The CEO Life: Recent Episodes
Devon Adrianne
A podcast for the CEO & Mom life! Whether you are running the show at home or in your small business, make shift, home office... you are the boss with a lot on your plate. Here we will dive into business, photography, parenthood, and being the CEO of your own life.
My journey as an entrepreneur has been so wild and crazy! I am so thankful for where I am today due to my amazing clients and audience.
I'm closing one door today so I can open more and help others to open their own new doors. It's been a passion and dream of mine for years now.
I hope you join me on this new journey. ❤
https://www.instagram.com/devon__adrianne/
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When you are starting out on a new venture as a small business owner, it can be hard, scary, and overwhelming. Where do I start? How to do I get my name out there? What do I need to do to grow?
In this episode I give you three easy, free things you can do daily to help your business start growing right away!
Another guest show coming at you this week!
I'm excited to have a talented Knoxville photographer and also creative, and talented wife on the show this week!
We dove into so many amazing topics covering many different aspects of entrepreneurship. Including tips on how to battle the dreaded comparison trap and imposter syndrome, how to stay true to who you are in your branding, how to follow you gut, your passion, and your loves.
I can't wait until you hear these stories of Elijah and Reggie! They are inspiring and their support for one another is everything.
Be sure and give them a follow on insta!!
https://www.instagram.com/elijahlightfootphotography/
With 2023 coming to an end, I wanted to have a chat with an old friend of mine, Alaina Rene, about how her business has grown over the years and in 2023.
In this episode we chat about finding who you are as a creative, staying true to that person. We dive into finding ways to stay focused, inspired and motivated. And also talk about how even though January 1st is always a great time to start fresh, it is not the ONLY time!
If you don't already know and follow Alaine Rene, you will fall in love with her gorgeous work as a wedding photographer! She also has a very inspirational and motivational personal brand on Instagram as well.
https://www.instagram.com/alainarenephoto/
https://www.instagram.com/thealainarene/
Be sure and give her a follow!
Part 2 of the last episode is here! Let's get you bringing in those inquiries and then converting them into bookings!
In the last episode I talked about three tips to get you started, curating your brand, building a wedding photography portfolio, and a few social media tips to get your work seen.
This episode talks about 4 more tips, including...
Website & SEO importance
Communication in the early stages
Perfecting the consultation
Networking with vendors
All of these tips work together to help you become a photographer with a calendar full of weddings. One is not more important that the other. So be sure and follow me on Instagram to see when my playbook is released. It will walk you through each one in detail and give you all the advice I can!
https://www.instagram.com/devon__adrianne/
https://devonadrianne.com/
If you share a screenshot of this episode, be sure and tag me so I can thank you for listening!
Currently I am in the process of creating a gold mine of a digital product that walks you through 7 tips on generating leads as a wedding photographer then also how to convert those leads into bookings.
In this podcast, I talk about the first 3 things I would, and did, start doing when diving into the wedding industry and looking to gain inquiries.
It is a process! The next 4 tips will be in the next episode!
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Mentees I have coached that are killing it as new wedding photographers!
https://www.stephaniewilsoncreative.com/
https://www.galleriesbygaylor.com/
https://rebeccakouvasphotography.com/
https://www.ashleyricciphotography.com/
https://www.samanthareedphotography.com/
This topic has been on my mind a lot lately as I have been thinking a lot about MINDSET recently. I wrote down one partial sentence...
"Taking ownership of where you are today as a mom, CEO, entrepreneur, as a person..."
And just hit record and started talking. The rest just flowed out. Honestly... this is my favorite way to record a podcast.
In this episode I give insight to my personal thoughts on taking ownership of where we are in our lives, shifting the blame away from other people or ideas, realizing if we want change we have to make it happen, and even taking ownership and being proud of our successes and wins in life.. no matter how big or small.
In true Unplanned Devon Fashion... I also end up announcing my upcoming 2024 Mindset Mastermind I am in the process of creating. I am SO EXCITED about this project. Words cannot describe what I feel inside as I'm piecing this all together.
