Shoot It Straight

How will you define success this year? In today’s episode, I’m reflecting on what success meant to me in 2025, plus how the students in my Root To Rise mastermind defined their success over the last year. I hope this episode serves as a reminder that success is unique to each person, and how important it is to know what truly matters to you. The Shoot It Straight Podcast is brought to you by Sabrina Gebhardt, photographer and educator. Join us each week as we discuss what it’s like to be a female creative entrepreneur while balancing entrepreneurship and motherhood. If you’re trying to find balance in this exciting place you’re in, yet willing to talk about the hard stuff too, Shoot It Straight Podcast is here to share practical and tangible takeaways to help you shoot it straight.This episode is brought to you by More Money, Less Burnout, a 14-day business reset. Each day includes short audios plus one tiny action step to help you create more income, better boundaries, and some breathing room in your business. Grab the free reset today! Start Today: sabrinagebhardt.com/business-resetReview the Show Notes:Reflection on the Root To Rise Alumni Retreat (0:29)Sharing wins of 2025 (3:49)What success can be (6:31)My own success in 2025 (8:11)Know what matters to you (9:47)Mentioned In This Episode: More Money, Less Burnout: sabrinagebhardt.com/business-resetRoot To Rise: sabrinagebhardt.krtra.comConnect with Sabrina:Instagram: instagram.com/xo.sabrinagebhardtWebsite: sabrinagebhardt.com

It’s the quarterly business bestie chat! In this episode, Colie James and I recap the end of 2025 and talk about our plans for Q1 of 2026. The Shoot It Straight Podcast is brought to you by Sabrina Gebhardt, photographer and educator. Join us each week as we discuss what it’s like to be a female creative entrepreneur while balancing entrepreneurship and motherhood. If you’re trying to find balance in this exciting place you’re in, yet willing to talk about the hard stuff too, Shoot It Straight Podcast is here to share practical and tangible takeaways to help you shoot it straight. Review the Show Notes:Catching up with Sabrina and Colie (1:16)How the business bestie chats work (2:29)Sabrina’s major rebrand 3:38)The end of Colie’s CRM Blueprint (9:19)The shift in Colie’s offers (13:25) Sabrina’s Root To Rise launch (18:04)Playing the long game (24:15)Sabrina and Colie’s ad experiments (30:56)Plans for the rest of Q1 (38:12)Mentioned in this Episode:Showit: showit.comTonic: tonicsiteshop.comEmail Like You Mean It: /coliejames.com/email-like-you-mean-itEpisode 268: Personalizing the Client Communication Experience with Geneviève Masioni: coliejames.com/personalizing-the-client-communication-experience-with-genevieve-masioniThe First Class Lounge: sabrinagebhardt.com/membershipEpisode 264: How Human Design Is Influencing The Way We Do Business with Sabrina Gebhardt: coliejames.com/how-human-design-is-influencing-the-way-we-do-business-with-sabrina-gebhardtEpisode 005: Avoiding Burnout with Sabrina Gebhardt: coliejames.com/005Episode 165: Q4 Business Bestie Chat with Colie James: sabrinagebhardt.com/podcast/165-q4-2025-business-bestie-chat-with-colie-jamesConnect with Colie:Instagram: instagram.com/coliejamesWebsite: coliejames.comPodcast: coliejames.com/podcastConnect with Sabrina:TikTok: tiktok.com/@xo.sabrinagebhardtInstagram: instagram.com/xo.sabrinagebhardtWebsite: sabrinagebhardt.com

Ever wonder why brand evolution feels emotional, messy, and transformative, yet totally worth it? In this episode, I sit down with my content strategist and trusted social collaborator of nearly two years, Jaiden Hamilton, to unpack the strategy behind my rebrand, the evolution of my messaging, and the deep content alignment that’s fueled growth and clarity in my business.The Shoot It Straight Podcast is brought to you by Sabrina Gebhardt, photographer and educator. Join us each week as we discuss what it’s like to be a female creative entrepreneur while balancing entrepreneurship and motherhood. If you’re trying to find balance in this exciting place you’re in, yet willing to talk about the hard stuff too, Shoot It Straight Podcast is here to share practical and tangible takeaways to help you shoot it straight. Review the Show Notes:01:12 - Meet Jaiden Hamilton02:08 - The Evolution of Content Strategy03:23 - First Impressions and Brand Identity05:36 - Refining the Target Audience08:24 - Authenticity and Bold Messaging15:38 - The Emotional Journey of Rebranding21:21 - Embracing Leadership in Creative Coaching23:11 - The Evolution of Online Presence27:11 - Content Alignment vs. Quantity31:26 - The Importance of Messaging and Branding36:40 - Authenticity Over PerfectionConnect with Jaiden:Website: theravesocial.comInstagram: instagram.com/theravesocialConnect with Sabrina:Instagram: instagram.com/xo.sabrinagebhardtWebsite: sabrinagebhardt.com

