Shine and Thrive Photography Podcast

"This felt hard to do, but my soul feels nourished and free!" - Sara Sara records a voice note while waiting to pick up Ben and announces she’s pausing the education side of her business, including the podcast, and will not relaunch Outsourcing Made Easy (OME) with group coaching calls this fall after running it each y for 6 years. She explains the shift is about honoring her evolving se...

After feeling lost and pressured to have everything figured out in the evolution of my business, I share a new approach of taking the pressure off, following my excitement, and recording raw, low-production podcast episodes with no expectations or fixed schedule.  I also go into how using Jenna Zoe’s human design app, Align (especially its “Ask Jenna” AI feature) helped me get HUGE clarity by answ...

In this short solo episode, I share a simple mindset shift I use when I’m tired, overwhelmed, or procrastinating during busy seasons. This is a quick, grounding practice to help you finish what you’ve committed to with more presence and energy. You’ll hear about: • A grounding breath and embodiment practice to bring you back into the present moment  • How I connect to the future joy and gratitude...

In this episode, I share the two identities I didn’t realize I was still clinging to—and how releasing them has created more ease, creativity, and connection in my life. This is a grounding, heart-led riff on: Why we resist change (even when we crave it) What your morning routine might be trying to tell you Identity evolution as a creative and a mother The sneaky programming we inherit around “suc...

What if you could take 300 hours of editing, culling, and admin off your plate — and fall back in love with your photography business in the process? In this episode, I chat with OME student Anika about how she reclaimed her time, creativity, and peace of mind — after nearly giving up on weddings for good. We dive into: How she went from “burnt to a crisp” to booked and balanced The exact tasks sh...

What if next wedding season didn’t feel like a blur of burnout … but instead felt like expansive time- freedom ? In this episode, I’m chatting with photographer and mom of two, Brooke Murray, about the real changes she made to reclaim 90+ hours of her life — in just one wedding season. We talk about: Her exact breaking point last summer — and what changed everything how she reclaimed 90+ hours, bo...

What if more bookings didn’t have to mean more burnout? 🙌🏻 In this episode, I sit down with luxury wedding photographer Mark, who photographed 50 weddings last year...without burning out 🎊 But here’s what really blew me away. Mark didn’t just find an outsourcing system that worked. He found his joy again. If you’re deep in the editing cave, juggling a full client load, and wondering “How long c...

💭 What if the burnout you’re feeling right now…is actually your promotion? You built the business you once dreamt of! 🎉You have the clients, the bookings, the revenue. But somewhere along the way, your time disappeared, your energy tanked, and the dream started to feel like a weight 😔 You’re not broken. You’re just at capacity! That’s not failure. That’s a sign! It means it’s time to run your b...

From drowning in 30 weddings to floating in a river while her VA sent contracts and a wedding from a couple days ago was being culled (by her virtual assistant). In this episode, I sit down with Katie Shaw, a wedding photographer and twin mama, who doubled her income while working 65% less. We dive into how she reclaimed over 223 hours of her time, invested $2100 into support that generated a $70K...

If you’re staring down a mile-long to-do list, still editing 10 hours a day, and wondering how you’re supposed to keep this pace up until the end of the season—this episode is for you. Sara shares the real reason most photographers stay stuck in the hustle-then-crash pattern… and the one number that can change how you work, rest, and grow moving forward. In this short, powerful episode, you’ll lea...

If you’ve ever thought “I just need to hire someone for marketing and I’ll finally feel caught up,” this episode is your intervention—delivered with love, truth, and strategy. Today I’m sharing the biggest mistake I made when I started outsourcing, what it really cost me (time, money, energy), and the shift I wish I made first. If you’re overwhelmed, doing it all yourself, or hiring out of urgency...

In this episode, I’m breaking down one of the most overlooked reasons photographers stay stuck in burnout—even when their business looks amazing from the outside. You’ll discover the key difference between building a photography brand vs. a business , and why values-aligned workflows are the missing link to creative freedom and sustainable income. In this episode, you’ll learn:  • How I delivered...

Ever feel like you’re stuck in “safe mode” on wedding days – shooting what you think you should instead of what truly lights you up? Maybe you crave those soulful, layered images that make your heart skip a beat, but fear, burnout, or the pressure to deliver “must-have” shots keeps you playing small. If you’re ready to break free and capture the real essence of your couples, this episode is your p...

