The Pretty Focused Podcast
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How Kristina Turned a Layoff into an Opportunity | Grad Spotlight
24 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send us Fan MailWhat do you do when the job that you depended on for so long suddenly disappears? Well today's guest, Kristina found herself in t...
The Experience Required: Who is Pretty Focused For? | Founder's Focus
10 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textOne of the questions I get all the time is, “Is Pretty Focused for beginners or experienced photographers?” In this episode, I break do...
What Our 2025 Grad Survey Results Revealed | Founder's Focus
10 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textThe Pretty Focused grad survey highlights that no two food photography businesses look the same. In this episode, we explore the different ...
More Than a Course: The System That Leads to Clients | Founder's Focus
03 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textMaking money as a food photographer isn’t just about knowing how to use your camera. In this episode, I explain how we move our students ...
The Buyers Club Explained: How We Set Photographers Up for Success
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textIn this podcast, I explain exactly what The Buyers Club is and why it exists. You’ll learn who it’s for, how members use it, and the pr...
Will There Still Be Demand? Food Photography, AI, and the Future of the Industry
17 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textAI isn’t going away—and neither are food photographers. This episode looks at the future of food blogging and how photographers can con...
From Full-time Baker to Food Photographer: How Pretty Focused Helped Jeanette Diversify Her Business
10 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textListen in as Jeanette McKee, a full-time baker, discusses how developing her skills through Pretty Focused led to new opportunities. She sh...
The Buyers Club Grant (and How to Apply for It)
03 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWe’re granting $500 to three Food Bloggers to use inside the Buyers Club!!In this episode I break down what the Hiring Grant covers an...
Work from Home as a Virtual Assistant: An Inside Look at 90 day VA | Founders Focus
27 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIf you’re curious about working from home as a virtual assistant, this episode explains how the 90 Day VA supports that transition. We...
How to go Full time as a Food Photographer | Coaches Corner | Ivy & Rhadonda
20 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textLearn how to structure your work, pricing, and client outreach to generate a full time income. Ivy and Rhadonda share realistic tactics ...
Strategic Planning for Bloggers: How Michelle Streamlined Her Entire Business | Behind the Blog
13 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode Michelle shares the exact strategic planning methods she uses to organize her blog operations, manage workload, and prep...
Tips for Reviewing Your Year | Coach’s Corner | Coach Lauren
06 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this first episode of the year, Melodee and Lauren look back at 2025 and talk through a simple, practical way to reset your mindset, ...
What New Students Can Expect When They Join Pretty Focused | Grad Spotlight | Susie Newton
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textListen in as Susie provides a straightforward look at what the course covers, how long it’s taking her, and what she’s getting out o...
Inside the Pretty Focused Mastermind: Jenn’s Practical Takeaways | Coach's Corner | Coach Jenn
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode Jenn outlines the most valuable lessons she learned during the Mastermind. She highlights the business structure, goal-s...
What We Wish We Knew When We Started Pretty Focused | Coaches Corner | Coach Stephanie and Coach Ivy
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textAs two of Pretty Focused’s early grads, Stephanie and Ivy have faced, and overcome a lot of common challenges. In this episode, they s...
Why Julie No Longer Chases Trends — and What She Does Instead | Behind the Blog | Julie Menghini
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textJulie talks about the freedom that came when she stopped trying to keep up with what everyone else was doing. Hear how she learned to tr...
Pricing Confidence for Photographers: Where to Start | Coaches Corner | Coach Tialyn
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIf pricing feels confusing or uncomfortable, this episode is for you. Tialyn simplifies the process with clear steps for setting and sta...
What It’s Really Like to Take the Pretty Focused Course | Grad Spotlight | Kalee Haasbeek
04 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textEver wonder what Pretty Focused students actually experience? Kalee gives an honest look at her journey—from learning camera basics to...
How Melissa Keeps Her Photography Clients Coming Back | Grad Spotlight
28 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textClient retention is key to any business, and Melissa has mastered it. In this episode, she shares the strategies that help her stay top ...
Everything Food Bloggers Should Know About Website Design | Behind the Blog
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode, Madison breaks down the most common mistakes new bloggers make when designing their sites. From layout choices to brand...
Sold Out in 48 Hours: How Brittany’s First Portfolio Took Off | Grad Spotlight
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textBrittany is a true Pretty Focused success story, after graduating she sold her whole portfolio in just 48 hours! Before Pretty Focused, ...
The Chaotic Table: How Stephanie Is Building Her Brand | Behind the Blog
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textStephanie walks us through how she created her blog, The Chaotic Table, as an extension of her photography career. She’s honest about ...
