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Hybrid Hangout | Best Photography & Videography PodcastHybrid Hangout: The Best Photography and Videography PodcastHybrid Hangout is a podcast for photographers who want to scale their business with hybrid photo and video. Hosted by working hybrid shooter Shayna Lloyd, the show covers hybrid shooting systems, editing workflows, packaging and pricing video, marketing strategies, and selling photo + video in a way that increases average booking value without doubling workload. Episodes include practical strategies, specific systems, business experiments, and honest conversations about money, burnout, confidence, and building a more sustainable photography business. If you’re a wedding, elopement, or lifestyle photographer interested in adding video, improving profitability, and building a smarter business model, Hybrid Hangout is...
2026-02-0702 minHybrid Hangout | Best Photography & Videography PodcastWelcome to Hybrid Hangout: The Best Photography and Videography PodcastHybrid Hangout is a podcast for photographers who want to scale their business with hybrid photo and video. Hosted by working hybrid shooter Shayna Lloyd, the show covers hybrid shooting systems, editing workflows, packaging and pricing video, marketing strategies, and selling photo + video in a way that increases average booking value without doubling workload. Episodes include practical strategies, specific systems, business experiments, and honest conversations about money, burnout, confidence, and building a more sustainable photography business. If you’re a wedding, elopement, or lifestyle photographer interested in adding video, improving profitability, and building a smarter business model, Hybrid Hangout is...
2026-02-0702 min
The One Behind the Lens with Kate DeCosteS2 E3: The One Where Hybrid Shooting & Storytelling Elevate Your Photography Business with Shayna LloydThe One Behind the Lens — Guest: Shayna Lloyd (Montana Diaries)If you’ve been flirting with the idea of adding video to your photography business (but your brain is like… absolutely not), this episode is for you.I’m hanging out with Shayna Lloyd from Montana Diaries, and we get real about what hybrid shooting actually looks like—without the tech-bro energy, without the pressure to become a full-time filmmaker overnight, and without turning your workflow into chaos.We talk iPhone video add-ons, mindset shifts, how to tell better stories without fo...
2026-01-0951 min
Event: Crushed for Wedding Pros73 | Using Video to Serve Your Audience & Grow Your Business with Shayna LloydIf video still feels intimidating, time-consuming, or like something you “should” be doing but can’t keep up with, this episode will change your mind.
Montana-based photographer, videographer, and educator Shayna Lloyd of Montana Diaries joins Becky to unpack the real purpose of video marketing — connection, not perfection. Shayna shares how she went from travel vlogs to running a thriving photo + video business and how video became the most powerful tool for growing trust and visibility in her brand.
You’ll hear how she uses “function-first” content to bring in aligned clients, why your video strategy shoul...
2025-10-0844 min
Profitable Photographer Podcast322: Shayna Lloyd: How to Use Video to Grow Your Photography BizThis week on The Profitable Photographer with Luci Dumas, I’m so excited to bring you a conversation that’s both fun and super practical—especially if you’ve been curious (or intimidated!) about using video to grow your photography business.My guest is Shayna Lloyd—photographer, videographer, storyteller, and an all-around inspiring human. Shayna shared how she accidentally built a business by simply sharing videos before she even had a business to promote. Her story is the perfect example of the magic that happens when you take action, even when you're not fully ready....
2025-08-1325 min
Camera Shake Photography PodcastWhy Photographers Need to Embrace Video in 2025 - with SHAYNA LLOYDIn this inspiring episode of The Camera Shake Podcast, we sit down with wedding photographer, filmmaker, and podcaster Shayna Lloyd to dive deep into the evolving landscape of creative work in 2025. Shayna shares how embracing hybrid shooting—capturing both photo and video—has changed the game for modern wedding professionals. From building strong client relationships to staying creatively fulfilled, this conversation is packed with actionable insights for anyone looking to thrive in photography, videography, or both.We talk about Shayna’s unique storytelling style, her podcasting journey, and how she maintains authenticity in an industry often driven by soc...
2025-07-101h 06Hybrid Hangout | Best Photography & Videography PodcastHybrid Shooting for Photographers: Master Photo and Video TogetherWant to raise your prices, book better clients, and finally stand out in a saturated photography market? Hybrid shooting—offering both photo and video—is how you do it. In this episode, Shayna and Devin break down exactly how to start capturing both without burning out or overcomplicating your workflow. They share gear tips, marketing strategies, mindset shifts, and how hybrid shooting transformed their businesses. Plus, they talk about how Thrive: Montana gives you hands-on experience to build a destination-ready portfolio that sells.🎧 Listen to learn:Why hybrid shooting is in demand (and how to price it righ...
2025-06-2542 min
Often Ambitious: A Photography & Business Podcast218. Why More Couples Are Choosing Hybrid Photo & Video Packages with Shayna LloydHave a question? I'll answer on the next episode!Shayna Lloyd is a Montana-based traveling photographer and videographer for the adventurous and laid-back. Shayna’s signature video style can be described as “vlogs mixed with indie films” and her photos follow suit; Shayna’s story-driven and experience first approach have made her stand out in the market, and her focus on simplicity and ease in all areas of her business have helped her replicate her results for other photographers and aspiring hybrid shooters.In this episode, we are joined by Shayna, who provides actionable tips for phot...
2025-06-2445 minHybrid Hangout | Best Photography & Videography PodcastHow Connecting with Like-Minded Creatives Can Transform Your BusinessFeeling stuck, burnt out, or just plain lonely in your photography or videography business? You’re not the only one. In this episode, Shayna and Devin open up about the isolation that often comes with creative entrepreneurship—and how building real, supportive relationships has completely changed the way they work and grow.We’re diving into why community matters, how collaboration fuels creativity and business success, and what it really looks like to stop doing this alone. Plus, a behind-the-scenes look at Thrive: Montana, our in-person retreat built to help you find your people and build a busine...
2025-06-1833 minHybrid Hangout | Best Photography & Videography PodcastDestination Weddings and Elopements: Scaling Your Business with Adventure🎧 HEY, THRIVER PODCAST – HOW TO BOOK DESTINATION WEDDINGS & ELOPEMENTS AS A PHOTOGRAPHER OR VIDEOGRAPHERDreaming of booking destination weddings and elopements but unsure how to make it happen? In this episode, Shayna and Devin break down why destination work is incredibly lucrative, how to market yourself to adventurous couples, and the strategies you need to position your business for high-paying destination bookings.📌 WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE:⏳ [Introduction] Why destination weddings & elopements are game-changers for photographers & videographers.💰 [Why Destination Weddings Are Lucrative] Higher price points, multi-day coverage, and the perks of travel.📣...
2025-06-1145 minHybrid Hangout | Best Photography & Videography PodcastHow to Master Shooting Indoor and Artificial Light with Eden Strader🎙️ In this episode of the Hey, Thriver podcast, Shayna and Devin sit down with Eden Strader—photographer, business coach, and artificial lighting queen—to talk about:How Eden built a seven-figure business by 28 and transitioned from weddings to coaching during the pandemicWhy she ditched 90-hour work weeks for a life full of freedom, fun, and fulfillmentThe rising trend of artificial lighting and how it empowers photographers to be more creative, consistent, and confidentAffordable flash gear recommendations that don’t break the bankThe truth about flash photography: how to make it match your natural light work, communicate clearly with clients, an...
2025-06-0452 min
Blaze66. Stop Creating Content from Scratch: How to Turn 1 Client Project Into Months of Marketing with Shayna LloydCreating content shouldn’t take over your entire business. If you feel like marketing is a full-time job on top of your actual work, this episode is for you.
In this conversation, we break down a sustainable system for turning one client project into weeks (or even months!) of content. We’re talking long-form-first marketing, making the most of short-form video, and how to create content for multiple platforms without overwhelm.
