Tried & True With A Dash of Woo

Have feedback? Text us! You've thought about creating a course. You've probably talked yourself in and out of it about fourteen times. This conversation with Jasmine Jonte is going to show you exactly why it keeps feeling harder than it should — and what to do about it. Jasmine is the founder and CEO of Cre8tion, a company that has helped produce over 120 programs and 1,500+ lessons reaching more than 100,000 students. She started as a first-grade teacher in Detroit, which means she has been in the business of making complex things actually land for people a lot longer than most course creators have. In this episode we talk about: Links: https://www.cre8tion.co/Email: hello@jasminejonte.com] Want to work with Renee? SCHEDULE A FREE DISCOVERY CALL HERE LEAVE A REVIEW in 5 seconds flat (helps us a ton!) JOIN the Podcast & Creative Community LEARN MORE about Renee at www.reneebowen.com - main site (photography + coaching) & www.reneebowencoaching.com (coaching + courses) SOCIALS: Instagram Facebook TikTok FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS: FREE TRAINING for Photographers Make sure you TAG me when you post on social and once a month, we choose one person who leaves us a review and we'll send you a FREE audible book of your choice!

Have feedback? Text us! You can watch this episode on YouTube HERE You think you have a marketing problem, but I've been watching photographers spin their wheels for years convinced the answer is a better hook, a different strategy, one more course. In this solo episode recorded live from my hotel room at Reset Conference in Chattanooga, I break down what's actually going on under the surface. What's covered in this episode: GRAB THE FREEBIE I MENTIONED: Reset Conference presentation recording + workbook + slidesRenee Bowen is a luxury senior portrait photographer with 18+ years in the industry, a certified NLP practitioner, hypnotherapist, and life and business coach. She's the creator of the Clarity Method and the host of Tried and True with a Dash of Woo. Her work sits at the intersection of identity, neuroscience, and business strategy, and she's spent years coaching creative entrepreneurs out of the gap between who they are and how they show up. PS: Coming Soon: Brand to Booked: The Complete 6-Step Marketing System for Senior Photographers Want to work with Renee? SCHEDULE A FREE DISCOVERY CALL HERE LEAVE A REVIEW in 5 seconds flat (helps us a ton!) JOIN the Podcast & Creative Community LEARN MORE about Renee at www.reneebowen.com - main site (photography + coaching) & www.reneebowencoaching.com (coaching + courses) SOCIALS: Instagram Facebook TikTok FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS: FREE TRAINING for Photographers Make sure you TAG me when you post on social and once a month, we choose one person who leaves us a review and we'll send you a FREE audible book of your choice!

Have feedback? Text us! Anna Lozano built Love Powered Co from a Kickstarter campaign to a successful exit — and what she found on the other side wasn't relief. It was the void. This conversation goes deep on what it actually takes to build from identity, what happens when you stop, and why nervous system regulation is the work underneath all the other work. In this episode: About Anna Lozano: Anna is a serial entrepreneur with 16 years of experience building purpose-driven brands. She cofounded Love Powered Co, an affirmation company that went from Kickstarter to a successful exit in 2022. She's now the founder of Maya Pickleball, host of the top-ranked podcast The Prosperity Playground, and runs transformative founder retreats in Mexico. She lives between British Columbia and Tulum with her two daughters. Connect with Anna: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_annalozano/ The Prosperity Playground Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/theprosperityplayground/ Founder's Retreat - https://annalozano.com/pages/foundersretreat Want to work with Renee? SCHEDULE A FREE DISCOVERY CALL HERE LEAVE A REVIEW in 5 seconds flat (helps us a ton!) JOIN the Podcast & Creative Community LEARN MORE about Renee at www.reneebowen.com - main site (photography + coaching) & www.reneebowencoaching.com (coaching + courses) SOCIALS: Instagram Facebook TikTok FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS: FREE TRAINING for Photographers Make sure you TAG me when you post on social and once a month, we choose one person who leaves us a review and we'll send you a FREE audible book of your choice!

