Shoot It Straight

Have you ever signed up for a coaching program… and not gotten results? In today’s episode, I’m sharing my perspective as a coach and the hard truth about why that might be. Plus, what you need to do in order to have success in the next program you join.  The Shoot It Straight Podcast is brought to you by Sabrina Gebhardt, photographer and educator. Join us each week as we discuss what it’s l...

It’s the 200th episode of Shoot It Straight! On this very special episode, I am joined by my daughter, Emerson. We’re interviewing each other and diving into life with an entrepreneur for a mom, lessons I’ve learned over years of motherhood and business, plus our upcoming life transition.  The Shoot It Straight Podcast is brought to you by Sabrina Gebhardt, photographer and educator. Join us...

Have you found your business bestie? In today’s episode, I’m diving into the importance of photographer friendships and why they lead to greater success for your business. Plus, I’m sharing real-life examples of how having photographer friends has changed mine and my students’ lives.  The Shoot It Straight Podcast is brought to you by Sabrina Gebhardt, photographer and educator. Join us each...

Are you pushing off your email marketing? Maybe you think you only need to email your list a few times a year, when you’re offering mini-sessions. In today’s episode, I’m sharing what photographers get wrong when it comes to email marketing.  The Shoot It Straight Podcast is brought to you by Sabrina Gebhardt, photographer and educator. Join us each week as we discuss what it’s like to be a f...

Do you feel like you’re in a spiral or something is just off? I’ve been there. In today’s episode, I’m sharing 4 questions to ask yourself when everything in your business feels off.  The Shoot It Straight Podcast is brought to you by Sabrina Gebhardt, photographer and educator. Join us each week as we discuss what it’s like to be a female creative entrepreneur while balancing entrepreneurshi...

Are you in a funk? It happens to every business owner from time to time. In today’s episode, I’m sharing honestly about the last few months: why I’ve been in a funk and how I’m working through it.  The Shoot It Straight Podcast is brought to you by Sabrina Gebhardt, photographer and educator. Join us each week as we discuss what it’s like to be a female creative entrepreneur while balancing e...

Are you in the early years of your business and exhausted? In today’s episode, I’m reflecting back on 15 years of business and how it felt those first few years. Plus, 5 lessons that I wish someone would have told me back then.  The Shoot It Straight Podcast is brought to you by Sabrina Gebhardt, photographer and educator. Join us each week as we discuss what it’s like to be a female creative...

It’s the quarterly business bestie chat! In this episode, Colie James and I are chatting in-person after spending a few days at a conference together. We’re recapping Q1 of 2026 and looking ahead to Q2.  The Shoot It Straight Podcast is brought to you by Sabrina Gebhardt, photographer and educator. Join us each week as we discuss what it’s like to be a female creative entrepreneur while balan...

Feel like you’re doing everything right, but your offers aren’t selling out like they used to? I’m hearing this a lot from the women I coach, and in today’s episode I’m diving into why this might be happening. Plus, 3 things you can do to fix it before your next launch. The Shoot It Straight Podcast is brought to you by Sabrina Gebhardt, photographer and educator. Join us each week as we discuss w...

What does a strong marriage look like for an entrepreneur? In today’s episode, I’m sharing my own experience of what marriage has looked like with the demands of owning a business, raising a family, and so much more. Plus, what it has meant for my husband and I to truly choose each other. The Shoot It Straight Podcast is brought to you by Sabrina Gebhardt, photographer and educator. Join us each w...

Curious about Meta Ads? In today’s episode, I’m chatting with ad specialist Brooklyn Grotte and breaking down how simple it can be to get started with ads. We’re talking about the best strategies, how affordable it actually is, plus what to do when your ads aren’t performing.  The Shoot It Straight Podcast is brought to you by Sabrina Gebhardt, photographer and educator. Join us each week as...

Are you still a bit skeptical about TikTok? In today’s episode, I’m chatting with my content strategist, Jaiden Hamilton and diving into my personal experience on the platform. We’re diving into how the algorithm differs from other platforms, how to use TikTok to benefit your business, plus your first steps for getting started.  The Shoot It Straight Podcast is brought to you by Sabrina Gebha...

