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a life differentlyReclaiming Pleasure + the Power of Shadow Work with Latoya Dixon SmithWhat if pleasure was more than a luxury and shadow work was the portal to reclaiming it? This week, I’m joined by Latoya Dixon Smith (she/her)—boudoir photographer, embodiment coach, and founder of Greenville Boudoir and One Union Studios—to explore how shadow work, nervous system healing, and sensual embodiment can radically transform how we live, love, and lead. We unpack the ways control, burnout, and the pressure to stay “nice” disconnect us from our truth—and how shadow work, sensual embodiment, and creative rebellion can guide us back to authenticity and power. Wheth...2025-04-091h 03
Wild + (finally fcking) Free: Real, Raw Stories of the Disruptors, Rebels + RevolutionariesS5E13 Embodying Authenticity + Following Freedom with Latoya Dixon SmithLatoya Dixon Smith is a boudoir photographer, embodiment coach, and international speaker based in Greenville, SC. Featured on HBO, she has also been widely featured in publications including ESSENCE, The Huffington Post, and The Greenville Business Magazine.In addition to activating women to connect with their confidence through empowering boudoir healing ceremonies and photos, Latoya enjoys speaking with women about accessing pleasure, power, and peace through the power of the feminine essence. In this ep we chat about:Latoya's earlier path as an engineer and how even in that environment, she always led from a...2025-03-3152 min
The Muse's LabSeason 3, Episode 3 - Boudoir as Self-empowermentThis week, I meet with Latoya Dixon Smith boudoir photographer and creatress of Greenville Boudoir. In this episode, we chat about the boudoir as a means of self-empowerment and learn some great lessons from Toya that continue to sit with me.
About Latoya:
Latoya Dixon Smith is a boudoir photographer, certified sex doula, and international speaker based in Greenville, SC. Featured on HBO, she has also been widely featured in publications including The Huffington Post, ESSENCE, and The Greenville Business Magazine.In addition to activating women to find confidence and self-acceptance...2023-12-141h 04
Permission to LivePART 1: How Curiosity Led Her to Becoming a Sex DoulaLatoya Dixon Smith had to wade through multiple layoffs before finding her passion of activating women to find confidence and self-acceptance through empowering boudoir healing ceremonies and speaking about accessing pleasure, power, and peace through the power of the erotic. Here is her story... or at least part of it, she'll be back for more soon!LINKS for LATOYA:Learn more about working with Latoya on her websiteFollow Melissa on InstagramLINKS for MELISSA:Get your Free Roadmap to Unlocking Your Bad Bit...2022-12-2140 min
Enneagram & CoffeeUnblocking Our Flow with Latoya Dixon SmithToday I am talking with Latoya Dixon Smith a mechanical engineer turned boudoir photographer, certified sex doula, and international speaker based in Greenville, SC. Featured on HBO, she has also been widely featured in publications including The Huffington Post, ESSENCE, and The Greenville Business Magazine.In addition to activating women to find confidence and self-acceptance through empowering boudoir healing ceremonies and photos, Latoya enjoys speaking with women about accessing pleasure, power, and peace through the power of the erotic.Get in touch with Latoya: www.instagram.com/greenvilleboudoir--2022-09-0938 min
Midlife Plot Twists with Lucy BaberS2E3: Midlife Body Relationships - Latoya Dixon SmithOur desires shift as our bodies change, which can cause problems with partners if we aren't sure how to communicate with them. Latoya Dixon Smith of Greenville Boudoir joins us to share about her work not only as a boudoir photographer, but a sex doula. Listen in as Latoya explains what her role is as a sex doula and how she helps her clients, along with the approaches she takes and tools she uses in her practice!Today's episode is brought to you by my mentorship opportunities, where I help photographers better serve people. If you're...2022-07-2953 min
The Modern PhoenixReadiness is an illusion with Latoya Dixon SmithG sits down with former mechanical engineer turned boudoir photographer, Latoya Dixon Smith, for a juicy permission slip to embrace your truth and not be afraid to be fun, playful and sexy. They speak on the importance of releasing the narratives around the sh*tty things that happen to you to invite a perspective shift. Readiness is an illusion. As modern women, we have been brainwashed to believe that if we slow down, there will be consequences. Slow down and listen to the redirection nuggets of wisdom that present themselves. More about Latoya: Latoya Dixon Sm...2022-07-0655 minThe Modern PhoenixReadiness is an illusion with Latoya Dixon SmithG sits down with former mechanical engineer turned boudoir photographer, Latoya Dixon Smith, for a juicy permission slip to embrace your truth and not be afraid to be fun, playful and sexy. They speak on the importance of releasing the narratives around the sh*tty things that happen to you to invite a perspective shift. Readiness is an illusion. As modern women, we have been brainwashed to believe that if we slow down, there will be consequences. Slow down and listen to the redirection nuggets of wisdom that present themselves. More about Latoya: Latoya Dixon Sm...2022-07-0655 min
Leadership With Latoya PodcastS6E5: Family Lessons-Joy Is A Gift To ShareLatoya tells the story of her first bicycle and what it taught her about joy!2022-02-2705 minLeadership With Latoya PodcastS6E4 Family Lessons-Everyone Needs A Soft Place To LandAnother great story about my Mom and the significance of her dinner table.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app2022-02-2706 minLeadership With Latoya PodcastS6E3: Family Lessons: Be Who You AreLatoya discusses how her Momma’s push to do her best has made a difference in her life. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app2022-02-2706 minLeadership With Latoya PodcastS6E2: Family Lessons: Watch Your WordsLatoya recalls memories of her Grandmother Moa and lessons she learned from her.2022-02-2706 minLeadership With Latoya PodcastS6E1: Interdependence MattersLatoya introduces a new series, Family Lessons, and tells stories of what she’s learned from her life experiences.2022-01-2906 min