If you are interested in more info, want on my email list to learn more as soon as possible, or want to join in this Mastermind right away... be sure to contact me!
devonadrianne.com
instagram.com/devon__adrianne
As a new photographer starting out, often times you don't have a ton of extra money to invest in multiple different places.
How do you know where to start? Where to put that bit of money to really help you grow?
Education? Gear? Styled shoots?
In this episode I give my personal thoughts on the best place to start investing initially and why I believe that. It's no secret that it is in your education. Without the knowledge to build a long lasting, successful business, how will we make it happen?
If you are looking for a coach, be sure and check out my education website and follow me on Instagram!
instagram.com/devon__adrianne
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The CEO Life Podcast is back and I'm kicking it off with my personal story into this crazy journey of entrepreneurship.
I didn't grow up with all the financial or business advice, education, or support you would think one would need to start their own business.
I never took a business college class or a photography college class.
I started out as a self-taught, young 25 year old mom to two little ones, waitress at the Olive Garden, soon to be single mom, & college drop-out who had big dreams on a non-existent budget.
Am I making all the money in the world and considered rich? Not even close.
But I am living a dream of mine and living my own rich life every day? 100000%
If you are looking for a coach to help you get to your rich life...
Be sure and head to https://devonadrianne.com/ to reach out about my 1.1 Private Coaching opportunities!
Today's guest show features a successful entrepreneur who took the leap from her high paying, dream corporate job to running her own small business doing what she is passionate about.
Brita Loppnow is now the Founder & CEO of Prosper HR working with other small business and start ups get on their feet and run successfully.
With having a MBA in Strategic Leadership and Organizational Behavior, she has been able to grow in so many different ways in the business world. And with growth comes more opportunities, such as the opportunity to start your own business.
She is a prime example of someone who has a skillset she can use to teach others, not only for her own business but also for other aspiring small business owners. As well as, someone who has determination and motivation to work hard to be successful and live the life she has dreamed of.
You can follow Brita's business via the sites below!
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/prosperhr.co/
Website https://www.prosperhr.co/
Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/britaloppnow/
Craving time freedom? A desire to work from home? Tired of your income being capped?
This episode I talk a bit about how one starts to feel and know that they are meant for entrepreneurship. It isn't for everyone and it isn't easy.
But it sure is worth it!
If you listen to this and want to chat more with me via a mentorship, reach out!
You can see all that I offer here...
http://devonadrianne.devonadriannephotography.com/
And each of my mentorships are 50% off right now!!
I hope to talk soon!
On today's show we have a long time friend of mine, Jessica Scheuer.
She is a mother to three, a wife, a photographer, and a survivor of a trauma filled childhood.
In this episode she shares her journey to healing & sobriety to better herself mentally and physically for, not only her family, but for herself.
Below are a few books she recommends if you find yourself on a similar journey:
Quit Like a Woman by Holly Whitaker
This Naked Mind by Annie Grace
The Sober Diaries by Clare Pooley
The Unexpected Joy of Being Sober by Catherine Gray
She also highly recommends trying EMDR therapy as well as Neurofeedback/Biofeedback therapy if you find yourself struggling physically and mentally with past traumas. Sometimes taking that extra step to healing yourself includes more than going to a therapist and talking. Our bodies are holding so much stress and trauma physically as well as mentally.
Follow Jessica's journey on Instagram and TikTok at
Instagram.com/jessica.scheuer
TikTok @jessicascheuer
We are officially 6 weeks into the year and I am here touching base...
HOW are you doing?? Are we struggling making strides towards our goals or are we having the best year so far?
Don't forget... you have all year long to start over. Don't give up!
Welcome my long time friend, Ashley Ricci, to the show today! She is a fellow photographer, first generation entrepreneur, mother, and coffee lover.
This episode gets a little deep as we discuss our personal lives in more depth and dive into why & how we got to where we are today as successful business women.
