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The Creative Edition PodcastEmma Diaries: Surprise! I’m pregnant with baby #2Follow us on Instagram: @creativeeditionpodcast Follow Emma on Instagram: @emmasedition | Pinterest: @emmaseditionAnd sign up for our email newsletter.
2025-09-1616 minThe Creative Edition PodcastEmma Diaries: 3 Day Portland Trip with Travel PortlandIn this week's episode, I'm sharing my 3-day adventure in Portland, Oregon. I partnered wth Travel Oregon to share their Golden Bookmark campaign with the Little Free Library. I had so much fun visiting the city's vibrant independent bookstores, cafes, iconic Portland landmarks, and delicious eateries!Day 1 in Portland was packed. I kicked it off with stops at Taylor Street Kitchen for fresh-baked goodies. I went to four boostores on my first day: Grand Gesture Bookstore, Kinokuniya's, and Powell's City of Books, the world's largest independent bookstore. I ended the day at Always Here Bookstore and d...
2025-07-3118 minThe Creative Edition PodcastEmma Diaries Part 1: My Bucket List Trip to Peru (Machu Picchu, Lima, Cusco) with IntrepidIn this episode, I’m taking you along on the first half of my 9-day adventure through Peru with Intrepid Travel. From the bustling streets of Lima to the breathtaking ruins of Machu Picchu, I’m sharing what it was really like to experience this unforgettable trip.We start in Lima, Peru’s vibrant capital, exploring Chinatown and the historic Plaza de Armas. Then, we head to Cusco—the former Inca capital—where I quickly fall in love with its cobblestone streets, colorful markets, and mountain views (plus some tips for navigating the 11,000-foot altitude).Next up is...
2025-07-0924 minThe Creative Edition PodcastEmma Diaries: Personal Reflections & Work LatelySharing how work/brand partnerships have been going, putting Braxton in daycare full-time, and more!Follow us on Instagram: @creativeeditionpodcast Follow Emma on Instagram: @emmasedition | Pinterest: @emmaseditionAnd sign up for our email newsletter.
2025-07-0115 minThe Creative Edition PodcastEmma Diaries: Behind The Scenes of a Brand TripIn this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on what it’s actually like to go on a brand trip as a content creator. Fresh off two recent trips—Tokyo with Alaska Airlines x Hawaiian Airlines and a 9-day adventure through Peru with Intrepid Travel—I’m answering your most-asked questions submitted via Threads.We’re diving into:What is a brand trip—and the difference between paid and gifted partnershipsHow I find out about these opportunities (and how you can too!)How to pitch yourself and position your brand to stand outWhat brands typically expect in term...
2025-06-0415 minThe Creative Edition PodcastEmma Diaries: Turning 33, our first family trip, and more!Life updates: turning 33, taking our first family trip of 2025 to Coeur d'Alene, my first travel trip, and more!Follow us on Instagram: @creativeeditionpodcast Follow Emma on Instagram: @emmasedition | Pinterest: @emmaseditionAnd sign up for our email newsletter.
2025-03-1826 minThe Creative Edition PodcastEmma Diaries - My latest Forbes article, first girl's trip since 2022, and brand campaigns!Hi friends! Before I head off for a quick break, here is what I’m chatting about today in Emma Diaries;Forbes Article : Did you know LTK is using an AI tool called LTK Match, to help cast creators for brand collaborations?I recently chatted with Stephanie Sandbo, Vice President of Brand Partnerships. I learned what hiring influencers for brand campaigns looked like before LTK Match. And I found out how using LTK Match has helped their brand partners/internal teams find creators for brand campaigns.First girls trip since 2022: LeavenworthTh...
2024-09-0317 minThe Creative Edition PodcastEmma Diaries: Life updates - One year postpartum, hosting a Seattle event, YouTube RelaunchHi friends! It's been a while since I gave an update. I'm sharing how I'm feeling one year postpartum and when I started feeling like myself again. I'm also sharing how we're getting ready for Braxton's birthday and recently finished home renovations. I'm also chatting about what it's been like to relaunch my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@emmaseditionFollow us on Instagram: @creativeeditionpodcast Follow Emma on Instagram: @emmasedition | Pinterest: @emmaseditionAnd sign up for our email newsletter.
2024-07-3020 minThe Creative Edition PodcastReintroducing Emma + Advice to New CreatorsIt’s time for a reintroduction! Today I’m sharing a little bit of my journey as a creator and host of the Creative Edition Podcast. I’m sharing when and why I started Emma’s Edition, when I took content creation full-time, and when I started the podcast. I also share two pieces of advice to new creators in 2024.Follow us on Instagram: @creativeeditionpodcast Follow Emma on Instagram: @emmasedition | Pinterest: @emmaseditionAnd sign up for our email newsletter.
2024-03-1230 minThe Creative Edition PodcastI brought on a management team!Today I’m sharing a big update for Emma’s Edition: I brought on management for Emma’s Edition! I managed partnerships from 2016-2022 on my own. I learned so much over the last 7 years. I wasn’t sure if I’d ever bring a manager on but when I got pregnant at the end of last year, I started to consider it.I’m sharing why I decided to bring on a manager and how I’m feeling about it so far. Follow us on Instagram: @creativeeditionpodcast Follow Emma on Instagram...
2023-11-2816 minThe Creative Edition PodcastEmma Diaries: Surviving the Postpartum/Newborn PeriodToday, I’m chatting about surviving the postpartum/newborn chapter. I’ll share my experiences about having a postpartum doula come, getting Braxton’s tongue tie released, and a lesson I wished I had learned earlier in motherhood.Follow us on Instagram: @creativeeditionpodcast Follow Emma on Instagram: @emmasedition | Pinterest: @emmaseditionAnd sign up for our email newsletter.
2023-10-2417 minThe Creative Edition PodcastWhat does my team look like for the podcast and Emma’s Edition?Have you ever wondered what my team looks like behind the Creative Edition + Emma’s Edition? There’s no way I could produce content across email, the blog, social media, and the podcast all on my own. So today, I’m sharing the different people I work with to make Emma’s Edition + the Creative Edition podcast happen.Follow us on Instagram: @creativeeditionpodcast Follow Emma on Instagram: @emmasedition | Pinterest: @emmaseditionAnd sign up for our email newsletter.
2023-06-1512 minThe Creative Edition PodcastMini-sode: What you can expect from the podcast + Emma's Edition while I'm on maternity leaveI'm heading into maternity leave! I chat about what I plan for the podcast and Emma's Edition while I take this summer off.Follow us on Instagram: @creativeeditionpodcast Follow Emma on Instagram: @emmasedition | Pinterest: @emmaseditionAnd sign up for our email newsletter.
2023-06-0812 minThe Creative Edition PodcastHow Q1 2023 went for Emma's Edition + Creative Edition PodcastI feel like I did a ton of personal work the first three months of the year. Pregnancy has forced me to think about what a balanced lifestyle looks like. Because for the first time, I came into the year not only just thinking about my career goals, but I also am thinking about family because I’m due to have the baby this summer. Today, I chat about things I've done both from a personal and professional point of view. I'm also sharing what I'm focused on for Q2. Follow us on Instagram: @creativeeditionpodcast ...
