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Shoot It Straight
Welcome to the Shoot It Straight Podcast, where host, Sabrina Gebhardt shares an honest take on what it’s like to be a female creative entrepreneur while balancing entrepreneurship and motherhood. Sabrina and her guests get vulnerable, through honest conversations and relatable stories, because they’re willing to go there. From sharing her own experiences of being a photographer and small business owner since 2011 to bringing in the perspectives of other creatives pursuing all avenues of…
Episodes
Shoot It Straight224: Why We Changed Everything About the Retreat with Colie James
What if the most valuable thing you could bring home from a photography retreat wasn't a gorgeous portfolio of images, but a business that actually felt…
Shoot It Straight223: Why I Won’t Sell You Quick Wins
I am not a coach that is going to sell you quick wins. Instead, in today’s episode, I’m sharing 5 stories of women who have been in my Root To Rise Mastermind…
Shoot It Straight222: You’re Not Confused. You’re Too Close To It.
Are you too close to your business to figure out why you’re stuck? In my experience, the answer is probably yes. In today’s episode, I’m sharing a few stories…
Shoot It Straight221: Business Bestie Chat Q4 with Colie James
What do you do when your business bestie is building an entirely new business while you're just trying to keep your head above water? You hit record and talk…
Shoot It Straight220: Busy By Choice: Your Definition of Success This Fall
Busy season is here, but… you don’t feel busy. And it’s making you nervous. Is your business failing? In today’s episode, I’m here to remind you that nothing…
Shoot It Straight219: The Capacity Math Every Photographer Should Know
Do you know how many sessions you truly need? In today’s episode, we’re doing capacity math and figuring out the sweet spot as far as how many sessions you…
Shoot It Straight218: Stop Solving the Loudest Problem in Your Business
Are you avoiding the root problem in your business? In this episode, I’m sharing how I often see business owners solving their loudest problems, when honestly……
Shoot It Straight217: Your Business Has Outgrown The Way You Run It
The habits that built your business might now be the ones that are hurting it. In today’s episode, I’m sharing 5 ways your business may have outgrown the way…
Shoot It Straight216: Get Found Without Living On Instagram with Brittany Herzberg
Is it really worth it to spend time on SEO? In today’s episode, I’m chatting with coach Brittany Herzberg about the impact of SEO on lead generation for your…
Shoot It Straight215: Nobody Dies If the Gallery Is Late
Are you constantly stressed about making your gallery deadlines? In today’s episode, I’m sharing a few things you may need to hear. Because the truth is, as…
Shoot It Straight214: Why Nothing Replaces Being in the Room with Laylee Emadi
Are you hesitant to invest in in-person events or retreats? In today’s episode, I’m chatting with creative educator coach Laylee Emadi about how nothing…
Shoot It Straight213: The 3 Systems Every Photographer Needs Before Fall Hits with Emily Woodall Gbadamosi
Are you prepared for the busy season, or are you headed straight for burnout? In today’s episode, I’m chatting with photographer and business coach Emily…
Shoot It Straight212: Copycats
Have you ever had someone copy parts of your business? Or worse… have you ever been the one copying? In today’s episode, I’m diving into copying: why I think…
Shoot It Straight211: When to Walk Away from a Successful Business (and Start Something New) with Natasha Sewell
Have you ever felt like you’re ready for something new? In today’s episode, I’m chatting with guest Natasha Sewell about her decision to close her successful…
Shoot It Straight210: The Trust Recession
Have you gotten burned before? I’ll be honest, today’s topic is one that makes me very angry. I’m talking about the trust recession: a pattern I’ve noticed…
Shoot It Straight209: What Rest Actually Looks Like When You’re A High-Achiever
Are you getting true rest? In today’s episode, I’m sharing what rest actually looks like for high-achieving female entrepreneurs. Plus, some examples of how I…
Shoot It Straight208: When Nothing Is Converting, Here's What You Actually Control
Are you pulling back from your business because you’re in a slow season? I’m going to be honest, it’s a pattern I’ve seen from the women entrepreneurs that…
Shoot It Straight207: Q3 2026 Business Bestie Chat with Colie James
