The Say Less Podcast

Grace Cacho & Alex Taylor
  • 5.0 (10)
  • Entrepreneurship

A podcast for creative women building businesses in real life. Hosted by Grace and Alex, wedding photographers and creative entrepreneurs, this show lives at the intersection of sustainability and strategy. Some weeks we are talking editing workflows, client contracts, pricing as a beginner, associate shooting, timelines, systems, and how to actually run a creative business. Other weeks we are unpacking burnout, ambition, motherhood, identity shifts, and what happens when the business you prayed for starts asking more of you than you expected. We love the technical side. We love the heart side. We believe you need both. If you are building something meaningful and want it to last, this is your space.

  1. 1d ago

    029 - How to Stand Out in Your Industry When Everyone Looks the Same

    We are exploring how creative entrepreneurs can break free from industry sameness by leaning into what makes them uniquely them. They share practical tips to cultivate authenticity, avoid copying trends, and harness your personality to truly stand out.  In this episode: The dangers of industry sameness and the trend towards copyingHow starting out can lead to unintentional replication and loss of authenticityPractical methods for auditing your portfolio and social presence to spark joyThe importance of leaning into your personality instead of buzzwords or industry stereotypesWhy creating from inspiration rather than online trends fuels genuine creativityThe impact of following accounts that inspire or second-guess you, and how to unfollow to foster originalityUsing client feedback questions to discover what makes your work truly your ownThe significance of storytelling and evoking emotion to connect authentically with your audienceEmbracing community outside your industry for fresh creative perspectivesA new segment: What's your current creative obsession? Plus, a challenge to post something undeniably you this week!Thanks for tuning in! Remember, your work should tell your authentic story—post what makes you you! And don't forget to share a piece of your spark joy this week. Until next time, keep creating with passion. Send us burning questions, topic ideas, and things you’re loving about the podcast! Connect with Alex & Grace: Alex - WebsiteGrace - WebsiteThe Content Club: For PhotographersThe Creative Table: For All CreatorsEducation: Grace - 1:1 CoachingMust-Have Systems Website - PixiesetCRM - HoneybookSocial Media ManagementArisa Haus Creative Marketing Agency Grace & Andrew Cacho provide clarity to businesses and personal brands by means of Brand Message Clarity, Audits, Brand Strategy, Content Creation, Photo & Video, Web Design, and Social Media Management.

    37 min

  2. Jul 2

    028 - Finding Your Perfect Fit: Why Choosing the Right Vendor Matters

    In this episode, hosts Alex and Grace dive into the nuanced world of vendor-client relationships, emphasizing how crucial alignment in personality, style, and expectations is for creating a seamless and joyful wedding or creative experience. They explore how transparency, authenticity, and understanding your personal style can lead to better matches, happier clients, and more fulfilling work. Whether you're a bride, groom, or creative entrepreneur, this episode offers insight into avoiding mismatched expectations and building genuine connections. Send us burning questions, topic ideas, and things you’re loving about the podcast! Connect with Alex & Grace: Alex - WebsiteGrace - WebsiteThe Content Club: For PhotographersThe Creative Table: For All CreatorsEducation: Grace - 1:1 CoachingMust-Have Systems Website - PixiesetCRM - HoneybookSocial Media ManagementArisa Haus Creative Marketing Agency Grace & Andrew Cacho provide clarity to businesses and personal brands by means of Brand Message Clarity, Audits, Brand Strategy, Content Creation, Photo & Video, Web Design, and Social Media Management.

    35 min

  3. Jun 26

    027 - Business State of the Union: We're making our biggest shifts yet as entrepreneurs, and we're bringing you along for the ride.

    Alex and Grace share a raw, real-time check-in on their entrepreneurial journeys amidst personal and professional transitions. If you've ever felt overwhelmed by the constant changes and growth in your business and life, this episode is your perfect companion to embrace the messy middle with hope and authenticity. In this episode: The balance of scaling up and scaling down, depending on life phasesHow seasons of overwhelm can serve as a sign of growthThe power of intentional rebranding and redefining your business identityThe journey of building a team and trusting others to carry your visionNavigating guilt as a creative entrepreneur, especially as a parentEmbracing the perpetual evolution of your entrepreneurial identityThe importance of being present in the moment amid busynessHow to intentionally plan for a rebrand and growth without losing authenticityThe ongoing process of leadership development within a teamThe idea that “arriving” may be a myth; growth is continuousThe message here? Growth, change, and redefinition are constants... embrace the mess, trust your path, and keep moving forward. We’re all navigating our seasons in real time, and you’re not alone in the messy middle. Let’s keep the conversation going and celebrate progress over perfection. Send us burning questions, topic ideas, and things you’re loving about the podcast! Connect with Alex & Grace: Alex - WebsiteGrace - WebsiteThe Content Club: For PhotographersThe Creative Table: For All CreatorsEducation: Grace - 1:1 CoachingMust-Have Systems Website - PixiesetCRM - HoneybookSocial Media ManagementArisa Haus Creative Marketing Agency Grace & Andrew Cacho provide clarity to businesses and personal brands by means of Brand Message Clarity, Audits, Brand Strategy, Content Creation, Photo & Video, Web Design, and Social Media Management.

