How is your energy tied up in your business decisions? In today’s episode, I’m replaying my guest episode with Colie James on the Business-First Creatives Podcast. We’re diving into the challenges that Colie faced in her business over the last year, and the advice and insight I gave her that you may need to hear as well.

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 mastermind and retreat for female photographers where personal development meets business growth. During the four-month experience, students have weekly calls focused on goals, boundaries, money, and marketing. The program also includes incredible guest teachers, a private Facebook community, and weekly Voxer hours with individualized guidance and mentorship. Sign up today to join the waitlist.

Review the Show Notes:

The conversation that inspired this episode (3:53)

Sabrina’s advice on major business decisions (5:01)

Insight from a growth audit (14:58)

The energy behind capacity (18:30)

Now is not the time for drastic decisions (29:31)

Mentioned in this Episode:

Episode 165 Q4 Business Bestie Chat with Colie James: sabrinagebhardt.com/podcast/165-q4-2025-business-bestie-chat-with-colie-james

Connect with Colie:

Instagram: instagram.com/coliejames

Website: coliejames.com

Podcast: coliejames.com/podcast

Connect with Sabrina:

Instagram: instagram.com/sabrinagebhardtphotography

Website: sabrinagebhardt.com

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.