Morning High FiveQ+A with Latoya Dixon SmithI’m diving into what it means to show up differently in different phases of life with this week’s pep talker Latoya Dixon Smith. We’re coming to terms with my emo phase (I know, you wanted to take this journey with me, right?) and how different looks and branding choices can be an indicator of evolution and growth. Latoya Dixon Smith is an engineer turned boudoir photographer, sex doula, and feminine embodiment coach. Turning in her steel toe boots for lingerie and bodysuits, Latoya is passionate about helping women find confidence and self-acceptance through empowering photos...2022-01-2009 minMorning High FiveWhere Do We Go From Here?When you’re not sure what the next step is in your business or your life, what’s the first thing you should do? Latoya Dixon Smith is here to deliver you the pep talk you need to figure out what you truly want out of life and the first step to moving in the right direction. Latoya Dixon Smith is an engineer turned boudoir photographer, sex doula, and feminine embodiment coach. Turning in her steel toe boots for lingerie and bodysuits, Latoya is passionate about helping women find confidence and self-acceptance through empowering photoshoot experiences and coac...2022-01-1903 min
The Warriors Quest show w/ Jared A BrownWhy Kidney Transplant Is So NeededApply to be a living kidney donor for Latoya Dixon. In this video, I’ll be spotlighting Latoya Dixon. "I live in Jackson Mississippi born and raised. I have Chronic Kidney Disease. I was diagnosed 2 years ago after my mother died from the same disease."The hospital is UMMC ( University of Mississippi Medical Center), the coordinator name is Latasha Moses and the website is ummc.donorscreen.org Phone number is 601-984-1000Please subscribe, don't forget to turn on your notifications! BE MY FRIEND:🌍Check my YouTube channel : https://www.youtube.com/c/JaredABrown🎙️Listen to my podcast: https://bit.ly/2WEzVOu...2021-10-181h 08
School District Leadership - hosted by Adam Welcome82 - Latoya DixonLatoya is the Director of Elementary Programs and Gifted Education for a school district in South Carolina and when we met in person a few weeks ago we totally hit it off right away. Dr. Dixon has been a teacher, Principal at two different levels and also worked for the Department of Education in North Carolina before taking her current job.
Latoya is also a podcaster (Leadership With Latoya - A Podcast For Leaders On The Grow) blogger and just an all around awesome human being.
Be sure to follow Latoya on Twitter @latoyadixon5 and...2021-08-2842 minLeadership With Latoya PodcastS5 E7 Quality MattersIn this episode Latoya chats with Mike Patrick, North American Sales Leader for Education Markets at Milliken and Company. Mike's 12 minutes of leadership wisdom will not only inspire you, but spark your thinking on how you can become a better leader for the people you serve. Mike makes it clear that quality matters and our purpose as leaders is to support, inspire, and grow the people we serve in ways that make a difference. This is one of the best episodes of this season. Don't miss it! Press play!2021-07-3111 minLeadership With Latoya PodcastS5 E6 Equity is an Action VerbIn this episode, we welcome Dr. Rosa Perez-Isiah, a 27 year veteran of public education and a fierce advocate for equity and social justice. Dr. Isiah helps us think through what leaders can do to create a more equitable educational experience for students and to grow themselves in our ever-changing world. Finally, she gives us some insight on her new book, Beyond Conversations About Race, and challenges us all to take action to make equity a reality for every student in our care. Press play!2021-07-3118 minLeadership With Latoya PodcastS5 E5: Hire for Value. Train for Skills.In this episode, Latoya welcomes Dr. John Hodge to the show. Dr. Hodge reminds us that great leaders remain true to their core values and are able to rely on them for direction and clarity in the most challenging of circumstances. His practical insights and advice are sure to leave you thinking about how you can grow in your leadership. Press play!2021-07-3113 minLeadership With Latoya PodcastS5 E4 Future Focused LeadershipIn this episode, we welcome president and CEO of the Aurora Institute, Susan Patrick. Susan's candid conversation regarding the global implications that the pandemic has had on leaders and the need for leaders who are able to transform the system of public education in ways that honor student voice, agency, and authentic demonstration of mastery is sure to get you thinking. Together, we take a look back at the past year, and more importantly, a look forward in hopes of giving leaders some additional insights as they work towards a brighter and better future for students in the public...2021-07-3129 minLeadership With Latoya PodcastS5 E3 Passion and ImpactIn this episode, Latoya chats with Dr. Chuck Ambrose about passion and impact. From the systems level to the individual level, effective leaders strive to make a difference in the lives and experiences of others. Chuck offers practical advice on how leaders can make sure they remain open to learning, take calculated risks, and empower others in ways that make an incredible difference. Press play!--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app2021-07-3117 minLeadership With Latoya PodcastS5 E1 Leadership With Latoya is Back!In this preview to Season 5, Mike and Latoya provide a glance into the various topics they’ll tackle this season. From authenticity to courage, leaders of every discipline can find some practical things in this season to apply to their work and lives! Press play! Leadership With Latoya is back!2021-07-3108 minLeadership With Latoya PodcastS5 E2 Courageous LeadershipIn this episode, Latoya and Mike chat about what it means to lead with courage. From making decision with fear in play to finding the bravery to putting your vulnerability on display, courage is never absent from the work of the world's most impactful leaders. This conversation is sure to give you some things to think about. Press play!--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app2021-07-3119 min
UnfilteredSonia Noel Foundations- 365 Invaluable Life Experiences Guest Mae Dixon & Alicia DanielsMae Dixon is also the Founder/President of A Will & Way, Inc., a non-profit organization for
Women and children survivors of Domestic Violence.
