incredible journey from year one to year ten. 📸 Year 1: Starting a ...
Jul 26, 2024•14 min
Boost your podcast downloads with these 8 trend-spotting tips! Download my FREE YouTube for Podcasters Guide here: https://www.focusandbloomstudios.com/youtubeforpodcastersguide Discover how to find trends within your podcast content to boost downloads and grow your audience! In this episode, Yesenia shares 8 actionable tips for identifying trends in your own podcast. Learn how to analyze episode performance, track listener feedback, identify popular guests, spot audience demographic patterns, r...
Jul 19, 2024•8 min
Stay consistent with your podcast content even when you're running short on time. Download my FREE YouTube for Podcasters Guide here: https://www.focusandbloomstudios.com/youtubeforpodcastersguide In this episode, Yesenia Bocanegra shares five strategies for creating content when you're short on time. These strategies help you stay consistent in creating and sharing valuable content. Yesenia also provides a bonus tip for when you're really short on time. By implementing these strategies, you can...
Jul 12, 2024•5 min
Imagine turning your podcast into a powerful tool to land speaking gigs! Download my YouTube Strategies for Podcasters Presentation https://www.focusandbloomstudios.com/empoweredpodcasting If you have an urge to communicate a message, teach something, did you know that your podcast could be a tool to help you become a speaker? I want to share with you 5 tips to help you pitch yourself as a speaker using your podcast and my experience from my first time speaking as a podcaster at the Empowered Po...
Jul 05, 2024•8 min
How can you work less and achieve more in your business? Download my FREE YouTube for Podcasters Guide here: https://www.focusandbloomstudios.com/youtubeforpodcastersguide In this episode, Yesenia Bocanegra shares her experience of transitioning from a five-day work week to a four-day work week while still maintaining productivity. She provides several strategies for maximizing productivity and reducing work hours, including identifying key tasks, delegating tasks, automating processes, and sett...
Jun 28, 2024•11 min
In today's episode we dive into ways to create additional streams of income for photographers with guest Aubrey Westlund. Aubrey is a business mentor and consultant for creative entrepreneurs. She helps photographers and designers lighten their workload, transition away from client work, and build multiple streams of income, including passive income, into their business. All so they can build a life of more ease and creative freedom! In this episode we discuss: 00:00 Intro 03:33 What is stock ph...
Jun 21, 2024•24 min
In this episode, podcast marketing expert Ana Xavier shares insights on podcast analytics. She emphasizes that downloads are not the only metric to consider and highlights the importance of looking at themes and connecting points in your episodes. Ana also discusses the significance of the first 30 to 60 seconds of an episode, the impact of episode length on consumption rate, and the value of referencing other episodes. She also addresses the recent news about Spotify and IAB non-certified data....
Jun 14, 2024•34 min
In this episode, Yesenia Bocanegra shares 10 essential growth strategies for podcasters, covering topics such as interactive content creation, monetization, effective storytelling techniques, cross promotion opportunities, diversified content formats, community building, SEO optimization, consistent branding, data-driven decision making, and continuous learning and improvement. 00:00 Introduction 00:57 Monetization Strategies 03:19 Cross Promotion and Collaboration 03:44 Diversified Content Form...
Jun 07, 2024•11 min
Crafting a compelling podcast trailer is a strategic process that can significantly impact your podcast's success. It's important to integrate trailer creation into the overall podcast launch strategy, ensuring alignment with the content, branding, and objectives. In this episode Yesenia shares 5 strategies to help you craft a compelling podcast trailer and answers the age old question of whether or not you should include your podcast trailer in every episode. 00:00 Intro 01:20 Pre-Launch Planni...
May 31, 2024•6 min
Wondering how to streamline your podcast production while keeping your audience engaged? Download my FREE YouTube for Podcasters Guide here: https://www.focusandbloomstudios.com/youtubeforpodcastersguide Creating content can be time-consuming, but having solid workflows and systems is key to successful content creation. This episode kicks off a mini-series on podcasting essentials, sharing strategies to maximize podcast production. Shorter episodes can help gauge audience interest and engagement...
