Ep. 39 - Elevate Case Study: Building Confidence as a Business Owner with Denisha McCauley

Are you a photographer who overthinks every decision, picking up and dropping ideas, only to feel stuck with no real progress? Sometimes, it is not the lack of a good business model, marketing, or network that holds you back but rather the emotional and psychological hurdles in your own mind. If this sounds familiar, this episode with Denisha might be just what you need. Many photographers struggle with making clear decisions because they get trapped in endless thoughts and “what-ifs.” Maybe you have dreamed of scaling your photography business but feel held back by constant doubt. You are not alone.

Denisha once faced these same challenges. Before joining the ELEVATE mentorship program, she often found herself overthinking, which prevented her from moving forward in her photography career. Today, she is a thriving photographer specializing in capturing women’s portraits, helping them feel beautiful and empowered. In this episode, she shares her journey, insights, and the transformative impact that the ELEVATE program has had on her growth. Her story proves that, with the right support, it is possible to overcome mental blocks and build a successful photography business.

Tune in.

What You Will Learn:

• [00:01] Episode intro and what we have today with Denisha, an Elevate Member
• [04:39] How Denisha and Rhea met
• [07:49] Denisha’s photography business ups and downs before joining ELEVATE
• [11:14] Significant changes and milestones Denisha has realised as part of ELEVATE
• [12:45] Denisha’s blend of being a brand designer and photographer
• [17:19] Why having a coach is one of her valuable pieces of ELEVATE 
• [18:14] Things she is proud to have done in the past year with ELEVATE
• [20:32] Tips if you are struggling with setting beautiful editorial lighting
• [27:00] Is the ELEVATE mentorship program worth it?
• [31:00] Best ways you can reach out and connect with Denisha
• [31:24]Ending show

Standout Quotes:

• “The way you can become better as a business owner is also if you become better as a person.” - Rhea [18:55]
• “We all must make investments to grow. It all depends on how bad you need it.”- Denisha [27:04]

Stay Connected

Rhea Whitney

Learn more about Elevate here: https://elevate.rheawhitney.com/

Learn more about me here: https://rheawhitney.com/

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Connect with me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RheaWhitneyPhotography

Connect with Denisha

Website: https://www.denishamccauley.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dmccauleyphoto/