In this very first episode of With Laura Esmond, I’m pulling back the curtain on why I started this podcast and what you can expect moving forward. I share how I scaled a brand new portrait studio to multi–six figures in under two years, only to realize that version of success wasn’t what I actually wanted.

You’ll hear why building a creative business takes more than likes, follows, or even a big revenue month, and why your why matters more than your how. This is about falling in love with the process, embracing the messy middle, and creating a business driven by purpose, not outcome.

If you’re a photographer, creative entrepreneur, or mom building a business with heart, then this podcast is for you.