About Dangerous Creatives - A Photography and Creative Business Podcast
If you’re a photographer or creative who is growing your business, you’re in the right place.
You’re in the right place if you’re asking questions like:
“How do I make money as a photographer?”
“How do I scale my creative business?”
“How to I price my photography or creative work?”
“What types of marketing are most effective?”
“How do I work from home part time while making multiple 6-figures?”
“How do I transition into a high end luxury market as a photographer or creative?”
“What income streams can I have as a creative?”
Thanks for being here!
-Kristin Sweeting and Team Danger
215. Soulful Art & Blank Spaces: Liz Allison's Journey Across Canvases
In this episode of the Dangerous Creatives podcast, Kristin sits down with her longtime friend and creative powerhouse, Liz Allison, to talk about her incredible transition from wedding photographer to full-time painter and internationally recognized muralist.
Liz shares how growing up around construction and design shaped her creative lens, how motherhood sparked new waves of creativity, and how reclaiming her home as a canvas led to viral success. They dive into what it means to live a creative, aligned life, the fear of visibility, going viral without losing yourself, and building a business that supports your artistry and your family. Liz’s story is a gorgeous reminder that your creative journey is allowed to evolve, and that sometimes, the most magical work starts in your own living room.
Connect with Liz:
https://lizallisonart.com (https://lizallisonart.com)
https://instagram.com/lizallison (https://instagram.com/lizallison)
Connect with Kristin:
https://instagram.com/kristinsweeting (https://instagram.com/kristinsweeting)
https://instagram.com/dangerouscreatives (https://instagram.com/dangerouscreatives%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0)
https://dangerschool.com (https://dangerschool.com/)
https://kristinsweeting.substack.com (https://kristinsweeting.substack.com/)
15 Sept 2025TRANSCRIPT
214. Own Your Time: Creating Financial Independence with Andy Hill
In this episode of the Dangerous Creatives Podcast, Kristin sits down with Marriage, Kids and Money host Andy Hill to dive into what financial independence really looks like for creatives.
They explore the path from corporate burnout to part-time entrepreneurship, how the FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early) movement fits into a creative lifestyle, and practical ways to own your time and budget in alignment with your values. Andy shares how he paid off his house, saved a half-million by 40, and now lives a life centered around family, health, and freedom — all without working 60-hour weeks.
Plus, they talk about raising financially empowered kids, how to find your “big rocks,” and why budgeting can actually increase your creativity. Don’t miss this honest, inspiring convo full of actionable tips and hard-earned wisdom.
Preorder Andy’s new book, Own Your Time: 10 Financial Steps to Put Your Family First → https://marriagekidsandmoney.com/book/ (https://marriagekidsandmoney.com/book/)
Connect with Andy:
Podcast: Marriage, Kids and Money (Apple (https://podcasts.apple.com/id/podcast/marriage-kids-and-money-personal-finance-for-families/id1175746628) | Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/11jfSk9RItvX97BpTczZc6))
Instagram: @andyhillmkm (https://www.instagram.com/andyhillmkm)
Website: marriagekidsandmoney.com (https://marriagekidsandmoney.com/)
Connect with Kristin:
https://instagram.com/kristinsweeting (https://instagram.com/kristinsweeting)
https://instagram.com/dangerouscreatives (https://instagram.com/dangerouscreatives%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0)
https://dangerschool.com (https://dangerschool.com/)
https://kristinsweeting.substack.com (https://kristinsweeting.substack.com/)
Credits:
Fire Choir Band/Marie Hines: https://www.firechoirband.com (https://www.firechoirband.com/)
Jen Madigan Creative: https://jenmadigancreative.com (https://jenmadigancreative.com/)
1 Sept 2025TRANSCRIPT
213. Weaving Together the Wedding Industry and Philanthropy with Whitney Gorbett
In this powerful episode of the Dangerous Creatives podcast, Kristin chats with Whitney Gorbett—wedding planner, nonprofit founder, and all-around force for good—about how her business, Woven by Whitney Gorbett, blends creativity, community care, and crisis response. From teaching dance in Nicaragua to leading disaster relief efforts in her North Carolina hometown, Whitney shares how her work has always centered around gathering people and creating beauty out of chaos. They explore how wedding professionals and creatives can make a tangible impact through their work, what it looks like to balance heart-led philanthropy with a thriving business, and why building regenerative, community-rooted businesses is the future. Whitney also shares about her upcoming healing arts event Recede and how you can get involved in her mission.
Connect with Whitney:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wovenbywhit (https://www.instagram.com/wovenbywhit)
Substack: https://wovenbywhit.substack.com/ (https://wovenbywhit.substack.com/)
Recede – September 18 (https://givebutter.com/recedewnc)
Heimerdinger Foundation Fundraiser – September 27 (https://nashvillelifestyles.com/events/hope-healing-harvest-dinner/)
Connect with Kristin:
https://instagram.com/kristinsweeting (https://instagram.com/kristinsweeting)
https://instagram.com/dangerouscreatives (https://instagram.com/dangerouscreatives%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0)
https://dangerschool.com (https://dangerschool.com/)
https://kristinsweeting.substack.com (https://kristinsweeting.substack.com/)
Credits:
Fire Choir Band/Marie Hines: https://www.firechoirband.com (https://www.firechoirband.com/)
Jen Madigan Creative: https://jenmadigancreative.com (https://jenmadigancreative.com/)
Inside a recent episode
215. Soulful Art & Blank Spaces: Liz Allison's Journey Across Canvases
Published 29 Sept 2025 · Transcript excerpt
[…] I think if you are a creative person, you probably like a lot of things. And you're going to like fashion. You're probably going to love gardening. You're probably going to like cooking. You're going to like really beautiful documentaries. You're going to enjoy videography and photography and painting and fashion. Like, you know, all the things interior design. So I think niche down, it just, you know, it's I think the worst advice you can get creative. I think you need to feed yourself holistically. And so I was nervous as a photographer to post about painting. But I also got such great feedback when I did. […]
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