“There’s nothing scarier than investing in yourself, but Sam’s mastermind course made me want to invest in myself now more than ever. Before, I was confused with what I was doing as a whole and pulling bits of information off of random sites and Instagram posts, desperately hoping to make sense of it all. She helped me shape and reorient my business, and then reshape and reorient my business again until I was on my way to building something I was proud of and cut down the time it took to do it by MONTHS. She gave me the confidence and tools to be an amazing food photographer and entrepreneur. The mastermind made me feel more alive and filled with purpose than ever before and sparked a passion for entrepreneurship and food photography that I never knew I had. Sam’s attention to detail, willingness to teach and learn from us, her realness and authenticity all fostered the most positive learning and growing environment that I’ve ever experienced as well as the most wonderful community of supportive people. I could not be more thankful and grateful for the past 12 weeks and the growth I've found in myself and my business. And I could not be more hopeful for a future in doing what I love. If you are constantly underestimating yourself, this mastermind is absolutely for you!”
-Shweta Garg @treatyoselfny
“Before the mastermind, I had a lot of limiting mindset beliefs that often got in the way of running my business. The STYLE mastermind focuses a lot on mindset, which I LOVED, because it's the essential foundation to a successful business! Not only do I now have additional tools for mindset work but also productivity hacks, which have tremendously helped keep me on track in the day-to-day. Additionally, the heart of the STYLE mastermind: color theory and storytelling, has dramatically changed the way I approach photoshoots. I feel confident knowing I can go into a shoot and think about each and every aspect to make it shine. Sam provided amazing feedback and I felt constantly supported throughout the mastermind. I could not have asked for a better coach; Sam is involved, caring, motivating, and overall just a badass coach!! If you're on the fence about joining: just do it. You've only got amazing things to gain!”
- Alana Lieberman @yourhomemadehealthy
“I seriously have been waiting until part of my schedule cleared up so that I can give the time that you and this testimonial deserves. Sam, and whoever gets to read this, thank you. A written thank you doesn't even do it justice. I am exactly where I need to be in my life thanks to you and your guidance. I've known for a long time that I was meant to be in the food space; however, it wasn't until I met you ~virtually~ that I knew where my place stood. For the longest time, I thought the food scene was extremely saturated and I wouldn't be able to stand out amongst the rest. You helped me realize that it's all just living in my head. This Mastermind course was the very best thing to happen in my career and personal growth. I learned to advocate for myself, how to stay accountable, how to sound and stand tall like a business owner, how to confidently pitch clients and not back down, and my self-worth. Signing up for this Mastermind isn't just an investment in your business, it's an investment in yourself. It is the best money I've put down and one that I am for sure as heck not looking back on. The lessons I learned from this course not only got me to quit my full time job, but landed me my top and highest paying clients. I reached my goals faster than I could blink. Not only do I feel like I gained a mentor, coach, teacher, and inspiration; but, I gained a lifelong friend: Sam. So, seriously, there shouldn't even be a question about whether or not to join this course. Yeah, you learn food photography and building a business...but the real gift is that you learn more about yourself”
- Emma Gabay @inspiredfoody
“My time in the Style Mastermind with Sam completely changed the way I look at photography and my business. Within 10 minutes of our first one-on-one coaching lesson, Sam helped me find my style/brand colors-- something I had been trying to pin down for years with no success! I have started to love my photography and actually look forward to photo sessions now (something that I always dreaded). It has been so great being in this mastermind with a group of supportive and motivated women. Thank you Sam for the professional and personal help you have given me on this journey!”
— Alexandria Drzazgowski @theforeignfork
“To say that I am grateful to Sam for everything she gave me over this 8 week course is just not enough. There just are not enough words. The universe wanted me to take this class. I have never felt such a strong pull and I am so glad I didn't ignore it. Sam is one of the most giving, most genuine, and most talented humans I've ever had the pleasure of knowing. Before this Mastermind, I felt creatively blocked - stuck in a rut with my work and my blog and kind of just uninspired. Now, I am excited again. The spark is back. I have such a better understanding of how to incorporate color into my photographs. Such a firmer grasp on composition, styling, and lighting. How to make my photos cohesive and on-brand without being boring, stagnant, or repetitive. Her live styling sessions are such a fun, valuable, collaborative group learning experience that I will never forget.
Pitching to brands has become so much easier and during and after her course I landed 3 brand deals and I have more in the works. Also, saying no when the offer isn't right has become so much easier. She taught me how to value myself and my work and how to not get pushed around.
Her course just covers SO much. She packs so much valuable information and so much FUN into these 8 weeks. She is hands-on, responsive, and she truly cares.
Finally, the lasting friendship and teamwork that our group was able to cultivate under Sam's guidance just makes my heart so happy. We celebrated so many wins together. Cheered each other on when we needed it. Gave feedback and constructive criticism. We were the COVID class! and we had the best time. I truly did not want it to end.
This course is worth every penny and I would take it again in a heartbeat. Do it. If you want to learn and grow, do it.
