Life has a way of teaching us lessons from adversity, especially for women in their forties experiencing upheaval in their lives. From the loss of loved ones and medical challenges to experiencing significant mindset and relationship shifts, many women in their forties experience life-altering upheavals in their world perspective and life circumstances. These experiences often […]

Are women over the hill at forty? Our recent client says “No!”  That’s not all she is saying “No” to these days! After decades of prioritizing others in her life, Fierce After Forty participant Justene now embraces the idea of self-care through the setting of boundaries. For her, life after forty is just beginning. With […]

Many women, whether it is through nature or nurture, spend their younger years living with limitations. As they move into their forties, fifties, and beyond, they often learn how to live life without limitations – limitations on the value they place on themselves, limitations on the experiences they can have, and limitations on who they […]

From teenage pregnancy and the shadows of addiction to the grace of 18 months’ sobriety and the pursuit of lifelong learning, Spark Alumni QueenChiya’s story is a testament to the unyielding spirit of a woman who knows who is and confidently embraces every moment of her life through the lens of the serenity prayer.   Life […]

Listen up! Forget what, as children, you thought it meant to be a woman over forty! Today a new story is being written in the lives of women entering their fourth decade and beyond – one where women are stepping into their power, radiating strength, and wisdom, and living unapologetically. We designed the “Fierce After […]

Self-described as compassionate, friendly, and dedicated, at the age of 53, Mindi now her fierceness as a woman, wife, mother, and grandmother.  But it hasn’t always been this way.  In recent years, Mindi began to prioritize her own needs, helping her shed the weight of unrealistic societal expectations in her marriage, as a mother, and […]

Owning a business takes grit, determination, blood, sweat, and tears. It is not for the faint-hearted. At Show Your Spark, we love igniting our clients’ brands through branding photography in a way that displays our client’s personalities and businesses. Branding photography serves as the first impression for your business, so you want to make sure your […]

Are you ready to feel your best?  If so, consider a boudoir photography session. Women across all walks of life are reaping the benefits of boudoir photography, including feeling their best! But first, what is boudoir photography? The word “boudoir” comes from the french word referring to a woman’s bedroom or private room. Boudoir photography […]

Why would someone say, “Getting nearly naked improved my self-confidence”?   I’m so glad you asked!    The journey to self-confidence and embodiment can be a long one. Messages from our youth and society often leave us feeling at war against our bodies and disconnected from our physical form. Even if we once felt in tune with and […]

Woman in strappy dress with black backdrop and ring light. Photography by Lindsay Hite.