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326 - Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour wasn’t just a concert. It was a masterclass in commitment, mindset, and leadership. In this episode, Nicole and Heather break down the business and life lessons hiding in plain sight.
What to Listen For
The long-term mindset most miss
Why effort always compounds
How boundaries protect growth
Separating noise from feedback
Playing a bigger game patiently
Building belief through action
Why comparison steals momentum
Commitment beyond motivation
Choosing endurance over shortcuts
Staying focused when opinions fly
Whether you love Taylor Swift or not, these lessons hit close to home. Success is built through consistency, boundaries, and showing up anyway. Tune in and see how these ideas apply to your business right now.
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325 - What if the thing you think will finally make you feel secure, confident, or successful… doesn’t? In this episode, we unpack why “getting there” rarely feels the way you expect — and what actually creates the feelings you’re chasing.
What to Listen For
Why “there” always feels better than “here”
The feeling you think money will give you
Why success excitement fades fast
Identity versus strategy in business growth
What photographers are really chasing
How goals quietly create anxiety
Why confidence doesn’t come from arrival
The danger of checklist dependency
How obstacles build invisible equity
The question that changes everything
Success doesn’t feel better because of the number attached to it. It feels better when your identity catches up. Tune in to rethink what you think you want and why that matters right now.
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324 - We love the idea of growth, but rarely talk about the mess that comes with it. In this episode, Michelle shares how a book project grew her business, stretched her capacity, and challenged everything she thought success should feel like.

What to Listen For
Why action creates clarity, not the other way
How one project doubled her business revenue
The hidden emotional cost of growth
Learning boundaries after saying yes too often
When being busy reveals pricing problems
Trusting yourself when plans fall apart
Why success can trigger imposter syndrome
Separating client expectations from self-pressure
The danger of equating late with failure
Letting success be imperfect and still meaningful
Michelle’s story proves that meaningful success often feels messy in the middle. Tune in if you’re building momentum and wondering why it doesn’t feel as good as you expected.
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Discover effective pricing and sales strategies for all portrait photographers.
Ready to grow your business? Elevate helps you do just that.
Check out our recommended gear and favorite books.

323 - You don’t need a big win to start being visible. You need a decision. In this episode, Karley shares the brave choice that shifted how she sees herself, her business, and what’s possible next.
What to Listen For:
What hiding was really costing Karley
The moment she decided to stop waiting
Why confidence didn’t come first
The fear behind staying invisible
Letting yourself be a beginner publicly
How one decision changed momentum
The relief of finally showing up
Why bravery often feels messy
A real conversation about visibility, fear, and choosing to be seen before you feel ready. Karley shares her brave first step.

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Discover effective pricing and sales strategies for all portrait photographers.
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322 - A big change is coming to Elevate. In this episode, Heather and I walk through the experiment, the data, and the clarity that led to a major business decision — and why it actually serves photographers better.
What to Listen For
Why experiments matter more than perfection
How action creates clarity fast
What the data actually revealed
The downside of staying underpriced
Why value and price must align
How pricing impacts client behavior
What fear-free decisions feel like
The role belief plays in growth
Why commitment changes outcomes
Big decisions don’t have to feel heavy or dramatic. Sometimes they feel clean, calm, and obvious. Tune in to hear why this one did.

Join us inside Elevate now and lock in the current price for as long as you stay in the program. https://flourishacademy.mykajabi.com/elevate
JOIN THE PARTY:
Connect with us on Instagram
Explore valuable pet photography resources here
Discover effective pricing and sales strategies for all portrait photographers.
Ready to grow your business? Elevate helps you do just that.
Check out our recommended gear and favorite books.