2023-04-2715 min
The Creative Edition PodcastMeet Graphic Designer Emma + Her journey of starting ESM Creative StudioToday, I chat with Emma, the graphic designer and owner of ESM Creative Studio. I worked with Emma at the end of last year and beginning of this year to redesign Emma's Edition and the Creative Edition podcast.Emma answers questions like:How she got started as a graphic designer + founding ESM Creative Studio:What were you studying in college when you founded ESM Creative?Was it your goal to own a business or have a creative career?What branding elements did you start with?Who were your first few clients?Check out her website...
2023-04-1841 minThe Creative Edition PodcastEmma Diaries: 24 weeks of pregnancy updateFollow us on Instagram: @creativeeditionpodcast Follow Emma on Instagram: @emmasedition | Pinterest: @emmaseditionAnd sign up for our email newsletter.
2023-04-1313 minThe Creative Edition PodcastEmma Diaries: 5 Things Your Pregnant Friend Forgot to Tell YouToday, I thought I would give you a pregnancy update and tell you 5 things your pregnant friend AKA me, forgot to tell you. I’m ending my 19th week of pregnancy (as I recorded this) which means I’m almost halfway through my pregnancy.I'll be chatting about pregnancy brain and the number of appointments on the calendar. Follow us on Instagram: @creativeeditionpodcast Follow Emma on Instagram: @emmasedition | Pinterest: @emmaseditionAnd sign up for our email newsletter.
2023-03-0914 minThe Creative Edition PodcastEmma Diaries: Reflecting on My 30th Birthday and Welcoming My 31st Year!I look back at my 30th year and welcome turning 31 years old! I also share some advice for anyone turning 30 year this year or just embracing another year of getting wiser. I encourage you to…· Welcome the next chapter or year with open arms · Reflect on what you’ve learned the previous year· Write a few things down that you’d like to experience – whether that’s travel to a new city or try a new hobby. Follow us on Instagram: @creativeeditionpodcast Follow Emma on Instagram: @emmasedition | Pinterest: @emmaseditionAnd sign up for...
2023-02-2124 minThe Creative Edition PodcastEmma Diaries: I'm Pregnant!Sharing some big life news today and how I feel about transitioning to a new life stage!Follow us on Instagram: @creativeeditionpodcast Follow Emma on Instagram: @emmasedition | Pinterest: @emmaseditionAnd sign up for our email newsletter.
2023-01-1913 minThe Creative Edition PodcastEmma Diaries: End of the Year Life UpdatesToday I’m doing a life update episode. I can’t believe the end of the year is just around the corner, so I wanted to give you guys an update of what’s been going on. Additionally, I'm sharing a tip about how to increase your rate during the holiday season. P.S. I originally intended to release this episode while I was on vacation in Europe! Follow us on Instagram: @creativeeditionpodcast Follow Emma on Instagram: @emmasedition | Pinterest: @emmaseditionAnd sign up for our email newsletter.
2022-12-1613 minThe Creative Edition PodcastEmma Diaries: How I stay organized as a full-time content creatorToday, I’m sharing how I stay organized as a full-time content creator. If you’re looking for ways and tips to stay organized, this podcast episode is for you. One of the ways I stay organized is by having 2 weekly calls with my virtual assistant (my little sister Angelica).During our Monday and Thursday calls, we:Outline my priorities for the week by dayWe capture brand timelines Alignment on the podcast and the Emma’s Edition newsletterTune in to hear my 3 ways I stay organized + 3 tips for creators who want to bring mo...
2022-11-2919 minThe Creative Edition PodcastEmma Diaries: My first solo episode as your podcast hostToday is my very first solo episode without my former podcast co-host Maddy. I’ll be chatting about how I feel taking the Content Creatives Podcast on solo and what’s next for the podcast.So, what’s next for the Content Creatives Podcast? Our mission is still inspiring creatives to discover, grow, and own their brand. And in the new year, I want to bring a holistic approach to being a content creator, entrepreneur, and small business. Understanding yourself (as a creator/small business owner)Understanding your community Understanding your industryUnderstanding your busin...
2022-11-2210 minThe Creative Edition PodcastMinisode: Emma made the LinkedIn Top 10 Voices in the Creator EconomyToday, we’re sharing a fun piece of news – Emma made the LinkedIn Top 10 Voices in the Creator Economy! What is LinkedIn? If you haven’t heard of LinkedIn before, LinkedIn is the world’s largest professional network on the internet. You can use LinkedIn to find a new job, build your network, and showcase your career. You can also input your experiences, skills, and education. What is LinkedIn News? LinkedIn News is an arm within LinkedIn of 100+ global journalist who create, curate, and cultivate the news and insights...
2022-10-2717 minThe Creative Edition PodcastMini-sode: Life Updates with Emma & MaddyToday, we’re sharing life updates:Emma's updated mission statement and what platforms she's currently focused on Maddy's excited that her extended family from Ireland is going to spend time with them the next two weeksFollow Emma on Instagram: @emmasedition | Pinterest: @emmaseditionFollow Maddy on Instagram: @madcrayy | Pinterest: @madcrayyFollow the Content Creatives Podcast: @contentcreativespodcastJoin the Content Creatives Podcast Facebook Group!Follow us on Instagram: @creativeeditionpodcast Follow Emma on Instagram: @emmasedition | Pinterest: @emmaseditionAnd sign up for our email newsletter.
2022-09-0112 minThe Creative Edition PodcastMini-sode: Life Advice with Maddy and EmmaToday, we’re chatting about general life advice. Whether you take this advice and apply it to life, content creation, or your career, it’s up to you! We hope sharing some insight and life lessons we’ve learned helps you at some point in your content creation journey or life experience.Follow Emma on Instagram: @emmasedition | Pinterest: @emmaseditionFollow Maddy on Instagram: @madcrayy | Pinterest: @madcrayyFollow the Content Creatives Podcast: @contentcreativespodcastJoin the Content Creatives Podcast Facebook Group!Follow us on Instagram: @creativeeditionpodcast Follow Emma on Instag...
2022-08-2517 minThe Creative Edition PodcastOwn Your Time Series: Reflections from Emma & MaddyToday, we’re reflecting on our most recent series: Own Your Time. We’ll be sharing our thoughts about how we think the series went. We're sharing our favorite podcast episode, what we've learned, and a piece of advice to anyone who is feeling overwhelmed with time. Follow Emma on Instagram: @emmasedition | Pinterest: @emmaseditionFollow Maddy on Instagram: @madcrayy | Pinterest: @madcrayyFollow the Content Creatives Podcast: @contentcreativespodcastJoin the Content Creatives Podcast Facebook Group!Follow us on Instagram: @creativeeditionpodcast Follow Emma on Instagram: @emmasedition | Pinterest: @emmas...
