Do What You Want Radio with Jordan Hefler
By 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.
Do What You Want Radio with Jordan HeflerAug 20, 2021
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01:31:48
S2E57: Gabriel Spadaccini- Music Photography, Documenting Experiences, Making Money as a Creative, and Hiring Yourself First
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 demystifying people's stories through his independent interview series Creators Project.
You can keep up with Gabriel on his website here https://www.gabrielspadaccini.com/ and connect with him on LinkedIn here https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabrielspadaccini/
Follow Creators Project on Instagram: @creatorsproject.co and read the interviews at https://www.creatorsproject.co/
Keep up with Jordan @jordanhefler and www.jordanhefler.com
Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE, RATE, and REVIEW on iTunes! FOLLOW on Spotify!
Aug 20, 202101:31:48
S2E56: Blair Loup- Working in the Food Industry, Being a "Jill of All Trades," Moving to Houston, and DRAG QUEENS!!
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 favorite Drag Queens, and what’s new on the horizon with her recent announcement of moving to Houston.
This is my first podcast episode using my new equipment from Presonus and I think it sounds pretty premium (minus the first few seconds when Blair's mic was lower- I was figuring it out for the first time!!) Thanks so much to Presonus for sponsoring Do What You Want Radio with some new equipment. Definitely check them out if you're a podcaster or recording artist!
Keep up with Blair on Instagram: @bloup3
Keep up with Jordan @jordanhefler and www.jordanhefler.com
Jul 15, 202101:12:44
S2E55: Tyronecia Moore- Expressing Yourself through Clothing, Resell Culture, and Sharing Your Purpose
In this episode I have my friend Tyronecia Moore AKA @sassfiend on the show to talk about expressing yourself through clothing, her opinions on the ethics and mindset of resell culture as it pertains to thrift stores, and creating art for yourself while sharing your purpose and building a community from it.
Keep up with Ty on Instagram: @sassfiend, @houseofsassfiend, @hopingthishealsyou
Keep up with Jordan @jordanhefler and www.jordanhefler.com
Keep an eye out for House of Sassfiend at a pop up near you in the Baton Rouge or New Orleans area!
May 06, 202156:30
S2E54 Meghan Daniel- Justice for TikTok, Rethinking Content Creation, and Thrifting Talk
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 associated with thrifting and reselling (the thrifting conversation will continue in the next episode with guest Tyronecia Moore.)
Keep up with Meghan on TikTok @megdanimal
and on Instagram: @mdanimal, @crybaby_craft and @itsthriftscore
Keep up with Jordan @jordanhefler and www.jordanhefler.com
Apr 26, 202159:09
S2E53: Patrick Gremillion AKA "Patty-G" - Creating and Marketing a Podcast, Making Cold Calls, and Having an Entrepreneurial Spirit
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/gear/and stats when it comes to creating content, and having an entrepreneurial spirit.
Keep up with/listen to The Patty-G Show on Instagram, Facebook, and listen on Spotify and Apple Podcasts
Subscribe to The Patty-G Show on YouTube
Keep up with Jordan @jordanhefler and www.jordanhefler.com
Mar 30, 202101:13:47
S2E52: The TEA on 2019 & 2020, Nose Jobs, Covid Shaming, Rats in the Kitchen (again)
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 Want Radio.
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Follow @jordanhefler and @dowhatyouwantclub for updates
Show notes and more here!
Support the show (http://www.jordanhefler.com/podcast)
Jan 05, 202127:16
S2E51: MINISODE UPDATE: Where is Season 2, Photographing the College Football National Championship, and Laying Low in 2020
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 @dowhatyouwantclub for updates. Show notes and more here!
Feb 12, 202020:20
S1E50: Eric Garcia- Ending 2019, Ending a DECADE, and Ending Season 1 of This Podcast!
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.
Nov 26, 201928:05
S1E49: Marissa Mizell- Makeup, Producing Authentic Video Content, and Enforcing Client Boundaries
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.
Nov 19, 201901:08:17
S1E48: Zach Andrus "The Rusty Kid"- Songwriting, DIY Music Recording, and Being Vulnerable
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 “human” music.
Nov 11, 201946:22
S1E47: MINISODE- Kanye West Sunday Service, Voodoo Fest, and Instagram vs. Reality
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, and the concept of Instagram vs. reality.
Nov 02, 201920:56
S1E46: Meghan Daniel- Witty Embroidery, Why Instagram Is Stressful, and Funky Home Decor
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 get the funkiest home decor.
Oct 08, 201901:09:43
S1E45: Toni Terry- Starting a Business After Tragedy, Having Your Skills Stand Out, and Curating Your Client Experience
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 it stronger in the long run.
Oct 02, 201959:27
S1E44: Mandy Porta- Children's Illustration, Licensing your Artwork, and Getting Clear on your "WHY"
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.
Sep 24, 201955:13
S1E43: Said Abusaud of Afterglow Gallery- Fighting Creative Boredom, Short Filmmaking, and Thinking Conceptually
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 about your work conceptually.
Sep 17, 201937:36
S1E42: Sarah Becker- Getting Your Finances Together, Investing in Property, and Starting Multiple Businesses
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 businesses.
Sep 10, 201901:00:20
S1E41: O'mar Finley- Stand-Up Comedy as an Art Form, Creating a Comedy Scene, and the Popeyes Chicken Sandwich
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.
Sep 03, 201901:15:09
S1E40: Jacob Jolibois- Building an App, Taking Risks with a New Business, and Challenging Yourself Every Day
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 challenge yourself every day.