Shayna Lloyd is a Montana-based traveling photographer and videographer known for her signature vlog-meets-indie-film storytelling style. Through her business, Montana Diaries, and her community, Hey...
2025-06-031h 10Blaze66. Stop Creating Content from Scratch: How to Turn 1 Client Project Into Months of Marketing with Shayna LloydCreating content shouldn’t take over your entire business. If you feel like marketing is a full-time job on top of your actual work, this episode is for you.
In this conversation, we break down a sustainable system for turning one client project into weeks (or even months!) of content. We’re talking long-form-first marketing, making the most of short-form video, and how to create content for multiple platforms without overwhelm.
Shayna Lloyd is a Montana-based traveling photographer and videographer known for her signature vlog-meets-indie-film storytelling style. Through her business, Montana Diaries, and her community, Hey...
2025-06-031h 10Hybrid Hangout | Best Photography & Videography PodcastYou can't scale your photography business with a bad money mindset ft. Gina Knox🎧 HEY, THRIVER PODCAST – YOU CAN’T SCALE YOUR BUSINESS WITH BAD MONEY MINDSET W/ GINA KNOXWant to hit six figures (and beyond) in your photography or videography business—but feel stuck when it comes to money? Your mindset around money is just as important as your pricing strategy. In this episode, Shayna and Devin sit down with financial coach Gina Knox to unpack three critical money mindset shifts that every creative entrepreneur needs to make in order to grow, scale, and build long-term wealth.📌 WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE:🧠 [The Role of Money Mindset...
2025-05-3058 minHybrid Hangout | Best Photography & Videography PodcastPaying Yourself Consistently as a Photographer: How to calculate Your Consistent Pay and Fund it even in slow monthsPhotographers and videographers—if you've ever wondered how to pay yourself consistently (even during slow seasons), this episode is for you. Financial coach Gina Knox joins Shayna and Devin to break down how to build a sustainable business using her signature Cash Flow Waterfall system. We talk about why percentage-based pay strategies don’t work, how to stop self-sabotaging your finances, and the mindset shifts creative entrepreneurs must make to scale. Plus, we get real about our own finances and why we’ve never paid ourselves from Hey, Thriver—until now.🎧 Don’t miss this one—it’s equal parts mon...
2025-05-2857 minHybrid Hangout | Best Photography & Videography PodcastStyled Shoot Drama, Online Complaining, and Building a Thriving Photo/Video BusinessThis casual end-of-week episode of the Hey, Thriver podcast is packed with real talk for photographers and videographers. Shayna and Devin catch up on their lives and businesses, then dive into the latest controversy around styled shoots in the photography industry. They break down why complaining online can backfire as a creative business owner, and share a behind-the-scenes look at Thrive: Montana — their in-person retreat for hybrid shooters ready to grow a profitable, aligned business.Whether you're a photographer navigating industry drama or a videographer looking to grow without the chaos, this unfiltered conversation is for you.
2025-05-1745 minHybrid Hangout | Best Photography & Videography PodcastSEO Secrets for Photographers and Videographers: Rank High and Book MoreWant to book more clients without constantly chasing leads? It all starts with SEO—and if your dream couples can’t find you on Google, you’re leaving money on the table.In this episode, Shayna and Devin break down exactly how photographers and videographers can use SEO to rank higher, get more inquiries, and turn their websites into 24/7 marketing machines. Plus, they’re sharing how Thrive: Montana will give attendees hands-on SEO training, real-time blogging sessions, and content creation opportunities designed to help you show up for the righ...
2025-03-1825 minHybrid Hangout | Best Photography & Videography PodcastDid We Just Fall in Love? Asking Each Other the Deepest QuestionsIn this fun and personal episode, Devin and Shayna take on some of the 36 Questions to Fall in Love—but with a twist. They’re not just getting to know each other better, but also letting you, the Hey, Thriver community, peek behind the scenes of their dynamic as co-hosts and friends. From lighthearted laughs to deep reflections, this episode is packed with personality and connection.If you love hearing this side of us, let us know! DM us or leave a review, and we just might do more episodes like this one. And don’t forget to gra...
2024-12-2137 minHybrid Hangout | Best Photography & Videography PodcastHow We’re Booking More Destination Weddings (And You Can Too)In this episode of the Hey, Thriver podcast, Devin and Shay chat about:Portfolio Audits with Purpose: How auditing and curating your portfolio can help you showcase the work you want to book.Ranking on Google: Shayna’s strategy for optimizing portfolio content to rank for specific locations.Showcasing Travel Skills: How demonstrating your ability to travel and handle multi-day events attracts clients who value these experiences.Building Authentic Connections: Why showing your personality online creates stronger, more personalized inquiries.The ELOPE Framework: A step-by-step guide to booking yo...
2024-12-0341 minHybrid Hangout | Best Photography & Videography PodcastWhy Gratitude is the Secret Weapon Your Business Needs Right NowIn this special Thanksgiving episode, Shayna Lloyd and Devin Larson explore how gratitude can transform your personal and professional life. They share actionable tips to integrate gratitude into your daily routine, client relationships, and business mindset—without requiring hours of journaling. This episode is packed with simple, effective practices to help you reflect, reframe, and reconnect during the holiday season and beyond.SHOWNOTES: https://www.heythriver.com/blog/why-gratitude-is-the-secret-weapon-your-business-needs-right-nowWhat You’ll Learn in This Episode:The Importance of Gratitude: How gratitude reduces stress, improves mindset, and enhances client relationships.Qu...
2024-11-2817 minHybrid Hangout | Best Photography & Videography PodcastNo-BS Marketing Plan That Actually Works for Photographers: How Coworking Can Transform Your Content GameIn this episode of the Hey, Thriver podcast, Devin and Shay chat about:The Power of Coworking: Why finding a like-minded community can transform your business.Batching Content Like a Pro: Shayna’s foolproof system for creating months of social media content in hours.AI Hacks for Content Creation: How to use AI to blog faster, write captions, and create hooks that actually convert.Vendor Reels Strategy: Devin’s game-changing approach to building vendor relationships with Super 8 reels.December Marketing Mastermind: How Shayna and Devin’s $27 mastermind will help y...
2024-11-2627 minHybrid Hangout | Best Photography & Videography PodcastHow Successful People Lift Others Up: Confidence, Collaboration, and Overcoming Scarcity MindsetIn this episode of the Hey, Thriver podcast, Devin and Shay chat about:How confidence and success grow when we focus on lifting others upWhy jealousy can be a useful signal and how to channel it productivelyThe role of gratitude and acknowledging others’ achievementsReal-life examples of professional jealousy and how Shayna and Devin reframed these situationsHow Shayna’s supportive network inspired her to offer the same encouragement to othersEmbracing the power of “giving people their flowers” while they’re here—shout-out to all who inspire us daily!Tips for identifying and managing scarcity-driven behaviors and shifting toward an abundance mi...
2024-11-1241 minHybrid Hangout | Best Photography & Videography PodcastPNW Elopement Photographer Dawn Photo on Social Media, Outsourcing, and ConsistencyPNW Elopement Photographer Dawn Photo on Social Media, Outsourcing, and ConsistencyIn this episode of the Hey, Thriver podcast, Dawn, Devin + Shay chat about:Outsourcing — the good, the bad, the ugly!!Boundaries between work + friendships ADHD as a female entrepreneurConsistency in business + lifeSocial media strategyMuch more!! :) Hey, Thriver! In this episode of the Hey, Thriver podcast we chat with bestie Dawn Jarvis, owner of Dawn Photo. Dawn is an Oregon based elopement photographer and the founder of Basecamp, a subscription based education platform for photographers. Dawn believes it’s possible to bui...
