DANGEROUSLY GOOD STORIES

⚠️ Note: This episode originally aired under the Intentional Documentary® name. We're keeping it here because Davina's reflections on faith, creative purpose, and personal expression still hold deep relevance for those navigating visibility, service, and showing up fully.

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What happens when you stop editing who you are and start showing up fully expressed?

In this conversation, Davina Fear shares how a faith-led mission trip with her family, a shift away from social media, and a daily email practice became a catalyst for living more fully expressed. Together, we explore how documentary photography, soulful marketing, and personal storytelling all converge as forms of service to others and to self.

This episode offers a glimpse into what it really means to let go of performance and share the truth of who you are.

Topics covered:

• How Davina redefined service through a faith-led family trip to an orphanage in Mexico
• Her transition away from social media and toward a daily email practice
• Using email as a space to share spiritual identity, creative voice, and life lessons
• Navigating fear around visibility, faith, and being "too much"
• A conversation on photography as soul work — and how showing up fully changes how we connect
• Why trusting personal inspiration matters (and how to act on it)

Connect with Davina + access the archived episode resources here: → dangerouslygoodstories.com/intentional-documentary-archive

⚠️ Note: This episode is from the Intentional Documentary® era. I've kept it in the public archive because it's a refreshingly honest conversation about creativity, memory, identity, and making meaning with your camera — even when no one's watching.

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What if your most meaningful photos aren't the most "perfect" ones?

In this conversation, I speak with photographer Angela Yarbrough about making honest pictures — the kind that hold memory, identity, and emotional truth. We talk about moving away from performance-based sharing, tuning out perfectionism, and documenting life not for likes, but for legacy.

Angela shares how stepping back from Facebook changed her creative voice, why she no longer filters out the messy or emotional moments, and how she's intentionally raising her son with a love for memory and storytelling.

If you're trying to live and share more honestly, this episode invites you to trust the stories you're already living.

Topics we explore:

• Angela's photography journey, from military life to motherhood
• Why she chose not to pursue documentary photography professionally (for now)
• Stepping away from Facebook and reclaiming creative self-trust
• Sharing beyond motherhood: documenting herself, her partner, her adventures
• Letting go of perfectionism and social media metrics
• The emotional and practical reasons behind printing photos
• Teaching her son about memory, love, and legacy through journaling and images
• What she learned from working with models — and how it improved her family photography
• The "favorite photo ever" and the layered story behind it
• How to stay connected to your truth even in saturated or trend-driven spaces

Connect with Angela + access the free Mini Mag for this episode, along with other archived episode resources here: → dangerouslygoodstories.com/intentional-documentary-archive

⚠️ Note: This episode is from the Intentional Documentary® era. I've kept it in the archive because it explores what it means to grow on your own terms — creatively, personally, and professionally — even after you've "made it."

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Kirsten Lewis has spent nearly two decades traveling the world as a working photographer. In this conversation, we look past the dream-life version of "success" to talk about what she's still reaching for.

From evolving goals to artistic self-trust, this episode is a grounded and honest reflection on what it means to stay committed to growth, even when the outside world thinks you've already arrived.

Topics

• What early dreams in photography often leave out
• The reality of full-time travel as a creative
• Why external recognition doesn't mean the work is done
• Kirsten's reflections on creative identity and artistic fulfillment
• What holds photographers back from meaningful growth
• The one trait her most successful students share
• Evolving alongside your partner when you work in the same field
• Behind the scenes of the Documentary Family Awards

Connect with Kirsten + access the archived episode resources here: → dangerouslygoodstories.com/intentional-documentary-archive

⚠️ Note: This episode is from the Intentional Documentary® era and reflects a business-focused season of my work. I've kept it here because it explores creativity, visibility, and meaningful teaching through story and sound — especially relevant for anyone expanding into filmmaking or building community through workshops.

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Allison Redmon didn't plan to become a family filmmaker, but a move across the world and a background in music quietly paved the way.

In this episode, she shares how she became booked out in a small town in Saudi Arabia through beginner-level photography workshops — and how that work grew into a thriving creative business rooted in story, sound, and service.

Whether you're film-curious or simply building a slower, more meaningful way to share your work, Allison's story offers a grounded look at what's possible.