She attended the public schools of Escambia County and Earned the Certificate of Real Estate from Univ. of West FL, Graduate of Florida’s Realtor Institute (GRI), Earned Retail Sales and Clerical Certificates at George Stone Voc Tech. Alicia Latoya Daniels was born on July 28, 1983 in Georgetown, Guyana. She is a poet, teacher and entrepreneur. She is a trained primary educator and has been involved in primary level education for over a decade.
Her early years of sc...2020-12-1730 min
Makin’ It Personal: A #PersonalizeSC PodcastEp. 9 - Equity? Let's Talk About It!What does equity really mean? How do educators move forward in a pandemic & climate of racial unrest? In this episode, host Keri Fersner chats with Dr. Latoya Dixon, Director of Early Childhood, Elementary, and Gifted Education in York School District 1 about how race, inequity, and education collide and what educators today can do about it!
Connect with Latoya on Twitter: https://twitter.com/latoyadixon5
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Subscribe, share, & stay connected wi...2020-07-0128 minLeadership With Latoya PodcastS4E6 Educational Leadership in the Era of COVID-19In this episode, Latoya invites two colleagues, Tonya German-a high school principal in North Carolina and Mike Waiksnis, Executive Director of Middle and High Schools in a South Carolina district on the podcast to discuss how school closure due to COVID-19 has impacted educators, students, and families. Press play for an insightful and heart wrenching conversation!2020-04-2624 min
Marc Clarke: On the MarcEntrepreneur LaToya DixonLaToya Dixon talks Entreprenuership and her brand @delavesskincare2020-04-2326 minLeadership With Latoya PodcastS4E5 Courage: The Ultimate Challenge of LeadershipCourage is the ultimate challenge of leadership. Do you have it?2020-02-0812 minLeadership With Latoya PodcastMini-Podcast: The PD GapQuick questions and wonderings about professional development. Listen and let me know what you think!2019-10-0504 minLeadership With Latoya PodcastS4E4: Leadership MythsIn this two-part series, Latoya and Mike discuss myths surrounding school leadership. From "fake it until you make it," to "do it because I am the boss and I said so," they break down the real deal behind these skewed perspectives. You don't want to miss this episode. Press play now! Oh and leave us a review if you are so inclined! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app2019-09-2120 minLeadership With Latoya PodcastS4E3 Principal DevelopmentIn this episode, Latoya and Michael discuss ways leaders should experience professional development and robust mentorship. What can leaders do to spur their professional development? How should they be mentored? Press play!--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app2019-09-0718 minLeadership With Latoya PodcastS4E2: Intentional LeadershipThe challenge of leadership is our ability to be intentional, remain focused, and deliberate in all that we deliver to those we serve. This week, Latoya and Mike discuss how they use a key tool to help them meet this challenge as instructional leaders who provide high-quality feedback to support and enhance the practices of teachers. You don't want to miss it. Press PLAY!--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app2019-08-3114 min
Leadership With Latoya PodcastS4E1: Instructional EquityIn this episode, Latoya and Mike discuss practical ways school leaders can work to reduce the variation in student achievement by focusing on adopting a set of evidence-based instructional equity practices. They share practical tips and pose questions to push your thinking. Press play now!--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app2019-08-1718 min
Leadership With Latoya PodcastS3E11 Professional Learning Communities Part ThreeIn this episode, Mike and Latoya tackle the 3rd and 4th critical questions: What do we do when our students have not learned? and What do we do if they already have mastered it? Additionally, they give listeners some critical insights regarding instructional feedback and the implications that can happen when core instruction is not solid. Listen in for several resources and then go to www.latoyadixon5.com to download the Instructional Leadership Mini-Workbook! Press play.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app2019-03-2920 minLeadership With Latoya PodcastS3E10 Professional Learning Communities Part 2In the third episode of the Instructional Leadership Series, Latoya and Mike tackle the second core question of Professional Learning Communities. The conversation touches on assessment and the power of teachers immersing themselves in the process of designing aligned and rigorous assessments prior to planning instructional lessons. It's power packed with goodness. Press play!--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app2019-02-2315 minLeadership With Latoya PodcastS3E9 Power Up With Professional Learning Communities Part 1In this episode, Latoya and Mike identify what a professional learning community isn't, and clearly define what a PLC is-teacher teams who collaborate via inquiry and action research to improve their instructional practices and student outcomes. They go further and give principals some things they can put in place to take the journey to establish true Professional Learning Communities. Press Play! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app2019-02-1618 min
Leadership With Latoya PodcastS3E8: The Instructional Leadership SeriesIn this episode, Latoya and Mike kick off their Instructional Leadership Series. Episodes 8-12 will focus on helping educational leaders enhance their instructional leadership support. We're talking about everything from clarity and focus, to PLCs, feedback and more. If you are a leader who wants to improve your ability to help others improve their practice, educator or not, this series is for you! Press play!--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app2019-02-0913 min