What to Do When You Lose a Client (Without Losing Confidence) | Coaches Corner | Coach Tialyn
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textFrom shifting budgets to changing business directions, there are many reasons clients move on. In this episode, you’ll hear how to sep...
From Learning to Earning: Malak’s Story With Pretty Focused | Grad Spotlight | Malak Yassin
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textI loved chatting with Malak about her journey through Pretty Focused—she’s honest about the learning curve and just as real about th...
Food Blog Growth Strategies: Lessons from Broken Oven Baking | Behind the Blog | Broken Oven Baking
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode, Kayla Burton reveals how she built a successful food blog from scratch in just two years. Without prior blogging knowle...
How to Stay Inspired as a Photographer: Tips from 17 Years in the Industry | Coaches Corner
09 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textCreativity can be hard to sustain, and Alicia knows that firsthand. After 17 years in photography, she’s learned what works when the i...
How Pretty Focused Helped Renee Launch Her Photography Career | Grad Spotlight | Renee Moore
02 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textRenee joined Pretty Focused with big dreams and a love for photography, but what she gained went far beyond the camera. From hands-on tr...
From Hobby to Thriving Blog | Behind the Blog | My Plant Based Family
15 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textToday’s episode of the Pretty Focused Podcast is one that feels full circle for me and I can’t wait for you to hear it.I am sitting ...
Maximizing Efficiencies in Your Photography Workflow
01 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode I'm joined by the incredible Tialyn (Tia), a longtime Pretty Focused coach, business strategist, and our go-to effi...
Real Talk from the Founder’s Seat! | Founder's Focus | Melodee Fiske
15 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWe flipped the script this week.Instead of me interviewing someone else, Coach Rhadonda turned the tables and interviewed me and I had n...
From Starting Small to Going All In | Grad Spotlight | Gavin Murphy
01 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this Grad Spotlight, I’m joined by Gavin Murphy, who, alongside his wife Nicole, has built a thriving food photography and writing ...
Food Blogging in 2025 | Behind the Blog | Megan Porta
15 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWhat a year 2024 was for the food blogging world.From shifts in traffic to new technology (hello, AI), it was a year full of questions—...
9 Simple Steps to Improve Your Recipe Writing | Coaches Corner
01 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode of the Pretty Focused Podcast, we’re joined by Niki, our expert recipe development coach with a rich culinary backgrou...
3 Things I'm Doing Differently | Founder’s Focus | Melodee Fiske
15 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textThis year, I’m committed to leading with more authenticity than ever—and in this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on what tha...
Flexibility & Family: Amy Smith’s Path to Success | Amy Smith | Grad Spotlight
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this inspiring episode, we’re shining a light on one of our grads, Amy Smith! Join us for a heartfelt conversation about Amy’s jo...
How to Establish Working Relationships That Last!
15 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textCome find out what it takes to create a solid working relationship and thrive! In this episode I sat down with Rachel Gurk and Tialyn Jo...
11 Tips for Building a Portfolio with Confidence - Coaches Corner
01 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIf you're struggling to build a great portfolio, don’t miss out on these insider tips from our incredible coaches, Lindsay and Am...
Avoid these Recipe Writing Mistakes | Erin Gierhart | Behind the Blog
15 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a text"Writing recipes for food blogs isn’t just about listing ingredients—it’s about making them clear, precise, and actually usef...
A Brighter Future is Possible, Learn How | Daniella Ziade | Grad Spotlight
01 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode, I talk with Daniella, who transitioned from costume design and event photography to building a thriving food photograph...
Lessons from a Blogging Pro | Melissa Griffiths from Bless this Mess | Behind the Blog
14 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textJoin me as I sit down with Melissa, the creative mind behind "Bless This Mess"! Discover her inspiring journey as a long-time ...
How to Overcome Imposter Syndrome as a Food Photographer
01 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a text Overcoming imposter syndrome as a food photographer seems like it's an ongoing battle, but guess what? You're not alone! Eve...
How Angie Found Food Photography Clients in 7 Days
09 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode, I sit down with Angie, a Pretty Focused graduate who transformed her life through food photography. Angie shares her in...
Grad Spotlight | Food Photography: The Best Work From Home Job (with Megan Norowski)
01 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a text 🎉 Grad Spotlight: Megan's Journey to Food Photography! 🍴📸In this episode, we chat with Megan, a Pretty Focused graduate ...
How Christina Built a 14-Year Food Blog Business (and how hiring food photographers helped!)
25 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn our first episode of the Pretty Focused Podcast, Christina shares how she went from starting a food blog as a hobby to building a ful...