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The Red Line of Success: Overachiever Scarcity, Blood Transfusions, and Unleashing Your Harness Power (feat. Geily Romero) geily.romero #podcast#kissbooks #highlowunexpected #photographybusiness #creativeentrepreneur This week on High, Low, and Unexpected, Shaun sits down with Geily Romero, an extraordinary Miami-based CFO strategist, agency consultant, and community architect for women in finance. Operating out of the hyper-linear corporate matrix before launching her independent brand nine years ago, Geily has spent the last decade acting as a critical financial translator for creative entrepreneurs who love executing their art but completely freeze when confronted with complex profit margins, corporate tax compliance, and cash flow structures.

Sep 2, 2026 · Facebook

This week on High, Low, and Unexpected, Shaun sits down with Juliana Tomlinson, a phenomenal Lancaster, Pennsylvania-based wedding photographer, international educator, and neuro marketing specialist. Originally from Brazil—where she managed dynamic media operations and hosted national radio broadcasts alongside major political figures—Juliana faced a profound identity shift upon moving to the United States. Having to navigate a complex language barrier and the psychological weight of a heavy international accent, she transformed her visual focus to isolate human emotion within still photography, eventually creating premium business frameworks that reject the standard toxic hustle blueprints of the modern industry. Ready to discover your actual unshakable purpose? Explore Juliana’s elite photography training architecture and review her advanced operational modules at JulianaTomlinsonPhotography.com (and follow her deep neuro marketing updates on Instagram Juliana Tomlinson | Wedding Photographer and Wedding Photography Coaching with Juliana Tomlinson).

Aug 21, 2026 · Facebook

“Action creates clarity. You will never know if you actually enjoy the road until you have the courage to take the first step.” 🎙️🌊 This week on High, Low, and Unexpected, we are breaking down the visual framework of business with the powerhouse that is SAN DIEGO ✸ BRANDING PHOTOGRAPHY + CREATIVE AGENCY ✨ Gina Ribando is a premier San Diego brand photographer and L’Oreal educator who spent years operating at the top 1% of the New York styling scene before completely rewriting her definition of creative success. Inside the episode: The High: Scaling two highly successful creative operations in the most saturated city in the world and thriving through economic shutdowns. The Low: Recognizing the Sunk Cost Bias—spending two grueling years trying to break into a closed Denver market, and the hard decision to scrap it all and start over. The Unexpected: Waking up to a 10-million-view viral video about Nespresso pods, dealing with waves of unhinged internet comment hate, and the reality check of digital vanity metrics. 👉 Comment DETAIL and I’ll DM you the link to this beautiful, high-energy conversation! #highlowunexpected #brandphotographer #sandiegophotographer #contentstrategy #businessalignment

Aug 12, 2026 · Facebook

I believe that as a photographer you can impact your clients by serving them with an experience that they can relive for years to come. I love a great post about an anniversary but guiding your clients to experience their day together by flipping through an album sitting side by side on the couch….. that is priceless.

Aug 7, 2026 · Facebook

Shaun is bringing something different to Conquer Live 2027 Every photographer has a story of the year that almost broke them, and the moment that changed everything after. Shaun knows both sides of that story intimately. He started as a wedding photographer, shooting nearly 500 weddings, before building @kissbooks alongside that work 20 years ago. Turning one of the hardest, most unpredictable careers into a thriving business on his own terms. He’ll be teaching how to actually use the highs, the lows, and the moments you never saw coming, not just survive them, to build a business that lasts. It’s the same thinking behind his bigger vision with Kiss: using the traditions we build around our work to make a real, lasting impact on the people we serve. Whether you’re in a high season, a hard one, or somewhere unexpected in between, this conversation will change how you think about what those moments are actually for. Comment CONQUER below and we’ll DM you the details.

Aug 6, 2026 · Instagram

“Your systems are what allow your business to bend instead of break when life throws you a curveball.” 🎙️ This week on High, Low, and Unexpected, we are stepping into the operational engine room with the absolute genius that is Chynna Benton | OBM & Integrator Chynna Benton is an Online Business Manager and integrator who helps creative visionaries untangle their backends. But behind her flawless organization is a powerful story about learning when to say a definitive “no” to protect your personal battery. Inside the episode: -How a 2016 corporate grind turned into an accidental side-hustle that completely replaced her full-time income in under six months. -Facing a sudden family loss via a FaceTime call while thousands of miles away in Amsterdam, and the reality of taking a month off grid to grieve. -The unsexy reality of operational documentation and why structured systems are the ultimate form of creative self-care. -Spending 18 months launching a successful online course, only to realize she hated being the front-facing brand—and the power of making a hard U-turn. 👉 Comment PODCAST and I’ll DM you the link to this beautiful, strategic, and deeply vulnerable conversation + Chynna’s free Chaos-Proof guide! #highlowunexpected #bytebodega #onlinebusinessmanager #obmintegrator #creativeintegrator