Leadership With Latoya PodcastS3E7: Authentic LeadershipIn this episode, Latoya and Mike discuss the challenges and joys of embracing authentic leadership. Leaders who want to release themselves from the pressure of feeling that they have to be perfect, know all of the answers, and can't demonstrate a vulnerability in the presence of those they serve should give this a listen. In the words of Latoya, "The best thing we all could ever be is ourselves!" Be you! Be True! Be a hope builder! Press play!--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app2019-01-2712 min
Bokeh - The Photography Podcast#196: How Systems Can Bring You Freedom - Latoya Dixon SmithDo you find yourself overwhelmed in your photography business, working on tasks that aren't moving you forward?In episode 196 of the Bokeh Podcast, Latoya Dixon Smith reveals how you can find freedom in your business by implementing systems that will save you time and resources. Listen in as she shares how you can start creating systems by answering a few simple questions.The Bokeh Podcast is brought to you by Photographer’s Edit: Custom Editing for the Wedding and Portrait Photographer. You can also subscribe to the Bokeh podcast on the Apple podcast app, follow on Spo...2018-11-261h 08
Bokeh - The Photography Podcast#196: How Systems Can Bring You Freedom - Latoya Dixon SmithDo you find yourself overwhelmed in your photography business, working on tasks that aren't moving you forward?In episode 196 of the Bokeh Podcast, Latoya Dixon Smith reveals how you can find freedom in your business by implementing systems that will save you time and resources. Listen in as she shares how you can start creating systems by answering a few simple questions.The Bokeh Podcast is brought to you by Photographer’s Edit: Custom Editing for the Wedding and Portrait Photographer. You can also subscribe to the Bokeh podcast on the Ap...2018-11-261h 08
The WordPress Photography PodcastMaking Client Onboarding Awesome w/ Latoya Dixon SmithLatoya Dixon Smith is a wedding and portrait photographer based in Greenville, SC. She has been widely featured in publications, including The Huffington Post, 99U, and The Greenville Business Magazine. Along with photographing couples eager to create their own, new traditions, Latoya finds her passion in helping photographers and other creatives get a handle on […]
The post Episode 68 – Making Client Onboarding Awesome w/ Latoya Dixon Smith first appeared on Imagely.2018-11-0834 min
Leadership With Latoya PodcastS3E6: Making Feedback MatterIn this episode, Latoya welcomes guest Chris Chandler (@chrischandler24), a practicing assistant principal, to discuss how the leadership team at this school is making feedback matter. From being transparent and consistent about expected instructional practices to sharing collective feedback via video snapshots, the episode is full of ideas you'll want to put into practice right away! What are you waiting for? Press play!--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app2018-10-0613 min
Let's Get UnraveledLatoya Dixon Smith of The Queen Photographers Talks Community + Time ManagementLatoya Dixon Smith, Founder of The Queen Photographers chats with Academy Founders about the need for community and the benefits of managing your time well.
Follow on Latoya's journey:
https://www.instagram.com/latoyadixonsmith/
Check out The Queen Photographers:
https://www.instagram.com/queenphotogs/2018-09-0300 min
Leadership With Latoya PodcastS3E5: From Idea to Execution: A Leadership ChallengeIn this episode, Mike and Latoya explore the challenge that leaders have sometimes moving from the idea stage to execution or vice versa. Their discussion leads them down a path of interesting insights and thoughts about how leaders can improve their abilities on either end of this spectrum. For tools you can use right now, press play!--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app2018-08-2515 min
Leadership With Latoya PodcastS3E4: 5 Key Lessons for Aspiring LeadersAre you an aspiring leader? In this episode, Latoya and Mike discuss 5 key lessons for those who aspire to lead. Leading isn't just about managing, evaluating, and directing the work of others. It's about serving, influencing advocating, developing your self and others, and asking the right questions. For tips on the top 5 lessons we believe are most important for aspiring leaders in any field give this episode a listen.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app2018-07-1415 min
Leadership With Latoya PodcastS3E3 Leaders As LearnersIn this episode, Latoya and Mike explore the role of leaders as learners. They provide insight into how leaders can create time and opportunities to learn and self-direct their own development. Far too often, leaders find themselves ignoring their own development as they work to develop others. Latoya and Mike offer practical suggestions about how leaders can develop others and themselves to add value to their organization as well as improve their ability to lead. If you are trying to figure out how you might find the time to contribute to your own development while leading others, this episode is...2018-07-0413 min
Bokeh - The Photography Podcast#149: How to Build a Photography Community - Latoya Dixon SmithAre you longing to make connections and build relationships with other photographers in your community? Fulfilling that sense of belonging in any industry is invaluable.In episode 149 of the Bokeh Podcast, Latoya Dixon Smith of the Queen Photographers shares how she grew her Facebook group of 30 women in South Carolina to an international collaborative of black women photographers around the globe. Listen as she provides 3 helpful tips to launching and maintaining a photography community.The Bokeh Podcast is brought to you by Photographer’s Edit: Custom Editing for the Wedding and Portrait Ph...2018-06-211h 08
Bokeh - The Photography Podcast#149: How to Build a Photography Community - Latoya Dixon SmithAre you longing to make connections and build relationships with other photographers in your community? Fulfilling that sense of belonging in any industry is invaluable.In episode 149 of the Bokeh Podcast, Latoya Dixon Smith of the Queen Photographers shares how she grew her Facebook group of 30 women in South Carolina to an international collaborative of black women photographers around the globe. Listen as she provides 3 helpful tips to launching and maintaining a photography community.The Bokeh Podcast is brought to you by Photographer’s Edit: Custom Editing for the Wedding and Portrait Photographer. You can also s...2018-06-211h 08