I hope you listen to this episode and are inspired to make a change in your life to be the person you have always dreamed of being, regardless of your family's history.
Visit this amazing, empowering website for more advice on how to break the generational curse you might be stuck in.
https://netwerkmovement.com/break-generational-curses/https://netwerkmovement.com/
Ashley Ricci Photography's website & instagram!
https://www.ashleyricciphotography.com/
https://www.instagram.com/ashleyricciphotography/
Interested in booking with me for a coaching call or mentorship?
Check out my Tools & Resource site! My mentorships are all 50% off right now!
http://devonadrianne.devonadriannephotography.com/
If you are an Enneagram lover & Type 2 Helper like me, then you will enjoy this episode featuring my first guest on the show, Kaitlin Hopkins with Kaitlin Grace Images!
We explain a little bit about the Enneagram is, the 9 different personality types, and then go into more depth focusing on the Type 2 Helper. Throughout the conversation we discuss tips on how to navigate being a Type 2 in the small business world as well as motherhood. And Kaitlin drops some pure gold tips to remember that you don't want to miss hearing!!
As referenced in the episode, below are a few links to help you get started with finding out your own Enneagram Type and better understanding how you handle your emotions.
Truity has TONS of information on all things Enneagram!
https://www.truity.com/
Helpful information page from Truity:
https://www.truity.com/enneagram/what-is-enneagram#:~:text=The%20Enneagram%20is%20a%20system,types%20relate%20to%20one%20another
Take the test here!
https://www.truity.com/test/enneagram-personality-test
Enneagram Institution link to description of the 9 types
https://www.enneagraminstitute.com/type-descriptions
Enneagram Ashton on Instagram!
https://www.instagram.com/enneagramashton/
Kaitlin Grace Images
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kaitlingraceimages/
Website: https://www.kaitlingraceimages.com/
Don't forget to follow me on IG and tag me if you share this show in your stories!
xoxo
https://www.instagram.com/devonadriannephotography/
Time... there never seems to be enough in the day. Am I right??
How we utilize our time as parents and small business owners can shape the way our lives play out.
I don't know about you... but I want to live my live running my small business & being the best mother I can be. NOT letting my small business run me and taking away my precious time with my family.
Link to my free Time Management PDF download:
http://devonadrianne.devonadriannephotography.com/
Be sure and follow me on Instagram & tag me if you start implementing any of these strategies. I would love to cheer you on in 2023!
https://www.instagram.com/devonadriannephotography/
This one is for my photographers listening! If you are new to the industry you may be seeing tons of advertising for mini sessions all over social media. Experienced photographers advertising them, as well as new/newer photographers. Then you start to feel as if that's the norm... that that is what YOU should also being attempting to book.
I have been shooting for 9.5 years now and I'm hear to tell you that you do not have to attempt to book mini sessions to make money or be successful.
Listen in to hear my own hot take on mini sessions and why I personally am not a fan!
So many small business owners I know despise social media. Not me! I love it! In this episode I'm hitting 4 points as to why we should utilize & appreciate social media as small business owners.
-> free marketing
-> free portfolio
-> build relationships/network
-> build like/know/trust with followers
I also challenge you to take CONSISTENCY with you throughout the new year! Make it a priority!
My Tools & Resources site with a handful of free downloads for you is here...
http://devonadrianne.devonadriannephotography.com/
The dreaded B word, burnout, is something all small businesses owners AND parents come to experience at some point in their lives. It may happen once a year, it may happen more often or less often. But when it does hit, it stinks! I'm giving my own little tips and tricks to try and avoid burnout in our life, as an entrepreneur and as a parent.
Hello, hello! In this first intro episode I'm simply introducing myself and letting you know what this podcast is all about. It's a little bit of business, photography, and parenthood all wrapped up in one authentic, fun, and helpful show! I hope you stick around and grab all the little nuggets of advice you can moving forward.