One of the biggest challenges that female creative entrepreneurs face is the creation of healthy habits and routines. My guest today is the incredible Jessica Massey of the Hustle Sanely brand, joining me to discuss why these habits are so crucial to supporting your creative lifestyle. We are sharing our own stories of developing habits and routines, while also navigating motherhood and entrepreneurship. 

The Shoot It Straight Podcast is brought to you by Sabrina Gebhardt, photographer and educator. Join us each week as we discuss what it’s like to be a female creative entrepreneur while balancing entrepreneurship and motherhood. If you’re trying to find balance in this exciting place you’re in, yet willing to talk about the hard stuff too, Shoot It Straight Podcast is here to share practical and tangible takeaways to help you shoot it straight. 

Review the full show notes and transcript at https://sabrinagebhardt.com/podcast

This episode is brought to you by The Round Table, a community built for female photographers who want to continue growing their business while forging industry friendships along the way! Every month, you get access to three new pieces of content covering a vast variety of topics from myself and guest speakers. Come join us and get access to the content and private Facebook community!

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Today we are talking about something that basically everybody wants: to make more money and to book more clients. I’m sharing what I believe is the easiest way to create more business for yourself, yet is so often overlooked by photographers and entrepreneurs. I’m hoping that today’s episode will relieve some of the stress and sticky points around marketing yourself, and make it easy to connect with your audience and bring in more bookings. 

The Shoot It Straight Podcast is brought to you by Sabrina Gebhardt, photographer and educator. Join us each week as we discuss what it’s like to be a female creative entrepreneur while balancing entrepreneurship and motherhood. If you’re trying to find balance in this exciting place you’re in, yet willing to talk about the hard stuff too, Shoot It Straight Podcast is here to share practical and tangible takeaways to help you shoot it straight.

Review the full show notes and transcript at https://sabrinagebhardt.com/podcast

This episode is brought to you by The Round Table, a community built for female photographers who want to continue growing their business while forging industry friendships along the way! Every month, you get access to three new pieces of content covering a vast variety of topics from myself and guest speakers. Come join us and get access to the content and private Facebook community!

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If you notice that your calendar is a bit emptier and business is moving slower than usual, it’s not just you. In today’s episode, I’m sharing a candid interview with my business bestie Colie James, and we are discussing what photographers and business owners can do to deal with a recession. We are sharing our best suggestions for what you can do today to proactively prepare yourself for slower business seasons. 

The Shoot It Straight Podcast is brought to you by Sabrina Gebhardt, photographer and educator. Join us each week as we discuss what it’s like to be a female creative entrepreneur while balancing entrepreneurship and motherhood. If you’re trying to find balance in this exciting place you’re in, yet willing to talk about the hard stuff too, Shoot It Straight Podcast is here to share practical and tangible takeaways to help you shoot it straight. 

Review the full show notes and transcript at https://sabrinagebhardt.com/podcast

This episode is brought to you by The Round Table, a community built for female photographers who want to continue growing their business while forging industry friendships along the way! Every month, you get access to three new pieces of content covering a vast variety of topics from myself and guest speakers. Come join us and get access to the content and private Facebook community!

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Summer is here and the fall busy season is just around the corner. In today’s episode, I’m discussing one of my greatest tips for managing your busy season and getting your time back: outsourcing your editing. I’m sharing why it is so important to start with an editor right now in order to get back years of your life and so much of your energy. 

The Shoot It Straight Podcast is brought to you by Sabrina Gebhardt, photographer and educator. Join us each week as we discuss what it’s like to be a female creative entrepreneur while balancing entrepreneurship and motherhood. If you’re trying to find balance in this exciting place you’re in, yet willing to talk about the hard stuff too, Shoot It Straight Podcast is here to share practical and tangible takeaways to help you shoot it straight. 

Review the full show notes and transcript at https://sabrinagebhardt.com/podcast

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It’s the first week of summer, and you’re running a household and a business. It can feel like a lot, but you want it to feel easy. How do you do it? In this episode, I’m going to share with you my approach to creating a summer of ease and grace that allows me to spend quality time with my family and still show up for my clients. 

The Shoot It Straight Podcast is brought to you by Sabrina Gebhardt, photographer and educator. Join us each week as we discuss what it’s like to be a female creative entrepreneur while balancing entrepreneurship and motherhood. If you’re trying to find balance in this exciting place you’re in, yet willing to talk about the hard stuff too, Shoot It Straight Podcast is here to share practical and tangible takeaways to help you shoot it straight. 

Review the full show notes and transcript at https://sabrinagebhardt.com/podcast

This episode is brought to you by Image Salon, a high-touch partner available to outsource your photo editing and get your time back. I have been working with Image Salon for years, and I love the hours that it gives back to me. Use code SABRINA50 at checkout to save fifty percent on one standard turnaround order. Let this be your sign to outsource your editing and get your time back today.

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Episode 30: Successful Summer Planning

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Are you living in a state of perpetual hurry? You are constantly rushing from one task to the next, seemingly never able to pause and catch your breath. In today’s episode, I’m joined by mindset coach Becky Hoschek. Becky is sharing incredible insight as to how we become stuck in this state of hurry, how it is harming our quality of life, and what we can do to finally get out of it.

