In this deeply personal episode, I sit down with photographer Kimberly Romano to talk about the one thing most photographers don’t want to talk about: health.
Kimberly opens up about the health crisis that brought her six-figure photography career to a screeching halt and how she’s had to rebuild her life, her business, and her relationship with her body from the ground up.
We go beyond the usual SEO tips and social media hacks to talk about:
The real cost of burnout in the photography world
Why your energy is your greatest business asset
How to nourish your body (and business) when you feel depleted
The unspoken pressure photographers face to keep going even when it’s killing them
This episode is a wake-up call, a heart-to-heart, and a permission slip to put yourself first.
Because without your health? None of the hustle matters.
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In this powerful episode, we dive deep into what it really feels like to hit rock bottom—when burnout goes beyond exhaustion and leaves you feeling completely disconnected from yourself.
My guest shares her raw and honest story of reaching a “brain dead” level of burnout, the kind that stops you in your tracks and makes you question everything.She opens up about the darkness, the emotional toll, and the journey back to herself. From breaking down to rebuilding with purpose, her story is one of resilience, transformation, and hope. Whether you're in the thick of burnout or searching for more meaning in your life, this conversation is a must-listen. It’s not just about surviving burnout—it’s about finding yourself on the other side of it.Find Reena on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/reena_chuhan/Check out Reena's Jewelery Elegancify Websitehttps://elegancify.se/Find Jessica Hanlon Photography:https://jessicahanlon.com
From 100+ job rejections to LinkedIn expert Gunjan Chruiwal is back on The Elevate Podcast—this time with a whole new chapter.
You might remember her from episode 15, where she shared the raw and real truth about navigating rejection in the job market. Fast forward to today?
She’s helping people stand out on LinkedIn with spicy storytelling—and it's not just for business owners.
Whether you’re running your own brand or working in a company, Gunjan breaks down what actually works on LinkedIn in 2025.
We talk visibility, building authority, and how to stop playing small online. This episode is your permission slip to finally take up space—on LinkedIn.
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In this episode, we chat with American chef Jodi Moreno who is now living in Mexico.
She's a culinary consultant, food stylist, and writer, about her journey in the food industry.
From growing up surrounded by home-cooked meals in a multicultural household to taking the leap from a corporate job into the culinary world, Jodi shares how she carved out a unique career path.
Jodi's book Simple Pleasures launches May 27, 2025. Find it on Amazon HERE
WE DIVE INTO:
✅ How she transitioned from a traditional job into food consulting
✅ The early days of food blogging before Instagram
✅ How she found her niche in recipe development and styling
✅ Advice for aspiring food entrepreneurs
Jodi’s story is one of passion, risk-taking, and creativity—perfect for anyone looking to turn their love for food into a career!
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In this episode, I discuss how Spencer Pratt is pursuing his goals on TikTok and Instagram to rebuild his life after the fires in the Palisades and how we can learn from him when it comes to elevating our lives.
Have you ever wondered how you can make your brand powerful online and off-line?
Well I’m about to tell you how in this solo episode…🎤
Not everyone is active on social media, so maintaining a presence through other channels (like a website, email newsletters, or podcasts) helps you reach a broader audience and connect with potential customers who may not engage with your social media content.
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Gala Darling bestselling author, tapping queen, speaker, and professional optimist is on the show!
Her rules for life: Feeling good is your job. Love can only multiply. Everything is here to help you, especially when it doesn’t feel that way. And the only limit to creating a sensational life is your imagination and courage.
✨We talked about life
✨We talked about business
✨We talked about living your dream life
✨We talked about her new YouTube show called Vortex Vision TV
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Welcome back, my friend! The Elevate Podcast is back to inspire you!
I have a lot of new updates to share with you and where the podcast is going.
Have you ever wondered what your astrology placement can tell you about how you should be building a business and showing up in the world?
Well, today we will be talking about this with my guest Gabriella Maaz who says your birth chart is a doorway into your authentic self. Astrology gives you the confidence to start living the life you really want to be living rather than the one you think you “should” be to look successful.
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Get ready to understand your unique Human Design profile so that you can find your unique way of showing up on social media to build your personal brand online.
With the rise of social media exerts we are always being told how we should be showing up what we should be doing when in fact, we should be using our human design, utilizing that to help us navigate how we are supposed to be showing up on social media.
If you feel like your copy is soulless and you need to inject more life and personality into the way you are using your copy on your website, sales pages, and social media then this episode is going to help you rethink how you are using your words.
Your words have power and when used strategically and creatively in your business, your copy will do the heavy lifting in your business.
Check out Colleen's Instagram page where she is slaying the copy game. 🔥
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Are you ready to Rewild your voice? Jess Carlsen is on the show talking about how you can amplify your brand using your voice through podcasting to share your thoughts, ideas, tips, offers, and expression with your podcast.
Podcasting is a great way to build an intimate connection with your audience. If you find that being live on video is difficult to build your brand then think about starting your own podcast from the comfort of your own home.
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If you plan on selling coaching, courses, workshops, or influencing then you need a personal brand. Tune into this solo episode with Jess who dives into what it takes to build your personal brand online.
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This episode is about heading back into work mode with ease after being on summer break. But if you're on the other side of the world heading into summer then these tips can help you too.
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I have Canadian native Aimee Kellerman on the show! And she is sharing how she started the first sugaring salon in Sweden. She is a certified skin therapist and the CEO of 4 beauty businesses.
One of them is SugarMe Esthetics an organic beauty salon in Stockholm Sweden, with 8 employees.
SugarMe was born because Aimee was an expat who couldn't speak Swedish but had extensive knowledge of skin therapies that she did not want to waste.
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In this episode, Jess chats with Venezuelan expat Patricia Alvarado on how to leverage the power of your cultural background when you are in a new country. Patricia learned how to use the assistance that the Swedish government provides to help her navigate her life in Sweden. Her unique perspective and experiences have allowed her to help other expats to utilize these resources.
You can find Patricia teaching Zumba classes, and helping people learn how to use government assistance to reach their goals as an expat in Sweden.
Moving to a new country can feel overwhelming and scary at the same time. But sisters Maayan & Gal have made it their mission to help expats have a smooth transition as they move to a new country.
Maayan & Gal are Israeli-born but have moved 8 times to different countries, which makes them the "life abroad experts". They currently reside in France and they have different resources to help you have a smoother transition to your new country. Find out how they can help you through the transition of a new life abroad in today's episode.
French native Aude Asklöv shares her journey of becoming a perfumer. She has been on a journey of self-discovery by finding her passions when her husband had the opportunity to move to the UK. This is when a new world opened up for her and she learned all about perfuming, now she is writing about perfumes in Sweden's top wedding magazine Altombrollop. She is also now a perfume influencer getting to try out all sorts of scents.
Aude shares how the people you meet are the keys to unlocking opportunities, so treat people kindly because you never know when you will cross paths again.
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How Gunjan went from interview to interview only to be shot down time after time. She decided to pave her own path by honing in on her skills and talents and started her own business as a social media and copywriting strategist.
Not only that Gunjan also has another business where she sells Sustainable everyday bags produced in India.
We have Mikaela Aare on the show who is a mentor to rebels and creatives who want to build their online business by sharing her knowledge with her online community called Rebel Wonderland. Mikaela is based in Stockholm, Sweden, and has switched her business to be in English so that she can reach and impact more people with her unique coaching approach.
Mikaela shares her unique perspective on the show by sharing with us that we don’t have to follow what everybody else is doing. Find your own way to grow and build your business so that it feels truly like you.
On the show, we cover mindset, being self-led, NFTs, and her book “Lost in Career land.”