Focus and Bloom Podcast
Focus and Bloom Podcast

Focus and Bloom Podcast

Yesenia Bocanegra

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Your go-to space for video podcasting, mindful content creation, and entrepreneurial inspiration. Whether you're growing your brand, mastering the art of storytelling, or diving into digital marketing strategies, this podcast has you covered. Join host Yesenia Bocanegra as she shares actionable tips, interviews with industry experts, and creative insights to help you thrive in the fast-paced world of content creation and entrepreneurship. Discover how to leverage your brand and business with sustainable video and podcast strategies that truly make an impact. Tune in, level up, and let’s bloom

Recent Episodes

The Significance of The Kidney Walk | Podcasthon 2025
MAR 19, 2025
The Significance of The Kidney Walk | Podcasthon 2025

Today, I am excited to talk about a special event that brings together communities to support a vital cause: "The Kidney Walk." In this video, we'll highlight the significance of the Kidney Walk, its impact, and the inspiring stories that come from participating in this important event. This episode is made in collboration with Dr. Mo host of the Kidney Zone Podcast.Learn more about the Kidney Walk or Find a Walk Near you:https://www.kidneywalk.org/Register for the kidney walk of Maryland:https://www.kidneywalk.org/marylandRegister for the kidney walk of Delaware:https://www.kidneywalk.org/northerndeLearn more about Podcasthon.orghttps://podcasthon.org/_The Kidney Zone Podcast with Dr. MoWelcome to the Kidney Zone, where we will dive deep into the fascinating world of our body's remarkable filters. Get ready to unlock the secrets of the kidneys and transplantation as we travel through their pathways, uncovering vital tips, insightful knowledge, and practical advice to keep our kidneys healthy. Whether you're a patient with kidney disease, a medical professional, or simply curious about the kidneys, this is the place for you._Follow Dr. Mo on YouTube:youtube.com/@Dr.Mo.Ibrahim--------Download my FREE YouTube for Podcasters Guide here: https://www.focusandbloomstudios.com/youtubeforpodcastersguide📒Read the Episode Show Noteshttps://www.focusandbloompodcast.com//////////////////////////////////////////////////My Favorite Podcast, Video, and Photo Gear for Content Creation*https://kit.co/focusandbloomMy Favorite Tools & Resources for Entrepreneurs*https://www.focusandbloomstudios.com/toolsandresources*Some of these are affiliate links in which I may receive a small commission from purchases made.//////////////////////////////////////////////////TIMESTAMPS00:00 Intro00:43 The National Kidney Foundation and The Kidney Walk//////////////////////////////////////////////////Subscribe to the Focus & Bloom PodcastYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@focusandbloom/podcastsApple Podcasts/Spotify: https://link.chtbl.com/L6nM_t6aCheckout the Show notes of The Focus & Bloom Podcasthttps://www.focusandbloomstudios.com/shownotes//////////////////////////////////////////////////Here’s How you can work with me:FREE YouTube for Podcasters Guide here: https://www.focusandbloomstudios.com/youtubeforpodcastersguideBook a Podcast Content Power Hour: https://www.focusandbloomstudios.com/coachingCheckout my Podcast Production Services: https://www.focusandbloomstudios.com/creativeservicesShop my templates:https://www.focusandbloomstudios.com/thefocusbloomshop//////////////////////////////////////////////////What other types of videos would you like to see and learn from in this channel?//////////////////////////////////////////////////Stay Connected:IG: https://www.instagram.com/focusandbloomstudios/#focusandbloomstudios #yeseniabocanegra #videopodcast #podcasttips

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7 MIN
100 Lessons Learned: Celebrating 100 Episodes & 10 Years in Business
JUL 26, 2024
100 Lessons Learned: Celebrating 100 Episodes & 10 Years in Business

Have you ever wondered what it takes to build a successful business from the ground up?

Download my FREE YouTube for Podcasters Guide here: https://www.focusandbloomstudios.com/youtubeforpodcastersguide

Join Yesenia Bocanegra for a special milestone episode as she celebrates a decade of Focus and Bloom Studios and our 100th podcast episode! In this episode, Yesenia, your video podcast and content creation coach, reflects on the incredible journey from year one to year ten.


📸 Year 1: Starting a business in a new town, the hustle to become a well-known fashion photographer, and the importance of starting even before you're ready.


💍 Year 5: Transitioning from fashion to wedding photography, achieving financial goals, and the pivotal decision to leave a 9-to-5 job.


🎙️ Year 10: Embracing new roles as a brand photographer and video podcast coach, adapting to the pandemic, and continuously growing the business.


