Today’s topic is one that I think a lot of photographers find a little bit scary, and it can feel really overwhelming if you’re unfamiliar with marketing. I want to unpackage the idea of relationship marketing by making it simple and fun. So what exactly is relationship marketing? Relationship marketing focuses more on long-term customer relationships […]

This topic is something that is super important to me, because it used to take up so much of my time. At the end of the day, we want to make sure we’re using our time wisely and not getting caught up in the never ending back and forth with our clients. I want to […]

I am so excited to be here with you today to chat about ideal clients and also how repel clients we don’t want to work with. Let’s be real, as you continue your photography journey, there will come a point when you want to start declining certain clients. You don’t want to work with everyone, […]

Hey mama, welcome back to the blog! I am so excited for today because The Purpose Gathering is currently being relaunched to cater specifically to mompreneurs who are new or existing photographers and want to take their business to the next level. For those mamas who aren’t photographers, you are absolutely welcome here, as I […]

Today, I welcome Tina Forsyth, a mom of two and the owner of an online training and coaching company, where she works with individuals in the areas of leadership coaching and transition and helping them to grow and expand their business.  She speaks about building mental toughness and the critical mindset shifts that we as […]

Last week I touched on how to set the tone for your work blocks and then actually follow through with your tasks. Today’s post is a follow-up to that topic. I’m going to dive deep into how you can handle distractions and interruptions while you’re working. Let’s face it, this happens so often. So if you’re […]

I am so excited to chat with you about how you can learn how to set the tone for your work blocks, and tips for following through on your task list. I’m going to start by helping you figure out how to set the tone for your designated work blocks. So when you actually get […]

I can’t wait to talk about today’s topic, which is how to survive school breaks with your kids at home. These are tips that you can take and things you can do to make it easier on yourself, more enjoyable for your kids and actually be able to get some work done in the process.  […]

I had the distinct pleasure of recently welcoming Monique Hessler to The Purpose Gathering. Monique is a wellness coach, photographer, wife, and mother of three. After suffering 12 years from a series of debilitating chronic illnesses, Monique managed to heal her body naturally through food and understanding the concept of nervous system dysregulation.  She is a […]

Hey there mama! Welcome back to the blog. I am so excited that you’ve decided to visit again. So for those of you that might have landed on this blog for the first time, welcome! My name is Ashley Freehan, and I am the founder of The Purpose Gathering, which is an online community that […]

Today, I want to share three very creative, yet unconventional self-care ideas. They are different from the traditional bubble bath or massage that we would normally think of as regular self-care activities. So let’s get right to it. 1. Essential Oils Essential oils have become very popular lately, and I have personally benefited from their […]

Today, I’m going to be very vulnerable with you and share my thoughts on the idea of lost innocence of my children and the decision to transition to homeschooling. It has never been on my radar, and it’s never something that I’ve considered, so I want to walk you through my journey to this decision. […]