Dangerous Creatives - A Photography and Creative Business Podcast

In this episode of the Dangerous Creatives podcast, Kristin sits down with her longtime friend and creative powerhouse, Liz Allison, to talk about her incredible transition from wedding photographer to full-time painter and internationally recognized muralist. Liz shares how growing up around construction and design shaped her creative lens, how motherhood sparked new waves of creativity, and how...

In this episode of the Dangerous Creatives Podcast, Kristin sits down with  Marriage, Kids and Money  host Andy Hill to dive into what financial independence  really  looks like for creatives. They explore the path from corporate burnout to part-time entrepreneurship, how the FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early) movement fits into a creative lifestyle, and practical ways to own your time an...

In this powerful episode of the  Dangerous Creatives  podcast, Kristin chats with Whitney Gorbett—wedding planner, nonprofit founder, and all-around force for good—about how her business, Woven by Whitney Gorbett, blends creativity, community care, and crisis response. From teaching dance in Nicaragua to leading disaster relief efforts in her North Carolina hometown, Whitney shares how her work ha...

Get 1500 FREE Edits with Imagen AI: ⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://imagenai.com/podcast In this episode of the Dangerous Creatives Podcast, Kristin chats with Jimmy Lick, founder of Second Society, about how second shooting can be a powerful way to build your career, create consistent income, and elevate your brand. Jimmy shares his journey from running his boutique wedding film company, Rora Film Co., to building...

Get 1500 FREE Edits with Imagen AI: ⁠⁠⁠ https://imagenai.com/podcast ⁠ In this episode, you’ll get an insider’s look at a Dangerous Creatives coaching call focused on  visibility  and  mindset —because real growth happens when you lean into what feels uncomfortable. Kristin is fresh off a half-sabbatical and tapping into that back-to-school energy to help you elevate your marketing—whether you’re...

Get 1500 FREE Edits with Imagen AI: ⁠⁠ https://imagenai.com/podcast In this solo episode, Kristin Sweeting gets real about summer slow seasons, sabbaticals, and what to do when you're feeling creatively or financially stuck. From creating a relaxed, themed weekday routine (grab the free PDF via the links below!) to brainstorming new income streams and organizing your money, Kristin shares 7 pr...

Get 1500 FREE Edits with Imagen AI: ⁠⁠ https://imagenai.com/podcast ⁠ In this coaching episode, I sit down with Jes Barkman—wedding planner, venue consultant, and business coach for creative moms in the wedding industry. We dive deep into her consulting offers, pricing strategies, and how she's building a business that supports both her clients and her life as a new mom. Jes shares her journey fro...

Get 1500 FREE Edits with Imagen AI: ⁠ https://imagenai.com/podcast In this episode, I’m sitting down with my friend and powerhouse photographer Sophie Kaye to talk all things luxury client experience, Bridal Fashion Week, and how to carve out a brand that’s both elevated and deeply personal. Sophie shares stories—from five-star hotel moments that reshaped her approach to client care, to how she go...

Get 1500 FREE Edits with Imagen AI: https://imagenai.com/podcast In this heart-opening and practical episode of the  Dangerous Creatives Podcast , Kristin sits down with the passionate and wildly insightful Miles Witt Boyer —a wedding and commercial photographer, educator, and Imagen AI ambassador—for a deep dive into how AI is reshaping the creative workflow for photographers. From the early days...

In this episode of the  Dangerous Creatives Podcast , Kristin Sweeting sits down with the multi-talented Ben Finch—photographer, consultant, studio owner, and all-around creative force. They dive into Ben’s unconventional journey from theology and consulting to photographing high-end weddings (including  at the White House! ), the power of diversification in creative businesses, how Profit First t...

In this inspiring episode, Kristin Sweeting sits down with film photographer Rachel Larsen Weaver to discuss the journey of building a creative business that aligns with who you truly are. Rachel shares how she transitioned from digital to film photography, created her signature long-form sessions , and found a way to work with deeply aligned clients while staying true to her artistic vision. They...

