Solo: How to not hate Instagram

What does living boldly mean to you? Do you focus on making the biggest social impact that you can? Do you do the work you do because you know it'll really make a difference in the world? Karen and I talk about what living boldly means to us, and how we can make the biggest impact with our businesses. Jump into this episode for a great conversation about helping others and focusing on what is most important to you!

Chris is the owner and lead photographer of Photography Stiles. The main focus is geared towards weddings, engagements, and families. Capturing core memories for couples and families is something he finds passion in providing. Chris also firmly believes in not following a linear career path, as he spent years of his life working in the private sector for software training, sales engineering, and meteorology. Making the decision to do a 180 and become a full time wedding photographer is something he's proud of, and would encourage others to never feel unhappy in their working life! Listen to this episode to hear one of my favorite inspirational stories. Chris completely pivoted his career and shows us all how empowering it can be to go after something you're truly passionate about. We talk about being launched into the busiest wedding season of our lives, so if you're in the wedding industry, or you're thinking about completely pivoting... this episode will feel SUPER relatable to you!

Do you want to know how to invest the money you make in your business? Learn how to be financially secure in the future by listening to this compelling interview with Lindsey, your money BFF! Find her on Instagram @your_money_bff

Life in 2021 as a wedding vendor is a little more chaotic than most entrepreneurs. This is a big year - like, bigger than 2020 was supposed to have been. We're trying to fit in weddings on the weekends, as well as talking to new couples during the week and setting things up for the upcoming weddings. It feels like this is the year we've been training for. Jeff and I talk a bit about what it's like to be in this unique position, and why we're thriving off of all of this energy. Listen in, especially if you're also a wedding vendor going through allll the things!

Listen to this episode if you're seeking some calm and balance. Corey's story is a reminder that you can seek whatever your heart yearns for. This lifetime is limited, but your potential is not. Corey's role on this Earth is so much more than simply Destination Elopement Photographer.  She is a creative stylist, an educator, a wellness enthusiast, an organic gardener, a forager, a brand and intimate portrait artist, an avid brainstormer, an activist, a travel guide guru, and an ever-explorer. Her weekend plans range from finding hidden gems while hiking through the mountains with her husband to rallying for social justice at a protest downtown. She dreams about trips to the desert, thriving through van life as she travels between national parks, living on a lush, green, protected planet and being a life-long learner. To put it simply: her middle name is Passionate. And she dedicates her life to working with other creative, adventurous souls who value lifting each other up as much as they value dreamy photos that capture their genuine love story.

Today's interview is with a wonderful friend of mine, LaToya Santos. LaToya is one of the most talented makeup artists that I have ever known. We have a real heart to heart about what it means to pull yourself out of your business identity and remembering who you really are. I hope you connect with her as well as I do, and make sure to give her a follow on Instagram at @latoyasantosbeauty - seriously, you're gonna love her!

Meet Alana Simpson, a PR mentor, strategy expert, and a textile fanatic. Alana guides entrepreneurs through public relations and helps them nurture their storytelling skills so they can dive into doing PR for themselves and work towards filling up the "As Seen In" section of their website.  With over six years of marketing and communications experience, Alana brings kindness and compassion to the table for her clients, allowing them to own their story in an ethical way, through PR training, strategy building and 1:1 coaching. People love working with Alana due to her stand out hilarious and caring style, which makes reaching your business and PR goals become attainable. Alana’s community love her because of her boundless ideas, tireless enthusiasm, and unshakeable drive to help her clients get over their self-doubt and step into and become the business person they’ve always wanted be. Listen in to hear what advice Alana has for small businesses and creative entrepreneurs!

In this episode, I interview Kelsey, otherwise known as her business name and IG handle: On My Way to Happiness. She's a money healer who helps you unlock quantum wealth using science, spirituality and business mindset coaching. She's a wealth of knowledge and is full of vibrant energy that I think we all need in our lives! Get ready for a good listen, and head to the Ditto Podcast website to find the show notes for more information!

#iykyk - but really. We've all felt overwhelmed with IG at some point, or like, all the time. I wanted to hop into this solo episode with a few quick tips from my personal experience that will help you to NOT hate Instagram!

Kendra is the owner and designer behind Whole Weddings. Whole Weddings offers couples and creatives custom stationery design, printed on plantable seed paper. The personal motto behind her work is "less waste, more love". Using design consciously and creatively to honor who and what you love, while also being mindful of the impact our choices have on the environment. Listen to this perfectly timed episode as we celebrate Earth Day 2021! Visit our website to view more show notes and find the links to her favorite businesses who are also helping our environment every step of the way!