What if your photos are the reason event planners are not booking you?

In this episode of Path to the Main Stage, host Li Hayes pulls back the curtain on one of the most overlooked secrets to a thriving speaking career: your visual brand isn’t about you—it’s about them!

Forget everything you thought you knew about headshots. Li sits down with acclaimed photographer John DeMato, whose images don’t just capture a face, but the soul and brand behind the speaker.

Whether you’re just starting out or you’ve got years on the stage, this conversation reveals the essential ways your photos can either propel you into the spotlight or leave you invisible in a crowded market.