In this episode, we talk about:

• Taking baby steps, and how they can evolve into a career
• Building and keeping confidence in yourself
• Originality vs. “Mainstream”
• Developing skills over time
• Growing your network in a new state

Hallie Jade Leonard is a New England photographer now based in Vermont who thrives “somewhere in the middle” between a mainstream and unique style (though I would argue that from my perspective, her work is incredibly interesting and full of life!). I met Hallie through a mutual friend and was immediately impressed at how she built up her business from scratch in spite of (and maybe even because of) what she calls “social anxiety.” The introvert in me was cheering for her through our whole conversation as we chatted about how she got started, gaining confidence, the way she views her own work, and her move away from her family to continue her business in Vermont.