Ever wondered what really goes into a full rebrand? In this episode, I’m taking you behind the scenes of my own rebrand with my designer and friend Cassie Pannier from Gatherie Creative. We dive deep into the emotional and strategic layers of brand evolution—from the initial messy consultation call to finding clarity through chaos.Cassie doesn’t just do “pretty.” She leads with identity, messaging, and a deep understanding of what makes a brand aligned. You’ll hear us unpack what needed to change, what we preserved, and how this rebrand has completely shifted the energy and clarity in my business.The Shoot It Straight Podcast is brought to you by Sabrina Gebhardt, photographer and educator. Join us each week as we discuss what it’s like to be a female creative entrepreneur while balancing entrepreneurship and motherhood. If you’re trying to find balance in this exciting place you’re in, yet willing to talk about the hard stuff too, Shoot It Straight Podcast is here to share practical and tangible takeaways to help you shoot it straight. Review the Show Notes:01:04 - Meet Cassie: The Mastermind Behind the Rebrand03:40 - The Emotional Journey of Rebranding08:00 - Crafting the Brand Guide: Core Identity and Messaging17:17 - Visual Transformation: From Soft to Bold23:04 - Website Overhaul: Streamlining User Experience27:51 - Final Thoughts and Reflections29:18 - When to Consider a RebrandConnect with Cassie:Website: gatheriecreative.comInstagram: instagram.com/gatheriecreativeConnect with Sabrina:Instagram: instagram.com/xo.sabrinagebhardtWebsite: sabrinagebhardt.com

Ever feel like your brand doesn’t truly reflect who you are anymore? That was me—and this conversation with my friend Breanna Owen is the behind‑the‑scenes look at how human design didn’t just inspire my rebrand, it guided it. We peel back the curtain on where I was energetically before the rebrand, what was misaligned in my messaging, and why tweaking voice, energy, and boldness transformed both my brand and my launch results.The Shoot It Straight Podcast is brought to you by Sabrina Gebhardt, photographer and educator. Join us each week as we discuss what it’s like to be a female creative entrepreneur while balancing entrepreneurship and motherhood. If you’re trying to find balance in this exciting place you’re in, yet willing to talk about the hard stuff too, Shoot It Straight Podcast is here to share practical and tangible takeaways to help you shoot it straight. Review the Show Notes:02:10 - Meet Breanna Owen: Human Design Expert03:57 - The Impact of Human Design on Business05:10 - Success Stories and Personal Insights08:31 - The Birth of a Rebrand12:06 - Navigating the Rebrand Journey16:45 - Human Design and the Rebrand19:27 - Embracing the New Brand Identity23:27 - Key Elements of the Rebrand26:26 - Understanding Your Ideal Audience27:34 - Collaborating for Brand Alignment30:42 - Embracing Bold Messaging37:24 - The Power of Permission Giving43:20 - Human Design and Business GrowthMentioned in this EpisodeEpisode 162 with Breanna: sabrinagebhardt.com/podcast/162-human-design-energetics-and-business-with-breanna-owenConnect with Breanna:Website: owenyourmark.comInstagram: instagram.com/owenyourmarkEnergy Emails: owenyourmark.com/energy-type-email-playbookConnect with Sabrina:Instagram: instagram.com/xo.sabrinagebhardtWebsite: sabrinagebhardt.com

It’s time for a rebrand. In today’s episode, I’m sharing the backstory behind my new brand which officially launches this week. I’m sharing what prompted the need for a rebrand, the discomfort of growing out of my old brand, plus what it was like to let go of what felt like a part of me. The Shoot It Straight Podcast is brought to you by Sabrina Gebhardt, photographer and educator. Join us each week as we discuss what it’s like to be a female creative entrepreneur while balancing entrepreneurship and motherhood. If you’re trying to find balance in this exciting place you’re in, yet willing to talk about the hard stuff too, Shoot It Straight Podcast is here to share practical and tangible takeaways to help you shoot it straight. Review the Show Notes:Realizing that my brand wasn’t true to me anymore (3:45)Clarity doesn’t come from chaos, but from integration (6:55)What changed about my brand (and what didn’t) (7:58)You are allowed to evolve publicly (8:53)You don’t have to burn everything down (10:37)Mentioned In This Episode: More Money, Less Burnout: sabrinagebhardt.com/business-resetConnect with Sabrina:Instagram: instagram.com/xo.sabrinagebhardtWebsite: sabrinagebhardt.com