What if the biggest curveball life threw at you became the doorway to true freedom?

In this deeply moving episode of The Growth Invitation (S2 E17), Janette sits down with Nicole Engelmann, who shares how a melanoma diagnosis just after turning 30 shifted everything she thought she knew about life, fear, and freedom.

Facing cancer head-on gave Nicole a huge reminder — one that has been keeping her from mental overwhelm, fear of the unknown, and the limiting beliefs about what she “should” do with her life. Now, with over a decade of experience as a personal branding photographer, she channels that freedom and clarity into helping entrepreneurs step confidently into their authentic selves, even if they’ve always been camera-shy.Nicole’s story is a powerful reminder that sometimes the scariest moments become the ones that set you free.

🙋‍♀️ About the Guest:

Nicole Engelmann is a personal branding photographer and videographer with over 2,500 shoots and 11 years of experience. She helps entrepreneurs create authentic, story-driven visual content that builds confidence and attracts their ideal audience.

🔗 Connect with Nicole on IG: @londonbrandingphotos

🔗 Connect with Nicole on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-engelmann/

🌟 About Your Host:

Janette Wong is a Clarity & Transformation Coach helping high-achieving women navigate transitions and create lives that feel good on the inside as well as the outside. She’s also the founder of The Leap Collective, a space for purpose-led women to connect, reflect, and thrive.

🔗 Website: www.empoweringleap.com

🔗 Instagram: @empowerwithjanette