Cindy Blom is a recovery and addiction coach helping families walk through care plans with their children and loved ones experiencing addiction. She’s passionate about stopping the stigma around addiction and mental illness and openly shares their families story of losing their son Erik after a long battle with addiction, trauma, and mental illness. We discuss how to support family members struggling with addiction, some places to look to get help that is outside of the “normal recovery routes,”...
May 09, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Season 4Ep. 15
Kristin gives a mini workshop on how she uses vision boarding to create a visual reminder of what she values in both her personal and professional life. This episode walks you through the free template (get yours HERE ) with some examples from her own vision board process! Feeling stuck and burnt out and want even more of this type of work? Check out the Danger School: Mindset Mini Course ! Resources Mentioned: Vision Board Templates Danger School: Mindset Mini Course You are a Badass at Making ...
May 02, 2022•17 min•Season 4Ep. 14
On this episode of Dangerous Creatives, Kristin is joined by entrepreneur Lauren Gish and they discuss their self employed/entrepreneur journeys through their experience with autoimmune disease and chronic illness. They chat about how leaving their full time jobs to go freelance was a health related decision, and what the challenges were once they were a solo entrepreneur or running a team of their own. From sharing systems and boundaries they've put into place, to hiring a team and building a n...
Apr 25, 2022•59 min•Season 4Ep. 13
On this episode of Dangerous Creatives, Sharon discusses how she went from government teacher to instagram educator, sharing why we as humans feel we have to “pick a side” when it comes to politics (and life), and the one topic we should all care about no matter what side of the political spectrum we fall. Sharon and Kristin chat about how creatives tend to feel the weight of the world, which leads into the discussion of the the Charles Dickens quote "Mankind is our business". We hope you enjoy ...
Apr 18, 2022•56 min•Season 4Ep. 12
On this episode of Dangerous Creatives, Kristin and Jen talk about their own personal money mindset journeys and address the spectrum - from not having enough money to feeling more secure and still uncovering their limiting beliefs and some practices they've found helpful along the way. Join us for this candid conversation about money mindset, how making more money doesn't mean completely losing our limiting beliefs, and what we've learned along the way. Credits: Music by @ jamielono and @ shamm...
Apr 11, 2022•44 min•Season 4Ep. 11
On this episode of Dangerous Creatives, Kristin is joined by Jamie Varon, author, course creator, and graphic designer. Jamie shares her creative journey and how she went from making plans to living in alignment and flow and her pursuit of radical contentment. Join the conversation to learn Jamie's tips for becoming more content in your own life, and how she's learned to create from a place of joy. Jamie Varon’s writing has been seen across the internet for over a decade, from her early days of ...
Apr 04, 2022•1 hr•Season 4Ep. 10
In this episode Kristin chats with Danielle Coke, social justice advocate and illustrator and the founder of Oh Happy Dani. Danielle shares takeaways from her own personal journey from going viral on social media to finding peace and joy within her life and creativity. Danielle discusses how her work and life continue to blossom as she pursues her vision and mission through her art, as well as advice for those on their own creative path. Danielle Coke is a designer turned illustrator, social jus...
Mar 28, 2022•39 min•Season 4Ep. 9
There are so many perspectives and ways of sharing money in a partnership, so for this episode members of our community shared how they deal with finances. These stories range from currently sharing but considering splitting, splitting business and personal, sharing everything, and splitting everything and some of the benefits and challenges they've discovered along the way. Credits: Music by @ jamielono and @ shammydee Produced by @ jenmadigancreative Visit Us: www.dangerschool.com @ dangerousc...
Mar 23, 2022•21 min•Season 4Ep. 8
Let’s talk about money and romance - what it’s like to be in a relationship and handling finances! In this episode, Kristin and her husband Andrew chat about the different iterations their relationship has gone through in terms of finances over the past couple years, what they’ve learned, and what’s working for them right now. Throughout the episode, they discuss how contributing to the household is more than just a financial piece, and offer their thoughts on what has worked and felt best for t...
Mar 21, 2022•49 min•Season 4Ep. 8
In this episode, Kristin interviews Yulia Denisyuk, award winning travel photographer and writer who has appeared in National Geographic Traveller , TIME , Conde Nast Traveler , and more. Yulia shares her journey and the lessons and joy she found along the way. Join us for this inspiring conversation about putting yourself out there, being open to learning, and choosing work that lights you up. Guest: Yulia Denisyuk is an award-winning travel photographer and writer who turned to travel journali...
