Dangerous Creatives - A Photography and Creative Business Podcast

215. Soulful Art & Blank Spaces: Liz Allison's Journey Across Canvases

In this episode of the Dangerous Creatives podcast, Kristin sits down with her longtime friend and creative powerhouse, Liz Allison, to talk about her incredible transition from wedding photographer to full-time painter and internationally recognized muralist. Liz shares how growing up around construction and design shaped her creative lens, how motherhood sparked new waves of creativity, and how reclaiming her home as a canvas led to viral success. They dive into what it means to live a creative, aligned life, the fear of visibility, going viral without losing yourself, and building a business that supports your artistry and your family. Liz’s story is a gorgeous reminder that your creative journey is allowed to evolve, and that sometimes, the most magical work starts in your own living room.Connect with Liz:https://lizallisonart.comhttps://instagram.com/lizallisonConnect with Kristin:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://instagram.com/kristinsweeting⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://instagram.com/dangerouscreatives⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://dangerschool.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://kristinsweeting.substack.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

214. Own Your Time: Creating Financial Independence with Andy Hill

In this episode of the Dangerous Creatives Podcast, Kristin sits down with Marriage, Kids and Money host Andy Hill to dive into what financial independence really looks like for creatives. They explore the path from corporate burnout to part-time entrepreneurship, how the FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early) movement fits into a creative lifestyle, and practical ways to own your time and budget in alignment with your values. Andy shares how he paid off his house, saved a half-million by 40, and now lives a life centered around family, health, and freedom — all without working 60-hour weeks. Plus, they talk about raising financially empowered kids, how to find your “big rocks,” and why budgeting can actually increase your creativity. Don’t miss this honest, inspiring convo full of actionable tips and hard-earned wisdom.Preorder Andy’s new book, Own Your Time: 10 Financial Steps to Put Your Family First → https://marriagekidsandmoney.com/book/Connect with Andy:Podcast: Marriage, Kids and Money (Apple | Spotify)Instagram: @andyhillmkmWebsite: marriagekidsandmoney.comConnect with Kristin:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://instagram.com/kristinsweeting⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://instagram.com/dangerouscreatives⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://dangerschool.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://kristinsweeting.substack.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Credits:Fire Choir Band/Marie Hines: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.firechoirband.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jen Madigan Creative: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://jenmadigancreative.com⁠⁠⁠

213. Weaving Together the Wedding Industry and Philanthropy with Whitney Gorbett

In this powerful episode of the Dangerous Creatives podcast, Kristin chats with Whitney Gorbett—wedding planner, nonprofit founder, and all-around force for good—about how her business, Woven by Whitney Gorbett, blends creativity, community care, and crisis response. From teaching dance in Nicaragua to leading disaster relief efforts in her North Carolina hometown, Whitney shares how her work has always centered around gathering people and creating beauty out of chaos. They explore how wedding professionals and creatives can make a tangible impact through their work, what it looks like to balance heart-led philanthropy with a thriving business, and why building regenerative, community-rooted businesses is the future. Whitney also shares about her upcoming healing arts event Recede and how you can get involved in her mission.Connect with Whitney:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wovenbywhitSubstack: https://wovenbywhit.substack.com/Recede  – September 18Heimerdinger Foundation Fundraiser – September 27Connect with Kristin:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://instagram.com/kristinsweeting⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://instagram.com/dangerouscreatives⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://dangerschool.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://kristinsweeting.substack.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Credits:Fire Choir Band/Marie Hines: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.firechoirband.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jen Madigan Creative: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://jenmadigancreative.com⁠⁠

212. Booking and Building a Second Shooting Side Hustle for your Business with Jimmy Lick

Get 1500 FREE Edits with Imagen AI: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://imagenai.com/podcastIn this episode of the Dangerous Creatives Podcast, Kristin chats with Jimmy Lick, founder of Second Society, about how second shooting can be a powerful way to build your career, create consistent income, and elevate your brand. Jimmy shares his journey from running his boutique wedding film company, Rora Film Co., to building a platform that connects talented second and associate shooters with photographers and filmmakers who need them. You’ll hear practical advice for building a solid team, using second shooting as a learning and networking opportunity, and setting clear boundaries around image use. Plus, Jimmy shares how Second Society is creating a vetted, global network of experienced wedding pros and making hiring, contracts, and payments a seamless process.Connect with Kristin:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://instagram.com/kristinsweeting⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://instagram.com/dangerouscreatives⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://dangerschool.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://kristinsweeting.substack.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Learn More:Bridal Fashion Week: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://danger-school.mykajabi.com/offers/4LFWdL55/checkout⁠⁠⁠⁠Credits:Fire Choir Band/Marie Hines: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.firechoirband.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jen Madigan Creative: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://jenmadigancreative.com⁠

211. How to Shift Your Visibility and Mindset for Better Bookings This Fall

Get 1500 FREE Edits with Imagen AI: ⁠⁠⁠https://imagenai.com/podcast⁠In this episode, you’ll get an insider’s look at a Dangerous Creatives coaching call focused on visibility and mindset—because real growth happens when you lean into what feels uncomfortable. Kristin is fresh off a half-sabbatical and tapping into that back-to-school energy to help you elevate your marketing—whether you’re booking weddings, connecting with Gen Z clients, or finally pushing past your “cringe” radar on camera. Kristin dives into why authenticity wins (spoiler: Gen Z hires on vibes and values), how to let in-person networking feed your Instagram, and how to choose the medium—video, blog, or community chat—that feels most genuine for you. Kristin also shares her “visibility monster” story, guides you through exercises to uncover your aspirational client energy, and arms you with affirmations to quiet the fear. Join the membership for $33/month or $333 a year during our summer sale!Connect with Kristin:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://instagram.com/kristinsweeting⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://instagram.com/dangerouscreatives⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://dangerschool.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://kristinsweeting.substack.com⁠⁠⁠⁠Learn More:Camp Danger: ⁠⁠⁠https://dangerschool.com/camp-danger⁠⁠⁠Bridal Fashion Week: ⁠⁠⁠https://danger-school.mykajabi.com/offers/4LFWdL55/checkout⁠⁠⁠Credits:Fire Choir Band/Marie Hines: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.firechoirband.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jen Madigan Creative: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://jenmadigancreative.com⁠