I started this podcast with one goal in mind: to be honest about the things I’ve struggled with as a business owner. Well let me tell you friend, the last few months I’ve been in a dark place. And I finally said “NO” to my phone and no to the hustle! I’ve already seen a HUGE change in my mental state, and in this episode, I’m going to share it all!

Your business should evolve and grow with you and chances are that if it is, you likely will experience a transition at one point or another...but knowing how to navigate that is so important! In today’s episode, I’ve created 5 simple steps to consider when transitioning in your business.

There is a mental health epidemic today on our country; however, out of these struggling, entrepreneurs are 50% more likely to report having a mental health condition. In the past, people relied on their physical strength to perform tasks like farming, labor, or other work tasks. But today, good mental health is essential for knowledge work in the 21st century. This is a conversation that needs to be had, and today, I’m interviewing Lauren from L Rae Design where she also opens up about her journey with struggling while owning her business. Follow Lauren on Instagram: www.Instagram.com/lraedesign Lauren’s website: www.lraedesign.com

I think it’s safe to say that we will all experience fear at one point or another while running our business. But it’s what we choose to do with our fear that will either make or break it for us. When I think of someone who has learned to conquer fear in business, I can’t help but think of Danielle Ryan, owner of Lifestyle by design studio. Danielle offers amazing insight in today’s episode on how to overcome imposter syndrome, she gives tips for better productivity, she talks about what to do when things do go as planned, and so much more! Danielle is amazing and I'm so excited to bring her on today! Follow Danielle on Instagram: Instagram.com/lifestylebydesignstudio_ Danielle’s website: www.lifestylebydesignstudio.com

Picture this: you start your business, you're so excited about what it is that you have to offer, you open up an instagram account and you start following others in your industry because "community over competition", but then over time, you see those other creative business owners doing something in thier business that really works for them....maybe a type of promotion, or way of getting thier audience to interact with them, so for kicks you tell yourself to try that too, because maybe if it worked for them, it might work for you....so you try it, only to find out that it didn’t work quite as well for you... As a business owner, you have strengths, and the strengths you have are not always the same as the business owner next to you. And you have to learn to play to your own strengths in order to run your business successfully. Back in February of this year, I had the opportunity to fly out to Seattle to photograph an elopement, and while I was there, I was able to make a new friend in the indursty. Her name is Aryn Graves. Aryn is the owner of her business Sojourn art and Ink where she creates stationery, custom maps and pet portraits and calligraphs vows. She's amazing at what she does but one thing that really stuck out when I met her was our conversation about playing to your strengths as a business owner in order to run a successful business....or, in other words, being your authentic self in business and allowing that to attract your ideal clients. Aryn is amazing and I'm so excited to bring her on today! Follow Aryn on Instagram: Instagram.com/sojourn_artandink Aryn’s website: www.sojournartandink.com

Most of life and business can be summed up in 4 different seasons: winter, spring, summer, fall. And if we manage those seasons wisely, we will grow and reap our harvest and our business will grow. In today’s episode, I talk about how to navigate each season, and also share the current season I’m in. Please remember to review this podcast for your chance to win coffee on me each month! Screenshot and share this episode if you loved it and remember to tag me! Visit my website: www.ladyilgphotography.com Email me with questions/suggestions/episode ideas or just to chat at [email protected] Instagram: www.instagram.com/ladyilg

It can be so hard to know how to manage our own personal and business finances. Especially as a creative business owner, but luckily for all of us, Cory and Treslyn from 30 something millionaire are passionate about educating others on how to have wealth—but not just wealth for the sake of having wealth—wealth in every area of our lives. Follow Cory and Treslyn on Instagram: @thirtysomethingmillionaire Their website: https://www.thirtysomethingmillionaire.com/ Please remember to review this podcast for your chance to win coffee on me each month! Screenshot and share this episode if you loved it and remember to tag me! Visit my website: www.ladyilgphotography.com Email me with questions/suggestions/episode ideas or just to chat at [email protected] Instagram: www.instagram.com/ladyilg

Whether you’re just now starting your business or you’ve been hustling for years, at some point you might question: “how do I go full time?” In today’s episode, we dive into everything you need to know about going full time in your biz... Please remember to review this podcast for your chance to win coffee on me each month! Screenshot and share this episode if you loved it and remember to tag me! Visit my website: www.ladyilgphotography.com Email me with questions/suggestions/episode ideas or just to chat at [email protected] Instagram: www.instagram.com/ladyilg

When you first started your business, you likely were taking on anything and everything that came your way, but after a while, you more than likely got to a point where you realized that in order to make your business grow, you needed to start saying “no”. Maybe you haven’t reached that point...or maybe you’re currently there and don’t know how to say no without feeling like you’re disappointing someone. Today’s episode is for you! I interviewed Elisabeth from ElisaAnne Calligraphy because in the past year, she’s really started to hone in on her no’s and yes’s, and her insight from today’s episode will truly help you when it comes to knowing how to navigate those icky “no’s”. Please remember to review this podcast for your chance to win coffee on me each month! Screenshot and share this episode if you loved it and remember to tag me and Elisabeth! Elisabeth’s Instagram: Instagram.com/elisaannecalligraphy Elisabeth’s website: www.elisaannecalligraphy.com Visit my website: www.ladyilgphotography.com Email me with questions/suggestions/episode ideas or just to chat at [email protected] Instagram: www.instagram.com/ladyilg

In 2017 I made the transition in my business to strictly only take on wedding jobs. Before that, I was taking on everything under the sun. Though the transition was hard, I truly had no idea how specializing in just one thing would absolutely help my business grow. Today, I’m unpacking ALL of that for you! I hope this episode inspires you to take a look at your business to see how you can make the change for more growth. Please remember to review this podcast for your chance to win coffee on me each month! Screenshot and share this episode if you loved it and remember to tag me @ladyilg! Visit my website: www.ladyilgphotography.com Email me with questions/suggestions/episode ideas or just to chat at [email protected] Instagram: www.instagram.com/ladyilg

When running a business—especially if you work from home—it can become quite difficult to learn how to balance your work and personal life. How do you create time for yourself? How do you set boundaries with your clients? Allison from As You Wish has answered all of these questions and I’m so excited to share our interview with you today! Find Allison on Instagram: @asyouwishco Alison’s website: https://www.asyouwishcolorado.com/ Please remember to review this podcast for your chance to win coffee on me each month! Screenshot and share this episode if you loved it and remember to tag me @ladyilg!