My Creative Journey with Mike Jeffrey

I have a confession to make. Despite what you may see online, my life is not always that productive and I actually fail far more than I would like to admit. In this episode I discuss the highlight reel that is Instagram and come clean on a few things that I have been reflecting on recently. I tried to be very real and raw with you guys so I hope that makes for good listening!If you enjoyed this episode, please send me a message on Instagram @themikejeffrey because I would love to hear from you guys!!Ps. I would love it so so much if you could share this episode with a friend or family member who you think would enjoy it too. Each week this podcast continues to grow and I am under no illusion that it is from you guys tuning in each week and sharing it around with your inner circle. So for that I want to say thank you!
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This week I discuss the differences between building a business and building a following. Too many people obsess over the number of followers they have on Instagram or TikTok and forget that those followers don't actually pay the bills. I want to share some of the biggest business mistakes people make when building a following and let you in on how you can fix them.If you enjoyed this episode, please send me a message on Instagram @themikejeffrey because I would love to hear from you guys!!Ps. I would love it so so much if you could share this episode with a friend or family member who you think would enjoy it too. Each week this podcast continues to grow and I am under no illusion that it is from you guys tuning in each week and sharing it around with your inner circle. So for that I want to say thank you!
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As creatives we often feel the burden of creating for the wrong reasons and never give ourselves a chance to experiment and get back to creating the art we love. We get stuck either working for Clients or Instagram and we never step back to consider what it would be like to create the art we love. So today I am going to talk about how you can break that cycle and give you some tips about how to create content moving forward.If you enjoyed this episode, send me a message on Instagram @themikejeffrey. Support my Dry July Fundraiser
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This episode of My Creative Journey is the second part of a two-part episode I started in Episode 25. Emily joins me again and we speak about what to do to reduce stress and fatigue in situations where you may not be able to take a break away. One of the things we discuss is what to do if you only have 30 minutes downtime and how to maximise those micro-breaks in your work days and life. So much interesting stuff came out of just this short episode and I really do hope you guys enjoy it.> If you would like to see more from me, you can find me on Instagram @themikejeffreySend me a message, I would love to hear from you guys> You can also find my Photography Business on Instagram @mikejeffreyphotographyPs. If you enjoyed today's episode, I would love it so so much if you could share this episode with a friend or family member who you think would enjoy it too. Each week this podcast continues to grow and I am under no illusion that it is from you guys tuning in each week and sharing it around with your inner circle. So for that I want to say thank you!
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In this weeks episode of My Creative Journey I speak all about the importance of taking breaks. As you guys may have realised, I have been on a bit of break lately and if were being honest with ourselves it's probably one of the best things that I have done in quite a long time. So today I thought I would discuss both the importance of breaks and the logistics of how you can actually take breaks without stressing yourself out even more. Plus, to up the stakes a little bit I have decided to bring a guest on to this podcast, my lovely fiancé Emily. Emily has been away with me for the past few weeks and I thought she could add some good points in regards to taking breaks from her professional point of view.Hope you all enjoy my first ever guest episode :)> If you would like to see more from me, you can find me on Instagram @themikejeffreySend me a message, I would love to hear from you guys> You can also find my Photography Business on Instagram @mikejeffreyphotographyPs. If you enjoyed today's episode, I would love it so so much if you could share this episode with a friend or family member who you think would enjoy it too. Each week this podcast continues to grow and I am under no illusion that it is from you guys tuning in each week and sharing it around with your inner circle. So for that I want to say thank you!
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In this weeks episode of My Creative Journey I speak about something which I don't hear being talked about enough, and that is how to deal with setbacks and rejection. Whenever you are trying to build something for yourself, whether that be a passion project, a career or your dream life, there are going to be bumps in the road and we need to be equipped with the tools to help steer us back on track.Hope you enjoy this one :)> If you would like to see more from me, you can find me on Instagram @themikejeffreySend me a message, I would love to hear from you guys> You can also find my Photography Business on Instagram @mikejeffreyphotographyPs. If you enjoyed today's episode, I would love it so so much if you could share this episode with a friend or family member who you think would enjoy it too. Each week this podcast continues to grow and I am under no illusion that it is from you guys tuning in each week and sharing it around with your inner circle. So for that I want to say thank you!
