A riff (more relaxed conversational-style) podcast episode uncovering it's not the market, newbie photographers, or your pricing that's the problem -- it's your THOUGHTS that are the problem.

The good news is, you can change your thoughts and rewire your brain to start looking for the good evidence in your business instead of the negative.

Have a question for me that you'd like covered? Join my Telegram group (linked below) and ask away!

And don't forget to invite OPENNESS into your business and into your thoughts this coming week. 

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The better you take care of YOU, the better you are able to serve.

You can download my free Beautiful Boundaries PDF Journal by clicking here: https://tinyurl.com/42ey5z6j

Here are some examples of setting boundaries with yourself:

• Setting a work schedule and sticking to it (having work hours)
• Saying “no” to things that aren’t on your priority list
• Not taking on more client work when you’re maxed out
• Not overscheduling yourself with sessions and networking
• Not constantly giving free pictures or showing up anytime you are asked

Let's not forget boundaries in social media. As a photographer and business owner, it's hard to step away from social media. Having boundaries help get you out of numbing-out mode. Example from my own life - I only watch TikTok on Friday + Saturday evenings.

Other boundaries I had in my business were "No working on weekends". Yes, I know many if not most photographers love to fill their weekends, but at the time of this boundaries' creation, I was a single mom and weekends were valuable to me and I created the structure in my business to financially allow me to follow through.

Another one was a strict holiday deadline. I never did any holiday-themed images/sessions so my cut-off was November 15th. Anything after that would have to wait for January as I worked hard to make sure I could take off the entire month of December to enjoy my family.

The problem with social media? There are many problems, BUT, one of the big ones is you are constantly CONSUMING content when you are created to CREATE. By nature as a photographer you are a creative person -- don't forget to create more than you consume.

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Stay tuned for part two where I will incorporate some of my business policies into the podcast to help bring home the importance of business boundaries.

You can download my free Beautiful Boundaries PDF Journal by clicking here: https://tinyurl.com/42ey5z6j

Here are some questions to reflect on Boundaries in Business:

• What are the key advantages (for YOU) in setting boundaries in your photography business?
• How can setting boundaries increase your productivity as a photographer
• In what ways does setting boundaries help to improve work-life balance?
• How does setting boundaries demonstrate professionalism in your photography business?
• Can you think of a real-life example where setting boundaries has helped you achieve greater success in your business?
• How can setting boundaries improve client satisfaction?
• In your opinion, what are some of the challenges of setting boundaries in a photography business? How can these be overcome?

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Join me for The Darkroom Retreat for Women Faith-Led Photographers: https://darkroom.lenstolaunch.com/

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I tied my self-worth to my business for years and used my images as a vehicle for me to gain outside validation from others instead of sourcing it from the inside of myself.

Aside from the obvious, why is this not a good approach for a creative business owner? Let's discuss.

As discussed at the end of the podcast episode, if you have a question you'd like me to cover, please email wohphoto @ yahoo.com (remove spaces) 

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Join me for The Darkroom Retreat for Women Faith-Led Photographers: https://darkroom.lenstolaunch.com/

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DM me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/skye_wohphoto/

1:1 Private Coaching with Skye: DM me https://tinyurl.com/eky78xuk

It's not what you think, but I believe, it will be able to help you.

My not-so-secret go-to..the Sexy Dance Party. A powerful tool in my nervous system regulation toolkit and also, one of the ways I tap into my creative flow.

The Sexy Dance Party Playlist: https://tinyurl.com/3ad9f8p6

BTW, feel free to SING during your sexy dance party as singing helps "tone" the vagal nerve and help your nervous system become more resilient and flexible.

The Magnetic Photographer Playlist: https://tinyurl.com/yc44puk9
Standout song "Crows and Locusts" by Brooke Fraser - a brilliant work of art.

The specific song I talked about at the end: https://tinyurl.com/5n7kw7v6

Excellent article on Trauma in the Hips: https://tinyurl.com/yjzs9nhu

I am a somatic coach (referenced in the article above) and in the Beloved Workshop (linked below) I will be bringing somatic practices to help connect you to the present and to yourself.

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Join me for The Darkroom Retreat for Women Faith-Led Photographers: https://darkroom.lenstolaunch.com/

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Trigger Warning for today's episode (death-related).

Also, the debut of a well-timed f-bomb on the podcast. I'm not opposed to those as it is my favorite f-word but heads up.

Watch a demo on an EMDR light bar: https://tinyurl.com/2k6zunp7

Want to find an EMDR therapist in your area? Try https://www.emdria.org/find-an-emdr-therapist/

I'm happy to answer any questions by connecting with me on Instagram (link below) via DM. Happy Healing!

► Leave a review about the podcast and be entered into a drawing for a  one-on-one coaching spot with Skye ($297 value). Screenshot + send to [email protected]

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Join me for The Darkroom Retreat for Women Faith-Led Photographers: https://darkroom.lenstolaunch.com/

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What is visibility in business? It's about being on video, reels, or the like - right?

No, it's much more. And in my opinion, it's essential to running a successful AND satisfying business in 2023.

Let's discuss.

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Continuing with my journey of inner healing that in turn impacted every aspect of my business, cleared up the fog, and allowed me to step into that magnetic energy.

I share my journey (part 1) with EMDR Therapy.

It's not for everyone, and that's okay. It made a huge ripple effect in my life and I wanted to share the process for those who are curious, those who have never heard of it, or those who are on the fence, but afraid to dive in.

Want to find an EMDR therapist in your area? Try https://www.emdria.org/find-an-emdr-therapist/

Find your own squishy balls: https://tinyurl.com/4655vvb5

I'm happy to answer any questions by connecting with me on Instagram (link below) via DM. Happy Healing!

► Leave a review about the podcast and be entered into a drawing for a  one-on-one coaching spot with Skye ($297 value). Screenshot + send to [email protected]

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CONNECT WITH ME

Join me for The Darkroom Retreat for Women Faith-Led Photographers: https://darkroom.lenstolaunch.com/

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1:1 Private Coaching with Skye: DM me https://tinyurl.com/eky78xuk

Today we are talking about my second favorite F-Word. FEAR.

Not favorite as in I want to cuddle it and make out. But I know that fear often points to the desires I'm not allowing for myself in life or in business...or it shows where I am not walking in freedom from powerful feelings like scarcity and not-enoughness.

I'll show you what's in my arsenal against fear and I transmute it.

What's my first favorite f-word, well...I will say I'll be covering my third favorite f-word, FAILURE, soon on the podcast.

► Leave a review about the podcast and be entered into a drawing for a  one-on-one coaching spot with Skye ($297 value). Screenshot + send to [email protected]

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Join me for The Darkroom Retreat for Women Faith-Led Photographers: https://darkroom.lenstolaunch.com/

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Today's episode is a riff -- no notes, no outline, just me and my microphone, in my closet.

Break free from relying on outside validation and evidence to tell you when you are successful, on target or if you even should do something in your business.

Personal power is about DECIDING. You choosing to be all in and walking the path to that end result, even when the outside evidence may be showing you something to the contrary. 

► Leave a review about the podcast and be entered into a drawing for a  one-on-one coaching spot with Skye ($297 value). Screenshot + send to [email protected]

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CONNECT WITH ME

Join me for The Darkroom Retreat for Women Faith-Led Photographers: https://darkroom.lenstolaunch.com/

Join my new private group on Facebook, The Development Studio, for faith-driven female creative entrepreneurs and photographers: https://www.facebook.com/groups/developmentstudio

DM me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/skye_wohphoto/

1:1 Private Coaching with Skye: DM me https://tinyurl.com/eky78xuk