It’s the quarterly business bestie chat! In this episode, Colie James and I are sharing an honest recap of Q2 and what’s coming up next for our businesses. The…
Shoot It Straight206: What The Enneagram Says About Your Confidence, Burnout, and Your Business with Enneagram Ashton
You might know your enneagram type, but what does it mean for your business? In today’s episode, I’m chatting with Ashton Whitmoyer-Ober, known as Enneagram…
Shoot It Straight205: Money, Mindset & Finally Getting Paid What You're Worth with Erinn Bridgman
Feel like you’re constantly working and still not making money from your business? In today’s episode, I’m chatting with money and business coach Erinn…
Shoot It Straight204: Why You Keep Falling Behind (And It Has Nothing to Do With Discipline) with Amanda McKinney
Are you constantly working, but feel like you’re still behind? In today’s episode, I’m chatting with accountability coach Amanda McKinney about the common…
Shoot It Straight203: Storytelling as a Business Superpower, Even When You Think You Have Nothing to Say with Jen Olmstead
What’s the secret to being a great storyteller? In today’s episode, I’m talking with Jen Olmstead, co-founder of Tonic Site Shop and storytelling…
Shoot It Straight202: From Stuck to Unstoppable with Tara Cory
Does your business feel stuck? In today’s episode, I’m talking with Tara Cory, a recent member of my Root To Rise mastermind. Tara shares her journey of…
Shoot It Straight201: The Thing No Coach Will Say Before You Join
Have you ever signed up for a coaching program… and not gotten results? In today’s episode, I’m sharing my perspective as a coach and the hard truth about why…
Shoot It Straight200: The One Where My Daughter Takes the Mic
It’s the 200th episode of Shoot It Straight! On this very special episode, I am joined by my daughter, Emerson. We’re interviewing each other and diving into…
Shoot It Straight199: Why Photographer Friendships Are a Business Strategy
Have you found your business bestie? In today’s episode, I’m diving into the importance of photographer friendships and why they lead to greater success for…
Shoot It Straight198: Email Marketing Is Not Optional Anymore
Are you pushing off your email marketing? Maybe you think you only need to email your list a few times a year, when you’re offering mini-sessions. In today’s…
Shoot It Straight197: The Business Audit I Do When Everything Feels Off
Do you feel like you’re in a spiral or something is just off? I’ve been there. In today’s episode, I’m sharing 4 questions to ask yourself when everything in…
Shoot It Straight196: When You Don't Know What Move to Make Next (Because You're in a Funk)
Are you in a funk? It happens to every business owner from time to time. In today’s episode, I’m sharing honestly about the last few months: why I’ve been in a…
Shoot It Straight195: What I Wish Someone Had Told Me
Are you in the early years of your business and exhausted? In today’s episode, I’m reflecting back on 15 years of business and how it felt those first few…
Shoot It Straight194: Q2 2026 Business Bestie Chat with Colie James
It’s the quarterly business bestie chat! In this episode, Colie James and I are chatting in-person after spending a few days at a conference together. We’re…
Shoot It Straight193: Why Your Mini Sessions Aren't Selling Out Anymore (It's Not Your Pricing or Your Photos)
Feel like you’re doing everything right, but your offers aren’t selling out like they used to? I’m hearing this a lot from the women I coach, and in today’s…
Shoot It Straight192: Marriage When You're Both Busy and Exhausted
What does a strong marriage look like for an entrepreneur? In today’s episode, I’m sharing my own experience of what marriage has looked like with the demands…
Shoot It Straight191: Meta Ads for Beginners with Brooklyn Grotte
Curious about Meta Ads? In today’s episode, I’m chatting with ad specialist Brooklyn Grotte and breaking down how simple it can be to get started with ads…
Shoot It Straight190: From Skeptical to Obsessed with Jaiden Hamilton
Are you still a bit skeptical about TikTok? In today’s episode, I’m chatting with my content strategist, Jaiden Hamilton and diving into my personal experience…
Shoot It Straight189: When The Business You Love Starts To Feel Like Too Much
Does your business feel heavy lately? Maybe it’s starting to feel more draining than fulfilling. In today’s episode, I’m talking about why your business might…
Shoot It Straight188: A Peek Behind The Scenes
You’ve been asking for it… and it’s officially here! In today’s episode, I’m announcing Root To Rise Summer Camp: the in-person retreat for all types of female…
Shoot It Straight187: Why Are We In A Hurry?
