Welcome back to The Photographer’s Couch! In this episode, I dive into a question that every business owner, creative, and parent should ask: Who are you giving a vote in your life?

So often, we let outside opinions—whether it’s clients, friends, or even complete strangers—dictate how we run our business or live our life. Sometimes we do it without realizing it. The truth is, not everyone deserves a vote.

In this conversation, I share:

• How giving too many people influence over your decisions can derail your business and drain your passion.

• Why it’s important to define your “core people”—those who truly know you and have your best interests at heart.

• Real-life examples from my 15 years in photography (and my husband’s businesses) of how letting others  ...