90 episodes

Welcome to “From nothing to Profit, a photographers podcast”. Every week Kia Bondurant and Aubrey Lauren discuss topics that come up in their successful photography portrait studio business.

From Nothing to Profit Kia Bondurant and Aubrey Lauren

    • Business
    • 4.9 • 39 Ratings

Welcome to “From nothing to Profit, a photographers podcast”. Every week Kia Bondurant and Aubrey Lauren discuss topics that come up in their successful photography portrait studio business.

    Aging Gracefully

    Aging Gracefully

    "Though my muscles may stiffen, though my skin may wrinkle, may I never find myself yawning at life." ~ Toyohiko Kagawa
    We think women of every age should be photographed and celebrated. Over the year's we've photographed lots of high school seniors. The world tries to tell us we should look like that 17 year old forever. Although that’s a beautiful age, it’s fleeting, still a child - literally. Striving to look like that is not only wildly unattainable, it does women a disservice. - Aubrey and Kia
    Join Aubrey and Kia as they discuss aging, their personal views on it and why they want to change the way we view aging for women. Every woman at every age is beautiful, powerful, valuable and should be celebrated.

    • 30 min
    Healthy Lifestyle

    Healthy Lifestyle

    Aubrey and Kia chat health and how they maintain a healthy lifestyle during their busy season. They share background on how their unique journeys brought them to value health and share their practical tips that you can start applying to your life today. 
    Aubrey shares her top 8 tips in her daily schedule including her daily meal plan. We all love a meal plan!
    Kia shares the 4 ways that she is working to incorporate a healthy lifestyle into her every day life.

    • 33 min
    An Interview with Andy Bondurant

    An Interview with Andy Bondurant

    Aubrey and Kia interview Kia's husband, Andy Bondurant. Although he is currently a pastor, his knowledge of photography and business goes beyond being a spouse of a photographer. Andy was the director of a large conference and membership organization for senior photographers, exhibited at every major photography convention and had a set and background company.
    Check out his answers to these questions:
    -Tell us what you are doing currently and how you got to where you are today?
    -Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
    -From someone who has watched the photography rather from a far, or up close for the last 20 years, what advice would you give photographers?
    -you’ve helped a lot of people through hard situations; When do you know it’s time to walk away from a business or job?
    -What would you say to someone who is creating a business for the first time?
    Our favorite quotes from the interview:
    Consistency compounds - Steve Magnus
    It’s not failure, its a moment in time - Andy Bondurant
    Click here to go to Andy's website
    Andy Bondurant's Instagram

    • 27 min
    What to Wear: A Comprehensive Guide

    What to Wear: A Comprehensive Guide

    Anytime that we can bring fashion into our businesses, it establishes expertise. Get caught up on the latest trends as Aubrey and Kia talk through their What to Wear Guide for Senior Girls.
    Find out what Aubrey and Kia suggest for each of these trends. Want to purchase the template for your studio or business, go here!
    ClassicStreetGlamBoho All-AmericanCasual VintageRomanticGirl Boss - express, H&M
    And if you want to check out the pinterest boards for each style, follow this link.

    • 30 min
    Top 10 Tips for Getting Into Speaking

    Top 10 Tips for Getting Into Speaking

    As usual, Kia Bondurant and Aubrey Lauren have completely different perspectives on the speaking world. Aubrey is brand new to the scene with lots that she is excited to share and help other people with. Kia has been a national level speaker in the photography industry for years, even creating the speaking line up for a national event and hiring speakers herself.
    Kia and Aubrey share their tips for getting into speaking from both perspectives. If you speak or have something you want to share, this episode is for you.
    INC magazine's article on Steve Jobs 5 step presentation process
    The Successful Speaker: Five Steps for Booking Gigs, Getting Paid, and Building Your Platform
    Toastmasters Speaking Club
    Movement coach. Kristi Coaches Communicators. KristiBramlett.com

    • 30 min
    Surprise Episode: Girl Power!

    Surprise Episode: Girl Power!

    International Women's Day is March 8 every year and typically goes by without a huge amount of fanfare. This year was different for Aubrey Lauren and Kia Bondurant. They didn't expect to have a lot to say, but this episode interrupted their podcasting schedule with its urgency. As business women who have grown up in a conservative tradition, Kia and Aubrey talk about how they are growing and changing in their view of women's roles in business and in life. Don't be surprised if you are surprised:) They certainly weren't expecting to share as much as they have!
    Hashtag Primetime News Article
    Did Women Burn Their Bras News Article
    Song of Songs 2:10-13

    • 29 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
39 Ratings

39 Ratings

aleciaamber ,

Great podcast + even better people! 🫶🏽

I met + listened to these lovely ladies when they came to speak at PPN (Professional Photographers of Nebraska) last fall. I knew instantly I wanted to consume everything they had to offer. I was so excited to learn they had a podcast / brought back their podcast! Such great listens + cannot wait to hear more!

Lexi Foster Photography ,

ABLE TO BE FULL TIME because of Sarah!

I've listened to Sarah's podcast for a long time now and am OBSESSED. I've bought the book worth every penny and her advice on the podcast and the book has honestly changed my business to the "boutique business" that it's worth. My insta is @lexifosterphotography and I was finally able to make this my full time job with her advice so thank you so much sarah!

Sean Brown Productions ,

Must Listen To!

Awesome podcast to listen to! Actionable pieces of information every episode and such a diverse group of photographers and topics. Keeps me coming back!

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