Eat Capture Share - a podcast for food bloggers

Kimberly Espinel

A podcast for food bloggers, food photographers and content creators

  • 40 minutes 56 seconds
    Designing a life you love

    In today’s episode (172) of the EAT, CAPTURE, SHARE podcast, I’m joined by interior designer and founder of the beautiful home textiles brand Nindyaa, Büşra Qadir. Büşra opens up about her creative journey on Instagram, sharing where she finds inspiration, how she navigates brand rejections with resilience, and the heartfelt story behind her much-loved kitchen.

    Büşra’s passion for interiors, food, and family all come together in this one meaningful space - so pour yourself a cup of tea, settle in, and enjoy this inspiring conversation.

    In this episode, you’ll discover:

    • Büşra introduces herself.
    • How Büşra found her voice as a designer and content creator.
    • Her process for planning intentional, engaging content for social media.
    • Why authenticity is a superpower and how she uses it to shine on Instagram.
    • Büşra outlines exactly what steps she took to increase brand collaborations (so that you can too!)
    • Büşra shares her top tip for pitching to brands to ensure you stand out! 
    • Her insightful interior styling advice for elevating your home.
    • Her top tips for transforming any space — no matter the size — into a room you truly love.

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    26 November 2025, 6:00 am
  • 39 minutes 2 seconds
    How I lost 16kg - My honest weight loss journey

    In today’s solo episode (171) of the Eat Capture Share podcast, I’m opening up about something I’ve been very nervous to talk about - my recent weight loss. Over the past 11 months, I’ve lost just shy of 16 kilos (that’s around 35 pounds). As someone who’s 1.52m tall, that’s quite a transformation - and it’s been a deeply personal journey.

    I’ll be sharing what worked for me, how my relationship with movement and food evolved, and the mindset shifts that helped me reconnect with my body in a healthy, sustainable way. If you're looking to start your weight loss journey in 2026 or simply are curious how best to navigate working in food whilst maintaining a healthy lifestyle, this episode is for you! 

    Here's what else you can expect from today's episode...

    • Why I was so hesitant to talk about weight loss publicly.
    • How my lifelong relationship with movement shaped my body story.
    • The three big turning points that led to gradual weight gain.
    • The rock bottom moment I decided to make a change.
    • How I approach movement as a busy entrepreneur.
    • The surprising mindset shift that changed how I eat - for good.
    • The quiet habits that made all the difference (spoiler: they had nothing to do with restriction).

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    12 November 2025, 6:00 am
  • 51 minutes 46 seconds
    Instagram and organic growth

    In today's episode (170) of the EAT, CAPTURE, SHARE podcast, I'm doing a deep dive into all things Instagram with the amazing Zach Spuckler, founder of marketing company Heart, Soul & Hustle and host of the Heart, Soul & Hustle podcast. This time, Zach is interviewing me in an episode originally recorded for his podcast.

    We dive into how often you really need to post on Instagram to grow your audience, why surface-level stats don’t tell the whole story, and I coach Zach through what’s been secretly holding him back from his own Instagram growth. Grab a pen — you’re going to want to jot down every one of my Instagram growth gems! 

    Here's what else you can expect from today's episode...

    • I chat about staying motivated to post on Instagram even when you don’t hit your posting targets.
    • I break down why understanding both your strengths and your audience is the secret to creating scroll-stopping content.
    • I talk about finding the perfect balance between hopping on Instagram trends and staying true to what resonates with your followers.
    • I reveal the three must-watch Instagram metrics that will actually move the needle on your growth.
    • I share my most actionable audience-building strategies.
    • We chat about how we turn Instagram inspiration into our own original content.
    • I walk you through how I plan my monthly content calendar (yes, it’s simpler than you think!).

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    29 October 2025, 6:00 am
  • 41 minutes 42 seconds
    Visual storytelling

    In today's episode (169) of the EAT, CAPTURE, SHARE podcast, I'm talking with Hawaii based designer and food photographer, Alanna O'Neil. Alanna shares her food photography journey and evolution, her top trick for using Instagram to find paying food photography clients, and her thoughts on what it really means to tell a story through your photography. Alanna’s intuitive, down-to-earth wisdom will inspire you to trust your creative instincts and let your inner food photographer guide the way.

    Here's what else you can expect from today's episode...

    • Alanna introduces herself.
    • Alanna gives her best advice to food photographers struggling to find their visual voice.
    • Alanna explains how to stay true to your own style while working with brands.
    • Alanna gives her top tips for finding clients.
    • Alanna gives step-by-step advice for how to cold pitch to clients.
    • Alanna shares her strategies for incorporating visual storytelling into her food photography.
    • We talk about how to balance food and lifestyle photography within our creative work.
    • Alanna talks about why resisting the pressure to create videos has been the best choice for her creative voice.

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    15 October 2025, 5:00 am
  • 31 minutes 57 seconds
    3 big mistakes I made in my creative business this year!

