Looking great in photos isn’t just for influencers and models. Whether you're a business owner, public speaker, or simply trying to feel better in front of the camera, Christine Buzan is here to help. She's the founder of Look Good in Photos and the creator of the Pose Perfect formula, a step-by-step posing method that helps anyone feel more confident and look their best. In this episode, Kara and Christine dive into the psychology of self-image, how your confidence shifts over time, and why knowing how to pose isn’t vain, it’s empowering. They talk about navigating body changes, building confidence through competence, and how learning to show up in photos can change how you show up in life.

Christine also shares her journey from fashion assistant to viral posing coach with over 2 million followers on TikTok and Instagram, and how she’s helping people of all ages and body types feel powerful on camera.

Chapters:

(00:00:00) Christine’s Mission to Help Women Look Great in Photos

(00:03:10) Why First Impressions Online Start With Photos

(00:05:45) Her Career Path: From Magazines to Blog to TikTok

(00:09:30) Gaining Confidence Through Major Body Changes

(00:13:30) The Pose Perfect Formula and the LAAFFS Method

(00:16:10) How to Mentally Prepare for Brand Photoshoots

(00:20:00) Defining Power and the Meaning of “Ladies”

(00:22:15) Female Mentors Who Opened Doors

(00:24:45) Kara on Being Seen vs. Being Heard

(00:27:10) Christine’s Plans for Her Course and Live Speaking

(00:30:15) Making Business Shifts with Big Impact

(00:33:00) The Real Secret to Building Confidence

(00:36:45) How Visibility Changed Christine’s Self-Image

(00:39:00) Getting Ideas Out of Your Head and Into the World

(00:41:00) Where to Follow Christine and Get Her Posing Guide

The Powerful Ladies podcast, hosted by business coach and strategist Kara Duffy features candid conversations with entrepreneurs, creatives, athletes, chefs, writers, scientists, and more. Every Wednesday, new episodes explore what it means to lead with purpose, create with intention, and define success on your own terms.

Whether you're growing a business, changing careers, or asking bigger questions, these stories remind you: you're not alone, and you're more powerful than you think.

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