Deni and Annemarie discuss their experiences with human design and people-pleasing. Annemarie explained that she had recently discovered she is a manifestor, and her newfound understanding of her design has helped her make sense of her life and intuition. She also shared that she had been diagnosed with ADHD two years prior and that her journey of self-discovery and reckoning was ongoing. Deni, who is also a manifestor, related to Annemarie's experiences and they both discussed the challenges of breaking free from people-pleasing tendencies they had learned in childhood
They explored unique approaches to photography, business strategies, and social media promotion. The conversation also touched on conditioning, project launches, and their experiences with the Human Design System.
Annemarie clarified that while the interview wouldn't focus specifically on hypnosis, it would touch on self-discovery, which is a core aspect of human design. They also discussed their respective locations, with Annemarie being based in Germany and Deni in Chicago, and how time zones wont stop a connection.
Annemarie shared her experiences and reflections on the challenges she faced while growing up. She discussed her struggle with feeling responsible for others' emotions, her journey to overcome the victim mentality, and how she learned to separate herself from toxic friendships. She also talked about her creativity and how she uses her photography as a way to understand and express herself.
Annemarie shared her ability to perceive people's true nature and intentions, which she uses to identify potentially untrustworthy individuals. She also revealed her talent for forming deep connections with people, often becoming their confidante. Deni, who is also learning about human design, highlighted her husband's complementary traits, with her husband being a networker and adept at seeing the big picture while Deni focuses on details. The discussion also touched on the concept of manifestor energy and how it affects relationships.
Overcoming Intimidation and Capturing Essence
Annemarie and Deni discussed their experiences with people perceiving them as intimidating. Annemarie shared her realization that such feedback was actually reflecting the other person's insecurities, not her own actions. She further discussed her passion for photography, explaining how she captures people's essence and reflects it back through her images. This, she noted, is especially powerful when people see themselves in action, expressing their energy and passion.
Exploring Virtual Photography and Its Benefits
Annemarie shared her experience and enthusiasm for virtual photography, a concept she discovered that allows people to have photo shoots remotely through apps. She highlighted the approach's ability to help people feel more comfortable and confident in their own skin by encouraging them to embody different characters and stories during the session. Annemarie also mentioned that she uses this technique for branding, headshots, and family photos, and she further shared that she edits the resulting images into artistic portraits using Photoshop. Deni showed interest in understanding more about this new concept.
Deni expressed interest in trying it out herself, and Annemarie agreed to share a sample of her own work as an example. Both underscored the importance of embracing creative limitations and following one's artistic impulses to achieve truly distinctive results.
Embracing Creativity and Social Media Strategies
Annemarie emphasized the importance of embracing creativity in business and encouraged individuals to showcase their unique personalities. She and Deni discussed strategies for networking and promoting oneself on social media platforms. Annemarie offered her services as a photographer and artist, highlighting her competitive pricing and the value of regular sessions for business transformation.
Strategies for Promoting Change and Magnetism
Deni and Annemarie discussed strategies for promoting change and being more magnetic in their approach. They talked about the importance of asking the right questions, such as 'how?' instead of 'why?' and the need to create a container for the right answers to fall into. They also discussed their work cycles, with Deni sharing her experience of having short-term contracts followed by periods of rest and creation. Annemarie expressed her desire to figure out how to apply these strategies to her business and noted that she was unsure about the strategy for the time being.
Conditioning, New Project, and Podcast Plans
Deni and Annemarie discussed the concept of conditioning and how it applies to their work. Deni explained that she had learned to apply her abstract thinking to various situations, and Annemarie acknowledged that patterns can also be conditioned.
Deni shared her recent encounter with a reflector, a type she is yet to fully understand, and expressed interest in exploring more about them. Annemarie shared her experience of hosting a Halloween party with a diverse group of individuals, all of whom were of the different types in the Human Design System. They agreed to reconnect at a later date to discuss topics for Annemarie's podcast, "Love, Connecting," which she conducts intuitively.
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