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In this weeks episode of My Creative Journey I touch on the best strategy I have for growing a business, a brand or a career. Most small businesses struggle to get going in the start because they forget about this one crucial, yet blindingly obvious step. I am definitely not preaching anything new here but hopefully in this episode I can say something that resonates with you and hopefully spark a change in the way you think about business.Hope you enjoy :)> If you would like to see more from me, you can find me on Instagram @themikejeffreySend me a message, I would love to hear from you guys>You can also find my Photography Business on Instagram @mikejeffreyphotographyPs. If you enjoyed today's episode, I would love it so so much if you could share this episode with a friend or family member who you think would enjoy it too. Each week this podcast continues to grow and I am under no illusion that it is from you guys tuning in each week and sharing it around with your inner circle. So for that I want to say thank you!
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This weeks episode of My Creative Journey I talk about pricing and knowing what to charge for your work. This is something that I go back and forth on all the time so I thought I would make an episode about it because I figure that if I'm struggling with it then you guys might be as well. I've come up with a few handy questions to ask yourself before you set a price for your next product or service that will really save you a lot of time and money later on down the track.Hope you enjoy :)> If you would like to see more from me, you can find me on Instagram @themikejeffreySend me a message, I would love to hear from you guys> You can also find my Photography Business on Instagram @mikejeffreyphotography
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This weeks episode of My Creative Journey I give you guys my thoughts on what it means to only be doing the work that you really want to do. In life, far too many of us are unhappy doing work that we don't particularly enjoy. Well why don't we just create a life that only involves things we absolutely love. Isn't that the dream?? Well in this episode I want to talk about how that's easier said than done and that sometimes doing the things you love involves doing a lot of things you don't.This is going to be a juicy one! Enjoy :)If you enjoyed today's episode, I would love it so so much if you could share this episode with a friend or family member who you think would enjoy it too. Send them a message with a timestamp of something that I said that could help them to grow as well! This community continues to grow and I really appreciate you all for sharing this podcast around.>If you would like to see more from me, you can find me on Instagram @themikejeffreySend me a message, I would honestly love to hear from you guys :)> You can also find my Photography Business on Instagram @mikejeffreyphotography
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This weeks episode of My Creative Journey is going to be a little bit different because it is my first ever Q & A episode. I reached out on Instagram and asked you guys to send in questions that I will be answering in this podcast. This is in no way an indication that I've run out of things to talk about, no way, I still have plenty of topics that I still want to cover on this podcast. Rather it is just a chance for me to give back to my loyal audience who turn up here every week and give you a little insight into my life and the behind the scenes of this podcast.I hope you enjoy :)> If you would like to see more from me, you can find me on Instagram @themikejeffreySend me a message, I would love to hear from you guys> You can also find my Photography Business on Instagram @mikejeffreyphotographyPs. If you enjoyed today's episode, I would love it so so much if you could share this episode with a friend or family member who you think would enjoy it too. Each week this podcast continues to grow and I am under no illusion that it is from you guys tuning in each week and sharing it around with your inner circle. So for that I want to say thank you!**As I promised in this episode, below are links to my top 5 favourite podcasts :)- The Tim Ferris Show- The Ground Up Show by Matt D'Avella- Tuxedo Time by Becki & Chris- Make Your Break by Jai Long- Reel Life by Tom Noske
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In this weeks episode of My Creative Journey, I talk about negative comments and dealing with hate online. Since we were kids, all of us have had to learn how to deal with negative comments and grow thick skins towards people who are mean to us. Most people grow out of their negative ways when they become an adult, but anyone who puts any part of their lives online would know that these people don't go away so easily. They simply just put on a mask and hide behind their online profiles. So how do we in today's digital age, deal with criticism and unsubstantiated hate online? In this episode I want to give you my take on this and hopefully open you up to a new way of thinking about it.I hope you enjoy :)Ps. If you did enjoy today's episode, I would love it so so much if you could share this episode with a friend or family member who you think would enjoy it too. Each week this podcast continues to grow and I am under no illusion that it is from you guys tuning in each week and sharing it around with your inner circle. So for that I want to say thank you!> If you would like to see more from me, you can find me on Instagram @themikejeffreySend me a message, I would love to hear from you guys> You can also find my Photography Business on Instagram @mikejeffreyphotography
