In the age of social media, there’s a lot of pressure to gain instant virality online and appeal to a massive audience. But there are countless ways to achieve, measure, and define success. And it’s important not to underestimate the value that comes from growing your brand or business slowly and sustainably. Today's guest, Laurelyn Harrig is an entrepreneur, brand photographer, and strategist with a passion for supporting small, female-owned businesses. Over the past 13 years, Laurelyn has done the hard work of taking her photography business from being her side hustle (while working a demanding corporate job) to a full-time occupation. In our conversation, she recounts some of the biggest lessons she’s learned as a business owner and breaks down the five principles she recommends for growing sustainably while avoiding burnout — including setting boundaries and getting on top of your numbers. We also discuss the notion of having an impact, why you shouldn’t always monetize your hobbies, and how easy it is to forget that success doesn’t happen overnight. Today’s conversation is full of practical advice from someone who has intimate knowledge of building a business from scratch. Tune in for a powerful reminder that you shouldn’t let anyone define success for you and why it is possible to build a thriving business sustainably! No Straight Path's One-Year Anniversary We are celebrating one year of meaningful content, connection, and storytelling. If the No Straight Path Podcast has added value to your life, please consider contributing to the Kickstarter here. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Laurelyn Harrig on LinkedIn My Brand Photographer My Brand Photographer on Instagram My Brand Photographer on Facebook My Brand Photographer on Pinterest No Straight Path Podcast: Lessons Learned After One Year of Podcasting with Ashley Menzies Babatunde Ashley Menzies Babatunde Ashley Menzies Babatunde on Instagram Hubspot Podcast Network Rate & Review: If you enjoy listening to No Straight Path, please make sure you write a review and rate the show. It helps other listeners find the podcast. You can rate and review the show here. Thank you!