Shoot It Straight

Sabrina Gebhardt
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Welcome to the Shoot It Straight Podcast, where host, Sabrina Gebhardt shares an honest take on what it’s like to be a female creative entrepreneur while balancing entrepreneurship and motherhood. Sabrina and her guests get vulnerable, through honest conversations and relatable stories, because they’re willing to go there. From sharing her own experiences of being a photographer and small business owner since 2011 to bringing in the perspectives of other creatives pursuing all avenues of entrepreneurship, this podcast was made for the creative business owner. If you’re trying to find balance in this exciting place you’re in, yet willing to talk about the hard stuff too, Shoot It Straight Podcast is here to share practical and tangible takeaways to help you shoot is straight. Review full show notes at sabrinagebhardt.com/podcast. Connect with Sabrina: instagram.com/xo.sabrinagebhardt facebook.com/sabrinagphoto Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 185: What Five Years of Community Taught Me About Support

    2D AGO

    185: What Five Years of Community Taught Me About Support

    How will you elevate your business in 2026? In today’s episode, I’m introducing the First Class Lounge, my brand new membership created for women who want consistent coaching and community. I dive into the story of how First Class came to be, and how it was created from all I’ve learned through five years of community-driven growth and support.  The Shoot It Straight Podcast is brought to you by Sabrina Gebhardt, photographer and educator. Join us each week as we discuss what it’s like to be a female creative entrepreneur while balancing entrepreneurship and motherhood. If you’re trying to find balance in this exciting place you’re in, yet willing to talk about the hard stuff too, Shoot It Straight Podcast is here to share practical and tangible takeaways to help you shoot it straight. Review the Show Notes: How I knew The Round Table needed to change (1:16) Gaining clarity through a massive rebrand (5:07) A space for all female business owners (6:14) Refining the group’s container (8:18) Offering support without pressure (11:37) Who The First Class Lounge is for and who it’s not (12:28) Mentioned In This Episode:  The First Class Lounge: sabrinagebhardt.com/membership More Money, Less Burnout: sabrinagebhardt.com/business-reset Connect with Sabrina: Instagram: instagram.com/xo.sabrinagebhardt Website: sabrinagebhardt.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    15 min
  2. 184: Redefining Success

    FEB 3

    184: Redefining Success

    How will you define success this year? In today’s episode, I’m reflecting on what success meant to me in 2025, plus how the students in my Root To Rise mastermind defined their success over the last year. I hope this episode serves as a reminder that success is unique to each person, and how important it is to know what truly matters to you.  The Shoot It Straight Podcast is brought to you by Sabrina Gebhardt, photographer and educator. Join us each week as we discuss what it’s like to be a female creative entrepreneur while balancing entrepreneurship and motherhood. If you’re trying to find balance in this exciting place you’re in, yet willing to talk about the hard stuff too, Shoot It Straight Podcast is here to share practical and tangible takeaways to help you shoot it straight. This episode is brought to you by More Money, Less Burnout, a 14-day business reset. Each day includes short audios plus one tiny action step to help you create more income, better boundaries, and some breathing room in your business. Grab the free reset today!  Start Today: sabrinagebhardt.com/business-reset Review the Show Notes: Reflection on the Root To Rise Alumni Retreat (0:29) Sharing wins of 2025 (3:49) What success can be (6:31) My own success in 2025 (8:11) Know what matters to you (9:47) Mentioned In This Episode:  More Money, Less Burnout: sabrinagebhardt.com/business-reset Root To Rise: sabrinagebhardt.krtra.com Connect with Sabrina: Instagram: instagram.com/xo.sabrinagebhardt Website: sabrinagebhardt.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    13 min
  3. 183: Q1 2026 Business Bestie Chat with Colie James

