What does it really take to build a creative business, raise kids, and protect your marriage—all at the same time?

In this deeply honest and insightful episode of Friendors, host Shawn Miller sits down with returning guest Erica Miller, photographer and co-owner of Young Hip & Married, to unpack over 15 years in the wedding industry, entrepreneurship through parenthood, and the realities of building a life-first business.

This conversation explores what happens behind the scenes of running a successful wedding brand while navigating marriage, childcare, burnout, financial uncertainty, big dreams, and constant pivots. From starting a business while raising young kids to learning how to work with your spouse instead of against them, this episode is packed with wisdom for creatives at every stage.

Whether you're a wedding photographer, planner, creative entrepreneur, small business owner, or parent building a business, this episode will help you feel seen—and better equipped.

• How to balance marriage, parenting, and entrepreneurship
• What it's really like to raise kids while running a wedding business
• The importance of defining your "why" as a business owner
• How Erica built a thriving photography brand alongside motherhood
• Lessons from working with your spouse in the same industry
• Why flexibility, flow, and communication matter more than perfection
• How long-term vision helps you survive hard seasons in business
• Why entrepreneurship can be a powerful legacy for your kids

✔️ Wedding photographers & wedding vendors
✔️ Creative entrepreneurs & freelancers
✔️ Parents building a business
✔️ Couples working together
✔️ Small business owners in the events industry
✔️ Anyone chasing freedom, flexibility & family-first success

Erica Miller is a photographer, entrepreneur, and co-owner of Young Hip & Married, one of Canada's leading wedding brands. With over a decade of experience balancing business growth, marriage, and parenting, Erica brings real-world insight into building a sustainable creative career.

Friendors features real conversations with wedding professionals, creatives, and entrepreneurs building meaningful businesses without sacrificing their lives.
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