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Creating a Life You Love

Creating a Life You Love with Shawndell Marks What does it really mean to “make it”? That question kept weaving its way through my latest conversation with one of my dearest friends, Shawndell Marks—a gifted musician, teacher, and…
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Aligning with Your True Self in Midlife

What if the life you built doesn’t feel like the life you want anymore?Aligning with your true self in midlifeThat was the question I didn’t know I was answering when everything in my world looked “successful”—yet…
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Embracing Change: Navigating Midlife with Confidence

Embracing Change after 40 is so important Let’s talk about something real—fear.Fear shows up in all kinds of sneaky ways, especially after 40. It can wear the mask of perfectionism. It can sound like, “I’ll wait until I have more…
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Transforming Fear into Fuel for Your Passion

What Tom Segura Taught Me About Showing Up After 40 Last night, I went to see Tom Segura live with my boyfriend—and yes, he was hilarious. But honestly? The biggest thing I walked away with wasn’t just a sore stomach from laughing. It…
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What to Wear for Senior Pictures

Style Tips for Girls That Shine on Camera Senior pictures should feel like you—authentic, fun, and full of confidence. As a senior portrait photographer in Baraboo, Wisconsin, I know how much stress picking the “right” outfit can bring.…
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Top 5 Senior Portrait Locations in Baraboo, Wisconsin

Discover My Top Senior Portrait Locations in Baraboo, Wisconsin If you’re searching for the perfect spot for senior portraits in Baraboo, Wisconsin—you’re in the right place. As a senior portrait photographer based right…
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Leading with Humility with Brett Topham

Leading with Humility with Brett Topham When I sat down with Brett Topham for my latest Unwritten episode, I knew we’d talk about city politics, finances, and community resources. What I didn’t expect was how deeply our conversation would…
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Lessons For A Soul Led Life

Lessons For A  Soul-Led Life from Amber Sweenor If you've ever felt like you're meant for something more—but weren't sure how to get there—this conversation is your reminder that it’s possible to change, grow, and…
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You Deserve to Be Seen

You Deserve to Be Seen: A Conversation with Kelly KendallThere’s something magnetic about meeting someone who just gets you. Kelly Kendall and I have more in common than photography—we both grew up on dairy farms, found…
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Dear Woman Over 40: You’re Not Too Late. You’re Right on Time.

Hey friend, I’ve been thinking a lot lately about fear. Not the kind that jumps out at you in the dark, but the quiet kind—the kind that lives in your chest when you're considering making a big life change. The kind that whispers, "Who…
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Overcoming Fear and Starting Over

Redefining “Go With the Flow” After 40 Are you facing a big life decision and wondering if it's too late to change? You're not alone. Many of us hit a point—especially after 40—when we realize the life we've built no longer fits.…
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Loving Me More at 44

 Why It Resonates with So ManyThere’s something about turning 40 that shifts everything. It’s not just another birthday—it’s a reckoning. A reclamation. A return to myself.At 44, I find myself in a space I never expected:…
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Invocation for Freedom, Flow, and Awakening

Today, I release the weight of doubt and fear.I am not confined by old thoughts, past limitations, or the illusion of being stuck.I see clearly now—I have always held the key to my own freedom.I surrender to the natural flow of life.The universe…
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Invocation for Divine Creation, Inspired Action & Business Growth

I call upon the sacred flame within me,The fire of divine creation, the source of infinite possibility.I open myself to the whispers of inspiration,Allowing ideas to flow through me like sacred rivers,Guided by my highest self, aligned with…

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Winter Senior Photoshoot at Cascade Mountain | Senior 2026 Winter senior sessions are a breathtaking way to capture this special milestone, and Peter’s winter ski photoshoot at Cascade Mountain was no exception! As a Senior 2026, he brought…
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Invocation of Steady Abundance and Divine Flow

 I call upon the energy of steady abundance, unwavering trust, and divine flow—The force that moves with quiet confidence, knowing that all things arrive in their time.The energy that is rooted, grounded, and patient,Yet ever-moving toward…
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Rising and Reclaiming Power

Rising and Reclaiming Power Today, I walk away.I walk away from the illusions that kept me small.I walk away from the voices that told me I was not enough.I walk away from the hands that took but never gave,from the weight of expectations that…
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Ode to the Toxic Man

Ode to the Toxic Man To the man who believes he is a savior.The man who thinks his mere presence can rescue women from themselves.Who wears confidence like armor and speaks in promises wrapped in certainty. The man who has convinced himself—and…
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A Womans Worth

Embracing Your Value Beyond the Surface For most of my life, I saw myself through a broken mirror—a reflection distorted by the expectations of others. I spent years trying to be what people wanted, constant people-pleaser,…
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The Beauty of Being Present

How a Heart and Soul Photo Session Can Reignite Self-Love The holiday season often comes with a whirlwind of activities, from decorating to gift-giving and everything in between. But amidst all the hustle, it’s easy to lose sight of what…
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Capturing Authenticity in Photography: Lessons from “Harper and Will”

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