Podcasts by Do What You Want Radio with Jordan Hefler
Do What You Want Radio is a candid podcast series hosted by photographer and creative entrepreneur, Jordan Hefler, who has spent the better half of a decade learning how to navigate the solopreneur space. Through guest interviews and solo manifestos, Jordan shares the empowering yet humbling side of what it actually takes to "do what you want." Grab a beer, tune in, and follow along for the wild ride that is creative entrepreneurship.
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S2E57: Gabriel Spadaccini- Music Photography, Documenting Experiences, Making Money as a Creative, and Hiring Yourself First from 2021-08-20T20:44:23
In this episode, I talk virtually with writer and photographer Gabriel Spadaccini about music photography, documenting experiences, making money as a creative, hiring yourself first, and demysti...
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S2E56: Blair Loup- Working in the Food Industry, Being a "Jill of All Trades," Moving to Houston, and DRAG QUEENS!! from 2021-07-15T21:53:24
In this episode I have my friend Blair Loup on the show to talk about working in the food and beverage space over the past 7 years, helping to develop multiple product lines and businesses, our ...
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S2E55: Tyronecia Moore- Expressing Yourself through Clothing, Resell Culture, and Sharing Your Purpose from 2021-05-06T18:55:41
In this episode I have my friend Tyronecia Moore AKA @sassfiend on the show to talk about expressing yourself through clothing, her opinions on...
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S2E54 Meghan Daniel- Justice for TikTok, Rethinking Content Creation, and Thrifting Talk from 2021-04-26T19:48:11
In this episode I have my friend Meghan Daniel back on the podcast to chat about being crafty, going viral on TikTok + how that’s affected her content creation strategy, and the conversations as...
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S2E53: Patrick Gremillion AKA "Patty-G" - Creating and Marketing a Podcast, Making Cold Calls, and Having an Entrepreneurial Spirit from 2021-03-30T21:59:19
I’m back with my first Do What You Want Radio guest since 2019! In this episode I interview Patrick Gremillion AKA Patty-G about having an interview show himself, the interesting world of tech/g...
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S2E52: The TEA on 2019 & 2020, Nose Jobs, Covid Shaming, Rats in the Kitchen (again) from 2021-01-05T22:42:45
In this episode Jordan gives an update on the sh*t show that was 2019 & 2020, how she feels about the current state of society, and what her plans are for moving forward with Do What You Wan...
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S2E51: MINISODE UPDATE: Where is Season 2, Photographing the College Football National Championship, and Laying Low in 2020 from 2020-02-12T21:00
In this episode Jordan gives an update on where the heck Season 2 is and what's been going on in 2020 so far. SUBSCRIBE, RATE, REVIEW AND TELL A FRIEND! Follow @jordanhefler and @dowhatyouwantcl...
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S1E50: Eric Garcia- Ending 2019, Ending a DECADE, and Ending Season 1 of This Podcast! from 2019-11-26T14:00
It’s officially been 50 episodes of Do What You Want Radio! In this episode, I wrap up Season 1 by having my friend Eric Garcia of Geauxgarcia Photography on the pod again for a little motivation.
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S1E49: Marissa Mizell- Makeup, Producing Authentic Video Content, and Enforcing Client Boundaries from 2019-11-19T14:00
In this episode, Jordan talks with makeup artist and digital creator Marissa Mizell about makeup, producing authentic video content for your audience, and enforcing boundaries with your clients.
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S1E48: Zach Andrus "The Rusty Kid"- Songwriting, DIY Music Recording, and Being Vulnerable from 2019-11-11T14:00
In this episode Jordan interviews her friend and neighbor Zach Andrus, a local musician who goes by “The Rusty Kid” about songwriting, DIY music recording, and being vulnerable enough to write “hum...
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S1E47: MINISODE- Kanye West Sunday Service, Voodoo Fest, and Instagram vs. Reality from 2019-11-02T19:00
In this episode, Jordan gives a recap on what's been keeping her from uploading podcasts recently and what she's been up to including shooting Kanye West Sunday Service, Voodoo Fest, LSU Football, ...
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S1E46: Meghan Daniel- Witty Embroidery, Why Instagram Is Stressful, and Funky Home Decor from 2019-10-08T13:00
In this episode, Jordan chats with Meghan Daniel of Crybaby Stitch about embroidering witty sayings, what Fly Girl Fall is, the struggle of selling merch, why Instagram is stressful, and where to g...
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S1E45: Toni Terry- Starting a Business After Tragedy, Having Your Skills Stand Out, and Curating Your Client Experience from 2019-10-02T14:00
In this episode Jordan talks to salon owner Toni Terry about having your business stand out, curating a client experience, and how starting a business in the aftermath of a detrimental flood made i...