2022-08-1114 minThe Creative Edition PodcastOwn Your Time Series [REPLAY]: Is it time consuming being a content creator?In today's Own Your Time Series, we revisit a previous podcast episode: Is it time consuming being a content creator? We discuss how much time it takes us to create content as a full time creator (Emma) and as a part time content creator (Maddy). Follow Emma on Instagram: @emmasedition | Pinterest: @emmaseditionFollow Maddy on Instagram: @madcrayy | Pinterest: @madcrayyFollow the Content Creatives Podcast: @contentcreativespodcastJoin the Content Creatives Podcast Facebook Group!Follow us on Instagram: @creativeeditionpodcast Follow Emma on Instagram: @emmasedition | Pinterest: @emmasedition
2022-08-0415 minThe Creative Edition PodcastMini-sode: How Emma and Maddy MetToday, we’re sharing the story of how we met! And how you can also find your content creator bestie.Maddy and Emma share:Their favorite photo shoots they've togetherHow Maddy and Emma met up in real lifeand more!Advice: if you’re looking for your next instagram bestie, just reach out! But make sure to be safe, meet in a public place, and always be careful. The internet can be a scary place. Follow Emma on Instagram: @emmasedition | Pinterest: @emmaseditionFollow Maddy on Instagram: @madcrayy | Pinte...
2022-07-2111 minThe Creative Edition PodcastMini-sode: Life Updates with Maddy & EmmaWe're sharing a few life updates with Emma and Maddy for Q1/Q2 2022.Follow Emma on Instagram: @emmasedition | Pinterest: @emmaseditionFollow Maddy on Instagram: @madcrayy | Pinterest: @madcrayyFollow the Content Creatives Podcast: @contentcreativespodcastJoin the Content Creatives Podcast Facebook Group!Follow us on Instagram: @creativeeditionpodcast Follow Emma on Instagram: @emmasedition | Pinterest: @emmaseditionAnd sign up for our email newsletter.
2022-06-2314 minThe Creative Edition PodcastCourse Preview: How to Get Started Working with BrandsToday, we’re sharing a preview of my newest course: How to Get Started Working with Brands. If you are a brand new creator who has never worked with brands or an influencer who just started working with brands, this episode and self-paced course is for you. Who this new course is for?This new course is for any creators in the Seed Creator Life Stage. If you’re a new creator who has never worked with brands,If you’re a new-ish influencer who is intimated with how to get started with brand partnerships,Or confused...
2022-05-2418 minThe Creative Edition PodcastBehind the Scenes with Emma who earned $300,000 in revenue in 2021Today, Emma is pulling back the curtain and sharing behind the scenes of what her first year as a full-time content creator looked like. She’s sharing her primary revenue streams and her average time spent on each brand partnership.In 2021, Emma completed her first full year as a full-time content creator. She's sharing how she brought in $300,000 in revenue. Follow Emma on Instagram: @emmasedition | Pinterest: @emmaseditionFollow Maddy on Instagram: @madcrayy | Pinterest: @madcrayyFollow the Content Creatives Podcast: @contentcreativespodcastJoin the Content Creatives Podcast Facebook Group!Fo...
2022-04-1226 minThe Creative Edition PodcastMini-sode: Life Updates with Maddy & EmmaToday, we’re sharing a few life updates. We’re getting in the habit of sharing quarterly life updates on the podcast so we’re excited to talk about what’s happened with us this past quarter. Follow Emma on Instagram: @emmasedition | Pinterest: @emmaseditionFollow Maddy on Instagram: @madcrayy | Pinterest: @madcrayyFollow the Content Creatives Podcast: @contentcreativespodcastJoin the Content Creatives Podcast Facebook Group!Follow us on Instagram: @creativeeditionpodcast Follow Emma on Instagram: @emmasedition | Pinterest: @emmaseditionAnd sign up for our email newsletter.
2022-03-3114 minThe Creative Edition PodcastMini-sode: Preview of Teachable Talk: How to Market Your Course on Social MediaToday, we’re sharing a preview of Emma’s talk: How to Market Your Course on Social Media. Emma will be speaking at the Creator Experience: A Teachable Summit on March 23rd, 2022. So today, we wanted to share a preview of why I created this talk for Teachable and what’s coming in that 45 min presentation + Q&A. In this talk, Emma discusses tips and tricks in:· Establishing Your Brand· Building Your Audience· Marketing Your CourseOne of the sections Emma is most excited for is the last section: Mar...
2022-03-2113 minThe Creative Edition PodcastMini-sode: Behind the Scenes a Brand CollaborationToday we’re sharing a few important things you don’t see behind the scenes about brand collaborations. Brand partnerships are the main way we earn money as creators so we thought it would be helpful to hear what happens before you see that edited, sponsored post on your Instagram feed. The first thing you don’t see behind the scenes is the back-and-forth communication that happens with brands. Since I’m (Emma) still self-represented, I manage the relationship and the collaboration from start to finish. For example, I can spend between 1-2 hours jus...
2021-12-0929 minThe Creative Edition PodcastCreator Money Week Day 2: Your Financial Goals as a CreatorWe are so excited to introduce Creator Money Week (Monday November 1st-Friday November 5th)! We are releasing a podcast episode, email, and publishing an Instagram post every day this week for Creator The purpose of Creator Money Week is to set influencers/content creators up to be paid. We’re spending the entire week talking about money as creators. Today, we’re going to be focusing on your financial goals as an influencer. But before we jump into Creator Money Week, let’s do our question of the day:“When was the first time you set a fin...
2021-11-0220 minThe Creative Edition PodcastMini-sode: Life Updates from Emma & MaddyIn today’s mini-sode, we’re doing a life update! We haven’t done a life update in a while and we honestly should be doing these types of episodes at least once a quarter. So today we’ll be sharing trips, kitchen renovation updates, and more!Follow Emma on Instagram: @emmasedition | Pinterest: @emmaseditionFollow Maddy on Instagram: @madcrayy | Pinterest: @madcrayyFollow the Content Creatives Podcast: @contentcreativespodcastJoin the Content Creatives Podcast Facebook Group!Follow us on Instagram: @creativeeditionpodcast Follow Emma on Instagram: @emmasedition | Pinterest: @emmaseditionAnd...
2021-10-2125 minThe Creative Edition PodcastAsk me Anything! Emma Celebrates Her 1st Year as Full-Time Content CreatorToday we’re celebrating Emma’s first year as a full-time content creator! Emma’s answering your questions you submitted on Instagram. We’ll be talking about content creation tips, her thoughts on reels, and more! Question 1: “How do you balance content creation with real life?”Submitted by: Marissa from @marissa.daily based out of Northern Virginia Question 2: “How do you stay focused and strategize an overall content plan for the month/quarter/year?”Submitted by: Lauren from @laurentrivision based out of Tacoma, WAQuestion 3: “What’s your favorite restaurant in Seattle?”Submitte...