Aug 27, 201949:53
S1E39: Taylor Bennett, CEO of MESH: Cultivating a Positive Company Culture, Scaling a Company, and Why Brands Should Invest in Themselves
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 things brands shouldn’t skip over when it comes to branding.
Aug 20, 201948:54
S1E38: Josh of Comfystone Films- Personality Marketing, Investing in the Future of your Brand, and the Creative Industry in Baton Rouge vs. New Orleans
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 creative industries of Baton Rouge vs. New Orleans.
Aug 13, 201953:29
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?
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 content creation bubble going to burst?
Aug 06, 201901:01:21
S1E36: MINISODE- Jordan's France Trip Recap, Summertime Blues, and Feeling Burned Out
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 yourself can fuel burnout.
Jul 30, 201933:16
S1E35: James Patrick- Establishing a Photography Business, Learning How to say No, and Creating Art and Opportunity
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.
Jul 22, 201901:05:09
S1E34: Ellemnop.Art- Supporting Artists, Putting Relationships Before Business, Conspiracy Theories, and Crocs
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 relationships first, and how I feel about conspiracy theories and Crocs.
Jul 08, 201901:05:47
S1E33: Sara West, Professional Organizer- Leaving Your Comfort Zone, Starting with 1 Client, and Inspiring Simplicity
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.
Jul 01, 201948:30
S1E32: Allison Braun, Satisfaction Mentor- Not Sacrificing, Cultivating Self Confidence, and MONEY!
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 scarcity mindset when it comes to money!
Jun 24, 201956:51
S1E31: Jacob Bennett of Agenda Trading Company- The Freedom of Working For Yourself, Screen Printing, and Being an Authentic Brand
In this episode Jordan interviews Jacob of Agenda Trading Company about working for yourself, designing and screen printing apparel, and being an authentic brand.
Jun 17, 201947:49
S1E30: Keith & Bruce of Seaux LA- Booking Concerts, Working With Your Best Friend, and Cutting Master P's Grass???
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 friend.
Jun 14, 201901:00:42
S1E29: Theresa Matherne- Why Pinterest is Underrated, Optimizing Content, and Pricing Yourself
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 pricing yourself/knowing your worth.
Jun 03, 201901:06:35
S1E28: Anne Milneck of Red Stick Spice- Evolving Your Brand, Making Cooking Accessible, and Pivoting Later in Life
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 accessible to everyone.
May 27, 201901:01:27
S1E27: Kimberly Meadowlark- Synesthesia, Collecting Antiques, and Starting a Music Career
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 synesthesia.
May 20, 201951:29
S1E26: Amanda Ramer- Studio Lighting, Self-Teaching, and Photography Gear
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 photography.
May 13, 201949:23
S1E25: Rachel of So Yaya- Formulating Your Own Solution, Simple Skincare, and Making Time For Your Passion Project
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 passion project with a day job.
May 09, 201901:06:01
S1E24: Annie Claire & Chelsey of SoSis- Launching Something New, Knowing your Audience, and Rising Above Competition
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, competitive market.
May 06, 201901:00:37
S1E23: Katie Joy- Dealing with Mental Illness, Going Viral, and Vulnerability
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 not equal cancel culture.
Apr 29, 201955:14
S1E22: Brittney McZeal- Creative Challenges, Adulting, Myspace, and The Illuminati
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, and the good ole’ days of Myspace.
Apr 22, 201901:19:18
S1E21: Elle Overholt- Personal Development Consulting, Relocating, Pivoting, and Providing Value
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 your value is.
Apr 15, 201901:13:10
S1E20: Bruna Mebs- Professional Illustrating, Staying Small, and Creating a Structure
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 create a structure for yourself.
Apr 08, 201901:06:52
S1E19: MINISODE- WHO IS SHE? How Jordan got into Photography, What is SXSW, and Photographing Music Festivals
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 music festival.
Apr 05, 201927:26
S1E18: Lainey Reed- Self Value, Wedding Photography, and Working Your Way Up
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.
Apr 01, 201901:07:18
S1E17: Dylon Hoffpauir- Professional Dancing, Self Discipline, and Being a Male in a Woman Dominated Industry
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 dominated industry.
Mar 26, 201901:01:30
S1E16: Molly Taylor- Creating as a Musician and Jewelry Maker, Persistence, and Having a Brand Vision
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 brand.
Mar 18, 201950:01
S1E15: Peter Akkies- Productivity Coaching, Mindset Changes, and Creating Content Every Day
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.
Mar 11, 201952:15
S1E14: Matt Dawson- Graphic Design, Starting the Creative Conference "Crop," and Making It Happen
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."
Mar 04, 201901:06:38
S1E13: Ellen Ogden- Visual Art, Digital vs. Manual, and Art as Commercial Work
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 commercial work for businesses.
Feb 25, 201956:42
S1E12: Taylor & Helena of The Walls Project- Arts in the Community, Freelancing on the Side, and Trusting Your Journey
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 side, and trusting your journey as a creative.
Feb 18, 201901:02:41
S1E11: Keegan of Pontcha Surf Club- Branding a Community, Creating Authentic Content, and Surfing in Louisiana
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.
Feb 11, 201950:50
S1E10: Raina & Sherin, Founders of Power Pump Girls, Inc.- Women Empowerment, Becoming a Non Profit, and Evolving Your Brand
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 brand along the way.
Feb 04, 201901:07:06
S1E9: Jennifer Devereaux- Music Photography, Resilience, and Being a Working Mom
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.
Jan 30, 201901:00:52
S1E8: Meredith Waguespack of Sweet Baton Rouge- Starting an Apparel Company, Routines, and Keeping it Local
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.
Jan 26, 201901:18:01