Leadership With Latoya PodcastS3E2: Challenges of Communication For LeadersIn this episode, Latoya and Mike tackle the big C-Communication! It can be a challenge for all leaders, but it is a vital skill in helping accomplish organizational goals and objectives. This episode will give you some ideas about the practical methods you can use to communicate with those you serve effectively. You'll finish with ideas and tips to improve your communication skills as a leader. Press play!--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app2018-06-0911 minLeadership With Latoya PodcastS3E1 Positive AdvocacyIn this episode, Latoya and Mike discuss Latoya's new book, Burned Out, Beaten Up, Fighting Back: A Call To Action For America's Public Educators and how educators can practice positive advocacy! Press Play to learn about the #call2action4ed April Challenge and gather ideas about how you can make positive advocacy a regular part of your work life! Welcome to Season 3! It's going to be epic!--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app2018-04-1411 min
Queen Photographers Podcast016 | Samantha Clarke, From Attorney to International Wedding PhotographerSamantha Clarke of Samantha Clarke Photography gives us an inspirational interview on how she transitioned from her career as an attorney to now photographing weddings internationally.2018-04-0224 min
Queen Photographers Podcast016 | Barbara Grimes, Confidence and Speaking Things into ExistenceHost Latoya Dixon Smith shares the importance of being bold and confident as a business owner and the transformation which happens from speaking your desires out loud and working diligently toward them. Barbara Grimes of Barbara Yvonne Photography confirms this message in her interview.2018-03-2621 min
Queen Photographers Podcast015 | Karen Bethencourt, CreativeSoul Photography Takes Kids Fashion Photography By StormKahran Bethencourt is one-half of the CreativeSoul Photography kids fashion, husband and wife team powerhouse. Kahran shares her atypical story of how she got into photography and how CreativeSoul came to be a wonder in kids fashion photography.2018-03-1918 min
StoriesInEdu's podcastThe One With Latoya Dixon Where She Issues A Call To ActionAmazing experiences and enlightening stories about a career in education that led to the conclusions that we have to celebrate the art of teaching instead of focusing too much on the data of education. Dr. Latoya Dixon explains her philosophy and the ideas in her book Burned Out, Beaten Up, & Fighting Back: A Call to Action for America's Public Educators. Josh and Mandy learn and share with the best and add a fun discussion of video conferencing with a Game of Stories card. tinyurl.com/ppdstories 2018-03-1438 min
The Life Boss Show for PhotographersEpisode 17 – Queen Photographers with Latoya Dixon SmithLatoya Dixon Smith is a wedding and lifestyle commercial photographer based in Greenville, SC. She has been widely featured in publications including The Huffington Post, Black Southern Belle, and Borrowed & Blue. Along with photographing crazy-in-love couples who are mindful in their journeys together, Latoya finds her passion in educating and leading The Queen Photographers…Continue readingEpisode 17 - Queen Photographers with Latoya Dixon Smith
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Queen Photographers Podcast014 | Dana Cole, Diversity in International Fashion and Beauty PhotographyDana Cole of Dana Cole Photography lets us in on her experience in moving from Texas to Oslo, Norway to become a full time fashion and beauty photographer.2018-03-1219 min
Queen Photographers Podcast013 | LaJoy Cox, Persevering to a 6-Figure SuccessAtlanta photographer, LaJoy Cox, takes us behind her journey to finding success after given an ultimatum, dealing with a divorce, rebranding, all while maintaining her duty as a mom.2018-03-0519 min
Queen Photographers Podcast012 | Getting to Know the Charlotte Area LeadersOn this episode we sit down with the Area Leaders for the Charlotte Queens, Charmekia Bias of CharMarie Photography and Demetria Mosely of Studio Mosley.2018-02-2631 min
Queen Photographers Podcast011 | Keda Sharber - Personal and Professional Growth as a PhotographerKeda Sharber, a Houston-based photographer, is a wise soul. Keda shares a window into her own photography experience, including the personal professional rollercoasters she rode along the way. Read the show notes at www.queenphotographers.com/0112018-02-1926 min
Queen Photographers Podcast010 | Getting to Know the Raleigh/Durham Area LeadersIn this episode we sat down with Raleigh-Durham Area Leaders, Nikia Williams Wilson of Nikia Williams Photography and Elena Lewis of CMWE Photography to hear how they got started in photography and what challenges they've faced along the way.2018-02-1220 min
Queen Photographers Podcast009 | Sacia Listenbee - Freelancing as a Photographer for Uber EatsSacia Listenbee is a wedding photographer, based in Myrtle Beach, SC. A former high school English teacher, she struck up a love of photography quickly, and soon after decided to make the jump to go into the business full-time. In this episode, Sacia shares her journey to photography and gives insight to the freelance work she has done with the Uber Eats program.2018-02-0521 min
Leadership With Latoya PodcastS2E12: Are You Really Listening?In this episode, Latoya and Michael discuss strategies for leaders to become better listeners. Listening with intention isn't easy, and is a skill that must be practiced. Get ready to learn about some great listening techniques you can put it into practice today! What are you waiting for? Press play!--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app2018-02-0312 min
