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A space where creative entrepreneurs learn to lean into their passions and create a thriving business that impacts in a big way. Hosted by Dawn Charles and Emily Magers, two photographers turned educators here to help you cultivate your dream career. We’ll share our mistakes and successes, both professionally and personally, so that you can rise where we fell, find inspiration within our wins, and fast track to your brightest future.

Take It From Us Emily Magers + Dawn Charles

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A space where creative entrepreneurs learn to lean into their passions and create a thriving business that impacts in a big way. Hosted by Dawn Charles and Emily Magers, two photographers turned educators here to help you cultivate your dream career. We’ll share our mistakes and successes, both professionally and personally, so that you can rise where we fell, find inspiration within our wins, and fast track to your brightest future.

    S2:81: Our Final Farewell

    S2:81: Our Final Farewell

    Well, friends, it has been quite the journey. It is with a heavy heart that we bring to you one last Take It From Us episode from Dawn & Emily. This episode really covers it all. They recap why they originally started the podcast to it’s bittersweet ending and how much work actually goes into producing a podcast. Dawn & Emily also share where their paths are heading now with expansions, rebrands and new adventures to be launched. Tune it for a real, honest conversation for one last time on the podcast. But, don’t worry Dawn & Emily aren’t going anywhere! At the end of the episode, they give you the rundown of their new ventures and where you can follow along. Tune in for this final farewell. 
    Follow us on Instagram: @takeitfromus_podcast
    Check out this episode's show notes: takeitfromuspodcast.com/episodes/081

    Are you tired of endlessly searching through Facebook Groups and Instagram hashtags trying to find a lead or second shooter for your weddings? Say hello to Second Society, a platform for videographers and photographers built with high-level shooters all across the United States. They’re  here to answer the ongoing struggle of being able to find a lead or second shooter for your weddings. You can list yourself as a second or lead shooter looking for work, OR list yourself as the company searching for your perfect fit. CLICK HERE and use code "TIFU15" for a discount on your membership!

    Thank you for tuning in to another episode of Take It From Us! As always, you can use code "TAKEITFROMUS" on both dawncharles.com and emilymagers.com to get 20% off of all the photography resources you need to propel your business forward. We'll be here cheering you on every step of the way!

    • 1 hr 13 min
    S2:80 Finding Passive Income through Stock Images with Aubrey Westlund

    S2:80 Finding Passive Income through Stock Images with Aubrey Westlund

    Did you know you can make money by selling stock images?
    This is a route of photography and income we’ve never talked about on the show, and we’re so excited for you to listen! Aubrey Westlund, stock photographer and passive income expert,  joins us on the podcast to chat about her personal photography journey. She teaches us how to get started shooting stock images, how to find an agency that is a good fit for your style, and how to gain traction and succeed in this niche. The best news? It is one of the easiest forms of passive income a photographer could possibly imagine! 
    In this episode, we’re learning something brand new right alongside you! Grab your notebooks photographers, we’re all students today!

    Follow us on Instagram: @takeitfromus_podcast
    Check out this episode's show notes: takeitfromuspodcast.com/episodes/080

    Are you tired of endlessly searching through Facebook Groups and Instagram hashtags trying to find a lead or second shooter for your weddings? Say hello to Second Society, a platform for videographers and photographers built with high-level shooters all across the United States. They’re  here to answer the ongoing struggle of being able to find a lead or second shooter for your weddings. You can list yourself as a second or lead shooter looking for work, OR list yourself as the company searching for your perfect fit. CLICK HERE and use code "TIFU15" for a discount on your membership!

    Thank you for tuning in to another episode of Take It From Us! As always, you can use code "TAKEITFROMUS" on both dawncharles.com and emilymagers.com to get 20% off of all the photography resources you need to propel your business forward. We'll be here cheering you on every step of the way!

    • 41 min
    S2:79 Embracing Authenticity with Rocio Rivera

    S2:79 Embracing Authenticity with Rocio Rivera

    Everyone welcome Rocio to the podcast this week! Amidst the sometimes competitive photography industry, Rocio is a breath of fresh air in today’s conversation. Rocio brings a positive and authentic outlook on life and work that can bring us all a new perspective. She is encouraging all of us as creatives to be ourselves, because ultimately that is who our clients will trust. As a college drop out, Rocio explains her quick love of photography and how it changed her life. This episode is filled with heart, inspiration and all things photography, so don’t miss out! 

    Follow us on Instagram: @takeitfromus_podcast
    Check out this episode's show notes: takeitfromuspodcast.com/episodes/079

    Are you tired of endlessly searching through Facebook Groups and Instagram hashtags trying to find a lead or second shooter for your weddings? Say hello to Second Society, a platform for videographers and photographers built with high-level shooters all across the United States. They’re  here to answer the ongoing struggle of being able to find a lead or second shooter for your weddings. You can list yourself as a second or lead shooter looking for work, OR list yourself as the company searching for your perfect fit. CLICK HERE and use code "TIFU15" for a discount on your membership!