2024-03-0551 minHybrid Hangout | Best Photography & Videography PodcastHow to hybrid shoot photo and video at a wedding or elopementHow to hybrid shoot photo and video at a wedding or elopement Hey, Thriver! In this episode of the fanciest photography podcast ever created, we go through our entire photo/video hybrid shooting workflow for a wedding or elopement. You will walk away with an exact strategy for setting client expectations, making a plan for each section of your timeline, and getting one step closer to figuring out your storytelling style for photo/video on wedding days. SHOWNOTES FOR THIS EPISODE: https://www.heythriver.com/blog/how-to-hybrid-shoot-photo-and-video-at-a-wedding-or-elopement FREE VIDEO CLASS FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS: https...
2024-02-271h 02Hybrid Hangout | Best Photography & Videography PodcastShould you add Super 8 videography offers in 2024!?You’re here because you’re considering adding Super 8 videography offers to your business in 2024 and beyond — We’re here to tell you that if you’re considering it, then you should absolutely do it. Super 8 is not only a beautiful medium for your artistic expression that will help you tell your clients’ story and serve the hell out of them, but will add a lucrative stream of income to help your business thrive. Here are a few things you might have been wondering about Super 8 videography:What do your clients love about Super 8 video?How many of your...
2024-02-2204 minHybrid Hangout | Best Photography & Videography PodcastHow to make more money in your photography business with video in 2024You’re here because you want to make more money in your photography business by utilizing VIDEO in 2024. We’re here to tell you that video has the power to do just that! Here are some of the questions we're answering in this video:What are some ways an elopement or wedding photographer can upsell video? What are some ways a family photographer can upsell video?What are some ways a senior photographer can upsell video?What are some ways a branding photographer can upsell video?How can you make more mone...
2024-02-1505 minHybrid Hangout | Best Photography & Videography PodcastUse video marketing to reach your dream clientsHeyyy, Thriver! We have a FREE VIDEO CLASS just for you at https://www.heythriver.com/freevideoclass HOW TO UP-LEVEL YOUR PHOTOGRAPHY BUSINESS USING VIDEO: EVERYTHING you need to know about integrating video into your photography biz without buying new equipment, getting super techy, or wasting your precious time!Join us at https://www.heythriver.com/freevideoclassUse video marketing to reach your dream clientsSHOWNOTES FOR THIS EPISODE: In this episode of the Hey, Thriver podcast, Devin + Shay chat about:What is...
2024-02-1358 minHybrid Hangout | Best Photography & Videography PodcastOptimize your client interactions with TOUCHPOINTS in photography and videography businessOptimize your client interactions with TOUCHPOINTS in photography and videography businessIn this episode of the Hey, Thriver podcast, Devin + Shay chat about:Wtf are touchpoints!?Why are touchpoints so important to client experience? How do we implement touchpoints and stay consistent with our ideal touchpoints!? SHOWNOTES FOR THIS EPISODE: https://www.heythriver.com/blog/touchpoints-for-incredible-photo-video-client-experienceWe hope you find this episode on touchpoints helpful, and of courseeee we have a freebie to help you implement what you’ve learned way faster. We stuck all of the touchpoints outlined in this...
2024-02-0855 minHybrid Hangout | Best Photography & Videography PodcastComplete marketing plan for service based business in 2024 Two photographers + videographers take you through their exact marketing strategy for 2024 -- from long form blog + video content to organic social video at scale to publishing in magazines, we give you ALL of our thoughts on what you should be focusing on in 2024! In this episode of the Hey, Thriver podcast, Devin + Shay chat about: We chat about our marketing goals in our service based business 3 part plan for marketing strategy — make sure you stick with us all the way through this episode, you’ll leave with a SUPER SPECIFIC PLAN FOR 2024 You need eyesss bby, your clients can’t hi...
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That’s My Personal BusinessHow Wedding Photographers Can Boost Revenue by Adding Videography with Shayna LloydAre you a wedding photographer looking to add videography to your repertoire? Whether you’ve thought about it before or never considered it, come listen as Shayna Lloyd dispels the myth that it requires extensive technical knowledge or additional gear to add videography to your services. She emphasizes that photographers already possess the foundational skills needed to venture into video seamlessly.
Shayna gives practical steps by teaching how to effortlessly blend your unique storytelling style into a visual narrative, when to practice with your clients, and so much more. Discover how adding videography helps you offer additional se...
2024-01-1831 minHybrid Hangout | Best Photography & Videography PodcastReach ALL of your financial goals in 2024 with our free customized marketing plan | Photography content calendarOn this episode of Hey, Thriver, Devin and Shay chat alllll about orienting your marketing toward your financial goals! It goes further than reverse-engineering your offer and talking about it, friends, this is about knowing your NUMBERS and making a marketing plan that will reach them!! Andddd we’ve got you — we have a FREE, completely customizable sheet that will give you zerooooo choice but to implement this plan and succeed. GET YOUR FREE CONTENT CALENDAR/FINANCIAL GOALS SHEET HERE: https://www.heythriver.com/blog/content-calendar-marketing-plan-for-photographers-videographers-2024 In this episode of the Hey, Thriver podcast, Devin + Shay...
2024-01-1644 minHybrid Hangout | Best Photography & Videography PodcastYour EASY and Effective SEO + blogging strategy for 2024 — OWN GOOGLE BBY ft. Danielle JohnsonYour EASY and Effective SEO + blogging strategy for 2024 — OWN GOOGLE BBY ft. Danielle Johnson — SEO + blogging expert Danielle Johnson joins us on the Hey, Thriver podcast today to outline an easy and effective SEO blogging strategy for 2024 -- if you're a photographer, videographer, or creative service provider, you NEED to listen to this episode.In this episode of the Hey, Thriver podcast, Danielle, Devin, and Shay chat about:We’re officially hosting Danielle’s incredible templates and her blogging course in our shop!! We stand by these products 1000000% — they’ve changed our businesses + lives. For real. Your EXACT blog...
2024-01-091h 00Hybrid Hangout | Best Photography & Videography PodcastRe-focus on your priorities for creativity, business, health, and relationships in 2024! | LIVE TO THRIVE JANUARY 2024Re-focus on your priorities for creativity, business, health, and relationships in 2024! | LIVE TO THRIVE JANUARY 2024In this special LIVE episode of Hey, Thriver, Devin and Shay invited YOU and the rest of the creative Thrive community to re-focus on our priorities in 2024. We chatted about our experiences the last several weeks with health, wellness, creativity, relationships, and business and invite YOU to reflect on all of these categories too! Don't forget that we do a LIVE TO THRIVE every single month, click here to sign up!! The topic/theme will be different for every single...
2024-01-0553 minHybrid Hangout | Best Photography & Videography PodcastAvoid burnout in the New Year | All about recharging before tackling your business goals in 2024Avoid burnout in the New Year | All about recharging before tackling your business goals in 2024In this episode, Devin + Shay tackle the topic of resting, recharging, and avoiding burnout in separate mini solo-pods. Both get super candid about their own lives and businesses, and talk about ways you can avoid burnout. Please DM us and let us know how you're doing + what you're dealing with!! Andddd, bbs, we'll seeya in the New Year. Hybrid Hub is my program for wedding and elopement photographers who want to add video, raise their prices, and build a business t...
2023-12-2045 minHybrid Hangout | Best Photography & Videography PodcastPHOTOGRAPHER/VIDEOGRAPHER DRAMA lol | Catch up w/ Devin + Shay!Hey, Thriver! This is a ~spaghetti~ episode where we catch you up on our lives, what we're up to in our businesses, some Hey, Thriver updates, and a segment full of juicyyyy stories and questions from YOU! We're v giggly this episode, enjoy w/ wine...unless you're driving. SHOWNOTES: https://www.heythriver.com/blog/photo-video-q-a-catch-upFOLLOW ON IG: https://www.instagram.com/heythriverHybrid Hub is my program for wedding and elopement photographers who want to add video, raise their prices, and build a business that makes sense long term. If you’re cu...
