Tried & True With A Dash of Woo

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This podcast is about integrating tried and true strategies that we know actually work - in life, business, self-help; with the science of unconscious programming & the magic of manifestation. I’m a certified life and business coach and a professional photographer who built a multiple six figure business with a degree in Psychology while being a mom to three little kids. I had zero business training, so I dug in, learned the methods and now I’m passing that all onto you! I’m a self described brain geek and have certifications in things like RRT, NLP, Neuro-encoding and Amen clinic brain training and I’m always interested in hearing what you have to say on the topic of brain rewiring too. In this podcast, our conversations range from photography how to’s, systems and business strategies to more woo-woo stuff like energy healing, human design & the basics of manifestation - because well, I’m just kind of all over the place. I know that most creative entrepreneurs ARE a little neuro-spicy so I want to fire up your super charged brains and show you what’s possible.

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June 10, 2026Episode 13352 min

Stop Doing These Five Things In Your Photography Business If You're Ready to Be Seen

Have feedback? Text us! Watch this episode on YouTubeLinks:Try Evoto free (15 credits): https://link.evoto.ai/ReneeBowen use the code RENEE07 for up to 20% off as well Evoto giveaway: comment on this week's reel: https://instagram.com/reneebowenSenior Sprint waitlist: https://reneebowen.myflodesk.com/sprintThe Creative Team Method is $600 off for a short time: https://reneebowen.com/seniorrepteamReal talk: some of this might sting. After 18+ years in the photography industry, Renee names the five habits she's watched keep talented, hardworking photographers invisible, and none of them are what you'd expect. No hashtags, no posting schedules, no preset packs. Just the patterns running underneath all of it.In this episode:The "research" habit that's actually a slow drip of self doubt, and the surprisingly useful thing your jealousy is trying to tell youThe way most photographers are using AI right now that's making their businesses more generic and harder to bookWhy "I'm just not a social media person" is not a personality traitWhat your amygdala has to do with the 17 reasons you didn't post todayThe difference between learning from someone and borrowing an identity that will never convert for youThe most insidious habit of all, the one that hides behind responsible-sounding languageThe single root problem underneath all five, and what to do about itPlus: Evoto's new tools for volume and sports photographers, a giveaway for 100 Evoto credits, and the first announcement of the Senior Sprint waitlist, with first access and the lowest price for waitlist members.About Renee: Renee Bowen is a luxury senior portrait photographer, NLP-certified life and business coach, hypnotherapist, and your slightly bossy business bestie. She helps creative entrepreneurs get radically clear on who they are so they can build businesses that feel like freedom.Want to work with Renee? SCHEDULE A FREE DISCOVERY CALL HERE LEAVE A REVIEW in 5 seconds flat (helps us a ton!) JOIN the Podcast & Creative CommunityLEARN MORE about Renee at www.reneebowen.com - main site (photography + coaching) & www.reneebowencoaching.com (coaching + courses) SOCIALS:InstagramFacebookTikTokFOR PHOTOGRAPHERS: FREE TRAINING for PhotographersMake sure you TAG me when you post on social and once a month, we choose one person who leaves us a review and we'll send you a FREE audible book of your choice!