Have feedback? Text us! Watch this episode on YouTube Most people are using AI the same way they used it three years ago: one prompt, one output, one blank slate every single time. This episode is for the ones who are ready for something different. Renee breaks down exactly how and why she made the switch from ChatGPT to Claude, what finally convinced her, and the specific setup that turned AI from a writing helper into an actual business system. This isn't a sponsored deep-dive or a tech review; it's a real walkthrough from someone who built the infrastructure and is running it every day. What's covered: skillsLinks: Renee's brand book template Senior Sunday GPT & Claude Skill Want to work with Renee? SCHEDULE A FREE DISCOVERY CALL HERE LEAVE A REVIEW in 5 seconds flat (helps us a ton!) JOIN the Podcast & Creative Community LEARN MORE about Renee at www.reneebowen.com - main site (photography + coaching) & www.reneebowencoaching.com (coaching + courses) SOCIALS: Instagram Facebook TikTok FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS: FREE TRAINING for Photographers Make sure you TAG me when you post on social and once a month, we choose one person who leaves us a review and we'll send you a FREE audible book of your choice!

Have feedback? Text us! You can also watch this episode on YouTube HERE Most business advice tells you to tighten up, systemize, and optimize. Laura Kendrick is making the case for the opposite - and she's got the results to back it. This conversation will make you reconsider every "professional" instinct you've been told to follow. What you'll hear in this episode: About Laura Kendrick: Laura is a copy strategist and human-centered marketing expert who helps founders make their marketing feel like a real human experience. She's also a former yoga teacher, restaurant veteran, and host of the Holistic Marketing Summit - which she runs twice a year to explore the outer edges of what connected, thoughtful marketing can look like. Find Laura: Her websiteHer InstagramWant to work with Renee? SCHEDULE A FREE DISCOVERY CALL HERE LEAVE A REVIEW in 5 seconds flat (helps us a ton!) JOIN the Podcast & Creative Community LEARN MORE about Renee at www.reneebowen.com - main site (photography + coaching) & www.reneebowencoaching.com (coaching + courses) SOCIALS: Instagram Facebook TikTok FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS: FREE TRAINING for Photographers Make sure you TAG me when you post on social and once a month, we choose one person who leaves us a review and we'll send you a FREE audible book of your choice!

Have feedback? Text us! FYI: You can watch this episode on YouTube HERE What if the reason you can't stop overworking has nothing to do with ambition and everything to do with survival? In this episode, I sit down with chartered psychologist and trauma expert Farya Barlas, founder of The Method, for one of the most intellectually rich and personally resonant conversations I've had on this show. Farya has spent over 20 years working with high-achieving women, and what she's identified is a pattern that most of us don't even recognize in ourselves: the way early survival strategies become the invisible architecture of our businesses — and why that architecture eventually becomes a ceiling. We get into: rewardedwantFarya is also the host of the From Trauma to CEO podcast, which I highly recommend — her framing is unlike anything else out there. 🔗 Links mentioned: Farya's website + The MethodFrom Trauma to CEO podcastFollow Farya on InstagramWant to work with Renee? SCHEDULE A FREE DISCOVERY CALL HERE LEAVE A REVIEW in 5 seconds flat (helps us a ton!) JOIN the Podcast & Creative Community LEARN MORE about Renee at www.reneebowen.com - main site (photography + coaching) & www.reneebowencoaching.com (coaching + courses) SOCIALS: Instagram Facebook TikTok FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS: FREE TRAINING for Photographers Make sure you TAG me when you post on social and once a month, we choose one person who leaves us a review and we'll send you a FREE audible book of your choice!

Have feedback? Text us! Last Chance to join us for the SPRING SENIOR SPRINT 6 week marketing intensive - click HERE to jump in; we start TOMORROW 3/5 SHOW NOTES: In this episode, I sit down with Luna Battaglia to talk about why brand messaging is not the finishing touch on your business, but the foundation of it. We unpack the difference between having an offer and building an actual brand. We explore buyer psychology, storytelling, and why your messaging needs to create an emotional world people want to step into. If you’ve been feeling scattered, invisible, or tempted to water yourself down just to be seen, this conversation will hit. It’s practical, soulful, and deeply clarifying. Watch on YouTube Connect with Luna - get 10% off THE BRAND MESSAGING + COPYWRITING COURSE with the code WOO https://reneebowen--lunaloveleadership.thrivecart.com/messenger/ Want to work with Renee? SCHEDULE A FREE DISCOVERY CALL HERE LEAVE A REVIEW in 5 seconds flat (helps us a ton!) JOIN the Podcast & Creative Community LEARN MORE about Renee at www.reneebowen.com - main site (photography + coaching) & www.reneebowencoaching.com (coaching + courses) SOCIALS: Instagram Facebook TikTok FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS: FREE TRAINING for Photographers Make sure you TAG me when you post on social and once a month, we choose one person who leaves us a review and we'll send you a FREE audible book of your choice!

