Good News! We're all gonna be a bit more dangerous after today. In the best ways.  Know your work is awesome but not sure why bookings are slowing down or you're hearing a lot of "you're out of our budget"? There's a reason and it might not be what you think. Let's solve it together because the world needs more of your amazing work and we aren't going to let our marketing be the thing that gets in the way! New Intro! Like it? The ONE thing that matters in sustainability and being able to raise prices and book ideal clients. The dangers of blending in. How to uncover the things that make you and your work different. Ways to talk about them. Ideas for how to create more meaning and memorable experiences in your work  The biological stop sign we need to work with in order to make dangerous moves and so much more.  If you want to dive into this together... Join the Danger School community and online course here Apply for a coaching cohort here Connect with Kristin here Connect with Dangerous Creatives here

Feeling burned out by social media? Let's chat about it!  In this workshop style podcast with Kristin, we chat about why people get shut down and discouraged around their marketing, a big shift that can help us know what to focus on, 3 Part Workshop in showing up more authentically and consistently, and how to feel confident in what we're putting out there.   First Impressions Workshop 2/13 - workshop your dating and/or social media profiles with us! Or join the March 2023 group coaching cohort here!  Connect with Kristin: Instagram @kristinsweeting Make 30k a Year with Album Sales Mini Course Danger School Online Course Apply for coaching Credits: Music by @jamielono and @shammydee Produced by @jenmadigancreative

Ashley Trabue joins Kristin on today's episode to discuss the topics of working remotely as an artist, turning your art into a career, and her relationship with her spouse and how it has evolved as they work together in entrepreneurship. Ashley is a painter, writer, creative mentor, and creator of the "Take Your Body Back" project based in Portland, Maine. She is also a cohort leader for Danger School this year, which we talk more about near the end of the episode. You won't want to miss this one! Join a March 2023 Danger School coaching cohort here! Connect with Ashley: Instagram @ashleytrabue ashleytrabue.com Connect with Kristin: Instagram @kristinsweeting Book a Discovery Call First Impressions Workshop 2/13 - workshop your dating and/or social media profiles with us! Connect with Dangerous Creatives: Instagram@dangerouscreatives Credits: Music by @jamielono and @shammydee Produced by @jenmadigancreative

On this episode, Kristin hosts Jessica Lorren and Kat Braman from Lorren and Braman who are luxury wedding photographers and the creators of REED which was born out of a longing to reclaim creativity by evoking, embracing, and developing the artist within. Jessica and Kat share about the beginning stages of their business as photographers and how becoming a mother shaped and changed that. We dig into some interesting topics like the bullshit of balance, surprising feelings once you reach a certain goal, burn out, the major role of community, and so much more. The two photographers also share more about the details of REED and how you can become involved and connected. More about Jessica and Kat and their Reed program: Reed is our solution to a common but often-overlooked problem from which many creatives suffer. We come into this world as artists, full of inspiration and ideas with space and capacity to create freely. As time goes on we experience challenges, seasons of life change, and demands only increase. The artist we once were is asked to step aside and called upon only when needed. Neglected and uninspired, she has little to draw on when summoned and thus our connection with her diminishes. Complacency replaces creativity and burn-out ensues but her spark within us can never fully extinguish. Reed was born out of a longing to reclaim creativity by evoking, embracing and developing the artist within. Our desire is to offer a place of hope, healing and harmony for inspiration to flourish and our inner artist to thrive. We hope you’ll join us. Connect with Jessica and Kat: Website: yourreed.co Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/yourreed/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@reedcommunity Connect with Kristin: Instagram @kristinsweeting Book a Discovery Call First Impressions Workshop 2/13 - workshop your dating and/or social media profiles with us! Join the March 2023 group coaching cohort here! Connect with Dangerous Creatives: Instagram@dangerouscreatives Credits: Music by @jamielono and @shammydee Produced by @jenmadigancreative

In this solo episode, join Kristin in discussing shiny object syndrome in our businesses, working PT remotely from South America, Community, Inner work, and the coaching frameworks that actually let us realize our dreams.  We go into a lot in this episode so pull up a chair, take a walk, and let us know if you relate to anything share in today's episode!  First Impressions Workshop 2/13 - workshop your dating and/or social media profiles with us!  Or the March 2023 group coaching cohort here!  Connect with Kristin: Instagram @kristinsweeting Book a Discovery Call Connect with Dangerous Creatives: Instagram@dangerouscreatives Credits: Music by @jamielono and @shammydee Produced by @jenmadigancreative

