015 - Bold Moves and Crazy Discipline with Rhea Whitney

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Despite photography not being a major part of her life growing up, and studying a finance and accounting degree (which was a big surprise to me too!), Rhea</span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">Whitney has always had a love for imagery, and after a lot of experimentation, many bold moves, and a crazy amount of discipline, she found her true calling in wedding and portrait photography AND photography business coaching.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Now, this absolute ray of sunshine is the owner of multiple 6 figure businesses, and even after 10 years in the photography industry, her passion for her work is as strong as ever. When it comes to understanding their businesses, Rhea helps her clients remove their blinders, but in other ways, Rhea wants us to put our blinders on; everyone is on a different journey, focus on YOURS, and nobody else’s!</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">As a creative entrepreneur, you’re always going to be met with resistance along your journey of starting something new. Everyone has fears and doubts, including Rhea and I, but Rhea has some fantastic advice for how to work through these negative emotions, learn to love yourself and your work, and get you on track to living your best life!</span></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Timestamps:</strong></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">[0:01:00] An introduction to today’s guest, Rhea Whitney, and why I wanted to have her on the show today.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">[0:02:25] What Rhea’s professional life consists of, and the passion she has for her work.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">[0:03:48] Rhea’s educational background (which is unusual for a photographer) and how it has helped her in her career.  </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">[0:04:47] The first big photography event Rhea went to, and her experience of presenting at that same event recently. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">[0:07:37] Dangers of social media, and t