📒Read the Episode Show Notes

https://www.focusandbloomstudios.com/shownotes/episode100


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My Favorite Podcast, Video, and Photo Gear for Content Creation*

https://kit.co/focusandbloom


My Favorite Tools & Resources for Entrepreneurs*

https://www.focusandbloomstudios.com/toolsandresources


*Some of these are affiliate links in which I may receive a small commission from purchases made.

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TIMESTAMPS

00:00 Celebrating 100 episodes and 10 years in business

01:00 What I did in Year 1 while being new in town and starting a business

02:30 What motivated me to start

02:53 Start before you're ready

03:17 Find your people

03:43 Ask for help

09:30 If something "isn't working..."

10:26 The power of systems and workflows

10:48 Be open for continuous improvement

10:57 Pivoting twice and moving away from photography

12:03 Saying No

12:31 Know your purpose

12:44 My mindset since starting


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Subscribe to the Focus & Bloom Podcast

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@focusandbloom/podcasts

Apple Podcasts/Spotify: https://link.chtbl.com/L6nM_t6a


Checkout the Show notes of The Focus & Bloom Podcast

https://www.focusandbloomstudios.com/shownotes


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Here’s How you can work with me:

FREE YouTube for Podcasters Guide here:


https://www.focusandbloomstudios.com/youtubeforpodcastersguide



Book a Podcast Content Power Hour: https://www.focusandbloomstudios.com/coaching



Checkout my Podcast Production Services: https://www.focusandbloomstudios.com/creativeservices


Shop my templates:

https://www.focusandbloomstudios.com/thefocusbloomshop


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What other types of videos would you like to see and learn from in this channel?

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Stay Connected:

IG: https://www.instagram.com/focusandbloomstudios/


#focusandbloomstudios #yeseniabocanegra #videopodcast #podcasttips

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14 MIN
99 8 Ways to Identify Trends in Your Podcast to Boost Downloads and Grow Your Audience
JUL 19, 2024
99 8 Ways to Identify Trends in Your Podcast to Boost Downloads and Grow Your Audience

Boost your podcast downloads with these 8 trend-spotting tips!

Download my FREE YouTube for Podcasters Guide here: https://www.focusandbloomstudios.com/youtubeforpodcastersguide

Discover how to find trends within your podcast content to boost downloads and grow your audience! In this episode, Yesenia shares 8 actionable tips for identifying trends in your own podcast. Learn how to analyze episode performance, track listener feedback, identify popular guests, spot audience demographic patterns, review search queries and keywords, monitor social media engagement, experiment with new ideas, and stay updated with industry news. Tune in to uncover valuable insights that will help you tailor your content to resonate better with your listeners and drive podcast growth.

📒Read the Episode Show Notes

https://www.focusandbloomstudios.com/shownotes/episode99


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My Favorite Podcast, Video, and Photo Gear for Content Creation*

https://kit.co/focusandbloom


My Favorite Tools & Resources for Entrepreneurs*

https://www.focusandbloomstudios.com/toolsandresources


*Some of these are affiliate links in which I may receive a small commission from purchases made.

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TIMESTAMPS

00:00 Intro

00:29 Thoughts behind Pivoting Content in your Podcast

01:55Analyze Episode Performance

02:49 Track Listener Feedback

03:19 Identify Popular Guests or Contributors

04:40 Spot Patterns in Audience Demographics

05:28 Review Search Queries and Keywords

05:48 Monitor Social Media Engagement

06:48 Experiment and Measure Results

07:17 Stay Up-to-Date with Industry News


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Subscribe to the Focus & Bloom Podcast

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@focusandbloom/podcasts

Apple Podcasts/Spotify: https://link.chtbl.com/L6nM_t6a


Checkout the Show notes of The Focus & Bloom Podcast

https://www.focusandbloomstudios.com/shownotes


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Here’s How you can work with me:

FREE YouTube for Podcasters Guide here:


https://www.focusandbloomstudios.com/youtubeforpodcastersguide



Book a Podcast Content Power Hour: https://www.focusandbloomstudios.com/coaching



Checkout my Podcast Production Services: https://www.focusandbloomstudios.com/creativeservices


Shop my templates:

https://www.focusandbloomstudios.com/thefocusbloomshop


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What other types of videos would you like to see and learn from in this channel?

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Stay Connected:

IG: https://www.instagram.com/focusandbloomstudios/


#focusandbloomstudios #yeseniabocanegra #videopodcast #podcasttips

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8 MIN
98 5 Ways to create content for your podcast when you're short on time
JUL 12, 2024
98 5 Ways to create content for your podcast when you're short on time

Stay consistent with your podcast content even when you're running short on time.

