Against the Grain is for creatives and entrepreneurs who don’t fit the mold—and don’t want to. Hosted by Tinara of The Lovely Collective, this podcast is an unfiltered look at building something meaningful, navigating industries that resist change, and creating on your own terms. From mindset shifts to messy growth and real-time decisions, nothing is sugar-coated. No formulas, no fluff—just honest conversations for those carving their own path.
Plus a small chat on authenticity, how to protect yourself in the new age of AI, and some scalding takes that burn the sender and not the reader. Strange goings on in the world of creatives, especially on threads. I take a long ass deep dive in to what I currently - allegedly- know of the AI controversy currently surrounding threads, FB and instagram about a certain Chicago photographer.
All commentary in this episode is opinion and alleged and not yet proven.
Find me on socials:
Youtube: @grainbabe
Instagram @_grainbabe_
and threads: @_grainbabe_
MUSIC:
https://uppbeat.io/t/skyle/a-lovely-afternoon
License code: B9KSKXR1RDT1NK43
https://uppbeat.io/t/prigida/elizabells
License code: XAQTUZ9IXPTHLWII
7 Apr 2026
I'm not doing this the right way, am I?
I’m starting this podcast the same way I’m doing everything else—by not doing it the “right” way, clearly HA!
In this first episode, I’m diving into the past year, the shifts I’ve made in my business and creativity, and what I’m stepping into for 2026. From SEO wins to mindset changes and going all in, this is a real, unfiltered look at what it means to build something that actually feels like you. This isn’t another photography business podcast. this is an unfiltered conversation you’re already having.
Expect honest conversations about creativity, the wedding industry, and what it looks like to grow without the fluff or one-size-fits-all advice.
Find me on instagram: @lovelycollectivepod
TikTok and Youtube: @lovelycollective
Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
https://uppbeat.io/t/skyle/a-lovely-afternoon (https://track.pstmrk.it/3s/uppbeat.io%2Ft%2Fskyle%2Fa-lovely-afternoon/vZub/xn7EAQ/AQ/af5f6b86-902f-4cf1-af04-7b1735e2c897/4/xDjoEaIxPt)
License code: B9KSKXR1RDT1NK43
23 Nov 2024
Pilot
Well we really dove in on this one! I'm back to podcasting for the forseeable future, with no true "niche" in sight, i decided to share a short update on ONE of my former ventures. Turns out, i'm glad I didn't put my all in to that one. Thats okay - We are moving on to do our own thing.
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