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In this weeks episode of My Creative Journey, I talk about the devil.. AKA Social Media. I get asked my opinion on this all the time so in this episode I am going to be jumping into everything from which ones you should use to how I think you should be using them. Keep in mind that I am mostly coming at this from a business point of view so if you are interested in growing your business on social media then this podcast is for you.I hope you enjoy :)>If you would like to see more from me, you can find me on Instagram @themikejeffreySend me a message, I would love to hear from you guys>You can also find my Photography Business on Instagram @mikejeffreyphotographyPs. If you are listening on Apple Podcasts, I would really appreciate it if you could leave me a review in the Apple Podcasts App. Reviews really help me continue to grow this podcast and get this information out to an even wider audience. I do read every single one so if you did enjoy this episode or any other episodes of my podcast, please consider leaving a review. Thank you in advance, Mike :)
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In this weeks episode of My Creative Journey, I speak about priorities and knowing what comes next along your journey. This podcast is as much a learning tool for me as it is for you guys and prioritising my work has always been something that I have struggled with. One of the toughest parts of being a business owner can be knowing what to do next and having the insight to plan ahead. In this episode I want to touch on a few things that I am going to start doing moving forward in order to better prioritise my work.I hope you enjoy :)>If you would like to see more from me, you can find me on Instagram @themikejeffreySend me a message, I would love to hear from you guys> You can also find my Photography Business on Instagram @mikejeffreyphotographyPs. If you enjoyed today's episode, I would love it so so much if you could share this episode with a friend or family member who you think would enjoy it too. Each week this podcast continues to grow and I am under no illusion that it is from you guys tuning in each week and sharing it around with your inner circle. So for that I want to say thank you!
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In this weeks episode of My Creative Journey, I speak about fears and the un-rational thoughts that we all have when confronting something new or challenging. I come at this topic with a pretty fresh perspective having just started on my new endeavour into Wedding Photography. I know all too well about the fears that can hold us back and the negative thoughts that sometimes cripple us. Today I want to share with you guys 9 steps that have really helped me to control my fears when starting something new.I hope you enjoy :)> If you would like to see more from me, you can find me on Instagram @themikejeffreySend me a message, I would love to hear from you guys!!!> You can also find my Photography Business on Instagram @mikejeffreyphotographyPs. If you enjoyed today's episode, I would love it so so much if you could share this episode with a friend or family member who you think would enjoy it too. Each week this podcast continues to grow and I am under no illusion that it is from you guys tuning in each week and sharing it around with your inner circle. So for that I want to say thank you!
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In this weeks episode of My Creative Journey, I speak about Money. A topic that is pretty taboo in today's society however I can definitely see the tide changing. Money is one of those things that makes the world go round although it never seems to be spoken about openly. People who don't have money want it and people who have money never tell anyone how they got it. On this podcast I want to be as open and transparent as I can with you guys about money and hopefully it can start a conversation about your own personal finances.Hope you guys enjoy it :)> If you would like to see more from me, you can find me on Instagram @themikejeffreySend me a message, I would love to hear from you guys> You can also find my Photography Business on Instagram @mikejeffreyphotographyPs. If you enjoyed today's episode, I would love it so so much if you could share this episode with a friend or family member who you think would enjoy it too. Each week this podcast continues to grow and I am under no illusion that it is from you guys tuning in each week and sharing it around with your inner circle. So for that I want to say thank you!
