Revenue Streams Beyond the 9-5 Grind with Ashleigh Reddy (Photographer, Influencer)

Apr 3, 2024

Photographer and influencer Ashleigh Reddy shares her journey of working with big brands like Lego, Google, and Delta. She discusses the value of betting on yourself, creating multiple revenue streams, event photography for major companies, and her strategy for brand partnerships.

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Introduction

00:00 • 4min

Exploring Topo Chico and Chai in a Humorous Drink Survey Conversation

04:25 • 2min

Casual Banter About Topo Chico Preferences and Social Media Persona

06:13 • 3min

Evolution of Monetizing Instagram

08:58 • 17min

Building a Network for Success

25:50 • 7min

Exploring Creativity and Transition in Photography

32:50 • 18min

Exploring Diverse Revenue Streams and Imagery Sales

50:30 • 3min

Exploring Revenue Streams and Social Media Monetization

53:01 • 11min

Navigating Entrepreneurship and Building a Strong Reputation

01:04:09 • 3min

Lego, Google, Delta.

Just a few of the brand names Ashleigh Reddy is working with after choosing to bet on herself and chart her own career path instead of going the more typical, corporate route.

How did she do it? Why did she choose to do things differently? What does it really take to succeed as an entrepreneur? Ashleigh reveals how she’s turned her passion into a profitable business, monetized her social media, and how you can land your first influencer deal as a creator. Even though we’ve been friends for years, I never knew the stories behind how she’s ended up working with big brands like Ray-Ban, Google, and Afro Tech. So press play to learn about these stories and the lessons she’s learned along the way with me, including:

The value and impact of betting on yourself to build and grow your career
How staying vulnerable allows you to be self-aware and keep self-doubt in check
Ashleigh’s advice for creating multiple revenue streams and maintaining “freedom of choice”

Jump into the conversation:

(17:17) Why Choose the Unstable?
(24:08) Event Marketing and Photography for Lego, Google, AfroTech

(41:47) Navigating High Pressure Situations with Big Clients

(49:39) Ashleigh’s Strategy for Multiple Streams of Revenue
(54:37) Her Mini-Documentary/Commercial with Delta Airlines
(58:57) Brand Partnership Breakdown

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⬛ Follow Ashleigh on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleighreddy/
⬛And more from Ashleigh on her website: https://www.stayreddy.com/

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