This episode isn't a highlight reel.
After a long pause from the podcast, I'm back with an honest, reflective conversation about what this year has really been like behind the scenes; the growth, the pressure, the things that quietly unravelled, and the lessons that only come when you stop pretending everything's fine.
In this episode, I share what happens when success comes faster than sustainability, why "fully booked" doesn't always mean healthy, and how fear can subtly drive decisions long after you think you've outgrown it. I talk about the moments that forced me to step back, the boundaries I'm learning to rebuild, and the mindset shifts that are shaping how I'm approaching business and visibility moving forward.
This is a conversation for photographers who:
Feel proud of what they've built, but quietly exhausted by it
Are questioning whether their version of success still fits
Have had a year that looks impressive on paper, but complicated in reality
Need reminding that growth isn't linear, and it isn't meant to be
This episode is reflective, raw, and intentionally unscripted. It's a chance to pause before the noise of a new year begins, to take stock of what this season has really asked of you, and to decide what you're carrying forward… and what you're ready to let go of.
If you've had a year that challenged you more than you expected, or changed you in ways you didn't see coming... this one's for you.
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