Mar 14, 2022•1 hr•Season 4Ep. 7
Today's episode is an interview of Kristin by Lauren Gish, host of The Ownership Mindset podcast! This interview is packed with such great, authentic conversation about mindset, business, and going for the things you want out of life. Join as Lauren and Kristin talk about how your mind has to change as your business evolves and falling in love with the creative process. Listen to more episodes of The Ownership Mindset podcast HERE ! Follow Lauren on Instagram: @ theownershipmindset and @ theowne...
Mar 07, 2022•29 min•Season 4Ep. 6
Today on this episode of the Dangerous Creatives podcast, Kelley Williams, who is a wedding photographer and educator, joins us to discuss the importance of community. Being self employed can be very isolating and lonely at times which is why it is crucial to be surrounded by a good community of individuals. Other than aiding a sense of support and belonging, community is also a great way to network and build relationships with others in the creative industry. In this episode we dive deep into c...
Feb 28, 2022•44 min•Season 4Ep. 5
Want to hear about a $5k per night resort in the desert? On today's episode of The Dangerous Creatives Podcast, my friend Jen Madigan joins us to talk about this luxury resort called Amangiri. Kristin and her team visited Amangiri a few weeks ago for a vision retreat and they're ready to share the incredible details with you and what makes this place so special. Jen and Kristin share the lessons they learned and how we can implement these luxurious details into our own businesses. Amangiri break...
Feb 21, 2022•49 min•Season 4Ep. 4
Ali Harper, a highly talented commercial photographer who has worked for Southern Living and Chick Fil A, joins us on today's episode to discuss how sobriety affects creativity and her journey into the commercial photography world. Some of the topics Ali covers in this episode are how she got started in commercial photography, behind the scenes, and the pressure of social media. Ali and Kristin are both on their sobriety journeys and they share the raw truth of what this looks like for them and ...
Feb 15, 2022•57 min•Season 4Ep. 3
On this bonus episode of the Dangerous Creatives Podcast we hear from 4 women, all involved in the wedding industry, and their experiences of navigating their own heartbreak while documenting other people's love stories. First we have wedding photographer Jessie Watts, who shares her story of how her engagement ending gave her the opportunity to show up for herself and her couples. Laura Beam was building a dream with her husband and chats about how her business changed as her marriage ended. Ph...
Feb 09, 2022•25 min•Season 4Ep. 1
Welcome to 2022! We are bringing in the new year by discussing the spicy topic of divorce and what that looks like as a wedding photographer. Jen Madigan, photographer and virtual assistant, joins us on today’s episode. Kristin and Jen, who have both been divorced, share with us what it’s like to navigate in the photography world, specifically in the wedding industry while going through a divorce (and after). Both photographers share their very different experiences. Being divorced as a wedding ...
Feb 07, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Season 4Ep. 1
On this final episode of the Porch Cast, join Kristin for her end of the year recap where she shares the wins she’s celebrating and also some things she learned along the way. Join us for a chat about wins and lessons, both personal and business and our plans for next year. Kristin also reveals her plan for a slightly new deeper direction that the Porch Cast will be heading into for 2022 and would love any thoughts or feedback from you! You can send her a message or connect on instagram - @ kris...
Dec 24, 2021•22 min•Season 3Ep. 16
As we wrap up 2021, our Dangerous Creatives Mastermind members recorded some words of encouragement for you to listen any time you need a little pep talk. There are some great reminders in here to rest, ask for help, and trust yourself (and many more). We know the past two years have been challenging for creatives all across the globe, and we're here to remind you that you're not alone.
Dec 17, 2021•7 min•Season 3Ep. 15
On today's episode of The Porch Cast Jennifer with Anueva Jewelry joins us. She is a mom of 5 living in Seattle Washington where she also runs her business. Anueva Jewelry produces nature and antique inspired fine jewelry using ethical gems and recycled gold. We talk about all the chapters of life as an entrepreneur and how creativity has changed for Jennifer over the years. Jennifer also talks about the importance of outsourcing in her business to align with her values. Jennifer is a Jewelry De...
Dec 03, 2021•41 min•Season 3Ep. 14
Creator's coach and artist Michelle Gomez joins us on today's episode. We are covering the importance of mental health as entrepreneurs and how these unresolved issues are affecting our businesses. 72% of entrepreneurs struggle with mental health. Michelle has recently created a new project known as the Mental Wealth Network for entrepreneurs who want to prioritize their mental health and create the business and life they dream of. Michelle I. Gomez is a life and business coach who helps ambitio...
