Discussion of the hustle of balancing a full-time career while still being a full-time student, and how Lydia overcame societal expectations to follow her passion.

In this episode. Bree sits down with Lydia Swedberg, an accomplished cinematographic photographer, to unravel the journey of turning dreams into reality. Lydia, who began her photography career at an astonishingly young age, shares how she chose her passion over a conventional education path and crafted a flourishing business directly out of high school. This episode dives deep into the challenges she faced, the importance of self-belief, and the vital role of surrounding oneself with the right people.

She highlights the importance of self-cheering and celebrating personal achievements, especially when external validation seems scarce. Bree and Lydia share profound insights on the significance of mental health and creating a supportive environment for growth. They also touch upon the transforming power of aligning personal and professional goals, and how treating your business with love and respect can pay dividends in success and fulfillment.

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Key Takeaways:

• Balancing Business and Education: Lydia shares the struggles and triumphs of managing a full-time business while still in high school.
• Self-Celebration: The importance of recognizing and celebrating one’s own achievements, especially in the absence of external validation.
• Mental Health: Discussion on dealing with anxiety, seasonal depression, and the importance of creating a supportive environment.
• Aligning Goals: How aligning personal and professional goals can lead to authentic success and happiness.
• Support Systems: The value of surrounding oneself with supportive and inspiring individuals to foster growth and self-belief.

Notable Quotes:

1. "If they're cheering for me, like, girl, stand up, you gotta cheer for yourself too." – Lydia Swedberg
2. "I knew that my favorite cheerleader is myself because she's the only one who truly gets it." – Lydia Swedberg
3. "You realize so much quicker that you're living your dreams when you don't have people behind you telling you that you aren't." – Lydia Swedberg
4. "You cannot heal in the environment you got sick in." – Lydia Swedberg
5. "Being your own boss and your own coworkers and your own employee is a very lonely thing." – Lydia Swedberg

Resources:

• Lydia Evelyn Photography on Instagram
• Lydia's website

Dive into this episode to be inspired by Lydia Swedberg's journey of resilience, creativity, and entrepreneurial spirit. Listen now and join the conversation on how to achieve your dreams while staying true to yourself. Stay tuned for more insightful episodes of the Rebel CEO podcast!

About the Guest:

Lydia Swedberg is a talented cinematic photographer based in the Midwest. She started her couple's photography journey at the age of 13 and shot her first wedding at the age of 15. Skipping the traditional college path, Lydia turned her passion into a full-time career right out of high school. She is known for her stunning couple photography and her remarkable ability to infuse her work with genuine emotion and artistic vision. Today, Lydia is celebrated not only for her photography but also for her inspiring entrepreneurial journey and her strong social media presence.

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REBEL CEO PODCAST SHOWNOTES:  breeannakay.com/career-journey