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Teen Mom at 13 to Harper's BAZAAR Top Photographer | Judith Rae on AI, Resilience & BusinessHow does a young mother who had her first child at 13 become one of the world's recognized wedding photographers?On this episode of Diversified Game, host Kellen Coleman sits down with Judith Rae, an internationally recognized photographer, visual storyteller, entrepreneur, and artist named one of the world's top wedding photographers by Harper's BAZAAR.Raised between New York City and Brazil, Judith shares her remarkable journey from teenage motherhood and adversity to building a successful photography business serving luxury clients around the world.She reveals how getting fired in 2010 pushed her into full-time entrepreneurship, why networking and relationships matter as much as talent, and how she's navigating artificial intelligence in the photography industry.But this conversation goes deeper than business. Judith discusses motherhood, gratitude, mentorship, cultural identity, preserving history through photography, and helping the next generation of artists and entrepreneurs succeed.IN THIS EPISODE:Becoming a mother at 13 while living in BrazilOvercoming adversity and raising her daughter as a young single momBuilding a photography business from 2006 onwardGetting fired in 2010 and becoming a full-time entrepreneurHow Judith earned recognition from Harper's BAZAARAI vs. professional photography and the future of creativityLuxury wedding photography, networking, and client relationshipsWhy talent alone doesn't guarantee business successCreating a free mastermind for women entrepreneursPreserving culture and identity through photographySupporting teenage mothers and nonprofit organizationsHer dream photography clients and future museum exhibitionsCONNECT WITH JUDITH RAEWebsite: https://judithrae.comABOUT DIVERSIFIED GAMEDiversified Game interviews entrepreneurs, creators, business leaders, and people who have overcome extraordinary challenges to build successful lives.Learn the mindset and moves that lead to real results.Hosted by Kellen Coleman and powered by Coleman Public Relations & Consulting Firm.Website: https://diversifiedgame.comBusiness Strategy & Consulting: https://CPRFIRM.comSubscribe to Diversified Game:https://www.youtube.com/@DiversifiedGamePodcast/?sub_confirmation=1Support the show on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/profile?u=15553364EPISODE CHAPTERS00:00 Introduction: Judith Rae's photography journey00:44 AI and the future of professional photography03:20 Film photography, Hasselblad, Fuji and Canon cameras06:00 Becoming a mother at 13 in Brazil10:59 Childcare, education and supporting young mothers16:08 Building a photography business from scratch22:27 Finding her voice through photography29:55 Harper's BAZAAR recognition and getting noticed33:08 Why people must know, like and trust you36:04 Building a women's entrepreneurial mastermind40:31 Networking, relationships and dream clients43:53 The importance of fine art and physical photographs46:18 The Portrait Project, museums and community stories49:52 Final reflections and where to connect51:40 Closing message: Be BlessedTimestamps reflect the planned edited episode.FOLLOW DIVERSIFIED GAMEFacebook:https://web.facebook.com/GAMEDIVERSIFIED/X / Twitter:https://x.com/gamediversifiedLinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/gamediversifiedBusiness inquiries, podcast guests and partnerships:[email protected] MORE DIVERSIFIED GAME INTERVIEWShttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rBJSpSxBBuAhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cmxmzwnhZ3whttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zQrzgwornbIhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K3PsTkobKKEhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PnqZniYw-0k#JudithRae #DiversifiedGame #PhotographyBusiness #TeenMomSuccess #WomenEntrepreneurs #VisualStorytelling #WeddingPhotography #Entrepreneurship #Brazil #ArtificialIntelligence #KellenColemanDGP&x%