Thank you Sam!! XOXO”
— Anita Parris Soules @cookonawhim
“I was just starting my blogging / business when I came across the opportunity to partake in Sam's (aka Frosting and Fettuccine's) Style Mastermind course. I was hesitant at first as someone who was just getting their feet wet to financially commit to something that I did not quite understand. However, I decided to invest in myself and I feel the results have paid off.
Since taking Sam's course, I have become much more confident i my work. My instagram following has increased, my work featured by Food52 and Cherry Bombe.
I greatly enjoyed the course and the sense of community in which we all felt it was a safe space to share, create, and learn. I would highly recommend it to anyone. If you are on the fence, do yourself a favor, invest in yourself, and allow Sam to help guide you to success.”
— Laura Kauffman @siftrva
“This Mastermind was exactly what I needed to push me into the next level and get out of my comfort zone. I was stuck in a rut in my photography and was feeling insecure about pitching to brands. Our very first lesson was so simple but it changed everything and was so exciting, I learned so much about myself and my own personal style. Sam is SO talented and so good at explaining the reasons behind why things work in photography. What colors work and which angles work and the reason behind certain styling decisions. I feel inspired and motivated and feel like I just get better and better with each photoshoot.
I also felt the confidence to pitch to brands and what to say. Most importantly, I feel like Sam really showed me that I deserve to be paid for my work and I deserve to have a space in this industry. That I can have this food blogging/photography career that I dream about!”
— Laura Nielsen @lolosdessert
“I've followed Sam for a while and have been so impressed by her work and dedication to the growth of Frosting and Fettuccine. When the opportunity to join her Mastermind came up, I can't explain why, but I knew that it would be a game-changer for me and my blog. Having just finished the Mastermind, besides being sad it's over, I can't express the amount of creative energy, determination, and support I feel. If you need a kick in the a$$ to make this your year, inspiration for photos more beautiful than ever, or the opportunity to connect with some of the most honest, accomplished bloggers in the biz, this is your course!”
— Laura Scherb @pageandplateblog
“Deciding to join the mastermind was a hard decision for me because of the large investment. But having the opportunity to learn from Sam’s expertise was extremely valuable.
It was amazing to meet a group of like minded, creative, talented women who are all doing similar things at different stages. We became fast friends and are now a tight knit group that will continue cheering each other on for a long time.
I loved the slack channel because I was able to get advice from Sam as well as the other amazing women in our group.
I learned so much throughout the last 8 weeks about food styling, photography, mindset, blogging and more.
I am so happy I was a part of the style mastermind and I’m so sad it’s over!”
— Rosa Seidenwar @rosa_lilyrose
“Sam's Style Mastermind is one of the best steps I have taken to push my business to the next level. From photography techniques to branding to different aspects of running a business, Sam was insightful, knowledgeable, and made it fun! Even in areas of blogging and photography that are usually stressful or overwhelming, Sam was able to make me feel better and more confident about accomplishing those tasks. I wish I could take this program all over again! I would definitely recommend Style Mastermind to any blogger and photographer who wants to advance in their career. Thanks, Sam!”
— Sara Lynn Hunt @serendipitybysaralynn
“There is absolutely no way my business would be where it is today if I hadn’t signed up for the STYLE Mastermind. This has been, without a doubt, the best investment I have ever made in myself - better than any course, conference, or networking group.
I can confidently say that my photography and branding are miles ahead of where they were before the mastermind. But what I didn’t expect to grow was the confidence I now have in myself as a creative and as a business owner.
Sam took the time to get to know each of our specific styles, audiences, business goals, and challenges. The live sessions each week gave us an opportunity to see her entire workflow and troubleshoot challenging foods. The authenticity is unmatched, and that’s one of the things that made this mastermind so valuable. One of the most helpful lessons for me was learning how to work with clients and price our work appropriately.
I signed up for this Mastermind when I had quit my full-time job to focus on my blog and photography business, which had made precisely $25. In the weeks since beginning the mastermind, I have already completed multiple client shoots and I can see the massive potential that lies ahead.
I have a long list of all the exciting things I want to do to help grow my business even more, and I know I have the support and guidance from Sam and the rest of my Mastermind classmates for any of my questions along the way.”
— Sarah Licata @saltjar
“I found the Style Mastermind to be so inspiring! Sam is approachable, very honest and knowledgeable. I feel like it was a great investment in propelling my blog forward. It's easy to get overwhelmed when running a blog but Sam helped to not only hone in on stylistic aspects of photography but also get us in the mindset of empowerment and truly running our own businesses. I appreciated the time and effort Sam took to go above and beyond and provide tools to help position us for growth. Thanks so much Sam!”
— Shilpa Joshi @some_indian_girl
“I can't say enough good things about Sam's Style Mastermind. I really learned so much about being intentional with my photo shoots. Taking your time to create and find beauty is something that Sam teaches and has really brought my photography and styling to another level. I have taken many courses, but I have to say that Sam is truly there for her students, in a way that you don't get in a lot of online courses. Sam is always available to guide you through any questions you have and give you honest answers and feedback on just about anything. If you're asking yourself the questions, let me help you out...Yes, you should invest in yourself and Yes, invest in this mastermind. You will get a lot out of it and be so happy you did it.”