On this episode, Kristin is joined by fashion stylist JenniLee and they chat about how she got her start in fashion, how to add a little creativity to what you wear, and shares her framework for getting dressed for every occasion. JenniLee is a fashion stylist and image consultant who splits her time between NY & LA. She’s been styling for well over a decade, and all over the world, with incredible women, like Angelina Jolie, Hayley Williams, and Lana Condor. JenniLee's been featured in the pages of Harper’s Bazaar, Bust, Rolling Stone, Spin and Flaunt magazines and has lent her style expertise to iconic brands Lucky Brand, Diesel, and Bloomingdales. Evoking emotion through style is her passion, and teaching women to use fashion to explore their creativity is one of her greatest joys life, taking her clients on a life-changing journey to experience self-acceptance through fashion. Her mission is to provide a safe space for women to embrace style, so they can reap the benefits of confidence and dream bigger. She serves to bring out the best in others, making people feel free and comfortable so they can shine. She practices kindness and empathy, and empowers authenticity. To clarify, she takes her clients on a life-changing journey to experience self-acceptance through fashion. Links: TAKE THE ‘WHAT’S YOUR BADASS BOSS STYLE’ QUIZ Follow JenniLee on Instagram: @JenniLeeStylist Connect with Kristin: Instagram @kristinsweeting Danger School Online Course Apply for coaching Credits: Music by @jamielono and @shammydee Produced by @jenmadigancreative https://jenmadigancreative.com

As a photographer or creative, our PORTFOLIO is so important and yet so underrated in our industry. Many of us don't even have a portfolio (don't worry if this is you, I'll tell you how!) and yet it is an essential part of what helps us grow and raise prices and attract aligned clients.  In this episode you'll learn all about portfolios, tips on how to curate your own, what to do if there's holes in your portfolio, and how to ask for feedback from others.  Free Vision Board Template: NEW Vision Workshop coming soon inside Danger School Online Course (starting at $55 a month) Join our next Danger School group coaching cohort Connect with Kristin on IG here Dangerous Creatives IG

Happy 2023 folks! This first episode is all about some things to try in the New Year that might make ALL the difference. Fresh takes on goal setting How to avoid losing what matters as you grow Recognizing when we're following someone else's plan instead of our own How changing my view on marketing changed everything And Visioning for a great year in 2023 Free Vision Board Template: NEW Vision Workshop coming soon inside Danger School Online Course (starting at $55 a month) Join our next Danger School group coaching cohort

Y'all- we go THROUGH it on today's episode.  Quick outline of this podcast:   Updates  Pricing Psychology  Creating an Anchor  How to make something valuable  Working backwards from goals  Evaluating our capacity  Planning for slow months  Regulating our nervous system  Keeping expenses low  Finding aligned partners  So glad you're here! If you want to work together more in 2023, book a discovery call here! Mastermind, Danger School Group Coaching, 1:1 Consulting - dangerschool.com  www.kristinsweeting.com  Connect with Kristin on IG

On this episode, Kristin sits down with her virtual assistant/online business manager Jen Madigan to chat all about outsourcing. Jen shares what she believes is the real reason photographers wait to ask for help or to start outsourcing, where to start if you're new to outsourcing tasks, and who you should hire first. She also shares when the best time to hire a VA is, and what tasks you can start with to generate revenue to help pay for your assistant. Connect with Jen: Instagram: @jenmadigancreative Website: jenmadigancreative.com Connect with Kristin: Instagram @kristinsweeting Make 30k a Year with Album Sales Mini Course Danger School Online Course Apply for coaching Credits: Music by @jamielono and @shammydee

It's DECEMBER. In this episode we're talking about how we show up energetically for booking season and how to create the space for the right clients to find us. December can be a HUGE month for our business, or a huge dip, and a lot of it depends on how we show up in this season. Tuesday 12/6 we are hosting a free VISION and YEAR PLANNING workshop and we'd love to have you. Come ready to get shit done: SIGN UP --- We are excited to announce that the doors to the 2023 Mastermind are open! You can find more information at dangerschool.com/mastermind or apply here! Connect with Kristin: Instagram: @kristinsweeting Make 30k a Year with Album Sales Mini Course Danger School Online Course Credits: Music by @jamielono and @shammydee Produced by @jenmadigancreative https://jenmadigancreative.com

Have you ever seen someone in a season of fast growth? Their name is everywhere, you notice them getting opportunities all over the place. It’s easy to compare ourselves to people in that season of business and not see all that went into preparing for that. Or maybe fast growth caught you off guard and you didn’t know how to handle it. We’re talking about the benefits and pitfalls of fast growth and slow growth today as I drive home from Thanksgiving (I wasn’t driving don’t worry). Also make sure to join us for our vision and year planning workshop on December 6th! Link to register here: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/637bad697b6cc26c56cc8566

On this episode of Dangerous Creatives, Kristin sits down with Nikisha Hidalgo of Nikisha King Designs and The Focus Formula to chat about fear, failure, what holds us back, and the things that go along with growth as a creative business owner. Nikisha shares what fear means to her and some learning experiences she's had in her 13 years of entrepreneurship. Kristin and Nikisha share personal experiences around fear including fear surrounding money and investing in yourself and business, and how to avoid the trap of defining success very narrowly with a specific outcome in mind. You'll also hear some mindset reframes and actions that they suggest to help move past fear and into freedom. Connect with Nikisha: Instagram: @nkfocus.formula and @nkdesign.house Website: https://unstuck.nikishaking.com We are excited to announce that the doors to the 2023 Mastermind are open! You can find more information at dangerschool.com/mastermind or apply here! Connect with Kristin: Instagram: @kristinsweeting Make 30k a Year with Album Sales Mini Course Danger School Online Course Credits: Music by @jamielono and @shammydee Produced by @jenmadigancreative https://jenmadigancreative.com