Queen Photographers Podcast008 | Sabrina Guyton - Prioritizing Portraits of Families of ColorSabrina Guyton is a lifestyle portrait photographer, based in Philadelphia. Sabrina shares her inspiration behind creating a new platform, Figs and Cocoa, which is a curated lifestyle blog feature portraiture of families and children of color.2018-01-2925 minLeadership With Latoya PodcastS2E11 Creating Conditions for SuccessIn this episode, Latoya and Michael discuss the critical conditions that leaders must work to create in order to be successful. From building trust to listenting, leaders have a responsiblity to reflect and adapt their behaviors as needed to maximize organizational productivity. If you're wondering if you've built a strong foundation for future success as a leader, listen to this episode and reflect on your own leadership experiences. What are you waiting for? Press play now!--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app2018-01-1313 minLeadership With Latoya PodcastS2E10: Best of Leadership With Latoya 2017In this episode Latoya and Michael recap some of their favorite episodes from 2017. They take their discussions on focus and clarity, why good ideas fail, and accountability and support one step further. If you liked any of these past episodes, you'll love this recap. It's stocked full of ideas that are sure to get you thinking about how you might grow in your leadership this year! Press play!--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app2018-01-0712 min
Leadership With Latoya PodcastS2E9: The Complexities of LeadershipIn this episode, Latoya and Michale tackle the idea that leadership, although sometimes mistakenly boilded down to something simple, is really a complex operation. They specifically dive into the idea of how leaders sometimes mistakenly over simplify the idea that their work is simple and how that narrative can dismantle understanding and public perception of what the leader is doing in the organization. This episode is packed full of tips you can use today! Press play!--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app2017-11-1810 min
Leadership With Latoya PodcastS2E8: Inequity In EducationIn this episode, Latoya and Mike discuss the inequity that still plagues the public k-12 school system and ways we can begin to address the root causes of it instead of the symptoms. They suggest a straight forward approach, that is comprehensive in nature, and collective in accountability. If you're interested in ALL meaning ALL when it comes to our children getting the very best education, press play! You'll be glad you did!--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app2017-11-1113 min
Leadership With Latoya PodcastS2E7: Future Focused LeadershipIn this expisode, Mike and Latoya challenge listeners to think about how they are preparing the next generation of leaders in their organization in ways that ehhance the capacity of future leaders and support the sustainablity of accomplishments. From education to business, leaders have a responsibility to work collaboratively with their team to set a vision, develop talent in others, and put the pieces together for success! What are you waiting for? Press play!--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app2017-11-0412 min
Leadership With Latoya PodcastS2E6: Rethinking Principal LeadershipIn this episode, Latoya and Mike discuss the changing nature of teaching and learning, the push for a more future focused teaching and learning enviormnment, that conflicts with the traditional structure of school leadership, which remains in its orginal form, in spite of the conditions of the job having changed. Is there room to rethink the structure of the principalship? Are the conditions of the principalship impacting longevity in position? These questions and more are explored in this episode. Press play!--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app2017-10-2213 min
Leadership With Latoya PodcastS2E5: The Impact of Unconscious LeadershipIt's easy for leaders to get bogged down in the routine and habitual activities related to their work. Sometimes, those routines and habits lead us to being less aware of how our actions and leadership style is impacting those we lead. In this episode, Mike and Latoya discuss ways to avoid this leadership pitfall, by encouraging leaders to be reflective about thieir practice and purposeful in their planning. You don't want to miss this episode! Press play!--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app2017-10-0712 min
Queen Photographers Podcast007 | Getting to Know the GA Area Leaders, part 1In this episode we chat with our Atlanta, Ga area leaders: Hope Ballenger, Latricia Buffington, and Brittany Richardson. They each share their experiences as new photographers and some of their favorite #QueenPhotogs moments.2017-10-0238 min
Leadership With Latoya PodcastS2E4: Advocacy LeadershipIn this episode, we discuss the role of a leader as an advocate. Great leaders advocate on behalf of the folks they serve. Advocacy is a central part of leadership. How so, you might ask? That's because leaders have a responsiblity to advocate in order to communicate the needs, accomplishments, and obstacles they and their organization face. If you're interested in advocating with passion and perseverance as your fuel, listen to this episode!--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app2017-09-3011 min
Leadership With Latoya PodcastS2E3: Leading With Equity In MindOf all the things leaders have to keep in mind, equity is certainly one of them. Meeting people where they are to support them appropriately and in an equitable manner is a challenge for every leader. In this episode, Latoya and Mike discuss ways leaders can make sure they are leading with equity in mind by setting an example and modeling this for those they serve. Press play now!--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app2017-09-2311 min
Leadership With Latoya PodcastS2E2:Equity In EducationIn this episode, Latoya and Mike begin their conversstion about equity. They specifically address the difference between equity and equality and talk about how access and opportunity play a critical role in equity being a key element in any organizatiion, but especially in education. If you aren't sure how you can help advocate for a greater degree of meeting the needs of all of those you serve as a leader, this episode is for you. After you listen, tweet us your thoughts using the #leadershipwithlatoya hashtag! We want to hear from you!--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The ea...2017-09-1615 min
