Podcast

Are you hesitating to make a big investment for your business? Today’s episode marks the start of a new mini-series around money: spending it, saving it, and changing your mindset around it. I’m sharing the hard truths, like how running a sustainable and successful business costs a lot of money. I hope this series gives […]

When are you truly “making it”? Today’s episode is the last in a four-part series on my unpopular opinions about commonly-held beliefs in the wedding photography business. I’m sharing the moment when you can truly say that you’ve “made it” and why being a professional has nothing to do with milestones.  The Shoot It Straight […]

What if it’s too late to change your mind? Today’s episode is the third in a four-part series on my unpopular opinions about commonly-held beliefs in the wedding photography business. I’m sharing how to navigate change in your business, and how to coach yourself through the fear that comes with that change.  The Shoot It […]

Can you run a successful photography business without offering any products or prints? Today’s episode is the second in a four-part series on my unpopular opinions about commonly-held beliefs in the wedding photography business. I’m sharing two considerations to make when deciding on your offers, and why it is perfectly okay to only offer digital […]

Does being booked and busy truly mean success? Today’s episode is the first in a four-part series on my unpopular opinions about commonly-held beliefs in the wedding photography business. I’m starting off by disputing the claim that a full calendar has anything to do with your success.  The Shoot It Straight Podcast is brought to […]

On today’s one-year anniversary episode of the Shoot It Straight podcast, I’m being interviewed by my business bestie, Colie James. Colie has been a guest on the show multiple times now, and she is the perfect person to talk with about building a business, creating online courses and in-person retreats, and crafting my mastermind. I […]

In this week’s episode, I’m talking about shame. As creative entrepreneurs, we are our brand, so we often feel a deep sense of shame when something goes wrong in our business. Today I am sharing seven of the most common ways that I see shame pop up for photographers and creatives, and what you can […]

What if you had the time and space to breathe while running your business? Today’s episode is inspired by words of wisdom shared by my instructor in a recent yoga class. Her words resonated with me so much that I knew I had to share her message of moving at a pace that sustains us […]

Are you constantly rushing and seeing your big ideas flop? Today’s episode is an add-on to the conversation I recently had with Becky Hoschek about living in a perpetual state of hurry. I am sharing what a difference it can make to your life and your business when you create from a state of passionate […]

This one is for the moms. If you are anything like myself or today’s guest, Brittnie Renee, you are more than likely so ready for the start of the school year and to switch off from summer mom duties. In this episode, Brittnie and I are talking all about getting back into work mode, doing […]