    In today’s mini solo episode (168) of the EAT, CAPTURE, SHARE podcast, I’m opening up and sharing some of the biggest mistakes I’ve made in my creative business this year.

    I love celebrating wins, but it’s equally important to reflect on what hasn’t worked to allow for further growth in the months and years to come. My hope in sharing where things went wrong in my business this year is twofold: I hope there are some mistakes here that you can learn from and avoid in your own creative business and I hope that you’ll see it’s not always smooth sailing, even 11 years into building a career within the food photography, content creation and educator space.

    Here’s what else you’ll learn in today’s episode:

    • Final invitation: Apply for the Fearless Focus mastermind.
    • Why prioritising one area of your business can make all the difference and what happens when you spread yourself too thin.
    • How and why my Instagram strategy has held back and affected my bottom line.
    • The key mistake I made as an educator (if you're looking to teach, create online courses and sell workshops this is a MUST LISTEN).
    • How I overcame my resistance to creating online courses, and what finally helped me break through.
    • I chat about the role of vulnerability in building a strong personal brand.
    • I explain why storytelling matters just as much as value and strategy.

    If you’ve ever felt frustrated with your social media growth, or wondered how to grow any aspect of your creative business, this episode will give you practical ideas for moving forward.

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    1 October 2025, 5:00 am
  • 53 minutes 38 seconds
    On-air mentoring session - What's the most effective way to find your dream client?

    In today's episode (167) of the EAT, CAPTURE, SHARE podcast, you'll be listening in to the final creative business mentoring session of 2025.

    I’m working one-on-one with Audrey, a full-time New York–based food photographer who wants to book more (and better!) food photography clients. This episode is packed with practical tips to strengthen your pitching strategy, attract dream clients, and make the most of the content you’re already creating.

    Because the thing is, growing a successful food photography or content creation business isn’t always about inventing something brand new. Often, the biggest results come from doubling down on proven strategies, doing them consistently, strategically, and really, really well.

    Here's what else you can expect from today's episode...

    • I share more information about the Fearless Focus Mastermind and Mentoring Program.
    • A detailed review of Audrey’s cold pitching strategy — including the key areas she needs to improve to increase her success rate.
    • Common blind spots in cold pitching (so you don’t make the same mistakes!).
    • How to write more intentional and effective pitching emails that actually get noticed.
    • Tips to fine-tune your follow-up schedule so brands are more likely to respond.
    • One of my very best email subject lines to use when pitching food brands.
    • The types of brands to avoid pitching and where to focus your energy instead.
    • How to assess which marketing strategies to let go of — and which ones to double down on for real results.
    • The surprising business superpower Audrey didn’t know she had (and how you might have one too!).
    • Smart strategies to increase the lifespan of your content, so it works harder for you.
    • Why SEO is worth your time and energy as a food photographer or food content creator.
    • A hands-on review of Audrey’s Instagram profile, with practical tips to help her (and you!) attract more clients.

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    17 September 2025, 6:00 am
  • 57 minutes 43 seconds
    On-air mentoring session - Are you getting in your own way?

    In today's episode (166) of the EAT, CAPTURE, SHARE podcast, you'll be listening in on another creative business mentoring session. I’m working one-on-one with Anna - a talented food photographer, recipe developer and content creator who is looking to take her career to the next level. 

    It’s a raw and honest conversation about what it really takes to build a sustainable creative career - from landing more clients to creating reliable income streams. If you’ve ever felt stuck, second-guessed yourself, or longed to turn your food photography and content creation dreams into a profitable business, this episode is for you.

    Here's what else you can expect from today's episode...

    • I share more information about the Fearless Focus Mastermind and Mentoring Program.
    • A behind-the-scenes look at the magic wand exercise we start the session with — an inspiring way to dream big about the creative business you really want (you’ll want to try this yourself!).
    • The truth about Anna’s current income streams — and the new monetisation opportunities that could transform her business.
    • The single most important area Anna needs to focus on right now to increase her income (and how you can apply this too).
    • A deep dive into what’s already working beautifully in Anna’s business — and how to build on it.
    • Why the self-fulfilling prophecy could be holding you back more than you realise.
    • Marketing strategies that actually work — including one that’s perfect for introverts.
    • An honest discussion about the sacrifices involved in building a content creation business — and whether they’re worth it for you.
    • How often you really need to market in order to see results.
    • The mindset blocks standing between you and the business you dream of — and how to start dismantling them.
    • A step-by-step pitching strategy (plus my #1 pitching tip you don’t want to miss!).
    • How Anna could build out digital assets to create more consistent revenue.

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    3 September 2025, 5:00 am
  • 33 minutes 37 seconds
    Building recurring revenue as a food photographer

    In today's episode (165) of the EAT, CAPTURE, SHARE podcast, I'm chatting with family photographer and host of This Can't Be That Hard podcast, Annemie Tonken, thereby continuing our business focused podcast episodes!

