9. The Journey to Embrace Your Authentic Self

In this episode of the Idea to Empire Podcast, Chanaye Jackson and Anna Marie Burdette of DragonFly Rose discuss her transition from graphic design to photography and herbalism, emphasizing the importance of self-awareness, passion, and authenticity in business and personal life.

Anna Marie is a healer, writer, artist, and photographer highlighting the significance of self-awareness, passion, and authenticity in building strong relationships, navigating career choices, and finding joy in business and personal life. 

Anna Marie discusses the importance of choosing career paths that bring joy and passion while emphasizing the need for self-awareness, strong relationships with oneself, and effective communication. She shares her advice on pivoting and being honest with oneself about what brings true passion and purpose and highlights some tools for self-care and navigating through frustration and overwhelm. Anna Marie shares the significance of authenticity and self-love in creating thriving businesses and relationships.

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Key Talking Points:

• Self-awareness and a strong relationship with oneself are essential for effective communication and building relationships with others.
• Choosing career paths that bring joy and passion is crucial for long-term fulfillment and success.
• Being honest with oneself and pivoting when necessary can lead to finding the right path.
• Authenticity, self-love, and embracing all aspects of oneself are key to creating a thriving business and personal life.

Magical Quotes:

• “If you can communicate with yourself effectively, you're going to be able to communicate with everybody outside of you effectively.”
• “Just because you're good at something, if you don't have that passion behind it, it's not going to go anywhere.”
• “When we fully know and love and trust ourselves, we can show up in the world in a different way.”
• “You have to love it all because you are the one relationship, the only relationship you can never escape.”

Meet Anna Marie!
At my core, I am a healer, writer, artist, and photographer. I am in a transition away from graphic design and into herbalism and writing. I am also an event, behind-the-scenes, and wedding photographer based out of Maine.
Website: DragonflyRose.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anna-marie-burdette-2a128430/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dragonflyrosepd/



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