Have feedback? Text us! Last Day to Join Us for the SPRING SENIOR SPRINT - click HERE for info and to sign up Show Notes What happens when the business you built… no longer fits the woman you’ve become? In this honest and layered conversation, I sit down with messaging strategist Jen Liddy to talk about something so many women quietly experience but rarely say out loud: outgrowing your own business. We talk about the subtle whispers that show up before things fall apart. The identity shifts that happen in midlife. The realization that “best practices” don’t always equal alignment. And the courage it takes to pause, recalibrate, and evolve without lighting everything on fire. Jen shares what it looked like to intentionally de-scale her business after realizing her offers were financially draining and energetically depleting. We dig into the patterns that follow us from family systems into entrepreneurship. The pressure to keep doing. The fear of slowing down. And how messaging, credibility, and trust all shift when you finally start telling the truth about what you actually want. This episode isn’t about burnout hacks. It’s about identity. Capacity. And choosing evolution over collapse. Inside this conversation, we explore: If you’ve been feeling the tension between who you were when you started and who you are now… this one is going to hit. Jen also shares her new messaging diagnostic to help you identify where the real gaps are in your marketing so you can stop overhauling everything and focus on what actually matters and you can get it for only $7 ($40 off!) with the code RENEE here: https://www.jenliddy.com/brand-positioning Connect with Jen on LinkedIn WATCH THIS ON YOUTUBE Want to work with Renee? SCHEDULE A FREE DISCOVERY CALL HERE LEAVE A REVIEW in 5 seconds flat (helps us a ton!) JOIN the Podcast & Creative Community LEARN MORE about Renee at www.reneebowen.com - main site (photography + coaching) & www.reneebowencoaching.com (coaching + courses) SOCIALS: Instagram Facebook TikTok FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS: FREE TRAINING for Photographers Make sure you TAG me when you post on social and once a month, we choose one person who leaves us a review and we'll send you a FREE audible book of your choice!

Have feedback? Text us! Senior Photographers: Join me for the SPRING SENIOR SPRINT staring in March - get all the deets HERE. Watch this episode on YouTube Read the BLOG Show Notes: If you’ve ever felt weird about selling… if you’ve wondered why launches feel harder than they used to… or if you’ve noticed that people are taking longer to buy… This episode is going to hit. Today I’m talking with Samantha Burmeister of Nomad Copy Agency about what’s actually converting right now and why so much traditional marketing advice quietly erodes trust. We dive into: If you’re a creative entrepreneur who wants sales that feel ethical, human, and effective, this one is required listening. Watch Sam's FREE Sales Page Refresh Masterclass Connect with Sam on Instagram Want to work with Renee? SCHEDULE A FREE DISCOVERY CALL HERE LEAVE A REVIEW in 5 seconds flat (helps us a ton!) JOIN the Podcast & Creative Community LEARN MORE about Renee at www.reneebowen.com - main site (photography + coaching) & www.reneebowencoaching.com (coaching + courses) SOCIALS: Instagram Facebook TikTok FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS: FREE TRAINING for Photographers Make sure you TAG me when you post on social and once a month, we choose one person who leaves us a review and we'll send you a FREE audible book of your choice!

Have feedback? Text us! Photographers, get The Creative Team Method for 40% off but only until 2/22! Click HERE to grab it! SHOW NOTES: What if the reason social media feels exhausting isn’t because you’re doing it wrong… but because it was never meant to be your main growth strategy? In this episode, Renee sits down with strategist and founder of the Anti-Social School, Holly Haynes, to unpack what it actually looks like to grow a creative business without being glued to your phone or posting your life away. They talk about why hustle-based visibility burns people out, how long-form content and real human connection still win, and what happens when you stop chasing quick dopamine hits and start building something sustainable. This is a grounded, honest conversation about strategy, Human Design, identity shifts, SEO, AI, and why slowing down is often the fastest way forward. If you’re tired of forcing yourself into marketing strategies that don’t fit your energy, this episode will feel like a deep exhale. Get Holly's Free "Ditch the Social Drama" Workshop for female entrepreneurs HERE Want to work with Renee? SCHEDULE A FREE DISCOVERY CALL HERE LEAVE A REVIEW in 5 seconds flat (helps us a ton!) JOIN the Podcast & Creative Community LEARN MORE about Renee at www.reneebowen.com - main site (photography + coaching) & www.reneebowencoaching.com (coaching + courses) SOCIALS: Instagram Facebook TikTok FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS: FREE TRAINING for Photographers Make sure you TAG me when you post on social and once a month, we choose one person who leaves us a review and we'll send you a FREE audible book of your choice!

