Shoot It Straight

It’s time for a rebrand. In today’s episode, I’m sharing the backstory behind my new brand which officially launches this week. I’m sharing what prompted the need for a rebrand, the discomfort of growing out of my old brand, plus what it was like to let go of what felt like a part of me. 

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 Show Notes:

Realizing that my brand wasn’t true to me anymore (3:45)

Clarity doesn’t come from chaos, but from integration (6:55)

What changed about my brand (and what didn’t) (7:58)

You are allowed to evolve publicly (8:53)

You don’t have to burn everything down (10:37)

Mentioned In This Episode: 

More Money, Less Burnout: sabrinagebhardt.com/business-reset

Connect with Sabrina:

Instagram: instagram.com/xo.sabrinagebhardt

Website: sabrinagebhardt.com

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How are you beginning the new year? In today’s episode, I’m giving you the permission you may need. To rest, to start slow, and to eventually evolve into the new version of you this year. 

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 Show Notes:

You need the permission (1:14)

You’re allowed to evolve (3:08)

Stepping into a new era (3:37)

A new year’s reflection (4:29)

Connect with Sabrina:

Instagram: instagram.com/xo.sabrinagebhardt

Website: sabrinagebhardt.com

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Are you wanting to uncover healthy habits and routines for the new year? Today’s episode is a replay of my interview with Jessica Massey of Hustle Sanely. We’re diving into why routines are so necessary for female entrepreneurs and moms, plus how to get your habits to stick this year.

This episode originally aired on June 27, 2023.

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 Show Notes: 

Get to know Jessica Massey (2:58)

How to define your healthy habits and routines (8:29) 

Why habits and routines are so necessary for mom entrepreneurs (12:38)

Jessica’s experience with her own habits and routines (18:05)

Why female entrepreneurs struggle with their routines (23:01)

How to navigate creating your healthier reality (26:45)

How to finally get habits to stick (35:39)

Rapid-fire questions (39:50)

Connect with Jessica:

Instagram: instagram.com/jessmmassey

Website: jessicamassey.com

Hustle Sanely:

Instagram: instagram.com/hustlesanely

Website: hustlesanely.com

Podcast: jessicamassey.com/podcast

Connect with Sabrina:

Instagram: instagram.com/xo.sabrinagebhardt

Website: sabrinagebhardt.com

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How is your energy tied up in your business decisions? In today’s episode, I’m replaying my guest episode with Colie James on the Business-First Creatives Podcast. We’re diving into the challenges that Colie faced in her business over the last year, and the advice and insight I gave her that you may need to hear as well. 

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 mastermind and retreat for female photographers where personal development meets business growth. During the four-month experience, students have weekly calls focused on goals, boundaries, money, and marketing. The program also includes incredible guest teachers, a private Facebook community, and weekly Voxer hours with individualized guidance and mentorship. Sign up today to join the waitlist.

Review the Show Notes:

The conversation that inspired this episode (3:53)

Sabrina’s advice on major business decisions (5:01)

Insight from a growth audit (14:58)

The energy behind capacity (18:30)

Now is not the time for drastic decisions (29:31)

Mentioned in this Episode:

Episode 165 Q4 Business Bestie Chat with Colie James: sabrinagebhardt.com/podcast/165-q4-2025-business-bestie-chat-with-colie-james

Connect with Colie:

Instagram: instagram.com/coliejames

Website: coliejames.com

Podcast: coliejames.com/podcast

Connect with Sabrina:

Instagram: instagram.com/xo.sabrinagebhardt

Website: sabrinagebhardt.com

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Does marketing feel overwhelming? In today’s episode, I’m replaying my guest episode with Brooke Jefferson on the Book More Photography Clients Podcast. We’re diving into common marketing challenges for photographers and what’s missing in your strategy. 

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 Show Notes:

Get to know Sabrina (2:20) 

Sabrina’s perspective on marketing (4:03)

Explaining marketing to a five-year-old (6:44)

Your marketing is missing the connection piece (8:13)

You may be selling too often (13:35)

Use storytelling to sell (16:34)

Your offers need more lead-up time (20:34)

Encouragement for all photographers (26:43)

Connect with Brooke:

Instagram: instagram.com/brookejanaephoto

Website: brookejefferson.com

Podcast: brookejefferson.com/podcast

Connect with Sabrina:

Instagram: instagram.com/sabrinagebhardtphotography

Website: sabrinagebhardt.com

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How am I learning to embrace ease in this season? In today’s episode, I’m replaying my guest episode with Jillian Dolberry on her podcast The Grace Filled CEO. Jillian and I dive into a thoughtful conversation around why I decided to put down a major part of my business (even if only temporarily). 

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 mastermind and retreat for female photographers where personal development meets business growth. During the four-month experience, students have weekly calls focused on goals, boundaries, money, and marketing. The program also includes incredible guest teachers, a private Facebook community, and weekly Voxer hours with individualized guidance and mentorship. Sign up today to join the waitlist.