On this episode, Kristin sits down with therapist Rose Crouch to discuss recovering from religious trauma as a creative, and why it's an important conversation. Religious experiences affect all of the different parts of our lives, including creativity, and they share a bit of their own experiences of growing up in a religious community and their process of deconstructing those ingrained beliefs. In this interview, Rose shares a bit about the benefit of addressing some of these ingrained beliefs and beginning to build an internal relationship and develop increased self trust along the way. If you're in the midst of healing or working through religious trauma, Rose recommends finding a therapist in your area via https://www.reclamationcollective.com Connect with Rose: Olive Branch Therapy Instagram: @olivebranch_therapy We are excited to announce that the doors to the 2023 Mastermind are open! You can find more information at dangerschool.com/mastermind or apply here! Connect with Kristin: Instagram Make 30k a Year with Album Sales Mini Course Danger School Online Course Credits: Music by @jamielono and @shammydee Produced by @jenmadigancreative https://jenmadigancreative.com

This episode is Part 2 to the Things to focus on Under 100k episode and Kristin shares her top 5 things to focus on once you've jumped over that 100k hurdle, including some questions to ask yourself as you decide what's next. She also shares about her own experience with outsourcing and growing a team and what that can look like in your business as you increase your revenue, niche down, and elevate your position in the market. We are excited to announce that the doors to the 2023 Mastermind are open! You can find more information at dangerschool.com/mastermind or apply here! Connect with Kristin: Instagram Make 30k a Year with Album Sales Mini Course Danger School Online Course Credits: Music by @jamielono and @shammydee Produced by @jenmadigancreative https://jenmadigancreative.com

On this episode of Dangerous Creatives we are joined by Sara Dunn, a Wedding SEO Specialist for wedding planners, photographers, venues, and other wedding professionals who want their websites to rank higher on Google.  With a knack for making SEO easy to understand, she’s created a unique SEO Framework that simplifies what it takes to get your business in front of your dream clients.  Sara has been featured by WIPA, Special Events, WeddingPro, WeddingMBA and NACE.  Kristin and Sara chat through SEO - what it is, some tips on how to implement it into your website to increase your ranking on Google, and dive into blogging (is it dead? NO!) and practical ways you can use blogging to your advantage in your local market. Get her Wedding SEO bootcamp program HERE! Connect with Sara: https://saradoesseo.com/ https://www.instagram.com/saradoesseo/ Connect with Kristin: Instagram Make 30k a Year with Album Sales Mini Course Danger School Online Course Apply for our 1:1 and Group Mastermind Experience for Next Year Credits: Music by @jamielono and @shammydee Produced by @jenmadigancreative https://jenmadigancreative.com

We've heard we need multiple streams of revenue but when we try, we get overwhelmed, or we try to do what other people are doing and it doesn't work out. How can we build other revenue streams that support US and our businesses while also doing more good in the world? We dive into it in this workshop-pod with Kristin. This episode of chock full of applicable info and tips on how we help our clients do this in their own businesses and what to look out for. FREE RESOURCES: Vision, Sales Tips, Turn Your Passion Into a Sustainable Income Masterclass, Batch Schedule to Free Up Time Connect on IG here Make 30k a Year with Album Sales Mini Course Danger School Online Course   Apply for our 1:1 and Group Mastermind Experience for Next Year

On this episode, Kristin is joined by Jenna Henderson and they discuss how to create boundaries in both your business and personal life to help avoid burnout this busy season. Jenna shares how to draw the line between serving and people pleasing, and gives practical tips. on how to respond to clients to maintain your boundaries as well as how to start shifting the mental load in business and life. Jenna Henderson is a multi-titled woman: business coach + photographer + wife + mom. She is confident, straight-forward, and fierce, advocating for the empowerment of women. Her positive energy and focus on result oriented action makes her a caring, effective coach and your own personal cheerleader on your path to a balanced business. Connect with Jenna: Website: www.jennaclicks.com Instagram: @jennahendersonphoto Apply for the Mastermind for 2023 (if your creative business has a Gross Revenue over 100k) Check out dangerschool.com/danger-school for our self paced program which has helped photographers increase revenue, raise their prices, and grow their business through authentic relationships. 

On this episode, Kristin chats with Mastermind alumni Ingvild Kolnes who shares about the shift in her business from weddings to elopements, the launch of her podcast Sustainable Photography, and where she's at now in both life and business. Ingvild shares her perspective on the power of community while creating lasting, sustainable business that aligns with her values and honors her energy and personality. Since the mastermind, Ingvild has found more freedom in her career, including significant time off for travel. She has continued to solidify her position as one of the top photo educators in Europe, as well as prepare to launch a new program this fall and add web design & SEO work to her list of services. Listen to hear more of Ingvild's story of her experience in the year long Dangerous Creatives Mastermind. Connect with Ingvild:  https://www.ingvildkolnes.no Sustainable Photography Podcast https://education.ingvildkolnes.no Apply for the Mastermind for 2023 (if your creative business has a Gross Revenue over 100k) The next live walk through of Danger School starts September 29, 2022 - we'd love for you to join us! Check out dangerschool.com/danger-school for more case studies, and to learn more!