Have feedback? Text us! Make your future self Unavoidable HERE Show Notes: High-functioning burnout doesn’t look like falling apart. It looks like holding it all together while quietly unraveling inside. In this episode, Renee sits down with therapist and nervous system–first mentor Ashley McDonald for a deep, honest conversation about the kind of burnout that hides behind ambition, perfectionism, and success. The kind where you’re still performing, still producing, still showing up, but your body and nervous system are waving red flags you can’t ignore anymore. They talk about how trauma and conditioning shape the way women build businesses, why pushing harder is often a survival response, and how values drift without us realizing it. This conversation is reflective, uncomfortable in the best way, and incredibly grounding for anyone who feels like they’re “fine” but knows something is off. Ashley also shares details about her upcoming retreat in Tulum, a five-day immersive experience designed to help high-achieving women step out of survival mode, reconnect with their values, and integrate real change that actually sticks. Mentioned: Ash's site and podcast Want to work with Renee? SCHEDULE A FREE DISCOVERY CALL HERE LEAVE A REVIEW in 5 seconds flat (helps us a ton!) JOIN the Podcast & Creative Community LEARN MORE about Renee at www.reneebowen.com - main site (photography + coaching) & www.reneebowencoaching.com (coaching + courses) SOCIALS: Instagram Facebook TikTok FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS: FREE TRAINING for Photographers Make sure you TAG me when you post on social and once a month, we choose one person who leaves us a review and we'll send you a FREE audible book of your choice!

Have feedback? Text us! If you need some regulation in these wild times, click HERE to get Calibrate for free for a limited time. SHOWNOTES: Senior photography has never been static, but the shifts happening right now are catching a lot of photographers off guard. In this episode, Renee sits down with longtime senior photographer and educator Dan Frievalt to talk honestly about what’s no longer working, why marketing feels harder than it used to, and where many photographers are getting stuck without realizing it. They unpack how youth-led trends actually shape the senior market, why Instagram and TikTok have quietly changed the rules, and how relying on outdated marketing advice can stall momentum going into 2026. You’ll also hear a candid conversation about focus, burnout, mindset, and why trying to do everything often weakens your business instead of strengthening it. If you’re a senior photographer who feels like the industry is shifting faster than you can keep up, this episode will help you reconnect to what actually matters, where to focus next, and how to stay relevant without losing your identity. This episode also ties directly into the upcoming Peak Senior Summit and the Power Pack upgrade, where Renee teaches Future Proof Your Marketing: How to Attract Gen Alpha Without Being Cringe. CLICK HERE to join us for free! And - today is also the last day to grab the Seniorologie Bundle too - it's over 2k of education for only $97 - get it HERE. Want to work with Renee? SCHEDULE A FREE DISCOVERY CALL HERE LEAVE A REVIEW in 5 seconds flat (helps us a ton!) JOIN the Podcast & Creative Community LEARN MORE about Renee at www.reneebowen.com - main site (photography + coaching) & www.reneebowencoaching.com (coaching + courses) SOCIALS: Instagram Facebook TikTok FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS: FREE TRAINING for Photographers Make sure you TAG me when you post on social and once a month, we choose one person who leaves us a review and we'll send you a FREE audible book of your choice!