    43 min

  4. Jun 19

    026 - From Competition to Celebration: Navigating FOMO as an entrepreneur

    Join Alex and Grace as they dive into the art of celebrating success, fostering community, and overcoming the shadows of jealousy and FOMO in entrepreneurship. This episode is a heartfelt reminder that being genuinely supportive and celebrating others can transform your own journey. In this episode: How comparing social media highlight reels fuels jealousy and FOMOThe importance of intentional community over competitionPractical ways to celebrate others authentically and why it mattersPersonal stories of shifting mindset from rivalry to celebrationHow celebrating small wins and milestones fosters deeper connectionOvercoming the discomfort of vulnerability in support and celebrationThe significance of intentionality in anniversary milestones and rebrandingCultivating a heart of abundance: there's room for everyone to succeedTips for creating community gatherings and making genuine connectionsThe power of practicing celebration until it becomes second natureCelebration isn’t just a moment! It’s an ongoing practice that deepens community, heals jealousy, and fuels your entrepreneurial spirit. Whether it's a milestone, a setback turned success, or just supporting a fellow entrepreneur, embracing the art of celebrating others transforms your whole journey. So, go ahead—say less, celebrate more. You’re not alone in this, and there’s room at the table for everyone! Send us burning questions, topic ideas, and things you’re loving about the podcast! Connect with Alex & Grace: Alex - WebsiteGrace - WebsiteThe Content Club: For PhotographersThe Creative Table: For All CreatorsEducation: Grace - 1:1 CoachingMust-Have Systems Website - PixiesetCRM - HoneybookSocial Media ManagementArisa Haus Creative Marketing Agency Grace & Andrew Cacho provide clarity to businesses and personal brands by means of Brand Message Clarity, Audits, Brand Strategy, Content Creation, Photo & Video, Web Design, and Social Media Management.

    37 min

  5. Jun 12

    025 - Mastering the Wedding Timeline: Tips from Industry Vets

    In this episode, Alex and Grace share their combined 16 years of wedding industry experience to unpack the often-overlooked importance of crafting a solid timeline. They emphasize how understanding your priorities, venue specifics, and season influences can make or break your perfect wedding day. Whether you're a bride, vendor, or wedding planner, their insights will help you craft a day that truly reflects what matters most to you. In this episode: Why the wedding timeline is the backbone of a successful dayHow to start planning your timeline: venue, photographer, and expectationsThe significance of first looks and when to schedule themHow season and lighting influence ceremony and photo timingThe trend toward couples being more involved in their wedding dayThe 5-hour event rule and why it’s essential for guest enjoymentSummer versus winter wedding schedule considerations in TexasHow to prioritize what matters most and communicate it clearly to vendorsThe importance of vendor vetting and setting realistic expectationsPractical tips for planning around sunset, guest comfort, and personal preferencesWith these expert tips, you'll be well-equipped to design a wedding day timeline that aligns with your priorities, venue specifics, and season. Remember, your wedding is your story... plan it around what makes you happiest, and let the timeline support that vision. Send us burning questions, topic ideas, and things you’re loving about the podcast! Connect with Alex & Grace: Alex - WebsiteGrace - WebsiteThe Content Club: For PhotographersThe Creative Table: For All CreatorsEducation: Grace - 1:1 CoachingMust-Have Systems Website - PixiesetCRM - HoneybookSocial Media ManagementArisa Haus Creative Marketing Agency Grace & Andrew Cacho provide clarity to businesses and personal brands by means of Brand Message Clarity, Audits, Brand Strategy, Content Creation, Photo & Video, Web Design, and Social Media Management.

    33 min

  6. Jun 5

    024 - The Effects of Social Media on Motherhood & Business... Are we doing enough?

    Alex and Grace get real about their complicated relationships with social media — as moms, as business owners, and as creatives trying to protect their mental health in a world that never stops scrolling. This one has been heavy on Alex's heart, and it shows. From postpartum anxiety and rage-bait influencers to comparison culture and the art of actually logging off, this episode is part therapy session, part pep talk... In This Episode How overconsumption of social media affected Alex's mental health during her first postpartum experience — and the influencer content that made it worseWhy the problem isn't the content itself, but the overconsumption of itGrace's practice of putting the phone down when envy creeps in — and why she's even taking a break from ChatGPT to get back to her own voiceThe comparison trap for creative entrepreneurs: photographers, content creators, and the "unreachable" feeds we scroll pastWhy what you follow becomes your identity — and how to be intentional about itAlex's mom group in Fort Worth and how real-life community replaced social media as her source of inspiration and encouragementPractical strategies: screen limits, scheduling posts ahead of time, and curating your feed with intentionGrace on content creators who forget to live life before posting about itAlex's honest reflection on thinking about "what's next" instead of being present — and why Georgia has already picked up the habitTake stock of how social media is actually making you feel. Is it fueling comparison, anxiety, or a sense of not being enough? If so — take the break. Set the screen limit. Schedule the posts. And go live the life you actually want to post about. Send us burning questions, topic ideas, and things you’re loving about the podcast! Connect with Alex & Grace: Alex - WebsiteGrace - WebsiteThe Content Club: For PhotographersThe Creative Table: For All CreatorsEducation: Grace - 1:1 CoachingMust-Have Systems Website - PixiesetCRM - HoneybookSocial Media ManagementArisa Haus Creative Marketing Agency Grace & Andrew Cacho provide clarity to businesses and personal brands by means of Brand Message Clarity, Audits, Brand Strategy, Content Creation, Photo & Video, Web Design, and Social Media Management.