On this episode of the Dangerous Creatives Podcast, Kristin is joined by Jen Madigan and they talk about all of the secret side hustles they've had over the years. Kristin shares her story of the Boobie Bungalow side hustle in her small town, and Jen discusses how her side hustle took over as her main thing about 1 year in.  They also chat about moving your creative business to a new city, what they have both done in preparation for a move - what worked, what didn't, and what you can implement even if you aren't moving but want to be shooting in a new location. Connect with Jen: https://jenmadigancreative.com @jenmadigancreative @jenmadiganphotography The next live walk through of Danger School starts September 29, 2022 - we'd love for you to join us! Check out dangerschool.com/danger-school for more case studies, and to learn more!

This podcast might be a great one to pass on to a friend or family member who has been wanting to take the plunge into running their own creative business, but isn't sure where to start or is intimidated. This was originally a lecture for a couple local University classes and so it comes with a slide presentation! If you want access to the slides/video, you can get it for free right here or pass along to anyone you think will benefit from it! Some of the activities we do will be a lot easier if you can see it, so feel free to grab it while you listen. Video/Slides Download Here Link to the Harvard Business review Elements of Value Pyramid we discuss. Danger School group coaching starts 9/29! Still a chance to hop into this cohort. Cohorts are 15 people or less and lots of chances to apply the material together during this 5 month container: www.dangerschool.com/danger-school  Connect with Kristin on IG or feel free to email with questions, thoughts, etc - [email protected] Team Danger on IG

Join Kristin on this episode as she chats with wedding planner and designer Jessica Sloane about what it's like to work with a planner, what she wishes photographers knew, and how best to work in partnership on an event. She goes into detail about the benefits of shooting details the day before, the difference between a planner and designer, pet peeves in the industry, and her unique approach to working with clients.  Learn how Jessica is known for creating peaceful spaces for her event clients, and how she brings that same energy into her life and home with rituals and the planner she loves that she uses in her daily life. Connect with Jessica: @jessicasloane jessicasloane.com The next live walk through of Danger School starts September 29, 2022 - we'd love for you to join us! Check out dangerschool.com/danger-school for more case studies, and to learn more!

This episode is targeted in on specific advice that helps if your revenue hasn't hit 100k (YET!) There is so much great advice out there right not but a lot of it is not helpful if taken out of context or might be better for a business at a different revenue level or different goals. Photo businesses who are still building to 100k, this episode is for you. Things to focus on. Things to look past. Things to make sure to do that will help long term not just short term.  Hope it's helpful and can't wait to hear what hits most! DM on IG to connect @kristinsweeting Danger School group coaching starts Sept 29 and you can sign up here www.dangerschool.com/danger-school Mentioned in this episode: Four Agreements Alex Hormozi's podcast The Game Tim Ferris' Podcast Belmont University's Entrepreneur Program - where I'm coaching and teaching this fall

On this episode, Kristin chats with Danger School student Rose Crouch who signed up for this course prior to launching her private practice! During Danger School she was able to build a solid foundation for her business, launch, and be almost fully booked and ready to leave her full time job. Since going through Danger School, Rose has updated us and shared she was able to hit 6 figures within a year of starting her practice and is now consistently having $10k months, as well as being able to build her business in a way that is aligned with her values and boundaries. Listen to hear more of Rose's story about her coaching experience and the live walk through of Danger School! Connect with Rose: Instagram: @olivebranch_therapy  Website: olivebranchtherapy.net The next live walk through of Danger School starts September 29, 2022 - we'd love for you to join us! Check out dangerschool.com/danger-school for more case studies, and to learn more!

On this episode of Dangerous Creatives, Kristin chats with elopement photographer, podcast host, and educator Ingvild Kolnes, who shared so much about her journey from shooting traditional Norwegian weddings to building an elopement business with primarily couples traveling to Norway from the US.  Ingvild shares her journey as an entrepreneur and photographer and what she's learned along the way about marketing, pricing, and creating content to reach your ideal client. Kristin and Ingvild discuss SEO in depth, and Ingvild shares some of her top tips on what to do with your website, SEO, and blog to create a sustainable photography business that attracts your ideal clients and works FOR you and your values.  Connect with Ingvild: Instagram: @ingvildkolnes Podcast: Sustainable Photographer Education Photography We also just opened the doors to Danger School Group Coaching for our Fall 2022 Cohort, so if you want to jump in or check out more info, go to www.dangerschool.com/danger-school or click here to chat about it: https://181436.17hats.com/p#/scheduling/nrrpxcbnpkrdvnvgxntzwhpfrhpvtvvv Visit Us: www.dangerschool.com @dangerouscreatives @kristinsweeting Credits: Music by @jamielono and @shammydee Produced by @jenmadigancreative

