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Emotionally Booked OutThings I’m No Longer IgnoringLet’s cut the fluff: this episode is a behind-the-scenes reality check from someone who's done pretending everything’s fine.From burnout I saw coming (and ignored anyway) to undercharging, red-flag clients, messy backend systems, and the pressure to be perfect online. I’m sharing the real, unfiltered lessons that built up until I had to deal with them.This isn’t about shame. It’s about clarity. Boundaries. Choosing yourself and your business over people-pleasing and chaos.Inside:The burnout that finally made me pauseThe client decisions I regret...2025-07-2821 minEmotionally Booked OutThe World’s on Fire, But I’ve Still Got Sh*t to DoHave you been doomscrolling, spiraling, and still somehow trying to run a business like everything’s fine...... I knew it lolThis episode is your spicy little permission slip to grieve, rage, rest and still get sh*t done. We’re talking:Why your work still slaps (yes, even now)How to show up without selling your soulCreating as an act of resistanceBuilding a business with the world, not in denial of itAnd how to stop crying in your bathtub long enough to schedule that...2025-07-1426 minEmotionally Booked OutEP08: Rest Is Not a Treat, Babe—It’s the Damn Minimum🎙️ Episode: “Rest Is Not a Treat, Babe—It’s the Damn Minimum”Wedding season is poppin’—and so is your calendar. But before you hit burnout and start editing at 3am again, let’s talk about the radical power of rest.In this short but fiery episode, WE get real about the guilt, fear, and unlearning it takes to step away from the hustle. I share my own messy relationship with overworking, the voice that panics every time I say no to paid work, and how rest has become a boundary—and a business strategy.Because let’s be...2025-06-3024 minEmotionally Booked OutSay It With Your Chest: Owning Your Values in BusinessIn this episode of Emotionally Booked Out, I’m pulling back the curtain on what it really means to build a values-centered business — especially when the world feels like it’s on fire.We’re talking about why staying silent doesn’t serve you, your dream clients, or the communities you care about. I’m digging into the fears that keep folks quiet (spoiler: it’s not just about cancel culture), and giving you tangible ways to stop watering yourself down in your business.If you’ve ever wondered how to show up louder, clearer, and more unapologeti...2025-06-1623 minEmotionally Booked OutLove Isn’t One-Size-Fits-StraightThis Pride Month, we’re getting real about the wedding industry's defaults—who they serve, who they leave out, and how we can do better. In this episode, we explore the biases many vendors (ourselves included) have internalized around what weddings "should" look like, and how those assumptions can unintentionally harm queer clients.We’ll unpack how to move beyond rainbow marketing and start building truly inclusive practices—ones that center story over aesthetic, listening over ego, and real community over performative allyship. Whether you're a photographer, planner, florist, or creative pro, this episode is your invitation to refle...2025-06-0234 minEmotionally Booked OutYour Work Isn’t Who You Are (But Damn, It Feels Like It)In case no one has told you lately - your value does not depend on how productive you are in life.We pour our hearts into the work. The shoots, the edits, the emails, the posts — all of it feels personal. But what happens when the work isn’t working? In this episode, we unpack the messy, emotional truth of tying your identity to your output. From creative ego to burnout, and that gut-punch feeling when feedback feels like rejection — we’re going there. Because you're more than your to-do li...2025-05-2628 minEmotionally Booked OutThe Quiet Grief of GrowthHave you ever thought about the emotional shifts that come with stepping into your power and confidence — and the quiet grief that follows when you realize you’ve outgrown the people you love? As we grow, we naturally evolve, and sometimes, that means letting go of old relationships that no longer align with the person you’re becoming. But how do we navigate this shift while holding onto love and honoring our growth? Join me as we explore how to embrace your own evolution, make space for new connections, and love the people you’ve outgrown...2025-05-1923 minEmotionally Booked OutYou aren’t for Everyone (That’s Okay)Here’s your permission slip to stop diluting yourself to fit into someone else’s version of “likable.” In this solo episode, we’re digging into