Ep 13: Shoot Your Shot: Scaling A Photography Business while Dancing Professionally with Katy Weske

18/06/2025 21 min

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Episode Synopsis

In this episode, Carissa and Emma Claire chat with dancer, choreographer, and photographer Katy Weske about how she turned a creative side hustle into a thriving photography business while navigating her college dance program & then performing professionally. From shooting headshots between contracts to managing a national client base, Katy shares what it takes to build a business that works with your artistry, not against it.WHAT WE TALKED ABOUT:Katy's background & how she accidentally stumbled across photography.The early steps she took to turn her photography hobby into a legit business.What it’s really like to scale a service-based business while still choreographing and performing.The systems and tools that keep her organized across roles.How her business has given her more creative freedom to pursue her passion of dance.Advice for artists who want to start a side hustle but don’t know where to begin.LINKS AND RESOURCES:Katy’s photography: @katyweske.photographyKaty's choregraphy: @katyweske.choreoPersonal: @katy.weskeWebsite: www.katyweskephotography.comCONNECT WITH US:Instagram: @showbiz.podTikTok: @showbiz.podWebsite: www.showbizpod.com

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