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S1E44: Mandy Porta- Children's Illustration, Licensing your Artwork, and Getting Clear on your "WHY" from 2019-09-24T13:00
In this episode, Jordan talks with children’s illustration artist Mandy Porta about licensing your artwork, raising creative girls, and getting clear on your “why" as a creative entrepreneur.
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S1E43: Said Abusaud of Afterglow Gallery- Fighting Creative Boredom, Short Filmmaking, and Thinking Conceptually from 2019-09-17T18:00
In this episode, Jordan interviews Said Abusaud over Skype about fighting creative boredom and getting skilled in multiple different creative disciplines, inspirations for short films, and thinking...
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S1E42: Sarah Becker- Getting Your Finances Together, Investing in Property, and Starting Multiple Businesses from 2019-09-10T13:00
In this episode Jordan talks with photographer and serial entrepreneur Sarah Becker about getting your finances together as a creative entrepreneur, investing in property, and starting multiple bus...
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S1E41: O'mar Finley- Stand-Up Comedy as an Art Form, Creating a Comedy Scene, and the Popeyes Chicken Sandwich from 2019-09-03T13:00
In this episode, I interview O’mar Finley about being a stand-up comic, creating a comedy scene in Baton Rouge, and why comics are devalued and shouldn’t work for free.
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S1E40: Jacob Jolibois- Building an App, Taking Risks with a New Business, and Challenging Yourself Every Day from 2019-08-27T13:00
In this episode, Jordan interviews Jacob Jolibois, co-founder of the on-demand lawncare app Block, about building digital products, taking risks when starting a new business, and striving to challe...
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S1E39: Taylor Bennett, CEO of MESH: Cultivating a Positive Company Culture, Scaling a Company, and Why Brands Should Invest in Themselves from 2019-08-20T13:00
In this episode Jordan interviews Taylor Bennett, CEO of the creative agency MESH, about why company culture and empowering your employees is important, how to scale a business organically, and the...
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S1E38: Josh of Comfystone Films- Personality Marketing, Investing in the Future of your Brand, and the Creative Industry in Baton Rouge vs. New Orleans from 2019-08-13T13:00
In this episode, Jordan talks with Josh Owen of Comfystone Films about personality marketing, why brands should invest in their future by hiring creatives, and what the differences are in the creat...
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S1E37: Connor Lock of S E V E N- Growing Pains of Running a Business, Being More Helpful than Selfish, and Is the Content Creation Bubble Going to Burst? from 2019-08-06T16:00
In this episode, Jordan interviews Connor Lock of S E V E N about the hardships of starting and running a business, how you’ll be more successful if you can ask how you can help, and when is the co...
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S1E36: MINISODE- Jordan's France Trip Recap, Summertime Blues, and Feeling Burned Out from 2019-07-30T20:00
In this solo minisode, Jordan recaps her recent 2 week trip to France, addresses why she's been taking a break from seemingly everything, and how summertime + putting unnecessary pressure on yourse...
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S1E35: James Patrick- Establishing a Photography Business, Learning How to say No, and Creating Art and Opportunity from 2019-07-22T13:00
In this episode, Jordan interviews published photographer James Patrick about establishing a photography business, learning how to say no, and cultivating confidence to create art and opportunity.
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S1E34: Ellemnop.Art- Supporting Artists, Putting Relationships Before Business, Conspiracy Theories, and Crocs from 2019-07-08T13:00
In this episode, I interview Sensei and his partner Elle about their creative project Ellemnop.Art. We talk about building a virtual art gallery and support system for artists, putting relationship...
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S1E33: Sara West, Professional Organizer- Leaving Your Comfort Zone, Starting with 1 Client, and Inspiring Simplicity from 2019-07-01T13:00
In this episode, I interview Sara West, a professional organizer, about leaving your comfort zone, starting with just one client, and inspiring simplicity through organization.
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S1E32: Allison Braun, Satisfaction Mentor- Not Sacrificing, Cultivating Self Confidence, and MONEY! from 2019-06-24T13:00
In this episode, I interview business and life satisfaction mentor/self proclaimed “Joyologist” Allison Braun about now sacrificing what you want, how to cultivate self confidence, and crushing the...
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S1E31: Jacob Bennett of Agenda Trading Company- The Freedom of Working For Yourself, Screen Printing, and Being an Authentic Brand from 2019-06-17T13:00
In this episode Jordan interviews Jacob of Agenda Trading Company about working for yourself, designing and screen printing apparel, and being an authentic brand.
