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Welcome to the Pursue Purpose Podcast. This podcast is for ambitious women who want to cultivate a meaningful life in the pursuit of their purpose. After achieving the highest level of academic success yet feeling unfulfilled, I was left wondering what was next. Through photography, I discovered my purpose in helping women feel seen, understand their self worth, and live their best lives. I quit my scientific career path for a life full of freedom and flexibility. And now I want to teach and ...
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How to Stay Motivated in the Pursuit of Your Purpose
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In this episode of the Pursue Purpose Podcast, I’m diving into what it really takes to stay motivated in the pursuit of your purpose—especially when distractions are everywhere and progress feels slow. I share how reconnecting with your why can help you move beyond busywork and focus on what truly matters in your business and life. From heartfelt s…
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Three Steps to Build Your Business Around Your Dream Life
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In this episode of the Pursue Purpose Podcast, I’m sharing a nine-month update since leaving my corporate job and stepping fully into life as an entrepreneur. I talk about the unexpected challenges I’ve faced, the wins that have kept me going, and what I’ve learned about building a business that truly supports the life I want to live. This episode …
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Description: In this episode of the Pursue Purpose Podcast, I’m sharing how you can stand out in a saturated market and build a business that’s true to you. I talk about my own experience navigating the crowded photography industry, what I’ve learned about personal branding, developing your unique style, and building real relationships that lead to…
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Ways that You Are Holding Yourself Back in Pursuing Your Purpose
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In this episode of Pursue Purpose Podcast, we dive into the mindset shifts that may be holding you back from fully stepping into your purpose. I share my personal journey of leaving a stable career in the biomedical field to pursue photography, the fears and doubts I had to overcome, and the steps I took to build a fulfilling and sustainable busine…
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Description: In this episode of the Pursue Purpose podcast, I share my personal journey of finding alignment and fulfillment through five actionable steps to uncover your purpose. Reflecting on pivotal moments from graduate school, career shifts, and motherhood, I discuss the importance of defining values, identifying unique skills, and discovering…
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In this episode of the Pursue Purpose Podcast, I’m sharing an update on my first six months since leaving my corporate job to run my business full-time. From navigating a slower-than-expected inquiry season to finding fulfillment in new areas like portrait work and mentorship, I’m opening up about the highs, the challenges, and what’s keeping me gr…
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How Motherhood Shaped The Pursuit of My Purpose
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Hey there, welcome back to another episode. Today, I want to talk about motherhood and how my path to motherhood shaped my pursuit of purpose and led me to where I am today. When I was little, maybe five or six, I told my parents I wanted to live in Hawaii and have five kids. They laughed and said, "Good luck with that." It’s funny because as I gre…
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On today’s episode of the Pursuit of Purpose podcast, I share about the financial prep and balancing act of my early months in business. With wedding season in full swing, it’s been a hectic but rewarding time, and I’m gearing up for a slower season to enjoy more family moments. Tune in for a quick update on managing finances, family, and growth as…
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FAQ: How did I know I was ready to quit my day job?
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Hey there! On this episode, I wanted to chat a little bit about a couple of questions that came up after I left my job and announced that I was taking my photography business full-time. The two big ones were: how did I know I was ready, and what did I do to prepare? In 2013, when I started photographing weddings, I was doing my PhD and thought it w…
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From PhD to Photographer - I Quit My 9 to 5 in Pursuit of my Purpose
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This is the first episode chronicling my journey from scientist to photographer. I got my PhD in Biomedical Science but left the lab for a life full of freedom and flexibility. My passion for my photography business has now given me the opportunity to cultivate a life that allows me to freely choose my path. Throughout my photography journey, I dis…
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