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Hacking the PatriarchyEp. 040 - Liberation of Self-Expression with Raj BandyopadhyayIn this conversation, host Raven O'Neal sits down with Raj Bandyopadhyay, a founder, photographer, and speaker, shares his journey of identity transformation, particularly in relation to his partner's transition and how it reshaped their lives and perspectives. He discusses the impact of societal and patriarchal norms on their experiences, especially in the tech industry. Raj also delves into his transition from a tech career to photography, emphasizing the importance of authentic self-expression and challenging conventional standards in photography. He offers practical tips for individuals to navigate their identities and present themselves confidently, both...
2025-05-1441 min
Mundim de História#90: Revolta dos CipaiosPor séculos a Índia, ou o Raj Britânico, foi ocupado direta e indiretamente pelo Reino Unido, mas nem sempre a ocupação foi pacífica, o episódio dessa semana é sobre um exemplo de revolta de colonos contra seus colonizadores. Na década de 1850 os cipaios, soldados indianos que serviam a Coroa Britânica, se revoltaram contra a ocidentalização e abusos violentos e culturais que estavam expostos. Foi nesse momento que ocorreu o que entrou para a história como Revolta dos Cipaios ou a Primeira Guerra de Independência da Índia! Por que dois nomes? Escute esse epi...
2024-07-2914 min
Delight in the Limelight051. How to Be Yourself, Even Facing a CameraIs a fear of cameras and being photographed holding you back in your business?Join me in this conversation with branding photographer Raj Bandyopadhyay to tackle the fear of being in front of the camera. We talk about overcoming perfectionism, getting personal branding photos that show who you really are, and finding the balance between "looking good" and "being yourself.”Listen in to learn:- The true goal of branding photography (and it’s not to look good!)- How to choose a photographer who will make you feel safe- Strategies to make sure you feel comf...
2024-07-1245 min
A Well-Designed Business® | Interior Design Business Podcast953: Power Talk Friday: Raj Banyopadhyay: Connecting With Your Audience Through Personal Branding PhotographyToday With Raj Banyopadhyay:Today on A Well-Designed Business, I am joined by trained sex and relationship coach turned personal brand photographer Raj Banyopadhyay, of Series A Photography. We are discussing what personal branding means to him, how similar his process is to yours as an interior designer, and how he helps his clients uncover and embody their stories with powerful photos that help them connect with their audience.LuAnn Nigara and Raj Banyopadhyay's Ah-Ha Moments“My goal as a photographer is, of course, to get beautiful pictures. But more importantly, is for yo...
2024-02-021h 20
Let's Keep It RealRelationships Seen Through a PortraitGuest: Raj Bandyopadhyay
Raj is a personal branding photographer based in Toronto, though he travels all over to work with clients. He's a recovering data scientist and software engineer, who decided to change careers in his mid-30s after his partner came out as trans. Along the way, he also trained as a sex and relationship coach. He's passionate about creating a safe, supportive and joyful space for his clients in front of the camera.
To learn more about Raj, check out the following links:
Raj’s Website: https://seriesaphotography.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/technophobicgeek
Instagram: https://www.ins...
2024-01-2956 min
Biz Book Pub Hub PodcastOTS 342: Embrace Your Identity - Raj Bandyopadhyay Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2023-07-2554 min
The Wright ConversationsA Conversation About Feeling Sexy & Comfortable on Camera with Crystal and RajCrystal Rose O’Connor Bio Crystal Rose O’Connor is a somatic intimacy coach, intimacy director, performer, and food lover. Crystal’s mission is to make sure other people feel seen and legitimized, each with a story worth telling. Crystal received training in Sexology at The Somatica Institute, learning the art of deep healing, communication, kink, trauma release, conflict resolution, healthy attachment, open relationships, and embodiment. Raj Bandyopadhyay Bio Raj Bandyopadhyay is a personal branding photographer and artist. Prior to joining the art and photography world, Raj earned a PhD in Compute...
