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The Wider Lens is a podcast about seeing possibility where you might not have looked before. Powered by Focus on Women, the show opens the door to broader conversations with creatives, entrepreneurs, and leaders across disciplines. Each episode features real, thoughtful conversations — not just about success, but about uncertainty, change, and growth. We talk about how careers evolve, how priorities shift, and how people build work that supports the life they want. Honest, grounded, and community-minded, The Wider Lens invites you to step back, zoom out, and expand how you think about your own creative path.

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October 1, 2026Episode 2561 hr 1 min

Katharine Adams | Senior Photo Art Director & Industry Mentor

Katharine Adams is a Senior Photo Art Director with 25+ years of experience shaping how brands look, feel, and connect with their audiences. Her career began in visual merchandising and styling before expanding into celebrity styling, commercial projects, short film costume design, and photo art direction. Today, she leads a large e-commerce product imaging studio, overseeing art directors, stylists, photographers, and casting. A passionate creative leader and mentor, Katharine loves helping the next generation of creatives find their voice and build meaningful careers. 🌐 Website: www.katharinestyle.com 📸 Instagram: @katharinestyle Support the show If you would like to get involved with The Wider Lens, you can review sponsorship and contribution options here , as well as become a member here . Remember to stay safe and keep your creative juices flowing! --- Tech/Project Management Tools (*these are affiliate links) Buzzsprout * Airtable * 17hats * Zoom Podcast Mic* Support the show If you would like to get involved with The Wider Lens, you can review sponsorship and contribution options here , as well as become a member here . Remember to stay safe and keep your creative juices flowing! --- Tech/Project Management Tools (*these are affiliate links) Buzzsprout * Airtable * 17hats * Zoom Podcast Mic*

September 24, 202653 min

Hannah Roze | Founder & CEO, Plannerd

Hannah Roze is the founder and CEO of Plannerd, a modern wedding-planning platform designed to simplify the planning process for today's couples. Before launching Plannerd, she helped scale high-growth tech companies, including the $7.4 billion fintech company Carta. Now, she combines her background in technology and entrepreneurship to transform the wedding industry through innovation, AI, and smarter planning tools. Website: Plannerd Instagram: @itshannahroze Support the show If you would like to get involved with The Wider Lens, you can review sponsorship and contribution options here , as well as become a member here . Remember to stay safe and keep your creative juices flowing! --- Tech/Project Management Tools (*these are affiliate links) Buzzsprout * Airtable * 17hats * Zoom Podcast Mic*

September 10, 202653 min

Sarah Nagourney | Founder, Glassbeat Music | Platinum-Selling Songwriter, Producer & Host of SHE CREATES NOISE

Sarah Nagourney is a platinum-selling songwriter, producer, artist development strategist, and founder of Glassbeat Music. She has written and produced music for platinum-selling and Grammy-nominated projects, with songs featured on major albums, television, and film. In 2025, Sarah launched SHE CREATES NOISE , a podcast celebrating the women shaping today's music industry. Through candid conversations with artists, executives, producers, and songwriters, she explores creativity, career development, and the future of music. Drawing on decades of experience, Sarah is passionate about helping artists build authentic, lasting careers while navigating the ever-changing music industry. Support the show If you would like to get involved with The Wider Lens, you can review sponsorship and contribution options here , as well as become a member here . Remember to stay safe and keep your creative juices flowing! --- Tech/Project Management Tools (*these are affiliate links) Buzzsprout * Airtable * 17hats * Zoom Podcast Mic*

July 23, 202656 min

Heather Marx-Zavattero | Art Advisor

Heather Marx-Zavattero is an art advisor specializing in curating and guiding collectors through the contemporary art world. Links Website: HMX Art Advisory Instagram: @marxartadvisory Support the show If you would like to get involved with The Wider Lens, you can review sponsorship and contribution options here , as well as become a member here . Remember to stay safe and keep your creative juices flowing! --- Tech/Project Management Tools (*these are affiliate links) Buzzsprout * Airtable * 17hats * Zoom Podcast Mic*

July 2, 2026Episode 25255 min

S25 E252 Rebecca Drobis

Rebecca Drobis Based in Washington, DC, Rebecca brings nearly two decades of experience partnering with brands, agencies, and organizations to craft natural, story-driven imagery that captures real human connection. Her work is known for its honesty, intimacy, and ability to communicate with warmth, trust, and impact. We also explore navigating industry slowdowns and how spec work can open new creative opportunities during times of change. This is a conversation about connection, intention, and creating work that truly feels human. Learn more at http://rebeccadrobis.com Follow @rebeccadrobisphoto Support the show If you would like to get involved with The Wider Lens, you can review sponsorship and contribution options here , as well as become a member here . Remember to stay safe and keep your creative juices flowing! --- Tech/Project Management Tools (*these are affiliate links) Buzzsprout * Airtable * 17hats * Zoom Podcast Mic*

June 18, 2026Episode 25151 min

Kate Crane - Founder & Career Coach, Direction Over Perfection

Kate Crane is a former tech executive turned career coach and founder of Direction Over Perfection. With creative roots grounded in art history, Kate blends storytelling, intentionality, and career development to help young adults design careers that are uniquely their own. She approaches career development as a creative act rather than a checklist. Before launching Direction Over Perfection, Kate helped scale a business to more than $500M at DoorDash and served as VP at multiple high-growth companies. Today, she works with young professionals to build careers with confidence, clarity, and purpose. Links Website: Direction Over Perfection Instagram: @directionoverperfection Support the show If you would like to get involved with The Wider Lens, you can review sponsorship and contribution options here , as well as become a member here . Remember to stay safe and keep your creative juices flowing! --- Tech/Project Management Tools (*these are affiliate links) Buzzsprout * Airtable * 17hats * Zoom Podcast Mic*

