Hey, Thriver | Creative Business Podcast
Want to learn how to grow your photo/video biz, become an incredible service provider, or straight up figure out what thriving means for you? The Hey, Thriver Podcast is MADE for you! We don’t hold ANYTHING back, and ALL are welcome.
Hosts Shayna Lloyd and Devin Larson dive into all things creativity and business, and also sit down in conversation with other incredible creatives who come ready to open up about what it REALLY means to thrive in business and life. Join us every week to talk about photography, videography, marketing, client experience, travel, and lifestyle.
Episodes
115 episodes
Styled Shoot Drama, Online Complaining, and Building a Thriving Photo/Video Business
This casual end-of-week episode of the Hey, Thriver podcast is packed with real talk for photographers and videographers. Shayna and Devin catch up on their lives and businesses, then dive into the latest controversy around styled shoots in the...
•
Season 5
•
Episode 9
•
47:14
How to Book Brand Photography Work with Karen Williams | Build a Strategic, Profitable Photo Business
What if your brand visuals actually moved the needle in your business?In this episode of the Hey, Thriver podcast, Shay and Devin sit down with Karen Williams, visual creative director and founder of Black Visual Queen. K...
•
Season 5
•
Episode 8
•
1:08:10
Fully Book Out DREAM Destination Weddings ft. Danielle Johnson
In this episode, we’re sharing the exact strategy we use to stay fully booked with dream destination weddings and elopements — without relying on social media trends, ads, or luck.We break down the ELOPE framework we teach ...
•
Season 5
•
Episode 7
•
1:43:12
Super 8 Contract for Photographers: What You Need to Protect Your Business ft. The Legal Paige
🎙️ Thinking about offering Super 8 film to your photography or videography clients? Before you hit record, make sure you’re legally protected. In this episode of the Hey, Thriver Podcast, Shay and Devin sit down with Paige Griffith of ...
•
Season 5
•
Episode 6
•
33:03
SEO Secrets for Photographers and Videographers: Rank High and Book More
Want to book more clients without constantly chasing leads? It all starts with SEO—and if your dream couples can’t find you on Google, you’re leaving money on the table.In this episode, Shayna and Devin break down exactly h...
•
Season 5
•
Episode 5
•
27:28
Curate Your Dream Portfolio: Strategies for Attracting Your Ideal Clients
Your portfolio isn’t just a gallery—it’s your sales pitch. It’s what tells dream clients you’re the perfect photographer or videographer to capture their wedding or elopement. In this episode, we’re diving into actionable strategies to curate a...
•
Season 5
•
Episode 4
•
39:38
Scale Your Revenue in 2025: The Power of Adding and Marketing Video Offers
What if you could make more money in 2025 without booking a single extra client? The answer is simple: video. In this episode, we’re diving into how photographers can scale their revenue by adding video services or using video marketing to attr...
•
Season 4
•
Episode 51
•
33:55
How to Actually Stick to Your Marketing Plan in 2025
Let’s be real—sticking to a marketing plan can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. In this episode, we’re breaking down the exact steps photographers and videographers can take to create a sustainable marketing system for 2025 and act...
•
Season 4
•
Episode 50
•
22:51
How Reflecting on 2024 Will Set You Up for Your Best Year Yet | Wins, Lessons, and Big Plans for 2025
As 2024 comes to a close, we’re taking a moment to reflect on everything this year brought—our wins, challenges, lessons, and growth—and how it’s shaping our big plans for 2025. In this episode, we share how year-end audits have transformed our...
•
Season 4
•
Episode 49
•
44:59
The No-Fluff Goal-Setting Method for Photographers Who Want More
Ready to crush your goals in 2025? In this episode, we’re cutting through the fluff and breaking down a practical, no-nonsense method for setting goals that actually stick—designed specifically for photographers and videographers who want to ac...
•
Season 4
•
Episode 48
•
47:09
Did We Just Fall in Love? Asking Each Other the Deepest Questions
In this fun and personal episode, Devin and Shayna take on some of the 36 Questions to Fall in Love—but with a twist. They’re not just getting to know each other better, but also letting you, the Hey, Thriver community, peek behind the...
•
Season 4
•
Episode 48
•
39:21
Why Most Marketing Strategies Fail with Jacinta Gandy
Why Most Marketing Strategies Fail with Jacinta GandyIs your marketing falling flat? You’re not alone. On this episode of Hey, Thriver, we’re joined by Jacinta Gandy, founder of Social Circle, to uncover the common pitfalls in marketing...
