

Wisdom in the Tangents Photography Podcast
John Mansfield
Photography education that aren't the same old interviews. We chat life, running a business, serving our clients, and most of all being a good human.
I want you to have the life you've dreamed of and there's usually some gold down the tangents we explore.
John Mansfield hosts the podcast as it's recorded LIVE so you can join the conversation too.
I want you to have the life you've dreamed of and there's usually some gold down the tangents we explore.
John Mansfield hosts the podcast as it's recorded LIVE so you can join the conversation too.
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Jun 23, 2025 • 55min
Juliana Tomlinson: Attain an Abundant Life by Elevating Your Current Work | ep250
This episode is all about breaking out of your cycles and into the place that you strive to be. Juliana Tomlinson is an award winning wedding photographer and coach and she's taking us through ways that we can take what we currently have, and use it to elevate our work and attain that lifestyle we dream of.----Sponsor of the show: Sofi HYSAOpen a free High Yield Savings Account today and get a bonus $25 deposited in your account, just for signing up. allheartphoto.com/sofi----Connect with Juliana TomlinsonWebsite: julianatomlinsonphotography.comInstagram: julianatomlinsonphotographyInstagram: julianatomlinsoneducation----Follow the showWebsite: https://podcast.allheartphoto.comInstagram: https://instagram.com/witt.podYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@wisdominthetangents

Jun 16, 2025 • 58min
Karen Williams: Breaking into the Gatekept Industry of Brand Photography | ep249
The world of Brand photography can seem elusive and gatekept by those in the industry. And my guest today is opening the gate to all things Brand Photography.Karen Williams, AKA the Black Visual Queen has 15+ years of experience in the brand world, and has worked with companies like Netflix and WIRED. Her new book, The Photo Hustle is a playbook for not only how to get into brand photography, but how to succeed in building a brand photography business.----Sponsor of the show: Sofi HYSAOpen a free High Yield Savings Account today and get a bonus $25 deposited in your account, just for signing up. allheartphoto.com/sofi----Connect with KarenWebsite: blackvisualqueen.comInstagram: blackvisualqueenThe Photo Hustle book (https://amzn.to/4jU7rF4)----Follow the showWebsite: https://podcast.allheartphoto.comInstagram: https://instagram.com/witt.podYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@wisdominthetangents

Jun 9, 2025 • 50min
Delaney Rietveld: Become the Most Booked Out Photographer in Your Area | ep248
We all want a full (enough) calendar and an inbox of leads wanting to work with us. Well, my guest today is sharing how updating the copy on your website is one of the best ways to bring in those leads and become the most booked out photographer in your area.Delaney Rietveld is a website and sales copywriter at Dark Roast Copy Co who helps business owners turn their websites into coffee chats that sell. She believes in saying the quiet part out loud, ditching cringy copy tactics, and writing with empathy.Sponsor of the show: Sofi HYSAOpen a free High Yield Savings Account today and get a bonus $25 deposited in your account, just for signing up. allheartphoto.com/sofiConnect with DelaneyWebsite: https://darkroastcopy.co/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/darkroastcopy.co/Threads: https://www.threads.net/@darkroastcopy.coFollow the showWebsite: https://podcast.allheartphoto.comInstagram: https://instagram.com/witt.podYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@wisdominthetangents

May 26, 2025 • 38min
Haleh Shoa: Preserving the Legacy of Your Clients | ep247
We all have lots of photos and videos between professional photoshoots, and the thousands taken on our phones. Hello selfies!But we don't often think about how to preserve those moments and memories. My guest, Haleh Shoa, the founder and CEO of Picturli, and we talk all about how we teach our clients how to preserve their memories. And also how to leverage print and album sales too.Sponsor of the show: Imagen AIGet 1500 images edited for free at allheartphoto.com/aiConnect with Haleh:picturli.cominstagram.com/picturliinstagram.com/halehshoaFollow the show at:instagram.com/witt.podyoutube.com/@wisdominthetangents

