June 14, 2023

026: A Year of Flavorful Conversations

Key Takeaways from Savory Shot, Your Favorite Food Photography Podcast

EPISODE SUMMARY

Indulging in a Flavorful Year: Can you believe it’s been a year of delectable chats on Savory Shot, our beloved food photography podcast? With Mica McCook’s delicious blend of passion, personality, and raw wisdom, it’s been a culinary adventure for your ears!

Reflections on a Whirlwind: In this 26th episode, Mica reflects on a whirlwind year on our food photography podcast. She gives us a savory serving of her top three lessons learned along the way.

Mica’s relatable journey proves the adage: there’s no better time to start than now. Next, she guides us through the tricky waters of comparison, turning it from a trap to inspiration and growth. Lastly, Mica stresses the importance of self-care – a necessary recipe for a sustainable creative career, not just an indulgence

With her storytelling prowess and truth bombs, Mica’s reflections remind us that there’s always something to learn on this creative journey.

 


Episode Breakdown – Key Takeaways from Savory Shot, Your Favorite Food Photography Podcast

  • Savory Shot’s One-Year Celebration: Mica McCook reminisces about the show’s journey and diverse guest lineup.
  • Overcoming Fear and Perfectionism: Mica shares her story of delaying the podcast due to fear and perfectionism, and how ultimately she overcame it.
  • Transforming Comparison into Inspiration: Mica discusses turning the harmful trap of comparison into a source of creative growth.
  • The Importance of Self-Care: Stressing the necessity of taking time to recharge for creative sustainability, moreover, Mica reminds listeners that self-care is not an indulgence but a necessity.
  • Future Goals for Savory Shot: With ambitious plans for the podcast, Mica hints at inviting more diverse guests, including producers, art directors, and photography assistants.

Resources

  1. Episode with Dyutima Jha (DJ)
  2. Episode with Frank Curry
  3. Episode with Meika Ejiasi
  4. Episode with Danny Columbatto

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