Queen Photographers Podcast006 | How I Transitioned from my 9 to 5 to Full Time Photographer with Ebony StubbsEbony Stubbs of Rae Images chats with us on how she transitioned from her corporate 9 to 5 job to full time photographer. Listen to her journey in this episode.2017-09-1248 min
Leadership With Latoya PodcastS2E1: Standardization vs. PersonalizationIn this episode, Latoya and Mike kick off season two with a conversation about the tension that leaders sometimes face in trying to meet standards of performance, while personalizing their support of those doing the work. They specifically discuss this tension between accountability being measured in a standardized way, while trying to transform the K-12 education system into one that is centered more in personalization of learning for every student and innovation that supports the skills and traits students need to be successful in life. This conversation pushes the envelope on how we meaure school quailty and it's one that...2017-09-0913 min
Leadership With Latoya PodcastE18S!: Lessons In Leadership: Why Good Ideas FailIn this episode, Latoya and Mike explore further her latest blog post, The Gap Between Knowing and Doing: Why Good Ideas Fail. They discuss the importance of planning for implementation of good ideas, altering organizatonal or operational structure to support good ideas, designing and using the right strategies for idea implementation, and providing the right kind of support for those who are charged with taking an idea or concept from vision to reality. Ever wonder why something that seemed like a good idea at the time didn't work? Then this episode is for you! Listen now!--- This episode is...2017-08-0511 min
Queen Photographers Podcast005 | Latasha Haynes of Ike & Tash - On Community, Finding a Mentor, and Showing UPThe Queen of COMMUNITY, Latasha Haynes gives us the real and chats with us about community and why we should strive for building a community, how to find a mentor, and the importance of showing up for our fellow Queens!2017-07-3137 minLeadership With Latoya PodcastE17S1: Leadership Lessons in Accountability and SupportIn this episode, Mike and Latoya tackle a challenge that many leaders face: How do you hold members of your organization accountable, but balance it with support? They discuss what makes holding others accountable challenging at times, how to couple accountability with support, and the consequences for tolerating poor performers or prolonging tough conversations. This episode is certainly for leaders of all disciplines and is sure to get you thinking about how you can balance accountability with support to maximize the potential of the folks you serve and deliver peak performance as a leader.--- This episode is sponsored by · An...2017-07-2912 min
Leadership With Latoya PodcastE16S1: Leadership Lessons From The CoPrincipalshipIn this episode of the summer series, Latoya and Michael discuss leadership lessons learned from being co-principals. While leaders often demonstrate a belief in the value of collaboration, the position of leader is often held by a single person. Mike and Latoya debunk the single leader superhero myth, and talk about how their shared leadership position as co-principals brought many benefits to those they served, improved outcomes for their organization, and themselves as leaders. Their conversation pushes the traditional thinking that leadership positions must always be a solo venture. This episode is packed full of insights and lessons learned through th...2017-07-1514 min
Leadership With Latoya PodcastE15S1: Leadership Lessons in Instructional Leadership-The Summer SeriesIn this episode, the summer series continues, as Latoya and Mike tackle the topic of instructional leadership. While this is packed full of great practical information that you can use now, don't let the title keep you from listening if you're not an educational leader. We discuss the importance of focus and clarity of communication, ways to provide quality feedback to improve practice, and more in this episode! You don't want to miss this one! For links to some of the tools discussed on any of our podcast episode visit the resources and tools tab on our site at leadershipwithlatoya.o...2017-07-0812 min
Leadership With Latoya PodcastE14S1: Leading Innovation: The Summer SeriesIn this episode, Latoya chats with Virgil Hammonds, @VirgelHammonds, Chief Learning Officer at Knowledge Works, about lessons in leading for innovation. They address key elements that must be present for leading with innovation, how leaders of innovation are different from leaders in general, and what innovative leadership might look like in the future. This is an episode you don't want to miss. If you're interested in being innovative rather than traditional in your leadership, this episode is for you!--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app2017-07-0111 min
Leadership With Latoya PodcastE13S1: Lessons in Resilient Leadership-Summer SeriesIn episode 13 of the Summer Series on Leadership Lessons, Latoya and Mike tackle the topic of resilient leadership. So often leaders struggle to move forward after an error is made or the need for course correction is revealed. Mike and Latoya talk about why being a resilient leader is neccesary to grow your own leadership capacity, how leaders can improve this skill, and the dangers associated with an inabliity to be resilient. For a quick, yet thought provoking conversation, give this episode a listen and start improving your ability to be a resilient leader today!--- This episode is sponsored...2017-06-2408 min
Leadership With Latoya PodcastE12S1: Leadership Lessons-Summer Series Kick-OffThis episode, Leadership Lessons, kicks off our summer series. Mike and Latoya chat about some of the toughest lessons they've learned in leadership, including how to use critical feedback for your growing your leadership abilities and ways leaders can turn failures into powerful lessons to improve their leadership capacity. In this summer series, we'll be discussing lessons for leaders in innovation, building great teams, resilience and more!--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app2017-06-1709 min
