Certified Madness Podcast

Covid-19 (aka Coronavirus). It has stopped us all in our tracks. Literally. For most of us, it happened overnight. When we filmed our previous episode, it was on Monday, March 16th, 2020. There were a few cases reported in the US at that point, but we were all hard at work, living life, going strong. Two days later, things went south. Schools started being shutdown, stay at home orders started being issued, workplaces started closing their doors and grocery store shelves were wiped clean. We were all told to prepare- but not really understanding what exactly we were preparing for- because every state is in a different situation. Panic set in. Covid-19 cases continued to soar, people cancelled events- weddings, parties, conferences... Within days, Covid-19 changed everything.

In this episode of Certified Madness, we're having a conversation about how we're coping, adjusting and getting through the Coronavirus Pandemic. No one really knows how long we will be going through this horrific situation, but one thing is for certain: we have all been affected- and we will most likely be feeling the affects for a long time coming. Of course, we always try to find the humor in every predicament because laughter is how the three of us cope. We are all in the same boat at this scary time, find comfort in knowing that you're not alone in your fear or uncertainty- we are all in this together.

Fear. It's a four-letter bitch. It can stifle and derail you, stop you in your tracks and complete takeover your life. It's seriously the worst. With that said, it's also an essential element to life and business because overcoming fear will be what leads to empowerment, success and truly learning all that you are capable of accomplishing. Don't ignore your fears, embrace them and find a way to work past them. You've got this!

In this episode of Certified Madness, we're chatting all about fear. We're discussing business, fear of failure, pricing, starting out, knowing when to leap, branding and everything in-between.

Yeah, so, we disappeared again. It was unintentional, but hey, life happened. We're three crazy photographers/business owners/mothers/wives/creatives... The crap literally hit the fan and we all fell into survival mode, which forced us to take another step back from recording. In this silly episode, we're talking through everything we've been dealing with the past four months, which is pretty entertaining! We're also chatting all about the amazing Deconstructed Shootout that went down in the desert last week! So much good stuff! Tune in and join the conversation!

After countless messages and comments with requests for us to have an episode on sales, we finally did it! In-Person Sales, to be exact. Aren't you guys all so proud of us? Two of the three of us implement IPS with our photography clients. Which one of us doesn't? Well, you'll just have to listen and find out- and the reason why. Get ready to learn all about In-Person Sales, why it's great for your business and how to avoid leaving money on the table.

In this week's episode of the Certified Madness Podcast, we're chatting all about The Client Experience. We're digging into what makes our client experiences unique and whether or not we consider what we do "boutique". As always, we veer off into a few tangents, including the CARE personality test and how it relates to being a photographer/business owner.

Mistakes. We all make them. What matters most is how we learn, grow and move on from them. It's safe to say that mistakes are inevitable and absolutely necessary- especially when it comes to business. While they can be grueling, unforgiving and downright awful to overcome, they're usually a blessing in disguise. In this episode of the Certified Madness Podcast, we're chatting all about "Learning From Our Mistakes", struggles we've faced and how we learned to pivot and move on.

Guilt is a terrible feeling. And more often than not, no matter how hard we try to avoid it, most of us battle with it. Mom Guilt. Dad Guilt. Money Guilt. Business Guilt. Time Guilt. Guilt, Guilt, GUILT! Unfortunately, most of the time, it's self-inflicted. We put unnecessary pressure and expectations on ourselves, ridicule our own actions and berate ourselves into believing that we are a terrible mom/dad/business owner/human...

The truth is, we're NOT terrible. Guilt is terrible. And it's time that we all take a stand against it and remind ourselves and others that we're doing a good job. Stop feeling guilty and start patting yourself on the back for all that you've done to get you where you are today.

Now that summer is over, we're back at it! We've made some changes, have some incredible guests lined up and some very exciting opportunities in store for all of you! We hope you're as excited as we are to get Certified Madness back on the airwaves! Tune-in to our first episode for Season Two and hear all about what we've been up to, where we went and how we survived our madness!

In this episode of Certified Madness, "Why Your Brand Matters", we're talking all about branding, coming full circle and owning who you are with special guest, Michelle Moore. Building a brand isn't an overnight miracle, it takes time, patience and a lot of self-reflection and discovery. Tune-in this week's episodes and learn, laugh and get inspired with us!

In this episode of Certified Madness, "Why Your Brand Matters", we're talking all about branding, coming full circle and owning who you are with special guest, Michelle Moore. Building a brand isn't an overnight miracle, it takes time, patience and a lot of self-reflection and discovery. Tune-in this week's episodes and learn, laugh and get inspired with us!