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Style to SetEpisode 11: Fadwa Ward, Photographer + Producer: A Spectrum of Experiences with a Wildly Generous HeartFadwa Ward is spectacular- and the spectrum of experience she’s accrued is phenomenal. She’s worked for high-end commercial clients and on music videos around the world. She's tackled capturing everyone from models to puppies to corporate firms. But my favorite thing about Fadwa is her trust and her motivation. She epitomizes an embrace of the unknown, as she confesses, at the beginning of her career in the music publishing world, she had no idea she was a creative and was completely convinced she would never be an artist. Oh, how...
2025-10-0847 minStyle to SetEpisode #10: Culinary Innovator, Food Stylist and Recipe Genius Nicola DavisWashington, D.C.-based food stylist and recipe developing genius Nicola Davis is the fizz to our soda, a literal bucket of creative stars. She just makes everything better. TRULY. She is not only one of my food-styling favorites, she is a fantastic recipe developer and culinary innovator, and I could not be more thrilled to talk to her about what her creative process looks like and how her South African roots, work in menu design, intellect, and joyful capacity for tenacious work make her a stand-out in our industry. In her brilliant words, “A recipe developer takes the he...
2025-09-1747 minStyle to SetEpisode #8: Andrea Fanning, 20+ years Boundless Creator, Prop Master, Art Director, and Set DesignerOh, what a JOY Ande (*nickname!) Fanning is! Based in Woodstock, GA with her husband and rescue pup Marshal, Ande is a writer’s heart with a rainbow of creative skills, wrapped in contagious positivity. For over 20 years, Ande has had more jobs on set than anyone I know- art director, prop stylist, producer, wardrobe stylist, set decorator, production designer, content producer, writer, editor- you name it, she’s done it, and done it well. She's worked with everyone from Kacey Musgraves to Snoop Dogg to Campbell's soup. In this episode she generously shares her wisdom in caree...
2025-09-1044 minStyle to SetEpisode 8, Rebecca Denton: Food & Lifestyle Photographer, Mom, and Unafraid CreativeBased in Nashville, food and lifestyle photographer Rebecca Denton has been running her own business for over a decade, but was never afraid to do things at her own speed, or let fear get the best of her. One of my all time favorite quotes of Style to Set so far is hers- “So I was a little scared, but more than being scared, I wanted to do it. Or I want it more than I fear it.” She took motherhood and boundaries just as seriously as her craft, and it paid off. Formerly the lead food photographer at Crac...
2025-09-0351 minStyle to SetEpisode #7: Loren Maring: Branding Mastermind, Stylist & Art Director: A Diamond in the LightThis week we chat with Loren Maring, a literal diamond in the creative space whose talent knows no limit. Now based in New Braunfels, Texas, hear her wild stories from working in fashion design (Ralph Lauren’s hunting lodge anyone?!); see the actual sketches she did for Florida Georgia Line for their Super Bowl performance; and relive your intern days as she shares about literally beating up denim as a job. Her litany of roles is as diverse as her skills. Her newest business venture, House of Loren, has produced art direction, prop styling, and photography for the...
2025-08-2753 minStyle to SetEpisode #6: D'Mytrek Brown, Food Styling Legend, Lifetime Chef, & Never Gonna QuitOk, D’mytrek Brown is a LEGEND. With a capital L. A classically trained chef based in Atlanta, Georgia, he has been in the food world since he was 15 ( a looooong time, y'all). His clients include heavy-hitters like Chickfila, Delta, Starkist Tuna, Bon Appetit, and Publix. And I’ll be honest- I was intimated to interview him because he is so excellent. His website says it exactly as he is: technique, passion and precision: If you want your food to look as good as it tastes, hire D'Mytrek.But he's also so much more than just...
2025-08-2038 minStyle to SetEpisode #5: Sara Rounsavall: Food Stylist & Scientist + Why Food Styling Isn't FakeSara Rounsavall is a LEGEND. Not only has she has worked with big-name clients like Papa John’s and KFC, she also carries a deep love for her community of Kentucky, and has used her gifts tirelessly to make beautiful work for her state. We also collectively dismantle the myth that food styling is "fake" and delve into the real artistry and expertise it takes to create a very real, very mouthwatering burger.I love her art-meets-science brain, her passion, her persistence, her tactile learning style- and all she can tea...
2025-08-1328 minStyle to SetStyle to Set, Episode 4: The Queen of Christmas and ALL things Set Decorating, Ashley AmezcuaIt’s CHRISTMAS in August you guys and I have to introduce you to one of my favorite Southern, creative-powerhouse ladies and neighbors, Ashley Amezcua. Talk about arriving with bells on, Ashley was gracious enough to film the VERY FIRST episode of Style to Set with me, while it was 10 degrees outside, and my children were watching Paw Patrol in the background. Ashley is not only the Queen of Christmas (we address this in the episode), she is a dynamically talented creative human being and problem solver. She is so good...