Have feedback? Text us! Grab the SENIOROLOGIE BUNDLE here! You can build a business that looks successful on paper and still feel strangely disconnected from it. In this episode, Renee sits down with Caryn Gillen to name something most entrepreneurs feel but rarely talk about: identity debt. That quiet accumulation that happens when your business keeps running on an old version of you… even though you’ve changed. This conversation goes beyond surface-level mindset talk. Renee and Caryn explore why success can start to feel heavy, why strategy stops working when identity is misaligned, and how leadership becomes harder when your nervous system is stuck in survival mode. They talk about the cost of building from “shoulds,” the difference between comfort and alignment, and why freedom has to be designed into a business, not earned later. If you’ve ever thought, “I don’t want to quit, but I also can’t keep doing it like this,” this episode will meet you right there. It’s honest, grounded, and full of perspective-shifting insights about identity, leadership, and staying in business for the long haul without abandoning yourself. Listen in if you’re ready to understand what’s actually underneath your burnout, restlessness, or desire to reinvent, and why clarity doesn’t come from pushing harder, but from getting more honest. CONNECT WITH CARYN: Grab her freebieInstagramWant to work with Renee? SCHEDULE A FREE DISCOVERY CALL HERE LEAVE A REVIEW in 5 seconds flat (helps us a ton!) JOIN the Podcast & Creative Community LEARN MORE about Renee at www.reneebowen.com - main site (photography + coaching) & www.reneebowencoaching.com (coaching + courses) SOCIALS: Instagram Facebook TikTok FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS: FREE TRAINING for Photographers Make sure you TAG me when you post on social and once a month, we choose one person who leaves us a review and we'll send you a FREE audible book of your choice!

Have feedback? Text us! Grab your free ticket to the Peak Senior Summit and join us Feb 3-5 HERE Visibility doesn’t start on a stage - it starts with identity, and that's what we dig deep into on today's episode of Tried & True With a Dash of Woo. In this episode, Renee sits down with Laurie-Ann Murabito, professional speaker, leadership coach, and host of the top-ranked Be In Demand podcast, to talk about what it really takes to be seen and heard in your business. From going years without making eye contact to commanding rooms, Laurie-Ann shares how small identity shifts, intentional energy, and learning to speak from service completely changed her life and career. This is not an episode about becoming louder or "bigger" - it's about becoming more intentional with your voice - and owning it a deep level. If visibility feels triggering, overwhelming, or like something you keep putting off, this conversation might change how you see your voice entirely. CONNECT with Laurie-Ann: https://speakandstandout.com/ https://podcast.speakandstandout.com/ and her limited podcast series "PUBLIC SPEAKING MONETIZATION TIPS": https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/public-speaking-monetization-tips-sales-marketing-storytelling/id1848491471 Want to work with Renee? SCHEDULE A FREE DISCOVERY CALL HERE LEAVE A REVIEW in 5 seconds flat (helps us a ton!) JOIN the Podcast & Creative Community LEARN MORE about Renee at www.reneebowen.com - main site (photography + coaching) & www.reneebowencoaching.com (coaching + courses) SOCIALS: Instagram Facebook TikTok FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS: FREE TRAINING for Photographers Make sure you TAG me when you post on social and once a month, we choose one person who leaves us a review and we'll send you a FREE audible book of your choice!

Have feedback? Text us! Grab the Unavoidable workshop for $100 off until January 31 In this episode of Tried & True with a Dash of Woo, Renee breaks down the moment where logic meets magic, and why what we often dismiss as “woo” is actually neuroscience in disguise. If you’ve ever felt skeptical of manifestation, vision boards, or energy work, or you’ve tried them and wondered why nothing seems to stick, this conversation brings clarity without bypassing reality. Renee explains how the subconscious mind, nervous system, and body work together to create lasting change, and why mindset alone is never enough if your system still feels unsafe. You’ll hear why intuition, visualization, and symbolic practices speak directly to the subconscious, how the nervous system always chooses familiar over ideal, and why so many people unconsciously sabotage the very things they say they want. This episode walks you through how energy is not just a metaphor but a measurable biological process, how emotional frequency and regulation shape what you’re able to receive, and why integration matters more than positive thinking. Renee also offers a simple four-part framework to turn the “woo” into a grounded, repeatable practice you can actually use in your daily life. If you’re tired of forcing growth, overthinking your next move, or feeling like your body isn’t on board with your goals, this episode will help you understand why, and what to do instead. Want to work with Renee? SCHEDULE A FREE DISCOVERY CALL HERE LEAVE A REVIEW in 5 seconds flat (helps us a ton!) JOIN the Podcast & Creative Community LEARN MORE about Renee at www.reneebowen.com - main site (photography + coaching) & www.reneebowencoaching.com (coaching + courses) SOCIALS: Instagram Facebook TikTok FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS: FREE TRAINING for Photographers Make sure you TAG me when you post on social and once a month, we choose one person who leaves us a review and we'll send you a FREE audible book of your choice!

