Episode 194

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27th Feb 2025

Applying for Grants & Overcoming Adversity with Katrina Cross-Daniels

Beyond our careers, we're real humans experiencing real obstacles in our lives. Katrina joins us to share how a boudoir session helped her overcome a really dark and insecure time in her life, encouraging her to do the same for other women. Plus, listen in as she highlights how she's been awarded a few grant opportunities and why other creatives need to apply too!

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00:24 - Meet Katrina

02:10 - The Journey to Boudoir and Wedding Photography

03:51 - Overcoming Personal Challenges Through Boudoir

05:56 - Balancing Boudoir and Wedding Photography

06:33 - Navigating Studio Spaces for Boudoir Photography

09:51 - The Power of Repeat Clients and Referrals

13:36 - Exploring Small Business Grants

16:57 - Tips for Successful Grant Applications

28:25 - Katrina's Upcoming Boudoir and Portrait Workshop

Mentioned in this Episode

Episode 70: Know Your Purpose with LaJune King

Citizens Bank

Verizon

Comcast Rise

Goldman Sachs

HoneyBook Breakthrough Grants

HoneyBook


Connect with Katrina

Website: katrinacrossphotography.com

Instagram: @katrinacrossphotography

Workshop: eventshare.link/clicktoelevate

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About the Podcast

Business-First Creatives

Every creative deserves to turn their craft into a business that brings them joy and profit. Here you'll find a no-BS approach to what it takes to put the business first, prioritizing the systems and strategies that will actually move the needle and ensure your creative business is profitable rather than an expensive side-hustle. Your host is Colie James, a Disney-loving family photographer, and filmmaker turned Workflow and Automations Guru who helps creative service providers automate their sh*t, reclaim their time and get back to living!