    JAN 27

    183: Q1 2026 Business Bestie Chat with Colie James

    It’s the quarterly business bestie chat! In this episode, Colie James and I recap the end of 2025 and talk about our plans for Q1 of 2026.  The Shoot It Straight Podcast is brought to you by Sabrina Gebhardt, photographer and educator. Join us each week as we discuss what it’s like to be a female creative entrepreneur while balancing entrepreneurship and motherhood. If you’re trying to find balance in this exciting place you’re in, yet willing to talk about the hard stuff too, Shoot It Straight Podcast is here to share practical and tangible takeaways to help you shoot it straight.  Review the Show Notes: Catching up with Sabrina and Colie (1:16) How the business bestie chats work (2:29) Sabrina’s major rebrand 3:38) The end of Colie’s CRM Blueprint (9:19) The shift in Colie’s offers (13:25)  Sabrina’s Root To Rise launch (18:04) Playing the long game (24:15) Sabrina and Colie’s ad experiments (30:56) Plans for the rest of Q1 (38:12) Mentioned in this Episode: Showit: showit.com Tonic: tonicsiteshop.com Email Like You Mean It: /coliejames.com/email-like-you-mean-it Episode 268: Personalizing the Client Communication Experience with Geneviève Masioni: coliejames.com/personalizing-the-client-communication-experience-with-genevieve-masioni The First Class Lounge: sabrinagebhardt.com/membership Episode 264: How Human Design Is Influencing The Way We Do Business with Sabrina Gebhardt: coliejames.com/how-human-design-is-influencing-the-way-we-do-business-with-sabrina-gebhardt Episode 005: Avoiding Burnout with Sabrina Gebhardt: coliejames.com/005 Episode 165: Q4 Business Bestie Chat with Colie James: sabrinagebhardt.com/podcast/165-q4-2025-business-bestie-chat-with-colie-james Connect with Colie: Instagram: instagram.com/coliejames Website: coliejames.com Podcast: coliejames.com/podcast Connect with Sabrina: TikTok: tiktok.com/@xo.sabrinagebhardt Instagram: instagram.com/xo.sabrinagebhardt Website: sabrinagebhardt.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    54 min
  4. 182: The Content Strategy Behind My Rebrand with Jaiden Hamilton

    JAN 22

    182: The Content Strategy Behind My Rebrand with Jaiden Hamilton

    Ever wonder why brand evolution feels emotional, messy, and transformative, yet totally worth it? In this episode, I sit down with my content strategist and trusted social collaborator of nearly two years, Jaiden Hamilton, to unpack the strategy behind my rebrand, the evolution of my messaging, and the deep content alignment that’s fueled growth and clarity in my business. The Shoot It Straight Podcast is brought to you by Sabrina Gebhardt, photographer and educator. Join us each week as we discuss what it’s like to be a female creative entrepreneur while balancing entrepreneurship and motherhood. If you’re trying to find balance in this exciting place you’re in, yet willing to talk about the hard stuff too, Shoot It Straight Podcast is here to share practical and tangible takeaways to help you shoot it straight.  Review the Show Notes: 01:12 - Meet Jaiden Hamilton 02:08 - The Evolution of Content Strategy 03:23 - First Impressions and Brand Identity 05:36 - Refining the Target Audience 08:24 - Authenticity and Bold Messaging 15:38 - The Emotional Journey of Rebranding 21:21 - Embracing Leadership in Creative Coaching 23:11 - The Evolution of Online Presence 27:11 - Content Alignment vs. Quantity 31:26 - The Importance of Messaging and Branding 36:40 - Authenticity Over Perfection Connect with Jaiden: Website: theravesocial.com Instagram: instagram.com/theravesocial Connect with Sabrina: Instagram: instagram.com/xo.sabrinagebhardt Website: sabrinagebhardt.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    41 min
  5. 181: More Than A Pretty Website: The Strategy Behind The Aesthetic with Cassie Pannier

    JAN 21

    181: More Than A Pretty Website: The Strategy Behind The Aesthetic with Cassie Pannier

    Ever wondered what really goes into a full rebrand? In this episode, I’m taking you behind the scenes of my own rebrand with my designer and friend Cassie Pannier from Gatherie Creative. We dive deep into the emotional and strategic layers of brand evolution—from the initial messy consultation call to finding clarity through chaos. Cassie doesn’t just do “pretty.” She leads with identity, messaging, and a deep understanding of what makes a brand aligned. You’ll hear us unpack what needed to change, what we preserved, and how this rebrand has completely shifted the energy and clarity in my business. The Shoot It Straight Podcast is brought to you by Sabrina Gebhardt, photographer and educator. Join us each week as we discuss what it’s like to be a female creative entrepreneur while balancing entrepreneurship and motherhood. If you’re trying to find balance in this exciting place you’re in, yet willing to talk about the hard stuff too, Shoot It Straight Podcast is here to share practical and tangible takeaways to help you shoot it straight.  Review the Show Notes: 01:04 - Meet Cassie: The Mastermind Behind the Rebrand 03:40 - The Emotional Journey of Rebranding 08:00 - Crafting the Brand Guide: Core Identity and Messaging 17:17 - Visual Transformation: From Soft to Bold 23:04 - Website Overhaul: Streamlining User Experience 27:51 - Final Thoughts and Reflections 29:18 - When to Consider a Rebrand Connect with Cassie: Website: gatheriecreative.com Instagram: instagram.com/gatheriecreative Connect with Sabrina: Instagram: instagram.com/xo.sabrinagebhardt Website: sabrinagebhardt.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    38 min
  6. 180: How Human Design Helped Me Rebuild My Brand From the Inside Out with Breanna Owen

    JAN 20

    180: How Human Design Helped Me Rebuild My Brand From the Inside Out with Breanna Owen

