Do you want to free, organic traffic to your website and bring in quality leads on a daily basis? Then SEO could be the key to your success, and this episode with my SEO Expert and good friend, Ryan Moreno, gives some quick tips and strategies for achieving some quick wins right away. Dive in for all the invaluable tips and strategies! About Ryan Moreno: Ryan Moreno is the SEO Strategist and Expert behind Moreno Collective, and my personal go-to for anything SEO related. He is the reason behind ...
May 18, 2021•29 min•Ep. 105
Today’s guest came from cleaning toilets to making 7-figures as a Women’s Wealth Advocate. Merel Kriegsman was my business mentor last year, and she has such golden nuggets of wisdom about what wealth truly means and how to go from a place of unfulfilled potential to one of wealth and fulfillment. She dives into how you can harness your creativity and courage to become the wealthiest version of yourself. If you’re struggling with the idea of being or becoming a wealthy woman, this one’s for you....
May 11, 2021•53 min•Ep. 104
In this episode of the Play It Brave podcast, I’m talking all things investing with Laura Murray–and not the Wall Street kind. Laura Murray is a sought-after photographer with the best of both worlds, brain-wise: she was trained in mathematics prior to photography with an insatiable desire to live a creative life. In her words? “There were always two sides to me – a technical and a creative – and I love how photography combines the two. It’s the perfect blend.” SHOW NOTES: https://darcybenincosa...
Apr 27, 2021•45 min•Ep. 103
Do you have copycats? People who always seem to be following in your footsteps, taking your ideas, and mimicking your style? On this Hot Seats episode, I coach well-established photographer, Jenny King through her copycat woes and share my one big strategy for keeping the copycats at bay. Hit play to tune in. About Jenny King: Jenny is a self taught photographer who started her business at the age of 30 with a newborn. Jenny was a bartender for nearly a decade, went corporate in banking then fel...
Apr 20, 2021•24 min•Ep. 102
Have you ever wanted to “pick the brain” of a celebrity wedding photographer? It’s your lucky day! In this deep dive conversation, Joel and I chat about all things traveling (and how to get into other countries with all your gear), the move towards digital and his gear of choice, and finally, what his client communication looks like from the first call to the final delivery. You don’t want to miss this episode! Joel even shares some behind the scenes stories from his times shooting alongside his...
Apr 13, 2021•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 101
It’s pretty rare to find yourself in a scenario where no one else is doing the same thing you are. If you look around and find yourself flying solo with no one else throwing metaphorical elbows to get ahead? Consider yourself ahead of the game. You identified a need before anybody else–now’s the time to meet it. Albert Roig, my guest on today’s episode of the Play It Brave podcast, found himself in that very position when he established Carmencita Film Lab. Before Carmencita came on the scene, a...
Apr 06, 2021•43 min•Ep. 100
During the peak of the pandemic, when just about everything was taken from us, we were given one opportunity: We were given the opportunity to see the world differently. To retrain our brains to see beauty in repetition. To see things in a new way. To do more with less. To create with reckless abandon. And today’s guest on the Play It Brave podcast? She did just that. Céline Chhuon is a sister of mine–of the “chosen family” variety. She lives the dream as a full time photographer and creative li...
Mar 30, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 99
When’s the last time you collaborated with nature? Can you remember a time when you really, really engaged with the earth? Today's guest is Shellie Pomeroy, the owner of Silk & Willow and maker of the finest silk ribbons that have found a home in the hands of the worlds greatest floral designers, stationers and photographers. Shellie has struck a chord with her customers with her values-driven business model, and I for one, think we could all learn a thing or two about becoming more heart-ce...
Mar 24, 2021•35 min•Ep. 98
Few things will get you to the “Should I quit?” phase of entrepreneurship faster than trying to replicate someone else’s journey. Have you ever compared your "trudge through the mud" journey, to your competition's apparent, "jet-set to the top?" It's time to see the full picture, and get into alignment so that you can reach your fullest potential. Tune into my conversation with Emma Natter to learn how to harness your passion to achieve financial stability and success! About Emma Natter: Emma Na...
Mar 09, 2021•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 96
Let’s be honest with each other… How many of us TRULY enjoy writing email newsletters? Most of us are afraid of hearing crickets after we hit send, so we put off sending anything to our subscribers who are really truly waiting to hear from us. It’s a vicious cycle we all need to break, so let’s break it today! In this episode of the Play It Brave podcast, we’re talking all things savvy subject lines and noteworthy newsletters with Laura Belgray (my copywriting idol). From subject line do’s and d...
