Shine and Thrive Photography Podcast

Being self-aware of our emotions can not only help us as business owners but can also help serving our clients to the best of our abilities. We’re all familiar with going from high highs to low lows, having moments of exceptional excitement and then later finding ourselves slide into self-doubt and negative talk. Turns out, there is actually something behind it and it’s the Emotional Transition Cu...

Introspection and looking inwards - two very powerful things that can help you during a time of little or no motivation to find your inner balance and alignment with what you truly want and what makes you happy. I want to help people lead their best lives, but recently I was feeling depleted and didn’t have the motivation to do that. I felt so guilty about it. My body was telling me I needed to ta...

During these uncertain times, many of us are forced to slow down and explore not only ourselves but also our foundations in life. How to be truly present and achieve a level of consciousness that connects you to your inner purpose and allows you to release past traumas? To talk about this, I’ve invited my good friend Stephanie Morrison, whose 6-week meditation course I’ve been recently taking. We...

What stops you from embracing who you are fully and wholeheartedly? How to follow your own unique path unapologetically? We’ve all been held back by something at one point or another, but nothing feels more liberating than finally letting go and embracing what feels the truest to who you are. To shed light on this, I’m joined by Chuy from Chuy Photo, who has experienced all of this first hand and...

It’s all about having the right mindset. In a time when we find ourselves in a lot of uncertainty and self-isolating at home, it can be a great time to ask the right questions like, "How can I be the best that I can be during this time for myself and for others?” I spoke to Viara Mileva, a psychologist-turned-photographer, about great ways that photographers can bring in more income while stu...

In a time of a lot of uncertainty, it’s easy to go down a path of feeling rough, uninspired, and low energy, but it can also lead to self-discovery and, as my guest on today’s episode, Jennifer Moher, says, “Creating art in a time of confusion.” On this episode, Jen and I cover topics that will hopefully uplift and inspire you during this difficult time - everything from embracing authentic ways o...

I’m thrilled to have Sandra Monaco as a guest on this episode of Shine + Thrive, where she shares her story as a wedding photographer and how feeling burnt out and even not feeling like getting out of bed in the mornings led her to embracing outsourcing to see her life and her business change for the better. This episode is all about how to stop playing catch up in your business, putting an end to...

There is something we all do sometimes and it’s complaining and feeling like we are our circumstances. I know what it's like getting stuck in the stories that are replying in your mind that you might not even be aware of. But it’s time to put an end to that. On this quick pep talk episode I want to inspire you to change your mindset towards getting yourself out the circumstances that feel lim...

In this episode I am joined by Julian + Kelly, a husband and wife wedding photographer duo, who know all to well what it’s like to come to a point where your business starts running you and not the other way around. From being overworked and thinking, “This is the year something will change,” and then being consumed in the same hamster wheel all over again (and on top of that, falling very sick be...

Are you wondering, how to authentically document people on wedding days? In this episode, I’m sharing with you my BIGGEST kept secret YET that will transform the way you’re able to connect not only with the bride + groom on wedding days, but also the family and friends. It’s a simple strategy and a real game changer that you can also implement in your workflow to create an even better experience f...

Outsourcing. It’s one of the best things you can do for yourself and your business. It frees up your time to do the things you love AND lets your earn more money. You know I love outsourcing, but it’s time to hear from someone else, too. Jessica Little is a successful wedding photographer who took my “Outsourcing Made Easy for Wedding Photographers” course and on this episode shares her journey an...

Outsourcing has been a game-changer for my business and my personal life which is why I am so passionate about it. And I want YOU to be able to fall in love with outsourcing, too. It is the number one tool that will help you earn more money by working less and allowing you to spend more time on things you enjoy doing most. I have put together real-life examples + real numbers from my own business...

This episode is a little different than usual but it’s about a topic that we can all relate to - mental health. From time to time, we all struggle with feeling low energy, uninspired, even sad and lonely. At times like these, negative self-talk can quickly take over and drive us even further into feeling completely helpless. But know this - whether you have felt like this before or if you’re feeli...

Every photographer comes to a point in their career where they have to face ONE important question - should I generalize or specialize? If you have ever wondered whether you should be photographing everything that comes your way or focus on shooting a particular niche, this episode is for you! By sharing my own experience from both ends of the spectrum, I want to make it easier for YOU to be able...

Let me ask you, is there anything you’ve been trying to let go of but find yourself going back to your old ways? For me, it was my food addiction. Doing a 30-day Candida cleanse allowed me to really look at my eating habits and what was holding me back. So in this episode, I share with you everything I went through, experienced, and learned during this 30-day Candida cleanse. Whether you are someo...

As photographers, we all want our clients to have the best possible experience when working with us. But I was surprised to find out that many photographers weren’t doing this one easy-to-do thing that makes a HUGE difference for the clients. And it has something to do with online wedding galleries. In this episode, I share with you one quick and effective thing you can start doing right NOW that...

Story filters on Instagram - yay or nay? I refuse to use story filters on Instagram and in this episode I talk about the WHY behind it. As the world becomes more digital, we’re reaching a point where so many things we see online have a filter. And while some filters initially were created to have fun, now we’re at a point where we feel less confident in our own skin and showing up raw to the world...

On this episode of the Shine + Thrive podcast, the focus is on chasing “unrealistic” dreams and actually achieving them by streamlining your goal-setting process. The year 2020 is here so let’s get it off to a great start! In this episode, I walk you through my easy-to-follow seven-step process to setting goals and mapping them out in order to make them a reality.  When it comes to dreaming big an...

It’s the end of 2019 and it’s time to look back at the wins and failures of this past year. And what a year it has been! I’m excited to share my experience so that you can learn and get a better insight for setting goals and gaining an even better mindset for personal and business growth in 2020. I love the end of the year and I’m obsessed with New Year’s, and I hope you are as excited to join me...

What is it like to leave a corporate 9-5 job to pursue photography? And what hurdles and obstacles can you face along the way? How long does it take from dreaming of doing something to actually doing it? And why five seconds is all you need to act on something before fear stops you?  In my first episode featuring a guest, I talk to my client-turned-friend Sam from Samantha Joy Photography as she s...

In the seventh episode of Shine + Thrive podcast I talk about tags on social media that photographers expect from their clients and why this isn’t the way to go. While social media tags can be a great tool for marketing your business, it’s not the thing that matters the most. In my experience, I know that creating an unforgettable human experience for my clients is key.  Listen to this episode of...

In this episode of Shine + Thrive podcast, I’m being vulnerable and sharing five screw-ups I’ve had in my business over the past nine years and how I’ve dealt with them. Mistakes in business can sometimes end up costing more than just money. Sometimes a mistake can lead to an unhappy client and as business owners, none of us want that, am I right? This episode is all about showing how you too can...

Money can be such a tricky topic - we all want to make more of it but you know what? In order to do that, you have make a change and do it now! Yes, start right now! In this episode of my Shine + Thrive podcast I share actionable steps that you can take as a wedding photographer to earn more money every year and grow your business. Do you want to increase your prices but find yourself asking, &quo...

The fourth episode of my Shine + Thrive podcast is all about the in-between moments on a wedding day that will allow you to get the most authentic and memorable photos for your couples. Listen for 10 things to keep an eye out for and hear some of the things I have learned to do and not to do over the years shooting weddings. If you get value out of this episode, please make sure to take a screensh...

In this episode, I'm going to take you on a quick, but very deep dive into how you can figure out your editing style as a wedding photographer + stay true to it.  This topic can feel heavy at times and that's mainly because as photographers (and I would know because I have felt the same things you're feeling), we are our own worst critics and until you put some boundaries in for you...