311 - What would make someone walk away from a $250K legal career to photograph dogs? For Kelly McNamara, it wasn’t a midlife crisis, it was clarity. In this episode, Heather sits down with Kelly to uncover the unexpected tools (including an AI version of Heather!) that helped her trade courtroom stress for creative freedom and build a business that lights her up.What to Listen ForThe $250K “golden handcuffs” keeping Kelly stuck and what finally made her break freeHow following every business “rule” still left her frustrated and stuckThe moment a simple framework flipped everything she thought about successWhy her first sales breakthrough had nothing to do with pricingThe wild twist: how Heather’s AI clone became her late-night coachThe self-doubt that almost stopped her next big project and how she overcame itThe belief that turned “outlier” into “trailblazer”How confidence (not strategy) became her most profitable skillThe one thought she used to feel unstoppable, even after setbacksFrom six-figure attorney to thriving pet photographer, Kelly’s story proves that transformation doesn’t start with strategy. It starts with belief. Her journey inside Elevate shows what’s possible when you back yourself fully and stop waiting for “someday.”🎧 Listen now to hear the twists, triumphs, and takeaways that just might change how you see your own business.IMPORTANT RESOURCES Get Coached by Heather (Fast Track Coaching): https://www.getcoachedbyheather.comHair of the Dog Academy: https://hairofthedogacademy.comFreedom Focus Photography Podcast hub: https://hairofthedogacademy.com/podcastFree Guide – Top 10 Dog Poses: https://hairofthedogacademy.com/posesElevate Coaching (with Heather): https://hairofthedogacademy.com/elevateNicole Begley Photography: https://nicolebegleyphotography.comHair of the Dog Conservation Fund: https://hairofthedogconservationfund.orgInstagram: https://instagram.com/hairofthedogacademy | https://instagram.com/nicolebegleyofficialLeave a podcast reviewJOIN THE PARTY: Connect with us on Instagram Explore valuable pet photography resources here Discover effective pricing and sales strategies for all portrait photographers. Ready to grow your business? Elevate helps you do just that. Check out our recommended gear and favorite books.

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