Focus on Women

Rachael Kershaw is a gifted photographer based in the tropical paradise of Costa Rica. Originally from the UK and raised in Switzerland, her love for nature and exploration has profoundly shaped her journey. Rachael crafts captivating images that blend authentic storytelling with a serene, ocean-inspired aesthetic. Specializing in empowering portraits and brand collaborations, she

Dawn Heumann’s upbringing shaped her into the heart-driven storyteller she is today. Raised by a filmmaker father and producer mother, she traveled the world as they created captivating travel films, instilling in her a love for curiosity, resilience, and kindness. With a BA in Philosophy and an MFA in Fine Art Photography, Dawn’s thirst for knowledge and worldly experience rem

Happy New Year, everyone!Today we're talking to Jigisha Bouverat of Rise Creative Studios! Throughout her 20 years at TBWA\Chiat\Day, she revolutionized the art production industry, managing teams and collaborating with creators to produce iconic campaigns. As the owner of Bouverat Collective, Jigisha built a roster championing diversity, with over 50% women and artists of color.No

This week, we welcome back Jessie-Sierra Ross, the self-taught cook, entertaining expert, and creator of Straight to the Hips, Baby, a blog that inspires confidence in the kitchen with from-scratch recipes and step-by-step guides. Jessie-Sierra first joined us in 2021 to share her journey from the stage to her passion for food photography.Since then, her career has flourished with

This week’s guest is Alishia Abodunde, a London-based, self-taught photographer whose work captures the authenticity and intimacy of honest storytelling through still imagery. Alishia first discovered her passion during the lockdown, creating her debut series, Locked Down, which documented the daily lives of two young children navigating a global pandemic. Her talent quickly garn

This week, we’re joined by Ayser Salman, a multi-talented producer, editor, comedy writer, and author dedicated to bringing stories of underrepresented voices to the forefront. From her Emmy-nominated and Clio-winning docuseries to her role as a writing instructor at LMU, Ayser has built a career around creating impactful, inclusive content. Her work spans major studios like Mira

In this episode, Shelly is joined by Stephanie Swane, the publisher of Modernist Cuisine. With over 25 years in publishing, Stephanie has helmed numerous projects that dive into the science and art of cooking, leading global research trips focused on bread, pastries, and pizza. Her expertise is rooted in deep collaborations with baking experts and industry leaders to bring a compre

In this episode, we're talking with Jen Schmitz, an artist agent with REDEYE, an agency known for supporting voice-driven, art-focused work, blending commercial projects with the freedom for artists to pursue personal creative visions.Jen shares how her diverse career path—from political science to administration—has shaped her approach as an agent and how every experience can

Say hello to Tori Spadaro Weintraub, a photographer, creative director, and producer for photoshoots and music video shoots! Tori's passion lies in crafting content that sparks wonder and captures authentic emotion. Her dynamic approach allows her to create visually compelling stories that resonate deeply with audiences. After initially pursuing a career in nursing, Tori found her

Today Shelly is chatting with Hollie Fraser, an award-winning multidisciplinary Creative Director with over 15 years of experience developing compelling concepts, repositioning brands, and garnering media attention for clients. Known for her ability to craft modern, talkable ideas that earn attention in today's media landscape, Hollie's work has been recognized by prestigious award