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How do I grow my business without giving up time with my kids? How can I *really* turn my creative passion into profit? Can I really trust my intuition with business decisions? Welcome to, “I might cry,” a podcast for creative entrepreneurs and wedding professionals exploring how heart, mind, body and spirit are all deeply woven into the the way we do business. Hosted by fine art luxury wedding photographer Elizabeth Marx of Almond Leaf Studios with guest interviews from experts in business strategy, therapy, emotional intelligence, the human body, marketing strategies, social media and so much more.
Episodes
Tuesday May 10, 2022
Tuesday May 10, 2022
Today, I’m talking about something that’s absolutely essential to increasing your bookings: adding more touch points for potential clients to see along the way. See, touch points — or those little ways in which potential clients are interacting with your brand — are way more important than you might think.
A lot of the photographers and creatives will send one pricing PDF guide to a potential client, and then hear crickets. I used to be the same, too! But, adding a few more touch points along the way is what will level up that area of your business and increase confidence from your clients and from you. This episode is the perfect short listen for streamlining that area of your business so that you can book more projects and clients that you’re proud of!
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Tuesday Apr 26, 2022
Tuesday Apr 26, 2022
On this episode of I Might Cry, I’m sharing the practice I’ve been implementing into my mornings lately for a life that feels equal parts intentional, mindful, and magical. The simple truth that makes life feel just a little easier: you get the chance to do a little reset every single day as the sun starts to sneak up into the sky, and you get the chance to live your life in a more intentional way, too. By taking that chance and really, truly approaching your mornings from that standpoint of renewal and gratitude, everything changes.
Listen in for some ways to make those mornings of yours a sacred start to the day, and try to take the time to give yourself a little extra thanks, too — because you’re here, you woke up, and you have a brand new day in front of you, every single day. How lucky is that?
LINKS:
Energetically Set Yourself Up as an Entrepreneur
Competitive Thought vs. Creative Thought
The Truth About Your Mindset: Scarcity vs. Abundance
A Free Tapping Exercise to Release Overwhelm
How to Use Meditation to Change Your Life and Business
My Facebook group, Consistent Income for Creatives
Tuesday Apr 12, 2022
Tuesday Apr 12, 2022
In this week’s episode of I Might Cry, I’m taking you behind the scenes of a coaching call with one of my clients where we dig deep into the limiting beliefs that tend to get in the way of everything. From the way we price our services to the way we approach our lives, these beliefs can affect so much of our daily decisions. My client on this call is an incredible musician dealing with the growing pains that so many of us have to deal with… like raising rates (even when it feels scary), taking ownership of the value we all offer, and struggling with feeling like we need to justify every single step we take in business.
This episode is the sweetest reminder that you are where you are for a reason — and is packed with tons of little gems, from a mini tapping session all the way to digging into your inner child, and finding out how you can keep healing them as you go. It feels a little like a therapy session wrapped into a podcast episode, and I can’t wait for you to listen in.
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Tuesday Mar 29, 2022
Tuesday Mar 29, 2022
In this week’s episode of I Might Cry I’m sitting down with my husband, David, to talk about something hugely important that’s been defining in our lives lately: the releasing of control. From the way we run Almond Leaf to the way we parent our kids to the way we maintain our own relationships, control (or a releasing of it) has been hugely, hugely impactful. We’re talking about how to welcome in the hard things, how to support without control, and how to live a life that’s rich in abundance and joy and love and everything in between.
If you’ve been looking for a reminder to let go — and to just let… life — then this is the perfect, perfect listen for you. Whether you’re a parent, a creative entrepreneur, or just a human trying to make it on this crazy journey we call life, listen in.
Tuesday Mar 15, 2022
Tuesday Mar 15, 2022
In this episode, we’re taking it behind the scenes! Inside my course, Art of Booking, we dig deep into business strategy and mindset work in our weekly coaching calls. We recently had a powerful conversation about everything from charging what you’re worth to defining your worthiness to getting to the root of deep fears and beliefs that every single one of us deal with.