Mar 02, 2021•54 min•Ep. 95
We’re back with part two of my honest conversation with Erich McVey, the celebrity photographer that everyone is curious about! In this episode we cover the hot topic of Erich’s gear lineup, his workflow, posing, and we even dive into what he’s NOT doing to stay afloat in Covid times. Tune in to hear all about it. About Erich: Erich is a wedding, portrait and editorial film photographer with a love for medium format cameras, natural light and incredible scenery. Using an approach that combines d...
Feb 23, 2021•56 min•Ep. 94
In this two part series, I’m chatting with beloved photographer, Erich McVey about all things photography. We’re diving into all of your burning questions about how he got to where he is now, how and why he chose film, and what marketing strategies allowed him to shoot all over the world. Hit play to dive into part one of this honest conversation. About Erich: Erich is a wedding, portrait and editorial film photographer with a love for medium format cameras, natural light and incredible scenery....
Feb 16, 2021•52 min•Ep. 93
In celebration of Black History Month, we are giving a big standing ovation to Black creatives of past and present. So much of Black art was not given a space to flourish, so in this episode, photographer-extraordinaire, Alicia Rinka shares some of her favorite Black artists, poets, makers and creative content that is worthy of so much celebration and honor this month – and every other day of the year. Hit play to learn and discover the beauty that is born from Black history and culture. About A...
Feb 09, 2021•51 min•Ep. 92
In my effort to become more inclusive in my life and business, I reached out to Youtube star Celeste Monsour to educate me on non-binary they/them pronouns. I wanted to let you in on this conversation because Celeste’s wealth of knowledge and experiences is so worth being shared so that we can all be better at making EVERYONE feel comfortable and accepted. Hit play if you’re also open-minded and striving to be more inclusive! About Celeste: Celeste Monsour is a trans YouTuber and activist who ma...
Feb 02, 2021•36 min•Ep. 91
On today’s episode of the Play It Brave podcast, my guest knows exactly what it means to live your truth and manifest the life of your dreams. Sandra Chuma is an entrepreneur, speaker, coach, podcast host, and award-winning documentary filmmaker. She believes that our greatest responsibility is to share our stories so we can inspire and create possibility for others. Raised in a tiny mud hut in Zimbabwe with no running water or electricity, Sandra has never been one to let circumstances define h...
Jan 19, 2021•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 89
What started as Bachelorette star, Mike Johnson’s interview about finding love turned into a vulnerable conversation about Self Love and Intimacy and how those two combined are super powers that can change the state of America. While that may sound foolish on the surface, I promise you this episode will challenge you to invite more self love and intimacy into your life so that you can truly Play It Brave and speak out for what you believe in. About Mike Johnson: Surviving Reality-TV fame, a depl...
Jan 12, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 88
Call me a human fortune cookie, but I predict that 2021 truly can be your year… I know that’s taboo to say after the year we just had, but Coronavirus or not – it’s up to you to make it great. In this episode I’m predicting the top 10 things that will turn 2021 into your most fruitful year. Some of these things will require radical change, but I always say that the same habits bring the same results. So are you ready to make some major changes in your life and show 2021 who’s boss? Hit play to d...
Jan 05, 2021•46 min•Ep. 87
Do you find yourself walking through life with low energy, productivity or clarity? You might be experiencing brain fog (which is a real thing, by the way). In fact, most of us (especially entrepreneurs) experience brain fog to some degree. The truth is, when we take the time to clear the brain fog, we can become so much more productive and spend less time working! (#dreamlife) On today’s episode, Tanessa Shears, a health consultant for entrepreneurs is sharing her biggest tips for optimizing yo...
Dec 15, 2020•50 min•Ep. 86
In a world obsessed with change, it is my deepest belief that it is our courage and bravery to love ourselves, our bodies, and who we are inside and out that allows us to live our best life. If you’re like me and have experienced a lifetime of yo-yo diets, starving, bingeing, and talking negatively about your body, then I invite you to join me and listen in on my conversation with fellow fluffy girl, Ebbi Nicole. We’re sharing our biggest tips for becoming more body positive and advocating for a...
Dec 08, 2020•1 hr•Ep. 85
Raise your hand if you have a fear of selling… I get it! None of us want to feel or sound like used car salesman. We’ve all felt the pressure of being sold to, and it’s icky and uncomfortable. In today’s hot seat, Rachel Huban reveals her fear of shaming her audience’s pain points when trying to sell her services, and I give her some really great advice for overcoming fear, and rising above the shameless selling. Let’s dive in and solve this once and for all, shall we?! About Rachel Huban: Rache...
