Do you believe photos and podcasting are interconnected? What if I told you they have more in common than you think! Join us as we speak to Damaly Shepherd, a published photographer and writer whose mission in life is to help women OWN IT on or off camera. From making people feel beautiful to making them feel heard, if you are creative, this is the conversation for you! Join us as we chat about: The importance of the know, like, trust factor in your brand Why a professional photo legitimizes you in your podcast so much faster Your photo in podcasting cover art Why knowing who you are is so important before you step in front of the camera Podcasts that Damaly recommends: Simone Seoul's podcast: https://www.simonegraceseol.com/podcast/belief-plan  Nice White Parents https://www.nytimes.com/2020/07/30/podcasts/nice-white-parents-serial.html Where you can find Damaly:  website: www.damalyshepherd.com Instagram: bydamaly Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pbdamaly/ Honorable Mention Join WOC Insiders Membership ????????????????? We love our guests and our listeners but podcasting can be expensive…especially when you are buying everyone soup! In order to keep maintaining the level of love we send to our guests, we would be so honored if you showed US some love!  How? Glad you asked!  Bisque Please tell us how we can help support Chatting Over Chowder? Purchase one or 12 of our “Bisque Please” t-shirts!!!  Buy Us a Coffee Venmo – Chatting Over Chowder ?????????????????? This episode is sponsored by Crackers In Soup! Crackers In Soup is a minority women owned podcast management company dedicated to helping you up level your podcast! We provide time and freedom while you use your voice to showcase your expertise. Today’s guest received the soup from Spoonful of Comfort! Spoonful of Comfort is the perfect way to send love to friends and family. Use discount code: CrackersinSoup2 at checkout to receive 15% off!! ?????????????????? We would love to know what you slurped up in this episode!! *Connect with us on Instagram at @ChattingOverChowder *Check out our website  *Take a look at the behind the scenes tomfoolery on YouTube *Subscribe to “Chatting Over Chowder” ! Loving what you are hearing at Chatting Over Chowder? Have you listened to the podcasts featured?  Make sure you subscribe and leave a 5 STAR – Review at Apple’s Podcasts or wherever you listen to your podcasts! Song Credits: Shine on You featuring Gloria Tells Chatting Over Chowder is a Crackers In Soup Production