2023-12-1252 minHybrid Hangout | Best Photography & Videography PodcastA TANGIBLE guide to working on the back end of your creative business during the slow season!In the latest episode of the Hey, Thriver podcast, photographers Shay and Devin delve into the intricacies of managing their creative businesses during slow seasons. They explore the often-overlooked aspects of the "back end," discussing the challenges of balancing personal life and business demands. Shay's expertise lies in blogging and SEO, while Devin focuses on website revamping and financial analytics. Despite their differing strengths, both photographers share struggles with procrastination on critical tasks. Their conversation highlights the importance of setting clear business goals, effective task prioritization, and time management. The episode offers actionable insights into refining client communication, mastering...
2023-11-2849 minHybrid Hangout | Best Photography & Videography PodcastDON’T WAIT! Audit your life + biz and thrive BEFORE the New YearTHIS EPISODE'S SHOWNOTES: https://www.heythriver.com/blog/audit-your-life-and-biz-thrive-before-new-year In this episode of Hey, Thriver, Devin and Shay talk through an audit of areas of focus for thriving in business, life, health, and creativity — they get candid about where they struggle and where they need to re-focus, and encourage YOU to prioritize your own thriving TODAY. Don’t wait until Monday, don’t wait until the new year. Let’s goooo!Hybrid Hub is my program for wedding and elopement photographers who want to add video, raise their prices, and build a business that makes sense lon...
2023-11-2100 minHybrid Hangout | Best Photography & Videography PodcastCandid chat about ethics in the photography industry and our personal pet peeves (juicy gossip!!!)In this episode of Hey, Thriver, Devin and Shay ~unload~ a lil bit about ethics in the photo/video industry and things that have felt a lil icky — basically, it’s a good ol’ fashion bestie gossip sesh and we invite you to join in haha! SHOWNOTES: https://www.heythriver.com/blog/ethics-in-photo-video-industryHybrid Hub is my program for wedding and elopement photographers who want to add video, raise their prices, and build a business that makes sense long term. If you’re curious whether it’s the right move, book a free clarity call. We’ll talk...
2023-11-1437 minHybrid Hangout | Best Photography & Videography PodcastHow to add Super-8 to your photography business In this episode of Hey, Thriver, Shay grillssss Devin about Super 8! Devin upsells Super 8 as an add-on for her incredible photography clients. Not only is it a great source of income, but Super 8 is truly art — a nostalgic, vintage, home video dream. Listen to learn how YOU can add Super 8 to your biz! SHOWNOTES FOR THIS EPISODE: https://www.heythriver.com/blog/how-to-add-super-8-to-your-photography-businessWhat to expect on this episode of the Hey, Thriver Podcast:How to add Super-8 to YOUR photography business In this episode of the Hey, Thriver podcast, Devin...
2023-11-0746 minHybrid Hangout | Best Photography & Videography PodcastHow adding video can unlock your photography business goals in 2024 How adding video can unlock your photography business goals in 2024SHOWNOTES FOR THIS EPISODE: https://www.heythriver.com/blog/how-adding-video-can-unlock-your-photography-business-goals-in-2024In this episode of the Hey, Thriver podcast, Devin & Shay talk about: -BEING WORKING GURLS -Shooting photos + videos for the same clients -Finding a video editing style -Upselling opportunities with video -Devin's experience in Videography for Photographers -A lot moreeeeeCHECK OUT HEY, THRIVER AT: https://www.heythriver.comWeekly free education and resources for photographers, videographers, and creative service providers — the Hey, Thriver podcast, courses, tem...
2023-10-3149 minHybrid Hangout | Best Photography & Videography PodcastHow a failed YouTube travel influencer built a multi-media adventure brand | Shay's StoryShay's Story: How a failed YouTube travel influencer built a multi-media adventure brandSHOWNOTES FOR THIS EPISODE: https://www.heythriver.com/blog/about-shayIn this episode of the Hey, Thriver podcast, Shay talks about:-How she has always wanted to be a published author above all else-Learning photography, videography, ~graphic design~ lol and other techy nerd things in high school, while having a parent that normalized remote work-Going to school for communications + creative writing and feeling superrrr burned out from studying, working as a waitress, and freelancing-Lovingggg YouTube +...
2023-10-2428 minHybrid Hangout | Best Photography & Videography PodcastHow a corporate drop-out built a thriving brand with a Craigslist camera | Devin's StoryHow a corporate drop-out built a thriving brand with a Craigslist camera | Devin's StorySHOWNOTES FOR THIS EP: https://www.heythriver.com/blog/about-devinFOLLOW HEY, THRIVER ON INSTAGRAM: @heythriverThanks for listening to Hybrid Hangout!! Don't forget to rate and review on your fave podcast platform -- it helps me grow, get amazing guests, and climb in the charts! DM me a screenshot of your review so I can say thanks :) Andddd say hi @hybridhangout on Instagram!
2023-10-1719 minHybrid Hangout | Best Photography & Videography PodcastConvert inquiries into high ticket clients w/ your pricing guide!You’re here because you knowwww a great pricing guide is important, but you have no idea where to start. You want to know what to put in your pricing guide, you want to know how to speak directly to your ideal clients, and you need ideas for copy and images that convert.You might still be in the research phase — you know what that is, that period of time where you read allll about the thing without actually DOING the thing. Wellll, it’s time to do the thing, and this guide will tell you exactly how to...
2023-10-1058 minHybrid Hangout | Best Photography & Videography PodcastHEY, THRIVER: All about the new creative business podcast for action takersHEY, THRIVER: All about the new creative business podcast for action takersIn this episode of the Hey, Thriver podcast, Devin + Shay chat about:01. Introducing the rebrand — things are different! Here is our ol' pal Devin, here to stay!02. How we met, the progression of our relationship, why we wanna do this together:03. What is the hole in the photo/video/creative service industries, problems, and how we’re filling the holes + fixing the problems lol04. What do we want for our audience and our students and our attendees05. What does thriv...
2023-10-0350 minHybrid Hangout | Best Photography & Videography PodcastBuilding a brand that has NO competition ft. Eden Strader!Eden Strader is a six figure photographer turned business coach who inspires creative entrepreneurs, artists, and makers to build a life of artistic growth, wealth, and personal power with carefully curated strategies in marketing, mindset, sales strategy, and self care through excavating her client's unique brand of magic. Everything Eden Strader is based on the concept that we should be building our dream businesses in order to have our dream lives - not stopping at the business as the final destination.SHOWNOTES: https://montanadiaries.com/creativebusinessblog/building-a-brand-that-has-no-competition-ft-eden-straderHybrid Hub is my program for wedding and e...
2023-07-2551 minHybrid Hangout | Best Photography & Videography PodcastWhat is your minimum acceptable baseline? Ft. Tanessa Shears!MEET TANESSA SHEARSTanessa Shears is a Kinesiologist, Certified Sleep Science Coach, and health consultant who helps entrepreneurs double their energy and focus so they can make more money in their business with her 12 Becoming Limitless Protocols. She works closely with business owners to eliminate brain fog and wake up well rested so they can get more done in less time, maintain consistent, stable energy throughout the day and feel better than they have in years. Tanessa is also the host of The Becoming Limitless Podcast, sharing her expertise on optimizing health and focus for business success.
2023-07-1839 minHybrid Hangout | Best Photography & Videography PodcastDropping the "D" word in 2023 ft. DEI Expert Meshayla Cox!MEET MESHAYLA COX:“I am a proud black woman born and raised in southern California and molded in Montana. I have fiercely advocated racial equity in Montana for nearly a decade. During this time, I have educated and impacted over 1,700 people in the public and private sectors - from philanthropy & technology to conservation. I regularly deliver workshops and trainings on racism, equity, DEI, and organizational transformation nationwide—including as a TEDx speaker.”Hybrid Hub is my program for wedding and elopement photographers who want to add video, raise their prices, and build a business that makes...