    36 min

  7. May 29

    023 - How Content Creators are reshaping weddings with raw, real, unfiltered content ft. Katie from The Veil Club

    In this episode, hosts Alex and Grace sit down with Katie Bryant, the visionary behind The Veil Club, to explore her inspiring journey from working in occupational therapy to becoming a full-time content creator in the wedding industry. Whether you're a budding creator or a seasoned vendor, Katie's story offers valuable insights on embracing unexpected paths and building a personalized brand. In this episode: Katie shares her background, moving across states and transitioning from healthcare to content creationThe story behind naming The Veil Club and how branding was a reflection of her community-focused approachHow her accidental entry into wedding content blossomed into a full-time entrepreneurial ventureThe real difference between traditional videography and content creation—what couples need to understandTips on building a reliable team without sacrificing intimacy and authenticityThe importance of creating content that captures joy and real moments over trendsStrategies for integrating content creation into wedding days without adding stressThe evolving role of content creators in the wedding vendor ecosystemPractical advice for new entrepreneurs to leverage unplanned opportunities and validate their passionConnect with Katie The Veil Club InstagramThe Veil Club WebsiteThe Veil Club TikTokSpecial note: If you’re feeling stuck or starting with no clear plan, remember Katie’s story... sometimes, the most beautiful paths are unplanned. Trust the process and embrace opportunities that come your way, even if they weren’t in the original game plan. Thanks for tuning in! Don’t forget to follow, review, and share this episode with fellow creatives and industry friends. Until next time, keep creating meaningful moments! Send us burning questions, topic ideas, and things you’re loving about the podcast! Connect with Alex & Grace: Alex - WebsiteGrace - WebsiteThe Content Club: For PhotographersThe Creative Table: For All CreatorsEducation: Grace - 1:1 CoachingMust-Have Systems Website - PixiesetCRM - HoneybookSocial Media ManagementArisa Haus Creative Marketing Agency Grace & Andrew Cacho provide clarity to businesses and personal brands by means of Brand Message Clarity, Audits, Brand Strategy, Content Creation, Photo & Video, Web Design, and Social Media Management.

    50 min

  8. May 22

    022 - [SERIES] First Year Files: Growth Readiness... Systemizing before Scaling and Knowing When it's Time to Grow

    Join Alex and Grace as they wrap up their first year series with a deep dive into growth readiness What it really takes to scale and how to recognize when you're ready to level up. This episode offers practical insights, personal stories, and a little humor to help you navigate the next phase of your entrepreneurial journey.In this episode: The importance of balancing emotional and logistical readiness for growthSigns you’re in a growth season: demand, income consistency, workflows slowing downWhen to consider expanding your team or adding new systemsThe difference between needing help and being ready to growHow capacity and burnout prevention play into growth decisionsThe significance of celebrating small wins along the wayWhy growth isn’t a destination, but a continual process of evolutionRemember: Growth isn’t a race. Celebrate every milestone, cultivate your capacity, and keep your eyes on the long game. Whether you're just starting or rebranding mid-journey, listen to your intuition, lean into community, and take steady, intentional steps forward. Cheers to your next chapter—grow, baby, grow! Send us burning questions, topic ideas, and things you’re loving about the podcast! Connect with Alex & Grace: Alex - WebsiteGrace - WebsiteThe Content Club: For PhotographersThe Creative Table: For All CreatorsEducation: Grace - 1:1 CoachingMust-Have Systems Website - PixiesetCRM - HoneybookSocial Media ManagementArisa Haus Creative Marketing Agency Grace & Andrew Cacho provide clarity to businesses and personal brands by means of Brand Message Clarity, Audits, Brand Strategy, Content Creation, Photo & Video, Web Design, and Social Media Management.

    30 min
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A podcast for creative women building businesses in real life. Hosted by Grace and Alex, wedding photographers and creative entrepreneurs, this show lives at the intersection of sustainability and strategy. Some weeks we are talking editing workflows, client contracts, pricing as a beginner, associate shooting, timelines, systems, and how to actually run a creative business. Other weeks we are unpacking burnout, ambition, motherhood, identity shifts, and what happens when the business you prayed for starts asking more of you than you expected. We love the technical side. We love the heart side. We believe you need both. If you are building something meaningful and want it to last, this is your space.

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  • Creator
    Grace Cacho & Alex Taylor
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  • Episodes
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