Hi! We're recapping the challenge, where to go from here, how important quick wins and longer term foundations and growth are, and some big take aways I wish I knew when I started growing my business 10-12+ years ago that would have saved me a lot of stress.  Loved hearing from you this week and so excited for our fall season of this podcast and all the guests and workshops to come so subscribe, send to a friend, and let us know what you're dying to learn about.  We also just opened the doors to Danger School Group Coaching for our Fall 2022 Cohort, so if you want to jump in or check out more info, go to www.dangerschool.com/danger-school or click here to chat about it: https://181436.17hats.com/p#/scheduling/nrrpxcbnpkrdvnvgxntzwhpfrhpvtvvv  Connect here

It's the last day my friends *tear* This challenge will make more sense with the worksheet so grab it here (you'll also get access to all the previous emails and worksheets) We'll be debriefing this challenge in the weeks to come, but I've been so happy to get so many messages from you about how this is ALREADY helping your business and we haven't even done the main part yet!! Today is the day, so excited to see it all come together. Listen to this episode for some very important things to take in to this day, how to create safety for yourself as you launch, and some hilarious mishaps in my business with a surprising response.  Love to you all! DM me here @kristinsweeting or email me here to let me know you did all 5 challenges and we'll pick winners for prizes next week - [email protected]  LOVE Danger School starts Sept 29 or can be done online anytime!

HUGE response so far. So fun hearing how the challenge is going for you and how you're seeing things start to shift! Our challenge for today is building on the other ones, so start at Day 1 if you're just tuning in.  Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Here's how you get the worksheets Connect here! Danger School Starts Sep 29! or grab the online course any time 

Hello! It's day 3! If you want the worksheet for today, it'll be emailed out at 8 am cst every day here. We'll be linking to past emails as well so jump in if you're late and you should be able to catch up or do this on your own time.  We go in to the psychology and business strategy behind this challenge, why it's one of the most important things you can do for your business, and how this one challenge action can make your life 5-25x easier, save 5-25x more money, and give you back 5-25x more time.  The Harvard Review Article I mention in this episode is here with the Elements of Value Chart.  Prizes coming at the end of the week so keep track of what you're doing and DM me to let me know how it's going! @kristinsweeting Danger School Group Coaching starts Sept 29, 2022 - click here to talk about it

Hello! Glad you're back! If you didn't hop on the email list yet, here's where you'll get sent all the worksheets each day.  DM me on IG if you're joining in and can't wait to connect with you! @kristinsweeting www.dangerschool.com/danger-school Danger School Group Coaching Starts Sept 29! Chat about it.

Day 1 - 5 Days to More Photo Clients - CHALLENGE - Join Us! This is not meant to just be listened to- this is an active week, and each day we'll have a new activity for you to do along with us. Challenge and assignment will be shared on this podcast, and worksheets and bonus info will be sent through email each day REGISTER HERE. This week is special for Dangerous Creatives- we're hosting a super fun challenge to help build some energy around your photography and creative business as we head in to booking season.  Today is day one. Day 1 - Post one of your favorite shoots or projects EVER on IG and write in the caption about why you’d love to do more shoots or projects like that one. In the caption Tag the city, location, anyone involved, and DM it to me. I’ll repost it and invite people doing the challenge to follow and like other people in the challenge. DM it to me here @kristinsweeting. We'll be sharing, connecting over dream projects, and much more this week so can't wait to have you join us! www.dangerschool.com for info on how to work with us. Danger School group coaching starts Sep 29 - apply here. 

In this episode, Kristin answers questions submitted by our audience and also discusses some of YOUR answers from some of the questions we posed to YOU. Questions like: How do I get started? Should I niche? How do I get more clients? What amount of money in your bank account would make you feel safe? And if you were a mythological god or goddess, what curses would you place on those who wronged you? We have a lot of fun digging in to these and more.  We introduce next weeks' challenge: 5 Days to More Photo Clients - where we'll be releasing one episode every day next week with an accompanying worksheet and email prompt to break you out of any ruts or marketing frustrations and to focus on what really brings opportunities in the doors.  To join the challenge, just stay right here and tune in, and to grab the challenge worksheets, put your email HERE.  Let us know you're joining the challenge on IG and share the graphics with a friend. @kristinsweeting  www.dangerschool.com for resources, retreats, courses, or to join Danger School which starts Sept 29, 2022

Everyone has been asking the question, "how do I get more clients?" and it can be such a frustrating place to be when we want to be creating beautiful work we're proud of and inquiries are like crickets. In this solo episode we're focusing on how to get more clients in the door and ways to do this while staying aligned and not burning out on every new marketing trend. Kristin goes in to the 5 different parts of marketing that are so important for creating a sustainable business. She discusses the one client that created a huge avalanche of inquiries. She also mentions the branding "A Ha!" moment that popped the comparison bubble.  Resources mentioned: "Fascinate" by Sally Hogshead Client management softwares and schedulers: 17hats, Honeybook, Dubsado, Calendly Hop on our email list for news about trips, programs, and meet ups! Join us for our next round of Danger School Coaching - September 29, 2022 and apply here to chat about it! Connect with us on Instagram @kristinsweeting @dangerouscreatives.

