Shine and Thrive Photography Podcast

I don’t know about you, But if I can avoid a painful experience simply by learning from somebody else’s story…. Sign. me. up! It’s also the reason I’m an open book when it comes to my own challenges and mistakes, because I’m always thinking about how my story can ultimately help someone else avoid what I went through #silverlinings. And today is one of those days where I’m sharing a story that I K...

Today, I want to talk about the difference between struggling photographers and time and income abundant photographers. Yesterday, I watched a show called "Million Dollar Listing" and it got me thinking about success and abundance. There was a couple on the show who seemed to have it all - a successful real estate business, a beautiful house, and all the material possessions one could de...

Imagine being able to work as little as 2 to 4 hours a day and still run a thriving six figure photography business (← yep, read that again) 🤯 This has been my reality and the reality of many of my Outsourcing Made Easy students for a while now… I remember feeling like nobody could do things as well as I could in my business…  Like it was a badge of honor to do everything myself… Like my clients...

I LOVE a good student success story and this one with Katie Silva, one of my Outsourcing Made Easy students, gives me all the feels! Come on a journey with us to discover how Katie was able to transform her life and business through OME these past few years, plus her advice for starting your own outsourcing journey (whatever that may look like for you!)... Tune in to learn… Katie’s pre-Outsourcing...

Have you ever thought about beginning to outsource in your photography business but didn't take action on it because you wondered what the cost would be and if it would be worth it? If you are stuck in a world of burn out, and overwhelm, while not making the income you need and desire as a photographer, then this episode is a MUST LISTEN. Hit play now to find out the true cost of outsourcing,...

Who doesn’t love a good student success story? Especially one this inspiring! This week I’m talking with Rachel Bowman – photographer, mom of two, and student of my program, Outsourcing Made Easy. We’ll be diving into her incredible journey and how she was able to gain back so much time freedom, financial freedom, and creative freedom through the program, in just 10 months. Tune in to discover… Wh...

How can a photographer know if they are ready to start outsourcing in their business? Also, is it worth it? After all, it can be scary to let go of control, and also let go of some of the money you've earned, but as you learned in the last episode it's possible to train someone to do tasks exactly how you do them, and you're leaving money on the table if you're not outsourcing...

If you a burnt-out and overwhelmed photographer, and you're not sure how to stay sane right now, then this episode was literally made for you! Jess is one of my Alumni students from my Outsourcing Made Easy for Photographers program and she shares how she went from working long hours 7 days a week, missing precious time with her husband and 2 boys, and just feeling plain overworked to sunshin...

At the start of the year, you get all excited to finally start shooting again, and for the opportunity to get creative. You really believe that this year will be different than the last. Meaning, you won't get overworked and burnt out because you feel like you are more organized than you were last year and you made a promise to yourself that your health and life is a priority and that burnout...

I’ve been waiting for the right time to share this. I’m not going to lie– it feels pretty vulnerable for me to share. But I know that vulnerability = connection, and if I can help just ONE person feel less alone by sharing my story, it’s all worth it to me! If you’re a mom photographer trying to balance motherhood and work… Or if you just want to discover how you can earn more and work less…  This...

I didn’t expect this! My mind is still blown about the 11 powerful life lessons that my recent 10-year anniversary trip with Rory taught me…💍 In just 11 days! That’s like 1 profound lesson a day! …But that’s exactly what happened.  Rory and I recently spent a week vacationing in France and Belgium to celebrate us and the life we’ve built together! ✈️ And while getting a minimum of 25k steps a day...

Have you ever shown up to a photoshoot already picturing exactly what shots you’re going to take… How the light is going to hit your subject’s face and illuminate their eyes… How the silhouette of the tree branches is going to frame the sky… How you’re going to get the perfect backdrop of that stunning beach… Only for the shots to not work out and nothing goes as planned? 😰 *Cue panic* 🚨 I’ve be...

