Shoot It Straight

Are you getting true rest? In today’s episode, I’m sharing what rest actually looks like for high-achieving female entrepreneurs. Plus, some examples of how I build it into my life and how you can start to do the same.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:What you call “rest” is not truly rest (3:13)Your best ideas never come from the hustle and grind (8:53)Creativity requires white space (10:41)Your energy is your product (12:43)What rest looks like for me (15:21)Build your own rest blueprint (22:53)Mentioned in this Episode:More Money, Less Burnout Business Reset Freebie: sabrinagebhardt.com/business-resetRoot To Rise Mastermind: sabrinagebhardt.com/mastermind-waitlistConnect with Sabrina:Website: sabrinagebhardt.comInstagram: instagram.com/xo.sabrinagebhardtTikTok: tiktok.com/@xo.sabrinagebhardt

Are you pulling back from your business because you’re in a slow season? I’m going to be honest, it’s a pattern I’ve seen from the women entrepreneurs that I’ve coached. In today’s episode, I’m sharing four things that you still have control over when nothing is converting. 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:The downward spiral of a slow season (2:56)The market has not stopped (4:40)How I reacted to a slow Root to Rise launch (5:45)Your marketing (10:52)Your energy (13:10)Your creativity (15:37)Your client experience (19:18)What you can’t control (22:01)A simple business audit (23:34)Connect with Sabrina:Website: sabrinagebhardt.comInstagram: instagram.com/xo.sabrinagebhardtTikTok: tiktok.com/@xo.sabrinagebhardt

It’s the quarterly business bestie chat! In this episode, Colie James and I are sharing an honest recap of Q2 and what’s coming up next for our businesses. 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: Colie’s offer pivot (2:35)Replacing sales calls (4:24)Sabrina’s summer camp (5:37)Root to Rise revamp (8:44)Systems in Session tweaks (11:22)Ads strategy (14:01)New freebie waitlists (16:40)Launch ethics drama (20:52)Root to Rise launch results (22:56)Colie’s launch timing (28:56)Summer launch experience (32:10)Price versus trust objections (33:03)Micro-wins build confidence (36:48)Trial week idea (38:16)Pricing and logistics (41:12)Audits as downsell (48:04)New fall retainer offer (50:32)Serving Q3 and Q4 plans (51:46)Sharing client wins (52:48)Mentioned in this episode:Systems in Session: coliejames.com/systems-in-sessionThe Experience Edit: coliejames.com/the-experience-editRoot to Rise: sabrinagebhardt.com/mastermind-waitlistFirst Class Lounge: sabrinagebhardt.com/membershipSummer Camp: sabrina-gebhardt.myflodesk.com/summercampOur Quarterly Business Bestie Chats:Q2 2026: sabrinagebhardt.com/podcast/194-q2-2026-business-bestie-chat-with-colie-james Q1 2026: sabrinagebhardt.com/podcast/183-q1-2026-business-bestie-chat-with-colie-jamesQ4 2025: sabrinagebhardt.com/podcast/165-q4-2025-business-bestie-chat-with-colie-jamesQ3 2025: sabrinagebhardt.com/podcast/q3-business-besties-chat-with-colie-jamesQ2 2025: sabrinagebhardt.com/podcast/q2-2025-business-bestie-chat-with-colie-jamesQ1 2025: sabrinagebhardt.com/podcast/128-q1-2025-business-bestie-chatQ4 2024: sabrinagebhardt.com/podcast/q4-business-bestie-chat-with-colie-jamesQ3 2024: sabrinagebhardt.com/podcast/q3-business-besties-chat-with-colie-jamesQ2 2024: sabrinagebhardt.com/podcast/88-q2-business-besties-chat-with-colie-jamesQ1 2024: sabrinagebhardt.com/podcast/75-quarterly-business-chat-with-colie-jamesConnect with Colie:Podcast: coliejames.com/podcastInstagram: instagram.com/coliejamesWebsite: coliejames.comConnect with Sabrina:Website: sabrinagebhardt.comInstagram: instagram.com/xo.sabrinagebhardtTikTok: tiktok.com/@xo.sabrinagebhardt

You might know your enneagram type, but what does it mean for your business? In today’s episode, I’m chatting with Ashton Whitmoyer-Ober, known as Enneagram Ashton, about how understanding the enneagram can help support you as a business owner. Plus, we’re diving into the deeper motivations for each type, burnout and stress responses, and how to use the enneagram to set your business up for more success. 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. Make sure you’ve hit that follow or subscribe button on your favorite podcast player to get notified each week as we air new episodes!Review the Show Notes:Meet Ashton (2:01)What is the Enneagram and what it does for you (3:54)Common patterns among Enneagram types (6:00)Combating burnout and overwhelm with identity work (7:38)How burnout differs among Enneagram types (14:13)How your Enneagram type impacts how you show up (17:32) The connection between Enneagram types, confidence, and money (19:20)How the Enneagram can help you manage stress (24:20)Where to start with using the Enneagram as a business tool (28:26)Connect with Ashton:Website: enneagramashton.comInstagram: instagram.com/enneagramashtonLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/ashton-whitmoyer-oberConnect with Sabrina:Website: sabrinagebhardt.comInstagram: instagram.com/xo.sabrinagebhardtTikTok: tiktok.com/@xo.sabrinagebhardt