Have you always dreamed of your photography or creative work taking you around the world (and paying your way)? On this episode, Kristin goes behind the scenes on how she was able to get travel photography work in over 20 countries. She teaches tricks like pitching, credit card hacking, social media strategies, and other things she found to be successful in landing dream jobs around the world as a commercial photographer and wedding photographer. Anything you want to also try? Shout out on IG or always feel free to DM and say hi! Links to some of our favorite tools discussed in this episode: Chase Ink Business Credit Card (use responsibly): https://www.referyourchasecard.com/21a/W7D4I6VSFC  Other Episodes:  How Travel Changes You As a Business Owner Manifesting a Life of Adventure, Travel, and Ease with Womanifestor My Life As a Traveling Editorial Photographer with Yulia Denisyuk What is Manifesting with D'Arcy Benincosa  Credits: Music by @jamielono and @shammydee Produced by @jenmadigancreative Visit Us: www.dangerschool.com @dangerouscreatives @kristinsweeting Check out Danger School, our online, self paced program and watch your creative business grow & thrive!

On this episode, Kristin chats with Krista Marie, a business coach, podcast host, and photographer about manifesting, pitching, and being purposeful in creating opportunities within your creative business. They also cover topics such as balancing personal priorities and avoiding burnout, rebuilding in a new market, and creating a client experience that benefits both your client and your own well being.  Krista Marie is a photographer, business coach, and host of the She Calls Her Shots Podcast. She helps creatives ditch the overwhelm and create thriving businesses by focusing on the tactical strategies, habits, and mindset & confidence work that's crucial to seeing long-term growth. She loves to educate and mentor fellow photographers and creatives & help them turn their wildest business dreams into their reality via social media, her blog, and her Podcast. Connect with Krista: Free Planning for Profits Masterclass: https://shecallshershots.com/profitplan Website: https://kristamarielynch.com/ Instagram: @krista.marie.photography Podcast: She Calls Her Shots: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/she-calls-her-shots/id1530321171 Credits: Music by @jamielono and @shammydee Produced by @jenmadigancreative Visit Us: www.dangerschool.com @dangerouscreatives @kristinsweeting Check out Danger School, our online, self paced program and watch your creative business grow & thrive!

Andrew Harshey joins Jen on this workshop episode to share his 5 sales tips and strategies. Listen to this episode to get more comfortable with sales in your creative business, and get your FREE Sales Tips & Strategies PDF HERE. Follow us on Instagram: @dangerouscreatives @kristinsweeting https://dangerschool.com Looking for more freedom in your creative business? Check out Danger School, our online, self paced program and watch your creative business grow & thrive!

On this episode of the Dangerous Creatives Podcast, Kristin and Jen share their experiences with travel as a creative business owner - how it's changed their business, and what traveling has done for them on a personal level as well. Kristin shares how travel has influenced the way she structures her own business, as well as shaped the way she coaches others to find more freedom in their lives and businesses. Jen discusses how travel has changed her personally, and what it's like to go on Study Abroad from a participant perspective (and why she keeps coming on more trips!). If you're looking for more adventure in your life and creative business, we'd love for you to join us on one of our trips for Study Abroad 2023!  View more information and apply HERE (or visit us at dangerschool.com/study-abroad) for San Miguel de Allende or Lisbon, Portugal next year! Credits: Music by @jamielono and @shammydee Produced by @jenmadigancreative Visit Us: www.dangerschool.com @dangerouscreatives @kristinsweeting Check out Danger School, our online, self paced program and watch your creative business grow & thrive!

Certified life coach Natalie Miller joins Kristin on this episode to discuss strengthening your intuition, and connecting more deeply with yourself. Natalie shares some tips on how to connect intuition with consciousness, and how to turn away from the path of validation and begin to lean into trusting yourself. Kristin and Natalie also chat about what it's like to go down your own path, navigate through transitions, and how upleveling is more like a deepening. Listen to this episode to learn. more about how YOU focused work can give you the courage to navigate through all of the different seasons of your life and work. Natalie Miller is a Master Certified Wayfinder Coach who helps feminists create whole-self-honoring lives and evolutionary work. You can acquaint yourself with Natalie's magic on her weekly podcast, Mind Witchery. Looking for more freedom in your creative business? Check out Danger School, our online, self paced program and watch your creative business grow & thrive! Connect with Natalie: Website: nataliekmiller.com IG: instagram.com/msnataliemiller Additional Resources mentioned: astro.com Chani Nichols book "You Were Born For This" Credits: Music by @jamielono and @shammydee Produced by @jenmadigancreative Visit Us: www.dangerschool.com @dangerouscreatives @kristinsweeting

