The Wide Open Podcast || Marketing, Mindset, and Business Podcast for Creatives & Photographers

How to Build Confidence || Confidence & Networking for Business Growth with Annabelle Klein

Does self-doubt keep you from showing up for your business? Maybe you struggle with posting content, selling your offers, or putting yourself out there. Confidence is the key to consistency—and today’s guest is here to help.

In this episode, I chat with Annabelle from the Thought Rebel Podcast, a confidence coach who helps business owners ...

Brand Storytelling for Impact || How to Tell a Better Story

Brand storytelling is important for any business - after all, you're always telling a story, but you can always tell a better one. For any business, being able to clearly communicate impact is crucial for growth. But how do you build a compelling case that showcases your value in a way that resonates with potential customers, clients, or funders? That’s exactly what we...

Using Stories to Connect || Learn Storytelling for Small Business

In this episode of The Wide Open Podcast, I’m joined by Jessica, a brand story strategist who helps impact-driven entrepreneurs use storytelling to build authentic connections. We discuss the power of personal stories, how to choose the right ones to share, and why they matter for your business.

What You’ll Learn:

Jessica’s unconventional journey to entrepren...

Balancing the demands of running a business and being a present mom is no easy feat. In this episode, Kellyn shares her journey as a mompreneur—navigating the challenges of motherhood, setting boundaries, and growing her business authentically while staying true to her values.

Kellyn opens up about her current season of life and business, sharing practical tips, hard-earned lessons, and strategies that have helped her protect time ...

When was the last time you took a hard look at your branding? If it’s been a while, this episode is for you! Branding is more than just visuals—it’s about building trust, connecting with your audience, and sharing your values. When your branding is off, your business can feel out of sync and may even hold you back from growth.

In this episode, I’m breaking down three clear signs your brand needs a refresh:

1. Your branding does...

2025 is here, and it’s time to take your creative business to the next level! In this episode of Wide Open, I’m sharing 10 actionable ideas to help you grow your business, achieve your goals, and avoid burnout. Whether you’re refining your brand, improving your mindset, or focusing on strategy, these tips are designed to empower you to thrive as a creative entrepreneur.

🎉 Plus, I’m introducing an exciting free branding class you w...

We're diving into a powerful goal-setting tool: the Wheel of Life template. If you’ve felt stuck, lost, or overwhelmed, you’re not alone—and today’s episode is here to help you get clear, focused, and ready to take action in the areas that matter most.

In this episode, we’ll walk you through creating and using the Wheel of Life to evaluate where you currently stand across key areas, like health, relationships, and career. Once we’v...

In this episode, I’m joined by Hannah, a social media expert, photographer, and CEO of Sunny Social Collective. Hannah is passionate about helping creators, dreamers, and makers grow their businesses through social media. With years of experience working with photographers and small business owners, she’s the perfect person to talk to about growth—especially for those who feel lost on what to post or how to use platforms like Insta...

In this episode, Sylvia V. dives deep into the abundance and scarcity mindsets that shape our lives and businesses—scarcity versus abundance. Ever felt like there’s never enough to go around? Money, time, clients, success—it can all feel limited. Sylvia breaks down the origins of the scarcity mindset, revealing how it often comes from family or environment, regardless of your background. But here’s the twist: an abundance mindset i...

How to Level Up Your Consultations & Discovery Call Script

In this episode of Wide Open, Sylvia dives into a personal sales experience that went terribly wrong. After reaching out to a local organization about becoming a member, Sylvia found herself face-to-face with a salesperson who seemed determined to fail at every turn. Instead of their discovery call script providing the information and value needed to make an informed de...

Get clear on your goals, craft a strategy that sparks creativity, and build the confidence to create a life-giving business.

Welcome to The Wide Open Podcast! 🎉

If you’re a photographer or creative entrepreneur looking to grow your business, find clarity, and unlock your confidence, you’re in the right place.

In this short trailer episode, Sylvia shares:

• What The Wide Open Podcast is all about.
• How this show can help you s...

In this episode, Sylvia V. dives deep into the mindsets that shape our lives and businesses—scarcity versus abundance. Ever felt like there’s never enough to go around? Money, time, clients, success—it can all feel limited.

Sylvia breaks down the origins of the scarcity mindset, revealing how it often comes from family or environment, regardless of your background. But here’s the twist: an abundance mindset is also contagious and ...

Ever wondered what it’s really like to work with a business coach? In this episode, Sylvia V shares her firsthand experience, from navigating the unknowns of her first coaching session to the tangible impact it’s had on her business over time.

Sylvia discusses the overwhelm she felt early on in her journey, balancing a successful business with a desire to attract more ideal clients, raise her prices, and truly express her authenti...

Welcome to episode 18 of the Wide Open Podcast, where we're diving into a powerful goal-setting tool: the Wheel of Life template. If you’ve felt stuck, lost, or overwhelmed, you’re not alone—and today’s episode is here to help you get clear, focused, and ready to take action in the areas that matter most.

Wheel of Life Template

In this episode, we’ll walk you through creating and using the Wheel of Life to evaluate where you curren...

Are you making the right investments for your business? In this episode, I’m diving into the four key ways to invest—equipment, tools, education, and mentorship—that have shaped my seven-year journey in the industry. Spoiler: the best investment isn't necessarily the newest gadget! Join me as I share my hard-earned insights and tips to ensure your investments fuel sustainable growth and help you thrive.

• Why Equipment Isn’t E...

In this episode of Wide Open, we're diving deep into a crucial topic for photographers and creatives—how to create an effective sales funnel. Many entrepreneurs make the same mistakes when promoting their business, from vague, non-sales captions to overly pushy pitches or hidden, half-hearted attempts to sell. This episode breaks down how to avoid these pitfalls by understanding and using a sales funnel to meet your potential clien...

In this episode of Wide Open, we dive into the world of creativity with Linda Fabry, an intuitive artist known for her divination art, Paintgazing, and her captivating Windows to the Soul portraits. With over 23 years of experience as a public artist, Linda blends transpersonal psychology, metaphysics, and spirituality into her creative process.

Together, we explore the creative process and tapping into your creative energy. Linda ...