May 27, 2026Episode 13138 min

Clarity Made in May Is Money Earned in Q4

Have feedback? Text us! 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉Enter the ARRIVÉE GIVEAWAY HERE!Watch this episode on YouTubeANNOUNCEMENTS: Two 1:1 spots are open; prices increasing over summer - book a call with Renee asap HERE to discuss!SHOW NOTES:You call it slow season. But what if it's actually the most strategic time in your entire business calendar, and you've been wasting it by staying busy?In this solo episode, Renee breaks down why the quiet months are where your fall actually gets built, and what to do with that time instead of filling it with fake productivity. This one is going to hit differently if you've ever felt like you were falling behind while everyone else seemed to be thriving.What's covered:Why your brain literally cannot think strategically while you're in full execution modeThe two modes every creative business runs in (and why you can't run both at once)Five specific things to do this summer that will directly shape your Q4How to use AI as a thinking partner instead of a content machineA quick Human Design breakdown of what each energy type actually needs this seasonThe identity question that's more valuable than any content strategyWhy the discomfort of quiet is data, not evidence that something is wrongResources mentioned:Arrivée giveawayBrand Voice Claude SKILL TemplateMid-year check-in episode Unavoidable workshopSenior Sunday Claude SKILL and GPTCONNECT ON SUBSTACKWant to work with Renee? SCHEDULE A FREE DISCOVERY CALL HERE LEAVE A REVIEW in 5 seconds flat (helps us a ton!) JOIN the Podcast & Creative CommunityLEARN MORE about Renee at www.reneebowen.com - main site (photography + coaching) & www.reneebowencoaching.com (coaching + courses) SOCIALS:InstagramFacebookTikTokFOR PHOTOGRAPHERS: FREE TRAINING for PhotographersMake sure you TAG me when you post on social and once a month, we choose one person who leaves us a review and we'll send you a FREE audible book of your choice!

May 20, 2026Episode 13058 min

Using Astrology for Business Timing with Sheri Moise

Have feedback? Text us! Watch this episode on YouTubeYou've followed the strategy. You've done the launches. You've written the emails and shown up consistently. So why does it sometimes feel like you're pushing against an invisible wall? What if the problem isn't what you're doing, but when you're doing it?Business astrologer and strategist Sheri Moise has spent 25 years in corporate sales and marketing, and she applies that same data-driven framework to astrological cycles. Her work sits at the exact intersection of this podcast: practical strategy with a serious dash of woo.In this episode, we cover:Why most entrepreneurs are running on a calendar that was designed for factory workers, not creativesWhat the Success Planet is and how it determines your actual natural planning and motivation cyclesThe difference between your personal natal chart work and the collective market cycles that affect everyoneWhat the shift into Aquarius energy later this year means for how you position your brand and communicate with clientsWhy astrology is data, not a horoscope, and how to use it to plan without overwhelmThe "guide by your side" era coming in 2026 and why it's especially good news for relational, human-first brandsWhere to start if you're astro-curious but don't know where to beginAbout Sheri Moise: Sheri is a business astrologer, strategist, and the creator of the Success Planet Diagnostic. With 25+ years in corporate retail sales and marketing, she combines practical business strategy with astrological cycle planning to help entrepreneurs stop working against their own timing. She's also the author of Success Scopes and runs her business astrology community on Substack.Find Sheri on Substack!Want to work with Renee? SCHEDULE A FREE DISCOVERY CALL HERE LEAVE A REVIEW in 5 seconds flat (helps us a ton!) JOIN the Podcast & Creative CommunityLEARN MORE about Renee at www.reneebowen.com - main site (photography + coaching) & www.reneebowencoaching.com (coaching + courses) SOCIALS:InstagramFacebookTikTokFOR PHOTOGRAPHERS: FREE TRAINING for PhotographersMake sure you TAG me when you post on social and once a month, we choose one person who leaves us a review and we'll send you a FREE audible book of your choice!

May 13, 2026Episode 12953 min

Bach Flower Remedies for Human Design Types with Tracy Poizner

Have feedback? Text us! Pssst: Watch this episode on YouTube HEREShow Notes:You've probably heard of Human Design (esp if you listen to my show). Maybe you've even heard of Bach Flower Remedies. But Tracy Poizner went and combined them into something that sounds niche and ends up being wildly practical, and the results from her beta test will make you want to know your energy type immediately if you don't already.What we get into:What Bach flower remedies actually are, how they're made, and why "there's no stuff in it" is actually the whole pointHow Edward Bach figured out a century ago what we now call the mind-body connection & gut microbiomeHow Tracy mapped flower essences to the five human design energy types and why the not-self emotional patterns were the keyThe conference download story that accidentally became her entire business modelWhat "reverse affirmations" are and why naming the pattern works better than affirming the idealThe beta test data: 57 to 71% improvement in top patterns at four weeks, and what that actually looks like in people's livesWhy even experienced deconditioning practitioners are getting results they couldn't get anywhere elseAbout Tracy Poizner: Tracy is a 28-year classical homeopath and manifesting generator who has spent the last several years mapping Bach flower essences to human design energy types. Her Space Time Alchemy Human Design Series includes blends for all five energy types, designed to accelerate deconditioning and make it easier to live in alignment with your strategy and authority. Find out more about her here.Get 10% off your blend with code DASHOFWOO Want to work with Renee? SCHEDULE A FREE DISCOVERY CALL HERE LEAVE A REVIEW in 5 seconds flat (helps us a ton!) JOIN the Podcast & Creative CommunityLEARN MORE about Renee at www.reneebowen.com - main site (photography + coaching) & www.reneebowencoaching.com (coaching + courses) SOCIALS:InstagramFacebookTikTokFOR PHOTOGRAPHERS: FREE TRAINING for PhotographersMake sure you TAG me when you post on social and once a month, we choose one person who leaves us a review and we'll send you a FREE audible book of your choice!