2021-09-2830 minThe Creative Edition PodcastMini-sode: Is it time consuming being a content creator?Today we’re discussing the time it takes to be a content creator from both the perspective of someone who works full-time and balances content creation on the SIDE as well as someone who has taken content creation full-time. Tune in to hear both Emma (who has taken content creation full-time) and Maddy's (still doing content creation as a side hustle) perspective and answers to this question.Follow Emma on Instagram: @emmasedition | Pinterest: @emmaseditionFollow Maddy on Instagram: @madcrayy | Pinterest: @madcrayyFollow the Content Creatives Podcast: @contentcreativespodcastJoin the Co...
2021-08-1915 minThe Creative Edition PodcastShaking Things Up with Olivia & Lisa from the Salt & Pepper PodcastToday, we have Olivia and Lisa from the Salt and Pepper Podcast. We learn the ladies behind the lifestyle podcast of Salt and Pepper and we also shake things up with the Get to Know Me section of today's interview. We ask and answer questions like:· What’s one place you’d like to live?· Are you a morning person or a night owl?· What’s your favorite season?· What’s a taboo topic that you wish wasn’t so taboo?Tune into the Salt and Pepper Podcast's episode with Maddy and Emma...
2021-08-101h 05The Creative Edition PodcastHow Ayana from @ayanagabriellelage Built, Established, and Grew Her BrandToday, we have Ayana from Asked by Ayana Podcast and @ayanagabriellelage as our podcast guest. Ayana is a Tampa based lifestyle influencer. We chat with Ayana and learn how she built, established, and grew her brand. We chat with Ayana and ask her:What inspired her to start creating content for her blog?What was her experience like going viral last year? How was her experience after her viral moment?What inspired her to launch her podcast?We learn about her background in newspaper journalism, marketing, her experience getting laid off, getting Mandy Moore as a...
2021-08-0454 minThe Creative Edition PodcastQ2 2021 Recap for Maddy and EmmaWe are reflecting on the second quarter of 2021 (April-June) and sharing our highs, lows, life updates, and what we are looking forward to in Q3.First, we want to start by sharing why we do these quarterly reviews. If you’ve worked in a corporate office before, you may have heard the term Quarterly Business Review (QBR). As creators making money from our business, it’s important that we treat it like one! If you're unfamiliar with quarterly business reviews (QBRs), QBR is a quarterly review meeting you hold with your customers. In a typi...
2021-07-2729 minThe Creative Edition PodcastMini-sode: 3 Ways to Improve Your PitchIn today’s mini-sode, we’re sharing 3 quick ways to improve your pitches. If you’re pitching brands this summer or for fall partnerships, this podcast episode is for you. Tip #1: Test out eye-catching subject linesOne thing we’ve learned is to include the name of the brand and your brand name in the email. Additionally, one way to create an eye-catching subject line is to include an action or even a little preview of what you’re pitching.· Example: Influencer Partner Request: Brand x Emma’s Edition for NYFW2021 · Example: @Madcrayy x B...
2021-07-0809 minThe Creative Edition PodcastCourse Preview: Build an Engaged Audience with Your Content Plan & StrategyToday, we’re sharing a course preview of Emma’s upcoming course: Build an Engaged Audience with Your Content Plan & Strategy. If you’re ready to learn how to build an engaged community online with your own plan and strategy, this podcast episode and upcoming course is for you.I think one thing we can all relate to as a content creators and influencers is the struggle, the confusion, and sometimes the anguish of building your community online. Especially when you’re first starting out. But the truth is, figuring out how to build a c...
2021-06-1530 minThe Creative Edition PodcastRe-introduction: Meet Maddy & EmmaToday, we’re doing a re-introduction of who we are, how we got started with content creation, and what we do. A lot has a change since we launched the podcast last year, so we’re excited to share what’s changed. Maddy shares:Who she is?Did she always have a passion for creativity?How did she get started with photography?What did she study in school?What is her day job?Emma shares:When did she start @emmasedition? Why did she start her Instagram and her blog?Why did I outsource photography?Balanced...
2021-05-0429 minThe Creative Edition PodcastWhat Should I Charge for a Sponsored Post as an Influencer or Content Creator?*Apologies friends! Again, Zoom only recorded with Maddy's mic so Emma is a little quiet in this episode"Today, we’re going to be sharing how to figure out what your rate should be as a content creator or influencer, and 3 factors that you should consider.1. Your financial goals and your costsStart by evaluating your costs. How often do you purchase new camera equipment, or do you hire a photographer? Are you paying for monthly clothing rental services like Rent the Runway? How much do you spend a month on props for photoshoots?
2021-03-2542 minThe Creative Edition Podcast12 Skills Content Creators & Influencers Use for their Careers*Apologies for Emma's audio - We've been having issues with Zoom just recording one microphone. Let’s debunk this myth with: “being an influencer isn’t a real job” and let’s breakdown the skills that content creators and influencers use in their careers: 1. Photography/Photo Editing Many content creators and influencers take and edit their own photos. Photography is a skill. Photo editing is a skill. Both skills take time to develop.Brands hire influencers to produce high-quality photos for social media ads. Both of us have had brands’ re-pu...
2021-03-1851 minThe Creative Edition PodcastMeet Photographer Karya Schanilec + Basics of Photo CompositionToday we have Karya from @karyaschanilec. Karya is a photographer based out of New York City and a master at photo editing with over 150,000 followers on TikTok. The Basics of Photo Composition for New Content Creators What is composition? Why should content creators, influencers, and new photographers care about composition?The Rule of Thirds: what is the rule of thirds?Do you need a professional camera to shoot with the rule of thirds?Leading Lines: What are leading lines?Where can you find leading lines?Sym...
2021-03-1152 minThe Creative Edition Podcast6 Negotiation Tips for InfluencersToday we’re going to share 6 negotiation tips for influencers. We had such a great conversation on Clubhouse about negotiation tips with our friend Austen Tosone. We wanted to make sure you guys had a chance to hear the tips on the podcast. Some of the tips we discuss include:Tip #1: Don’t send a rate sheetInstead, let the brand know that each collaboration is priced differently depending on the number of deliverables, timeline, exclusivity. You should ask the brand for their budget. You can literally send the brand, “what is you...
2021-03-0438 minThe Creative Edition PodcastContent Creatives Podcast 1 Year Anniversary!Today we’re celebrating our ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY as a podcast! We’re answering your questions about imposter syndrome, advice we wish we heard when we first got started, and our high and low moments as content creators. Here are the 10 questions we answer:When we were kids and people asked, “what do you want to be when you grow up?”, what would we say? Can we talk about imposter syndrome and how it impacted us early on? What would we tell our past selves when we were just starting? What’s been are most memorable high and low...