2023-07-111h 08Hybrid Hangout | Best Photography & Videography PodcastHow to travel to bucket list destinations for your photo/video businessThis is episode 1 of the ELOPE framework series! "E" is for EXPLORE: You’re a creative, which means you’re a dreamer. You’re romantic about the world and your place in it — you might have a deep reverence for nature or you’re fascinated by the stories of each of the people stacked on people in the biggest cities in the world or the immersion of human history in each of the oldest places you’ve been — you’re a traveler. Existing in the world, standing on your own two feet — it takes money, and you already feel like...
2023-05-1219 minHybrid Hangout | Best Photography & Videography PodcastA copywriter's take on business, branding, and collaborationA chat w/ Sydney Ludden Hellooooo and welcome back to the Montana Diaries podcast, I’m Shayna and I’m so stoked you’re here as always — today’s episode is features a chat with Sydney Ludden. Sydney is a copywriter and the owner of Backlabel Branding, as well as the co-founder of Alinea Collective. Be sure to let us know what you think of the pod, and scroll down to get allll of the links discussed in this episode! ALL LINKS DISCUSSED IN THE EPISODE ARE IN THE SHOWNOTES: https://montanadiari...
2023-05-0251 minHybrid Hangout | Best Photography & Videography PodcastLAZY MARKETING 101 ft. SEO blogging expert Danielle Johnson!LAZY MARKETING 101 w/ SEO BLOGGING EXPERT DANIELLE JOHNSONWelcome to the very first LIVE episode of the Montana Diaries podcast! SEO blogging expert Danielle Johnson came back to the pod to field questions LIVE — this was SUCH a fun format, and I would love to do it in the future with other guests to give you a chance to ask our guests questions related to their expertise in real time! This episode was dedicated to what Danielle calls LAZY MARKETING! Learn how to blog with SEO in mind in a way that fee...
2023-04-2942 minHybrid Hangout | Best Photography & Videography PodcastThe fastest way to grow an elopement photography and videography business in 2023CALLING ALL PHOTOGRAPHERS AND VIDEOGRAPHERS: JOIN US FOR THIS FREE ONLINE CLASSINSIDE LOOK: Our exact strategy for year-round elopement and destination wedding bookingsEVERYTHING you need to know to get fully booked year round by diversifying your portfolio, up leveling your customer experience, networking with purpose, and building a business that supports your dream lifeJoin Devin + Shay Thursday April 20th at 8PM Mountain / 7PM Pacific to blow upppp your elopement photography/videography business. FREE CLASS: https://montanadiaries.com/insidelook
2023-04-161h 01Hybrid Hangout | Best Photography & Videography PodcastPerfectionism is literally ruining your life lolHellooooo and welcome back to the Montana Diaries podcast, I’m Shayna and I’m so stoked you’re here as always — today’s episode is centered around one core principle that I know in my bones is true and I hope you can internalize: perfectionism will literally ruin your life and business. Fun!SHOWNOTES FOR THIS EPISODE: https://www.montanadiaries.com/creativebusinessblog/stop-being-a-perfectionist-2023—FREE CLASS: How to integrate VIDEO into your existing PHOTOGRAPHY business without buying new equipment! Plus THREE FREE PDF GUIDES: https://montanadiaries.com/learnvideo —Montana Diaries Podcast...
2023-02-2819 minHybrid Hangout | Best Photography & Videography PodcastIn-Depth Q/A Business Coaching Call w/ Videographer AlexandraHelloooo and welcome back to the Montana Diaries Podcast, I’m Shayna and I’m so stoked you’re here today because we have my very first live coaching call on the podcast with a really beautiful soul + up and coming videographer Alexandra Donaldson. Alex attended my very first content day last fall and she’s always had the most thoughtful questions on business, client relations, and creativity, so I knew she’d be the PERFECT first live coaching call on the Montana Diaries podcast. If you listen to this episode and you love it then apply to be on a...
2023-02-2359 minHybrid Hangout | Best Photography & Videography Podcast2023 Content Marketing Strategy for Creative BusinessHellooooo and welcome back to the Montana Diaries podcast, I’m Shayna and I’m so stoked you’re here as always — today’s episode is on literally my favoirte topic in the universe when it comes to creative business, which is creative business content creation strategy— I really just want to dive deeepppp on content in 2023, and I want to go hard on quantity and on service, so truly helping people on the photo/video side of my business and the business education side — I am such a huge believer in content marketing and I think brands will win when they...
2023-02-2117 minHybrid Hangout | Best Photography & Videography PodcastTurning a cancer diagnosis into a hero's journey to health w/ Erin SotoERIN SOTOHelloooo and welcome back to the Montana Diaries Podcast, I’m Shayna and I’m so stoked you’re here today because we have the lovely Erin Soto joining us to chat all about her journey to health — from her stage 3 cancer diagnosis to research on cancer and chronic illness prevention to remission to today, where she supports others through their own health journeys in really beautifully supportive way that honors community and emotional health and creativity — as well as nutrition + health practices guided by science. Erin is a beautiful soul and is so ridi...
2023-02-1651 minHybrid Hangout | Best Photography & Videography PodcastTracking the health of your creative business in 2023Tracking the health of your creative business in 2023: A biz + life update from Shay, all about process oriented vs. product oriented tasks, KPIs, and more!Snag the KPI freebie by signing up for the podcast email list here: https://montanadiaries.com/podcast—SHOWNOTES FOR THIS EPISODE: https://www.montanadiaries.com/creativebusinessblog/creative-business-kpis-2023 —FREE CLASS: How to integrate VIDEO into your existing PHOTOGRAPHY business without buying new equipment! Plus THREE FREE PDF GUIDES: https://montanadiaries.com/learnvideo —Montana Diaries Podcast Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/m...
2023-02-1441 minHybrid Hangout | Best Photography & Videography PodcastTikTok Queenie Kelly LaVallie on aging, beauty, communication, and business!Welcome to my life coaching session w/ TikTok sensation Kelly LaVallie haha! We riff on this a bit at the beginning of the pod, but I seriously just reached out to Kelly and told her I could really use a conversation with her and she graciously accepted. Kelly is exceptionally wise, funny, and beautiful -- all of this is just to say that I appreciate her perspective on life and I figured you would too! I hope you love listening to this episode as much as I loved recording it.MEET KELLY LAVALLIEIn her...
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Passive Income For Photographers PodcastThe Benefits of Partner Launches with Shayna LloydThis episode was recorded before I rebranded the podcast as Create & Launch. On the show today I interview Shayna Lloyd about the benefits of partner launches. Partner launches can be incredibly lucrative and I am a huge fan of the power of a partner launch, also called affilaite marketing. If you have an interest in scaling your own business with digital products The Passive Income Conference for Photographers is being held in Tulum January 27th & 28th 2023 with headline speakers India Earl, Grace Troutman, Steph Taylor and D'Arcy Benicosa. The two day immersive conference will teach yo...
2022-11-3054 minHybrid Hangout | Best Photography & Videography PodcastSEO Blogging for Creative Business in 2023 w/ Danielle JohnsonDANIELLE JOHNSONHelloooo and welcome back to the Montana Diaries Podcast, I’m Shayna and I’m so freaking stoked you’re here because on today’s episode we have the incredibllleeee Danielle Johnson, a blogging + SEO queenie who basically gave us a freaking masterclass during this podcast episode. Danielle is a wedding photographer turned blogging expert for creative business owners — she calls herself the “solution to your ‘shit, i should really work on my blogging’ problem” and that’s the most beautiful thing I’ve ever heard. She’s magic. This might be my favorite episode of the pod…ever? I’m not...