Jul 29, 2026 · Facebook

This week on High, Low, and Unexpected, we are sitting down with the absolute powerhouse that is matthew orbaugh Matthew is an incredible editorial senior portrait photographer in Zionsville, IN, who also captured Shaun’s daughter’s wedding last August. But behind his high-end studio success is a fierce lesson in grit, industry jealousy, and standing your ground. Inside the episode: •Tripling his photography revenue fresh out of high school by burning the “shoot & burn” model and mastering premium in-person sales. •Being systematically targeted and cyber-bullied by a 33-year-old established local photographer determined to watch him quit. •How to handle competitive mud-slinging, lean on real community mentors, and make your business entirely bulletproof. 👉 Comment PODCAST and I’ll DM you the link to this raw, inspiring, and direct conversation. #highlowunexpected #seniorphotographer #inpersonsales #indianapolisphotographer #creativeentrepreneur

Jul 23, 2026 · Facebook

“We think we are just taking pictures, until that picture becomes the only thing left.” 🎙️💔 This week on High, Low, and Unexpected, we are sitting down with the powerhouse duo Lauren Holub + Paige McInturff . Lauren and Paige have built an incredible photography and mentoring brand in Houston, but behind the laughs and successful student numbers is a raw look at the grit it takes to protect your mental health when life changes the rules overnight. Inside the episode: ✨ The High: Hitting their exact first-year goals and watching their creative coaching members successfully leave their 9-to-5 jobs. 🏢 The Low: The corporate reality check—dropping a 6-week-old baby off at daycare, missing major life milestones, and the exact strategy used to bank a year’s salary and escape. 🌊 The Second Low: When the market shifts—navigating the silent pressure of becoming the main breadwinner while processing a husband’s sudden job loss in the middle of a conference. 🕊️ The Unexpected: Delivering final family portraits that become obituaries within three months, and why your camera is a tool for deep human mission, not just profit. 👉 Comment GRIT and I’ll DM you the link to this beautiful, perspective-shifting conversation. #highlowunexpected #lifestyleandlenses #houstonphotographer #familyphotographer

Jul 17, 2026 · Facebook

Designed entirely in SmartAlbums, cover included. Printed by @kissbooks. That’s the whole workflow.

Jul 9, 2026 · Instagram

“We choose how we view the risk, but the real reward is the freedom.” 🎙️🌲 This week on High, Low, and Unexpected, we’re talking to the absolute light that is Becca | Portland Family & Couples Photographer + Videographer Becca built a thriving adventure family photography and education brand in Portland, but her journey is a powerful look at what it actually takes to scale a business while protecting your emotional capacity during a season of deep personal loss. Inside the episode: •The High: The unforgettable moment in 2021 when she left her school job, jumped into full-time photography, and almost tripled her income. •The Low: Facing a sudden stage four cancer diagnosis in her family right at the peak of conference season, and the reality of grieving while running a brand. •The Unexpected: How the global shutdown of 2020 and a throwback to the early days of Clubhouse gave her the ultimate test field to launch her education business. •The Strategy: The vital role of building an associate team and why seasonal planning is the ultimate safety net for solo entrepreneurs. 👉 Comment PODCAST and I’ll DM you the link to this beautiful, glass-half-full conversation. #highlowunexpected #familyphotographer #adventurephotography #pnwphotographer #creativeentrepreneur

Jul 2, 2026 · Facebook

“We crash because we are afraid of the calm we claim we want.” 🎙️⏳ This week on High, Low, and Unexpected, we are sitting down with the incredible Kels | Photography Business Coach. Kelsey is a powerhouse elopement photographer and business mentor who built a massive six-figure brand. But behind the beautiful travel feeds and real estate gains, she hit a wall of extreme burnout and personal loss that forced her to ask the ultimate question: At what cost? Inside the episode: •The High: Living the exact lifestyle she dreamed of—balancing a thriving coaching brand, high-end photography, and being a present mom to her 6-month-old. •The Low: Booking 43 weddings in one year to “prove” her success, only to find herself crying from exhaustion and missing her best friends’ life milestones. •The Second Low: The overwhelming weight of onboarding a team, buying a rental property, and navigating a painful pregnancy loss in the middle of peak hustle. •The Unexpected: A wild encounter with an astrologer that forced her to lean into lack of control and prepare for a massive transition in the next 18 months. 👉 Comment PODCAST and I’ll DM you the link to this raw, beautiful, and perspective-shifting conversation. #highlowunexpected #elopementphotographer #photobiz #businessboundaries #creativeentrepreneur

Jun 24, 2026 · Facebook

We are pleased to announce that @kissbooks is now officially fully integrated with SmartAlbums. This means that you can design your cover with real Kiss Books materials and send your order directly from SmartAlbums to Kiss. And, as a launch offer, Kiss Books is offering 50% off sample books and a $150/€150 credit when you order before August 15th.

Jun 18, 2026 · Instagram