Queen Photographers Podcast004 | Growing an Instagram Community with BGWACOn this episode we have the Creator of Brown Girl with a Camera, Ruby Melton on the podcast. If you remember back from episode one, we first met Ruby back in 2015 when we invited BGWAC to Greenville, SC for a portfolio building experience. This was shortly after Sierra and I met and were elated to find each other, two young black women interested in photography. Both BGWAC and the Queen Photographers have grown tremendously since then. In this episode Ruby shares her early beginnings with Brown Girl with a Camera as well as some extensions to her brand that...2017-06-1253 min
Leadership With Latoya PodcastE11S1: Leading in TransitionIn this episode, Latoya and Michael tackle the topic of how leaders can succesfully transition from one leadership role to a new one or from leading in one organization to leading in a different organization. They specifically adress the challenges, transferability of skills, and lessons learned when transtioning as a leader for listeners. This episode is sure to get you thinking about how to best transition to your new leadership role or your new organziation as a neo leader or a veteran one! Great resources are also included at the end of this podcast episode and on leadershipwithlatoya.org...2017-06-1011 min
Leadership With Latoya PodcastE10S1: Teacher Leadership Matters!In this episode, Latoya chats with Dr. Mary Hemphill, @ScholarVlogger, about the value and importance of teacher leadership in school improvment. Excellent leaders are not only skilled at leading, but also sufficiently skilled at building leadership in others. Whether you are an education professional, or work in a different field, this episode is sure to inspire you to build capacity in others to be leaders in their own right! Don't forget to leave a review on iTunes and check out our new website, leadershipwithlatoya.org!--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://a...2017-06-0310 min
Leadership With Latoya PodcastE9S1: Who's In Charge of Your Professional Development?In this episode, Latoya, and co host Mike, chat about the importance of leaders taking charge of their professional developmet and growth. They discuss the dangers of waiting to be developed by others versus strecthing yourself and addressing your own opportunity gaps. There's a mention of great resources that they've used to grow professionally at the end. Quick, insightful, and full of tools to add to your leadership toolbox, this episode is one of the best of season one. Listen now!--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app2017-05-2710 min
Queen Photographers Podcast003 | Getting to Know the SC Area Leaders, part 2The rest of our South Carolina area leaders, Sirena White-Singleton of Aneris Photography, Kristen Gordon of Lavish Moments Photography, and Tangela Kitchens of Tangela Kitchens Photography shed a little light on how they begin in photography, which conferences they invested in, and how the original QPSC (the Queen Photographers of South Carolina) helped them find a supportive community in the early stages of their business.2017-05-2547 min
Leadership With Latoya PodcastE8S1 Transformational LeadershipIn this episode, Latoya and Michael take a chance at trying to define transformational leadership. In addtion, they discuss core elements of transformation as well as the difference in the leadership behaviors leaders of transformation need to execute versus leaders in general. This episode will definitley get you thinking about how to be a better leader of transformation. Leave a review on iTunes so we can continue bringing you the best in leadership podcasts.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app2017-05-2010 min
Leadership With Latoya PodcastE7S1: Effective Leadership Behaviors For SuccessIn this episode, Latoya welcomes back Dr. Mike Waiksnis, @mwaiksnis, to discuss the key behaviors of effective leaders. They discuss how excellent leaders respond to critical feedback or constructive criticisim, how they deliver praise versus criticicism, and how they view positional power. It's a power packed episode full of key insights sure to push your thinking and leadership development. You'll be glad you pressed play!--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app2017-05-1309 min
Queen Photographers Podcast002 | Getting to Know the SC Area Leaders, part 1In this episode, we chatted with 3 of our South Carolina area leaders, Denise Benson of Denise Benson Photography, Tiffany Douglas of Sunshine's Photography, and Kim Craven of Kim Craven Photography. They each share their experiences as area leaders and their leadership styles.2017-05-0724 min
Leadership With Latoya PodcastE6S1: Value Added LeadershipIn this episode, Latoya chats with Dr. Michael Waiksnis about the importance of leaders adding value to their organizations. Value added leadership means leaders reflect on how their efforts are contributing to the success of the organization. Adding value starts with a committment to life long learning. For more on how to demonstrate value added leadership, give this episode a listen! Don't forget to leave a review on iTunes for us as we work to bring you the best in educational leadership.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app2017-05-0608 min
Leadership With Latoya PodcastE5S1: The Power of Shared LeadershipIn this episode, Latoya welcomes Dr. Lynn Moody, @lynn_moody, superintendent of Rowan Salisbury Schools, in Rowan County, NC to discuss the value and benefits of shared leadership. Dr. Moody provides her insight on why shared leadership is necessary to build a great organization and talks about what seperates excellent leaders from average ones. This one is sure to get you thinking, and better yet, doing some awesome things to improve your leadership capacity! Please be sure to leave a reivew on iTunes so we can keep bringing you the best in educational leadership with your feedback!--- This episode...2017-04-2908 min