Often Ambitious: A Photography & Business Podcast

Let's talk about: Outsourcing. We constantly hear we need to do it. But, where do we start and why? Sara Monika is here to answer your questions in this candid conversation with me today and I have to tell you, it was SO fun to record this. Sara Monika is a documentary wedding photographer for free-spirited + sentimental couples, as well as an educator. On the education side of things, she em...

There are many mindsets of success, but, there are 4 that I personally love and think it will propel your business forward tenfold if you just conquer these couple of things that may be holding you back from your biggest potential. Take some time to listen & reassess your mindset. **NOTE: 2020 did a number on all of us. Remember to still give yourself the grace you need to heal from the pandem...

We all make mistakes when we first start out. But, the key is LEARNING from those mistakes and helping others NOT fall into the same mistakes. Listen to this episode where I break it all down right here, RAW AND REAL. ;)  -- 🔥 Join the waitlist for the InDemand Inquiries 90-day Challenge → Founding member pricing before the doors even open to the public July 27th. 🏛️ Apply for The Wedding Atelier...

Teresa's a wedding photographer, business educator, and podcaster. She's been photographing weddings and elopements all over the world for 8 years. The course creator of "The Wedding Photography Accelerator" and podcast host of "The Bold Entrepreneur Podcast," Teresa specializes in helping women to cut through the noise of the saturated market to expedite the process...

So we got hit with a pandemic last year and many of us were affected in the service industry. Well, you're in luck! For today's episode, we are talking about some passive income ideas you can get to work on in order to build more streams of income in case ANYTHING happens ever again! Tune in and get to work! What's your CEO Personality? Take the quiz here Links Mentioned: Pic-Time -...

How to plan your year for impossible efficiency. Did you know writing down your goals increases your chance of achieving them by 80%? This episode will help a ton with tracking what works and what doesn't as well as helping you achieve your goals over time. I am a huge advocate for breaking things down into simple tasks to then produce mad results. Press play to listen and learn my friend! &q...

December Oak creates custom websites empowering creatives through conversion-driven design & teaching designers how to have a more fulfilled business and life. Today we speak on how a website enthusiast survived death TWICE and made the leap into the creative industry, while also guiding us on what we need for our websites to convert and connect! Are you ready? Let's dive in! Dec Oak&apos...

Rachel Greiman is a copywriter and documentary family photographer in Philadelphia, PA. She owns Green Chair Stories, a company committed to taking photographs and writing words that look and sound like real people. She believes cookies are a perfectly acceptable breakfast food, as long as you eat some salad later. She lives with her giant dog (an 80-pound bernedoodle named Bernadette), her giant...

Josie is a Charleston-based photographer creating intentional brand photography for her clients - creatives, makers, and small business owners who serve their clients with warmth and a love for the process. She's a mom, a coastie wife, and forever daydreaming about a one day home in the hills of Tuscany! Links: Align Photog Fb Community INSTAGRAM: Align with Alora INSTAGRAM: Alora Rachelle Jo...

When I first started out, I didn’t know where my leads were coming from or how much money I made. I was also losing emails half the time and had to follow up to see if my client still wanted to book with me…  No more! Everything is streamlined and organized with Honeybook. Click play to listen to why and a little FREE GIFT I have for you Links mentioned in this episode: Honeybook for $1 a month tr...

Hannah Murphy helps entrepreneurs create a profit-focused schedule that eliminates unnecessary task switching, long nights and never-ending to do lists.  She is also the founder of  With Hannah Murphy .  She and I had a candid conversation about all the things concerning: How Hannah got started as a Virtual Assistant and became the master of all things productivity The reality of burning ourselves...

Kendra from Girl Means Business and I had a candid conversation about all the things concerning: How to balance mom life  How she built her photography business Pivoting your business How to market your business and kick off your email marketing Social Links: Align Photog Fb Community INSTAGRAM: Align with Alora INSTAGRAM: Alora Rachelle Kendra Swalls Social Links: Instagram: Girl Means Business P...

Karima from Karima Creative   and I had a candid conversation about all the things concerning: Why investing in your education is crucial to your business success How to overcome burnout and re-ignite your creativity How to rest not quit Create a slow morning routine And so much more! Social Links: Align Photog Fb Community INSTAGRAM: Align with Alora INSTAGRAM: Alora Rachelle Karima Creative Soci...