2021-02-2348 minThe Creative Edition Podcast5 Ways to Work Smarter, Not Harder as a Content Creator in 2021Are you looking for ways to free up your time as a content creator? Here are 5 ways to work smarter, not harder as a content creator this year.Tip 1 to work smarter, not harder in 2021: Evaluate your true free time Before we can jump in and share a few ways to help you save time and energy as a content creator or influencer this year, we have to take a step back and talk about your schedule and your actual free time.Our tip is to use the 168 hours exercise to f...
2021-02-1831 minThe Creative Edition PodcastPart 2 with Currently Kherington: Breaking Down 3 Influencer MythsIn part 2 of our interview with Kherington, we discuss:Influencer myths:· Influencer Myth #1: The Instagram Algorithm is ruining engagemento Let’s break this downo If you have a true content strategy, you won’t be affected by the algorithmo Focus on what you have control over – you can’t control the algorithm, but you can control consistency, presence, the value you deliver, etc.· Influencer Myth #2: You need thousands and thousands of followers to land brand campaigns· Influenc...
2021-02-1038 minThe Creative Edition PodcastPart 1: Meet Micro-Influencer Coach: KheringtonToday we have Kherington from @currentlykherington on the podcast! Kherington is a micro-influencer coach.In part one of our interview with Kherington, we discuss:Intro to Kherington:· Who are you?· What do you do?· Where are you located?· Prior work history – how did you become an influencer? What inspired you to start creating content online? Did you always know you wanted a creative career?Influencer Coaching:· What inspired you to become an influencer coach?· Do you still work with brands? Or do yo...
2021-02-0242 minThe Creative Edition Podcast4 Questions to Ask Yourself If You're Thinking About Becoming an InfluencerToday we’re going to be sharing four questions to ask yourself if you are interested in becoming an influencer or content creator. So if you have any interest in creating content for Instagram, TikTok, or your future YouTube or Blog, this podcast episode is for you.Question #1: Do you like creating content?· Do you like taking photos? Do you like having your photo taken? · Do you like creating videos? Do you like editing videos? · Do you like speaking in front of the camera? Do you like writing or editi...
2021-01-2839 minThe Creative Edition Podcast25+ Questions to Ask Yourself Before You Set 2021 Goals*Notice* Apologies friends! We aren't sure what happened with the mics but there's some issues with the audio in this episode.Today we’re going to be sharing 25 questions to ask yourself before you set your 2021 goals. So if you’re ready to set your goals but you aren’t sure where to start, this episode is for you.Question of the day: “What’s one lesson you learned from 2020?”Our first group of questions to ask yourself are around your brand: 1. Who are you as a brand? 2. What...
2021-01-2030 minThe Creative Edition Podcast10 Things You Can Pitch to Brands as a MicroinfluencerToday we’re going to be sharing different things you can pitch to brands as a microinfluencer. One of our most common questions is, “what do I offer when I pitch a brand?” so we hope this podcast episode answers this question.Before we dive into the tips, we define what influencers offer to brands and how they deliver value to their brand partners.Influencers provide a service to brands by creating content – photos, videos, copy or captions to brands. Influencers are another form content marketing to brands. Influencers help brands:Raise brand aw...
2021-01-1225 minThe Creative Edition Podcast2021 Content Creatives Podcast GoalsToday we’re going to be sharing our 2021 goals for the Content Creatives Podcast. We’re so excited to launch into the New Year.Maddy and Emma share one goal they met in 2020. And they share four goals they want for the Content Creatives Podcast and their community. Follow Emma on Instagram: @emmasedition | Pinterest: @emmaseditionFollow Maddy on Instagram: @madcrayy | Pinterest: @madcrayyFollow the Content Creatives Podcast: @contentcreativespodcastJoin the Content Creatives Podcast Facebook Group!Follow us on Instagram: @creativeeditionpodcast Follow Emma on I...
2021-01-0529 minThe Creative Edition Podcast5 Budgeting Tips for Content CreatorsToday we’re going to be sharing a few ways to budget as a content creator. Whether it’s your goal to take your side hustle full-time one day or to keep it a lucrative side hustle, this podcast episode is for you. Budget Tip 1: Define your blogging financial goalsDo you have a monthly or annual goal you’d like to make from blogging?Even if you just started creating content on Instagram or on other social media channels, we recommend setting a high-level timeline for yourself and creating financial goals...
2020-12-2922 minThe Creative Edition PodcastHow to Stay Motivated and Continue to Create Content for Your PassionsToday we’re going to be sharing a few tips on staying motivated and continuing to create content for your passions – especially during challenging or busy times .Our first tip to help you stay motivated is to: Set your overarching goals for your brand and business at the beginning of the year and continue to revisit them throughout the year.If you’ve defined success, then you’ve defined what direction you need to go. A lot of times, people lose motivation when they feel like they don’t have direction. So if you take t...
2020-12-1626 minThe Creative Edition PodcastMeet Tomi from @goodtomicha: How Tomi Started and Built Her Blog & BrandToday we’re joined Tomi from @goodtomicha. Tomi is a lifestyle blogger based out of North Carolina. She shares fashion, beauty, pop culture, and is a skincare enthusiast. Tomi shares with us:1. What inspired you to create your blog and Instagram?Did you have any sources of inspiration?Did something or someone inspire you to take the leap?2. How did you select your blog and Instagram name?3. What resources did you use to start out?4. What’s one mistake you did early on your content creation career?5. When’s one thing you...
2020-12-0856 minThe Creative Edition Podcast5 Ways to Reach New Instagram FollowersToday we’re going to be sharing a few ways to reach new Instagram followers. If you’re feeling stagnant on Instagram or you’re just getting started and you’re looking to build a community, this podcast episode is for you.Tip #1: Test out new features on Instagram (like Instagram reels)If you want to hit the explore page and reach new audiences, we recommend testing out new features Instagram rolls out. Reels doesn’t have to be over produced. You literally could create a 15 second video of your outfit, a meal that you’r...
2020-12-0130 minThe Creative Edition PodcastHoliday Photo Shoot Bucket ListWe're kicking off the holiday season with a holiday photo shoot bucket list! If you're looking to create holiday content soon, here are a few ideas you can create.Holiday Photo Shoot Idea #1: Cozy up in your carWhether you head out on a winter adventure or just pose in your driveway, you can create a cozy set up at the trunk of your car!Holiday Photo Shoot Idea #2: Under the Christmas TreeYou can pose with your presents, wrapping paper, and ornaments. Holiday Photo Shoot Idea #3: Holiday flat lay...
2020-11-2523 minThe Creative Edition PodcastHow to Find Brands to Work With as a MicroInfluencerToday we’re going to be sharing a few tips on how to find brands to work with as a micro-influencer. Before we share the different ways to find brands to work with, we recommend creating a dream list of the brands you’d love to work with in the future. Think about your niche (or niches) and think about the brands that would align with your personal brand and your audience. Why should you first create a list of brands that you’d love to work with?· You start to do some r...