    Ever feel like your brand doesn’t truly reflect who you are anymore? That was me—and this conversation with my friend Breanna Owen is the behind‑the‑scenes look at how human design didn’t just inspire my rebrand, it guided it. We peel back the curtain on where I was energetically before the rebrand, what was misaligned in my messaging, and why tweaking voice, energy, and boldness transformed both my brand and my launch results. The Shoot It Straight Podcast is brought to you by Sabrina Gebhardt, photographer and educator. Join us each week as we discuss what it’s like to be a female creative entrepreneur while balancing entrepreneurship and motherhood. If you’re trying to find balance in this exciting place you’re in, yet willing to talk about the hard stuff too, Shoot It Straight Podcast is here to share practical and tangible takeaways to help you shoot it straight.  Review the Show Notes: 02:10 - Meet Breanna Owen: Human Design Expert 03:57 - The Impact of Human Design on Business 05:10 - Success Stories and Personal Insights 08:31 - The Birth of a Rebrand 12:06 - Navigating the Rebrand Journey 16:45 - Human Design and the Rebrand 19:27 - Embracing the New Brand Identity 23:27 - Key Elements of the Rebrand 26:26 - Understanding Your Ideal Audience 27:34 - Collaborating for Brand Alignment 30:42 - Embracing Bold Messaging 37:24 - The Power of Permission Giving 43:20 - Human Design and Business Growth Mentioned in this Episode Episode 162 with Breanna: sabrinagebhardt.com/podcast/162-human-design-energetics-and-business-with-breanna-owen Connect with Breanna: Website: owenyourmark.com Instagram: instagram.com/owenyourmark Energy Emails: owenyourmark.com/energy-type-email-playbook Connect with Sabrina: Instagram: instagram.com/xo.sabrinagebhardt Website: sabrinagebhardt.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    50 min
  7. 179: Everything Is New and Here's Why: The Story Behind the Rebrand

    JAN 19

    179: Everything Is New and Here's Why: The Story Behind the Rebrand

    It’s time for a rebrand. In today’s episode, I’m sharing the backstory behind my new brand which officially launches this week. I’m sharing what prompted the need for a rebrand, the discomfort of growing out of my old brand, plus what it was like to let go of what felt like a part of me.  The Shoot It Straight Podcast is brought to you by Sabrina Gebhardt, photographer and educator. Join us each week as we discuss what it’s like to be a female creative entrepreneur while balancing entrepreneurship and motherhood. If you’re trying to find balance in this exciting place you’re in, yet willing to talk about the hard stuff too, Shoot It Straight Podcast is here to share practical and tangible takeaways to help you shoot it straight.  Review the Show Notes: Realizing that my brand wasn’t true to me anymore (3:45) Clarity doesn’t come from chaos, but from integration (6:55) What changed about my brand (and what didn’t) (7:58) You are allowed to evolve publicly (8:53) You don’t have to burn everything down (10:37) Mentioned In This Episode:  More Money, Less Burnout: sabrinagebhardt.com/business-reset Connect with Sabrina: Instagram: instagram.com/xo.sabrinagebhardt Website: sabrinagebhardt.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    13 min
  8. 178: What You Need This Year

    JAN 13

    178: What You Need This Year

    How are you beginning the new year? In today’s episode, I’m giving you the permission you may need. To rest, to start slow, and to eventually evolve into the new version of you this year.  The Shoot It Straight Podcast is brought to you by Sabrina Gebhardt, photographer and educator. Join us each week as we discuss what it’s like to be a female creative entrepreneur while balancing entrepreneurship and motherhood. If you’re trying to find balance in this exciting place you’re in, yet willing to talk about the hard stuff too, Shoot It Straight Podcast is here to share practical and tangible takeaways to help you shoot it straight.  Review the Show Notes: You need the permission (1:14) You’re allowed to evolve (3:08) Stepping into a new era (3:37) A new year’s reflection (4:29) Connect with Sabrina: Instagram: instagram.com/xo.sabrinagebhardt Website: sabrinagebhardt.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    6 min
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Welcome to the Shoot It Straight Podcast, where host, Sabrina Gebhardt shares an honest take on what it’s like to be a female creative entrepreneur while balancing entrepreneurship and motherhood. Sabrina and her guests get vulnerable, through honest conversations and relatable stories, because they’re willing to go there. From sharing her own experiences of being a photographer and small business owner since 2011 to bringing in the perspectives of other creatives pursuing all avenues of entrepreneurship, this podcast was made for the creative business owner. If you’re trying to find balance in this exciting place you’re in, yet willing to talk about the hard stuff too, Shoot It Straight Podcast is here to share practical and tangible takeaways to help you shoot is straight. Review full show notes at sabrinagebhardt.com/podcast. Connect with Sabrina: instagram.com/xo.sabrinagebhardt facebook.com/sabrinagphoto Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creator
    Sabrina Gebhardt
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    188
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Sabrina Gebhardt
  • Show Website
    Shoot It Straight

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