May 24, 2024•5 min
Is your video podcast due for a tune-up? In this episode, Yesenia discusses the importance of conducting a podcast audit to evaluate the production process and identify areas for improvement. From checking audio and video quality, to ensuring that your content aligns with your business goals, and tips for marketing your podcast without the overwhelm. This episode is part of the Podcast Essentials mini series where we dive into weekly strategies to help you elevate every aspect of your podcast. F...
May 17, 2024•5 min
In this episode I share various strategies to help you grow your photography business with a podcast. Recommended Episodes: Podcast Production Workflow: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eRk7HIxrKLA Getting ready to launch and need help? Checkout my Podcast Strategy Sessions Need help to stay consistent with your podcast production? Checkout my Podcast Production Services Learn from me (Free resources)* Video Podcast Launch Guide Favorite Tools and Resources for Businesses and Content Creators * h...
May 10, 2024•6 min
Your podcast's cover art is the first visual cue potential listeners encounter. It has the power to attract attention, stir curiosity, and convince people to click "play". Hence, having compelling podcast cover art is vital to your podcast's success. In this episode from The Podcast Space with Ana Xavier, we unlocked the secrets of creating irresistible podcast cover art. Connect with Ana and The Podcast Space: thepodcastspace.com https://www.youtube.com/@thepodcastspace https://www.instagram.co...
May 03, 2024•44 min
Systems are the backbone of any successful business or content creation experience. In this episode, Yesenia shares tips on how to optimize your systems and workflow for your business and content creation experience. Getting ready to launch and need help? Checkout my Podcast Strategy Sessions Need help to stay consistent with your podcast production? Checkout my Podcast Production Services Learn from me (Free resources)* Video Podcast Launch Guide Favorite Tools and Resources for Businesses and ...
Apr 26, 2024•5 min
In today's episode I am joined by Sandra Hinojosa-Ludwig, author of " Chica Why Not?: How to Live with Intention and Manifest a Life That Loves You Back" Sandra talks about Creativity and Growth as part of the six steps to creating a life with intention. The six steps outlined in her book Chica, why not? will transform your life, as you learn to align with the Universe and its plans for you, and authentically step into the life of your dreams. The world is waiting for you to show up fully and au...
Apr 19, 2024•35 min
Mental Fitness is the capability to handle life’s challenges with a more positive mindset and less stress. On today’s replay episode, I’m joined by Socary Rodríguez, mental fitness coach to talk about positive intelligence for entrepreneurs, how to identify some of those "saboteurs" that might be preventing us to become our best self, live our purpose and Achieve your highest level of impact. Getting ready to launch and need help? Checkout my Podcast Strategy Sessions Need help to stay consisten...
Apr 12, 2024•23 min
This episode explores how podcasting can fit into the marketing funnel as part of mindful content creation. It discusses the different phases of the funnel and how podcasting can be used to create awareness, generate interest, facilitate consideration, drive intent, and ultimately lead to a purchase. The episode also covers the importance of strategic calls to action and ad placement within podcast episodes, as well as the value of nurturing the customer relationship through additional content a...
Apr 05, 2024•10 min
In this episode, I talk about the mindset that went behind shifting away from running a photography business to being a video podcast and content creation coach. Download my FREE YouTube for Podcasters Guide here: https://www.focusandbloomstudios.com/youtubeforpodcastersguide This episode is part of the Mindful Content Creation Series 📒Read the Episode Show Notes https://www.focusandbloompodcast.com ////////////////////////////////////////////////// My Favorite Podcast, Video, and Photo Gear fo...
Mar 29, 2024•14 min
In this episode, Kendall Breitman, Community Manager at Riverside.FM, discusses the importance of community building and shares insights on how to create an engaged and authentic community. She emphasizes the value of connecting with users and understanding their needs and interests. Connect with Kendall and Riverside: IG @kendall_breitman @riverside.fm Conversation Creators by Riverside.fm https://www.facebook.com/groups/riversideconversationcreators Riverside Black Creators HUB - Powered By AL...
Mar 22, 2024•33 min
In this episode we talk about how to embrace imperfect content creation. This episode is part of the Mindful Content Creation series. Getting ready to launch and need help? Checkout my Podcast Strategy Sessions Need help to stay consistent with your podcast production? Checkout my Podcast Production Services Learn from me (Free resources)* Video Podcast Launch Guide Favorite Tools and Resources for Businesses and Content Creators * https://kit.co/focusandbloom *I may receive a small commission f...