Download my FREE YouTube for Podcasters Guide here: https://www.focusandbloomstudios.com/youtubeforpodcastersguide

In this episode, Yesenia Bocanegra shares five strategies for creating content when you're short on time. These strategies help you stay consistent in creating and sharing valuable content. Yesenia also provides a bonus tip for when you're really short on time. By implementing these strategies, you can effectively create content even when you're pressed for time.

📒Read the Episode Show Notes

https://www.focusandbloompodcast.com


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My Favorite Podcast, Video, and Photo Gear for Content Creation*

https://kit.co/focusandbloom


My Favorite Tools & Resources for Entrepreneurs*

https://www.focusandbloomstudios.com/toolsandresources


*Some of these are affiliate links in which I may receive a small commission from purchases made.

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TIMESTAMPS

00:00 Intro

00:28 Plan ahead

01:17 Batch Record

01:50 Micro-Episodes

02:10 Recycle and Repurpose

03:17 Guest Interviews

03:53 Bonus Content Creation Tip


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Subscribe to the Focus & Bloom Podcast

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@focusandbloom/podcasts

Apple Podcasts/Spotify: https://link.chtbl.com/L6nM_t6a


Checkout the Show notes of The Focus & Bloom Podcast

https://www.focusandbloomstudios.com/shownotes


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Here’s How you can work with me:

FREE YouTube for Podcasters Guide here:


https://www.focusandbloomstudios.com/youtubeforpodcastersguide



Book a Podcast Content Power Hour: https://www.focusandbloomstudios.com/coaching



Checkout my Podcast Production Services: https://www.focusandbloomstudios.com/creativeservices


Shop my templates:

https://www.focusandbloomstudios.com/thefocusbloomshop


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What other types of videos would you like to see and learn from in this channel?

//////////////////////////////////////////////////

Stay Connected:

IG: https://www.instagram.com/focusandbloomstudios/


#focusandbloomstudios #yeseniabocanegra #videopodcast #podcasttips

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4 MIN
5  Podcast Strategies for Landing Speaking Opportunities
JUL 5, 2024
5 Podcast Strategies for Landing Speaking Opportunities

Imagine turning your podcast into a powerful tool to land speaking gigs!

Download my YouTube Strategies for Podcasters Presentation

https://www.focusandbloomstudios.com/empoweredpodcasting

If you have an urge to communicate a message, teach something, did you know that your podcast could be a tool to help you become a speaker?

I want to share with you 5 tips to help you pitch yourself as a speaker using your podcast and my experience from my first time speaking as a podcaster at the Empowered Podcasting Conference.

📒Read the Episode Show Notes

https://www.focusandbloomstudios.com/shownotes/episode97


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My Favorite Podcast, Video, and Photo Gear for Content Creation*

https://kit.co/focusandbloom


My Favorite Tools & Resources for Entrepreneurs*

https://www.focusandbloomstudios.com/toolsandresources


*Some of these are affiliate links in which I may receive a small commission from purchases made.

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TIMESTAMPS

00:00 Intro

01:03 Empowered Podcasting Conference

01:23 Setting the intention for your podcast

05:00 Share your expertise

05:30 Get Visible!

05:52 Research Speaking Opportunities

06:15 Tailor your speaking proposal

06:40 The most important thing to do


My affirmation:

I am comfindent, capable and worthy!

¡Dale que tu puedes! (YOU GOT THIS!)


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Unveiling the Truth Behind Podcast Analytics with Ana Xavier | Ep 94:

https://player.captivate.fm/episode/dccc56f9-291e-4007-a3e5-0582b04a276b


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Subscribe to the Focus & Bloom Podcast

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@focusandbloom/podcasts

Apple Podcasts/Spotify: https://link.chtbl.com/L6nM_t6a


Checkout the Show notes of The Focus & Bloom Podcast

https://www.focusandbloomstudios.com/shownotes


//////////////////////////////////////////////////

Here’s How you can work with me:

FREE YouTube for Podcasters Guide here:


https://www.focusandbloomstudios.com/youtubeforpodcastersguide



Book a Podcast Content Power Hour: https://www.focusandbloomstudios.com/coaching



Checkout my Podcast Production Services: https://www.focusandbloomstudios.com/creativeservices


Shop my templates:

https://www.focusandbloomstudios.com/thefocusbloomshop


//////////////////////////////////////////////////

What other types of episodes would you like to see and learn from in this channel?

//////////////////////////////////////////////////

Stay Connected:

IG: https://www.instagram.com/focusandbloomstudios/


#focusandbloomstudios #yeseniabocanegra #videopodcast #podcasttips

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7 MIN