2022-11-091h 14Hybrid Hangout | Best Photography & Videography Podcast41: A candid talk about race and diversity, building a successful baking business, the power of networking, and much more! w/ Randi SmithRANDI SMITHHelloooo and welcome back to the Montana Diaries Podcast, I’m Shayna and I’m so freaking stoked you’re here because on today’s episode we have the lovely Randi Smith, a wedding cake designer and business coach — Randi is an island girl who is passionate about celebrating life's big moments. She’s obsessed with my family, lipsticks, and chai tea lattes. When she’s not working with her wonderful clients, you can catch her watching reruns of A Different World. I do want to warn you all that we had someeeee techni...
2022-10-2557 minHybrid Hangout | Best Photography & Videography Podcast40: Business with purpose: serving the multicultural community w/ Destini FrenchDESTINI FRENCHHelloooo and welcome back to the Montana Diaries Podcast, I’m Shayna and I’m so freaking stoked you’re here because today we have one of the most talented hair and makeup artists and my dear friend DESTNI, the owner of Cultured Roots in Bozeman, Montana. Destini serves the multicultural community in Montana and she has an incredible vision for how she intends to serve through her services and through textured hair education — this is a must listen, seriously. —SHOWNOTES FOR THIS EPISODE: https://www.montanadiaries.com/creativebus...
2022-10-1852 minHybrid Hangout | Best Photography & Videography Podcast39: Overcoming Imposter Syndrome w/ Small Business Strategist Melissa KoehlerMELISSA KOEHLERHelloooo and welcome back to the Montana Diaries Podcast, I’m Shayna and I’m so freaking stoked you’re here because on today’s episode we have the incredible Melissa Koehler, a Small Business Strategist who is passionate about helping women build a business they can be proud of! On this episode of the MD Podcast, we dive deeeepppp into what it takes to build businesses as a creative woman, imposter syndrome, shifting careers, and much more.—SHOWNOTES FOR THIS EPISODE: https://www.montanadiaries.com/creativebu...
2022-10-1139 minHybrid Hangout | Best Photography & Videography Podcast38: Create the community you need w/ the founder of GirlGetAfterIt Cassidy Wendell!CASSIDY WENDELLHelloooo and welcome back to the Montana Diaries Podcast, I’m your host Shayna and I’m so freaking stoked you’re here because today we have Cassidy Wendell, the Bozeman Montana based founder of GirlGetAfterIt. Cass is a powerhouse of an entrepreneur and I couldn’t believe all of the wisdom she brought to this episode of the pod — I got so much out of her story of grief and finding community and figuring out how to run the successful business she has today. She indulged my curiosities and I’m so grateful...
2022-10-0445 minHybrid Hangout | Best Photography & Videography Podcast37: Live a life filled with grace, passion & purpose w/ Geomyra PollardGEOMYRA POLLARDHelloooo and welcome back to the Montana Diaries Podcast, I’m Shayna and I’m so freaking stoked you’re here because on today’s episode we have the lovely Geomyra Pollard, an incredible wedding planner turned business coach who is all about serving creatives, professionals & working parents who are ready to live a life filled with grace, passion & purpose! Geomyra is incredible and I know you’ll get so much from her story of juggling marriage, parenthood, building a business, navigating grief, and living with a chronic illness.—SHOWNOTES...
2022-09-2732 minHybrid Hangout | Best Photography & Videography Podcast36: Becoming a successful traveling elopement photographer w/ Emily KiddEMILY KIDD PHOTO Helloooo and welcome back to the Montana Diaries Podcast, I’m Shayna and I’m so freaking stoked you’re here because on today’s episode we have the lovely Emily Kidd, one of my absolute favorite elopement photographers and the host of a podcast serving elopement photographers, The Road Created — Emily has such a heart for serving other business owners, she’s an amazing business woman, and she truly captures her couples perfectly on their adventures. In this episode of the Montana Diaries Podcast, we discuss building a sustainable business, SEO, Pinteres...
2022-09-2043 minHybrid Hangout | Best Photography & Videography Podcast35: DEEP dive with expert social media marketer Katie LoveKATIE LOVEHelloooo and welcome back to the Montana Diaries Podcast, I’m Shayna and I’m so freaking stoked you’re here because today we have an incredible guest, Katie Love! Katie is an expert social media strategist. She’s helped numerous businesses turn followers into real sales and leads. Katie has a decade of social media experience under her belt! She loves creating engaging content and branding for each of her clients.Katie worked for TV stations across the country and as a news reporter, she learned to brand herself through...
2022-09-1356 minHybrid Hangout | Best Photography & Videography Podcast34: Behind the scenes of creating a coworking community for women w/ Amanda M. DiehlAMANDA DIEHLHelloooo and welcome back to the Montana Diaries Podcast, I’m Shayna and I’m so freaking stoked you’re here because today we have an incredible entrepreneur with us today, Amanda Diehl, the owner/operator of Sky Oro in Bozeman, MT. Sky Oro is a gorgeoussss co-working space for women that I personally go to every time I’m passing through Bozeman, MT because the photography/videography side of the business has me traveling quite often. Here’s how their website sums up Sky Oro: “An activated community of badasses who are brave enough to be vulnera...
2022-09-061h 02Hybrid Hangout | Best Photography & Videography Podcast33: Whole-heartedness and diving in head first w/ Devin from Backcountry BohemiansHelloooo and welcome back to the Montana Diaries Podcast, I’m Shayna and I’m so freaking stoked you’re here because today we have one of the most incredible creatives I know on the podcast, Devin from Backcountry Bohemians. Devin’s work speaks for itself, so if you aren’t driving, be sure to go check out Backcountry Bohemians to give a little context to Devin’s business and talent as she takes you through her business/life/creativity journey… if you are driving, just trust me that Devin is a true artist with a huge heart for her clients, a...
2022-08-161h 07Hybrid Hangout | Best Photography & Videography Podcast32: Experimenting and taking creative risks in 2022On today’s episode I’m going to be talking about experimenting and taking creative risks — I freaking knowww that creative business can slowly turn into factory work, especially with portfolio consistency and client expectations, so let’s talk about the who, what, when, where, and how of staying creative when you make money from your creativity. This episode is dedicated to Morgannnn, the owner of Elizabeth Samuel Photography, who suggested the topic on Instagram — she asked specifically about double exposures and creative edits. Remember, you can alwayssss let me know what topics you want covered on the pod!S...
2022-08-1122 minHybrid Hangout | Best Photography & Videography Podcast31: Online marketing for creative business in 2022Hellloooo and welcome back to the Montana Diaries Podcast, on today’s episode I’m going to be talking allll about online marketing for creative entrepreneurs in 2022. I get asked about this topic allll the freaking time, but this episode is a special shout out to Whitney Jones, who suggested this topic in the Montana Diaries Podcast Facebook Group! Soooo here’s your reminder to join the group — you can post about anything related to business or creativity, and also ask questions that will be turned into episodes. SHOWNOTES: https://www.montanadiaries.com/creativebusinessblog/32Thanks for liste...
2022-08-0421 minHybrid Hangout | Best Photography & Videography Podcast30: ALL about how I handle MONEY in my business!On today’s episode we’re talking moneyyyy, bb. I’ll take you through why I make it such a big point to be open about money, my personal money values, why I was so conservative at the beginning of my business, how money flows through my business, my money distribution system, and how I handle goal setting with money. Be sure to stick with me until the end because I’ll give you a free resource to help you create a system for handling money in your creative business AND will take you through the goal setting process I use wi...
2022-07-2832 minHybrid Hangout | Best Photography & Videography Podcast29: Creating a personal brand that grows with you w/ Rachel TraxlerHelloooo and welcome back to the Montana Diaries Podcast, I’m Shayna and I’m so freaking stoked you’re here because today we have an incredible photographer turned business coach, Rachel Traxler. Rachel is a freaking force in this industry — she shot her first wedding over ten years ago, and since has created a beautiful client-centered business and brand that includes an amazing associate photography team and an education branch that focuses on serving the next generation of photographers. ALL THE LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE: https://www.montanadiaries.com/creativebusinessblog/29FREE CLASS FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS! https...