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In this weeks episode of My Creative Journey, I have a chat about manifestation and how I faked being a photographer until I made it. All of us have big goals and dreams but only a small few actually take the steps required to reach their dreams. In this episode, I wanted to show you that it's easier than you think, and with a little bit of time and effort you can really achieve anything. I also speak about running a Half Marathon last weekend and the mental game of endurance sports that we often overlook. Plus I had my first client meeting last week with the lovely couple who's Wedding I will be Photographing this weekend... If you're interested to hear how that meeting went definitely tune in and give this episode a listen.Hope you enjoy :)Ps. You can find me on Instagram @themikejeffreySend me a message, I would love to hear from you guysPss. If you enjoyed today's episode, I would love it so so much if you could share this episode with a friend or family member who you think would enjoy it too. Each week this podcast continues to grow and I am under no illusion that it is from you guys tuning in each week and sharing it around with your inner circle. So for that I want to say thank you!
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In this weeks episode of My Creative Journey, I speak about three misconceptions that I used to have about telling my own story. I always thought that in business, nobody really cared about who you are just as long as you can get the job done. Now while that's partly true, it's also true that people like to know who you are before they book you to do a job. Especially in an industry like mine, Photography, where it is a very personal experience that I am trying to provide. So by the end of today's episode I hope you understand the importance of authoring your own story in the most personal way possible!Hope you guys enjoy it :)Ps. You can find me on Instagram @themikejeffreySend me a message, I would love to hear from you guysPss. If you enjoyed today's episode, I would love it so so much if you could share this episode with a friend or family member who you think would enjoy it too. Particularly any friends who may be trying to start their own Creative Journey and who you think could benefit from listening along. I know when I was starting out I would have loved to hear someone else's story who was in a similar place to me and so I hope I can always provide that for other people.
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In this weeks episode of My Creative Journey, I want to give you 5 reasons why you should start things before you are ready. Most of us tend to overthink big decisions in life and often live in fear of what could happen rather than just starting and seeing where it can take you. I want to draw on my own experiences of being super afraid to start new things and then show you what it's like on the other side when you finally do start. The short answer, you'll never be ready so what are you waiting for!!!Hope you guys enjoy it :)Ps. If you enjoyed today's episode, I would love it so so much if you could share this episode with a friend or family member who you think would enjoy it too. Each week this podcast continues to grow and I am under no illusion that it is from you guys tuning in each week and sharing it around with your inner circle. So for that I want to say thank you!Pss. You can find me on Instagram @themikejeffreySend me a message, I would love to hear from you guys
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In this weeks episode of My Creative Journey, talk about how I am the least creative person I know! Like literally I am not creative at all, or at least not in the sense that we all think about creativity. I hear a lot of people say that you should play to your strengths which I guess means I should be an engineer or a statistician. But in this episode I want to tell you why I think creativity is a learned skill that you don't have to be born gifted at. All you have to do is start trying!Hope you guys enjoy it :)Ps. If you enjoyed today's episode, I would love it so so much if you could share this episode with a friend or family member who you think would enjoy it too. Each week this podcast continues to grow and I am under no illusion that it is from you guys tuning in each week and sharing it around with your inner circle. So for that I want to say thank you!Pss. You can find me on Instagram @themikejeffreySend me a message, I would love to hear from you guys
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In this weeks episode of My Creative Journey, I talk about the things that hold us back and stop us from starting the things we want to do. Like everybody else out there, I have fears and insecurities. I try not to let them hold me back but occasionally they do stand in my way for a while. I want to take this chance today to address one of the biggest barriers of not only my creative journey but arguably my whole life. This is something that I deal with every single day and that makes even the most simple of tasks super challenging!*Disclaimer: This episode is not for sympathy and it definitely isn't to make anyone feel bad. Since I started this podcast I knew I wanted to speak about this on Episode 10. If I even got that far. This is just my way of inspiring other people and showing you that if I can do it then you can too.Hope you guys enjoy it :)Ps. If you enjoyed today's episode, I would love it so so much if you could share this episode with a friend or family member who you think would enjoy it too. Each week this podcast continues to grow and I am under no illusion that it is from you guys tuning in each week and sharing it around with your inner circle. So for that I want to say thank you!Pss. You can find me on Instagram @themikejeffreySend me a message, I would love to hear from you guys
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