Play It Brave Podcast

"I'm always so stressed about getting all the "must haves" at a wedding that I don't have the brain space to be creative and try new things!" –– Can you relate?! It's time to get out of your head and into your heart. In this special Hot Seats episode, I'm coaching Emily of Anna Delores Photography on how to make space for creativity on wedding days so she can invite her inner artist to the table....

Call me crazy, but back in 2018 when I got the keys to my 100 year old home and walked over the threshold, I immediately felt that something was off. Come to find out, my intuition was right, and my house was haunted by several ghosts. In this episode, I'm telling ghost stories and sharing what I've learned from living in a haunted house. Believe it or not, the energy of your home can affect other...

When you think of who your business is serving, do you think of an individual person or a few different types of people? If the answer is a few, there's a chance you haven't niched down enough. When you're trying to serve everyone, then you're speaking to no one. It's time to refine in order to truly thrive. Ale Saldaña has this exact problem in her business, and in this episode I coached her on h...

I recently polled my Instagram audience about why they find selling hard--maybe you'll relate to some of their answers:  "I'm afraid my dream client will turn down my offer." "I don't know the right words to say to express my worth. And worse than that, what if they laugh or act offended when they hear my pricing?" "I'm worried that my potential clients (and other people) will think that I am over...

Are destination weddings a thing of the past? Have you found a way to continue building your destination wedding business, even when international travel is at a halt? Molly McCauley joined me in the hot seat to discuss her frustration with not being able to create the content that will grow her destination photography business. I'm sure many of you can relate! Tune in to hear what big ideas and s...

Do you have a million ideas, but don't know where to start when it comes to taking action? You're not alone. Catie Ann is just one of SO many creative entrepreneurs like you who have what I call "Implementation Paralysis" and I have just the thing to get you (and her) unstuck and on your way to diversifying your business and passions! Hit play to hear what money-making ideas I shared and how I coa...

Are you struggling to create luxury work in these Covid times? You're not alone! In fact, I had Erica Estrada join me in the hot seat for today's episode, and we walk through some of her biggest frustrations that are keeping her from reaching the luxury clients of her dreams. Here's the truth: You could be ONE big idea or connection away from a big breakthrough, so let's say f*ck Covid and show th...

If you're feeling like you're stuck and you just can't reach your career goals, take a lesson from this episode with KT Merry! Throughout our chat, KT gives her backstory and journey to where she is now – spoiler alert: It was FAR from luxury! From slinging saddles to capturing high profile love stories, KT's journey is proof of building an empire from the ground up, and evolving along the way. Li...

Photography is so much more than just taking pictures with a camera. There's a whole other step in the process that results in a completed image, and sometimes this step can be overlooked. Editing plays such a huge role in not only how your images look, but how your clients look, too! It's important to master the art of editing, just as much as mastering the art of posing and shooting. On this epi...

Is it time to make a pivot in your business? Now more than ever before, I'm evaluating my current circumstances, what I feel passionate about, and what path will lead me to where I want to go. Have you done the same? I encourage you to tune into this conversation with Event Planners and Educators, Teissia and Alia of The Firefly Method (previously known as Firefly Events) about their path to succe...

Do you want to know what made Game of Thrones star Sophie Turner and music heartthrob Joe Jonas say "you're hired" to Corbin Gurkin, photographer extraordinaire? I certainly did! That's why I brought her on the Play It Brave podcast this week! Corbin is a photographer of more than 20 years and has photographed weddings in California's wine country, the striking beaches of Thailand, country estates...

When was the last time you updated your website? If the answer doesn't fall within the last month, then hightail it and hit play. In this episode, Jen Olmstead of Tonic Site Shop joins me to over-serve on knowledge bombs about websites so that we can ensure you're putting your best foot forward in the online space and not scaring away your bookings. If you have it in your mind that a truly great w...

