My husband, Brandon, and I are both self-employed, and have been our entire almost-8-year marriage. When we decided we wanted to buy a house a few years in, we learned it’s not as straight forward as it is for the typical 9-5 employed. There are a few steps necessary to prepare your finances before you […]

Tips for building a holiday themed cheese board with Atlanta Cheese Girl, Lauren Davis I invited my friend and former bride, Lauren, over to share some tips and tricks for building a holiday themed cheese board. Lord knows cheese and charcuterie boards are my love language– they are perfect for creating conversation as people gather […]

Once I realized my mental health is intricately connected to my success as a business owner, and spoiler alert, as a wife, sister, daughter, friend, and HUMAN, I intentionally work to become a healthier version of myself, and find little ways that help me hold onto hope. I’ve begun learning triggers for my anxiety and […]

The best part? There is there is no right or wrong way to build a cheese board!  Let me say it again, YOU CAN’T SCREW THIS UP. Sure, you can get creative and make these quite the works of art, but let’s be honest, meat, cheese, and crackers on a plate is easy on the […]

Most of us think daily stressors are a part of life you just have to put on your big girl panties and deal with, yet mental health and hormone issues are at an all time high. I sat down with my friend and hormone health coach, Calee Shea, and had her share a bit about […]

Working from home has its perks, but it’s easy to feel unproductive or slow to get the day going. Having a routine and treating my day like I’m heading to a 9-5 really helps my focus and motivation. I’ve listed a few things that will help you go to work even without an office. Here […]

Meal prep is crucial for me, especially during busy season. As my time is invaluable, I try to make it as quick and easy as possible! This week, I knocked it out in under 45 minutes start to finish, and have several yummy (and healthy) meals for the week. Take a peek at this week’s […]

Over the years, I’ve received a handful of frequently asked questions from aspiring photographers, clients, or those who simply want to know more about their photography hobby. I’m always honored when people trust my opinion! I’ve got your answers for 5 photography frequently asked questions below! “Canon or Nikon? Lenses? What gear do you use?” […]

If you’ve recently made the leap into self-employment, you’ll find your work space is crucial to your productivity. One of the best parts of working for yourself is having the freedom to choose your “office”, but if your space isn’t conducive to your personality type, it’s possible to run into the same frustrations you might […]

A couple years ago, Dash Photography was on the fast track to epic growth and I was on the fast track to epic burnout. I won that race. Ha! I was managing the business with only one other team member, and the stress created a tornado of anxiety which only increased my already-present susceptibility to […]