Dec 27, 2023
Join Heather Lahtinen and Nicole Begley in this episode as they explore the profound impact of embracing and offering honest feedback. Drawing parallels between a not-so-great homemade soup experience and the photography critique process, the hosts share personal anecdotes, discuss the pitfalls of personalization,...
Dec 19, 2023
Join Heather Lahtinen and Nicole Begley in a thought-provoking conversation on the various metrics we use to measure success in our photography businesses. While money is a common yardstick, this episode introduces the concept of the NRV (Non-Revenue Values) and challenges the notion that financial success is the...
Dec 12, 2023
In this episode, we're delving into the final episode of our anxiety series, focusing on the cognitive distortions of "should statements" and "emotional reasoning."Cognitive distortions are the twists and turns in our mental activities that can lead us to perceive reality inaccurately. Should statements, a...
Dec 5, 2023
In this episode of the Flourish Academy podcast, Heather guides you through the art of catastrophizing, a cognitive distortion she admits to being particularly skilled at. Through engaging anecdotes, she unravels the tendency to magnify thoughts, creating scenarios that are disproportionate to reality,...
Nov 28, 2023
Join Heather Lahtinen in a powerful conversation with her longtime mentoring and coaching client, Karen Bartos. In this episode, Karen shares her transformative journey—from starting with family photography at $99 a session to becoming one of the most sought-after senior photographers in her area. Discover how...