If you've ever considered getting into the podcast game, here's the first thing you should know:  The "magical Internet money" isn't going to fall into your lap. Podcasting is a grind, and there's no one who understands the good old-fashioned grind better than powerlifter turned podcaster, Jeremy Slate. Jeremy is the founder of the award winning Create Your Own Life Podcast with over 2.5 million d...

In the world as it is today you may be feeling fear and confusion around what to say and do to support the Black Lives Matter Movement. You or people you know may have been "called out" or corrected and that can feel uncomfortable or embarrassing. It's okay to be uncomfortable. Uncomfortable is GOOD. In this episode, Erin and Steve of Sok Vision join me to discuss what White people are getting wro...

If you feel like you are A-okay in the mind chatter game, have a listen. Whether you are aware of it or not, we all have negative thoughts, and they're affecting our daily lives and businesses. Maharati Ishaya joins me on this episode to talk about how you can wake up the version of yourself that you're meant to be. So many of us get trapped in the cycle of waiting. Waiting for more money, a body...

One thing that 2020 has taught us is when big things are thrown at us, it's important to keep pivoting, creating, and finding solutions that not only solve people's problems, but allow your business to thrive. Fallon Carter is what I like to call a solution Ninja, and on this episode she's sharing all the ways she is serving and solving problems in these unprecedented times while her business cont...

The truth is, being diverse is more than a business strategy. It's our responsibility to shape what the wedding industry looks like, so this week talented photographer Elizabeth Austin joined me for a brave conversation about creating a feeling of safety for Black and Brown people in our businesses and the industry as a whole. Hit play to find out how you can help. SHOW NOTES

Imagine if you could shape your life and business, just by changing your thoughts… Would you give it a try? In this episode, Life & Business Coach, Tiffany Peterson shares her formula for success that led to her quadrupling her income in one year! Bottom line: Your mindset is such a powerful resource, so if you're not harnessing it, then you're missing out on some serious goodness (and big paychec...

Are you finding yourself burnt out on things that aren't leading towards your big goals? Rhiannon Bosse was a wedding planner who chose to honor her next season of life by retiring from the hustle and bustle of the events industry. She's here today to give us her biggest takeaways when it comes to the radical act of self love that is BOUNDARIES. Hit play to hear what magic word you need to add int...

What could be sexier than getting hours on HOURS of time back into your life when your business is operating like a well-oiled machine? In this episode, wedding photographer Shannon Moffit is sharing her top five systems that increase her efficiency. And get this: she's also giving us her Profit Margin Calculator FOR FREE! There is no better time than now to implement systems in your business that...

What life would you be living if you released the expectations of the people around you?   In this episode, author, speaker, and educator – Stacey Foley is explaining the power of the moon in your journey of self-discovery and stepping into your power as a creative. If you're feeling like you've gone down the wrong path, or are not following your intuition and calling, this episode is for YOU! Let...

If you're looking for a how-to guide to putting out quality content that speaks to your ideal audience and communicates your worth, you're in luck! On this episode, Carrie Moe, owner of Type A Society is sharing her key tips for creating viral and effective content that helps you book your dream clients. She was able to harness her content to book brands like Ebay, Berta Bridal, and Zappos, and yo...

Are you looking for ways to increase your profits without trading more of your time for money? Look no further. Today's guest, Caroline Tran, is a genius photographer but even wiser business owner, who found a way to exponentially increase the money in her pocket, while spending LESS time away from her family. In this episode she's sharing some of her amazing insight and ideas for you to do the sa...

Here's a question for you… Could you be making more money in your business? Hint: the answer is probably YES. In this episode the owner of Refined Co., Marta Locklear joins me in a conversation about how many opportunities are out there for diversifying your income so that you're no longer reliant on one industry, season, or clientele to make a living. Hit play to discover the possibilities. SHOW...

Entrepreneurship is filled with busy days and SO. MUCH. HUSTLE. Welcome to burnout-ville, am I right? In this episode, I interviewed the one and only Perry Vaile, an extraordinary photographer, but an even better mother and wife. With the help of boundaries and workflows, she has been able to carve out more time for herself and her family, while still running a highly successful wedding photograph...