Hosted by Sara Monika · 🇺🇸 US · EN-US · 202 episodes
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Do you feel stuck in your photography business with no idea how to achieve your next goals? I'm here to help you discover, that it's SO possible for you to have what you want, when you want in your business so that you can create the life you've always dreamed of + deserve. Why should you learn from me? When I first started my wedding photography business back in 2011, I made just $5000 in my business. Now I bring in multiple 6 figures per year while working only 30 hour weeks serving my dream couples. Let's hang out each week so I can show you how!
Sara Monika hosts Shine and Thrive Photography Podcast, a business show with 202 episodes published.
"This felt hard to do, but my soul feels nourished and free!" - Sara Sara records a voice note while waiting to pick up Ben and announces she’s pausing the education side of her business, including the podcast, and will
After feeling lost and pressured to have everything figured out in the evolution of my business, I share a new approach of taking the pressure off, following my excitement, and recording raw, low-production podcast episo
In this short solo episode, I share a simple mindset shift I use when I’m tired, overwhelmed, or procrastinating during busy seasons. This is a quick, grounding practice to help you finish what you’ve committed to with m
In this episode, I share the two identities I didn’t realize I was still clinging to—and how releasing them has created more ease, creativity, and connection in my life. This is a grounding, heart-led riff on: Why we res
What if you could take 300 hours of editing, culling, and admin off your plate — and fall back in love with your photography business in the process? In this episode, I chat with OME student Anika about how she reclaimed
What if next wedding season didn’t feel like a blur of burnout… but instead felt like expansive time-freedom? In this episode, I’m chatting with photographer and mom of two, Brooke Murray, about the real changes she made
What if more bookings didn’t have to mean more burnout? 🙌🏻 In this episode, I sit down with luxury wedding photographer Mark, who photographed 50 weddings last year...without burning out 🎊 But here’s what really blew
💭 What if the burnout you’re feeling right now…is actually your promotion? You built the business you once dreamt of! 🎉You have the clients, the bookings, the revenue. But somewhere along the way, your time disappeared
From drowning in 30 weddings to floating in a river while her VA sent contracts and a wedding from a couple days ago was being culled (by her virtual assistant). In this episode, I sit down with Katie Shaw, a wedding pho
If you’re staring down a mile-long to-do list, still editing 10 hours a day, and wondering how you’re supposed to keep this pace up until the end of the season—this episode is for you. Sara shares the real reason most ph
If you’ve ever thought “I just need to hire someone for marketing and I’ll finally feel caught up,” this episode is your intervention—delivered with love, truth, and strategy. Today I’m sharing the biggest mistake I made
In this episode, I’m breaking down one of the most overlooked reasons photographers stay stuck in burnout—even when their business looks amazing from the outside. You’ll discover the key difference between building a pho
Ever feel like you’re stuck in “safe mode” on wedding days – shooting what you think you should instead of what truly lights you up? Maybe you crave those soulful, layered images that make your heart skip a beat, but fea
Ever feel like you’re hustling nonstop – shooting, editing, delivering, and still wondering where all your time (+ money) went? Maybe you’re hitting those “six-figure” milestones, but behind the scenes, you’re exhausted,
Real talk: finding a second shooter you can actually trust (who cares as much as you do) can feel like a tall order. Maybe you’ve been burned by “bare minimum” seconds, or you’re stuck in the cycle of doing it all yourse
What if you could spend just 5–20 minutes today doing something your future self would thank you for — and it led to a massive shift in your photography business? Well... this is your chance. The 2025 Podcast Giveaway is
Swipe My Favorite Prompts: How To Capture the Photos Your Couples Will Treasure Most Ever left a session feeling like you missed “the shot” – the one that truly captures your couple’s real story? Or maybe you’ve felt stu
Let’s face it… editing can feel like a never-ending time suck, but the thought of learning new tech (or letting go of control) can also be downright scary. But what if you could save 50-60% of your editing time, cut your
Ever feel like you’re running on a hamster wheel – shoot, edit, deliver, repeat – while your creativity and energy slowly drain away? You’re not alone. In this episode, I’m sharing the real talk from a recent in-person w
What if tuning into your body could unlock more creativity, clarity, and connection in your photography work? In this heartfelt episode, I’m joined by photographer and podcast host Danika, for a free-flowing conversation
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