On this episode Kristin is joined by Jillian Todd, a financial coach and CFO for creatives, to chat all about money! They cover topics from how to give yourself a summer vacation when you are self employed, to saving for retirement, as well as some practical tips of what you can do today to start saving for your future. This episode also dives a little deeper as Kristin and Jillian share some of their "why's" behind their money goals, how to determine what's next when setting financial goals (along with an exercise Jillian uses with her clients to help them flesh out those next goals with their finances), how to avoid the shame spiral that can come with achieving (or not achieving) your goal, and mindset work that comes along with growth. Looking for more freedom in your creative business? Check out Danger School, our online, self paced program and watch your creative business grow & thrive! Connect with Jillian: Website: getmoneyconfident.com IG: instagram.com/_jilliantodd Credits: Music by @jamielono and @shammydee Produced by @jenmadigancreative Visit Us: www.dangerschool.com @dangerouscreatives @kristinsweeting Come Learn & Explore with Us: Study Abroad 

Today Kristin chats with Sarah McGlory who has built her platform and following on Tiktok - things you can do, how her business has been built thru the platform, and some of the mindset things that might be keeping us from trying something new. Sarah shares her journey on gaining almost 1 million followers on Tiktok, as well as some tips for using the app!  Looking for more freedom in your creative business? Check out Danger School, our online, self paced program and watch your creative business grow & thrive! Recommended in this episode: InShot Splice Follow Sarah: Tiktok - @sarahmcglory Instagram - @sarahmcglory https://sarahmcglory.com Follow us on Instagram: @dangerouscreatives @kristinsweeting https://dangerschool.com

In this episode of Dangerous Creatives, Katie shares with Kristin how she got started on her manifestation journey and eventual career. She shares her four step process to manifesting with grace and ease, and gives helpful tips on what questions to ask yourself if your manifestations aren't showing up in your life as you'd hoped. Kristin and Katie discuss what a regulated nervous system vs. a disregulated nervous system and how that can affect your overall wellbeing (and how they each work to be more regulated in their daily life). Lastly, Katie discusses her breath work experience and how it can help heal, allowing for more ease in a manifestation journey. Katie J. Jones is a Manifestation Coach, Breathwork Facilitator, and Spiritual Witch on a mission to help the world heal through the power of aligned, intentional manifestation. She does this by holding space for growth and transformation through a spiritual, yet practical, coaching style for groups, private clients, community gatherings, and retreats. Looking for more freedom in your creative business? Check out Danger School, our online, self paced program and watch your creative business grow & thrive! Connect with Katie: Website: www.womanifester.com Womanifester Podcast: www.womanifester.com/podcast IG: instagram.com/womanifester Credits: Music by @jamielono and @shammydee Produced by @jenmadigancreative Visit Us: www.dangerschool.com @dangerouscreatives @kristinsweeting

Kristin is joined by copywriter Rachel Greiman from Green Chair Stories who gives a mini workshop on her top tips on creating content for Instagram, including super easy to apply hacks for creating instagram posts that help to build trust and share the experience you provide. Rachel also shares her thoughts on social proof, repurposing content, and the difference between copy and content and the best way to use both! Looking for more freedom in your creative business? Check out Danger School, our online, self paced program and watch your creative business grow & thrive! Follow Rachel: @greenchairstories https://greenchairstories.com Follow us on Instagram: @dangerouscreatives @kristinsweeting https://dangerschool.com

Cindy Blom is a recovery and addiction coach helping families walk through care plans with their children and loved ones experiencing addiction. She’s passionate about stopping the stigma around addiction and mental illness and openly shares their families story of losing their son Erik after a long battle with addiction, trauma, and mental illness. We discuss how to support family members struggling with addiction, some places to look to get help that is outside of the “normal recovery routes,” how vulnerability and openness has brought a strong community around them, and how our system needs to change in the support of people with mental illness. We discuss the work of Dr. Stephen Loyd https://www.drstephenloyd.com, how their shop gives back to families walking the recovery path and the importance of photography to their family. Cindy also shares what grief has looked like for them in the 8 years since Erik passed. If you’re struggling with mental health or addiction, Cindy says reach out to her and Dan and she can point you in some healing directions www.guitarsthatcare.com Links: #guitarsthatcare Ebroosterguitars.com Guitarsthatcare.com Looking for more freedom in your creative business? Check out Danger School, our online, self paced program and watch your creative business grow & thrive! Credits: Music by @jamielono and @shammydee Produced by @jenmadigancreative Visit Us: www.dangerschool.com @dangerouscreatives @kristinsweeting

Kristin gives a mini workshop on how she uses vision boarding to create a visual reminder of what she values in both her personal and professional life. This episode walks you through the free template (get yours HERE) with some examples from her own vision board process! Feeling stuck and burnt out and want even more of this type of work? Check out the Danger School: Mindset Mini Course! Resources Mentioned: Vision Board Templates Danger School: Mindset Mini Course You are a Badass at Making Money by Jen Sincero Follow us on Instagram: @dangerouscreatives @kristinsweeting https://dangerschool.com