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S1E30: Keith & Bruce of Seaux LA- Booking Concerts, Working With Your Best Friend, and Cutting Master P's Grass??? from 2019-06-14T00:00
In this episode Jordan interviews Keith & Bruce of Seaux LA, a Baton Rouge based music booking company, about how to be strategic with booking concerts and what it’s like to work with your best fri...
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S1E29: Theresa Matherne- Why Pinterest is Underrated, Optimizing Content, and Pricing Yourself from 2019-06-03T13:00
In this episode, I interview Theresa Matherne of Theresa Elizabeth Photography about Pinterest and why every photographer needs to utilize it, how to optimize the content you’ve already made, and p...
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S1E28: Anne Milneck of Red Stick Spice- Evolving Your Brand, Making Cooking Accessible, and Pivoting Later in Life from 2019-05-27T13:00
In this episode, I interview Red Stick Spice owner Anne Milneck about going to culinary school later in life, purchasing an existing business and evolving the brand, and making home cooking accessi...
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S1E27: Kimberly Meadowlark- Synesthesia, Collecting Antiques, and Starting a Music Career from 2019-05-20T13:00
In this episode, Jordan talks with Kimberly Meadowlark about doing art full time as a painter, photographer, and musician as well as having an antique business on the side and being affected by syn...
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S1E26: Amanda Ramer- Studio Lighting, Self-Teaching, and Photography Gear from 2019-05-13T13:00
In this episode, Jordan chats with studio portrait photographer Amanda Ramer about lighting setups, photography gear, and how experimenting and self-teaching is the key to figuring out studio photo...
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S1E25: Rachel of So Yaya- Formulating Your Own Solution, Simple Skincare, and Making Time For Your Passion Project from 2019-05-09T00:00
In this episode, Jordan interviews Rachel Laymoun of So YaYa, a small simple skincare business, about how to monetize solutions to your own problems, focus on self care, and create time for your pa...
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S1E24: Annie Claire & Chelsey of SoSis- Launching Something New, Knowing your Audience, and Rising Above Competition from 2019-05-06T13:00
In this episode I interview Annie Claire and Chelsey, two sisters that co-own the boutique SoSis, about launching a new idea, knowing your target market, and staying focused in a saturated, competi...
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S1E23: Katie Joy- Dealing with Mental Illness, Going Viral, and Vulnerability from 2019-04-29T13:00
In this episode, Jordan interviews Katie Joy, a mental health advocate and photographer about dealing with mental illness, how staying transparent has helped her grow, and how vulnerability should ...
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S1E22: Brittney McZeal- Creative Challenges, Adulting, Myspace, and The Illuminati from 2019-04-22T13:00
In this episode, Jordan talks with fashion photographer Brittney McZeal about thriving with creative restrictions, generational differences, celebrity culture, hustling when you get out of college,...
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S1E21: Elle Overholt- Personal Development Consulting, Relocating, Pivoting, and Providing Value from 2019-04-15T13:00
In this episode, Jordan interviews Elle Overholt, a professional development consultant, about relocating to a new city, pivoting when you need to, branding, and providing value/finding out what yo...
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S1E20: Bruna Mebs- Professional Illustrating, Staying Small, and Creating a Structure from 2019-04-08T13:00
In this episode, Jordan interviews Bruna Mebs, a professional illustrator, writer, and ex-costume designer about having her processes, why she chooses to stay small, and how important it is to crea...
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S1E19: MINISODE- WHO IS SHE? How Jordan got into Photography, What is SXSW, and Photographing Music Festivals from 2019-04-05T04:00
Welcome to Jordan's first solo episode! In this minisode, Jordan quickly goes through how she got into photography, what SXSW is and why she goes, and what to bring/prepare for when shooting a musi...
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S1E18: Lainey Reed- Self Value, Wedding Photography, and Working Your Way Up from 2019-04-01T13:00
In this episode, Jordan interviews Lainey Reed, a professional photographer about having self value, shooting in the wedding industry, and working your way up to establish yourself and your business.
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S1E17: Dylon Hoffpauir- Professional Dancing, Self Discipline, and Being a Male in a Woman Dominated Industry from 2019-03-26T13:00
In this episode, Jordan interviews Dylon Hoffpauir, a professional dancer/choreographer about the dancing industry, how to stay disciplined and deal with rejection, and being a male in a woman domi...
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S1E16: Molly Taylor- Creating as a Musician and Jewelry Maker, Persistence, and Having a Brand Vision from 2019-03-18T13:00
In this episode, Jordan interviews Molly Taylor, a musician and owner/designer of the jewelry company Beneath The Bark, about the creative process, being persistent, and having a vision for your br...