2020-11-1823 minThe Creative Edition PodcastEmma takes Emma's Edition Full-Time!Last month, Emma announced that she decided to take content creation full-time. In this episode, Emma answers:1. What led you to decide that it was time to jump into content creation?2. Did you apply for any jobs or did you know that you should just focus on Emma’s Edition? She also shares how she was financially, emotionally, and mentally ready to take Emma’s Edition full-time:1. She had met my 2019 financial goal of building a 6-month emergency fundHer side hustle (blogging) had allowed her to t...
2020-11-0935 minThe Creative Edition Podcast5 Blogging Goals to Set for YourselfToday we’re going to be sharing 5 blogging goals you can set for yourself. If you’re wanting to set new goals for your blog, brand, or business on social media, this podcast episode is for you. Blogging Goal #1: What do you want to do for your audience? How are you going to deliver value to them? How are you going to inspire them, motivate them, or educate them?If you have hopes of turning your blog or Instagram into your full-time career, you have to put your audience at the forefront. A lot o...
2020-11-0241 minThe Creative Edition PodcastHow to Get Noticed by Brands as an InfluencerDid you know that you can get a brands attention as a micro-influencer? You don’t need 100,000 or even 10,000 followers to get a brands attention. If you’re looking to get your favorite brand’s attention, this podcast episode is for you.Here are a few tips to help noticed by brands as an influencer:#1 Come from a clear point of viewThere’s millions of users of Instagram which means there’s a TON of content being posted and shared on a daily basis. If your goal is to get noticed by brands as...
2020-10-2222 minThe Creative Edition Podcast7 Tips to Help You Write Great Instagram CaptionsToday we’re going to be sharing a few tips to help you write great Instagram captions. If you get frustrated writing captions or you’ve been feeling stuck and you aren’t sure what to write, this podcast episode is for you!Tip #1: Use captions to build your relationship with your audience One of the most important reasons why you shouldn’t take your captions for granted is because every caption is an opportunity to build a relationship with your audience. A few Instagram caption ideas you could try on your ac...
2020-10-1330 minThe Creative Edition Podcast5 Tips for Working with Brands for Blog/Instagram CollaborationsIf you’re a blogger or influencer trying to figure out how to work with brands, we’re sharing 5 tips that can help you on your next brand collaboration. Tip #1 Ask Clarifying QuestionsBefore you jump into a brand collaboration, don’t be afraid to ask the brand clarifying questions. Sometimes brands share the required deliverables, but there’s other important information you need to know before you agree to the campaign.Here are a few questions to ask brands:· What is the timeline for this campaign? · When are you expe...
2020-10-0629 minThe Creative Edition PodcastHow to Overcome Feelings of Discouragement Around Growing Your Blog/InstagramToday we’re going to be talking about how to overcome feelings of discouragement about growing your blog/Instagram/ or other social media channels. If you’re feeling down about not growing on social media, this podcast episode is for you. Tip #1: Stop Focusing on the Daily NumbersYou CAN’T let daily metrics get to you. You are worth more than your following number and your engagement rate. The number of likes and comments doesn’t determine your value – you are a WHOLE HUMAN BEING. Tip #2: Outline Your Short Term & Long Term...
2020-09-2228 minThe Creative Edition PodcastA Course Preview: How to negotiate (paid) brand collaborationsWe share a few negotiation tips and a preview of Emma's very first course: How to negotiate (paid) brand collaborations.We share:Emma's purpose in creating this course - Her goal is to help other bloggers and influencers not be afraid to negotiate, have to confidence to ask brands to be paid, and the tools (email templates) to negotiate their next brand campaign. Who this course is for:Influencers and bloggers trying to figure out how to work with brands. Influencers and bloggers trying to figure out ho...
2020-09-1628 minThe Creative Edition Podcast10 Fall Photo Shoot Bucket List IdeasNow that it’s September, it’s a perfect time to start planning out your fall photoshoots.So this week we are going to be sharing our fall photoshoot bucket list! We are giving you 10 fun fall photo ideas to try.Idea #1: Pumpkin PatchesWe also recommend trying these 8 photo poses while you are there:1. Sit on the pumpkins2. Hold the mini pumpkins to cover one eye3. Hold the pumpkins up with your friend4. Put a mini pumpkin on your head5. Walk through the pumpkin patch6. Grab an appl...
2020-09-0724 minThe Creative Edition PodcastLife Updates: A wedding, a new house, an Etsy shop, and a course?This week we’re going to be sharing a life update! We’ve had this podcast for over 6 months now and we’ve realized that we’ve shared tips, tricks, and lessons, but haven’t really gone into life updates. We’ve spent a few minutes sharing some life events during our questions of the days, but we thought it would be fun to go in depth with a few things happening in our lives. Follow Emma on Instagram: @emmasedition | Pinterest: @emmaseditionFollow Maddy on Instagram: @madcrayy | Pinterest: @madcrayyFollow the Content Creatives Podcast: @co...
2020-08-3130 minThe Creative Edition Podcast5 Mistakes New Bloggers & Influencers Are MakingThis week we’re going to be sharing a few mistakes we’re seeing aspiring bloggers and influencers make. We’ve personally made some of these mistakes so we want you to be aware and learn from these mistakes so you can focus on growing and establishing your brand.Mistake #1: Spending money on courses when they haven’t started a blog a yetIn 2020, there’s a massive amount of online courses you can take about how to pitch to brands or step up your Instagram game. While all of these courses can...
2020-08-1828 minThe Creative Edition PodcastHow to Pitch Your Brand & Business for Media Coverage with Lindsay from @anchoredineleganceToday we have a guest on the show: Lindsay from @anchoredinelegance and www.anchoredinelegance.com. Lindsay is a news anchor turned content creator. Lindsay is going to be sharing a few tips on how to pitch and land media coverage for your brand and business.So if you’re interested in gaining media exposure and what to learn what to include in your pitch, this podcast episode is for you.Who is Lindsay?Lindsay is as news anchor, turned content creator and higher education communicator. By day, she works for Purdue University – by nigh...
2020-08-1139 minThe Creative Edition Podcast8 Ways to Repurpose Your Content Across Your Social Media PlatformsWhy is it important to repurpose content across your social media platforms?If you’re working a full time or part time job, if you’re going to school, if you’re raising a family, and you’re trying to build your brand and business, you probably don’t have endless hours of the day to create content. Learning how to repurpose your content across your social media channels will help you save so much time! Besides saving time, it’s also important to repurpose your content because if you’re on different plat...
2020-08-0427 minThe Creative Edition Podcast8 Tips to Improve Your Email CommunicationIn this episode, we dive into email communication. If writing emails feels daunting to you or if you’re trying to get a brand or person’s attention via email, this podcast episode is for you!Email Tip #1: State your purpose in your subject lineIf you’re a blogger or influencer trying to pitch a brand for a potential collaboration, state your purpose with a verb. Here are a few subject lines I’ve used in the past:· “Requesting a Brand Collaboration: Brand Name x Emma’s Edition”· “Instagram Collaboration Re...