Ever feel like you’re hustling nonstop – shooting, editing, delivering, and still wondering where all your time (+ money) went? Maybe you’re hitting those “six-figure” milestones, but behind the scenes, you’re exhausted, overwhelmed, and missing out on the life you actually want. If you’ve ever felt stuck on the hamster wheel, battling mom guilt, burnout, or the fear of raising your prices, this e...

Real talk: finding a second shooter you can actually trust (who cares as much as you do) can feel like a tall order. Maybe you’ve been burned by “bare minimum” seconds, or you’re stuck in the cycle of doing it all yourself because letting go of control feels scary. But what if you could finally get trusted support, book more dream gigs, and reignite your own creative spark – without sacrificing yo...

What if you could spend just 5–20 minutes today doing something your future self would thank you for — and it led to a massive shift in your photography business? Well... this is your chance. The 2025 Podcast Giveaway is officially LIVE, and I’ve got 3 incredible prizes up for grabs (yup, THREE winners 🙌) 1st Prize: A 1-on-1 personalized coaching session with me ($1000 value) 2nd Prize: Lifetime...

Swipe My Favorite Prompts: How To Capture the Photos Your Couples Will Treasure Most Ever left a session feeling like you missed “the shot” – the one that truly captures your couple’s real story? Or maybe you’ve felt stuck in a rut, using the same prompts and poses, wishing you could create images that feel more meaningful (for your clients and for you)?  If so, you’ll love this quick, actionable...

Let’s face it… editing can feel like a never-ending time suck, but the thought of learning new tech (or letting go of control) can also be downright scary. But what if you could save 50-60% of your editing time, cut your outsourcing costs in half, and finally have space for the things that light you up?  In this episode, I’m sharing my honest, two-year journey with Imagen AI – from total skeptic t...

Ever feel like you’re running on a hamster wheel – shoot, edit, deliver, repeat – while your creativity and energy slowly drain away? You’re not alone. In this episode, I’m sharing the real talk from a recent in-person workshop I ran for a group of photographers in Ontario, where we dove deep into the struggles of burnout, imposter syndrome, and the never-ending to-do list.  I open up about my own...

What if tuning into your body could unlock more creativity, clarity, and connection in your photography work? In this heartfelt episode, I’m joined by photographer and podcast host Danika, for a free-flowing conversation on the role that movement and mindfulness play in helping us stay grounded, inspired, and intentional — both behind the lens and in life. We talk about what movement looks like be...

Ever felt that pit in your stomach when you check your bank account or just totally overwhelmed with how to manage your money in your photography business? You’re not alone.  In this episode, I open up about how a tough financial year – one that started with just $30k in guaranteed revenue for 2024 – became the turning point that completely transformed how I manage money. I share the simple, susta...

Ever wondered how a photographer you admire got “that” shot? The one that stops your scroll and immediately gets you curious? I know I do! And so I figured, why don’t I be that person for someone else and take you behind-the-scenes of my latest wedding in Mexico, so you can steal an idea or two for your next shoot. In this over-the shoulder tutorial, you’ll: Get a behind-the-scenes look at how I p...

I'm hooking you up with t he audio replay from a recent OME alumni Q&A panel call with a few of my Outsourcing Made Easy alumni students: Tia, Jennifer, and Bri. They are crushing experiencing being the embodiment of a time + income abundant photographer - and you get to learn from them directly for free! 📷✨🎉🙌🏻 ​ Get your burning outsourcing questions answered right now by pressing p...

Mom photographers (and photographers that want to work less hard + make more), this bonus episode is for you specifically! (if you want to work fewer hours + STILL make the income you desire). Get your free spot in my once yearly FREE live Masterclass "The 4 Secrets To Becoming a Time + Income Abundant Photographer" And in case you’ve been around here for a while and attended this class...

My once-yearly training + implementation program Outsourcing Made Easy for Photographers is BACK! And today, I’m beyond excited to share a special three-way episode (lol three-way 😉) with two of my incredible students, Bri & Montana. Why the pairing? Because Bri and Montana have not only been hugely successful on their outsourcing journeys and have tons of wisdom to share with you! - like how...