Always Take the Vacation with Kate Marie Portraiture

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With Laura Esmond

Laura Esmond

11 episodes

3 days ago

With Laura Esmond is the unfiltered podcast for women growing creative businesses while raising families and raising themselves. I’m Laura, a mom of three, educator, coach, and photographer. After scaling a portrait studio to multi–six figures in under two years, I realized success without purpose feels empty. Now I help photographers and creative entrepreneurs build businesses that are profitable, sustainable, and aligned with real life. Each week you will hear real talk, mindset shifts, and stories from women entrepreneurs who know the messy middle of business and motherhood. No filters, no highlight reels, just honest conversations to help you grow with confidence.

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Always Take the Vacation with Kate Marie Portraiture

With Laura Esmond

1 hour 6 minutes

3 weeks ago

Always Take the Vacation with Kate Marie Portraiture

In this episode, I’m joined by my dear friend and incredibly talented portrait photographer, Kate Marie. We talk about what it really looks like to slow down, set boundaries, and build a photography business that supports your life, not the other way around.

Kate shares how she transitioned from a low priced business model to a slower-paced, high-touch experience that feels more aligned with the kind of artist and mom she wants to be.

We also talk about:

How to stop overbooking yourself during busy season
Why raising your prices might actually save your creativity
What to do when clients show up with Pinterest boards and big expectations
Creating calm, connected client experiences in a busy world
And how our boundaries are actually a gift to our people, not a barrier

If you’ve ever wondered whether it’s really possible to grow a thriving business without burning out, this episode will give you the encouragement and clarity you need.

LINKS & RESOURCES:

Connect with Kate on Instagram → @katemarieportraiture

Want help mapping out your own high-touch model? Get on the waitlist for my mindset workshop where we will pair up an unstoppable mindset with strategy to grow the business you've always dreamed of owning.

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