On this episode of Dangerous Creatives, Kristin is joined by entrepreneur Lauren Gish and they discuss their self employed/entrepreneur journeys through their experience with autoimmune disease and chronic illness. They chat about how leaving their full time jobs to go freelance was a health related decision, and what the challenges were once they were a solo entrepreneur or running a team of their own.  From sharing systems and boundaries they've put into place, to hiring a team and building a network from your "competition" to add in extra support, both women share what's worked well for them in their career so far.   As mentioned in the episode, we love batch scheduling because it allows for space in your schedule, whether you have a chronic illness or just wish you had a better handle on your weeks. Get your FREE Batch Your Schedule PDF HERE.  Lauren Gish is a Chicago native, southern transplant, business owner, mom and lover of stand up comedy.  Her career has spanned a wide array of industries from beauty distribution, education, business management, and some time in the music industry. She founded her consulting company- The Ownership Mindset in 2019. It was founded out of a desire to see other women empowered, rather than overwhelmed by their businesses. Streamlining operations, creating environments that bring the best people, and finding profit are her favorite things to do. She also owns Fruition Salon in Nashville, TN. Connect with Lauren: The Ownership Mindset Podcast instagram.com/theownershipmindset Credits: Music by @jamielono and @shammydee Produced by @jenmadigancreative Visit Us: www.dangerschool.com @dangerouscreatives @kristinsweeting

On this episode of Dangerous Creatives, Sharon discusses how she went from government teacher to instagram educator, sharing why we as humans feel we have to “pick a side” when it comes to politics (and life), and the one topic we should all care about no matter what side of the political spectrum we fall. Sharon and Kristin chat about how creatives tend to feel the weight of the world, which leads into the discussion of the the Charles Dickens quote "Mankind is our business". We hope you enjoy this episode, and be sure and check out Sharon's podcast, site, and instagram via the links below! Sharon McMahon is on a mission to curate facts, fun, and inspiration by educating Americans on democracy, politics, and history. She is dedicated to sharing non-partisan facts about the US government. After years of serving as a high school government and law teacher, Sharon took her passion for education to Instagram with a mission to combat political misinformation with non-partisan facts. Sharon has earned a reputation as “America’s Government Teacher'' and quickly amassed over 842K followers, affectionately known as “Governerds.” Sharon is also the host of the top-rated Sharon Says So Podcast where, each week, she provides entertaining yet factual accounts of America’s most fascinating moments and people in history. In a time where flashy headlines and false information often takes the spotlight, Sharon is a reliable source for truth and logic. She has shared her knowledge with CNN, The Daily Show with Trevor Noah, and Good Morning America. In March 2022, Sharon won PRWeek’s noteworthy Communicator of the Year Award. In all that she does, Sharon encourages others to be thoughtful, world-changing humans. She has led her community in various philanthropic initiatives that have raised more than $4 million for teachers, domestic violence survivors, terminally ill children, victims of COVID-19, medical debt forgiveness programs, Ukrainian refugees and more. Connect with Sharon: https://www.sharonmcmahon.com/ Sharon Says So Podcast instagram.com/sharonsaysso Credits: Music by @jamielono and @shammydee Produced by @jenmadigancreative Visit Us: www.dangerschool.com @dangerouscreatives @kristinsweeting

On this episode of Dangerous Creatives, Kristin and Jen talk about their own personal money mindset journeys and address the spectrum - from not having enough money to feeling more secure and still uncovering their limiting beliefs and some practices they've found helpful along the way. Join us for this candid conversation about money mindset, how making more money doesn't mean completely losing our limiting beliefs, and what we've learned along the way. Credits: Music by @jamielono and @shammydee Produced by @jenmadigancreative Visit Us: www.dangerschool.com @dangerouscreatives @kristinsweeting

On this episode of Dangerous Creatives, Kristin is joined by Jamie Varon, author, course creator, and graphic designer. Jamie shares her creative journey and how she went from making plans to living in alignment and flow and her pursuit of radical contentment. Join the conversation to learn Jamie's tips for becoming more content in your own life, and how she's learned to create from a place of joy. Jamie Varon’s writing has been seen across the internet for over a decade, from her early days of personal blogging all the way to features in publications such as Teen Vogue, HuffPost, GOOD, Complex, and many more. Over the years, both her long-form essays and short-form prose have garnered millions of reads and views, using her signature style of combining personal story with universal themes. Jamie also shares her thoughts on building a life you really love with her many followers on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter (@jamievaron). In addition to her writing, she has a long-standing career as a branding expert, course creator, and graphic designer. Her website is jamievaron.com. Jamie lives in Calabasas, California. Connect with Jamie: radicallycontent.com jamievaron.com livewithintentioncourse.com instagram.com/jamievaron twitter.com/jamievaron facebook.com/jamievaron Credits: Music by @jamielono and @shammydee Produced by @jenmadigancreative Visit Us: www.dangerschool.com @dangerouscreatives @kristinsweeting NOW ENROLLING: Danger School Plus, starts 4/7/22! Click HERE for more info!