Review the Show Notes: 

Meet Sabrina (1:38)

20th anniversary trip (4:24)

Overcoming imposter syndrome around mentorship (6:08)

Investing in education to become a better teacher (10:51)

Launching a mastermind for free (13:34)

What Root To Rise looks like today (16:11)

Why students return to the program again and again (19:41)

Choosing not to do a fall run of the mastermind (22:52)

Leaning into trust through discomfort (29:23)

Trusting your lineup of support (33:58)

Giving yourself grace in business and in life (39:08)

Mentioned in this Episode:

Episode 172 White Space: The Secret To My Most Creative Ideas sabrinagebhardt.com/podcast/172-white-space-the-secret-to-my-most-creative-ideas

Connect with Jillian:

Instagram: instagram.com/jilliandolberry

Website: jilliandolberry.com

Podcast: jilliandolberry.com/podcast

Connect with Sabrina:

Instagram: instagram.com/sabrinagebhardtphotography

Website: sabrinagebhardt.com

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Have you ever been afraid to put something down in your business? In today’s episode, I’m replaying my guest episode on Annemie Tonken’s podcast, This Can’t Be That Hard. I’m sharing the story of this past year, when I decided to let go of three major components of my 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 Root To Rise, a mastermind and retreat for female photographers where personal development meets business growth. During the four-month experience, students have weekly calls focused on goals, boundaries, money, and marketing.  The program also includes incredible guest teachers, a private Facebook community, and weekly Voxer hours with individualized guidance and mentorship. Sign up today to join the waitlist.

Review the Show Notes: 

Sabrina’s year of letting go (6:26)

The course that began the year of letting go (8:44)

Why Sabrina fully closed down her course (13:46) 

Deciding not to offer mini sessions (16:48)

Setting down the mastermind for a season (21:58)

Advice for letting go (25:59)

Connect with Annemie:

Instagram: instagram.com/thiscantbethathard_

Website: thiscantbethathard.com

Connect with Sabrina:

Instagram: instagram.com/sabrinagebhardtphotography

Website: sabrinagebhardt.com

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Want your business to feel better than ever in 2026? In today’s episode, I’m sharing the one magic bullet that has made all the difference for me personally: white space. I’m diving into the importance of prioritizing white space in your calendar, and why it is truly the best gift that you can give yourself going into the new year. 

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 mastermind and retreat for female photographers where personal development meets business growth. During the four-month experience, students have weekly calls focused on goals, boundaries, money, and marketing.  The program also includes incredible guest teachers, a private Facebook community, and weekly Voxer hours with individualized guidance and mentorship. Sign up today to join the waitlist.

Review the Show Notes: 

Your best ideas come when you have space (1:47)

You need time to breathe (5:26)

What it means to have white space (6:04)

You will never just “find” white space (7:38)

Creativity is sparked in white space (8:20)

White space needs to be a regular thing (9:36)

Ways you can utilize white space (11:00)

What it looks like to protect your time (12:03)

Planning white space for 2026 (13:05)

Mentioned in this Episode:

Root To Rise Mastermind: sabrinagebhardt.com/mastermind-waitlist

Connect with Sabrina:

Instagram: instagram.com/sabrinagebhardtphotography

Website: sabrinagebhardt.com

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When was the last time you stopped to show gratitude for your business? In today’s Thanksgiving week episode, I’m looking back on this year through a lens of gratitude. I’m appreciating the business I’ve built, and giving thanks to the many people who have played a part in making my dreams come true. 

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 Show Notes: 

Looking back through the lens of gratitude (3:09)

I have the business I once dreamed of (4:35)

Holding a position of gratitude (8:38)

What I’m grateful for (12:43)

Mentioned in this Episode:

Root To Rise Mastermind: sabrinagebhardt.com/mastermind-waitlist

Connect with Sabrina:

Instagram: instagram.com/sabrinagebhardtphotography

Website: sabrinagebhardt.com

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How is your personal style impacting your business? In today’s episode, I’m joined by my very own personal stylist, Betsy Beaman. We’re diving into the most vulnerable parts of my styling journey, plus Betsy shares her tips for building confidence alongside your wardrobe. 

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 Show Notes: 

Meet Betsy (0:53)

Betsy’s journey to becoming a stylist (2:42)

Building a business and being your own person (8:55)

Sabrina’s journey to hiring a stylist (12:17)

How we get stuck in style ruts (15:30)

Lacking identity and self-awareness in your style (22:12)

Reviewing the style board (26:36)

The transformation of the closet detox (30:17)

Working with a stylist short-term or long-term (40:18)

The monumental change in confidence (45:25)

How to know when you’re ready for a stylist (51:14)

Getting dressed is no longer a chore (55:05)

Rapid-fire questions (56:03)

Connect with Betsy:

Instagram: instagram.com/bbeamanstylist

Website: bbeamanstylist.com

Connect with Sabrina:

Instagram: instagram.com/sabrinagebhardtphotography

Website: sabrinagebhardt.com

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