Nov 19, 2021•51 min•Season 3Ep. 13
Today's guest is film photographer and business coach, Jenna Henderson. Jenna joins us to talk about NOvember and all things boundary related. Saying "no" and setting boundaries as a business owner doesn't always come naturally, it takes lots of practice and time. In this episode Jenna shares advice for how to start implementing boundaries in your business and the benefits of saying "no". jennahendersoncoaching.com Instagram: jennahendersonphoto...
Nov 12, 2021•45 min•Season 3Ep. 12
Team Danger joins us today to discuss the topic of price jumps in our business and what that looks like. For many of us, we want to work less and make more money. In order to do so, we have to raise our prices and price jumps can be scary and hard to stick with in the beginning. Team Danger members Jen Madigan and Jillian Todd share their own experience with this scarcity mindset and give tips for overcoming it. There are important steps we can take such as planning ahead financially and setting...
Nov 05, 2021•42 min•Season 3Ep. 11
In this episode, Kristin sits down with Nashville artist Mary Mooney. Mary is an abstract artist whose main medium is painting. She has also started a new business with her partner known as Empathetic Environments. With Empathetic Environments, Mary and her team go into different work spaces and teach the human side of business, nervous system regulation, and trauma informed spaces. In this episode, she discusses the importance of empathy in her work and gives some details on an exciting new pro...
Oct 29, 2021•58 min•Season 3Ep. 10
One of the most asked questions that self employed individuals have is how/ if they will be able to purchase their own home. On today's episode of the Porch Cast we are covering the much anticipated topic of home buying as a self employed individual. Nashville native and local mortgage broker, Mark Neely joins us to answer all the questions. Topics covered include: credit scores, different types of mortgages, tax write off's, income to debt ratios, and more. Mark has great insight and advice to ...
Oct 22, 2021•1 hr 8 min
Today on The Porch Cast we welcome ex - college professor/ administrator, Tamara Yakaboski. After 15 years working in higher education, Tamara now runs her own coaching and mentoring business where she helps badass women design their lives and figure out the impact they want to have on the world. In this episode we dig deep into the topics of mindfulness, nature, and climate change. Tamara shares the raw details of how having a breakdown in her life, lead her to an incredible "breakopen." Nature...
Oct 11, 2021•57 min
Team Danger members Jen Madigan and Jillian Todd join us for today’s episode to discuss their first ever sabbatical month. Jen is a photographer and online business manager/virtual assistant based out of Cleveland. Jillian is a finance coach for creatives and virtual CFL based out of Atlanta. Jen and Jillian share the surprising details they discovered about themselves and their businesses, both positive and negative, while taking their first sabbatical month this summer. Both found the importan...
Sep 17, 2021•48 min
In this episode, I sit down with Skylar Caitlin, a wedding planner and educator out of Houston, Texas. This year Skylar took her first month long Sabbatical. She shares her experience with us and reveals her struggles with burn out and spending time with herself, which really came to the surface during her Sabbatical. Taking time off in our business can be challenging, and sometimes unveils uncomfortable feelings. By unveiling some of these uncomfortable feelings, Skylar shares how she was able ...
Sep 09, 2021•47 min
Today’s guest is Michael Howard, a renowned photographer and the creator behind MUSEA. In this episode Michael talks about his evolution as a photographer/ entrepreneur and the importance of keeping humanity within the photography community. He uses the MUSEA platform to share unique education with photographers to help them avoid the dreaded burn out that we sometimes experience as creatives.
Sep 02, 2021•56 min
On this episode, I sit down with Daytona Lamade, a boudoir photographer from Virginia who just recently took a month long sabbatical. Sabbaticals can be scary, and often times people find it difficult to even imagine taking that time off from work. However, in this work driven society, we are trying to find helpful ways to take breaks, readjust priorities and let creativity flow in such an intense environment. Daytona talks about her experience with her time off, and how it has helped her make c...
Aug 23, 2021•59 min
Today's guest is Christina Mcneill, a talented photographer who is going to teach us how to give less F's. Christina talks about how being weird in her field of work makes her unique, and how the energy you give will be the energy you attract! She used her life experience and the people around her to pave her own way, and is now going to tell us how to find that unique voice in ourselves.
Aug 09, 2021•48 min