2020-07-1639 minThe Creative Edition Podcast8 Tips for New Influencers & BloggersIf you are just getting started with your blog, Instagram, or social media accounts, this podcast episode is for you. Here 8 tips for new bloggers and influencers: 1. Define your purposeIf you’re just starting out or have recently started a new blog or new Instagram, I would recommend taking the time to define why you’re starting you’re platform. · Are you passionate about cooking healthy meals at home on a budget?· Are you wanting to share your financial expertise with other women? · ...
2020-07-0845 minThe Creative Edition Podcast8 Pinterest Tips for BeginnersIf you're just getting started with Pinterest, this podcast episode is for you! We share 8 Pinterest tips for beginners.What is a Pin?Pins are photos, videos, and stories that you can bookmark and save on Pinterest. What is a board?A board is where you save all your pins. You can name your boards and arrange them on your profile. Some people create “home inspo” or “style boards. Some people also use Pinterest to create their “wedding” boards to collect their ideas for their weddings. Why is Pin...
2020-06-2936 minThe Creative Edition Podcast8 Ways to Increase Your Engagement on InstagramAre you looking for ways to increase your engagement on Instagram? In this podcast episode we share share few ways to increase your engagement on Instagram. We’ll be talking about how much time we spend on the app and different tactics we use to make sure we use our time wisely. Here are a preview of the tips we share in this podcast episode: Tip #1: Evaluate how you are currently spending your time on InstagramCheck how much time you’re spending on the app. You can click...
2020-06-2333 minThe Creative Edition PodcastMeet Austen Tosone: Beauty Content Director at Jumprope + How to Get Started with Creating VideosMeet Austen! She's the Beauty Content Director at Jumprope and blogger at Keep Calm & Chiffon. Austen shares her career path through the magazine industry as well as her year and a half as a freelancer and writer. She decided to launch her blog in 2012 and her YouTube channel in 2017. Austen discusses the different niches she tested on her YouTube channel. She also discusses how she became the Beauty Content Director at Jumprope.Jumprope is an app that helps creators create How-to videos for YouTube, Instagram, and more.In addition to Austen's career experience...
2020-06-1548 minThe Creative Edition Podcast10 Black Content Creators to Follow + Why We're Inspired By ThemMeet 10 content creators of color who inspire us to create, embrace color, and positivity!1. Color Me Courtney: Instagram: @colormecourtneyBlog/YouTube: www.colormecourtney.com & @ColorMeCourtney Why we love her:One of our favorite things about her is her monthly color series. Another reason why we love following her is because of her #colormeclassroom series. 2. Janea BrownInstagram: @jnaydaily YouTube: jnaydailyWhy we love her:She has a great eye for interior design and loves plants.3. BrittanyInstagram/Twitter: @itsbrittanybright @theinfluencerleague Blog: https://bebrightdaily.com/Why we love her:She’s a part of the Influencer Leagu...
2020-06-0831 minThe Creative Edition Podcast3 Challenges We’ve Faced Building Our BrandsEmma and Maddy give into 3 challenges they've face building their brands:The comparison gameFiguring who they are as a content creatorsFiguring out how they were going to deliver value to their audiencesChallenge #1: The Comparison Game:Emma & Maddy discuss how they've battled with feelings about not growing fast enough and how they stop that narrative. Emma opens up about owning her path and reflecting on her previous goals that she's set for her corporate and creative career.If you're feeling frustrated and know you want to stop comparing yourself to others,
2020-06-0156 minThe Creative Edition PodcastMeet Kt. McBratney: Chief Brand Officer & Co-Founder of OwnTrail + What is Brand Positioning?Kt. McBratney, the Chief Brand Officer and Co-founder of OwnTrail joins us to share her career journey plus a few tips on brand positioning.Kt. shares with us how she wanted to pursue a career in storytelling. She discusses how she started as marketing specialist at the Omaha Zoo out of college and her career goals of reaching the C-suite. Kt. became a chief marketing officer in 2016. Kt. also discusses how her and her co-founder Rebekah Bastian met. Together they launched OwnTrail in February 2020. OwnTrail is a platform for self-guided mentorship that is powered b...
2020-05-2556 minThe Creative Edition PodcastHow to Set Up an Indoor Photo ShootAre you looking for tips to set up an indoor photo shoot at home? Here are the 7 steps to set up an indoor photo shoot:Step 1: Pick a location in your homeEmma and Maddy share how they're both in one bedroom apartments. Emma shares how she moves her living room around to set up a backdrop. And Maddy discusses how you can use your bathroom as a photo shoot location. Step 2: Clear, even lighting Maddy talks about how she shoot near a natural light source like a window but she...
2020-05-1833 minThe Creative Edition Podcast10 Common Household Items You Can Use as Props for Your Next Photo ShootEmma and Maddy share a list of 10 common household items you can use as props. We’re all spending more time indoors so we thought it would be fun to share prop ideas you can use for your at home photo shoots! Here are a few props we share on this episode:MirrorsPillowsBedsheetsMagazines and booksand more!Follow Emma on Instagram: @emmaseditionFollow Maddy on Instagram: @madcrayyFollow the Content Creatives Podcast: @contentcreativespodcastJoin the Content Creatives Podcast Facebook Group!Follow us on Instagram: @creativeeditionpodcast
2020-05-1130 minThe Creative Edition Podcast5 Guiding Questions to Help You Generate Content IdeasAre you feeling stuck about generating new content ideas? You aren't alone! Emma and Maddy also hit writers/creators block every so often. Emma always hits a creative block after the holiday season through mid January. Maddy shares how she doesn't fight when she stumbles upon a creative rut. But when Maddy does hit a moment of inspiration, she leans into her inspiration and bulk creates her content.If you're looking for new content ideas, here are 5 questions that can help you get started. Question #1: What content (photos/videos/captions) does my...
2020-05-0443 minThe Creative Edition PodcastPart 2: Q & A With Regan from Coastline Creatives - Bringing on a Manager as an InfluencerIn part 2 of Regan’s interview from Coastline Creatives, we answer:How do you find a manager as an influencer? When is it the right time to bring on a manager?What does a manager specifically look for when potentially taking on an influencer?What performance metrics are brands looking for?Regan shares how important referrals are to the influencer industry – especially if you’re looking for a manager. Instead of using Google search to find a manager, she recommends reaching out to an influencer you admire to see if they're managed...
2020-04-2747 minThe Creative Edition PodcastPart 1: Meet Regan from Coastline Creatives + What Managers Can Do for InfluencersIn Part 1 of this interview, Regan shares with us her personal journey on how she got into the influencer world and owning her own business. She attended Northeastern University where she studied criminal justice and minored in business and international relations. She shared her early career experiences at the Ocean City Police Department, the attorney general’s office, as well as supporting a state senator for Massachusetts and Virgin America. Regan shares how she discovered that entrepreneurship is in her DNA.Regan discusses her life changing moment when she experienced the Boston Marathon bom...
