How This Podcast Was Born (and Why I Actually Love Mondays)

Welcome to the very first episode of Almost Monday In this episode, I’m introducing myself, the podcast, and the story behind the name Almost Monday — a name that honestly came together during a very real, very emotional creative block. I share how I started my photography career at just 16 years old, how I built two wedding photography businesses (one fully run by associate photographers), and how that eventually led me into business coaching and education for photographers and creative entrepreneurs. Today, those businesses collectively photograph over 100 weddings a year — but getting here was anything but linear. This episode is part introduction, part behind-the-scenes brain dump, and part reminder that creative clarity doesn’t always come from pushing harder — sometimes it comes from venting to a friend, opening Pinterest, and letting ideas flow without pressure. I also talk about: Why I actually look forward to Mondays The frustration of trying to name something that really matters Why “Almost Monday” represents turning someday ideas into real action What you can expect from this podcast moving forward How my long-distance life between Ontario and Utah shapes the way I run my business and make decisions This podcast is for photographers and creative business owners who want to grow, scale, and level up — without pretending it’s easy or perfectly curated. We’ll talk real business, real life, real mistakes, and real wins. Thanks for being here for episode one. And… happy Almost Monday ✨