Ep. 031 – Nino Batista: Tools, Travel, and Truth

In this episode, Maine portrait photographer Matt Stagliano talks with Nino Batista, a high-end editorial photographer, educator, retoucher, and creator of Photoshop tools based in Houston, TX. Nino has translated his background in music, his lifelong love of photography and education, and a passion for creating software into a successful career helping others create Art on their terms.

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Ep. 030 – Angelia Malbrew: Second Chances, Self Love, and So Much Energy

In this episode, Maine portrait photographer Matt Stagliano and Angelia Malbrew discuss Angelia's journey as a photographer and speaker, as well as her experience with cancer. Angelia shares how she has been busy with speaking engagements and conferences, and how she has evolved since her teenage years. They also talk about the importance of networking, her passion for empowering women and entrepreneurship. They touch on the topics of mindset, faith, and leaving a legacy. Finally, they talk about Angelia's photography work, particularly her 40 over 40 project, and how she aims to make her clients feel empowered and renewed.

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Ep. 029 – Jessica Malone: You Are So Much More Than Your Identity

In this episode, Maine portrait photographer Matt Stagliano talks with Jessica Malone, a boudoir and fine art photographer in Ohio. Jessica has created a successful portrait business in a very small town and she helps empower her clients by exploring self-discovery, healing and creativity with them. In addition to her work, Jessica has also been creating a series of photographs based on the Tarot and inviting her clients to be the subjects of each "card."

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Ep. 028 – Focal Points with CoHost Jonny Edward: The Recap of WPPI 2024 (Part 2)

This is another installment of a sub-series of Generator called "Focal Points" where Maine photographer Matt Stagliano speaks with Jonny Edward, a commercial and portrait photographer, as well a top-tier educator based in Denver, Colorado about a variety of topics. In this episode, Matt & Jonny recount their vastly different experiences at WPPI 2024 in Las Vegas. This is Part 2 of a two part episode. There will be more topic explorations on future episodes of Focal Points so stay tuned for those! For more on Jonny Edward's photography and educational courses, please visit jonnyedward.com

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Ep. 027 – Focal Points with CoHost Jonny Edward: The Recap of WPPI 2024 (Part 1)

This is another installment of a sub-series of Generator called "Focal Points" where Maine photographer Matt Stagliano speaks with Jonny Edward, a commercial and portrait photographer, as well a top-tier educator based in Denver, Colorado about a variety of topics. In this episode, Matt & Jonny recount their vastly different experiences at WPPI 2024 in Las Vegas. This is Part 1 of a two part episode. There will be more topic explorations on future episodes of Focal Points so stay tuned for those! For more on Jonny Edward's photography and educational courses, please visit jonnyedward.com

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Generator Ep. 026 – Kristen Lettini: How to Build Your Own Fairytale

In this episode, Maine portrait photographer Matt Stagliano talks with Kristen Lettini. Kristen is a Business Management Consultant and the host of the Build Your Own Fairytale podcast. She helps simplify and streamline processes so small business owners can do more of what they love, rather than get stuck in their day to day tasks of their business. Podcast Title: Generator Episode Title: How to Build Your Own Fairytale Episode Number: 026 Publish Date: March 3, 2024 Episode Overview Join us for an inspiring conversation about building a successful business on your own terms. Learn how systems and workflows transform solopreneur ventures, saving time and increasing revenue. Get tips on managing burnout, overcoming imposter syndrome, and optimizing your social media presence. Discover strategies to create work-life balance while pursuing your entrepreneurial dreams. If you're ready to design a fulfilling and successful business, this episode is for you! Key Topics and Talking Points **Systems streamline success: Discover how implementing systems and workflows transform businesses, leading to growth and sanity. **Solopreneur Solutions: Get expert insights on systems specifically tailored for solopreneurs and small business owners. **Work-Life Balance and Burnout: Learn tips for creating boundaries, avoiding burnout, and achieving a fulfilling life as an entrepreneur. **Overcoming Imposter Syndrome: Explore strategies to combat imposter syndrome and step confidently into your entrepreneurial role. **Social Media Strategy: Optimize your social media presence with actionable tips on content planning and audience engagement.

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