{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"How to Build an Aligned Business with Brad & Jen","description":"Have you ever built something that looked incredible from the outside\u2026but didn\u2019t actually feel good to live in? I\u2019ve been there, and so have today\u2019s guests, Brad & Jen. Brad & Jen are a husband-and-wife photography duo with over a decade of experience behind the camera and in business. When I first came across their words on Instagram, I was struck by how different their perspective was from the usual \u201cgrow faster, do more\u201d business advice. Their work and their message are both rooted in something deeper: artistry with intention. In this conversation, we dive into what it really takes to create a sustainable business\u2014one that doesn\u2019t just fill your calendar or pad your Instagram feed, but one that supports your life. We talk about the identity shifts that come with growth, the way hustle can be both healthy and destructive, and the pivotal moments (including their famous \u201cyellow chair moment\u201d) that forced them to make big changes in how they ran their business. Some of the things we explore together: Why success often comes at the cost of friendships, health, or community\u2014and how to course correct. The difference between \u201cbusy hustle\u201d and \u201cfocused hustle,\u201d and how to find your rhythm without burning out. How pricing plays a huge role in creating space for rest, freedom, and sustainability. The seasonal cycles every business goes through, and how to recognize what season you\u2019re in. The mindset shifts that allow you to show up as both an artist and a CEO\u2014without sacrificing either. What it looks like to redefine success around presence, community, and intention instead of numbers and accolades. This is a heartfelt, real conversation about business, creativity, and life. If you\u2019ve ever felt stuck between striving for more and craving something sustainable, you\u2019ll find so much encouragement here. I hope you walk away from this episode remembering: your business is meant to serve you, not the other way around. Meet Brad & Jen: Brad & Jen are a husband-and-wife photography team and creative business coaches who believe your business should make room for the life you actually want. Known for their heartfelt and genuine imagery and deeply strategic minds, they\u2019ve spent over a decade capturing love stories - everywhere from backyard weddings to vineyards and destination celebrations around the world. Along the way, they built a business that values people over pressure, connection over comparison, and art over algorithms. Now, they teach other photographers how to do the same through practical education, mindset shifts, and a belief that your work can be both meaningful and profitable. Whether they\u2019re behind the camera or mentoring creatives, Brad & Jen are all in on helping people do work they\u2019re proud of, without losing themselves in the process. Connect with Brad & Jen: Photography: @bradandjen Education: @bradandjeneducation Learn more about their mastermind at learn.bradandjen.com ","author_name":"Play It Brave Podcast","author_url":"http:\/\/thepathpodcast.libsyn.com\/website","html":"