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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Focus on Women episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Focus on Women for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Focus on Women episode by adding your comments to the episode page.
02/15/24 • 68 min
Today we're talking with Sharon Contillo, a visionary dedicated to amplifying underrepresented voices in the film industry. Through her company, Middle Center Productions, LLC, Sharon focuses on producing female-led and family-centric productions, providing a much-needed platform for marginalized voices to be seen and heard. As President of Women in Film & Video New England (WIFVNE) and a board member of Women in Film & Television - US (WIFT-US), Sharon actively advocates for diversity and inclusion initiatives, shaping a more equitable future for filmmakers.
Sharon's creative brilliance shines through in her acclaimed works, including award-winning feature scripts like "Madam President" and "Sandwitched", along with the impactful short PSA film "Curls". Her talent extends beyond writing, as evidenced by her roles as a producer and actor in IBM commercials showcased worldwide.
Check out Sharon's Instagram and her website to stay up to date on all her incredible work!
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S10 E90 - Carly Hackbarth - Food & Beverage Photographer
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03/17/22 • 58 min
Tune into our chat with Carly Hackbarth, she is a San Francisco food & beverage photographer who also happens to be a digital marketing expert too. She went to school thinking photography or journalism, then pivoted into working in the live music world marketing big festivals and by 22 she landed her dream job working for Jam Productions in Chicago. That is where she used all of her social and digital marketing skills. Landing in San Francisco, she started to explore other career options and food photography suddenly surfaced.
This season's sponsor is Pedro & Jackie. Pedro + Jackie is a dynamic, vibrant photography consultancy focused on helping photographers scale their businesses to the next level.
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Through a collaborative approach, we not only propel photographers through the cruxes of their careers, but provide them with the tools, savvy, and momentum to succeed.
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THE HIGH-EARNING WOMEN PODCASTThis podcast empowers high-earning women to make informed financial decisions and thrive.
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If you would like to get involved with Focus On Women, you can review sponsorship and contribution options here, as well as become a member here.
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S18 E174 Janine Kalesis - Food Stylist
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12/28/23 • 56 min
Today's guest is Janine Kalesis, a New York-based food stylist whose culinary passion has taken her from the kitchens of Queens to the forefront of food styling. With a background as a chef and a decade-long tenure in the restaurant business, Janine's love for food and diverse flavors shaped her trajectory toward mastering food and prop styling, recipe development, and culinary production.
Hailing from Queens, Janine draws inspiration from the rich tapestry of international flavors that surrounded her in her formative years. Having assisted renowned stylists such as Nir Adar, Wes Martin, and Rick Ellis, Janine combines her instinctual abilities as a visual artist with an adventurous spirit and endless imagination to craft visually stunning and mouthwatering culinary compositions. On set, Janine is a positive and determined force, creating an environment where creativity thrives. In this episode, she shares her recipe for success—dedication to her craft and the unwavering commitment to keeping her clientele happy.
You can see Janine's delectable work by visiting her website and following her on Instagram! You can also check her out on LinkedIn!
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S20 E201 Christy Day - Interior Stylist
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08/01/24 • 59 min
Today we're talking to Christy Day, a talented designer and stylist with a foundation rooted in furniture and photography. Since 2006, Christy has developed a distinct design vision that's modern and clean, with a touch of traditional class. Drawing inspiration from her travels and experiences, she utilizes crisp lines and eye-catching simplicity to create visually stunning spaces.
Christy's work combines utilitarian elements, rustic styling, pops of classic color, and varying textures, resulting in a style uniquely her own. She has collaborated with industry leaders such as Ralph Lauren, Phillip Jeffries, and Anthropologie. Her work has been featured in prestigious publications like Vogue Japan, Elle Decor, Architectural Digest, and Coastal Living. Tune in to hear about her journey, design philosophy, and the inspirations behind her timeless creations!
You can keep up with Christy and her beautiful work by checking out her website or following her on Instagram!
This podcast empowers high-earning women to make informed financial decisions and thrive.
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S7 E61 Julie Skarwecki - Photo Consultant
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08/12/21 • 46 min
Tune in to hear some great tips from this amazingly positive, sunny and knowledgeable, photo consultant, the infamous Julie Skarwecki. With almost a decade of experience in the industry working directly with artists and advertising agencies, editorial clients, and Fortune 500 companies, her past experience as an artist rep, and producer lends to her no-nonsense, straight forward attitude and passion for helping creatives be their best and find their clients!