Are you constantly working, but feel like you’re still behind? In today’s episode, I’m chatting with accountability coach Amanda McKinney about the common problems entrepreneurs face with overwhelm and not having enough time. Plus, where to start to get out of that “stuck” feeling. 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:Meet Amanda (1:51)Time is not the problem, overcommitment is (6:06)The trick to adding something in when you’re already overwhelmed (17:16)When you’re so overwhelmed, you freeze (25:25)Feeling uncomfortable with white space (29:12)Approaching your goals with intentional design (32:18)Re-building your self-trust (37:44)Being busy and “productive” versus making progress on what matters (43:55)Where to start if you always feel behind (47:39)Connect with Amanda:Website: amandamckinney.comInstagram: instagram.com/theamandamckinneyAccountable Podcast: amandamckinney.com/podcastWhy Not You? An Accidental Entrepreneur’s Guide To Success: amandamckinney.com/bookConnect with Sabrina:Website: sabrinagebhardt.comInstagram: instagram.com/xo.sabrinagebhardtTikTok: tiktok.com/@xo.sabrinagebhardt

What’s the secret to being a great storyteller? In today’s episode, I’m talking with Jen Olmstead, co-founder of Tonic Site Shop and storytelling extraordinaire. We’re diving into why photographers and entrepreneurs need to include storytelling in their marketing, plus a real example where Jen turns one of my wildest stories into an epic business email. 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:Meet Jen (2:01)Why Jen has so much material (4:12) To the entrepreneur who thinks their life is “too boring” for storytelling (6:24)The framework for crafting a story and tying it into your business (11:12)Relating a wild story to your business and audience (18:38)Where you’re getting it wrong connecting stories to your business (21:16)Turning one of Sabrina’s stories into a business email (24:23)How to get better at telling stories (33:08)Why photographers need to tell stories (35:53)Connect with Jen:Email List: tonicsiteshop.com/tonic-vipWebsite: tonicsiteshop.comInstagram: instagram.com/tonicsiteshopConnect with Sabrina:Website: sabrinagebhardt.comInstagram: instagram.com/xo.sabrinagebhardtTikTok: tiktok.com/@xo.sabrinagebhardt

Does your business feel stuck? In today’s episode, I’m talking with Tara Cory, a recent member of my Root To Rise mastermind. Tara shares her journey of overcoming challenges in order to finally have a thriving photography 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. This episode is brought to you by Root To Rise, a high-touch mastermind for established female photographers ready to lead their business, not just run it. Over the six-month experience, you’ll gain clarity on your vision and offers, build sustainable systems, and get to know the most supportive community of women. The program also includes lessons with incredible industry experts, weekly calls, and ongoing accountability. Sign up today to join the waitlist. Review the Show Notes:Meet Tara Cory (1:34)Tara’s business prior to Root To Rise (2:23)What led Tara to joining the program (8:24)What surprised Tara the most about Root To Rise (12:22)Tara’s mindset and boundaries shift (18:08)Tara’s biggest challenge through the mastermind (22:54)The impact of being around the other women (25:47)Tara’s thoughts on the Root To Rise retreat (28:40)Tara’s business achievements thanks to Root To Rise (30:47)If you’re on the fence about Root To Rise (34:04)How to tell if Root To Rise is meant for you (or not) (35:32)Tara’s exciting wins (40:48)Mentioned In This Episode: Root To Rise Mastermind: sabrinagebhardt.com/mastermind-waitlistConnect with Tara:Website: taralee618.comInstagram: instagram.com/taraleephotoConnect with Sabrina:Website: sabrinagebhardt.comInstagram: instagram.com/xo.sabrinagebhardtTikTok: tiktok.com/@xo.sabrinagebhardt

Have you ever signed up for a coaching program… and not gotten results? In today’s episode, I’m sharing my perspective as a coach and the hard truth about why that might be. Plus, what you need to do in order to have success in the next program you join. 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 Root To Rise, a high-touch mastermind for established female photographers ready to lead their business, not just run it. Over the six-month experience, you’ll gain clarity on your vision and offers, build sustainable systems, and get to know the most supportive community of women. The program also includes lessons with incredible industry experts, weekly calls, and ongoing accountability. Sign up today to join the waitlist. Review the Show Notes: You have to be committed (2:40) You have to be coachable (10:26)The problem is you, not the programs (23:28)How to actually get results (29:34) Mentioned In This Episode: Root To Rise Mastermind: sabrinagebhardt.com/mastermind-waitlistConnect with Sabrina:Website: sabrinagebhardt.comInstagram: instagram.com/xo.sabrinagebhardtTikTok: tiktok.com/@xo.sabrinagebhardt