How do you build a business that actually supports your life—not the other way around? In this episode of the Take Your Shot podcast, I sat down with Briana Wells, systems strategist and founder of Flourish and Structure, to talk about what it really means to create a business strategy grounded in data, structure, and intention.

We dive into how to approach your systems through the lens of sustainability and why understanding your numbers and backend processes is one of the most empowering things you can do as a creative entrepreneur. Briana shares practical tips for using data to drive decisions—from streamlining your client experience to evaluating when and how to scale.

If you’ve ever felt like you're running on autopilot or reacting to every fire that pops up, this conversation is your invitation to pause, reflect, and build smarter. Briana breaks down how to make data feel approachable, where to start if you're not "a systems person," and how to set up a structure that actually gives you more freedom and clarity.

Whether you're trying to optimize your onboarding, refine your client workflows, or prepare your business for growth, this episode will help you see your numbers and systems not just as back-end tasks—but as key pieces of your strategy.

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Are you deep in wedding season and feeling totally overwhelmed? Whether your editing queue is stacked sky-high, your inbox is overflowing, or social media has taken a back seat—you are not alone. In this episode, I’m walking you through how to actually thrive during busy season as a wedding photographer, instead of just surviving it.

I’m sharing how I used to feel completely burned out every summer and what finally helped me turn things around. From managing your calendar and batching client sessions to setting boundaries, organizing workflows, and outsourcing editing—you’ll walk away from this episode with practical ways to take back control and make your business more sustainable. You don’t have to live in constant chaos to be successful. Let’s get things back on track so you can keep growing your business and still have a life outside of it.

If you’re feeling stressed, behind, or out of rhythm, this is your permission to reset.

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Are you relying too much on Instagram and wondering how to build a more sustainable, relationship-driven business? In this episode of the Take Your Shot Podcast, I chat with renowned wedding photographer Liz Banfield about the power of relationships, long-term strategy, and showing up offline to build a business that lasts.

Liz has been a wedding and editorial photographer for over 25 years, with features in top publications like Martha Stewart Weddings, Vogue, and Harper’s Bazaar. In our conversation, she shares how nurturing connections—both in-person and online—has fueled her career. She opens up about her early days in advertising, what helped her stand out in the wedding industry, and her approach to long-term success in a fast-changing world.

Whether you're new to wedding photography or ready to level up your brand, you'll walk away from this episode with tangible ways to get in the room, build your network, and position yourself for high-end visibility.

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Website: lizbanfield.com

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