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While originally studying and working as a nurse, Mel Watt knew she needed a shift and decided to study a Diploma of Photography in 2009. Initially, Mel focused her photography business around kids and families.

However, a personally challenging time led Mel to pivot in 2019 and she found a new purpose in helping women celebrate who they are and reclaim their power through black and white, no makeup portraits.

In this conversation, Mel and I discussed:

• Mel's unique approach to photography, capturing the essence of her subjects through black and white, no-makeup portraits in a desire to simplify and uncover the true spirit within each person
• The challenges Mel faces with clients who are hesitant about her no-makeup policy. She believes in the empowering journey it offers and guides them through their fears to unlock their natural beauty.
• How Mel helps clients prepare for their photoshoot, choosing the best outfit and allowing them to express their personal desires for the session.
• The approach Mel took to pivoting into this style of photography and how she supported her mindset along the way
• Mel's favourite mantras, uplifting tunes and self-care practices, and how she finds joy in simple pleasures and connecting with nature.

You can find find Mel in the following places:
At her website: https://melwattphotography.com.au/, or on Instagram, LinkedIn or Facebook.

Mel is offering a special promotion to The Light Seeker's Lounge listeners of $300 towards a photography session, aiming to help women see themselves in a new and beautiful way. Fill out the questionnaire at: https://melwattphotography.com.au/activate-gift-voucher-sa/

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Website: annielove.coach

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Emily Osmond is an online marketing strategist and educator who supports solopreneurs to launch and grow online businesses, so they can help more people through their own expertise.

She does this through her online courses, which have helped more than 1,000 business owners across the world, her podcast - The Emily Osmond Show, which has listeners in more than 100 countries, and her events and retreats.

Emily has a Master of Communications degree and is a mum to a busy toddler (with another bub on the way).

In this conversation, Emily and I discussed:

• Emily’s personal background, moving from England to Australia as a teenager, the tragic loss of her Dad and overcoming personal challenges with her mental health - and the impact of those experiences on her business journey.
• The evolution of her business from agency model to using the data and consumer research to start her membership, the Modern Marketing Collective, plus running in-person events as an introvert.
• What Emily is seeing currently in the online business space and what we need to do to adjust, plus her advice for those just starting out in business.
• The challenges and learnings from balancing entrepreneurship with motherhood, especially as Emily had her business before having a baby, and how she's adjusted to having less time available.
• What Emily noticed in the online space which prompted her create her latest course: The 30-day Course Launch program (which I have now done and can highly recommend!), tailored to help business owners effectively launch their online courses

You can find find Emily in the following places:

At her website: https://emilyosmond.com/, or on Instagram, LinkedIn or Facebook.
Access her free resources: https://emilyosmond.com/free
Buy her courses: https://emilyosmond.com/programs
Listen to The Emily Osmond Show on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.

I'd love you to join The Light Seekers' Lounge Facebook group and continue the conversation! Click on this link to join: https://facebook.com/groups/mummalovelounge

Listen to the Mummalove Mix tape on Spotify.

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Website: annielove.coach

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I have recently re-certified as a Profit First Professional (which we have to do each year to ensure our skills are current and up to scratch!) and realised that means I've been certified for a whole year and STILL haven't shared with you exactly how Profit First works. Sorry for holding out on you!

So here's an overview of Profit First, the basic principles and how it works with habits you probably already have - no accounting degree required. I'll also share how you can set up your bank accounts to prioritise profit in your business.

Also mentioned in this episode:

Read Profit First.

Listen to Profit First on Spotify (free if you have a Premium account and you're the primary account holder)

Annie's website page all about Profit First.

I'd love you to join The Light Seekers' Lounge Facebook group and continue the conversation! Click on this link to join: https://facebook.com/groups/mummalovelounge

Listen to the Mummalove Mix tape on Spotify.

You can also find me on Instagram @annielove.coach
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Website: annielove.coach