    Annemie shares how she created a recurring revenue business model for her photography business and how you can too! We talk about how recurring revenue can help you create a sustainable and profitable creative business without the overwhelm. Annemie is a fountain of practical wisdom, and her insights are bound to spark new ideas for your own food photography business journey. 

    Here's what else you can expect from today's episode... 

    • I share more details about the Fearless Focus Mastermind and Mentoring Program.
    • Annemie introduces herself. 
    • We chat about how Annemie developed a recurring revenue model and how you can too.
    • Annemie explains why her photography subscription model became the key to saving her business.
    • We dig into how a membership offer can be tailored for food photographers.
    • We explore how to tell if a membership model is the right fit for your photography business.
    • Annemie gives her top tips for a successful membership launch.
    • Annemie shares practical strategies to make your food photography business more sustainable and profitable.

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    20 August 2025, 5:00 am
  • 57 minutes 14 seconds
    On-air mentoring session - How to start monetising your creative work!

    In today's episode (164) of the EAT, CAPTURE, SHARE podcast, you'll be listening in on another creative business mentoring session. I’m working one-on-one with Kerri — a food photographer and recipe developer at the very start of her career – to explore ways of monetising her content and finding paying food photography clients. If you're unsure how to get your food photography business off the ground, or feel lost when it comes to marketing your food photography or food content creation services, then this episode is for you!

    Here's what else you can expect from today's episode...

    • I share yet more information about the Fearless Focus Mastermind and Mentoring Program.
    • We dive into smart, sustainable ways Kerri can show up on social media consistently and build a thriving food content creation business — while still being fully present as a parent.
    • I reveal the one crucial area of your food photography business to prioritise if monetisation is your #1 goal.
    • We talk through simple yet powerful tweaks to optimise your blog or website so it naturally attracts high-quality, paying clients.
    • We dig into what it really means to 10x your main marketing strategy — and why it’s a non-negotiable move if you want lasting financial success.
    • I explain why delegating too early could slow your growth — and how to know exactly when to bring others on board.
    • We explore how mastering the art of pitching can completely shift your trajectory as a food photographer.
    • I share how to turn “free work” into real, paid opportunities.
    • Kerri opens up vulnerably as we unpack the real blocks holding her back from monetising her creative work.

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    6 August 2025, 5:00 am
  • 54 minutes 57 seconds
    On-air mentoring session - Finding your brand identity on social media

    In today's episode (163) of the EAT, CAPTURE, SHARE podcast, you'll be listening in on a creative business mentoring session. I’m working one-on-one with Corinne — a private celebrity chef, food content creator and passionate forager — as we refine her personal brand and turn her social media into a powerful tool for attracting aligned clients. If you're feeling stuck on what to post on Instagram, or unsure how to use social media strategically to grow your creative business, this episode is packed with practical insights just for you.

    Here's what else you can expect from today's episode...

    • I reveal exciting news about the next round of my Fearless Focus Mastermind and Mentoring Program.
    • I talk about why you need to start looking at your content through the eyes of your audience.
    • We look at how to connect the dots between your Instagram content and the offers and services in your business.
    • I provide a fresh take on building content pillars that truly reflect your holistic personal brand.
    • We examine why honing in on your distinguishing factor is essential for standing out online.
    • We do a deep dive into the often-overlooked power of voiceovers in food content.
    • We take a behind-the-scenes look at hooks, timing and storytelling that actually convert.
    • We go into how I map out my content around a launch — and why Corinne (and you!) should do the same.

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    23 July 2025, 5:00 am
  • 51 minutes 51 seconds
    Using artificial light to craft your signature photography style, with Ronald Cova

    In today's episode (162) of the EAT, CAPTURE, SHARE podcast, I'm talking with food photographer Ronald Cova about his creative journey and how he uses artificial light to craft his distinctive photography style.

    Ronald shares how he made the bold decision to leave his engineering degree and pursue his passion for photography — a leap that ultimately led him to a thriving career behind the camera. We dive deep into the gear he swears by for artificial lighting, how he developed his personal aesthetic, and why embracing your unique creative voice matters more than ever.

    If you're looking to refine your food photography, experiment with artificial light, or simply gather some inspiring, actionable advice, this episode is for you.

    Here's what else you can expect from today's episode...

    • Ronald introduces himself.
    • Ronald shares why he chose to formally study photography and the pros and cons of formal education versus being self-taught.
    • We hear how Instagram helped grow Ronald’s photography business and how it might help yours too.
    • Ronald shares some personal advice for discovering and developing your own signature food photography style.
    • Ronald explains how he uses artificial light to create beautiful, professional-quality images and how you can do the same.
    • Ronald gives his top gear recommendations for anyone starting or refining their artificial lighting setup.

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    9 July 2025, 5:00 am
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