Success Beyond Podcast

I cannot say this enough, self-care is not bubble baths, massages, and alone time. Those things are great but they do not make up the entirety of what it means to care for yourself. Alexis Overstreet is a licensed psychotherapist who has transitioned into helping business owners connect with their bodies and create real self-care plans to bolster their lifestyles.  Alexis began her career in clini...

Lisa Asp has been making photographic art since 1995 but became a Certified Professional Photographer in 2010. In 2011 she decided that pet photography was what she really wanted to specialize in, and she hasn’t looked back. Listen as she shares her story, what she’s doing to help rescues in her area, and what makes the Animal Image Makers Conference the best in the industry.  Prior to specializin...

Have you ever found yourself spiraling in a pit of self-doubt? It happens. Trust me, I know. BUT there are definitely ways to get yourself out of that pit and back on track without completely derailing your business or health. Listen in to learn how! So first things first, if you’re able to, take a break. When I’m having a ‘bad brain day’ I find that I end up being way less productive than normal....

One of the most important pieces of taking care of yourself is to literally take care of your body. And y’all, it does not have to be impossible. Listen as Alexis Hurley of Alexis Hurley Fit, LLC. shares how you can start making small changes in your daily life to reach those big health and fitness goals.  Believe it or not, Alexis was not always about the fitness. She even goes so far as to say t...

I am so excited about this season. We’re doing things a little bit differently for the next few episodes, but I think it’s so important for us to consider as we come out of the holidays and start looking at this new year.    Season 5 is all about health and wellness.    I’m not going to be over here sharing with you my fluffy self-care practices, though they may make an appearance, I’m talking abo...

Can you believe it? This was the MOST listened to episode of the podcast… EVER! Which is why we’re re-releasing it! Listen in and let me know what you think! Hiring an expert to help you with any aspect of your business is great, but only if you too know what it is they’re doing. This is especially true when it comes to the systems and software you’re using in your business. Listen in to learn why...

This episode with Natalie was so amazing. It was one of our TOP episodes for 2022. Listen in or listen again, this information never goes stale! If you haven’t already established your mission, vision and values for your business, you won’t want to skip this episode. Natalie Gingrich, CEO and founder of The Ops Authority, joins me to share why establishing these from the start of your business is...

Ready to start making more money in your photography business? Listen or re-listen to this episode with Karinda K! She has all the tips and advice you need.  One thing that can make or break your photography business is your money mindset. That’s right. The stories you picked up from your parents and that you tell yourself about money absolutely impact how you operate your business. Listen as Kari...

Ez provided some fantastic tips and advice! That’s why we’re re-releasing their episode. Listen in to learn how you can attract more diverse clients to your photography business.  Are you ready to create a safe space within your business for the LGBTQIA people in your life and community, but unsure of the best way to share it? Listens as Ez Powers shares their thoughts and advice about photographi...

It’s that time again. Time to recap the year as we head into… WHAT?! End of year recap in September? I promise there’s a reason for it and I’m sharing it all. Listen in to this very last Success Beyond the Lens episode for 2022 and learn what to expect for the business and podcast going forward!   As you know, moving into the fall and winter seasons, the photography world goes bananas. For many ph...

In the last episode, Jodie Brim shared the story behind her business and how she got to where she is today. We’re continuing the conversation with all the things she’s done to build in balance while growing. There will be seasons of hustle but you should not be hustling 100% of the time.  One of the very first things Jodie did when she was able was to outsource her household stuff. Everything from...

There are very few people in my life that I admire and respect in the way that I do the Incredible Jodie Brim. She has built a rock solid business after leaving a very lucrative corporate career while also dealing with unbelievable hardship in her life. Listen in to hear all about how she’s done it and why her faith has been pivotal in surviving the hard times.  Jodie didn’t set out to be a photog...

