How can embracing authenticity and investing in yourself unlock your true potential as a business owner?

In this episode of The Savvy Session, join us for an insightful conversation with Meka Hemmons, founder of SpiderMeka Portraits. Meka shares her incredible journey from working at Harpo Studios to building her own personal branding photography business. Throughout the conversation, she highlights the importance of authenticity, finding your passion, and helping clients feel comfortable in front of the camera. Meka's story is a testament to investing in yourself and aligning your work with your purpose, all while bringing joy and fun into the process.

Key Takeaways:

1. Finding Your Authentic Purpose – Meka explains how her transition from retouching celebrity photos to capturing authentic portraits allowed her to align her values with her work.
2. Building Confidence Behind the Lens – Meka’s approach focuses on making her clients feel seen, celebrated, and comfortable during their portrait sessions.
3. Investing in Your Passion – Meka shares how taking the leap to start her own business has brought her joy and fulfillment, proving the value of following your purpose.
4. Empowering Clients – Meka's unique style helps entrepreneurs and professionals showcase their personal brands through genuine, empowering photography.

Tune in to hear Meka's inspiring journey and learn how to embrace authenticity and passion to elevate your business and life!

Portrait Photographer “Spider” Meka Hemmons wields her camera like a heart surgeon’s scalpel, revealing deep truths and inner light. With 25 years’ experience in communication, branding, and human studies, she moved from celebrity retouching at Harpo Studios and The Oprah Winfrey Network to building a platform of artistry, consulting, and speaking to help everyday people celebrate their natural attributes and break myths within toxic cultural industries, proving that beauty is more than skin-deep.

You can connect with Meka Hemmons here:
Website: https://www.spidermeka.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/spidermeka/

How can harnessing your inner power unlock your true potential as an entrepreneur?

In this episode of The Savvy Session, join us as we sit down with Bertina Power, an author, speaker, and success strategist. Bertina shares her incredible journey from corporate roles to entrepreneurship and discusses how she helps others harness their inner power both personally and professionally. Through her diverse experiences in industries like real estate, construction, media, and consulting, Bertina provides invaluable insights on overcoming obstacles, aligning with purpose, and taking actionable steps toward success.

Key Takeaways:

1. Embrace Career Pivots – Bertina's journey highlights the importance of flexibility and adaptability in navigating different industries, allowing for growth and resilience.
2. Unlock Hidden Potential – Bertina shares strategies to help clients recognize their strengths, overcome limiting beliefs, and step into their authentic selves.
3. Prioritize Self-Care and Support – The discussion emphasizes the value of self-care and seeking help when needed to maintain balance and sustain success.
4. Align Purpose, Passion, and Gifts – Bertina explains how aligning personal values with professional pursuits leads to fulfillment and empowerment.

Tune in to discover how to unlock your unique power and embrace your entrepreneurial journey with authenticity and purpose, guided by the inspiring wisdom from Bertina.

Bertina Power is the Founder and President of Queen B Consulting, LLC and CEO of Queen B Construction & Rehab, Inc. She is a professional Real Estate consultant with over 20 years of real estate experience and new construction sales experience. Bertina is a trusted advisor in the urban real estate markets. She also coaches business professionals as a Success Specialist and is a highly sought-after coach.

You can connect with Bertina Power here:
Website: https://www.bertinapower.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bertina-m-power-59847511
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How can organizations effectively navigate change to foster growth and empower their teams?

Join us as we dive into an inspiring conversation with Cathy Ach, founder of Learning Paradigms. In this episode, Cathy shares her expertise in leadership, strategy, and change management, offering invaluable insights for women entrepreneurs and business leaders. Learn how to align your team, overcome resistance to change, and lead with authenticity as Cathy provides actionable strategies for navigating organizational transformations.

Key Takeaways:

1. The Power of Strategic Planning – Cathy emphasizes the importance of having a clear vision and strategy to unify teams and guide decision-making, enabling organizations to thrive during times of change.
2. Communicate the “Why” – Successful change starts with explaining the rationale behind it. Cathy discusses how understanding the purpose of change fosters buy-in from employees and reduces resistance.
3. Overcoming Resistance with Empathy – Cathy shares how addressing skepticism and resistance with empathy and clear communication can turn obstacles into opportunities for growth.
4. Leverage External Expertise – Cathy highlights the value of bringing in outside consultants to provide fresh perspectives and guide organizations through complex change initiatives.

Tune in to this insightful discussion and discover how to embrace change and lead your organization to success with practical strategies from Cathy Ach!

Cathy is the founder and President of Learning Paradigms, Inc., a consulting firm specializing in strategy, leadership development, and organizational change. She is recognized for her ability to work visually with clients in mapping out
complex business problems and in developing customized solutions to drive growth. With nearly 20 years of corporate leadership experience at BankBoston, Andersen Consulting, and Baxter Healthcare, she launched her business in 2000.

Cathy provides high-impact consulting and coaching services across diverse industries, including health care, pharmaceuticals/ life sciences, aviation, media, retail, and professional services, to clarify strategic direction, drive leadership growth, and enhance team alignment. LPI’s clients over the past ten years have included Baxter International, Walgreens, W.W. Grainger, Horizon Therapeutics, Starcom Worldwide, Kirkland & Ellis LLP, Takeda Pharmaceuticals and United Airlines.

Cathy holds a BA in Social Psychology from Amherst College and an MS in Learning & Organizational Change from Northwestern University. She is a Professionally Certified Coach (PCC) through the International Coaching Federation. Additionally, she is certified in the use of the TypeCoach Verifier Communication & Influence System™, the Leadership Circle Profile 360™, the Balanced Scorecard™, and Brené Brown’s Dare to Lead Methodology™.

You can connect with Cathy Ach here:
Website: https://learningparadigms.com/about-us/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cathy-ach-7b4731/
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