2020-04-2043 minThe Creative Edition PodcastHow Tori from Her First 100K Built, Pivoted, and Established Her BrandIntroducing the Content Creatives Podcast very first podcast guest: Tori from Her First 100K! Tori is a financial coach, speaker, and writer. Tori met her goal of saving $100,000 before age 25. She's been nationally recognized as a millennial money expert. She's also been featured on Good Morning America, CNBC, Forbes, and more.In this podcast episode, Tori shares how she built, pivoted, and rebranded to Her First 100K. She first started a blog Victori Media alongside her corporate job in 2016. She originally shared her life as a millennial woman as well as h...
2020-04-1350 minThe Creative Edition PodcastWhat Does It Mean to In-source or Out-source For Your Brand?What does in-source and out-source mean for your brand and business? What do Emma and Maddy in-source and out-source?Emma and Maddy define what in-sourcing and out-sourcing mean. They share how content creators and businesses can perform tasks and functions either within or outside their business. Maddy shares how she recently out-sourced pitching and negotiating with brands by hiring a manager. And Emma shares how she started Emma’s Edition with the intention to out-source and hire a photographer. Both Emma and Maddy share why they chose to out...
2020-04-0643 minThe Creative Edition PodcastEmma Explains: 4 Business Concepts to Apply to Your Creative PassionsIntroducing a new segment of the Content Creatives Podcast: Emma Explains. In the first segment of Emma Explains, Emma shares four business concepts to apply to your creative passions. She brings in her lessons and experiences from business school and her corporate career in aerospace. She discusses the importance of goal setting as well as why you should also track your goals. Maddy and Emma share how they’ve personally tracked their financial goals for their blogs and businesses. Emma shares how she set her goals to learn how to use Pinte...
2020-03-3038 minThe Creative Edition PodcastHow to Create Content on a BudgetHow do you create content on a budget? How do you save money on props or clothes?Emma first shares why you should set content creation or marketing budget. If you’re starting to take content creation seriously for your personal brand or business, you have to think about how much you’re willing to spend on tools and production cost. Depending on your budget, you might pick and choose different things to spend or splurge on.Maddy and Emma dive into tips on saving for photography, clothes/shoes/acce...
2020-03-2331 minThe Creative Edition Podcast10 Tools You Can Use to Create & Organize ContentWhat cameras can you use to create content? What free tools are available for Instagram stories or Pinterest fliers?Maddy and Emma share the top 10 tools they use to create and organize content. They go in depth about the cameras they use and why they chose to purchase those cameras. Maddy shares what type of lens she uses for her Nikon D750. Additionally, they discuss the pros and cons of their cameras. Emma shares how she uses Splice to create her Tiktok videos. She uses Splice to remove the original sound, c...
2020-03-1538 minThe Creative Edition PodcastHow to Navigate Networking Events as an Introvert vs. ExtrovertMaddy and Emma went to their first Create & Cultivate event last month in Los Angeles, California. They both share some of their favorite panels and moments during the conference. Both Emma and Maddy loved Antoni’s (from Queer Eye) panel as well as the Inclusivity Panel with Nyma Tang and Adrienne Bailon. During the conference, Emma was surprised to learn that Maddy is an introvert. Both of them realized that they both were navigating Create & Cultivate together, but having different experiences as introvert and extrovert. In this episode, they dive into 6 tips to...
2020-03-0949 minThe Creative Edition PodcastHow to Get Comfortable Taking Photos in PublicHow do you get comfortable taking photos in public? What tips can you use to start getting comfortable taking photos outside?Emma and Maddy share some of the most public places they’ve ever taken photos. One of them was shot next to a freeway and the other took photos in the middle of the Suzallo Library in the University of Washington. If your easing into taking photos in public, Maddy shares that paying attention to when the sunsets and sunrises because shooting early in the morning and the end of the day all...
2020-03-0233 minThe Creative Edition PodcastHow to Plan for a Photo ShootHow do you plan for a photo shoot? How do you find a photographer to take your photos? If you’re asking yourself these questions, this podcast episode is for you.Emma and Maddy share the 6 steps in planning for a photo shoot. Maddy dives into the importance and the different details involved in laying out your ideas before the photo shoot. While Maddy uses a Trello board to capture her photo shoot ideas, Emma uses her planner. Around the topic of photography, Emma gives insight on how to find a pho...
2020-02-2433 minThe Creative Edition PodcastHow to Balance a Full Time Job & Create Content for Your PassionEmma and Maddy answer their first question submitted to the @contentcreativespodcast Instagram: "How do you balance a full-time job and create content for your passion?" This question was submitted by @nikkagabrielle. Thank you Nikka for submitting this question!Both Emma and Maddy open up about their full-time jobs. Maddy shares that her 9-5 job is in sales and how she initially found creating Instagram story content challenging. She shares her three tips on how she shoots batches of outfits, captures her ideas, and when she writes captions and blog posts. Emma s...
2020-02-1726 minThe Creative Edition PodcastIntroducing Maddy from @madcrayyWho is Maddy and why did she start her blog/Instagram @Madcrayy? If you’ve somehow stumbled upon the Content Creatives Podcast and haven’t met Maddy yet through her Instagram or blog, meet Maddy! Maddy is the co-host of the Content Creatives Podcast. In this episode, Maddy shares how she got started with photography in high school. Maddy shares her love of writing and her stint at songwriting. She also shares her college journey and both her and Emma find out they both were in the University of Washington Sales Certificate program. Mad...
2020-02-1124 minThe Creative Edition PodcastFinding Your BrandEmma and Maddy open up and share a piece of their stories on how they found their brands in the influencer world. Maddy shares how she started out taking photos that were aligned to what she wanted to do on her platform. She shares her Instagram has evolved over the years with trends and how she drew inspiration from Tezza. She discovered that she had to embrace her own style and perspective. She found that her strengths of photography and editing helped her define and find her brand. Emma shares how she...
2020-02-1130 minThe Creative Edition PodcastEpisode 1: Introducing Emma from @emmaseditionWho is Emma and why did she start her blog Emma’s Edition? If you’ve somehow stumbled upon the Content Creatives Podcast and haven’t met Emma yet through her Instagram or blog, meet Emma! Emma is one of the co-host of this podcast. In this episode, Emma shares what her mom told her after she told her mom that she either wanted to be a fashion designer or a writer when she was a little kid. She shares why she started my blog/Instagram Emma’s Edition during her senior year of college. Emma also...
2020-02-1122 minThe Creative Edition PodcastThe Content Creatives Podcast TrailerHi! It's Maddy and Emma and we're excited to bring you the Content Creatives Podcast. Our mission is to empower creatives to discover, grow, and own their brand. We'll be sharing content creation tips like batching content, photography and posing tips, and planning for photo shoots.This podcast is for any aspiring content creators, influencers, or small businesses trying to figure out who they are and what their brand is going to be in the online space. We are both Seattle bloggers and content creators excited to share the lessons we've learned building our brands in the...
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