2022-07-2646 minHybrid Hangout | Best Photography & Videography Podcast28: Making Montana Diaries: My photo/video business story!On today’s episode I’ll be telling you my business storyyyy — so freaking exciting, right!? Well, I do get asked a lot about how the frick I started by business with both photo and video and what that process was like for me, so hopefully I can demystify the industry a bit for you with my experience and this episode will also help you get to know me a bit better. You all know I’m an open book about alllll things business and creativity, so if you have any questions after this episode then by all means just ask...
2022-07-2133 minHybrid Hangout | Best Photography & Videography Podcast27: Deep dive with destination wedding photographer Grace Troutman!Ohhhh man, this has to be one of my favorite interviews I’ve EVER had on the podcast — Grace Troutman is such an aspirational business woman and we covered everythingggg from building a traveling elopement brand from the Midwest of the United States, to growing her associate photography team, to offering business education for other photographers, to finding her voice on different social media platforms like TIKTOK. Grace is completely candid about the progression of her life and business, and I know you’re all going to get a ton out of what she has to say. LISTEN...
2022-05-0645 minHybrid Hangout | Best Photography & Videography Podcast26: 5 steps to systemizing your content strategy!Welcome back to the Montana Diaries Podcast, on today’s episode I’m going to be taking you through my EXACT system of batching creating content — I get asked about how I do this alllll the time for my own creative business, and I know content creation in general is such a huge pain point, so I’m excited to help out however I can. THIS EPISODE'S SHOWNOTES: https://www.montanadiaries.com/creativebusinessblog/26MONTANA DIARIES INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/montana.diariesPleasseeee rate + review the pod, it helps more than you know!! DM me a scre...
2022-04-0616 minHybrid Hangout | Best Photography & Videography Podcast25: What does it REALLY take to run multiple businesses? w/ Zoelle DevlinZOELLE DEVLINHelloooo and welcome back to the Montana Diaries Podcast, HOLYYYYY frick it’s Season 2 — we took a little bit of a break for the holidays but I’m beyond stoked for the lineup of guests coming up here in 2022. We’re alsooooo going to be adding in solo shows this year, so pleaseeeee let me know what topics you’d love to hear covered! You know I’m an open book when it comes to my business, so ask away — aannddd for those who don’t know me: I’m Shayna and I’m so freaking stoked you’...
2022-01-1852 minHybrid Hangout | Best Photography & Videography Podcast24 Personal Branding for Creative Business w/ Salima OmwengaSALIMA OMWENGASalima Omwenga is a personal brand strategist and the founder of UFlourish, a platform where driven workforce professionals and entrepreneurs can learn how to develop a strong personal brand that will unlock new career and business opportunities all while living a life they love. She believes anyone that has a gift, talent, skill, or area of expertise can benefit from being intentional about developing a personal brand. What is personal branding?Personal branding is a new term to some — it’s how you package what you offer, and how y...
2021-12-1350 minHybrid Hangout | Best Photography & Videography Podcast23 Nicola Dixon: How she designed her life and overcame financial traumafrom failure and hiding out to pivoting and abundanceOn episode 23, I’m joined by my dear friend Nicola Dixon. Nicola is an INCREDIBLE photographer — like, how of this world talented. She’s also a launch strategist and coach who helps photographers enter the digital product space. She gets so freaking vulnerable on this episode of the Montana Diaries Podcast — we go wayyyy back in her business journey and she is so kind to open up about failure, financial trauma, mindset, and her eventual successful pivot into the photo world. This episode is a must listen. SHOWNOT...
2021-12-0843 minHybrid Hangout | Best Photography & Videography Podcast22: Selling a hand made creative product w/ Hannah Lorenzen On episode 23 of the Montana Diaries Podcast, I’m chatting with Hannah Lorenzen, the Missoula-based owner of Han-MadeWithLove — she makes stunning clay jewelry and it’s so freaking unique, you guys, unlike anything I’ve ever seen. I hired Hannah to design pieces to go in my welcome boxes for my wedding and elopement clients and I am absolutely blown away by the care she put into each design. I knew I had to get her on the pod to tell you about her process. If you’ve been wanting to sell a creative product but you’re not sure where to...
2021-11-2931 minHybrid Hangout | Best Photography & Videography Podcast21: Pinterest Strategy for Creative Business w/ MY Pinterest manager Teresa Dietrich!Behind the scenes with MY Pinterest Manager!In episode 21, I’m talking with MY Pinterest manager Teresa Dietrich about her journey to becoming a Virtual Assistant-turned Pinterest Strategist, her client workflow, and tips for creative entrepreneurs like you to create your own Pinterest workflows. We dive DEEP into the WHY behind Pinterest as well as the how, so be sure to listen alllll the way to the end so you can implement all of this goodness into your own business.SHOWNOTES + ALL THE LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: https://www.montanadiaries.com/creativebusinessblog/21Hy...
2021-11-2241 minHybrid Hangout | Best Photography & Videography Podcast20: Your most productive and profitable schedule w/ Hannah MurphyHANNAH MURPHYWe have an incredibleeee business owner and productivity coach on episode 20 of the Montana Diaries Podcast here to give alllll the guidance and tangible tips — it’s one of my favorite voices in this online business world, the lovely Hannah Murphy! As a business owner who 9xed her client load in just six months, she knows how overwhelming the role of CEO can be - even when your business is thriving on the outside. Hannah helps creative business owners develop PROFIT focused schedules that allow them to outsource the tasks that don’t bring them joy, s...
2021-11-1540 minHybrid Hangout | Best Photography & Videography Podcast19 Lindsey Roman on stewarding each season in family & business19 Lindsey Roman on stewarding each season in family & businessLINDSEY ROMANLindsey Roman is a business educator, social media marketing guru, and photographer based out of Lawrence, Kansas. She’s one of the founders of The Heart University and she co-hosts The Heart & Hustle Podcast, a business podcast for creative entrepreneurs. Lindsey’s mission is to help women know their worth, value, and identity in who they are and boldly do what they were created to do. When she’s not speaking, teaching, or dancing on Instagram, you can find her spending qualit...
2021-11-0858 minHybrid Hangout | Best Photography & Videography Podcast18 Rocky Mountain Bride Editor Mackenzie Stevens on allll things magazines and submitting18 Rocky Mountain Bride Editor Mackenzie Stevens on Allll Things Magazines and SubmittingMackenzie turned her internship at RMB into a career as one of their incredible editors — in this pod, she brought insight into the magazine industry as well as those juicy tangible submission tips! SHOWNOTES: montanadiaries.com/creativebusinessblog/18Hybrid Hub is my program for wedding and elopement photographers who want to add video, raise their prices, and build a business that makes sense long term. If you’re curious whether it’s the right move, book a free clarity call. We’ll talk thro...
2021-11-0148 minHybrid Hangout | Best Photography & Videography Podcast17 Marketing Expert Micah Larsen on Vulnerability for Women in BusinessMicah Larsen helps women creatives build audiences of engaged ideal customers so they can make a consistent income doing work they love. She is the Missoula-based marketing expert behind the 10 week program “How To Hustle.” She teaches everything from how to create a first impression to nurturing loyal customers. Today’s conversation is an absolute freaking must listen, especially for women in creative business. Micah brought ittt with the vulnerability about womanhood, motherhood, life, and business. Micah Larsen helps women creatives build audiences of engaged ideal customers so they can make a consistent income doing work they love. Sh...
