# She Built a Dream From Side Hustle | #23 (Alexa Englesbe)

An episode of [From Underdog to Entrepreneur: Building Dreams with Pat Miller](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1858680853), 14 May 2026, 53 min.

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What starts as a side hustle can turn into a life you never imagined. In this episode of From Underdog to Entrepreneur, Pat Miller sits down with Alexa Englesbe, founder of Alexa Lynn Photography, to unpack how she went from chasing a career in magazines to building a thriving photography business from the ground up. Through trial, networking, and relentless self-teaching, Alexa turned curiosity into craft—and craft into a full-time career. From Facebook groups to 26 weddings a year, Alexa shares the real journey behind building a brand in a saturated industry—and what it actually takes to stand out. In this episode, you'll learn: • How to turn a side hustle into a full-time business • Why relationships and networking drive growth • The importance of niching down (and saying no) If you've ever wondered whether you can build something of your own—this is your sign. ✨ Connect with Host Pat Miller Instagram thepatmiller11 Website patmiller.net Connect with Alexa: https://www.alexalynnphoto.com Instagram @alexa.lynn.photo Facebook: @AlexaLynnPhotos

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