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The Sneaky Face of Self-Sabotage Let’s talk about self-sabotage… in disguise. It’s sneaky. It doesn’t always look like fear. It often shows up wearing a cute little outfit that suggests ambition, strategy, or being responsible. But what it is… is fear. And it sounds like this: “I just need to tweak my website a little […]

Mindset Challenge, Mindset Coaching

April 18, 2025

3 Meaningful Ways to Unmask Self-Sabotage

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felicia reed embodying confidence after breast cancer

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  How often have you told yourself, “I’ll do it when…” “When I lose the weight.” “When life slows down.” “When I feel more like I have more confidence.” “When everything is perfect.” Let me ask you this, sis—how long have you been waiting? As a premier Austin portrait photographer, I work with women daily […]

Portrait, Thoughts & Musings

April 14, 2025

The Powerful Key to Confidence is YOU!

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Why You’re Feeling Stuck and Not Going Anywhere Feeling stuck sucks! We’ve all been there. That frustrating sensation of wanting something desperately, putting in the effort, yet feeling like we’re running in place. It’s like having one foot firmly planted on the gas pedal, revving the engine with desire and ambition, while the other is […]

Mindset Coaching

April 12, 2025

Feeling Stuck: The One Thing Holding You Back

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Hey Love, Let’s get one thing straight: confidence isn’t something you stumble upon—it’s something you build. And no, you don’t need to be in your 20s, be a certain size, or have life “all figured out” to be confident. Especially as women over 40, 50, 60, and beyond—we’ve already proven our strength. Now, it’s about […]

40 Over 40, Portrait, Thoughts & Musings

April 7, 2025

Confidence Isn’t Found—It’s Built (Especially After 40)

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What does your belief system consist of? Ever catch yourself scrolling through social media or hearing about someone else’s success and feel a pang of something less than celebratory? Maybe a little envy creeps in, or the dreaded comparison game starts in your mind: “They have it all,” or “That will never be me.” If […]

Makin' Money Moves, Mindset Challenge, Mindset Coaching

April 6, 2025

Claiming Your Vision: 7 Powerful Ways to Shift from Jealousy to “That’s For Me” with a Renewed Belief System

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I wasn’t always a boudoir photographer in Austin, TX. There was a time in my life when I felt like I was disappearing. I was 21 when I married and 22 when I became a mom. My entire young adult life was spent caring for others—being a wife, a mother, and a student. I spent years […]

Boudoir

April 1, 2025

Rediscovering Yourself: How a Boudoir Photographer Empowered My Life

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That little voice inside your head… is it whispering doubts? “Is something wrong with me?” “Is this even working?” “Do I need to slash my prices?” “Should I just throw in the towel?” If the crickets are chirping louder than your booking notifications, the inquiries are ghosting you, and your DMs are gathering digital dust, […]

Makin' Money Moves, Mindset Coaching, Thoughts & Musings

March 31, 2025

5 Sure-Fire Ways Your Mindset Will Take You Through the Slow Seasons

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2025 Empower Over 40 Gala

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It took one year to bring this incredible vision to life. One year of photographing over 40 extraordinary women, ages 40 to 75, each with their own powerful story, beauty, and resilience. And on this one special night, we gathered together to celebrate them like never before. The Vision: Women Deserve to Be Seen As […]

40 Over 40

March 17, 2025

A Night of Celebration, Empowerment, and Sisterhood: The 2025 Women Over 40 Gala

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We often forget that the person who deserves our gratitude the most is the one staring back at us in the mirror Think about it—how often do you criticize yourself? How often do you notice your flaws, replay your mistakes, or tell yourself you’re not enough? If you’re like most people, the answer is way […]

Mindset Challenge

February 25, 2025

Change the Person in the Mirror, and Your World Will Change

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Sometimes, life throws us a curveball we didn’t see coming. This past week, I felt a deep sadness—a heaviness that settled in my chest, hard to shake. Like many, the results of the recent election weighed on me. I wasn’t just disappointed; it felt personal. It wasn’t about the politics as much as it was […]

Thoughts & Musings

November 18, 2024

Rising Above: Finding Strength Within When the World Feels Heavy

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