May 6, 2026Episode 12835 min

Why You Aren't Letting Yourself Win

Have feedback? Text us! Welcome to SEASON FOUR! 🎉 What if the thing keeping you stuck isn’t a lack of strategy… but the version of yourself you still don’t fully feel safe becoming?In this solo episode kicking off Season 4 of Tried & True with a Dash of Woo, Renee gets radically honest about self sabotage, nervous system safety, visibility, identity, and the unconscious patterns that quietly keep so many creatives and entrepreneurs playing small.She shares personal stories about launching her coaching business, making terrifying investments in herself, moving to California with almost nothing, and learning that confidence is not something you magically “find” before action.This episode is part mindset shift, part nervous system wake-up call, and part loving kick in the butt for anyone who says they want more… but keeps hesitating when it’s time to actually claim it.Inside this episode: Why self sabotage is usually protection, not laziness The unconscious reason visibility feels unsafe How your nervous system gets attached to familiarity The difference between thinking about change and embodying it Why waiting until you feel “ready” keeps you stuck The identity shift required to create a different life What Renee learned from launching her coaching business The real work behind becoming the version of you you dream about Want to win an audible book of your choice? Click HERE to leave a review - I'm picking 4 winners by the end of next week - announced on Instagram. ENTER THE MILKY WAY GIVEAWAY: head to my latest post Instagram post at 10am pst JOIN THE HOLISTIC MARKETING SUMMIT FOR FREE HERE! Want to work with Renee? SCHEDULE A FREE DISCOVERY CALL HERE LEAVE A REVIEW in 5 seconds flat (helps us a ton!) JOIN the Podcast & Creative CommunityLEARN MORE about Renee at www.reneebowen.com - main site (photography + coaching) & www.reneebowencoaching.com (coaching + courses) SOCIALS:InstagramFacebookTikTokFOR PHOTOGRAPHERS: FREE TRAINING for PhotographersMake sure you TAG me when you post on social and once a month, we choose one person who leaves us a review and we'll send you a FREE audible book of your choice!

April 29, 2026Episode 12744 min

Online Course Creation for Creative Entrepreneurs Done Right with Jasmine Jonte

Have feedback? Text us! You've thought about creating a course. You've probably talked yourself in and out of it about fourteen times. This conversation with Jasmine Jonte is going to show you exactly why it keeps feeling harder than it should — and what to do about it.Jasmine is the founder and CEO of Cre8tion, a company that has helped produce over 120 programs and 1,500+ lessons reaching more than 100,000 students. She started as a first-grade teacher in Detroit, which means she has been in the business of making complex things actually land for people a lot longer than most course creators have.In this episode we talk about:Why your course idea might actually be a second business (and how to tell the difference)The one question Jasmine's team asks before building anythingHow Human Design profile lines affect how you teach without you realizing itWhat "80% is 100%" means for emotional authorities who keep waiting for perfectWhy the market is more sophisticated now and what transformational actually requiresWhat to do before you build a single slideLinks: https://www.cre8tion.co/Email: hello@jasminejonte.com] Want to work with Renee? SCHEDULE A FREE DISCOVERY CALL HERE LEAVE A REVIEW in 5 seconds flat (helps us a ton!) JOIN the Podcast & Creative CommunityLEARN MORE about Renee at www.reneebowen.com - main site (photography + coaching) & www.reneebowencoaching.com (coaching + courses) SOCIALS:InstagramFacebookTikTokFOR PHOTOGRAPHERS: FREE TRAINING for PhotographersMake sure you TAG me when you post on social and once a month, we choose one person who leaves us a review and we'll send you a FREE audible book of your choice!