Want to know how Kimberly was able to make $8000 from just 1 day of shooting? 💰💰💰 Oh, and plot twist–she did it with mini-sessions. 🤯 If you had told Kimberly, a branding photographer, a few years ago that she could make that kind of money from mini-sessions… She wouldn’t have believed you. Like many photographers, she’d written off mini-sessions as “they are just so much work for so little pr...

Do you ever doubt your own abilities as a photographer and wonder if your couples are going to be happy with your photos? 😰 Haley, a wedding photographer and one of my past students, was in this exact position not too long ago. She loved being a wedding photographer, but weddings made her constantly feel on-edge.  She’d stress about getting the perfect shot of the dress and the ring because that’...

I’m gonna be real with you. I’ve been feeling like I’m in an awkward stage in my business right now. And by awkward, I mean… I’ve been feeling a heaviness around not having everything figured out yet with the direction I’m taking my business I’ve been feeling like I have SO MANY ideas, but confused on which ones to focus on - so I end up stalling I’ve been feeling like my world has been turned ups...

I recently spoke to my friend Madeline Evergreen, an expert in human design, about how we can use this tool to understand ourselves and our deepest desires better so that we can create a life and business we love ON PURPOSE. Madeline’s story is wild–she used human design to undo 95% of her chronic health struggles that she’d been experiencing since birth– in 1 month . 🤯 Not only that, but she als...

Do you ever have burning questions about your photography business that you wish you could just get the answer to NOW? Maybe you want clarity on the nitty-gritty details of your photography business, like what type of social media content to create, or whether it’s worth it to study the Instagram algorithm, or whether ads are better than giveaways. Well the thing is, sometimes what you need more t...

Want to know how I made $25K from hosting the EXACT same workshop 4 times? Believe it or not, this is totally possible for you, too! But starting this education branch of your business can also bring on serious doubts. You might worry no one will buy after all that hard work, or that you’re not good at teaching, or that you’ll struggle to balance mentoring with shooting. The truth is getting start...

Have you been considering getting started with mentoring other photographers through 1-on-1 sessions, hosting workshops, or creating your first online course? Mentoring others can be a really lucrative and rewarding path for you as a photographer. But here’s what no one tells you: mentoring others isn’t meant for everyone! It’s easy to see the $369k in revenue I’ve made as a photography mentor and...

Do you want to hear my full story of how I was able to generate $369k to date just from mentoring, workshops + courses? In this episode, I’m sharing my step-by-step timeline of how I started my education business and what happened each step of the way for me! I know that number might seem daunting, but it wasn’t an overnight success. I’m sharing this behind the scenes peek with you so you can witn...

In this week’s live Ask Me Anything in the Shine + Thrive Photography Community on facebook I covered: Honest thoughts of where I am right now in life/business How to recognize if you are making decisions from a place of alignment or misalignment The foundation that needs to be strong for your business to be successful! A BRILLIANT free resources if you’re interesting in diversifying your income a...

Want to know how a simple giveaway helped me make $28,000 in wedding retainers in just 1 month? Then this week’s episode is for you!  Contrary to what you might think, giveaways don’t make you look desperate or like you don’t have enough business. With just a bit of planning, giveaways can create huge leverage in your business. In this week’s episode, I’m going to show you exactly what I did in my...

Do you ever find yourself wondering if you’re on the path to success with your photography business? Then this week’s episode is for you. I asked 6 wildly successful photographers to answer this question: “What’s the ONE thing you need to create a successful photography business in 2024?” In this episode, you’ll hear some hard-won lessons from 6 photographers with 6 completely different points of...

I recently heard a mind-blowingly simple but powerful marketing idea at a business conference that all photographers need to know about – so I’ve dedicated a whole podcast episode to it! Tune into this week’s episode to learn how this marketing idea helped me book 8 new clients in just 2 weeks, WITHOUT adding too much extra work to my plate (and how it can for you too!) Plus more tips, mindset shi...

It’s time we talk about one of the most underrated tools available to us as photographers and business owners…cosmic design! Join me and my special guest this week (certified astrologer and psychic medium) Sheetal Story, as she guides us through how to receive powerful and aligned ideas for your photography business in 2024 through the power of astrology + numerology. Tune in to discover… An intro...