    Thank you for tuning in to another episode of Take It From Us! As always, you can use code "TAKEITFROMUS" on both dawncharles.com and emilymagers.com to get 20% off of all the photography resources you need to propel your business forward. We'll be here cheering you on every step of the way!

    • 42 min
    S2:78 Judgement Free Finance with LoriAnn Kuntz

    S2:78 Judgement Free Finance with LoriAnn Kuntz

    Calling all business owners! You shouldn’t be afraid of your finances & LoriAnn Kuntz is here to show you why! LoriAnn joins Emily on the podcast this week to chat about managing money as a creative entrepreneur. She breaks down tax season, outsourcing, and gives us all the tips & tricks to begin understanding our finances. And the best news? This is a judgment free zone! Whether you balance your own books or you have no idea what that means, LoriAnn can lead you in the right direction. Every entrepreneur needs to listen to this one. Trust us, friends!

    Follow us on Instagram: @takeitfromus_podcast
    Check out this episode's show notes: takeitfromuspodcast.com/episodes/078

    Are you tired of endlessly searching through Facebook Groups and Instagram hashtags trying to find a lead or second shooter for your weddings? Say hello to Second Society, a platform for videographers and photographers built with high-level shooters all across the United States. They’re  here to answer the ongoing struggle of being able to find a lead or second shooter for your weddings. You can list yourself as a second or lead shooter looking for work, OR list yourself as the company searching for your perfect fit. CLICK HERE and use code "TIFU15" for a discount on your membership!

    Thank you for tuning in to another episode of Take It From Us! As always, you can use code "TAKEITFROMUS" on both dawncharles.com and emilymagers.com to get 20% off of all the photography resources you need to propel your business forward. We'll be here cheering you on every step of the way!

    • 52 min
    S2:77 All Things Weddings (the good, bad, and especially ugly) with Viby Creative

    S2:77 All Things Weddings (the good, bad, and especially ugly) with Viby Creative

    Meet Daniel and Shelby, the photography and videography duo known as Viby Creative! Daniel and Shelby are close friends of ours, and today on the podcast we’re talking about the good and the bad in the wedding industry, including some of our own horror stories! This episode is full of entertaining moments that every vendor and creative can learn a lesson from, while also having a few laughs along the way. Tune in for some fun!

    Follow us on Instagram: @takeitfromus_podcast
    Check out this episode's show notes: takeitfromuspodcast.com/episodes/077

    Are you tired of endlessly searching through Facebook Groups and Instagram hashtags trying to find a lead or second shooter for your weddings? Say hello to Second Society, a platform for videographers and photographers built with high-level shooters all across the United States. They’re  here to answer the ongoing struggle of being able to find a lead or second shooter for your weddings. You can list yourself as a second or lead shooter looking for work, OR list yourself as the company searching for your perfect fit. CLICK HERE and use code "TIFU15" for a discount on your membership!

    Thank you for tuning in to another episode of Take It From Us! As always, you can use code "TAKEITFROMUS" on both dawncharles.com and emilymagers.com to get 20% off of all the photography resources you need to propel your business forward. We'll be here cheering you on every step of the way!

    • 1 hr 6 min
    S2:76 Blogging + SEO with Danielle Johnson

    S2:76 Blogging + SEO with Danielle Johnson

    Danielle Johnson is a 22-year-old SEO and blogging guru who is wise beyond her years! She joins us on the podcast this week to take us through her college dropout journey & how she is pursuing her business full time. She gives us some great advice on when it *might* be the time to listen to that gut feeling we have all had to take a leap of faith. She reminds us that blogging is NOT dead or as intimidating as you think! You don’t have to spend thousands of dollars or hours to see results from blogging and today she is giving us simple steps to start.

    Follow us on Instagram: @takeitfromus_podcast
    Check out this episode's show notes: takeitfromuspodcast.com/episodes/076
    Are you tired of endlessly searching through Facebook Groups and Instagram hashtags trying to find a lead or second shooter for your weddings? Say hello to Second Society, a platform for videographers and photographers built with high-level shooters all across the United States. They’re  here to answer the ongoing struggle of being able to find a lead or second shooter for your weddings. You can list yourself as a second or lead shooter looking for work, OR list yourself as the company searching for your perfect fit. CLICK HERE and use code "TIFU15" for a discount on your membership!

    Thank you for tuning in to another episode of Take It From Us! As always, you can use code "TAKEITFROMUS" on both dawncharles.com and emilymagers.com to get 20% off of all the photography resources you need to propel your business forward. We'll be here cheering you on every step of the way!

    • 48 min

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