For so many people, becoming an entrepreneur seems like a big, scary leap. For Johanna Hribal, it was the key to defeating anxiety and regaining her focus, confidence, and sanity. Listen as she shares why she left behind a career in teaching to start, grow, and scale her very own photography business.  Johanna wasn’t just teaching. She holds a Masters in Education and felt called to do the work. B...

If you’ve ever thought to yourself, “It’s too late for me to do that” or “I’m too old” then you’re going to want to listen in. Evie Richards-Cashmanis has started out in her fourth career and it may just be the best one yet. Listen in to hear all about her story and why she’s beating back the negative self-talk to pursue her passion.  Evie has been a hobby photographer since she was a young girl,...

Not many people know this, but I have multiple personalities… Just kidding! What I have is a propensity to name the different sides of myself. For instance, when I’m super productive, Productive Polly comes out. For the longest time, my default mode of being has been mired in anxiety and a lack of confidence.  But it’s all changing! That fact, the fact that it’s all changing, was one of the reason...

If you’ve been in business for long, you know that it’s not all cupcakes and rainbows. Every day isn’t about living your best life and singing in the rain. In fact, more often than not, your business grows and develops directly proportional to your own personal growth and development.  Mine has been no different.  In the episode preceding this one I shared all about the beginning of my story. But...

When it comes down to it, we’re all trying to tell our stories. For photographers, the goal is to tell their client’s story in a series of pictures, but what about the story behind their own business? This season I’m sharing the story behind my business and the businesses of other amazing photographers just like you!   Did you know that telling your own story is kind of hard? It’s hard to sit down...

Hiring an expert to help you with any aspect of your business is great, but only if you too know what it is they’re doing. This is especially true when it comes to the systems and software you’re using in your business. Listen in to learn why your systems are only as good as the knowledge you have of them.  I hear this complaint about various software all the time. So and so came in and set everyt...

Have you ever heard the saying that email is dead or dying? Every couple of years marketing gurus all over the place decide that email is just no longer working. Every couple years those same gurus are proven wrong. Listen as Liz Wilcox not only shares how to write a 20 minute newsletter but why it’s so important you start now.  Liz has done it all. In fact, she started her freelancing career on C...

As your business grows, you may wonder, “Is now the time to hire?” Here to help answer that question is Julie Calcote. Julie is an online business manager for creatives with a specialty in helping business owners make fantastic hiring decisions. Hiring however, is not a magic bullet and Julie’s here to tell us why.  First things first, do you know where you spend your time? Not just your time work...

I cannot say it enough, your brand is the key to attracting the clients you WANT to work with. But it doesn’t stop at your website and social media. All of the systems you use in your business need to present the same energy and experience. Listen in to learn how to incorporate your branding into your systems! Okay, let’s make up a brand right fast so I can better explain this concept. Imagine tha...

Our society has a very negative view of failure and its role in our lives. For Rohana Olson, failure has to happen in order to find success. In fact, without failure it’s almost impossible to find your true self. Listen in as we chat about some of the failures she’s experienced in life and business and how she has grown through each.  Rohana loves creating timeless images that depict the simple, e...

What is your brand story? How did your business come about? Why are you so passionate about the type of photography you shoot? All of this plays a huge role in how your brand story helps shape your mission, vision, and values.  Listen in as I share why and how you can synthesize your experience and beliefs into an amazing framework for making business decisions.  For me, I started my business beca...

If you haven’t already established your mission, vision and values for your business, you won’t want to skip this episode. Natalie Gingrich, CEO and founder of The Ops Authority, joins me to share why establishing these from the start of your business is so important and how to be sure you reflect on them both professionally and personally. Natalie spent over 15 years working at a fortune 150 comp...

We all have a story. We had a reason for starting our businesses that stems from some sort of life experience. We were inspired based on our own lives to create change in the world. So, how do you use that story, your brand story, in your marketing? Listen in to find out! I’ve shared about my story several times on the podcast before, but what I haven’t shared is how that story informs almost all...