In this two part series, I’m chatting with beloved photographer, Erich McVey about all things photography. We’re diving into all of your burning questions about how he got to where he is now, how and why he chose film, and what marketing strategies allowed him to shoot all over the world. Hit play to dive into part one of this honest conversation.

About Erich:

Erich is a wedding, portrait and editorial film photographer with a lo...

In celebration of Black History Month, we are giving a big standing ovation to Black creatives of past and present. So much of Black art was not given a space to flourish, so in this episode, photographer-extraordinaire, Alicia Rinka shares some of her favorite Black artists, poets, makers and creative content that is worthy of so much celebration and honor this month – and every other day of the year. Hit play to learn and discov...

In my effort to become more inclusive in my life and business, I reached out to Youtube star Celeste Monsour to educate me on non-binary they/them pronouns. I wanted to let you in on this conversation because Celeste’s wealth of knowledge and experiences is so worth being shared so that we can all be better at making EVERYONE feel comfortable and accepted. Hit play if you’re also open-minded and striving to be more inclusive!

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Today’s podcast isn’t about cancel culture, it’s about accountability. 

It’s about having the courage to chase after what’s right, not just for yourself, but for others, too. 

This story has been a nightmare in the making for years, and today, Jamie Findlay is speaking out on the Play It Brave podcast. 

You may know my friend Jamie as the boss lady behind Evolve Workshops, not to mention her thriving business as a traveling ...

On today’s episode of the Play It Brave podcast, my guest knows exactly what it means to live your truth and manifest the life of your dreams. 

Sandra Chuma is an entrepreneur, speaker, coach, podcast host, and award-winning documentary filmmaker. She believes that our greatest responsibility is to share our stories so we can inspire and create possibility for others.

Raised in a tiny mud hut in Zimbabwe with no running water ...

What started as Bachelorette star, Mike Johnson’s interview about finding love turned into a vulnerable conversation about Self Love and Intimacy and how those two combined are super powers that can change the state of America. While that may sound foolish on the surface, I promise you this episode will challenge you to invite more self love and intimacy into your life so that you can truly Play It Brave and speak out for what you...

Call me a human fortune cookie, but I predict that 2021 truly can be your year… I know that’s taboo to say after the year we just had, but Coronavirus or not – it’s up to you to make it great. In this episode I’m predicting the top 10 things that will turn 2021 into your most fruitful year. Some of these things will require radical change, but I always say that the same habits bring the same results. So are you ready to make some m...

Do you find yourself walking through life with low energy, productivity or clarity? You might be experiencing brain fog (which is a real thing, by the way). In fact, most of us (especially entrepreneurs) experience brain fog to some degree. The truth is, when we take the time to clear the brain fog, we can become so much more productive and spend less time working! (#dreamlife) On today’s episode, Tanessa Shears, a health consultan...

In a world obsessed with change, it is my deepest belief that it is our courage and bravery to love ourselves, our bodies, and who we are inside and out that allows us to live our best life. If you’re like me and have experienced a lifetime of yo-yo diets, starving, bingeing, and talking negatively about your body, then I invite you to join me and listen in on my conversation with fellow fluffy girl, Ebbi Nicole. We’re sharing our ...

Raise your hand if you have a fear of selling… I get it! None of us want to feel or sound like used car salesman. We’ve all felt the pressure of being sold to, and it’s icky and uncomfortable. In today’s hot seat, Rachel Huban reveals her fear of shaming her audience’s pain points when trying to sell her services, and I give her some really great advice for overcoming fear, and rising above the shameless selling. Let’s dive in and...

Raise your hand if you’ve ever felt afraid of raising your prices in fear that you’ll hear crickets…. *hand raised here* The number one question I get DAILY is “How do I know when it’s time to raise my prices and how do I do it?” Pricing can be tricky, but do you know what can be trickier? Your mind. Our mind talks us out of a lot of things and makes excuses for not following our intuition. In this episode, Allison Parker and I tal...

Have you ever had a time when you felt uncomfortable, even if you couldn’t explain it? In this episode I'm talking all about that fear and what to do with it. I’m not talking about the fear of launching something or the fear of putting your work out into the world. The fear I’m thinking of is the kind that can be like a little tap-tap-tapping on your heart in tense situations. That tap-tapping? It’s your intuition. And your int...

Have you ever invested in business education that ended up being a huge waste of money? I know I have! In today’s hot seat episode, Vanessa Lust asks the all-to-common question: “How do I know what education is worth investing in?” Over the years I’ve developed a system that ensures I’m never wasting my hard-earned moolah, and it’s about time I shared it with you. The world of online education is growing on the daily, and getting m...

After the shit show 2020 has been, I bet you’re ready to step into the best year of your life… am I right?! I want that for you too, and that’s why I want to make sure you have the right tools (and people) by your side to make that happen. If you’re willing to let yourself DREAM BIG, then this one goes out to you, my dear. It’s time to stop treading water, and strut down the beach in your bikini without a care in the world. It’s ti...

Cultivating a high vibration in your home full of love, joy, gratitude, freedom, wealth, and abundance is the key to manifesting everything you’re chasing in this life. Your environment plays a huge role in your health and mindset, as much as we like to think a sink full of dishes isn’t affecting our mood.

We carry a lot of doom and gloom from the outside world when we cross the threshold of our home. Home should be our own litt...

“I’m always so stressed about getting all the “must haves” at a wedding that I don’t have the brain space to be creative and try new things!” –– Can you relate?!

It’s time to get out of your head and into your heart. In this special Hot Seats episode, I’m coaching Emily of Anna Delores Photography on how to make space for creativity on wedding days so she can invite her inner artist to the table. Listen in to hear what tips and str...

Call me crazy, but back in 2018 when I got the keys to my 100 year old home and walked over the threshold, I immediately felt that something was off. Come to find out, my intuition was right, and my house was haunted by several ghosts. In this episode, I’m telling ghost stories and sharing what I’ve learned from living in a haunted house. Believe it or not, the energy of your home can affect other areas of your life, so hit play if...

When you think of who your business is serving, do you think of an individual person or a few different types of people? If the answer is a few, there’s a chance you haven’t niched down enough. When you’re trying to serve everyone, then you’re speaking to no one. It’s time to refine in order to truly thrive. Ale Saldaña has this exact problem in her business, and in this episode I coached her on how to niche without giving up the d...

I recently polled my Instagram audience about why they find selling hard--maybe you’ll relate to some of their answers: 

“I’m afraid my dream client will turn down my offer.”

“I don’t know the right words to say to express my worth. And worse than that, what if they laugh or act offended when they hear my pricing?”

“I’m worried that my potential clients (and other people) will think that I am overvaluing myself--like who am ...