It's the first episode of the year!!! YAY! I'm kicking things off with a casual, honest conversation with my friend Maegan (@maegangrendellphoto) about the things we're officially leaving in 2025.

We're talking about habits, expectations, and mindsets we picked up over the years that just don't make sense to carry into a new year. As photographers and business owners, it's easy to hold onto things out of fear, pressure, or "this is how it's always been done" thinking, and we get real about what we're choosing to let go of instead.

This episode feels like sitting on the couch talking it out, not a list of resolutions or a big motivational speech. Just a real conversation to start the year feeling lighter, more clear headed, and reminded that you don't have to bring everything with you into what's next.

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