Good morning, dear friend.
Happy Wednesday.
Today is the 13th of December. I woke this morning at 5am and was scrolling through my phone as I waited for the kettle to boil on the stove top, Scott was taking his fried rice and chicken out of the fridge that I meal prepped for lunches, Tom was putting his boots on and about to walk out the door. I landed on a post that was giving the run down of the new moon for December 2023, the new moon happened on the 12th of December at 6.32am.
The new moon: Is a time to start something new, to plant a new idea. This is a time for fresh beginnings- the start of the lunar cycle and a great time for intention setting. Reach out, initiate a project, dream big.
Yesterday morning the 12th of December (I did not know it was a new moon), I had the same overwhelming feeling to sit at my desk and create much like I did when Remember – words for the beautiful mess that is motherhood came through me.
I spent the day at my desk refining, and spending time with what I have named.
THE PRACTICE – the practice is my suite of offers, services, products that I am creating within my business.
Definition of practice:
The actual application of or use of an idea, belief, or method as opposed to theories relating to it.
Or
The customary, habitual, or expected procedure or way of doing something.
This morning reading that post a little more trust in myself and my intuition slipped into place in my heart, because I had listened to that small whisper yesterday morning – “sit at your desk, open the window and let it be, 12/12 is a good day for this”.
When I got up from my desk in the afternoon before Scott and the boys came home from work I was energized and had a feeling of being settled in what I have created, as I was creating 12 weeks kept coming up for me, so I am trusting that the offers are potent for 12 weeks and that I will then be open to what comes next. I have set the boundaries of conversation, photography and writing and I am letting flow what wants to flow within that.
I am done with the push, the fight of what I think I should be doing, I am taking one step at a time and am taking notice of what wants to be created. I am on leave from the hospital for 15 weeks – it is time to double down on being open to opportunities, to truly understanding who I am in my business and what I am creating. I was saying to a friend today it is scary, exciting, empowering, did I say scary, and a relief.
So, what have I created.
I am in conversation on creating the podcast – Conversations from the Gap with Chloe Lodge. Click photo below to be taken to Spotify to have a listen to this weeks episode.
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I have created Wednesday Coffee – one hour of connection and conversation for women in photography and creative business every Wednesday morning, to connect, be in conversation. I will lead the space with conversation topics, or no topics at all and we will be women in a dedicated space for conversation to flow. It is $10 per week, and everyone is welcome.
I have created 6 journals, pdf downloadable journals a world of boundless creativity and entrepreneurial empowerment with 6 comprehensive journals tailor-made for women photographers and creatives. The curated collection of journals is more than just a set of notebooks; it's a holistic toolkit designed to fuel your business journey. Prompts crafted to expand thoughts, prompt curiosity, and guide towards a deeper understanding of business and personal identity. From unravelling the intricacies of money and marketing to celebrating the stories of women in photography, the journals are a one-stop solution to elevate messaging, unlock new ideas, and navigate the path towards high, most audacious dreams.
Pen pal mentoring IS BACK - 12 week unique service tailored for visionary women photographers and creatives in business. Pen Pal Mentoring is crafted for those who find solace and expression through the written word, providing a virtual space for you to dive deep into your dreams, goals, and the steps needed to make them a reality.
1:1 private mentoring: 1:1 Private Mentoring is more than just a service; it's your personalized sanctuary for accountability, planning, strategic action, and celebration. Imagine a space where we dive deep into the intricacies of your business, challenging old narratives and crafting new empowering stories around money, marketing, the 'why' of your business, social media, and your unique offerings. This is not a one-size-fits-all approach; it's a bespoke experience tailored to shape the future of you and your business. This is the offer that had women signing up again and again and again in 2023.
Women in business documentary photography sessions: In these 2-hour sessions, we go beyond capturing moments – we weave a visual narrative that tells the compelling story of you and your business. The sessions are a blend portrait and documentary styles, framing the details of your business and the passion that propels it forward.
Your business is a reflection of your dreams, dedication, and unique vision. The sessions ensure that every nuance, every story, and every achievement is immortalized through images.
Let me know what you think of the offers. Will you be joining me?
Have a beautiful week,
Love
Melinda.
Love this!!! A new time for you. 15 weeks off work, and doing what you love. xx