After the unexpected passing of my father, I share how a forced pause became an opportunity for clarity, self-inquiry, and creative redirection. I talk about the importance of honoring seasons of stillness, the parallels between endurance training and entrepreneurship, and how creators can learn to pause without guilt.

Time Stamps:

00:00 Defining the Creative Pause – why stepping back ≠ quitting

02:00 Grief, turning 40 & signing up for a marathon

05:00 Parallels between endurance sports & entrepreneurship (fuel, rest, analytics)

07:30Self-audit prompts to fight content-creator burnout

10:00How to pause without guilt & keep your podcast strategy on track

13:00Final reflections: protecting mental health while scaling your creative business

Resources

If you're ready to rethink your content strategy and build something that actually works for your business, let’s connect. You can book a 1:1 session at ⁠⁠https://www.focusandbloomstudios.com/...⁠⁠

Hola, I’m Yesenia. I’m a photographer turned Video Podcast Strategist and coach. I help coaches, educators, and creative service-based business owners, how to create strategic content marketing that makes sense to you, so they can amplify their influence.

Learn more about Focus and Bloom Studios's Podcast Launch and Strategy Services:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.focusandbloomstudios.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

My Favorite Podcast, Video, and Photo Gear for Content Creation*⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://kit.co/focusandbloom⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

My Favorite Tools & Resources for Entrepreneurs*⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.focusandbloomstudios.com/...⁠⁠

*Some of these are affiliate links in which I may receive a small commission from purchases made.

What if you’re not starting from scratch—just starting from experience?

As I say goodbye to my 30s, I’ve been thinking a lot about how photography shaped not only my career but my creative mindset. In this special episode, I reflect on what 20 years behind the camera taught me about podcasting—and why that foundation still supports everything I create today.

Whether you're pivoting creatively, embracing a new medium, or wondering if your past skills still matter… this episode is for you. Spoiler: They do.

Time Stamps:

00:00 Reflecting on a Creative Journey

03:05 Lessons from Photography to Podcasting

05:59 Embracing Imperfection in Creation

09:10 Understanding Your Audience

11:59 The Evolution of Creative Goals

15:08 Crafting Consistency Over Frequency

18:01 Building on Past Experiences

If you're ready to rethink your content strategy and build something that actually works for your business, let’s connect. You can book a 1:1 session at ⁠https://www.focusandbloomstudios.com/...⁠

Hola, I’m Yesenia. I’m a photographer turned Video Podcast Strategist and coach. I help coaches, educators, and creative service-based business owners, how to create strategic content marketing that makes sense to you, so they can amplify their influence.

Learn more about Focus and Bloom Studios's Podcast Launch and Strategy Services:⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.focusandbloomstudios.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠

My Favorite Podcast, Video, and Photo Gear for Content Creation*⁠⁠⁠⁠https://kit.co/focusandbloom⁠⁠⁠⁠

My Favorite Tools & Resources for Entrepreneurs*⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.focusandbloomstudios.com/...⁠

*Some of these are affiliate links in which I may receive a small commission from purchases made.

Your voice is more than sound—it's your creative strategy.In this episode of Creative Made, I’m sharing how to harness your voice as your most powerful content tool. Whether you’re podcasting, creating Reels, or building a YouTube presence, your voice shapes how you create, connect, and convert.

00:00 - Intro - Your Voice is More Than a Sound

00:19 - Create with Authenticity

03:19 - Define Your Voice Anchors

04:37 - Use Your Voice to Connect Across Platforms

09:30 - Create With Intention, Not Just Hustle

12:21 - Use Your Voice for Strategic Conversion

14:50 - Nurture Relationships After the Sale

15:07 - Your Voice is Your Strategy

If you're ready to rethink your content strategy and build something that actually works for your business, let’s connect. You can book a 1:1 session at https://www.focusandbloomstudios.com/...

Hola, I’m Yesenia. I’m a photographer turned Video Podcast Strategist and coach. I help coaches, educators, and creative service-based business owners, how to create strategic content marketing that makes sense to you, so they can amplify their influence.

Learn more about Focus and Bloom Studios's Podcast Launch and Strategy Services:⁠⁠⁠https://www.focusandbloomstudios.com/⁠⁠⁠

My Favorite Podcast, Video, and Photo Gear for Content Creation*⁠⁠⁠https://kit.co/focusandbloom⁠⁠⁠

My Favorite Tools & Resources for Entrepreneurs*⁠⁠⁠https://www.focusandbloomstudios.com/...

*Some of these are affiliate links in which I may receive a small commission from purchases made.