What happens when a band-fronting vocalist and skilled photographer brings her two worlds together? This week, Scott Wyden Kivowitz welcomes photographer and musician Leslie Rodriguez, whose upbringing in musical cities and multi-generational jam sessions has shaped a colorful career. From bluegrass bands and opera choruses to vibrant  photography that resonates with sensibility.

Discover how Leslie Rodriguez channels the energy of the stage into collaborative image-making, how TikTok impacted her creative community, and why her family’s legendary reunions call for both noise permits. Plus: practical confidence tips, the role of social platforms for creative pros, and why experimenting with style keeps her camera work as fresh as a hit single.

"I've taken the confidence levels that I have in singing, and I have found a way to like transfer those over to photography so that even when I feel like an imposter, I know how to show up like a professional..."


Rock with Leslie

The tour

  • (00:00) - Leslie Rodriguez
(01:40) - Stage POV Content Dreams (03:21) - MySpace To Algorithm Shock (04:41) - Doomscrolling For Laughs (06:41) - Music Runs In The Family (08:25) - Louisville Bars To Nashville (12:36) - Annual Garage Jam Tradition (17:26) - Opera Kid Not Musical Theater (18:54) - Photography Major Origins (20:54) - Dance Anxiety And Creator Stress (21:46) - Singing Versus Shooting (23:48) - Confidence Transfer Tricks (25:29) - Perfectionism And Clients (26:10) - Band Songwriting Process (27:07) - Photography As Collaboration (29:47) - Vendor Credit Networking (31:30) - Superfan Clients Loop (34:17) - Singing During Sessions (38:06) - Photography As Pop (42:01) - Experimental Pop Wrapup (43:55) - Final Thanks And Farewell


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