In this episode of the Creativ Rise Podcast, Joey interviews Christy Speers (formerly Christy Johnston) about what it really looks like to build a thriving, 6 figure wedding and brand based creative business — and why she almost let fear keep her from the life she has now.

They unpack:

✅ How Christy built a business with 7-year long retainers

✅ Her pivot from international weddings to working with global brands

✅ What it’s like getting hundreds of inquiries a year — and how she handled it

✅ Her role in helping launch a clean water non-profit

✅ And the hard lessons she’s learned along the way

PLUS:

→ Her biggest wedding shoot disaster (and how she saved it)

→ Why she left weddings — and what she’s doing to go back

→ How she structures shoots that lead to repeat brand clients

→ The biggest lie creatives believe about self-employment

This is one of the most honest convos we’ve had on the show — if you’re a creative struggling with fear, indecision, or how to scale smart, Christy’s story will encourage you!

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