Have feedback? Text us! New Year’s Eve often comes with pressure to plan, optimize, and decide who you’re going to be next. But before you set goals, choose a word, or map out another strategy, there’s something more important to do. Tell the truth about the year you just lived. In this New Year’s Eve solo episode, Renee invites you to slow down and reflect honestly on what actually worked, what quietly cost you too much, and what your body and nervous system are no longer available for carrying into the next year. This conversation isn’t about motivation or hustle. It’s about self-honesty, integrity, and building your next chapter from a place that feels grounded and sustainable. Renee breaks down why so many goals fail by February, how planning from denial keeps you stuck in the same patterns year after year, and why clarity doesn’t come from doing more but from listening more closely to yourself. She also shares a simple year-end reflection you can do in under 15 minutes to help you close this year with intention instead of pressure. Before you plan anything for the year ahead, take a moment to ask yourself these three questions: • What worked this year, but took more from me than I want to give again? • Where did I override my own boundaries just to keep things moving? • What am I secretly hoping I don’t have to do again next year? This episode is for creative entrepreneurs and high-achieving women who are done repeating the same cycles and ready to build from truth instead of expectation. It’s an invitation to pause, reflect, and move into the new year with clarity that actually sticks. Listen in if you’re ready to close this year honestly and step into the next one with intention, self-trust, and a deeper sense of alignment. Grab the freebie she mentioned HERE Want to work with Renee? SCHEDULE A FREE DISCOVERY CALL HERE LEAVE A REVIEW in 5 seconds flat (helps us a ton!) JOIN the Podcast & Creative Community LEARN MORE about Renee at www.reneebowen.com - main site (photography + coaching) & www.reneebowencoaching.com (coaching + courses) SOCIALS: Instagram Facebook TikTok FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS: FREE TRAINING for Photographers Make sure you TAG me when you post on social and once a month, we choose one person who leaves us a review and we'll send you a FREE audible book of your choice!

Have feedback? Text us! Grab my free google doc "Mapping Your Next Era" + a 13 Wishes Ritual here: https://reneebowen.myflodesk.com/2026prompts Show Notes: The holidays have a way of turning the volume down on the noise and turning the truth way up. When the shoots slow down, the emails pause, and the usual distractions fall away, many successful women find themselves questioning everything. Their business. Their motivation. Their direction. Even themselves. And what makes it harder is that, on paper, things look fine. Maybe even really good. In this Christmas Eve solo episode, Renee speaks directly to the quiet discomfort so many creative entrepreneurs feel this time of year. Not burnout exactly, but a restlessness, a heaviness, or a sense that something no longer fits the way it used to. She explores why this season amplifies doubt, why stillness can feel unsettling for high-achieving women, and why questioning your path does not mean you are ungrateful, broken, or off track. This episode is an honest conversation about outgrowing old versions of yourself, the nervous system shifts that happen when momentum slows, and why your body often knows before your brain does that change is coming. Renee also shares a simple, grounded reflection practice you can use over the holidays to reconnect with what you actually need next, without forcing clarity or rushing into decisions. If you’ve been feeling unsettled, disconnected, or quietly questioning things you used to feel sure about, this episode will help you understand what’s really going on and how to meet yourself with compassion instead of panic. Listen in if this season has you feeling reflective, restless, or ready for something more honest and aligned, even if you don’t yet have the words for it. Happy Holidays!! Want to work with Renee? SCHEDULE A FREE DISCOVERY CALL HERE LEAVE A REVIEW in 5 seconds flat (helps us a ton!) JOIN the Podcast & Creative Community LEARN MORE about Renee at www.reneebowen.com - main site (photography + coaching) & www.reneebowencoaching.com (coaching + courses) SOCIALS: Instagram Facebook TikTok FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS: FREE TRAINING for Photographers Make sure you TAG me when you post on social and once a month, we choose one person who leaves us a review and we'll send you a FREE audible book of your choice!

