Raw with The Landlocked Mermaid

The Power of Asking Questions to Get What You Want In Life

Eric Kelley is a world renowned luxury wedding photographer who has been named one of the best wedding photographers in the country by a number of powerful publications. He was the first person to shatter the glass ceiling on pricing for me in this industry, opening my eyes to what was available to me and others. Today we had a beautiful conversation about the power behind asking questions and how it helps you get ahead as well as the importance of humility and coachability in any industry. Eric shares his personal tips for you all to follow on how to break into a premium market, pivot your business, and go after what you want in life. 
 
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The Transformational Power of Intimacy and Connection

In this episode I’m joined by my good friend and fellow artist Chad DiBlasio for a deep conversation about relationships, intimacy, and how to cultivate genuine connections in life. Known for his ability to ask thought-provoking questions and provide clarity and direction, Chad and I discuss the hierarchy of leadership, the power of vulnerability, how to reframe your mindset to step outside your comfort zones, and the transformational power of genuine connections. 
 
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How to Remain Friends After a Business Divorce

What’s it really like to run a business with your best friend, and how do you stay friends after a business divorce? In today’s episode, I’m joined by my best friend Kortni Ellett to talk about how we inadvertently started a company together that would later be known as Evolve Workshops, the community for creatives that I still run today. We share how it was built, why we eventually parted ways to find our own paths, and what a business divorce really looks like. 
 
 
We also share some pretty funny never before told stories about the number of times I've had to talk my way out of arrests or large fines, how to combat toxicity in the photography industry, and how after all we’ve been through we are closer friends than ever.
 
 
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From Addiction to Sobriety, the Healing Journey

Stacy Foley has been inspiring women for years with her message that they are enough, helping them to follow their dreams and achieve success. She is here with us today to talk about her journey towards healing after an abusive relationship that lead to years of addiction. She vulnerably shares the ups and downs of her story and how her journey to sobriety impacted her family and career. We talk about how mediation and self-awareness changed her life, and she leaves us with a guided meditation that so beautifully reminds us that we are worthy and deserving of the life we so deeply desire.
 
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From Hustle and Burnout to Time Freedom

Are you tired of the constant pressure to hustle and grind in order to achieve success in your business? Do you feel burnt out and unable to enjoy the life you’ve created? This is where wedding photographer turned marketing coach Alora Rachelle found herself after reaching the elusive 6-figure salary dream, and it’s a challenge that many entrepreneurs go through. 
 
We talk about how the pandemic shifted her perspective on hustle culture, how we can avoid it now, and why money doesn’t always equal happiness. We also discuss how outsourcing gives you back your time, how to pivot when things aren’t working out the way you envisioned, and how time is our most important non-renewable resource. 
 
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Let’s Talk About My Failures… and How I Destroyed a Community

It's not easy to admit failure, especially when it's your own fault. But I'm going to talk about it because I believe it's important to learn from our mistakes and share our experiences with others.
 
In this episode, I open up about some of my greatest failures. I talk about my upbringing and my need to control everything I could, and how I attached my self-worth to my accomplishments. It wasn’t until II lost everything I had worked so hard for, including my marriage and the community I worked so hard to build, that I realized how much my fear of failure was controlling my life. 
 
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Balancing a 6-Figure Biz and Motherhood

How do you balance running a successful 6-Figure creative business with motherhood? That’s the question Stephanie Fisher, a Colorado-based film and digital wedding photographer, asked herself after becoming a mom. She shares how her unique client experience allowed her to maintain her income while only shooting 10 weddings a year so that she can spend more time at home. We also discuss how motherhood changes you, outsourcing the things that aren’t vital to your client experience, and how to create unique imagery by getting to know yourself. 
 
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Choose Yourself Over and Over Again

There is nothing like hitting rock bottom to reassess your life. But when you are a solopreneur, if you don’t work, you don’t eat. So how do you run a business while going through grief? 
 
 
In this episode, I’m joined by my good friend Morgan Spruill, and we get real about reinventing and finding ourselves after a period of grief and how to incorporate all of the highs and lows into your brand. We talk about losing yourself in a relationship, playing small, and ultimately learning how to choose yourself over and over again. Not just to pick yourself up from hard times—but because you deserve to live a full, healthy life. 
 
 
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You’re F*cking Welcome. Make Money Doing What You Love

Want to make money doing something that you actually love? Sara Dann is a 7 figure business coach who helps women unapologetically SHOW UP and BLOW UP online. We talk about the common challenges women face in business, and get on our soapboxes about the things men don’t think about or have to deal with. We explore reinvention and how it can be a disservice to ourselves as women and business owners, and dive into why living a life of simplicity is better than living one of constant business and chasing after someone else’s dreams.  
 
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We Need Healthy Men

Montana Dennis is a huge proponent of men learning to express themselves and debunking societal expectations for emotions and emotion sharing. Today on the podcast, we talk about how our society needs healthy men, and the stigmas around therapy that have left many men without the support they need. 
 
We also dive into parenthood (Montana is expecting twin baby girls any day!), healing from childhood patterns and traumas, reprioritizing our definition of success, and so much more. 
 
Montana is everything I could hope for in a guest - he’s real, raw, authentic, and vulnerable, and I know this conversation is going to hit home for the majority of you listening in.
 
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