Dec 01, 2020•28 min•Ep. 84
Raise your hand if you’ve ever felt afraid of raising your prices in fear that you’ll hear crickets…. *hand raised here* The number one question I get DAILY is “How do I know when it’s time to raise my prices and how do I do it?” Pricing can be tricky, but do you know what can be trickier? Your mind. Our mind talks us out of a lot of things and makes excuses for not following our intuition. In this episode, Allison Parker and I talk through her fear of raising her prices, and what the root cause...
Nov 24, 2020•17 min•Ep. 83
Have you ever had a time when you felt uncomfortable, even if you couldn’t explain it? In this episode I'm talking all about that fear and what to do with it. I’m not talking about the fear of launching something or the fear of putting your work out into the world. The fear I’m thinking of is the kind that can be like a little tap-tap-tapping on your heart in tense situations. That tap-tapping? It’s your intuition. And your intuition is your superpower, especially when it comes to keeping you sa...
Nov 17, 2020•41 min•Ep. 82
Have you ever invested in business education that ended up being a huge waste of money? I know I have! In today’s hot seat episode, Vanessa Lust asks the all-to-common question: “How do I know what education is worth investing in?” Over the years I’ve developed a system that ensures I’m never wasting my hard-earned moolah, and it’s about time I shared it with you. The world of online education is growing on the daily, and getting more and more confusing, so tune in to hear how I make investment ...
Nov 12, 2020•28 min•Ep. 81
After the shit show 2020 has been, I bet you’re ready to step into the best year of your life… am I right?! I want that for you too, and that’s why I want to make sure you have the right tools (and people) by your side to make that happen. If you’re willing to let yourself DREAM BIG, then this one goes out to you, my dear. It’s time to stop treading water, and strut down the beach in your bikini without a care in the world. It’s time to turn your hustle and grind into a 6 or 7-figure income. If ...
Nov 10, 2020•59 min•Ep. 80
Cultivating a high vibration in your home full of love, joy, gratitude, freedom, wealth, and abundance is the key to manifesting everything you’re chasing in this life. Your environment plays a huge role in your health and mindset, as much as we like to think a sink full of dishes isn’t affecting our mood. We carry a lot of doom and gloom from the outside world when we cross the threshold of our home. Home should be our own little sanctuary, an oasis from the tumultuous world- don’t you think? H...
Oct 27, 2020•24 min•Ep. 79
“I’m always so stressed about getting all the “must haves” at a wedding that I don’t have the brain space to be creative and try new things!” –– Can you relate?! It’s time to get out of your head and into your heart. In this special Hot Seats episode, I’m coaching Emily of Anna Delores Photography on how to make space for creativity on wedding days so she can invite her inner artist to the table. Listen in to hear what tips and strategies I share with Emily to tap into her creativity while still...
Oct 22, 2020•23 min•Ep. 78
Call me crazy, but back in 2018 when I got the keys to my 100 year old home and walked over the threshold, I immediately felt that something was off. Come to find out, my intuition was right, and my house was haunted by several ghosts. In this episode, I’m telling ghost stories and sharing what I’ve learned from living in a haunted house. Believe it or not, the energy of your home can affect other areas of your life, so hit play if you’re even a little bit curious who I’ve been living with for t...
Oct 20, 2020•42 min•Ep. 77
When you think of who your business is serving, do you think of an individual person or a few different types of people? If the answer is a few, there’s a chance you haven’t niched down enough. When you’re trying to serve everyone, then you’re speaking to no one. It’s time to refine in order to truly thrive. Ale Saldaña has this exact problem in her business, and in this episode I coached her on how to niche without giving up the different facets of her business that she loves. Hit play to liste...
Oct 15, 2020•30 min•Ep. 76
I recently polled my Instagram audience about why they find selling hard--maybe you’ll relate to some of their answers: “I’m afraid my dream client will turn down my offer.” “I don’t know the right words to say to express my worth. And worse than that, what if they laugh or act offended when they hear my pricing?” “I’m worried that my potential clients (and other people) will think that I am overvaluing myself--like who am I to be charging these prices?!” And my FAVORITE: “If I wouldn’t pay a ce...
Oct 13, 2020•46 min•Ep. 75
Are destination weddings a thing of the past? Have you found a way to continue building your destination wedding business, even when international travel is at a halt? Molly McCauley joined me in the hot seat to discuss her frustration with not being able to create the content that will grow her destination photography business. I’m sure many of you can relate! Tune in to hear what big ideas and solutions we come up with. About Molly McCauley: Molly McCauley is a sought-after destination wedding...
Sep 29, 2020•27 min•Ep. 73