So, whether you’re a photographer looking to attract more weddings or a creative entrepreneur looking to understand your value and raise your rates, this one's for you. It’s packed with tons of gold nuggets of wisdom the whole way through, and it’s the perfect listen for anyone who needs a little encouragement, a little strategy, and a little collaboration.
Find out more about the Art of Booking here.
Tuesday Mar 01, 2022
Tuesday Mar 01, 2022
There’s nothing quite like sprinting right into things that feel unknown or scary, but also feel 10 kinds of right, is there? I got to dive into this with my friend Alyssa Foushee, who faced all that fear to try something new — AKA buying, fixing up, and creating Airbnb businesses out of beautiful log cabins in Charlotte, North Carolina. Also known as The Southern Host, Alyssa and her husband have been able to create a thriving business that brings them tons of joy — and profit — every single day. In this episode, Alyssa shares her advice for testing out the Airbnb waters, talks about how passive income can allow you to shift your priorities, and dives into managing the reality of being a “yes” girl.
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Where to find Alyssa: https://linktr.ee/TheSouthernHost
Coaching with Elizabeth: https://almondleafstudios.com/coaching
Tuesday Feb 15, 2022
Tuesday Feb 15, 2022
Did you know that your business doesn’t have to feel so hard? In fact, your business is supposed to feel good. Open for opportunity. Beautiful. Really, it’s supposed to make you proud. And, I know from personal experience — and from the experience of so many of my students and fellow entrepreneurs, too — that really making your business feel GOOD starts with one thing: tracking your leads.
In this episode, I’m showing you why — and how — to start tracking your leads in a way that makes sense for you. See, I’m a HUGE believer that the energy you give to your business (and the energy that your business gives you) shouldn’t be that draining type of energy, you know? It should be the life-giving kind. The soulful kind.
Lead tracking is what’s going to get you there, and this episode will show you how.
Tuesday Feb 01, 2022
Tuesday Feb 01, 2022
Curious to know what’s going on behind the scenes in my business?
In this episode I’m introducing you to Alyse, my OBM/Integrator that is single handed responsible for making this podcast happen. She’s done everything from organizing and implementing new workflows, switching systems (we’re now using ClickUp), to handling tasks that just make my skin crawl.
Not sure what an OBM/Integrator is, or if you need one?
Listen in on this conversation to help you know if you are more of a visionary or an integrator …
Plus, Alyse is sharing an amazing opportunity to step in and help YOU for a day if you could use some support organizing your business, too!
You don’t want to miss this one.
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Tuesday Jan 18, 2022
Tuesday Jan 18, 2022
Elizabeth welcomes back her partner in life and in business, David, as they look back at the process that allowed them to gain more rhythm and predictability in their booking. They pull back the curtain on some of the pros and cons of what they have done and now do to help grow their business and find the ideal clients. Elizabeth and David may see things differently but they ultimately share the same value system and have found so much clarity in their method.
In this episode they’re sharing more about the method that took their business from near bankruptcy 10+ years in, back to a thriving business that allows them more freedom in their lifestyle.
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Tuesday Jan 04, 2022
Tuesday Jan 04, 2022
In this episode, Elizabeth and Emma dive into how creativity can thrive most when we are at peace. This soulful, honest conversation discusses how showing up imperfectly allows you to be vulnerable and alive, and magnetically draws in like-minded clients as well.
Both women find goodness in the “stretchy” part of growth in business. By being a co-collaborator with your clients and audience, and being open to feedback, everything can come together for maximum growth, creativity, and potential.
After joining the conversation, you’ll leave knowing that breathing life into your business is really all about doing things your own way.
More about Emma:
Emma is the founder of The EN School of Creative Entrepreneurship, both a magical philosophy and place of learning where business becomes art. Her revolutionary, creative-centric approach to entrepreneurship helps people build businesses tailored to their creative calling. Her continued exploration makes room for expansion, creativity, sustainability, and justice, making this approach vital to the future of business and our world.
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Web: https://emmanatter.com
IG: https://www.instagram.com/emma_natter/
Emma's coaches:
https://breakthroughmethod.co/meetstephanie