April 22, 2026Episode 12619 min

Your Messaging Will Never Outperform Your Identity - Live from Reset Conference

Have feedback? Text us! You can watch this episode on YouTube HEREYou think you have a marketing problem, but I've been watching photographers spin their wheels for years convinced the answer is a better hook, a different strategy, one more course. In this solo episode recorded live from my hotel room at Reset Conference in Chattanooga, I break down what's actually going on under the surface.What's covered in this episode:Why your messaging will never outperform your identity, no matter how good your strategy isThe neurological reason you keep defaulting to the same patterns even when you know betterThe three-part framework behind magnetic messaging: identity, energy, and language, and why most people start with the wrong oneWhat Renee presented at Reset Conference and how to apply it to your own business right nowThe real question you need to ask yourself before you write another captionWhy comparing yourself to other photographers is costing you more than you realizeHow to know if you're dealing with an identity problem vs. a strategy problemGRAB THE FREEBIE I MENTIONED:Reset Conference presentation recording + workbook + slidesRenee Bowen is a luxury senior portrait photographer with 18+ years in the industry, a certified NLP practitioner, hypnotherapist, and life and business coach. She's the creator of the Clarity Method and the host of Tried and True with a Dash of Woo. Her work sits at the intersection of identity, neuroscience, and business strategy, and she's spent years coaching creative entrepreneurs out of the gap between who they are and how they show up.PS: Coming Soon: Brand to Booked: The Complete 6-Step Marketing System for Senior Photographers Want to work with Renee? SCHEDULE A FREE DISCOVERY CALL HERE LEAVE A REVIEW in 5 seconds flat (helps us a ton!) JOIN the Podcast & Creative CommunityLEARN MORE about Renee at www.reneebowen.com - main site (photography + coaching) & www.reneebowencoaching.com (coaching + courses) SOCIALS:InstagramFacebookTikTokFOR PHOTOGRAPHERS: FREE TRAINING for PhotographersMake sure you TAG me when you post on social and once a month, we choose one person who leaves us a review and we'll send you a FREE audible book of your choice!

April 8, 2026Episode 12554 min

Nervous System Regulation for Entrepreneurs Who Built the Wrong Life with Anna Lozano

Have feedback? Text us! Anna Lozano built Love Powered Co from a Kickstarter campaign to a successful exit — and what she found on the other side wasn't relief. It was the void. This conversation goes deep on what it actually takes to build from identity, what happens when you stop, and why nervous system regulation is the work underneath all the other work.In this episode:How Anna went from Polish immigrant upbringing and corporate to serial entrepreneur in her early twentiesThe story of becoming pen pals with Bob Proctor on a plane — and what happened nextWhat the void actually feels like after a business exit, and why she stopped trying to escape itHow hiring Neale Donald Walsch as a coach helped her examine her worst-case scenario and find it wasn't realThe difference between doing mindset work and doing somatic work — and why one is only 10% of the equationWhat "intentional uncertainty" looks like as a practice, not just a philosophyWhy community and collaboration are the actual safety net when fear of the worst case runs hotAbout Anna Lozano: Anna is a serial entrepreneur with 16 years of experience building purpose-driven brands. She cofounded Love Powered Co, an affirmation company that went from Kickstarter to a successful exit in 2022. She's now the founder of Maya Pickleball, host of the top-ranked podcast The Prosperity Playground, and runs transformative founder retreats in Mexico. She lives between British Columbia and Tulum with her two daughters.Connect with Anna:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_annalozano/ The Prosperity Playground Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/theprosperityplayground/ Founder's Retreat - https://annalozano.com/pages/foundersretreatWant to work with Renee? SCHEDULE A FREE DISCOVERY CALL HERE LEAVE A REVIEW in 5 seconds flat (helps us a ton!) JOIN the Podcast & Creative CommunityLEARN MORE about Renee at www.reneebowen.com - main site (photography + coaching) & www.reneebowencoaching.com (coaching + courses) SOCIALS:InstagramFacebookTikTokFOR PHOTOGRAPHERS: FREE TRAINING for PhotographersMake sure you TAG me when you post on social and once a month, we choose one person who leaves us a review and we'll send you a FREE audible book of your choice!