Have feedback? Text us! Last chance to apply for ELEVATE - click HERE to apply SHOW NOTES: In this eye opening conversation, technology journalist and author Jacob Ward joins me to talk about how AI is reshaping human behavior in ways most people never see coming. We explore why our brains are so vulnerable to AI’s design, how companies are creating emotional companions on purpose, and what it really means to outsource our thinking without noticing it. We also get into the future of creativity, the danger of frictionless living, and how to reclaim your agency in a world where even your attention is monetized. This episode will leave you thinking differently about your relationship with technology, your brain, and the choices you make every day. Connect with Jacob: https://www.tiktok.com/@byjacobwardhttps://theripcurrent.comThe Loop (book): https://amzn.to/48NfEagWant to work with Renee? SCHEDULE A FREE DISCOVERY CALL HERE LEAVE A REVIEW in 5 seconds flat (helps us a ton!) JOIN the Podcast & Creative Community LEARN MORE about Renee at www.reneebowen.com - main site (photography + coaching) & www.reneebowencoaching.com (coaching + courses) SOCIALS: Instagram Facebook TikTok FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS: FREE TRAINING for Photographers Make sure you TAG me when you post on social and once a month, we choose one person who leaves us a review and we'll send you a FREE audible book of your choice!

Have feedback? Text us! Are you a female photographer looking for an amazing community? Apply for Elevate before December 20th Show Notes: This week I’m joined by Dr. Sharon Niv, cognitive psychologist and co-founder of Joyous, for a conversation that completely reframes what we think we know about ketamine treatment. Instead of the intense, dissociative experiences most people imagine, Sharon walks us through a gentler psycholytic approach that keeps you fully aware, engaged, and able to participate in your healing. We talk about how low-dose ketamine quiets the narrative mind, creates a sense of emotional spaciousness, and opens the door for real neuroplastic change. Sharon breaks down the science behind it, the spiritual implications of working in this state, and why this method is becoming a lifeline for people navigating depression, anxiety, trauma, and burnout. If you’ve ever been curious about the bridge between consciousness work, neuroscience, and practical mental health support, this episode will pull you in immediately. Find out more: Joyous.team Want to work with Renee? SCHEDULE A FREE DISCOVERY CALL HERE LEAVE A REVIEW in 5 seconds flat (helps us a ton!) JOIN the Podcast & Creative Community LEARN MORE about Renee at www.reneebowen.com - main site (photography + coaching) & www.reneebowencoaching.com (coaching + courses) SOCIALS: Instagram Facebook TikTok FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS: FREE TRAINING for Photographers Make sure you TAG me when you post on social and once a month, we choose one person who leaves us a review and we'll send you a FREE audible book of your choice!

Have feedback? Text us! Sign up for UNAVOIDABLE on Dec 10th here! Show Notes: If you’ve been wondering what senior photography in 2026 is really shaping up to look like - beyond the surface-level chatter and the Instagram guesses - this episode is going to feel like a breath of fresh air. I brought together five incredible senior photographers from across the country for a roundtable-style conversation to talk through what they’re actually seeing in their markets: the trends, the shifts, the struggles, and the changes that are coming faster than ever. We dig into Gen Alpha’s influence, what's losing steam, what today’s seniors and parents really value, how pricing and spending habits are shifting, and the very real challenges photographers are facing as the industry evolves. You’ll hear honest insight, relatable experiences, and different perspectives based on region, style, and business model, which is exactly why this episode is so valuable. Featuring five Elevate members who bring so much experience and wisdom to the table: Stacey DominiciKelly Hite Tracy Caffrey Linda SobolewskiWhether you’re brand new to senior photography or you’ve been doing this for years, this is the kind of conversation that helps you see the bigger picture ... what’s changing, what’s not, and how to stay relevant without burning yourself out. Grab your headphones, take notes, and come join the conversation! If you want to be a part of what we've got going on in ELEVATE - apply HERE, but hurry - applications close soon. Want to work with Renee? SCHEDULE A FREE DISCOVERY CALL HERE LEAVE A REVIEW in 5 seconds flat (helps us a ton!) JOIN the Podcast & Creative Community LEARN MORE about Renee at www.reneebowen.com - main site (photography + coaching) & www.reneebowencoaching.com (coaching + courses) SOCIALS: Instagram Facebook TikTok FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS: FREE TRAINING for Photographers Make sure you TAG me when you post on social and once a month, we choose one person who leaves us a review and we'll send you a FREE audible book of your choice!