the fear so many of us have: that if we niche down, show personality, or get too honest, we’ll scare people away.The truth? You will repel people. And that’s the point.Inside this episode:Why trying to be “for everyone” leads to burnoutHow to shift from neutral to aligned without losing your mindPersonal stories from my ea...2025-05-1221 minEmotionally Booked OutIt’s Giving… Recession? Let’s Talk About ItWhat does it actually look like to recession-proof your wedding photography business—without spiraling into scarcity mindset? In this episode, I'm joined by Katie Fletcher, a fellow wedding photographer and friend, to talk honestly about how we're navigating a slower season, what we’re doing to keep the bookings coming in, and how we’re staying emotionally grounded through all of it.We’re diving into:The shifts we’re seeing in the market right nowReal strategies we’re using to stay visible + bookableWhat’s not...2025-05-0536 minEmotionally Booked OutThe Myth of "Making It"What actually is success, anyway?In this first episode of Emotionally Booked Out, I’m pulling back the curtain on all the pressure we feel to hit those made-up milestones and check the boxes that look like success from the outside. I’ve been there—chasing the “shoulds” until it led straight to burnout.Now? I’m redefining success on my terms. One that feels emotionally fulfilling, actually aligned, and free from the hustle-for-validation loop.🎧 Press play.View Transcript here2025-04-2825 min
Bokeh - The Photography Podcast#638: How to Have a Life During Busy Season - McKenzie BigliazziAny established photographer knows what it's like to get bogged down during the busy season, barely keeping up with the work that needs to be done. Free time? Time to travel? Time to hang out with friends and family? Is that even a thing during those busy months?!
Photographer McKenzie Bigliazzi is here to share with us how she runs her business AND has time to do more than just work. Make sure to listen in to find out how you can get your life back as a photography business owner - and not...2023-11-271h 05
The Noobie Photographer Podcast#40: An Introduction to Elopement Photography - McKenzie BigliazziElopement photography has exploded in the last few years, and photographer McKenzie Bigliazzi has been at the center of that movement! Listen in to this episode to hear McKenzie's advice on how to get a strong start as an elopement photographer this season!
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McKenzie's Introduction (2:52)
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Marketing Tips for Photographers | The Tog Republic Podcast199: How To Relocate Your Business To A New Location With McKenzie BigliazziFriend meet the talented McKenzie Bigliazzi, an alternative colorado elopement photographer & planner for punk-rock, van-obsessed, non-traditional couples who want to elope with an amazing mountain backdrop without the complicated planning stuff!
In 2020 McKenzie moved her business from Illinois to Colorado and in today’s episode, we chat about the steps she took to start from zero in a new location. This episode is for anybody that’s considering moving and it’s afraid about losing clients and momentum.
McKenzie shared tons of actionable steps that you can implement into your “moving” strategy right away!
If you l...2022-08-0242 min
Bokeh - The Photography Podcast#435: Up-Selling Without Being Salesy - McKenzie BigliazziSales aren't your forte, huh? We get it! Like most photographers, your heart is probably in the craft of your work, not the sales process.What if you could master the art of up-selling your services, without having to be salesy?In episode 435 of the Bokeh Podcast, McKenzie Bigliazzi joins us to share about developing an intentional contact form, designing custom client guides, and utilizing a dynamic pricing system, all with the intent of up-selling (without being salesy).The Bokeh Podcast is brought to you by Photographer’s Edit: Custom Editing for the Pro...2020-11-031h 00Marketing Tips for Photographers | The Tog Republic Podcast101: How to Upsell by Focusing on Value with McKenzie BigliazziFriends, meet the super cool McKenzie Bigliazzi, she’s a talented photographer and educator based out of Colorado. In today’s conversation, we are chatting about how to upsell by focusing on value.
This conversation is really important as we break down some of the misconceptions photographers have around the word “value”. McKenzie also shares with us some great ideas you can implement in your own business.
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