Topics covered:

• How Allison transitioned from band director to filmmaker and educator
• Her approach to filming and photographing the same session (and staying present)
• Why music is the emotional backbone of her films
• Behind the scenes of her Filming Life Academy Masterclass
• Smart strategies for teaching beginner photography workshops
• How workshops became her most successful marketing channel
• Teaching from lived experience instead of perfection
• Why one "imperfect" photo of her with her kids is now iconic

Connect with Allison + access the archived episode resources here: → dangerouslygoodstories.com/intentional-documentary-archive

⚠️ Note: This is a legacy episode from the Intentional Documentary® era. I've kept it here because it offers a grounded framework for building heart-led workshops or offerings, especially for creatives and care professionals shifting how they serve.

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Workshops don't begin and end with your curriculum, and they're rarely just about the content. In this solo episode, I walk you through seven key phases to consider when building a beginner-friendly photography workshop or any new product or service in your business.

Whether you're just starting or want to refine what you're already offering, this episode will help you build with more clarity, connection, and sustainability.

Topics covered:

• The 7 key phases for sustainable workshop planning
• How workshops can build trust, connection, and visibility
• Common myths that hold people back from teaching
• Why you don't need to master every camera to be an effective educator
• What to do between "sold out" and "show up" to deepen connection
• The role of stories in your teaching, not just techniques
• Smart ways to follow up with workshop attendees
• Why small workshops can be more valuable than packed ones
• Using this framework for any offering, not just workshops

Access all active archived episode resources here: → dangerouslygoodstories.com/intentional-documentary-podcast-archive

⚠️ Note: This is a legacy episode from the Intentional Documentary® era. I've kept it here because it offers a grounded, human-centered approach to launching — a short-term, focused way to sell your work, especially helpful for small biz creatives, care professionals, service-providers aiming to drive revenue without sacrificing their well-being.

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If the word "launch" makes you feel like you need a fancy funnel or a huge audience, this conversation will meet you gently and practically.

Kyla Roma breaks down what launching really means: simply sharing your work in a way that builds trust, connection, and momentum.

We talk about aligning your goals with your capacity, showing up consistently without pressure, and how to create a rhythm for sharing your offers that actually feels good.

This is for the creatives, the rebuilders, the service-providers who want to invite people in without burning out.

Topics covered:

• Why launching isn't just for big brands or online courses
• What a sustainable, repeatable launch process can look like
• Rethinking what "success" means for your first (or fifth) launch
• Kyla's impromptu "launch menu" — a customizable framework for real life
• How to build an audience in between launches
• Why it's better to repeat what works than constantly create new
• Simple visibility practices to stay top of mind
• How launching is more about teaching and connecting than selling
• Kyla's reflections on preserving family memories and her iconic photo story

Where is Kyla now?

Kyla Roma is still guiding creative entrepreneurs, service-providers, and care professionals toward sustainable business growth with empathy at the center. As a neurodivergent, LGBTQ+, Canadian business owner and longtime marketing strategist, she continues to help clients build revenue in ways that honour both their mental health and their season of life.

Through Kyla Roma Creative, she's supported over 600 founders in finding clarity, consistency, and freedom — not just in their work, but in how they live.

Connect with Kyla + access the archived episode resources here: → dangerouslygoodstories.com/intentional-documentary-archive

⚠️ Note: This episode is from the Intentional Documentary® era. I've kept it in the archive because it's a generous, story-rich conversation about creativity, motherhood, and the power of personal projects to reconnect you with meaning and momentum.

If you're feeling creatively stuck or emotionally flat, this one's a gentle recharge.

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Stacey Ilyse shares how her personal projects have helped her reconnect with her kids, sharpen her craft, and find unexpected meaning in everyday moments. From 365 challenges in the dead of winter to underwater photography and self-portraiture, Stacey opens up about what it takes to stay creatively nourished over time.

We also explore how showing up honestly in your own story invites clients, students, and even your own children to see their lives differently — and document more bravely.

