Oh Hi, I'm Manali

 Business Coach, WEDDING EDITOR & DIGITAL PRODUCT MANAGER for
PHOTOGRAPHERS + CREATIVE CEOS

Your local Computer Science & Cognitive Science Major turned wedding photographer turned multipassionate creative entrepreneur!

Now I'm on a mission to help creatives grow their passion into a thriving & sustainable business with 1:1 coaching, private editing, and digital product launch support!


My heart will always be to give back to photographers and creatives like you to help make your journey jussstttt a tad easier.

CAT MOM to KEEGS, systems nerd, cheerer OF business SUCCESS WITH bubbly

It Feels Like Justtt Yesterday...

High School: Picked Up A Camera
Taught Myself Manual & Film

Photographed My 
First Paid Senior Session 

Photographed My First Wedding!

Graduated With A Computer Science And Cognitive Science Double 
Worked at Accenture as  Tech Consultant

*Officially* Started My
Business β€” Yay for an LLC!

πŸŽ‰ Went Full-Time Just 11
Months Later

Moved to Charlottesville
Started Coaching Other Photographers & Offering Digital Templates

πŸ’‘ Created & Launched My First Course
Started Speaking at Creative Conferences

Started Offering Brand Photography, Editing & Integration Work for CEOs

🫢🏽 Livin' the dream in Cinci/NKY

Moved to Cincinnati
Created The Free & Fulfilled 
Hybrid 1:1 Editing & Coaching Program

2009

2013

2015

2017

2018

2019

2018

2020

2020-2021

2024+

2023

ONCE UPON A TIME...

I went through the same struggles of figuring out how to use manual mode, confidently posing clients & piecing together the business side of things

I went through the same struggles of figuring out the business side of running a photography business & launching my first set of digital projects and course

Maybe you're going through the same stages of business - with similar thoughts that I had: 
- "Am I good enough?!"
- "How do people manage everything behind the scenes?"
- "I wish I had more time every day!! Wish I had a Time-Turner..."

But I know what's possible on the other end - I DID go full-time in my business just 11 months after I started, after all!

I know it's possible for you to triple your income & turn your passion into your dream job because I've done it! And I wholeheartedly believe that you have what it takes to do the same! 

Cheers, friends!

From charging $600 for my first wedding to over $5k and went full-time within 1 year of starting!

There was no ONE thing that led to my success - but I can tell you that building confidence through education and coaching was KEY!

Today my zone of genius looks more like equipping & encouraging creatives like you to become more confident behind your creative business!

I'm an open book with everything I've learned over the past few years as a wedding & creative business owner.

Whether it's empowering you with coaching, or helping you tackle your LR queue β€” I'm here to support you behind the scenes of your business from busy season to your next launch.

I solemnly swear to show up and support your business like it's my own. 

Enneagram 4w3, Manifesting Generator, Efficiency Afficionado, Cat Mom, Business & Strategy Enthusiast

Top: Fave food. Left, my fave accessory. Right: Do cats count as desk accessories? Keegan def does!

TRUE STORY, I WENT...

where I stand on all the *truly* important things

THE QUIZ

GO TO COFFEE ORDER

Hazelnut Cap

MOST LIKELY ON MY DESK

Keegs My Cat & Simplified Planner

CONSIDERED A LOCAL

New York City - my brother lives there!

alternate universe job:

Project Manager, or Copywriter

favorite place i've been:

Paris, France

drink of choice

Kentucky Mule

CAN'T LIVE WITHOUT

Summer Fridays Lip Balm & A Candle

usually craving

Boom Chicka Pop

beach vs mountains

Beach, all day erryday!

favorite show to binge

Greys, Suits, White Collar

MY *REALLY* OFFICIAL BIO - the TLDR; VERSION

I'm Manali, and I spend my time helping growing creative entrepreneurs become confident behind their business. My mission is to empower creatives to thrive with 1:1 business coaching, wedding editing, digital product management and systems-based education. I'm multi-passionate and here to help you grow a life & business full of freedom & fulfillment with a sustainable schedule. You can most often find me cuddling with Keegs 🐱, sipping a hazelnut cappuccino, on the river kayaking or enjoying a glass of wine with charcuterie around the Cincinnati/Covington area! 

"She truly cares so much about your success as a business owner, and about your wellbeing as a person"

Being a creative entrepreneur can be very overwhelming. I let [Manali] know what my top 3 goals were for the upcoming quarter, along with my work hours and current workload.

She created a beautifully organized and detailed plan for me to follow each day. I was blown away by her ability to map it all out in a way that made each task feel simple and not overwhelming. She even sent me a detailed video, walking me through the plan. It's given me the accountability I needed to get things done! It feels so good to go into the next quarter in my business with a solid plan for my time and clear goals to accomplish.

 So many times, I have said, "I wish someone would just tell me what to do next!" and now I have found someone who will do just that! Manali is so kind, helpful, and encouraging. She truly cares so much about your success as a business owner, and about your wellbeing as a person.

If you feel stuck in your business, she's the girl who will help you take the actions you need to get to where you want to go. I am so grateful for her, and I plan to use her services again and again! ❀️

Being a creative entrepreneur can be very overwhelming. There are so many things to accomplish, and so many different ways we could spend our precious time and energy. I let [Manali] know what my top 3 goals were for the upcoming quarter, along with my work hours and current workload.

She created a beautifully organized and detailed plan for me to follow each day. I was blown away by her ability to map it all out in a way that made each task feel simple and not overwhelming. She even sent me a detailed video, walking me through the plan. And having "due dates" on my tasks has given me the accountability I needed to get things done!

It feels so good to go into the next quarter in my business with a solid plan for my time and clear goals to accomplish.


 So many times, I have said, "I wish someone would just tell me what to do next!" and now I have found someone who will do just that! Manali is so kind, helpful, and encouraging. She truly cares so much about your success as a business owner, and about your wellbeing as a person.

If you feel stuck in your business, she's the girl who will help you take the actions you need to get to where you want to go. I am so grateful for her, and I plan to use her services again and again! ❀️

–ELENA S, 2024 QUARTERLY QUICKSTART COACHING CLIENT

client love

COACHING THIS WAY!

SUPER FUN
FACTS

NOW FOR THE IMPORTANT STUFF

01

I started photographing weddings 6 years ago & went full-time in my business within 1 year

02

I charged $600 for my first wedding and grew to photographing $5k+ weddings in just 2 years

03

I was a Computer Science + Cognitive Science double major so I learned all I know about business through coaching + education

04

I LOVE being an entrepreneur - I get to be equally creative and strategic. Plus it comes with travel perks πŸ˜‰ and daily cuddles with Keegs 🐱

REMEMBER:

It’s never too late
to create your
Dream
business and life without sacrificing your 

I'm IN! let's work together

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