With a commitment to personal growth, today’s featured Show Your Spark Alumni chose to push outside her comfort zone with a Spark Session, a luxury photography session. Not only did she try new things, but she also prioritized her desires, wants, and creativity which led to the discovery of newfound confidence and artistic portraits. What began as a mission to disentangle her self-worth from her productivity, she has also learned to dismantle her biggest insecurities- her self-image.
In her own words, her Spark Experience was “life-changing.”
Continue reading to learn more about how the Spark Experience has been a part of her commitment to personal growth.
“Decoupling My Self-Worth From My Productivity”
“For a long time I feel as if I’ve centered my personality around how hard I work and how much I’ve overcome (and that list goes on and on and on…). While I am 100% still proud of those aspects of me, I am currently on a journey of decoupling my self-worth from my productivity. I am transitioning from a mindset of “what I HAVE to do” to “what I WANT to do”. It’s certainly not easy, but at the moment I am most proud that I have gotten to a place of stability where I can focus on what makes me happy.”
“Pushing Myself Out Of My Comfort Zone”
“I’ve always been curious about boudoir photography, but never thought I’d take the leap to actually do it! When Lindsay called me to chat about potentially being selected as part of a promotion, I was like “Wait, is this real??” I think that was the first time I let myself feel excited about it. Once I booked, I was most excited about pushing myself out of my comfort zone and doing something so focused on ME and my wants, vision, and creativity.”
“Fully Embracing the Experience.”
“I was super nervous leading up to the session! I even vocalized that to Lindsay, and she suggested coming in for a wardrobe consultation prior to my Spark Session so I could get a feel for the drive over and the studio. I am SO glad I did because it took away so many of the “unknowns”-based anxiety that I had and let me focus a bit more on being excited. When I stepped through the doors I was ready to fully embrace the experience and lean into the expertise of Lindsay and Michelle. While Michelle was doing my hair and makeup I was very careful not to sneak a peek in the mirror. I’m not someone who does much makeup on a normal day, so I really had no concept of what I would look like after all of the different products were applied. I wanted to have a “WOW” moment, but I had no idea how big that “WOW” was going to be!!”
“I’m Beautiful!”
“There’s a tie for first place for my favorite moment of the day. The first was when Michelle spun me around in the hair and makeup chair and my jaw actually dropped. All I could think was “Holy shit, I’m BEAUTIFUL!” I have never felt that so deep in my soul as during that moment. I knew right then that I was going to have a blast all day.”
“We Were Making Art”
“My other favorite moment was when Lindsay brought my vision to life during my cinemascape scene. I had been dreaming about creating dramatic, colorful, striking photos, but wasn’t sure if I’d be great at communicating what I wanted. Lindsay 1000% understood the assignment and those ended up being my favorite photos – probably my favorite of me EVER. She showed me a few peeks on the camera, and I knew without a doubt that we were making art.”
“Life Changing”
“Even a few weeks after the initial “glow” of my session started to fade, I noticed that this experience has changed my self-image in ways that I didn’t expect. Certain things that were previously “non-negotiable” for me to go out in public suddenly don’t seem to matter anymore. For example, I wouldn’t have been caught dead in public without filling in my eyebrows or wearing a cropped outfit if I were bloated. If you asked me before my Spark Session if those things would change for me, I would have laughed in your face. Sure, I thought I’d feel pretty for the day, but to have completely dismantled some of my biggest insecurities? Life changing.”
“Unbelievably Grateful”
“I absolutely would recommend a Spark Experience with Show Your Spark to other women. It was a blast and I felt so comfortable the entire time. To anyone considering booking their own experience, take the leap!! I’m unbelievably grateful that I did.”
From doing to being, from lacking confidence to owning oneself, from hiding to living fully, this is the power of a Spark Experience to change lives for those with a commitment to personal growth.
If, like this Spark Alumni, are ready to push yourself outside of your comfort zone, try something new, treat yourself to a day all about YOU, and lean into improving your self-image, a Spark Session might be right for you!
Contact us to schedule a free consultation with a member of our team to learn more!
Remember, you are powerful, courageous, and one of a kind! It’s time to show your spark!
