Podcast Ep 337 - "Why Are You Hiding Your Work? Uncovering the Fear of Sharing Your Photography"

Flourish Academy Podcast

In this episode, Heather Lahtinen and Nicole Begley dive deep into the hidden fears that hold photographers back from sharing their work. They explore how societal expectations, self-doubt, and fear of judgment can influence photographers' decisions to keep their art to themselves. Heather shares her journey and insights from coaching in the Elevate program, including the incredible mindset shifts that have helped photographers achieve their business goals, land major sales, and show up confidently. Tune in for a heartfelt, insightful discussion on how to break free from limiting beliefs, find courage, and share your unique perspective with the world.

Show Notes:

• The role of “sneaky thoughts” and how they can dictate behavior without us realizing it.
• Insights from the Elevate program and recent success stories from participants.
• Real stories of photographers landing bigger sales and meeting ambitious income targets by adjusting their mindset.
• Heather and Nicole discuss the impact of family, friends, and peers’ judgments on a photographer's confidence.
• How to unpack the root of hesitation and determine if your fears are true or just a “thought habit”.
• The Teddy Roosevelt/Brené Brown quote about judgment and why it’s freeing to know people will judge no matter what.

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Connect:

• Heather Lahtinen: Website, Facebook, Instagram

• Nicole Begley: https://hairofthedogacademy.com/