What does it actually look like to build a creative business, make music, raise a family, and stay grounded in faith — all at the same time?

In this episode, XO sits down with Alexander Boykins — Seattle-based photographer, music artist, and creative entrepreneur — for one of the most honest and wide-ranging conversations in SAUNAIE history. Alexander has photographed 70+ weddings, been recognized as a 2025 Best of The Bash photographer, and been featured in Canvas Rebel, all while building multiple income streams and showing up as a present father and man of faith.

This is not a how-to conversation. It is a real conversation about what the building actually requires — the sacrifice, the doubt, the moments of almost quitting, and the faith that kept him moving.

What you'll hear in this episode:

→ How photography and music feed each other creatively — and why Alexander went deep on both

→ What 70+ weddings taught him about people, relationships, and what actually matters

→ The '95% customer service, 5% camera skill' philosophy that built his business

→ How he manages multiple creative ventures without losing depth or direction

→ His honest take on AI, social media, and what real success looks like vs. what performs online

→ Faith under pressure — the real version, not the testimony version

→ How fatherhood clarified everything he is building and why

→ Direct advice for every creative who has the gift but hasn't fully bet on themselves yet

Alexander Boykins
Photographer • Music Artist • Entrepreneur

Instagram: @KingBoykinsOfficial
KingBoykins.com
Portfolio: The Bash / Boykins Photography
Alexander@KingBoykins.com