•
Season 4
•
Episode 49
•
54:47
Why Creative Service Providers Should Blog for SEO: Insights from Tonya Lawson
In this episode of the Hey, Thriver podcast, Devin and Shay chat about:The Power of SEO Blogging: Dr. Tonya Lawson, a musician turned SEO expert, breaks down why blogging is ...
•
Season 4
•
Episode 48
•
40:53
How We’re Booking More Destination Weddings (And You Can Too)
In this episode of the Hey, Thriver podcast, Devin and Shay chat about:Portfolio Audits with Purpose: How auditing and curating your portfolio can help you showcase the work you want to book.Ranking on Go...
•
Season 4
•
Episode 47
•
43:41
Why Gratitude is the Secret Weapon Your Business Needs Right Now
In this special Thanksgiving episode, Shayna Lloyd and Devin Larson explore how gratitude can transform your personal and professional life. They share actionable tips to integrate gratitude into your daily routine, client relationships, and bu...
•
Season 4
•
Episode 46
•
19:17
No-BS Marketing Plan That Actually Works for Photographers: How Coworking Can Transform Your Content Game
In this episode of the Hey, Thriver podcast, Devin and Shay chat about:The Power of Coworking: Why finding a like-minded community can transform your business.Batching Content Like a Pro: Shayna’s foo...
•
Season 4
•
Episode 45
•
29:07
Unlocking the Art of Flat Lays: How Jamie Tobin’s Product Revolutionizes Detail Photography
Hey, Thriver! On this episode of the podcast, Devin and Shay interview elopement photographer Jamie Tobin, who shares all the details about her game-changing nesting box set for flat lay photography. Jamie explains how this tool helps photograp...
•
Season 4
•
Episode 44
•
43:30
How Successful People Lift Others Up: Confidence, Collaboration, and Overcoming Scarcity Mindset
In this episode of the Hey, Thriver podcast, Devin and Shay chat about:How confidence and success grow when we focus on lifting others upWhy jealousy can be a useful signal and how to channel it productively
•
Season 4
•
Episode 43
•
43:18
The Burnout Struggle: Managing Stress in Your Photography & Videography Business
In this episode, Devin and Shay discuss burnout and how photographers and videographers can handle business stress during busy seasons. We share our personal approaches to managing burnout—what works, what doesn't, and why it's important ...
•
Season 4
•
Episode 42
•
38:05
Behind the scenes of a course launch + building a new business -- good, bad, ugly :)
Behind the scenes of a course launch + building a new business -- good, bad, ugly :)SHOWNOTES: https://www.heythriver.com/blog/behind...
•
Season 4
•
Episode 41
•
49:52
Staying in touch with your clients: what emails to send and when to send them
Heyyy, Thriver!! 🎥 Join hosts Shay and Devin, expert hybrid photographers and videographers, as we dive deep into the world of client communication and workflow efficiency.SHOWNOTES:
•
Season 4
•
Episode 40
•
58:05
Mini-sessions re-imagined: host mini photo and video sessions that inspire you and PROFIT!
Heyyy, Thriver!! Welcome to our latest episode, hosted by Shay and Devin, your go-to hybrid photographers and videographers. Today, we dive deep into the art of hosting mini sessions that are not only creative and aligned with your brand but al...
•
Season 4
•
Episode 39
•
52:28
The Super 8 Course is Here!! BTS, Gossip, everythingggg you should know
The Super 8 Course is Here!! BTS, Gossip, everythingggg you should know Join Devin and Shay for a behind-the-scenes look at the why behind the Super 8 photography course for photographers. Discover how Super 8 changed Devin's life ...
•
Season 4
•
Episode 38
•
28:10
Storytelling Through Photo and Video: Embracing Real Moments with Hybrid Shooting
Storytelling Through Photo and Video: Embracing Real Moments with Hybrid Shooting In this episode, Devin and Shay dive into storytelling through photo and video, focusing on the cool concept of hybrid shooting. They chat about how ...
•
Season 4
•
Episode 37
•
39:17
Overcoming Procrastination: Stop Over-Researching and Start Thriving lmao
In this episode, we dive into the common issue of procrastination through over-researching, especially among photographers venturing into videography. We explore why the transition feels intimidating, from the need for new equipment to ma...
•
Season 4
•
Episode 36
•
35:29