Welcome back to the Dangerous Creatives Podcast! We're kicking off a fresh season with new music by the amazing Marie Hines of Fire Choir, a brand new video podcast experience on Spotify and YouTube, and a renewed focus on flowing with creativity and energy. Kristin shares updates from her winter sabbatical, exciting projects like photographing a bridal fashion show at Kensington Palace, her g...

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Today on the Dangerous Creatives Podcast, Kristin is Joined by Adam Barnes, a Washington DC photographer. They have a heart-to-heart conversation about Stepping into who you are and finding wholeness as a photographer. They talk about the value of nostalgia, finding the heart of your storytelling, and how going through your own healing journey can gift you with the ability to be more present with...

Today on the Dangerous Creatives podcast, Jen Ledbury, art director for the New York Times, joins Kristin to talk about the ins and outs of art direction for print and digital, what breaking into the editorial space can look like, the value of creative individuality, and having something to say.  Jennifer has been an art director at The New York Times since 2018. She’s currently the art director f...

Join The Motherhood Anthology Here On today’s very special 200th episode of the Dangerous Creatives podcast, Kristin chats with Kim Box from the Motherhood Anthology. Kim also co-owns Indie Film Lab, and Indie Print Co. and has so much experience growing her businesses over the years. In this episode, Kim shares how she got to where she is now, the importance and impact of community in the photogr...

On today's episode of the Dangerous Creatives Podcast, Kristin talks with Jessica Eileen Drogosz about her expanding business. Jessica is experiencing the growing pains of a bustling business and Kristin shares her thoughts on how to add low-maintenance services to increase her profit as her business expands to new cities, as well as how to streamline and create systems so Jessica's team can run m...

Today on the Dangerous Creatives podcast, Kristin interviews Birdee, an immersive underwater fine art photographer. Birdee shares her path from working in the medical field to discovering her passion and talent for underwater photography, leaning into the feminine energy of life to find inspiration and flow, and the importance of play and intention in your work and life.  Birdee is a fine art phot...

Today on the Dangerous Creatives Podcast, Kristin is joined by P am Kriangkum a business strategist and creative entrepreneur. Pam has recently pivoted her business, and has had plenty of affirming success that it was the right move, but needs some help in figuring out how to keep going. Join Kristin and Pam as they talk through Pam’s new business, what she hopes to achieve, and the best ways to m...

On this episode of the Dangerous Creatives Podcast, Kristin chats with her previous 2x Bride Fabi Powell about her unique story of finding exceptional love twice in her life, the true value of photographs, and what it is like to persevere after devastating heartbreak and loss. Fabi’s unique story is an inspiring one, and her perspective on life, love, and loss (and photography) is definitely one t...

Today on the Dangerous Creatives Podcast, Kristin talks with Team Danger coach Lauren Gish about the changes they've made in their businesses to attract higher-value clients. After changing price levels, it can be hard to start finding and connecting with the clients who you want to work with. Kristin and Lauren share their tips and experiences on what has worked for them, as their businesses have...

Today on the Dangerous Creatives Podcast, Kristin is joined by Laylee Emadi Smith, a coach for speakers and educators. They talk about the pain points of business growth, and how to overcome the hardships of each level your business rises to. With each new level, there’s a new devil and this conversation helps to normalize the realities of growing your business as well as prepare you for whats to...

On this episode of the Dangerous Creatives Podcast, Kristin, Jen, and Lauren talk about the value of investments in your business. They share about the value of investing in your clients, what investing in yourself (or not) actually costs you, and give examples of real ROI in their own lives. This is a great episode for anyone who needs encouragement to pour back into themselves and their business...

On this episode of the Dangerous Creatives Podcast, Kristin is joined for a live coaching episode by Berkshires photographer Abigail Fenton. They talk through what seems to be holding Abigail back from taking the next steps in her business, the downfalls of being too available, always saying yes, and so much more. Abigail, a Savannah College of Art and Design alumna, is an international photograph...

Today, we have a short and sweet episode with Team Danger all about breaking free from a scarcity mindset. Join Kristin, Lauren, and Jen as they each give a pep talk and some practical advice on getting your scarcity mindset un-stuck and heading back towards abundance. Work with Us: https://dangerschool.com/ Connect with Kristin Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠kristinsweeting⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...