Does your business feel heavy lately? Maybe it’s starting to feel more draining than fulfilling. In today’s episode, I’m talking about why your business might be feeling that way, plus steps you can take to fix it.  The Shoot It Straight Podcast is brought to you by Sabrina Gebhardt, photographer and educator. Join us each week as we discuss what it’s like to be a female creative entrepreneur...

You’ve been asking for it… and it’s officially here! In today’s episode, I’m announcing Root To Rise Summer Camp: the in-person retreat for all types of female entrepreneurs, not just photographers. Listen in for a peek behind the scenes of how the retreat came to be and what you can expect from this brand new experience.  The Shoot It Straight Podcast is brought to you by Sabrina Gebhardt, p...

Are you in a rush to achieve your goals? In today’s episode, I’m sharing an honest truth: the key to success is often slow, steady momentum. I’m diving into a few stories from my own experiences of coaching women to prove that this can be true.  The Shoot It Straight Podcast is brought to you by Sabrina Gebhardt, photographer and educator. Join us each week as we discuss what it’s like to be...

What happens when you lose the momentum in your business? In today’s episode, I’m sharing the reality of building up your confidence as a business owner again after a slower period. Plus, what I’ve done personally to get my mojo back.  The Shoot It Straight Podcast is brought to you by Sabrina Gebhardt, photographer and educator. Join us each week as we discuss what it’s like to be a female c...

How will you elevate your business in 2026? In today’s episode, I’m introducing the First Class Lounge, my brand new membership created for women who want consistent coaching and community. I dive into the story of how First Class came to be, and how it was created from all I’ve learned through five years of community-driven growth and support.  The Shoot It Straight Podcast is brought to you...

How will you define success this year? In today’s episode, I’m reflecting on what success meant to me in 2025, plus how the students in my Root To Rise mastermind defined their success over the last year. I hope this episode serves as a reminder that success is unique to each person, and how important it is to know what truly matters to you.  The Shoot It Straight Podcast is brought to you by...

It’s the quarterly business bestie chat! In this episode, Colie James and I recap the end of 2025 and talk about our plans for Q1 of 2026.  The Shoot It Straight Podcast is brought to you by Sabrina Gebhardt, photographer and educator. Join us each week as we discuss what it’s like to be a female creative entrepreneur while balancing entrepreneurship and motherhood. If you’re trying to find b...

Ever wonder why brand evolution feels emotional, messy, and transformative, yet totally worth it? In this episode, I sit down with my content strategist and trusted social collaborator of nearly two years, Jaiden Hamilton, to unpack the strategy behind my rebrand, the evolution of my messaging, and the deep content alignment that’s fueled growth and clarity in my business. The Shoot It Straight Po...

Ever wondered what really goes into a full rebrand? In this episode, I’m taking you behind the scenes of my own rebrand with my designer and friend Cassie Pannier from Gatherie Creative. We dive deep into the emotional and strategic layers of brand evolution—from the initial messy consultation call to finding clarity through chaos. Cassie doesn’t just do “pretty.” She leads with identity, messagin...

Ever feel like your brand doesn’t truly reflect who you are anymore? That was me—and this conversation with my friend Breanna Owen is the behind‑the‑scenes look at how human design didn’t just inspire my rebrand, it guided it. We peel back the curtain on where I was energetically before the rebrand, what was misaligned in my messaging, and why tweaking voice, energy, and boldness transformed both...

It’s time for a rebrand. In today’s episode, I’m sharing the backstory behind my new brand which officially launches this week. I’m sharing what prompted the need for a rebrand, the discomfort of growing out of my old brand, plus what it was like to let go of what felt like a part of me.  The Shoot It Straight Podcast is brought to you by Sabrina Gebhardt, photographer and educator. Join us e...

How are you beginning the new year? In today’s episode, I’m giving you the permission you may need. To rest, to start slow, and to eventually evolve into the new version of you this year.  The Shoot It Straight Podcast is brought to you by Sabrina Gebhardt, photographer and educator. Join us each week as we discuss what it’s like to be a female creative entrepreneur while balancing entreprene...

Are you wanting to uncover healthy habits and routines for the new year? Today’s episode is a replay of my interview with Jessica Massey of Hustle Sanely. We’re diving into why routines are so necessary for female entrepreneurs and moms, plus how to get your habits to stick this year. This episode originally aired on June 27, 2023. The Shoot It Straight Podcast is brought to you by Sabrina Gebhard...