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, […]

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.

Season 1, Episode 005: Embracing Change. Pivoting is Power with Sarah Brown

An elegant summer wedding at the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art in Kansas City featuring classic florals by Trapp & Co., a timeless gown from Gown Gallery, and a lively dance floor thanks to DJ Alex Reed. Annie looked like a real-life Barbie bride, and the iconic museum provided a stunning backdrop for every unforgettable moment.

A joy-filled summer wedding at the Oliver Building in Kansas City. Madi and Austin’s wedding weekend was a dream to photograph from start to finish.

You Suck Satan! Saying Goodbye To Imposter Syndrome with the Dream Doers Podcast.

One of my favorite humans always, and her boy giants that keep growing. I absolutely loved this family lifestyle session at the Liberty Memorial in Kansas City. We nailed the sunset. So beautiful.

Destination Photographer Jana Marie Photography documents elopement at Iberostar’s Grand Rose Hall in Montego Bay, Jamaica.

Lifestyle session with Sutton family at the Nelson Atkins Museum in Kansas City