This episode is a heartfelt look at a year that unfolded nothing like I expected. From illness to surgery delays to supporting my son through a frightening heart problem, 2025 pulled me in every direction.

It was also the year I pivoted from full time wedding photography into mentoring and business education, a shift driven by intuition, exhaustion and the realisation that my work and life needed to evolve. What emerged were lessons that reshaped how I think about success, strategy, time and self belief.

I share the messy middle behind the pivot, the mindset wobbles that came with starting a podcast, the fear of being seen and the power of finding rooms where you actually belong.

If you have ever run a business while juggling ADHD, motherhood, health issues or simply being human, these lessons will feel familiar. This is your reminder that growth often looks like taking one brave step at a time, even when the path feels uncertain.

Highlights:

(01:44) When illness and delayed surgery shaped the entire first half of 2025

(05:58) The moment an inner voice said, You need to stop shooting weddings now

(10:22) Navigating her son's heart emergency while running a business

(14:48) The shift from overwhelm to realising her goals were already being met

(20:10) Why weekends finally became her own after years in photography

(27:35) The lesson that you belong in the room, even when imposter syndrome says otherwise

RESOURCES & LINKS:

• Rich Course Creator - Your Roadmap to creating, launching & selling a profitable Course.
• Xero - Sign up through my partner link for an exclusive Xero offer.
• Kajabi - Get an extra Bonus 30-minute 1-to-1 Strategy Session through my partner link.
• Manychat - Get 50% off for your first 2 months of Manychat Pro
• Amazon links for tried, tested and loved (by me!) equipment, books and business essentials.

CONNECT WITH ME:

• Business Instagram @iamnataliewebster
• Photography Instagram @nataliejweddings

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As the year comes to a close, this episode looks honestly at what success really means when you run your own business. Spoiler, it is not how many clients you book or how full your calendar looks. It is whether you enjoy how you spend your time.

I share the moment I realised that being busy was not the same as being fulfilled, and how the constant push to be booked and in demand kept me stuck in a cycle that looked successful from the outside but left me exhausted on the inside. I also talk about the turning points, including a powerful personal story that shifted how I viewed time altogether.

From pricing and profit margins to building assets that earn while you rest, this is a reminder that your days matter more than any metric.

Highlights:

(01:34) Why end of year reflections often focus on the wrong measures

(03:22) A conversation at the gym that revealed how trapped many people feel

(05:46) Realising that being fully booked was not the same as being happy

(07:13) The moment a family loss changed how I valued time

(10:12) Practical ways to free up time in your business without losing income

(12:48) How digital products and courses became the key to reclaiming my days

RESOURCES & LINKS:

• Rich Course Creator - Your Roadmap to creating, launching & selling a profitable Course.
• Xero - Sign up through my partner link for an exclusive Xero offer.
• Kajabi - Get an extra Bonus 30-minute 1-to-1 Strategy Session through my partner link.
• Manychat - Get 50% off for your first 2 months of Manychat Pro
• Amazon links for tried, tested and loved (by me!) equipment, books and business essentials.

CONNECT WITH ME:

• Business Instagram @iamnataliewebster
• Photography Instagram @nataliejweddings

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If your brain feels full, your to do list looks wild and the online world is shouting at you from every angle, this episode is a big exhale.

I’m sharing how overwhelm shows up for me, how ADHD shapes the way my mind processes busy seasons, and why even the most passionate business owners have moments when everything feels like a lot.

You’ll hear honest stories, simple shifts and the small practices that genuinely help me reset when my head feels foggy and the pressure piles up.

We also dig into what causes that “too many tabs open” feeling, especially during chaotic weeks like Black Friday. From changing your environment for a few minutes to rethinking your priorities, this episode walks you back to clarity without adding more to your plate.

You’re not behind, you’re not failing, and you’re definitely not alone, my friend.

Highlights:

(01:48) Why Black Friday week turns the volume up on overwhelm

(04:10) How ADHD shapes decision fatigue and brain overload

(07:20) The first step that actually stops overwhelm in its tracks

(11:56) The wedding planning moment that changed how I prioritise everything

(17:40) Practical ways to streamline your input and protect your energy

(23:55) A reminder to celebrate how far you’ve come

RESOURCES & LINKS:

• Rich Course Creator - Your Roadmap to creating, launching & selling a profitable Course.
• Xero - Sign up through my partner link for an exclusive Xero offer.
• Kajabi - Get an extra Bonus 30-minute 1-to-1 Strategy Session through my partner link.
• Manychat - Get 50% off for your first 2 months of Manychat Pro
• Amazon links for tried, tested and loved (by me!) equipment, books and business essentials.

CONNECT WITH ME:

• Business Instagram @iamnataliewebster
• Photography Instagram @nataliejweddings

SUBSCRIBE & RATE:

If you enjoyed this episode do subscribe to be notified for future episodes, and take a moment to rate this Podcast. It would be so helpful and very much appreciated! Thank you!