I shot my first wedding 2 weeks ago. That sentence still feels strange to type because “wedding photographer” was never on my business bingo card. Magnolia Content Studios was built for brand photography, social media content, and business marketing. Weddings? That was someone else’s lane. And then I got the call. Kenya has been one […]

Hey There! Over the last couple of weeks, we’ve talked about Refresh (getting current) and Refine (tightening what matters). Now comes Rebrand. And no, this isn’t where I tell you to hire a designer and slap a new logo on everything. A rebrand isn’t a makeover. It’s a declaration. It’s the point where you stop […]

Hey there, Some days, I sound witty and conversational.Some day,s I sound professional and polished.Some days I honestly don’t know who tf I am. And all of those versions are me. And business is better because of it. I spent years thinking I needed to pick one brand voice and perform it flawlessly forever. You […]

I’ve been thinking a lot about this season — not just for Magnolia, but for the businesses I talk to every week. There’s this vibe I keep picking up on. It’s not panic. It’s not desperation. It’s more like… squinting at your own business and thinking “something feels off, but I can’t quite put my […]

I used to think more options meant more opportunities. More services. More packages. More ways to say yes. But here’s what actually happened: nobody bought anything. Turns out, when you market everything, people choose nothing. Who knew? (Spoiler: literally everyone who studies buyer psychology. But I had to learn it the expensive way.) The Problem […]

2026 Doesn’t Have To Look Like 2025. Let me ask you something now that we’re in 2026: How much time did you spend on social media last year? Not scrolling — working on it. Writing captions. Editing photos. Staring at a blank screen trying to figure out what to post. Googling “Instagram hashtags for [your […]

POV: You’re scrolling LinkedIn and see someone with a blurry profile pic charging $10K for their services… and you can’t help but wonder if they’re actually legit. We’ve all been there, right? Here’s the thing.  That split-second judgment you just made? Your potential clients are literally doing the same thing with your photos every single […]

Welcome. Grab a coffee and lie down on the metaphorical couch — we’re about to unpack some feelings. Today’s session: the emotional rollercoaster known as creating content for your business. Whether you’re a small business owner, brand builder, or entrepreneur, this ride is the same for everyone — and it’s basically the five stages of […]

I was at a party with my oldest daughter recently — she’s also in marketing — and we didn’t know a single person there. So naturally, we decided to play a game.We started matching everyone in the room to a social media platform. Don’t worry, it was kept between us (and we ended up making […]

The best content happens when we blend voices, ideas, and fresh perspectives—which is exactly why I’m thrilled to introduce our very first guest blogger at Magnolia Content Studios. Meet Shelby, a woman who’s mastered the art of choosing herself through what she calls “solo dates.” In today’s post, she’s sharing how intentional time with yourself […]