After working in the Kansas City wedding and event industry for over 20 years, we’ve run into fantastic experiences as well as not so fantastic experiences working in and attending venues in the local Kansas City and surrounding areas. A venue sets the stage for everything. It’s where all your guests will be collectively celebrating, […]

S1, E18 of the Dream Doers Podcast – “You Can’t Pray for Change and Stay the Same” 🎧 Stuck in financial chaos? Feeling overwhelmed, behind, or unsure how to start building stability?This episode is for you. After weeks in a financial course at her church, Jana Marler noticed the same pattern over and over: people […]

To all my wonderful clients, past and present… As you build your life, your business, your family, and your legacy, so much of what matters most can be fragile without support. And because I’ve spent years being invited into the most meaningful moments of your world, I’ve seen how quickly life can shift, sometimes in […]

Feeling like your brain has 47 tabs open and one’s frozen? In this episode of The Dream Doers Podcast, Jana Marler breaks down the 8-8-8 Theory — a no-BS system to get your life and business organized using AI, structure, and intentional time design.

Season 1, Episode 16: “Peace Over Panic: Mastering Your Money Mindset“ 🎧 When life hits hard: divorce, business droughts, or global shutdowns, peace can feel impossible. In this episode, host Jana Marler shares how faith, structure, and practical money habits create calm in the chaos. You’ll learn the simple systems that helped her keep her […]

What a sweet morning at Redemptorist celebrating Elain’s baptismal with family. The same place her mommy and daddy stood to marry, they now have their bundle of joy in the same spot. She was such a doll in her long flowing lace and bonnet. What a beautiful little smile. It’s a treasure to be up […]

Fall in Kansas City never disappoint, Not even the KC Marathon could stop us from capturing this sweet session! We found the perfect little hidden gem by the fountains just off the road, with golden light peeking through the trees and the crisp air making everyone a little extra snuggly. This family radiates love, laughter, […]

Season 1, Episode 15: “Hidden Abuse at Home and Work: You Don’t Have to Be Black & Blue to Be Believed” with Misty Terrell 🎧 Abuse doesn’t always leave bruises—and it doesn’t only happen behind closed doors. In this powerful episode of the Dream Doers Podcast, I sit down with Misty Terrell, educator, mental-health coach, […]

Season 1, Episode 13 – “From Corporate to Calling: Brand Your Voice, Change Your Life” with Yolanda Smith

I’m pulling back the curtain on the legal blind spots that almost cost me everything—and how you can avoid making the same mistakes. From contracts to client disputes to staying legally covered, consider this your Business Survival Guide: Legal Protection 101.

Entrepreneurship looks glamorous from the outside—freedom, flexibility, success on your own terms. But people dont see the hard.

Reigniting Your Creative Fire After 21 Years with Jessica Roark of Epaga Foto

Manifesting Your Career Journey with Stacy Rich from S Rich Life Coaching

When everything around me was falling apart, this system kept my business running, my clients cared for, and my personal life from collapsing completely.

This isn’t your typical “mompreneur” episode. Jana and Bethany get raw about the messy overlap of motherhood, business, and social media — the tightrope walk between being authentic and protecting your family from online dangers. They dive into the reality of your kids watching your every move, the pressure of sharing your life without exposing too much, and the hard decisions around what belongs online and what doesn’t. They unpack marketing as genuine sharing (not pushy selling), owning the tension of monetizing your story without shame, and why knowing your unique gifts means paying others for theirs too, to relish in your return on time. Most importantly, they reveal the truth: You plant the seeds, but changing hearts is not your job. This episode is a raw survival guide for moms hustling authentically, setting boundaries, and keeping their families safe in a digital world.

Over a decade ago, Bethany Shipley hired me to capture her wedding. Today, she’s interviewing me on my own podcast. From booking me to interviewing me — this full-circle conversation is packed with wisdom on building a business that lasts, embracing change, and staying grounded through growth. Plus, some real-life chaos — barking dogs and dead laptops included. 🔌🐶 Tune in to hear how two dream doers reconnect and reflect, a decade later.