Through honest conversation and the perfect combination of inner work and practical strategy, I'll help you figure out what you actually want (not what you think you should want) so you can stop performing success and start living it.
Or are you settling for a version of success that looks good on paper but feels empty in practice—because you've been so busy building and performing that you forgot to ask if this is even what you want anymore?
If you're concerned about fulfillment, it's time to stop performing, show up like the main character you are, and make sure your life is actually worth living.
When you have clarity on what you actually want (and permission to go after it), you don't waste years building something that drains you, or settling for "successful but miserable," or wondering if this is really it.
Instead of being trapped by your own success, you'll finally feel free to build something that's actually yours—and actually lights you up.
After a decade as a successful wedding photographer with six-figure seasons, dream magazine features, and all the biz milestones, I realized success wasn't just about more bookings or bigger weddings. It was about evolving into a version of myself that allowed more room for creative fulfillment—and actual joy.
That's why I don't just help people raise their prices or book more clients (though we can absolutely do that, too). I'm here to help you see new possibilities, give yourself permission to want something different, and reconnect with the spark that made you start in the first place.
I went from being deeply dissatisfied at a desk job, to using photography to build my dream life. This course allowed me to deeply rethink my relationship with money and rethink how I've been investing my time and energy. Katelyn teaches from experience and is one of the most genuine human's you'll meet.
– Gen, mentee (now full-time photographer)
You keep thinking "is this really it?" You have a side quest calling you but keep pushing it aside because it doesn't make money or make sense.
You feel guilty wanting more when you already "have it good." You're exhausted by performing instead of just being. You know something needs to change but you don't want to blow everything up.
And you're ready to define success on your terms instead of the internet's.
I see you. This is exactly where the work begins.
So...which path will you choose?
Hey, maybe you don't want a group program to figure out your next move. You just need a few powerful conversations, a mapped-out plan, and the kind of un-Googleable answers that only come from the support of someone who has been there before. We do the inner work (alignment, permission, worthiness) AND the practical work (systems, boundaries, next steps) so you can rebuild without burning it all down.
"Katelyn helped me get clear on what truly matters in my business. As a creative, it's easy to get swept up in ideas and inspiration, which can sometimes leave me feeling scattered. She helped me understand the power of structure."
"Within the first few months, I had raised my packages by about $2k and booked five weddings at my new pricing (including one at the highest I've ever booked - $9k!)."
"There would be times when I felt overwhelmed or I wished I was at the same stage as the other photographers in our group. Katelyn would virtually hold my hand and remind me to give myself some grace and be patient with the process. She reminded me to celebrate my successes. Katelyn is such a passionate creative but an even more compassionate coach. I highly recommend learning from someone who truly cares about your journey."
Whether you're an aspiring photographer or a seasoned pro, you’ll find real talk, fresh inspiration, and practical tools to help you build a fulfilling, successful creative business, one expansive episode at a time.
Permission slips, real stories from the messy middle, and practical magic for building a life that's actually yours (not the one you think you're supposed to want).
You're burnt out, pretending you're fine, and honestly? You're exhausted.
What if you stepped off the path you've been gripping so tightly—just for 6 weeks—to see what else is out there?
Side Quest is a 6-week cohort-based program where you'll get honest about where you are, explore what else might be calling you, and come home changed.
You'll get:
6 self-paced video modules
3 live group calls (including one where you meet an alternate version of yourself—bring tissues)
A printed field journal
8 weeks of private community with women who get it
Lifetime access to everything
Next cohort starts January 27, 2025. Only 10 spots.