From Shy to Shining: The Confidence Creator Emma Wood EP16

Emma Wood, confidence creator, is sharing her inspiring journey from shy to shining (as she likes to teach!). Emma discusses her experiences with bullying, her transition into photography, and how she empowers others through her work, including her upcoming book that offers practical exercises and stories to help women build confidence. The conversation delves into overcoming fears, supporting loved ones through mental health challenges, and the importance of celebrating small wins in the journey of self-discovery and growth. In this engaging conversation, Emma Wood, a Confidence Creator, and Melanie Wakelin discuss the journey of overcoming personal fears, particularly in the context of fitness and photography. They explore how small steps, like going to the gym or participating in boudoir photography, can lead to significant transformations in self-confidence and personal growth. Emma shares her experiences with clients who have found empowerment through boudoir, while also addressing the importance of community and vulnerability in the process of self-discovery. The conversation culminates in Emma's own journey of moving to Canada and the challenges she faced in building a new life and business.

Guest Bio:

Emma Wood has fumbled her way to a confident existence having struggled with shyness through the majority of her life.

Now in her forties, she has realised how she got to where she wanted to be, and is ready to share her confidence-creating story, to help YOU go from shy to shining!

She is a published self-taught boudoir and personal branding photographer, certified makeup artist, published author, and two-time award-winning entrepreneur.

With her 10+ professional years behind the camera and a whole lifetime of learning to love who she is, she has made it her mission to encourage women to have a healthy and positive relationship with themselves.

To give women the continued self-love support they need beyond her studio, she created a supportive online community, hosts events and adventures, and published two personal development books.

Emma, originally from West Yorkshire, England, lives with her hubby and family of fur-babies in the countryside of Parkland County, Alberta, Canada.

Episode References:

Subscribe to the Activate & Illuminate Newsletter (for BONUS content and more): LET’S GET ACTIVATED

Connect with Emma Wood:

Website: www.prettyasapicture.ca

Instagram: www.instagram.com/prettyasapicturephotography

Facebook: www.facebook.com/PrettyasapicturePhotographybyEmmaWood

Connect with Melanie:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/activateandilluminate/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/activateandilluminate

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@activateandilluminatewithmel

Substack: https://substack.com/@activateandilluminate

Website: https://activateandilluminate.com/

Contact Us: [e-mail]

Melanie’s Businesses:

LifeVantage Representative: .css-j9qmi7{display:-webkit-box;display:-webkit-flex;display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;-webkit-flex-direction:row;-ms-flex-direction:row;flex-direction:row;font-weight:700;margin-bottom:1rem;margin-top:2.8rem;width:100%;-webkit-box-pack:start;-ms-flex-pack:start;-webkit-justify-content:start;justify-content:start;padding-left:5rem;}@media only screen and (max-width: 599px){.css-j9qmi7{padding-left:0;-webkit-box-pack:center;-ms-flex-pack:center;-webkit-justify-content:center;justify-content:center;}}.css-j9qmi7 svg{fill:#27292D;}.css-j9qmi7 .eagfbvw0{-webkit-align-items:center;-webkit-box-align:center;-ms-flex-align:center;align-items:center;color:#27292D;}