Hosted by Shelly Waldman · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 30 episodes
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A show for the creative freelancer.Pull up a chair by the fire for candid conversations about the creative entrepreneur and freelancing. Hosted by Shelly Waldman, this show is for photographers, filmmakers, web/graphic designers and creative entrepreneurs working in advertising, brand storytelling, and content creation. We talk pricing, pitching, mindset, money, and the messy middle — with insights from Shelly and guests who share their expertise, mindset, tips, and behind-the-scenes stories of what life and business really looks like.
Shelly Waldman hosts Creative Campfire: Conversations for Creative Entrepreneurs, a business show with 30 episodes published.
A World Cup-timed conversation about design, fantasy football, and finally finishing the idea you've been sitting on. Jordan walks through the origin story of his design career (Ninja Turtles, rap crew websites, and a Go
In this episode, Shelly sits down with Liverpool-based documentary wedding photographer Andrew Keher to talk about the slow business snowball that becomes a quiet avalanche, why your best content might be the story behin
What does it take to build a career that spans National Geographic, Apple, Airbnb, and a palace in Jaipur — all while keeping your creative voice intact? In this episode, Shelly sits down with photographer, writer, and e
Shelly and Lauren are hosting a live deep-dive on usage licensing. Lauren walks through a real case study where usage renegotiation happened after a shoot wrapped. Rachel Korinek joins to share how terms shifted in t
What happens when the vibes stop being enough? In this episode, I’m joined by operations strategist Samantha MacKinnon — my partial COO and the person helping me rein in the chaos behind the scenes. We get into what it r
In this episode, Lauren and Shelly unpack the biggest lessons from Shelly's recently completed Pitch Essentials course co-created with Rachel Korinek of Two Loves Studio. They cover the full arc of landing clients as a f
The Squiggly Line Career & The Courage to Pivot with Danae Karachaliou of Writing Pajamas In this episode of Creative Campfire, Shelly sits down with Danae Karachaliou — founder of Writing Pajamas — to talk about career
In this engaging conversation, Shelly Waldman and Rachel Korinek delve into the intricacies of pitching in the photography industry. They discuss the importance of crafting effective pitch decks, tailoring presentations
**ANNOUNCEMENT** Pitching Essentials returns this February: Foundation Class: February 5 Pro Track: Starts February 6 Pitch Essentials teaches photographers how to communicate their ideas with clarity and confidence — us
In this episode of the Creative Campfire Podcast, Shelly Waldman and co-host Lauren Liz sit down to reflect on 2025, looking at all the thrones and roses. Together, they unpack the moments that shaped the year both perso
In this episode of Creative Campfire, Shelly sits down with creative producer, photographer, and The Naked Room podcast cohost Kelly Garthwaite for a wide-ranging conversation about creative careers, pivots, and what it
In this episode of Creative Campfire, I sit down with Sam Cornwall — photographer, digital tech, and creator of The Photo Glossary — for a deep, honest conversation about what really makes a professional set run smoothly
In this episode of Creative Campfire, Shelly sits down with powerhouse sports photographer Amanda J. Cain, the first Black female team photographer in the NHL and now head photographer for the Detroit Pistons. Amanda sha
"We're all work in progress... We're always, growing. That's why I like to show the imperfections in a lot of my photography. I like to show that like, it's that wabi-sabi approach to it." - PJ Agbay In this episode, She
Jacquette M. Timmons and I dive into the complexities of pricing in the creative industry. In this engaging conversation, Jacquette shares her unique perspective on the phrase 'charge what you're worth,' exploring its cu
Zach Ancell “fell” into photography while running track at the University of Oregon, snapping photos of his teammates that eventually sparked a commercial career. His competitive drive to be the best fueled his success—u
In this episode, Phoebe Nelson of Pandrd Design Co shares her journey from in house graphic designer to full time muralist (yes that's painting cool designs on walls all over the world). We dive into changing the mindset
Jamie Kingham is a renowned lifestyle commercial photographer based in Reno, celebrated for his dynamic and engaging visual storytelling. With over two decades of experience, Jamie's career has seen a significant evoluti
Around the campfire today I have an engaging conversation with Colorado based, outdoor lifestyle photographer Ryan Dearth. He shares his journey from a military upbringing and taking a job in the world of physics, before
Join us for an inspiring conversation with Mike Brennan, a creator and communicator who tells stories on pages and stages. In this episode, we delve into the transformative power of creativity for mental health. Mike sha
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Creative Campfire: Conversations for Creative Entrepreneurs is hosted by Shelly Waldman. The show is categorised under business (entrepreneurship) and has published 30 episodes.
Creative Campfire: Conversations for Creative Entrepreneurs has published 30 episodes.
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Episodes of Creative Campfire: Conversations for Creative Entrepreneurs average 69 minutes, giving guests a long-form format with plenty of time to expand on their expertise.
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