Jenn, the CEO of  Success Beyond the Lens and I had a candid conversation about all the things concerning: Tips on outsourcing: When and how to do it and what to outsource The challenges and triumphs of starting your own business  Reasons why you need a CRM tool Balancing work, life, and mom guilt Social Links: Align Photog Fb Community INSTAGRAM: Align with Alora INSTAGRAM: Alora Rachelle Jenn&ap...

Dee from Availa + Co. and I had a candid conversation about the book "Girl Wash Your Face" If you have felt like this book wasn't the best fit for you or maybe even triggered?? Take a listen and hear us out. It's not you, there's a whole club of us scratching our heads too If you loved this episode and want to hear more like it, please subscribe and give us a 5-star rating...

Yay! Welcome to the first episode of Season Two and why I decided to focus more on Mindset and of course, keeping it real. Topics we discuss: A successful business starts with the Mindset Why vanity metrics isn't everything  Celebrate your small wins Write down your worst fears and biggest goals Take action + make adjustments!  No mistakes, only lessons ++++ Links Mentioned in the episode:  T...

So,  I recently hired a Business Coach and it may or may not have been the best fit.  Before you hire YOUR next business coach press play and don't make the same mistakes I did. If you loved this episode and want to hear more like it, please subscribe and give us a 5-star rating and if you want to hear more from me send a DM on the 'Gram!! I appreciate your support so much and I can&apos...

Today's episode is and Interview with Rachel Traxler about educating your clients and creating a connection with them to make the best of their experience and create ideal clients! We even touch on branding, being true to yourself, and how to cultivate your online presence  So what are you waiting for? Press play, my friend! Rachel's Links: Website Instagram ** Free Quiz ++++ If you love...

Today's episode is about my thoughts when dealing mindset as a Wedding Photographer, ways to set yourself apart, and some posing tips Press play and let me know what you think. Not enough? Want more free info? Download the FREE GUIDE: "How to Make Your Clients Comfortable" ++++ If you loved this episode and want to hear more like it, please subscribe and give us a 5-star rating and...

Today's episode is about my thoughts when dealing with issues dealing with your mental health. I swear these episodes remind me more of vlogging rants but, hey, here goes. If you want to skip around: Dealing with Business Burnout: 4:05 How your insecurities can be helpful 15:55 What happened on 9/11 to Jarrid Wilson... 23:10 ++++ If you loved this episode and want to hear more like it, please...

Today's episode is about my thoughts about Instagram from the major ups to the major downs haha. I swear these episodes remind me more of vlogging rants but, hey, here goes. If you want to skip around: Followers Don't Pay Your Bills: 4:06 My Thoughts on Taking an Insta-break 16:46 ++++ If you loved this episode and want to hear more like it, please subscribe and give us a 5-star rating a...

Today's episode is a rebroadcast from 2018 about Time Management and keeping a Positive Mindset. Press play and let me know what you think. If you want to skip around: How I manage my time, take care of myself & keep positive 6:10 Outsourcing as a Wedding Photographer 24:33 Why My Business Stopped in Greif 27:00 My Work Schedule as a Mompreneur 32:44 The Panda Planner Skin Balm Apothecary...

Today, Twyla is going to tell us how she went from living paycheck to paycheck at her full-time job to become the sole income earner for her family while finding balance. Twyla Jones Links: Website Instagram Freebie ++++ Today's episode is sponsored by Honeybook My all in one client management platform for creatives. I am now able to book clients within days by sending quick emails, invoicing...

"Photography: If you're just in it for the money, there are better, less draining and risky ways of going about it. So, what are you doing this for? We talk a lot about the hows of running a business, but I want to talk about the whys." Rachel Skye's Links: Website Workshop Instagram If you loved this episode and want to hear more like it, please subscribe and give us a 5-star...

“Imposter Syndrome is the feeling that you haven’t earned your success, you simply got lucky, and you’re a fraud or “imposter” around people who actually earned it and know what they’re doing. ” Let’s talk about Imposter Syndrome...⁣ I have it, you probably have it.⁣ It doesn’t really seem to go away.⁣ But, I like to think of it as fear in disguise.⁣ And with fear comes comfortability⁣ ⁣ If you’re...