Episodes

Happy New Year friends! This week we’re at the Creative Educator Conference in Dallas. While we’re not back to publishing full episodes just yet, I did want to pop in here to share the value of in-person education and the heart behind why I’m passionat...

Passive income has a nice ring to it, but what all does it entail and how do you even get started? Brooke Michelle joins us to share how she built multiple passive revenue models in her own photography business based on her audience. In this episode, she shares the benefits of passive income, how to decide what to create, and how to get started in building your products: both digital and physical. Building Passive Income in Your Business We’ve all heard the buzz and excitement about passive in...

It’s that time of year where you’re considering your plans and goals for the new year—but have you figured out the best way for you to approach this in your own business? Joy Michelle joins us to explore what wrapping up your year in business as a CEO ...

Are you considering attending an in-person event, like a workshop, retreat, or conference for your business? If so, there are a few things to consider to make it worth the time and money investment! In today’s episode, I’m sharing what to look for when selecting your in-person event and what to do when you’re there! The Value of In-Person Events for Your Business After years of attending in-person events for my business, I’ve found so much value in the education and the connections I’ve gained...

Are you setting your schedule to align with what your body needs? In today’s episode, Candice Coppola joins us to discuss how she sets her own schedule with themed weeks and listens to her body so that she shows up as the best version of herself for he...

We’ve all felt the expectations that other business owners have placed on us that in order to be successful we have to get up early, run our businesses like they say, and so many other things that just may not fit our brands. In today’s episode,

Is it time to pivot in your business? Maybe you’re shifting into the education space, but fears and hesitations are holding you back. In today’s episode, Brandee Garr of The Wedding Pro CEO joins us to share her own experience with pivoting and how she...

If you have a hard time sticking to a structured schedule in your business, yet you’re constantly being told that your way is wrong, today’s episode is for you. Photographer and educator Quianna Marie joins us to share a behind the scenes look at her d...

As entrepreneurs, our businesses are able to flex with big transitions in life as long as we’re making them work for us. If you’re a fan of seeing the behind the scenes or day in the life of other business owners, this is for you! In this episode,

Are you teetering on the line of burnout? As a business owner, it’s hard to not only admit that you’re in a phase of burnout, but it’s even harder to work through and overcome it. Join me in this episode, as I share about my own experience in burnout,

VIP days are becoming more and more popular in the creative space and for good reason! Jordan Gill of Systems Saved Me joins us to share why VIP days are essential for service providers and how you can incorporate them into your business, even if you’re a busy entrepreneur. Jordan is an operations consultant and the founder of Systems Saved Me where she helps burnt out service providers replace their monthly retainers into virtual VIP days. She has a program called Done in a Day, where she supp...

Is launching a podcast on your dream list of things to do this year, yet you’re overcome with fear each time you think about it? In today’s episode, my own podcast producer, Haylee Gaffin of Gaffin Creative joins us to share her thoughts on if the podc...

What could diversifying your revenue streams do for you in your business? Could it offer you more time or even more money? Could it grow your team? There are so many benefits to diversifying your revenue streams and in today’s episode, Elizabeth McCravy joins us to share her approach to building multiple revenue streams in her business! Today’s episode is brought to you by my ebook for creative educators! It can be overwhelming to start on the path to becoming a creative educator. In this ebook...

Is there something that’s holding you back from becoming a creative educator? Maybe it’s the lack of guidance or experience you have in creating educational offerings—I’m here to help! In today’s episode, Tori Kelner shares how joining The Creative Edu...

As each of my students come into The Creative Educator Academy, it’s such a wonderful feeling to watch their journey as they become creative educators! Anna Wright of Anna Kay Photography joins us to share why she joined The Creative Educator Academy,

Adding education to your creative business is a valuable way to utilize your expertise and scale your business, but only if you understand how to properly educate others. Today, Joy Michelle joins us to share about her educational journey, what she’s loved about adding education to her creative business, and the most valuable takeaways she’s had as a student in The Creative Educator Academy by Laylee Emadi. Listen in to hear how The Creative Educator Academy helped her develop valuable curricul...

If you’re ready to expand your revenue streams inside your creative business by offering educational services, today’s episode is for you! There are a few key mistakes that new educators make when they’re just getting started and today’s episode will h...

As you consider adding education into your creative business, how do conferences and speaking play a role in that journey? In today’s episode, James and Jess join me to share a behind the scenes look at building and creating their latest venture, Thrive Photo Conference. Today’s episode is brought to you by my ebook for creative educators! It can be overwhelming to start on the path to becoming a creative educator. In this ebook, you’ll learn about the mistakes that are holding creatives back f...

Are you optimizing the time you have to work in your business by planning ahead? In this highly requested episode, I’m sharing exactly how I organize and schedule out my week, beginning with a big picture overview and detailing it down to the day! Listen in as I highlight my planning process, important routines and rituals in my business, and hacks for staying focused. Today’s episode is brought to you by my Scheduling for Success 101 Workbook and Video Training. Scheduling for Success is my si...

Are you utilizing video as a content type and resource in your business? In today’s episode, Tyler Herrinton joins us to discuss creating video for different platforms, which ones you should spend your time on,

Over the two and a half years, we’ve released 99 episodes, which sometimes feels unbelievable. It’s hard to remember a time when we weren’t producing content for So, Here’s the Thing, so I decided that episode 100 would be a great time to take a moment...

If you haven’t built a business with a solid foundation, you may find yourself struggling to be both profitable and sustainable. As entrepreneurs, it’s so important to be armed with the building blocks for a sustainable business while having guidance w...

If you’ve been in the creative industry, you’ve seen just how many creatives have pivoted into education over the last two years. Some educators have created valuable and educational resources, while others have offered lackluster content that probably...

If you’re ready to spend dedicated time on your business, finding motivation in your everyday environment can be hard. That’s where working retreats can plan a major role in the success of moving your business forward! In today’s episode,