# Episode 166: Is It Just Me? Let’s Talk About the Slow Season

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Podcast: [Motherhood Anthology: Photography Education for a Business You Love](https://stenobird.com/podcast/motherhood-anthology-photography-education-for-a-business-you-love-5769829)
Published: 2026-03-24T09:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

If your bookings have felt quieter than usual lately, you are not alone, and you are not failing. In this candid, encouraging conversation, Kim sits down with TMA mentor Suzy Brown to talk honestly about what's really going on in the photography industry right now and what to do about it. Topics covered in this episode: Slow seasons are normal, and they're cyclical. Suzy shares why she no longer fears slow periods and what she's learned from years of watching the same patterns play out, including what she predicts for the rest of this year based on last year's trends. The difference between resting and giving up. Kim and Suzy unpack what it actually looks like to use a slow season well — whether that's building financial reserves, diversifying your services, or simply protecting your mental bandwidth. Managing anxiety when income slows down. Suzy offers a grounded perspective on nervous system regulation and why getting calm is the first step to getting strategic, especially for photographers whose families depend on their income. Creative ways to fill the gaps. From baby plans and gift certificate holiday promotions to corporate storytelling retainers, Kim and Suzy share real strategies they've used to smooth out the feast-or-famine cycle in their own businesses. The power of community when things get hard. This episode is a reminder that the women who have been in business longer have been right where you are, and they made it through. If you've been staring at an empty calendar wondering whether to panic or pivot, this episode is the permission slip and the practical roadmap you need. Tune in, take a breath, and remember: the other side does come. Check out Picture Perfect Rankings: Group Coaching: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://pictureperfectrankings.com/found-booked/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn…

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