May 12, 2025 • 45min
Manali Sontakke: The CEO Mindset of Outsourcing in your Business | ep246
As creative entrepreneurs we like to get our hands dirty in creativity and in our work. This often leads to getting spread thin across all the aspects of running a successful business.My guest, Manali Sontakke is sharing with us a few ways that we can change our mindset and start outsourcing some of those things. By taking some off your plate, you're free to focus on the creativity and the parts you love in your business. Sponsor of the show: Imagen AIGet 1500 images edited for free at allheartphoto.com/aiConnect with Manali:manaliphotography.cominstagram.com/manalisontakkeFollow the show at:instagram.com/witt.podyoutube.com/@wisdominthetangents

Apr 30, 2025 • 12min
Part 2 - Get Your ROI from a Good Conference | 245
In this bonus episode we're following up with part 1 of how to get a good ROI from your conference.In part 1 we talked about the signs of a good conference that will likely give you a return on your investment. In part 2 we're going over a few implementation tips to take what you learned at the conference and actually apply it in your business. Therefore actually getting that return on your conference investment.Connect online:instagram.com/witt.podyoutube.com/@wisdominthetangentstiktok.com/@wittpod

Apr 21, 2025 • 27min
Get Your ROI from a Good Conference | ep244
Being a student of life is a great thing. You should always be continuing to learn from others around you.A great place to learn and grow is at conferences. But not all conferences are created or executed equally.In this episode I'm walking through some of my experience at different conferences. The good, the bad, and what you should look for when purchasing a ticket to a conference you've never attended before.Sponsor of the show: Imagen aiGet 1500 images edited for free when you go to allheartphoto.com/aiJoin the waitlist for the 2026 Creative Educator Conferencehttps://layleeemadi.com/conferenceConnect online:instagram.com/witt.podyoutube.com/@wisdominthetangentstiktok.com/@wittpod

Apr 7, 2025 • 51min
Samantha Eck: Reading the Story Your Numbers are Telling You | ep243
You can keep track of all the numbers in your business and have the best booking software out there, but if you don't know how to read your numbers, you're business is missing out.My guest, Samantha Eck, is the powerhouse behind Firestorm Finance and has years of financial experience to help us read the story that our numbers are telling us.Sponsor of the show: SofiGet an additional $25 deposited in your account when you open a FREE High Yield Savings Account at allheartphoto.com/sofiConnect with Samantha:instagram.com/firestormfinancefirestormfinance.comCreative Minds, Smart Money PodcastFollow the show at:instagram.com/witt.podyoutube.com/@wisdominthetangents

Mar 24, 2025 • 52min
Alex McCrary: Earn the Income You Deserve | ep242
Whether you're growing your side gig or aiming to become the sole income provider for your family, we're all looking to increase our income as business owners.My guest, Alex McCrary, shares all about how you can grow your business, build more income, and create an amazing client experience while still holding within your healthy boundaries.And yes, you do need to set up some boundaries.Sponsor of the show: SofiGet an additional $25 deposited in your account when you open a FREE High Yield Savings Account at allheartphoto.com/sofiConnect with Alex:alexmccraryphotography.cominstagram.com/alexmccraryphotographyCameras and Carseats PodcastFollow the show at:instagram.com/witt.podyoutube.com/@wisdominthetangents

Mar 3, 2025 • 50min
Kellie Hetler: How to Photograph People with Disabilities | ep241
Photographing someone with a disability can feel a little out of your comfort zone. Well, my guest today is here to help widen that comfort zone.Kellie Hetler shares how we can prepare for photographing someone living with a disability, how we can celebrate them, and how we can break that stigma of "just ignoring" people with different abilities than us.Sponsor of the show: Imagen AIGet 1500 images edited for free at allheartphoto.com/aiConnect with Kellie:hetlerphotography.cominstagram.com/hetlerphotoFollow the show at:instagram.com/witt.podyoutube.com/@wisdominthetangents