Mar 15, 2024•9 min
In this episode, Yesenia and Alitzel Guerrero discuss the challenges of feeling burnt out and disconnected as content creators and entrepreneurs. They explore the concept of the Soft CEO era, where entrepreneurs prioritize depth and purpose over quantifiable metrics. They emphasize the power of podcasting as a tool for creating long-form, meaningful content. They also provide tips for avoiding overthinking and simplifying content creation. Connect with Alitzel IG @alitzelguerrero_ https://alitze...
Mar 08, 2024•29 min
In this episode, I go over importance of mindfulness and slow intentional days in content creation and marketing with a focus on being mindful in the entrepreneurial journey, creating work-life balance, and incorporating moments of reflection. Getting ready to launch and need help? Checkout my Podcast Strategy Sessions Need help to stay consistent with your podcast production? Checkout my Podcast Production Services Learn from me (Free resources)* Video Podcast Launch Guide Favorite Tools and Re...
Mar 01, 2024•14 min
Passive income is a way for your to create a new income stream in which you are not dedicating a direct amount of time in order to generate revenue. There are many ways to create passive income streams but some of the most popular options in the online world are through digital products where you are monetizing your knowledge and experience. This week on the Focus & Bloom Podcast, we're unlocking the secret to passive income with digital products. Get the Podcast Starter Kit Getting ready to...
Feb 23, 2024•6 min
Create engaging content for your audience. Download my FREE YouTube for Podcasters Guide here: https://www.focusandbloomstudios.com/youtubeforpodcastersguide If you want to learn more about how you can use storytelling for your podcast (even if it's not a narrative type of show), and are looking at ways to create more engaging content for your video podcast, in today's episode I talk about three essential tips to help you with just that. 📒Read the Episode Show Notes https://www.focusandbloompod...
Feb 16, 2024•5 min
One of the ways to add more engagement to your video podcast is by adding a variety of segments that flow well from one to the other with the goal of delivering the promise of the video. In this episode I share several ways to increase your podcast's engagement with creative segments. Getting ready to launch and need help? Checkout my Podcast Strategy Sessions Need help to stay consistent with your podcast production? Checkout my Podcast Production Services Learn from me (Free resources)* Video ...
Feb 09, 2024•9 min
In this episode we talk about video marketing. What you need to know to plan a successful video brand shoot, and how to feel confident in front of the camera. Getting ready to launch and need help? Checkout my Podcast Strategy Sessions Need help to stay consistent with your podcast production? Checkout my Podcast Production Services Learn from me (Free resources)* Video Podcast Launch Guide Favorite Tools and Resources for Businesses and Content Creators * https://kit.co/focusandbloom *I may rec...
Feb 02, 2024•9 min
Starting a podcast can be super fun and equally nerve-wracking because there's quite a bit of things that you need to figure out before you actually press record and publish that episode In this episode, I’m sharing 10 beginner podcast mistakes that I want you to avoid as you get ready to launch your podcast Getting ready to launch and need help? Checkout my Podcast Strategy Sessions Need help to stay consistent with your podcast production? Checkout my Podcast Production Services Learn from me ...
Jan 26, 2024•8 min
In today's episode, I share with you some of the benefits of having a YouTube channel as a podcaster as well as several tips for getting started. Getting ready to launch and need help? Checkout my Podcast Strategy Sessions Need help to stay consistent with your podcast production? Checkout my Podcast Production Services Learn from me (Free resources) Video Podcast Launch Guide Favorite Tools and Resources for Businesses and Content Creators...
Jan 19, 2024•8 min
In this episode, we discuss various ways to leverage the power of podcasts without having your own show. Tune in to discover how you can establish your brand's authority and reach a wider audience through this popular medium. Getting ready to launch and need help? Checkout my Podcast Strategy Sessions Need help to stay consistent with your podcast production? Checkout my Podcast Production Services Learn from me (Free resources) Video Podcast Launch Guide Favorite Tools and Resources for Busines...
Jan 12, 2024•7 min