Are you in a rush to achieve your goals? In today’s episode, I’m sharing an honest truth: the key to success is often slow, steady momentum. I’m diving into a…
Shoot It Straight186: When Confidence Feels Rusty
What happens when you lose the momentum in your business? In today’s episode, I’m sharing the reality of building up your confidence as a business owner again…
Shoot It Straight185: What Five Years of Community Taught Me About Support
How will you elevate your business in 2026? In today’s episode, I’m introducing the First Class Lounge, my brand new membership created for women who want…
Shoot It Straight184: Redefining Success
How will you define success this year? In today’s episode, I’m reflecting on what success meant to me in 2025, plus how the students in my Root To Rise…
Shoot It Straight183: Q1 2026 Business Bestie Chat with Colie James
It’s the quarterly business bestie chat! In this episode, Colie James and I recap the end of 2025 and talk about our plans for Q1 of 2026. The Shoot It…
Shoot It Straight182: The Content Strategy Behind My Rebrand with Jaiden Hamilton
Ever wonder why brand evolution feels emotional, messy, and transformative, yet totally worth it? In this episode, I sit down with my content strategist and…
Shoot It Straight181: More Than A Pretty Website: The Strategy Behind The Aesthetic with Cassie Pannier
Ever wondered what really goes into a full rebrand? In this episode, I’m taking you behind the scenes of my own rebrand with my designer and friend Cassie…
Shoot It Straight180: How Human Design Helped Me Rebuild My Brand From the Inside Out with Breanna Owen
Ever feel like your brand doesn’t truly reflect who you are anymore? That was me—and this conversation with my friend Breanna Owen is the behind‑the‑scenes…
Shoot It Straight179: Everything Is New and Here's Why: The Story Behind the Rebrand
It’s time for a rebrand. In today’s episode, I’m sharing the backstory behind my new brand which officially launches this week. I’m sharing what prompted the…
Shoot It Straight178: What You Need This Year
How are you beginning the new year? In today’s episode, I’m giving you the permission you may need. To rest, to start slow, and to eventually evolve into the…
Shoot It Straight177: Habits and Routines with Jessica Massey [REPLAY]
Are you wanting to uncover healthy habits and routines for the new year? Today’s episode is a replay of my interview with Jessica Massey of Hustle Sanely…
Shoot It Straight176: Energetics in Business with Colie James
How is your energy tied up in your business decisions? In today’s episode, I’m replaying my guest episode with Colie James on the Business-First Creatives…
Shoot It Straight175: Marketing Doesn’t Have To Be Hard with Brooke Jefferson
Does marketing feel overwhelming? In today’s episode, I’m replaying my guest episode with Brooke Jefferson on the Book More Photography Clients Podcast. We’re…
Shoot It Straight174: Embracing White Space and Seasons of Ease with Jillian Dolberry
How am I learning to embrace ease in this season? In today’s episode, I’m replaying my guest episode with Jillian Dolberry on her podcast The Grace Filled CEO…
Shoot It Straight173: Letting Things Go To Make Space For New Opportunities with Annemie Tonken
Have you ever been afraid to put something down in your business? In today’s episode, I’m replaying my guest episode on Annemie Tonken’s podcast, This Can’t Be…
Shoot It Straight172: White Space: The Secret To My Most Creative Ideas
Want your business to feel better than ever in 2026? In today’s episode, I’m sharing the one magic bullet that has made all the difference for me personally…
Shoot It Straight171: The Business I Once Dreamed Of
When was the last time you stopped to show gratitude for your business? In today’s Thanksgiving week episode, I’m looking back on this year through a lens of…
Shoot It Straight170: How a Stylist Built Confidence and Changed How I Showed Up In Business with Betsy Beaman
How is your personal style impacting your business? In today’s episode, I’m joined by my very own personal stylist, Betsy Beaman. We’re diving into the most…
Shoot It Straight169: Navigating Big Business Transitions with Guests Melissa Arlena and Alison Bell
Are you making a big business transition? In today’s episode, I’m joined by photographers Melissa Arlena and Alison Bell, both experts in moving your business…
Shoot It Straight168: Real Women, Real Stories: From New Photographer to Agency Founder with Cheyenne Morris
Are you looking for the opportunity to turn your biggest dreams into reality? Today’s episode is part of the Real Women, Real Stories series, where I’m talking…
Shoot It Straight167: When Business Feels Hard: A Heart-to-Heart for the Hard Seasons
Are you in a hard season? In today’s episode, I’m sharing a heart to heart conversation about what to do when you find yourself in a challenging season of…
Shoot It Straight166: Designing a Luxury Photography Brand That Clients Rave About with Kelly Bullock
What does it mean to build a luxury brand and business? In today’s episode, I’m welcoming Kelly Bullock back to the podcast to chat all about her experience…
Shoot It Straight165: Q4 2025 Business Bestie Chat with Colie James
It’s the quarterly business bestie chat! In this episode, Colie James and I recap quarter three and share how we are refining our offers going into the end of…