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S1E15: Peter Akkies- Productivity Coaching, Mindset Changes, and Creating Content Every Day from 2019-03-11T13:00
In this episode, Jordan speaks with productivity coach Peter Akkies about changing your mindset on what it means to be a creative entrepreneur and how to create content every day.
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S1E14: Matt Dawson- Graphic Design, Starting the Creative Conference "Crop," and Making It Happen from 2019-03-04T14:00
In this episode, Jordan interviews graphic designer and Crop conference founder Matt Dawson about working as a graphic designer, starting a conference, and taking initiative to "make it happen."
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S1E13: Ellen Ogden- Visual Art, Digital vs. Manual, and Art as Commercial Work from 2019-02-25T14:00
In this episode Jordan interviews Ellen Ogden of Ellen Ogden Art about being a visual artist, digital vs. manual processes, and using chalkboard art, hand lettering, and murals to provide commercia...
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S1E12: Taylor & Helena of The Walls Project- Arts in the Community, Freelancing on the Side, and Trusting Your Journey from 2019-02-18T13:00
In this episode Jordan interviews Taylor S. Hunter and Helena Williams, two employees of the non profit organization The Walls Project, about supporting arts in the community, freelancing on the si...
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S1E11: Keegan of Pontcha Surf Club- Branding a Community, Creating Authentic Content, and Surfing in Louisiana from 2019-02-11T13:00
In this episode Jordan and Keegan, one of the co-founders of Pontcha Surf Club, discuss how a brand turned into a community, how to create authentic content, and surfing in Louisiana.
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S1E10: Raina & Sherin, Founders of Power Pump Girls, Inc.- Women Empowerment, Becoming a Non Profit, and Evolving Your Brand from 2019-02-04T13:00
In this episode Jordan and founders of Power Pump Girls, Inc. Raina Vallot and Sherin Dawud discuss women empowerment, the road to becoming a non profit, and how to stay transparent to evolve your ...
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S1E9: Jennifer Devereaux- Music Photography, Resilience, and Being a Working Mom from 2019-01-30T05:00
In this episode Jordan and established photographer Jennifer discuss how to get into music photography, resilience when you get denied, and setting an example as a working mom chasing your dreams.
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S1E8: Meredith Waguespack of Sweet Baton Rouge- Starting an Apparel Company, Routines, and Keeping it Local from 2019-01-26T16:00
In this episode Jordan and Sweet Baton Rouge owner Meredith discuss how to start and run an apparel company, productive routines, and giving back to the community by keeping it local.
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S1E7: Katherine Silva - Creative Producing, Storytelling, and Taking Big Risks from 2019-01-23T05:00
In this episode Jordan and Creative Producer Katherine Silva discuss working for brands, storytelling, and taking big risks/moving cross country to make it happen.
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S1E6: Theresa Bartlett of In the Wild- Thrifting, Re-selling Full Time, and Ebay & Poshmark Tips from 2019-01-21T05:00
In this episode Jordan and full time thrifter Theresa Bartlett discuss re-selling for a living, how to identify what will sell, and listing tips for Ebay & Poshmark.
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S1E5: Kyle Zedaker- NFL Photography, Working on a Team Vs. For Yourself, and Photo Gear from 2019-01-17T05:00
In this episode I interview NFL Photographer Kyle Zedaker about photographing for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, sports photography, how to work on a team vs. for yourself, and camera gear.
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S1E4: Paige Montana Gresell- Skincare, Self Care, and Creative Outlets from 2019-01-16T02:00
In this episode I interview skincare enthusiast/painter Paige Montana Gresell about skincare, self care, and blogging as a creative outlet.
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S1E3: Krystal Faircloth of A Pinch of Lovely- How Instagram Influencers Work, Blogging Full Time, and Knowing Your Audience from 2019-01-09T05:00
In this episode I interview lifestyle blogger Krystal Faircloth of "A Pinch of Lovely" about how Instagram influencers make a living, blogging full time, and how to get to know/cater to your aud...
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S1E2: Eric Garcia- Freelance Photography, Instagram Bots, and Photography Workflow from 2019-01-07T05:00
In this episode I interview photographer Eric Garcia about owning our own photography businesses, how Instagram bots can taint your brand, and tools and processes to keep you organized.
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S1E1: Thomas Wimberly- Imposter Syndrome, Originality, and Creating For Yourself from 2019-01-06T22:00
In this episode I interview graphic designer/painter Thomas Wimberly about imposter syndrome, creative influences, why being original is "dead", and how to create for others while staying true t...
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Teaser! Introducing Do What You Want Radio from 2019-01-04T20:00
Introducing Do What You Want Radio, a podcast series for creative entrepreneurs, freelancers, and those stuck in taking the next step with their passion projects. Stay tuned for more in Feb 2019!
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