After an unplanned break from the mic, I'm back on The Brand Photographer's Lounge, and I'm keeping it real about why I pressed pause. In this episode, I open up about what pulled me away, the mindset hurdles that crept in, and the small but powerful shifts I'm making to bring more structure (and joy) back into my business.

If you've ever felt stuck in the busy cycle of client work, or caught yourself making excuses that keep you from doing the things you actually love, this one will resonate. Join me as I share the lessons I've learned, what's changing behind the scenes, and how I'm re-finding my rhythm.

Timestamps:

00:00 – Welcome back to the podcast 00:36 – Why I stopped recording episodes 01:15 – Getting stuck in my own head 02:01 – Calling out my own excuses 02:45 – Returning with new energy and focus 03:53 – Lessons from a busy season 05:00 – Clearing my inbox and rediscovering time blocking 06:32 – The relief of structure and productivity 07:40 – Advice for photographers in busy season 09:00 – Protecting time and managing deadlines 10:42 – Avoiding burnout and finding breathing space 12:38 – Exciting milestone: going limited 13:43 – Looking ahead to future podcast plans 14:30 – Wrapping up and what's next