From Scarcity to Confidence: Collaboration in the Creative Industry with Carrie Moe
Release Date: 08/28/2025
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info_outlineOn today’s episode of Play It Brave, I’m joined by my dear friend, the incredible creative and leader, Carrie Moe.
Carrie is someone I deeply admire—not only because of her talent (she’s styled for brands like Ritz-Carlton, Fujifilm, and Berta Bridal, and been featured in Martha Stewart Weddings, The Knot, and Brides), but because of the way she approaches her work with confidence, creativity, and so much integrity.
We dive into:
✨ Why collaboration is more powerful than competition in the creative industry.
✨ The myth of “falling behind” and how to release the pressure to keep up.
✨ What it means to value your time and treat yourself as a luxury brand.
✨ The importance of community, networking, and in-person connection for growing your career.
✨ How saying no to misaligned opportunities can open the door to bigger, more aligned “yeses.”
We also talk about the Hybrid Collective Conference, which is coming to Charleston in 2026. Hybrid has been one of my favorite places to teach, learn, and connect since 2017, and Carrie shares so beautifully about why it continues to be such a transformative space for photographers and creatives.
This conversation is a reminder that your artistry is yours alone. The way you see, create, and bring beauty into the world cannot be replicated—and that’s exactly what makes it valuable.
About the Hybrid Collective
Dreamers, Innovators, Goal Getters...Hybrid was established in 2017 by four industry leaders who saw the need for education and connections within the film photography space. Hybrid continues as a women owned company with a team who seeks to change the world by empowering, encouraging, and connecting with YOU. While we have had our career highlights (Featured in Martha Stewart Print, Harpers Bazaar, traveled the globe for clients) nothing thrills our hearts like seeing a gathering of people come together and leave forever changed.
From our ad-on masterclasses, breakout sessions, to our diverse speaker line-up, we cover all of the areas of priority in your business. We dive deep into the knowledge details of how to up-level, covering the details needed to grow a legacy brand and our teachers offer insider tips on every challenge you might face in your business. For photographers across the globe, we have become an inclusive and immersive experience that leaves our attendees' hearts forever changed.
Find all the information on Hybrid Collective here.
Follow Hybrid Collective on Instagram here.
P.S. Use code "DB26SC" when you register for Hybrid Collective 2026 and you’ll receive $200 off your admission ticket plus a $425 credit toward my masterclasses at the conference. That’s $625 of value waiting for you — but I only have 10 codes, so when they’re gone, they’re gone!