2025-08-0526 minStyle to SetEpisode #3, Nick Bumgardner: Photographer + Professor + Founder: Just Do It, Y'all.Just do it, y’all. I know as people we can let fear of criticism stop us in our tracks (anyone else raising their hand in the air?!) In this episode, Nick Bumgardner- crazy good photographer, professor, and co-founder of Reactor Media, a large-scale food and photography business- shares how his impetus to just go for it and take risks put him in a position to create amazing things and excel. He teaches us to actually ask for criticism and welcome the response and act on it. Whether it was finding a mentor, landing big clients from Saks to O...
2025-07-2939 minStyle to SetEpisode #2: Emily Pierce, Limitless Creative Producer + Art Director + Stylist: Let’s Get Un-ComfyGah we love Emily Pierce! She is SO talented, so epic in countless ways, but one of our favorite things about her is that she consistently challenges the way things “should be done.” She has delved into- and succeeded in- countless areas of art: graphic design, prop styling, screens producing for people like Dude Perfect and Pitbull; set building, art directing, lighting design, to name a few.She is the BEST brainstormer you will encounter. And in this episode of Style to Set, we chat about why school doesn’t teach...
2025-07-2224 minStyle to SetEpisode 1: Loren Wood, Food Stylist: We "Frankenstein-ed" That ThingSometimes in life, you just have to go for it. And this is ESPECIALLY the case in the high-pressure world of food styling. Like the old adage, you never know until you try- you actually really DON'T know until you try. And let’s be real- stepping out there can be terrifying. It’s h-e-double-pretzel-sticks-a risky. But, a lot of the time- it works out. In this episode we highlight the most amazing mom and hardest working food stylist we know- Loren Wood. Her story of transformation is inspiring- from working as the pastry chef at a James...
2025-07-1539 min
The Hidden Entrepreneur Show with Josh CaryFrom Imperfection to Mastery: Callie Blount's Journey of Creativity and BalanceCrafting the perfect look for food isn’t just about aesthetics; it’s an art form that tells a story. In today's episode, we are privileged to chat with Callie Blount, a talented freelance food stylist from Nashville. We'll uncover her journey from food blogging to mastering the intricate techniques that make food irresistible on camera. From creating artificial ice to perfecting liquid tones, Callie shares her creative secrets and how she balances her commitment to natural products.Overcoming perfectionism in a creative field is no small feat. Callie opens up about her struggles with self-doubt and the...
2024-09-1828 min
NonexclusiveS3E3: Big Changes and a BabyLet's talk about the change you dream of!
Callie Blount hoped and prayed for a big change to happen - and now it's here! We talk through all the ups and downs of pregnancy, the joys and fears of motherhood, and how all of these things teach us what to expect when any big change in our lives finally happens.
This will wrap up our 3-part series on CHANGE.
Callie is a YouTuber and Food Stylist. You can follow her on Instagram @luvcooks.
2019-10-1634 minNonexclusiveS2E8: Relationships - a Panel DiscussionYou were made for relationships. So how do we find these relationships and keep them thriving? We asked a group of Jesus-loving women in their late 20s and 30s to look back on their experiences with friendship and romance and shed light on the secret to healthy relationships.
We cover:
What advice would you give your 20-year-old self on making friends and dating?
Can guys and girls be JUST friends?
Plus, YOU take over the interview as we answer your relationship questions from Instagram!
Special thanks to our incredible guests:
Callie Blount (@luvcooks)
Tiffany Rockhold
Loren Maring
Victoria Clemmons
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2018-12-191h 12NonexclusiveS1E10: Food. Body. Freedom.Do you ever feel like a failure? I mean, deep down inside. The part you hope no one ever sees or asks about because it's too hard to deal with. Candice gets real about a part of her story that is super hard to talk about - but wow, it's powerful when she does! If you've ever struggled with food, weight, dieting, body image, or any other area where you feel like a failure, join Candice as she journeys to find true freedom. She tells her story, then talks to our food blogger and Jesus-loving friend, Callie Blount, who shares...
2018-05-2341 min
Vibrant Happy Women37: The Lost Art of Showing Love Through Hospitality (Callie Blount) Callie Blount grew up in a Southern home and was taught that hospitality is a fantastic way to show love. Carrying those traditions forward, Callie talks in this interview about how to be hospitable while still maintaining time for self care, yet not being afraid to be vulnerable and allow people into her home. Callie teaches, "People aren't going to remember what your house looked like. They're going to remember how you made them feel." Callie loves beauty, people and creating, which she uses in her career as a food stylist. She blogs at Luv-Cooks.com. She lives in Na...
2016-11-2130 min
AASLH2014 Welcoming All Visitors: Accessible Programs At History Museums And SitesThis interactive panel for historic houses and historic sites offers attendees the opportunity to learn how to create a truly inclusive environment for all visitors, including those with a range of disabilities. The panel is made up of four museum professionals who are actively promoting accessibility at historic sites and structures through programs, exhibits, and their communities. This highly engaging panel will end with a directed Q&A to ensure that your ideas and questions are heard. Chair: Katie Stringer, Ph.D., Executive Director, Blount Mansion, Knoxville, TN; Callie Hawkins, Associate Director for Programs, President Lincoln’s Cottage, Washington, DC...
2016-02-2300 min