April 1, 2026Episode 12456 min

How to Use Claude for Your Creative Business

Have feedback? Text us! Watch this episode on YouTubeMost people are using AI the same way they used it three years ago: one prompt, one output, one blank slate every single time. This episode is for the ones who are ready for something different.Renee breaks down exactly how and why she made the switch from ChatGPT to Claude, what finally convinced her, and the specific setup that turned AI from a writing helper into an actual business system. This isn't a sponsored deep-dive or a tech review; it's a real walkthrough from someone who built the infrastructure and is running it every day.What's covered:Why Renee switched from ChatGPT to Claude and what finally sold her in under 20 minutesHow Claude projects work and why context-aware workspaces change everything for solopreneursWhat Claude skills actually are, how they differ from custom GPTs, and why your brand book is the foundationHow scheduled tasks work inside Claude co-work and what a morning check-in task looks like in practiceThe step-by-step process to export your ChatGPT data and import it into Claude in under two minutesWhy AI amplifies clarity but multiplies confusion, and what to do if you are still in the fuzzy middleWho VIP days with Renee are for and what building out your Claude setup with her actually looks likeLinks: Renee's brand book templateSenior Sunday GPT & Claude SkillWant to work with Renee? SCHEDULE A FREE DISCOVERY CALL HERE LEAVE A REVIEW in 5 seconds flat (helps us a ton!) JOIN the Podcast & Creative CommunityLEARN MORE about Renee at www.reneebowen.com - main site (photography + coaching) & www.reneebowencoaching.com (coaching + courses) SOCIALS:InstagramFacebookTikTokFOR PHOTOGRAPHERS: FREE TRAINING for PhotographersMake sure you TAG me when you post on social and once a month, we choose one person who leaves us a review and we'll send you a FREE audible book of your choice!

March 25, 2026Episode 12352 min

Stop Optimizing Your Humanity Out of Your Business with Laura Kendrick

Have feedback? Text us! You can also watch this episode on YouTube HEREMost business advice tells you to tighten up, systemize, and optimize. Laura Kendrick is making the case for the opposite - and she's got the results to back it. This conversation will make you reconsider every "professional" instinct you've been told to follow.What you'll hear in this episode:Why "the trust recession" might be the wrong diagnosis for what's actually happening with buyersThe difference between radical hospitality and the surprise-and-delight trap most brands fall intoHow to make your automations feel human without being fake about itWhat voice of customer research actually looks like when you're not steering people toward your offerThe three copywriting foundations Laura uses to bring clarity and confidence to any creative's marketingWhy boundaries can become a form of disconnection if you're not carefulHow to use AI as a table-setting tool without letting it replace your actual voiceAbout Laura Kendrick: Laura is a copy strategist and human-centered marketing expert who helps founders make their marketing feel like a real human experience. She's also a former yoga teacher, restaurant veteran, and host of the Holistic Marketing Summit - which she runs twice a year to explore the outer edges of what connected, thoughtful marketing can look like.Find Laura:Her websiteHer InstagramWant to work with Renee? SCHEDULE A FREE DISCOVERY CALL HERE LEAVE A REVIEW in 5 seconds flat (helps us a ton!) JOIN the Podcast & Creative CommunityLEARN MORE about Renee at www.reneebowen.com - main site (photography + coaching) & www.reneebowencoaching.com (coaching + courses) SOCIALS:InstagramFacebookTikTokFOR PHOTOGRAPHERS: FREE TRAINING for PhotographersMake sure you TAG me when you post on social and once a month, we choose one person who leaves us a review and we'll send you a FREE audible book of your choice!