DANGEROUSLY GOOD STORIES
Under 24 hours after publishing the last episode, one listener (& episode 79 guest + friend of mine), Caryn DeFreez sent me an audio message.
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Welcome to Dangerously Good Stories, fka Intentional Documentary!
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Caryn DeFreez is a wife, homeschooling mom, and has a big love for documenting stories.
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Aubrey Vejvoda is a former marketing student turned HypnoCoach. She quit her photography business and today she’s on the frontlines trying to help make hypnosis mainstream.
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Photographer Jessica Hachey and I talk about:
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This episode is totally a 2 for 1, because we go into two very different topics all in one episode.
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This Story of the Month comes from photographer Ashley Manley who contributed this story on Fearless and Framed back in 2015. It was published almost 5 years ago and her words hold so much value still today!
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Our stories—the stories of our past and of the present—are more than just memories to enjoy inside of passing moments on our way to the next big thing. Let’s cultivate your 2020 stories… consider this a mini planning workshop that’s NOT all about the business, creativity, weight loss, lifestyle or home improvement goals.
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Ever wonder about navigating big life changes while running a business?
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This bonus episode teaches my 5-part Practice to get off survival mode and to feel AWAKE again.
info_outline⚠️ Note: This episode is from the Intentional Documentary® era. I’ve kept it in the archive because it captures a raw and unfiltered turning point in my journey. It reflects a season of grieving an identity, listening inward, and realigning with what matters most.
⚠️ Content Note: This episode includes honest reflections on creative burnout, identity loss, and grief in business. Listen gently if you're in a vulnerable season, or skip this one for now.
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In this episode, I share the moment I realized I was no longer connected to my business and the slow grief that followed.
This isn’t about failure. It’s about facing truth, letting go, and reimagining your work in a way that feels like you again.
If you’re carrying heaviness around your creative path, identity, or business, this story might help you name what you’re holding — and remind you that you’re not alone.
Topics included:
- Why launching The Preservation Project™ left me emotionally exhausted
- Feeling forgotten in the photography industry
- Letting go of my identity as “the strategy person”
- Closing The Goodbye Posing Guide Facebook group (8.5k members, 6 years strong)
- The hidden grief in business pivots and creative exits
- Reframing audience expectations and internalized pressure
- How story work became the bridge back to myself
- A gentle reflection prompt for anyone in a season of loss or shift
Access the archived episode resources here:
→ dangerouslygoodstories.com/intentional-documentary-podcast-archive