The Shoot It Straight Podcast is brought to you by Sabrina Gebhardt, photographer and educator. Join us each week as we discuss what it’s like to be a female creative entrepreneur while balancing entrepreneurship and motherhood. If you’re trying to find balance in this exciting place you’re in, yet willing to talk about the hard stuff too, Shoot It Straight Podcast is here to share practical and tangible takeaways to help you shoot it straight.

This episode is brought to you by The Round Table, a community built for female photographers who want to continue growing their business while forging industry friendships along the way! Every month, you get access to three new pieces of content covering a vast variety of topics from myself and guest speakers. Come join us and get access to the content and private Facebook community!

Review the full show notes and transcript at https://sabrinagebhardt.com/podcast

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One of the most common struggles that I hear from my coaching clients is that they are unable to gain any traction on a goal or project. And my question always is, have you carved out the time and mental space to ensure that the work actually gets done? In today’s episode, I’m sharing the reality check and pep talk you need to make sure that your busy schedule includes the time for your dreams. 

The Shoot It Straight Podcast is brought to you by Sabrina Gebhardt, photographer and educator. Join us each week as we discuss what it’s like to be a female creative entrepreneur while balancing entrepreneurship and motherhood. If you’re trying to find balance in this exciting place you’re in, yet willing to talk about the hard stuff too, Shoot It Straight Podcast is here to share practical and tangible takeaways to help you shoot it straight.

This episode is brought to you by The Round Table, a community built for female photographers who want to continue growing their business while forging industry friendships along the way! Every month, you get access to three new pieces of content covering a vast variety of topics from myself and guest speakers. Come join us and get access to the content and private Facebook community!

Review the full show notes and transcript at https://sabrinagebhardt.com/podcast

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You’ve found a creative passion and decided to go for it and start a business. You’re working hard and staying busy, but you look around and realize that you are often alone. In today’s episode, I’m sharing four reasons why it is so crucial to have genuine friendships among industry peers. I’m digging into how much of an impact those connections can have as you navigate the unique challenges that come with running your own business. 

The Shoot It Straight Podcast is brought to you by Sabrina Gebhardt, photographer and educator. Join us each week as we discuss what it’s like to be a female creative entrepreneur while balancing entrepreneurship and motherhood. If you’re trying to find balance in this exciting place you’re in, yet willing to talk about the hard stuff too, Shoot It Straight Podcast is here to share practical and tangible takeaways to help you shoot it straight.

This episode is brought to you by The Round Table, a community built for female photographers who want to continue growing their business while forging industry friendships along the way! Every month, you get access to three new pieces of content covering a vast variety of topics from myself and guest speakers. Come join us and get access to the content and private Facebook community!

Review full show notes and transcript at sabrinagebhardt.com/podcast.

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Is education truly worth the investment after you’ve been in business for over a decade? In today’s episode, I’m discussing the value of education for long-time business owners with my friend and fellow photographer Natasha Sewell. We’re sharing our perspectives on which education experiences to invest in and the value you can still gain when you are no longer a newbie. 

The Shoot It Straight Podcast is brought to you by Sabrina Gebhardt, photographer and educator. Join us each week as we discuss what it’s like to be a female creative entrepreneur while balancing entrepreneurship and motherhood. If you’re trying to find balance in this exciting place you’re in, yet willing to talk about the hard stuff too, Shoot It Straight Podcast is here to share practical and tangible takeaways to help you shoot it straight.

This episode is brought to you by Root to Rise, a four-month mastermind for female photographers who want to combine personal development with business growth. The program includes weekly calls, incredible guest teachers, a private Facebook community, and weekly Voxer hours. Plus, the mastermind experience includes a three-day in-person retreat. Join the waitlist today to get notified when registration opens.

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Are you in a vicious cycle of burnout? In today’s episode, I am finally diving deep into the topic of burnout and practices to put in place in your business so that you experience it less often. I’ll also be sharing how to pull yourself out of the cycle.

The Shoot It Straight Podcast is brought to you by Sabrina Gebhardt, photographer and educator. Join us each week as we discuss what it’s like to be a female creative entrepreneur while balancing entrepreneurship and motherhood. If you’re trying to find balance in this exciting place you’re in, yet willing to talk about the hard stuff too, Shoot It Straight Podcast is here to share practical and tangible takeaways to help you shoot it straight.

This episode is brought to you by Root to Rise, a four-month mastermind for female photographers who want to combine personal development with business growth. The program includes weekly calls, incredible guest teachers, a private Facebook community, and weekly Voxer hours. Plus, the mastermind experience includes a three-day in-person retreat. Join the waitlist today to get notified when registration opens.

Review the full show notes and transcript at sabrinagebhardt.com/podcast

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Episode 12: What To Do When You’re Overwhelmed

Episode 13: Avoiding Overwhelm With Margin

Episode 14: Creatives and Overwhelm with Rachel Greiman

Episode 15: Is Your Business in Alignment?

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