American Photographic Artists (APA), established in 1981, is a not-for-profit trade association run by photographers for photographers working in the advertising and editorial sectors. They understand the challenges of this industry and advocate on behalf of their members. APA offers inspiration, education, and advocacy.
The APA membership structure gives every photographer an affordable way to belong to a community of like-minded professionals. APA members are connected by regional chapters providing both a national and local connection to networking, portfolio reviews, photo competitions, and activism.
APA supports women and minority photographers. Their Diversity Committee is charged with clearing a path to success for those who are traditionally underrepresented. The APA Scope webinar and podcast series includes discussions with photographers re-imagining the photo industry as one driven by diversity and inclusion.
APA is providing those who are listening to this Focus on Women podcast, an opportunity to join APA using a $25 coupon code. APA memberships start at just $50 a year, so that’s half off an annual Contributor membership. Use the code: FOW2021 (as in Focus on Women) to take advantage of this offer. The code will be valid until the end of 2021. Join at APA National.org. If you have any questions, reach out to Juliette
Wolf-Robin, she is the executive director of APA and on the board of Focus on women.
This podcast empowers high-earning women to make informed financial decisions and thrive.
Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify
If you would like to get involved with Focus On Women, you can review sponsorship and contribution options here, as well as become a member here.
Remember to stay safe and keep your creative juices flowing!
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S24 E236 Jenni Helin - Food Photographer
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05/15/25 • 40 min
In this episode, we're joined by London-based commercial photographer Jenni Helin, whose work is known for its colorful storytelling and subtle touch of nostalgia. Growing up in Finland with her grandparents, Jenni spent her Sundays immersed in classic black and white 60s films, a cinematic influence that still shapes her visual style today. She shares how she's grown her photography business over the past two years, what’s worked, what she’s learned, and how staying true to her creative roots has been key to building her brand.
Check out Jenni's incredible work on her website! Make sure to follow her on Instagram to keep up with her story!
THE HIGH-EARNING WOMEN PODCASTThis podcast empowers high-earning women to make informed financial decisions and thrive.
Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify
If you would like to get involved with Focus On Women, you can review sponsorship and contribution options here, as well as become a member here.
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S7 E64 Stacy Swiderski - Photo Agent and Consultant
Focus on Women
09/02/21 • 46 min
Tune in to our chat with Stacy Swiderski. Based in Philadelphia, Stacy is a Creative Consultant and photo agent with an extensive background in commercial photography, education and consulting. She's worked with hundreds of photographers from all parts of the globe during her time in the industry. She holds an MPS in Digital Photography from The School of Visual Arts and a BFA in Photography from Parsons School of Design. Along with being an agent for Philly Reps she has also created the awesome Brunch and Brand, an experiential educational and networking space. Giving artist's a virtual seat at the table, with the mission of "to get you where you want and DESERVE to be."
This show is sponsored by the American Photographic Artists (APA), established in 1981, is a not-for-profit trade association run by photographers for photographers working in the advertising and editorial sectors. They understand the challenges of this industry and advocate on behalf of their members. APA offers inspiration, education, and advocacy.
The APA membership structure gives every photographer an affordable way to belong to a community of like-minded professionals. APA members are connected by regional chapters providing both a national and local connection to networking, portfolio reviews, photo competitions, and activism.
APA supports women and minority photographers. Their Diversity Committee is charged with clearing a path to success for those who are traditionally underrepresented. The APA Scope webinar and podcast series includes discussions with photographers re-imagining the photo industry as one driven by diversity and inclusion.
APA is providing those who are listening to this Focus on Women podcast, an opportunity to join APA using a $25 coupon code. APA memberships start at just $50 a year, so that’s half off an annual Contributor membership. Use the code: FOW2021 (as in Focus on Women) to take advantage of this offer. The code will be valid until the end of 2021. Join at APA National.org. If you have any questions, reach out to Juliette Wolf-Robin, she is the executive director of APA and on the board of Focus on women.
THE HIGH-EARNING WOMEN PODCASTThis podcast empowers high-earning women to make informed financial decisions and thrive.
Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify
If you would like to get involved with Focus On Women, you can review sponsorship and contribution options here, as well as become a member here.
Remember to stay safe and keep your creative juices flowing!
