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
194. Building a Beautiful Life Through Business with Eden Strader
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In this episode, Alora welcomes back Eden Strader, who shares her journey over the past two years, including her move from New York to Chicago, managing multiple businesses, and embracing her ADHD diagnosis. They discuss intentionality, personal discovery, and how one's business can be uniquely tailored to individual lives and needs.
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00:00 Welcome Back, Eden Strader!
00:32 Life Updates: From New York to Chicago
01:29 Embracing ADHD in Business
02:55 Why Chicago?
05:38 Navigating ADHD Diagnosis
10:06 Building a Life-First Business
14:55 Redefining Financial Success
17:10 The Importance of Community and Authenticity
21:27 Navigating Online Presence and Personal Content
22:26 Embracing Embarrassment and Self-Expression
24:37 Facing Online Criticism and Building Resilience
25:45 The Impact of Personal Experiences on Public Perception
28:20 Dealing with Online Hate and Finding Self-Worth
31:05 Self-Reflection and Personal Growth
38:18 Experimenting and Embracing Change
39:50 Conclusion and Connecting with Eden
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