Topics covered:

• The emotional and artistic fuel behind Stacey's 365 project
• Using photography to stay present in long winters and motherhood's messiness
• Connecting with her daughter through playful engagement, not posing
• When the camera becomes part of you (and your kids welcome it)
• Why it's okay to help moments along — and they're still honest
• Letting clients see what's possible through your personal work
• Mentoring photographers through creative ruts and artistic self-doubt
• Breaking through fears (like underwater work and "ugly" indoor light)
• Stacey's workshop Breaking the Glass Ceiling and why it works
• The story behind her iconic self-portrait in bed with her daughters + what it captures about fleeting seasons in motherhood

Connect with Stacey + access the free Mini Mag for this episode, along with other archived episode resources here: → dangerouslygoodstories.com/intentional-documentary-archive

⚠️ Content Note: This episode includes discussion of sudden child loss, including hospital and funeral imagery.

If you're in a tender season, grieving your own loss, or simply not resourced to hold this right now, it's okay to skip.

Please take care of your heart. Come back when and if it feels supportive.

⚠️ Another Note: This episode is from the Intentional Documentary® era. I've kept it in the public archive because Brittni's story is a powerful testament to memory, motherhood, and healing after sudden loss.

This one's tender. Deep. And unforgettable.

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When Brittni Schroeder lost her teenage son, Gage, in 2017 to a tragic accident, her world changed forever, and I couldn't help but wonder:

How are the thousands of photos she has of Gage and her family shaping her healing journey?

This is a conversation about love, meaning, loss, and the irreplaceable value of documenting what matters most.

Topics we touched on:

• Brittni's journey into photography — and her love for documenting teens
• The shift in motherhood she felt two years before Gage's passing
• Why she believes "to heal, you must serve"
• The birth of the Gage Schroeder Compassion Foundation + Club
• How storytelling through service keeps Gage's legacy alive
• The unexpected medium she turns to most when she misses him
• Her perspective on printing photos and writing down memories
• The tough but beautiful hospital and funeral images — and why she wanted them
• Her vivid mental image of Gage and what she wishes she had documented
• Advice for parents and photographers who want to preserve what matters now

Connect with Brittni + access the free Mini Mag for this episode, along with other archived episode resources here: → dangerouslygoodstories.com/intentional-documentary-archive

⚠️ Note: This episode is from the Intentional Documentary® era. I've kept it in the archive because it's a quiet reminder to hold on to the kind words, the ones that help you keep going when doubt creeps in.

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This short episode is about something simple but powerful: holding on to the kind words you receive from your clients, customers, and other important people in your life.

I share a story about being called "fluff," how I almost spiraled during a product launch, and what helped me come back to myself. Spoiler: it wasn't strategy. It was the words I had saved that reminded me of what's real.

You'll hear why I started curating those words into one central space and how you can do the same.

Whether you're running a business or service or simply expressing yourself in the world, this practice will ground you.

Topics:

• What to do with the kind words people send you
• Why praise often feels fleeting and criticism sticks
• A creative resilience practice for when self-doubt hits
• The Spark Book and how I use it
• Why emotional documentation matters too

Access all active archived episode resources here: → dangerouslygoodstories.com/intentional-documentary-podcast-archive

⚠️ Note: This episode is from the Intentional Documentary® era and speaks most directly to photographers building a documentary family business. I've kept it in the archive for those still navigating pricing with clarity, confidence, and care.

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Pricing your photography work can feel like one of the hardest parts of building a business. In this conversation, Ashleigh Raddatz of Documentary Family Photography Worldwide shares the mindset shifts, practical strategies, and real talk she wishes more photographers heard when setting prices.

We cover starting from scratch, transitioning to pricing for profit, setting expectations with clients, and her take on IPS vs. online galleries. This is a conversation that helps you reconnect with your value, take charge of your client experience, and price your work with confidence.

Topics:

• Ashleigh's story of moving to Germany and growing a documentary family photography business
• The two-fold mission behind DFP Worldwide
• Why traditional pricing formulas miss the mark
• A fresh take on pricing at the start of your business
• The mindset piece photographers often overlook
• IPS vs. online galleries — time tracking and what actually works
• Communicating value without sounding "salesy"
• How to confidently upsell and still feel like yourself
• Standing firm on pricing without chasing every inquiry
• Ashleigh's "Holy Sh*t Break-Even Analysis" tool
• Her iconic photo — and the story behind the moment

Connect with Ashleigh + access the archived episode resources here: → dangerouslygoodstories.com/intentional-documentary-archive