June 4, 2026Episode 25059 min

Kat O’Leary | Founder, Knockout Creative | Social Strategy & Management Professor

Kat O’Leary works with brands and executives on social media strategy and execution, primarily using thought leadership to drive growth. She is the founder of Knockout Creative and currently serves as a Professor of Social Strategy & Management. Prior to founding her company, Kat spent five years on the social media team at McKinsey, ultimately serving as Head of Social Media Strategy. She later became a VP at Scale, where she managed social accounts for large global organizations across industries and advised C-suite executives on strategic social media initiatives. Kat holds an MBA from the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth and a BA from the University of Notre Dame. Website: Knockout Creative Instagram: @katoleary Instagram: @knockoutcreative.com Support the show If you would like to get involved with The Wider Lens, you can review sponsorship and contribution options here , as well as become a member here . Remember to stay safe and keep your creative juices flowing! --- Tech/Project Management Tools (*these are affiliate links) Buzzsprout * Airtable * 17hats * Zoom Podcast Mic*

May 21, 2026Episode 24954 min

S26 E249 Malinda Sanna, Founder & CEO, LookLook

Malinda Sanna operates at the intersection of creativity, culture, and data, using insight as a creative tool to shape how luxury brands connect with people. As the Founder and CEO of LookLook, she built a 7-figure proprietary consumer insights platform over 15 years with a global team of 16. Her methodology centers around what she calls “Cultivated Communities” — highly curated groups of individuals, particularly high-net-worth women, recruited one relationship at a time rather than through traditional third-party panels. She is the creator of Beautyverse, a proprietary community of 1,000+ affluent women focused on luxury beauty, as well as Luxuryverse, communities designed to provide brands with deeper and more nuanced consumer insights beyond traditional market research. Through more than 900 studies and 30,000+ research participants worldwide, Malinda has helped brands including Shiseido, BMW, LVMH, Google, Mondelez, and Nestlé better understand not just what consumers want, but why they want it — and how to translate that into meaningful products, storytelling, and experiences. Her work spans a global network of executives in New York, Paris, Dubai, São Paulo, Beijing, and Shanghai. She also writes a Substack newsletter followed by luxury brand executives around the world. Before founding LookLook, Malinda studied classical music and English literature at Goshen College and worked as a singer. She has been featured in The New York Times, CNN, CNBC, HuffPost, Forbes, Bloomberg, Business Insider, The Washington Post, AdWeek, and Inc. Links Website: LookLook Instagram: @luxuryverse100 Support the show If you would like to get involved with The Wider Lens, you can review sponsorship and contribution options here , as well as become a member here . Remember to stay safe and keep your creative juices flowing! --- Tech/Project Management Tools (*these are affiliate links) Buzzsprout * Airtable * 17hats * Zoom Podcast Mic*

April 23, 2026Episode 24853 min

S25 E248 Kenzie Green

Join us in conversation with brand strategist & designer Kenzi Green for an honest conversation on building intentional brands, charging your worth, and breaking out of the comfort zone in business. Based in Benson, NC, Kenzi is the founder of Kenzi Green Design, a creative studio specializing in brand and website design for female founders ready to grow. Known for her no-fluff approach, she helps entrepreneurs transform their brands into powerful, client-attracting experiences that drive real results. In this episode, we dive into why so many women undercharge, what keeps them playing small, and the mindset shifts needed to confidently step into higher value and bigger opportunities. This is a conversation about clarity, courage, and creating a business that truly supports your growth. Learn more at http://kenzigreendesign.com (http://kenzigreendesign.com/) Follow @kenzigreendesign Support the show If you would like to get involved with The Wider Lens, you can review sponsorship and contribution options here , as well as become a member here . Remember to stay safe and keep your creative juices flowing! --- Tech/Project Management Tools (*these are affiliate links) Buzzsprout * Airtable * 17hats * Zoom Podcast Mic*

April 2, 2026Episode 2471 hr 0 min

S25 E247 Rebecca Miller

In this episode, we sit down with photographer and director Rebecca Miller for a thoughtful conversation on creative longevity, evolution, and building a meaningful body of work over time. With over 20 years of experience spanning fashion, portrait, and interior photography, Rebecca has built an international career rooted in curiosity and storytelling. Originally from Northern California, her journey has taken her through London and New York City, shaping a distinct perspective on people, spaces, and narrative. Now based near Woodstock, New York, Rebecca reflects on how her work has evolved alongside her life—balancing commercial projects with a deep appreciation for home, family, and the quieter moments that inspire her creativity. We explore developing a visual voice over decades, adapting to change in the creative industry, and the power of observation in crafting compelling imagery. This is a conversation about experience, intuition, and creating work that grows with you. Learn more at http://www.rebeccamiller.co.uk Follow @rebeccamiller99 Support the show If you would like to get involved with The Wider Lens, you can review sponsorship and contribution options here , as well as become a member here . Remember to stay safe and keep your creative juices flowing! --- Tech/Project Management Tools (*these are affiliate links) Buzzsprout * Airtable * 17hats * Zoom Podcast Mic*