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, […]

Ever look at your bank account after Christmas and feel your stomach drop a little? Credit cards are higher than we’d like, personal property taxes and insurance renewals are rolling in, and the cost of living keeps quietly stacking up. In this episode of the Dream Doers Podcast, host Jana Marler speaks directly to that […]

🎧 Are you carrying the weight of the world quietly, trying to be “strong” for everyone else, feeling abandoned, misunderstood or even painted as the villain for finally telling the truth, wondering how you are supposed to keep functioning when your soul feels crushed and feeling like you’re doing it ALL ALONE. This episode is […]

If you’re anywhere except completely in love with your website, this is your sign to keep reading. We spend so much time building our businesses, curating our content, and nurturing our people, yet our websites often become the thing we avoid, ignore, or promise we’ll “fix when things slow down.” You know that place where […]

S1, E19 of the Dream Doers Podcast – “Why You Need A Showit Website, Like, Yesterday!” 🎧 Still stuck on a website that feels clunky, confusing, or nothing like the brand you’re buildingFeeling overwhelmed by tech and unsure when it’s finally “worth it” to invest (or afraid to get it wrong) This episode is for […]

Jami and Alan’s wedding at The Harpeth Hotel in Franklin Tennessee felt like stepping into a classic black and white film brought to life. As a destination wedding photographer, I travel often, but there was something unforgettable about this day in the heart of historic Franklin just minutes from Nashville. The hotel’s soft architecture and […]

A New Way To Pay For Your Portrait Session Most families pay for health, dental, and car insurance without thinking twice. The truth is that the problems we face most often are not medical or mechanical. They are legal. They are identity related. They are privacy related. They are the everyday issues that touch our […]

Running a business is one of the most courageous things a person can do. You pour your time, your energy, your savings, your creativity, and your heart into something that didn’t exist before you built it. But the truth no one tells you is this: Every business owner is one unexpected situation away from needing […]

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