My Journey

 

I went from business school to corporate America, to full time wedding photographer, to full time boudoir photographer, to Etsy shop owner and business coach. While running my Etsy shop and my coaching business, I’m also a stay at home mom to my little girl and wife to my amazing husband here in Wilmington, North Carolina. I’m a beach girl born and bred and I wouldn’t want to be anywhere else.

Having had many successful businesses myself, I now want to help other business owners fast track their way to making a, not just OK, but a GOOD living doing what they love. I take a wholistic approach when it comes to helping you in your business. I believe that mind, body and soul are all intertwined and you need all of those parts when it comes to business too. How you feel about yourself, most likely affects how you’re doing in your business. If you do the inner work, follow the breadcrumbs in your life, and take one tiny step forward each day, you’ll get to where you need to be. And I’m here to hold your hand and help you through it all.

Xoxo,

Dana

  • Fun Fact #1

    My husband and I dated for only 3 months when he flew to France, while I was studying abroad, and proposed! I also speak French. Bonjour!

  • Fun Fact #2

    Photography is still my first love and I’ve had a camera in my hand since I was in elementary school. I interned for a wedding videographer in college and I was hooked from there!

  • Fun Fact #3

    I grew up going to the beaches in NC and it’s my favorite place to be. I have an obsession with looking for shark’s teeth. If the weather’s nice, you can find me here!

  • Fun Fact #4

    I never ever thought I would have kids but never say never! I couldn’t imagine life without our little girl. She is spunky and fun and I can’t wait to see what she does in the world.

The Styling Source.

My online shop came about during COVID when all photography had stopped and I still needed a creative business outlet. I love helping photographers with a specific pain point, which are flat lays! They can be a thorn in the side of some people and I want to make that process easier! I sell curated styling kits and one-of-a-kind items to brides and creatives in the wedding industry.

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Motivation comes from within — and I’m here to help you activate it.

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A coach is only as good as the connection with their client. So let’s hop on a call and see if we’re a good fit!

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