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: white space. I’m diving into the importance of prioritizing white space in your calendar, and why it is truly the best gift that you can give yourself going into the new year.

The Shoot It Straight Podcast is brought to you by Sabrina Gebhardt, photographer and educator. Join us each week as we discuss what it’s like to be a female creative entrepreneur while balancing entrepreneurship and motherhood. If you’re trying to find balance in this exciting place you’re in, yet willing to talk about the hard stuff too, Shoot It Straight Podcast is here to share practical and tangible takeaways to help you shoot it straight.

This episode is brought to you by Root To Rise, a mastermind and retreat for female photographers where personal development meets business growth. During the four-month experience, students have weekly calls focused on goals, boundaries, money, and marketing. The program also includes incredible guest teachers, a private Facebook community, and weekly Voxer hours with individualized guidance and mentorship. Sign up today to join the waitlist.

Review the Show Notes:

Your best ideas come when you have space (1:47)

You need time to breathe (5:26)

What it means to have white space (6:04)

You will never just “find” white space (7:38)

Creativity is sparked in white space (8:20)

White space needs to be a regular thing (9:36)

Ways you can utilize white space (11:00)

What it looks like to protect your time (12:03)

Planning white space for 2026 (13:05)

Mentioned in this Episode:

Root To Rise Mastermind: sabrinagebhardt.com/mastermind-waitlist

Connect with Sabrina:

Instagram: instagram.com/sabrinagebhardtphotography

Website: sabrinagebhardt.com

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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 gratitude. I’m appreciating the business I’ve built, and giving thanks to the many people who have played a part in making my dreams come true.

The Shoot It Straight Podcast is brought to you by Sabrina Gebhardt, photographer and educator. Join us each week as we discuss what it’s like to be a female creative entrepreneur while balancing entrepreneurship and motherhood. If you’re trying to find balance in this exciting place you’re in, yet willing to talk about the hard stuff too, Shoot It Straight Podcast is here to share practical and tangible takeaways to help you shoot it straight.

Review the Show Notes:

Looking back through the lens of gratitude (3:09)

I have the business I once dreamed of (4:35)

Holding a position of gratitude (8:38)

What I’m grateful for (12:43)

Mentioned in this Episode:

Root To Rise Mastermind: sabrinagebhardt.com/mastermind-waitlist

Connect with Sabrina:

Instagram: instagram.com/sabrinagebhardtphotography

Website: sabrinagebhardt.com

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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 vulnerable parts of my styling journey, plus Betsy shares her tips for building confidence alongside your wardrobe.

The Shoot It Straight Podcast is brought to you by Sabrina Gebhardt, photographer and educator. Join us each week as we discuss what it’s like to be a female creative entrepreneur while balancing entrepreneurship and motherhood. If you’re trying to find balance in this exciting place you’re in, yet willing to talk about the hard stuff too, Shoot It Straight Podcast is here to share practical and tangible takeaways to help you shoot it straight.

Review the Show Notes:

Meet Betsy (0:53)

Betsy’s journey to becoming a stylist (2:42)

Building a business and being your own person (8:55)

Sabrina’s journey to hiring a stylist (12:17)

How we get stuck in style ruts (15:30)

Lacking identity and self-awareness in your style (22:12)

Reviewing the style board (26:36)

The transformation of the closet detox (30:17)

Working with a stylist short-term or long-term (40:18)

The monumental change in confidence (45:25)

How to know when you’re ready for a stylist (51:14)

Getting dressed is no longer a chore (55:05)

Rapid-fire questions (56:03)

Connect with Betsy:

Instagram: instagram.com/bbeamanstylist

Website: bbeamanstylist.com

Connect with Sabrina:

Instagram: instagram.com/sabrinagebhardtphotography

Website: sabrinagebhardt.com

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