Tried & True With A Dash of Woo

Have feedback? Text us! Sign up for UNAVOIDABLE on Dec 10th here! Show Notes: If you’ve been wondering what senior photography in 2026 is really shaping up to look like - beyond the surface-level chatter and the Instagram guesses - this episode is going to feel like a breath of fresh air.  I brought together five incredible senior photographers from across the country for a roundtable-style conver...

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Have feedback? Text us! Looking for 1:1 support in 2026?  Grab a free all with Renee HERE to chat about options. ABOUT THIS EPISODE: If midlife health and self trust have been on your mind, this episode will hit home. I sit down with Courtney Townley, host of Grace and Grit and author of The Consistency Code, to explore why so many women feel burned out, dysregulated and disconnected from themselv...

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Have feedback? Text us! In this fiery solo episode, I’m breaking down why waiting for signs, perfect alignment, or endless clarity rituals is keeping you stuck — and why decisive action is the real activator that rewires your brain, shifts your energy, and moves you closer to the life and business you want. Inside, I share: The dark side of manifestation culture (and why it keeps entrepreneurs bro...

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Have feedback? Text us! LINKS: The Photo Bundle (one week only) Senior Sunday Content Fuel  Her AI Waitlist Book a 1:1 AI Strategy Call  Get on my Email List Watch this episode on YouTube This week’s episode dives into photography business strategy for the busy seasons and beyond. I’m sharing a personal update on how my own business has shifted this year and what I’m seeing across my coaching clie...

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Have feedback? Text us! GRAB THE BLOG BIBLE If blogging makes your brain shut down faster than Lightroom on an old laptop, you're going to want to hear this.  In this episode, I sit down with Danielle Johnson of Defy Creative Co. to talk about blogging for photographers in a way that doesn’t suck the soul out of your day. Danielle shares how she went from burnt-out wedding photographer to blo...

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Have feedback? Text us! What if the key to transforming your life isn't just positive thinking but actually lies deeper in your nervous system? When Kathryn Spears walked away from her "dream job" in marketing, she discovered that beneath her perfectionism, overachieving, and workaholism lay trauma responses that kept her disconnected from her body and true self. In this mind-openin...

Have feedback? Text us! Apply for Elevate: https://reneebowen.com/elevate before June 27th! What does it really mean to live an authentic life that defies traditional labels and expectations? In this episode, I sit down with author and podcaster Seline Shenoy to explore what she calls the "nomadic soul" — a framework for embracing change, creativity, and personal growth on your own terms...

Have feedback? Text us! Feeling like no one is booking you right now? You’re not alone, but the economy isn’t the excuse you think it is. In this solo episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on what’s really going on when your inbox is quiet, and how to shift your mindset, energy, and strategy to start attracting clients fast. You’ll learn: Why your energy might be repelling clients without you real...

Have feedback? Text us! What if the very thing you're avoiding is the thing that sets you free? In this solo episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on a conversation that’s long overdue — especially in the self-help, coaching, and creative entrepreneurship world. We’ve been sold a watered-down version of alignment that’s starting to feel like permission to do nothing. But let me say it loud an...

Have feedback? Text us! If you've ever wondered why you're not landing the brand photography jobs you dream about, this episode is a must-listen. I sat down with Karen Williams—keynote speaker, course creator, and CEO of Black Visual Queen—to get the insider perspective most photographers never get access to. Karen isn’t a photographer herself—she’s the one in the room when big brands ar...

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Have feedback? Text us! Today, Taylor Aller shares her journey as a multi-potentialite who built a six-figure business without social media, revealing how to balance multiple passions without burnout through strategic planning and alignment with core values - and you're gonna love it! We cover: • The key to managing multiple passions: "Don't do everything at once and don't do i...

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Have feedback? Text us! We all have the ability to create whatever it is we desire, but many of us keep creating more of what we don't want because we focus on our current reality instead of where we want to go. • Thoughts are not innocent – they send signals and place orders with the universe • Neediness repels while magnetism comes from audacity and taking up space • What you rehearse, you...

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Have feedback? Text us! Welcome to this juicy episode of Tried & True with a Dash of Woo ! In this conversation with trauma-informed data analyst and operations strategist Kelsey Silver , we dive into how to track metrics that actually matter—without triggering your nervous system or falling into spreadsheet chaos. At [03:15], Kelsey explains how our resistance to numbers often stems from trau...