What It Really Takes to Go All In on Your Creative Business After You're Ready To Step Away with Makayla Hopper
About this episode
Makayla Hopper discusses her journey from construction management to photography and the lessons learned about vulnerability and community in business.
Welcome to The In-Between Podcast. Today we have Makayla Hopper, founder and photographer behind MacMo Photo & Co., for a real conversation about entrepreneurship, community, and navigating in-between seasons. Makayla shares her journey from construction project management to going all-in on photography, the moment she almost sold her business, and how choosing vulnerability opened the door to deeper relationships and aligned growth. We talk about building a “business family,” trusting your instincts when things fall apart, and how a major setback — including a broken ankle during a pivotal season — completely reshaped the way she prices, structures, and sustains her work. This episode is a reminder that success isn’t just about hustling harder, but about consistency, community, and building a business that can support you through every season. What You’ll Hear: Makayla’s path from construction management to full-time photographer The chaotic mastermind moment that sparked a powerful business connection Why vulnerability builds stronger relationships than perfection Almost selling her business — and the choice that changed everything The lesson a broken ankle taught her about…
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