Book a Mentoring Session
Sign up for a mentoring session and let’s dig into the business side of creativity.
I’ve spent the last 5 years leading teams and building processes in fast-moving industries like shipping and fintech — and grew my photography business from zero in under a year.
Now I help creatives do the same: scale with intention, put the right structures in place, break through growth blockers, and shape a customer journey that actually works.
In the first session, which typically lasts ~2h, you will get:
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Direction — define your goals and set measurable objectives
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Growth Strategy — we will review the key blockers to growth and outline next steps
- Personal Support — honest, down-to-earth mentorship tailored to your journey
If you’re ready to grow without losing yourself in the process, I’d love to work with you.
- First session — 200€
- Follow-up session — 100€/h
Approach
I offer one-on-one mentoring to make sure each session is tailored to you. These sessions are not limited to photographers and can also be useful for creatives looking to grow in their industry or professionals navigating fast-paced environments.
You’re welcome to reach out via LinkedIn or Instagram if you’d like to align on topics before booking.
I can help you with:
- Structuring your approach
- Scaling existing systems
- Coaching on setting objectives and goals
- Reviewing your portfolio (if relevant)
- Looking at growth blockers from a new perspective
And I’m going to use not only my photography journey, but also my leadership experience from global fintech and shipping companies to help you grow.
Professional Background & Why Book My Mentoring
I’m Anna Chekryshova — a photographer and mentor with a background in leading teams and building structures in some of the world’s fastest-moving industries.
For nearly 4 years at Fintech company, I’ve worked as a Customer Success Lead and Payment Operations Team Lead, where I:
- Built and scaled processes for teams working with complex, API-integrated solutions
- Designed KPIs, roadmaps, and strategies
- Led change management initiatives and internal scaling projects
- Hired, coached, and developed high-performing teams
- Optimized workflows to balance growth, efficiency, and people
Before fintech, I worked in the shipping industry, managing operations and customer support teams. That taught me how to handle complexity, keep people aligned, and deliver under pressure.
At the same time, I grew my photography business from zero in under a year — shaping everything from brand and pricing to client experience and delivery. I know what it feels like to build something from scratch while balancing creativity with structure.
I tried answering some common questions below, but if you still feel unsure, just drop me a message with the questions you have in mind, either in my Instagram or in LinkedIn.
Questions and answers
What is the cost of the mentoring session?
The first mentoring session is €200. We usually spend extra time in this session, as it’s where we dive deep into the fundamentals of your business and identify the key blockers to growth.
If you’re a photographer, this can also include a portfolio and social media review. For other creatives and professionals, we’ll focus on building clarity around your goals, shaping a roadmap, and defining your next concrete steps.
Follow-up session costs 100€/hour — we can review your home tasks and explore any further topics where my experience can help you grow
What will I learn?
Each mentoring session is tailored to your needs. Before we meet, we’ll have a short exchange where you can share what you’d like to walk away with. Together, we’ll focus on the outcomes that matter most to you — whether that’s clarity in your direction, practical next steps, or a new perspective on what’s holding you back.
Some examples of what we might work on:
- Structuring your offers and services
- Pricing with confidence
- Building simple systems that support growth
- Reviewing your portfolio or social media presence (for photographers)
- Identifying and removing blockers to scaling
- Learning how to set clear goals and break them into action steps
- Mapping out a customer journey that feels natural and works
What if I don’t know exactly what I need help with?
That’s completely fine — you don’t have to have it all figured out before booking. We’ll start with a short exchange where you can share what’s on your mind, and I’ll guide the process from there. Together we’ll uncover what matters most and shape the session around it.
Is one session enough?
Most people leave the first session with a lot more clarity and concrete next steps. For some, that’s enough to move forward with confidence. If you’d like to go deeper, you’re always welcome to book follow-up sessions.
What if I’m just starting out?
Mentoring is just as valuable at the beginning as it is when scaling something that already works. If you’re at the very start, we’ll focus on building a strong foundation and making the first steps clear.
Will this really apply to me if I’m not a photographer?
Yes. The principles of structure, growth, and clarity apply to any creative field or even fast-paced industries. We’ll tailor the session to your specific goals and context.
Sign Up for a Mentoring Session
To sign up for the course or if you have further questions, fill in the form, or message me on social media