Persevere
Iann Ivy is host to heart-led creative journeys of grit and breakthroughs to inspire YOU to persevere in your passions. @perseverepodcast // @iannivy www.iannivy.com
Episodes
31 episodes
30: The Rest is Still Unwritten
On this episode of Persevere, we speak to NYT best selling author Evelyn Skye based in the San Francisco Bay Area in California. Join us as we talk about how she was inspired to make writing her career after practicing law, stepping outs...
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Season 2
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Episode 30
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34:18
29: A Fine Food Journey
On this episode of Persevere, we speak to Ronda Brittian, of Ronda's Fine Foods based in Petaluma, California. Join us as we talk about how she went from taking cooking classes to creating her own food business, establishing ...
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Season 2
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Episode 29
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36:42
28: The Path To Discovering Your Passion
On this episode of Persevere, we speak to Sam Bennett, a videographer and photographer based in Walnut Creek, California. Join us as we talk about how travel led to him discovering his passion for videography, niching down your business,...
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Season 2
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Episode 28
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28:46
27: A Bag That Inspires Travel
On this episode of Persevere, we speak to Diana Fung, a digital creator, photographer, and CEO of Gatta Bag based in Miami, Florida. Join us as we talk about creating her own business after leaving the finance world, which movie inspired...
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Season 2
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Episode 27
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28:41
26: Season Two With Ayanda Whiting Events
On the first episode of season 2 we speak to Ayanda Whiting, a fine art wedding planner and designer based in Southern California and Utah. Join us as we talk about starting a business over in a different state, what shortcuts you should...
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Season 2
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Episode 26
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35:16
25: Art Is All Around Us
On our season finale episode we speak to Kate Tova, celebrated artist and fashion designer based in San Francisco. Join us as we talk about not undervaluing yourself, starting over in a new city as an artist, and using visibility for act...
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Season 1
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Episode 25
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58:41
24: The Power of Your Wardrobe
On this week's episode we speak to Abby Young of Abby Young Styling based in the San Francisco Bay Area. Join us as we talk about personal and editorial styling, color analysis, and having faith in yourself. You can find ou...
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Season 1
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Episode 24
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21:10
23: Serving Community Through Radical Self Care
On this week's episode we speak to Mariam Mouna Guessous of I See You Wellness based in Brooklyn, New York. Join us as we talk about empowering people of color through self care, leaving the corporate world after a decade to heal, ...
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Season 1
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Episode 23
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35:04
22: Growing Into Greatness
On this week's episode we speak to June Caloroso of Build With June based in the San Francisco Bay Area. Join us as we talk about starting over after a layoff, using creativity in your business, and trusting your gut to keep moving forwa...
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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47:40
21: You Don't Have To Do It Alone
On this week's episode we speak to Jen Taylor of Jen Taylor Consulting based in Seattle, Washington. Join us as we talk about growing business sustainably, transitioning from the wedding planning industry into consulting, and working thr...
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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34:12
20: Go The Distance - Iann Ivy's Beginnings
On this week's episode we speak to Persevere Podcast host, Iann Ivy of Iann Ivy Photography. Join us as we talk about going from $300 to 6 figures in San Francisco, using your life experiences in your craft, and having the drive to go th...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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42:42
19: Hand Crafted Success
On this week's episode we speak to Peggy Li of Peggy Li Creations Jewelry, a San Francisco Bay Area hand crafted jewelry business. Join us as we talk about changing course to pursue passions, getting her work on hit television sho...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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31:45
18: Gratitude On The Go
On this week's episode we speak to Kyla Hilboldt of Waveflow, an easy-to-use gratitude journaling app that provides tools to reflect, connect, and share deeply with others. Join us as we talk about the importance of mental health, creati...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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36:02
17: Photography, A Passion and Business
On this week's episode we speak to Robert Burns II of Robert Burns Photography, an award-winning full service photography and videography company based in Charlotte, North Carolina. Join us as we talk about beginnings in photojournalism,...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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51:41
16: Be The Architect of Your Life | Advice From A PR Expert
On this week's episode we speak to Meghan Ely of OFD Consulting, an award-winning boutique publicity agency that focuses on the wedding industry and based in Virginia. Join us as we talk about leaving a toxic work environment, grow...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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40:26
15: Behind The Curtain With A Buzzy Business
On this week's episode we speak to Ariana Afshar Lovato of Honeycomb Home Design, an award winning interior design studio based on the central coast of California. Join us as we talk about experiencing new motherhood & burnout as a b...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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38:31
14: A Lesson In Luxury
On this week's episode we speak to Shaye and Aaron of Redamancy Photo & Film, a luxury photography and cinematography couple based in California. Join us as we talk about their journey from high school sweethearts to business savvy entrepre...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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29:57
13: From Corporate to Creative Design
On this week's episode we speak to Hannah Van Woert, founder of Meteor Street Studio, a conscious brand and web design studio based in Nashville, Tennessee. Join us as we talk about hitting clinical burn out, getting clarity on your brand, and ...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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26:54
12: The Power of Storytelling with GLBAL Media
On this week's episode we speak to Justin Willet, founder of GLBAL Media, an award winning creative agency based in Westminster, Maryland. Join us on this jam-packed episode as we talk about starting as a brotherly rock band to founding a full ...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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26:22
11: Discovering Joy and Passion Through Textures and Colors
On this week's 2nd episode we speak to Stephanie Yoshioka of Yoshi-Oka Design based in Brooklyn, New York. Join us as we talk about moving away from a finance career into an artistic passion, finding inspiration in nature, and falling in love w...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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19:06
10: Getting In Touch With The Natural Gifts We Have Within
On this week's episode we speak to Christine Singh of Breathe with Tine based in San Francisco. Join us as we talk about transitioning out of burnout in a PR/Marketing Role, discovering passions and purpose, and getting in touch with our intuit...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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51:08
9: Building Confidence in Teens With Photography
On this week's episode we speak to Paige Puglisi of Paige P. Photography based in New Jersey. Join us as we talk about pivoting into teen focused photography from a background at Condé Nast and helping build confidence for teens, putting family...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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25:54
8: Finding Passion and Making It A Core Value
On this week's episode we speak to Jenna Wren of Jenna Wren Photography based in Texas and Colorado. Join us as we talk about pivoting into the photography world from an educational background, expanding services for creatives, and how incorpor...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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36:36
7: Growth Through Discomfort, A Photographer's Journey
On this week's episode we speak to Susie Lacocque of Susie Lacocque Creative in San Francisco, California. Join us as we talk about leaving the corporate world, toxic masculinity, overcoming imposter syndrome and advocating for your own growth....
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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52:32
6: Discovering A New Facet Of Creativity Through Fine Jewelry
On this week's episode we speak to Shermineh Ghane of Talāyee Jewelry in San Francisco, California. Join us as we talk about starting a fine jewelry collection during the pandemic, sustainable and ethical practices, and diversifying you...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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33:24