Empowered Coaching Sessions with Jaime Bugbee King

Episode Summary: In this inspiring episode, Elena welcomes her first guest to the Empowered Coaching Sessions, Jaime Bugbee King, a Portland-area family photographer and educator. Jaime shares her powerful story of transitioning from a burnt-out dental hygienist to a thriving full-time photographer and business coach. Together, they explore how investing in education, embracing a luxury client experience, and building a reliable lead-generation system helped Jaime replace her salary and step confidently into her role as a creative entrepreneur. Whether you're just starting out or feeling stuck in your growth, this conversation is a must-listen. You'll walk away with encouragement, tangible marketing tips, and a reminder that you're capable of building something beautiful and profitable on your own terms. What You'll Learn in This Episode: * Why mindset and identity work are foundational to building a successful photography business * How Jaime replaced her dental hygiene salary through intentional marketing and SEO * Tips for transitioning from side-hustle to full-time photographer, and later into educator Links & Resources: Jaime Bugbee Photography on IG: @jaimebugbeephotography [https://www.instagram.com/jaimebugbeephotography/] Jaime Bugbee Photo Coach on IG: @jaimebugbeephotocoach [https://www.instagram.com/photomarketingcoach/] Jaime's Education Website: https://www.jaimebugbee.com [https://www.jaimebugbee.com/] Apply to the Elena S Blair Mastermind [https://www.elenasblair.com/elena-s-blair-mastermind-application] Connect With Me: Follow me on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/elenasblair_photography/] Join my Facebook Community [https://www.facebook.com/groups/1823216771316654/] Visit my Website for More! [https://www.elenasblair.com] Subscribe & Review: If you loved this episode, make sure to subscribe and leave a review! Your support helps the podcast reach more photographers like you. 💛