Often Ambitious: A Photography & Business Podcast
Often Ambitious is for photographers, creatives, and entrepreneurs who want to work less, make more, and build a business that actually supports their life, not one that runs it.
Hosted by business strategist Alora Rachelle, this show is grounded in lived experience. Alora built a six-figure wedding photography business while raising kids, then went on to help wedding photographers generate over $3 million in collective revenue through Wedding Atelier. She’s done the work, questioned the rules, and helped others stop overworking for underwhelming results.
Each episode cuts through the noise with conversations about profitable pricing, boundaries without apology, authority without hustle, and growth that leaves room for creativity, rest, and a life you don’t need a vacation from.
If you’re ambitious but done with burnout, performative busywork, and chasing success that costs you everything else, Often Ambitious is for you.
Often Ambitious: A Photography & Business Podcast
181. How Katie went from 9-5 side hustle to $117k in Weddings
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In this episode, we welcome TWC alumni Katie, who shares her journey from working a 9-5, burned out while booking 20+ weddings a year to becoming a full-time, $100k wedding photographer.
Katie discusses how joining the Wedding CEO helped her significantly raise her prices, reduce her bookings, and achieve six-figure revenue.
She emphasizes the impact of fostering a positive mindset, leveraging community support, and making strategic price adjustments. Tune in to hear inspiring success stories and actionable insights from Katie's experience.
00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
00:24 Katie's Journey Before the Program
01:41 Transformative Course Experience
02:12 Pricing Strategies and Wins
02:52 Leaving the 9 to 5 Job
04:48 Website and Branding Overhaul
06:10 Community and Continuous Learning
11:54 Future Goals and Aspirations
23:31 Advice for Aspiring Wedding CEOs
24:14 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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