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S7 E63 Victoria Granof - Food Stylist and Director
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08/26/21 • 51 min
Listen to this fun-filled chat with the amazingly talented, Victoria Granof. Victoria found her way to food styling over 15 years ago after being a pastry chef. She has been a Cordon Bleu crew, a James Beard Award Finalist, as well as having the privilege to work side by side with Irving Penn for a number of years. All of this has been adventure filled to say the least and then at the height of her career she was given the opportunity to learn to become a director which is now her absolute passion. She is creative, funny, talented and a true inspiration for all working women out there.
This show is sponsored by the American Photographic Artists (APA), established in 1981, is a not-for-profit trade association run by photographers for photographers working in the advertising and editorial sectors. They understand the challenges of this industry and advocate on behalf of their members. APA offers inspiration, education, and advocacy.
The APA membership structure gives every photographer an affordable way to belong to a community of like-minded professionals. APA members are connected by regional chapters providing both a national and local connection to networking, portfolio reviews, photo competitions, and activism.
APA supports women and minority photographers. Their Diversity Committee is charged with clearing a path to success for those who are traditionally underrepresented. The APA Scope webinar and podcast series includes discussions with photographers re-imagining the photo industry as one driven by diversity and inclusion.
APA is providing those who are listening to this Focus on Women podcast, an opportunity to join APA using a $25 coupon code. APA memberships start at just $50 a year, so that’s half off an annual Contributor membership. Use the code: FOW2021 (as in Focus on Women) to take advantage of this offer. The code will be valid until the end of 2021. Join at APA National.org. If you have any questions, reach out to Juliette Wolf-Robin, she is the executive director of APA and on the board of Focus on women.
THE HIGH-EARNING WOMEN PODCASTThis podcast empowers high-earning women to make informed financial decisions and thrive.
Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify
If you would like to get involved with Focus On Women, you can review sponsorship and contribution options here, as well as become a member here.
Remember to stay safe and keep your creative juices flowing!
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S4 E34 Dixie Dixon - Photographer
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01/16/21 • 48 min
Tune in to listen to my chat with Dixie Dixon. She is an internationally renowned fashion, lifestyle, and commercial advertising photographer and film director based out of Dallas, Texas, as well as a Nikon brand ambassador. Most Recently, Dixie released Her New Book "Fashion And Lifestyle Photography” with a forward by supermodel Kathy Ireland. You are going to love her energy and wit and her experience in fashion photography is plenty.
THE HIGH-EARNING WOMEN PODCASTThis podcast empowers high-earning women to make informed financial decisions and thrive.
Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify
If you would like to get involved with Focus On Women, you can review sponsorship and contribution options here, as well as become a member here.
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03/13/25 • 62 min
Today, Lauren and Traci are talking to Michael James O'Brien, a photographer, teacher, curator, activist, and writer.
Michael is an acclaimed photographer and poet known for his wide-ranging work, from still lifes and portraits to commercial and fine art photography. He earned his MFA from Yale University in the 1970s, studying under Walker Evans, and later taught at Kenyon College and the New School. Currently, he serves as Chairman of the Photography Department at the Savannah College of Art and Design.
In 1993, O'Brien began a collaboration with artist Matthew Barney, creating a photographic counterpart to Drawing Restraint 7 and the Cremaster cycle, exhibited at the Musée Moderne in Paris and the Guggenheim in New York. His work has been featured in The New Yorker, Rolling Stone, The New York Times, L’Uomo Vogue, and Elle Décor, as well as in campaigns for Bergdorf Goodman, Ralph Lauren, and Thierry Mugler.
You can see Michael's years of incredible work on his website. Make sure to follow him on Instagram to keep up with his life and journey!
THE HIGH-EARNING WOMEN PODCASTThis podcast empowers high-earning women to make informed financial decisions and thrive.
Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify
If you would like to get involved with Focus On Women, you can review sponsorship and contribution options here, as well as become a member here.
Remember to stay safe and keep your creative juices flowing!
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FAQ
How many episodes does Focus on Women have?
Focus on Women currently has 237 episodes available.
What topics does Focus on Women cover?
The podcast is about Photography, Visual Arts, Women, Creative, Podcasts, Arts, Business and Careers.
What is the most popular episode on Focus on Women?
The episode title 'S13 E123 Mica McCook - Food Photographer' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Focus on Women?
The average episode length on Focus on Women is 50 minutes.
How often are episodes of Focus on Women released?
Episodes of Focus on Women are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of Focus on Women?
The first episode of Focus on Women was released on Feb 13, 2020.
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