2021-10-261h 14Hybrid Hangout | Best Photography & Videography Podcast16 Can you be a good artist AND sane!? Mental health, addiction, and authentic expression w/ John Piacquadio16: Can you be a good artist AND sane!? Mental health, addiction, and authentic expression w/ John PiacquadioJOHN PIACQUADIOJohn Piacquadio is a Montana-based artist and fly fisherman, often drawing inspiration from fly tying and fishing in his work. In this episode of the Montana Diaries Podcast, John shared his rich life story from growing up as the child of an Italian immigrant, to the tension between his religious upbringing and his education, to being an art student and drug addict obsessed with originality, to settling into himself as a sober maker...
2021-10-111h 34Hybrid Hangout | Best Photography & Videography Podcast15 Hillary Folkvord on owning multiple businesses and the "family bottom line"15 Hillary Folkvord on owning multiple businesses and the "family bottom line"HILLARY FOLKVORDHillary Folkvord is a force to reckon with — she is a mother, an amazing curator and social media presence, and a fourth generation Montanan who, along with her amazing family, runs multiple successful businesses, including The RSVP Motel, The Farmer’s Daughter Cafe, and The Sacajawea Hotel. Hillary held nothingggg back when it came to business advice, her lifestyle, or balancing motherhood with her ambition. SHOWNOTES: montanadiaries.com/shownotes/15Hybrid Hub i...
2021-10-0447 minHybrid Hangout | Best Photography & Videography Podcast14 Dawn Jarvis on the value of support systems and creative communitiesDawn Jarvis on the value of support systems and creative communities In this episode of the Montana Diaries Podcast, we have one of my favorite photographers, I mean, one of my favorite people — she’s a badass business owner with the biggest heart, our twighlighty Myspace queen with a ridiculous amount of talent, and a super cool hang, Dawn Jarvis of Dawn Photo! This conversation went SO FAST you guys, we talked about so freaking much and I could have talked to this lady all day. Dawn is an Oregon-based photographer who specializes in elop...
2021-09-2752 minHybrid Hangout | Best Photography & Videography Podcast13 Silo Skincare Owner Morgan Ser Voss on Digital Sales and Social MediaMorgan Ser VossMorgan Ser Voss is the owner of Silo Skincare, which is Montana-based skincare made for the wild women who lead an active lifestyle and want affordable, all-natural products that won't hold them back. How pithy is that tagline, like come on!? Morgan is the sweetest soul and I just know you’re all going to fall in love with her and her goats the way I have — in this episode, she talks alllll about following in her grandma’s footsteps and adapting a farmers’ market-style business to the digital age we live in...
2021-09-1344 minHybrid Hangout | Best Photography & Videography Podcast12 Artist Abigael Tripp on Coming Home to Her BodyABIGAIL TRIPPAbigael Tripp is the Missoula-based artist behind Here Studio. Abigael focuses on landscape imagery and design inspired by the magic and beauty of the natural world. She joins the Montana Diaries podcast to talk about what art means to her — what art comes naturally, what it is to be a maker, and the feeling that her art evokes. I was drawn to Abigail and her art from the moment I stumbled across her, and it was a delight to speak to her about her process. “Getting Into” PaintingAbigael was wor...
2021-08-3057 minHybrid Hangout | Best Photography & Videography Podcast11 Brand photographer Rio Chantel on getting back to one's boundariesRIO CHANTELRio Chantel is a Missoula-based brand photographer and the coolest person I know — everything about her is just rad and makes me want to live a more intentional, creative, aesthetic life. I’ve been drawn to Rio since the first photo I saw of her — platonic love at first sight, truly, so this was a freaking treat.Rio also owns our favorite creative studio space, Oi Yoi, where we shoot all of our branding + educational video content. Go check it out and book it nowwww! What do we hold space for?
2021-08-231h 03Hybrid Hangout | Best Photography & Videography Podcast10 Meet our brand + web designer, Nikki Fanshaw!NIKKI FANSHAWIn this episode of the Montana Diaries podcast, I sat down with Nikki Fanshaw to chat about her path to becoming the wildly talented brand + web designer that she is today. From a Midwest farm girl, to a growing career in the fashion industry, to product design, to running her own successful design firm — Nikki knows a thing or two about pivoting in creative business. The brand + web design processI was lucky enough to work with Nikki on our brand + website this year. We broke down the process of...
2021-08-161h 09Hybrid Hangout | Best Photography & Videography Podcast9 Making Montana Diaries: My husband interviews me!I'm so excited to present this behind the scenes chat with everyone's fave husband, Brandon! We do a deep dive into the creation of Montana Diaries -- Bran leads the conversation by taking "the people," as he calls you sweet listeners, through my creative ~journey.~ LET ME KNOW if you liked this interview and if you have any questions at all that we can address in future! I want to do more tangible creative business episodes and the interview format might be the move; whatever you want, ha!Be sureeee to head on over to montanadiaries.com...
2021-06-0758 minHybrid Hangout | Best Photography & Videography Podcast8 Chris Mai's Burning Itch: A Filmmaker's POV on Innovation and Staying CreativeWe’ll see if Chris kills me for that title, ha!! You’ll have to listen to our chat to know what that’s about. Chris Mai is an incredible Portland, Oregon based filmmaker serving the PNW + beyond. On episode 8 of the Montana Diaries Podcast, Chris and I discuss everyyyything from balancing family and entrepreneurship, to looking toward the future and trying to envision an end point. Chris has some incredible heart-centered takes on ambition, innovation, creativity, and “the dream.” This is a MUST LISTEN.Be sure to go give Chris all the love on Instagram a...
2021-03-081h 02Hybrid Hangout | Best Photography & Videography Podcast7 YOU IS ME!? All about contentedness and growing where you're planted w/ Bailey AnselmeBAILEY ANSELME is an Iowa-based photographer, videographer, and graphic designer serving the Midwest United States and beyond. I felt compelled to pull Bailey on the pod to show what it looks like to offer multiple creative services within one business, and she didn’t disappoint! Bailey is the sweetest lil human in the entire world — she is ALL about finding contentedness in the situation she’s in and crafting a life of comfort. I know listeners will get a lot from her mindset and I can’t wait to hear what you think! Go give her some love on I...
2021-03-0140 minHybrid Hangout | Best Photography & Videography Podcast6 Human centered business and keeping the art sacred with Mary KantnerFrom Mary Kantner’s website: Mary Kantner is a portrait photographer based out of Los Angeles, CA. She is inspired by “imperfections”, in-between moments, and telling a story in her photographs. She uses both film and digital photography fluently within her work.Mary joins the Montana Diaries podcast to discuss, well, everything. We talk about being multi-passionate artists in an industry that demands niching down, and how we must allow our human selves to be more complicated than our brands. Mary attempts to put words to what draws her to photography legend Annie Leibovitz, which prompts a fumblin...
2021-02-161h 05Hybrid Hangout | Best Photography & Videography Podcast5 A Candid Chat With My College Roommate About Being a Person ft. Shyla HadleySHOWNOTES: montanadiaries.com/creativebusinessblog/5Hybrid Hub is my program for wedding and elopement photographers who want to add video, raise their prices, and build a business that makes sense long term. If you’re curious whether it’s the right move, book a free clarity call. We’ll talk through your goals and what’s actually going to move the needle. Even if you don’t join, you’ll walk away with real direction. BOOK YOUR CALLThanks for listening to Hybrid Hangout!! Don't forget to rate and review on your fave podcast platform -- it helps me...
2021-02-0745 minHybrid Hangout | Best Photography & Videography Podcast4 How Personal Style Shaped Leanna Krenik's Creative CareerLeanna Krenik is my dear friend and a Bozeman, Montana based photographer. In this episode of the Montana Diaries podcast, Leanna gets craazzzyyyy vulnerable about her feelings about her personal style and social perception shaped her creativity and career. Keep listening until the end because Leanna's mindset around keeping her personal life and marriage sacred paired with her thoughts about protecting her time are pure gold. https://www.montanadiaries.com/creativebusinessblog/4Hybrid Hub is my program for wedding and elopement photographers who want to add video, raise their prices, and build a business that makes s...
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