2023-01-1149 min
hyperactive imaginationREINVENTION with Raj BandyopadhyayIn 2016, Raj Bandyopadhyay was living the dream as a data scientist with a cushy life in the heart of San Francisco. Then his partner, his then-wife of eight years, came out as transgender.Seeing the joy his partner found in his transition inspired Raj to ask himself: "What do I need to change in my life to feel true to myself?"His answer? A new career in photography. 📸This episode is for anyone considering REINVENTION.✨ 👉 View enhanced show notes (including transcript, guest bio and links, and any extras) here...
2022-12-0649 min
Focal Points with Dorie HowellHow to Create a Diverse Portfolio with Raj BandyopadhyayJoin Dorie for this episode of Focal Points as she sits down with her friend, Raj Bandyopadhyay, NYC branding photographer of Series A Photography, and listen as they discuss the importance of showing a diverse range of people in your portfolio. Why that is so important to all business owners and steps to take if you maybe don’t have a very diverse clientele but want to show a variety of people on your website. In this episode you will hear: Raj’s story of shifting from a Ph.D in Computer Science to a Branding Photographer How his uni...
2022-11-1632 min
Courage To Leap & LeadCB LIVE! Courage to Leap and Lead with Raj Bandyopadhyay, Episode 93In 2016, Raj was a Data Scientist at a Silicon Valley startup; with a comfortable 6-figure salary, a status that came from success in a sexy field, and only a mild sense of mid-life dissatisfaction.
Then his partner, his then-wife of 8 years, came out as transgender.
Seeing his partner find joy in his true self forced Raj to ask the question, “What do I need to change in my life to feel true to myself?”
That journey led him to train as a sex and relationship coach, pursuing his creative passion, and eventually, finding a fu...
2022-05-0333 min
THE CAMPFIRE CIRCLE | executive visibility, thought leadership, brand storytelling, personal brand, Linkedin marketingE9: Storytelling, Authenticity, Connection, and Confidence through Brand Photography with Raj BandyopadhyayRaj is a personal brand photographer who works with entrepreneurs, authors, and speakers that want to live on their own terms. He helps them convey their beautiful, complex, multifaceted stories on camera to connect with their audience and build community. He believes that being authentic and vulnerable is the only way to build deep, meaningful relationships, stand out from the crowd, and build a powerful personal brand as a thought leader.“Connection comes when we are vulnerable. Connection comes when we are real, when we show something that's true.” - Raj BandyopadhyayWe d...
2022-04-0638 min
Going SoloReinventing Your Identity Featuring Raj BandyopadhyayRaj, from Series A Photography, is a personal branding photographer in NYC, helping entrepreneurs tell their beautiful, multifaceted stories on camera. We discuss:A journey from a data scientist employee to a photography entrepreneur [02:12]The different types of identity reinvention [08:53]What worked for them might not work out for you [13:46]The difference between general business coaches and niche-oriented coaches [16:53]The “surprising” effect of a mindset shift [18:43]Why there is no prescribed path for first-time entrepreneurs [20:04]Why Raj is changing the way personal branding looks [21:43]Raj is originally an immigrant from India, a former data scien...
2021-04-2325 min
Sunday Suspense (Full Episodes)বিষকন্যাSharadindu Bandyopadhyay's Beeshkanya on Sunday Suspense Starring: Introduction, Senjit - Deep Ulka - Ayantika Narration, Maharaj Chanda - Mir Shivmisra - Jagannath Basu Morika - Godhuli Batuk Bhatta - Somak Raj Pundit - Shankari Prasad Mitra Other voices - Agni, Amartya, Alankar, Samrat, Saikat, Bikiran, Ishani, Preetha, Proteep Radio Adaptation - Godhuli Production - RichardPoster Design - Asterisc Recording & Direction - Agni Presented by Mirchi Bangla Disclaimer: This show is a work of fiction. All names, characters, places and incidents are either...
2020-01-041h 30