"Stories have to be told or they die, and when they die, we can't remember who we are or why we're here.” 
Sue Monk Kidd

Stories that matter

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Jalen Ventrone is the definition of a multi-passionate entrepreneur. I have loved getting to know her and when she booked a storytelling session I was so excited! She is fierce, grounded, and deeply committed to impact. As the founder of Raleigh Waxo, She Thrives 101, and Holistic Harmony, Jalen isn’t just building businesses, she is […]

“I make my own life& rules” Jalen’s Brand Session

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When Christina Kirkey (the leader of the Pink Empire Pinup) told me her brilliant idea for a slumber party vibe brand storytelling session to start the new year I was so excited! And it was- in true Pinup vibes- fabulous, fun, girly, and PINK! Our Brand storytelling sessions last year (building a Pink Empire, Pinup […]

Pinup’s Slumber Party Jan 2026

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When it comes to your brand storytelling session, the most important element isn’t the backdrop; it’s you. Always. But… let’s keep it real: the right locations can take your photos from “cute headshot” to “wow, this actually feels like my brand.” Thoughtful spots add depth, on brand vibes, more personality, and context to your images. […]

Fab Locations for Your Brand Storytelling Session (& Why They Matter)

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It was such a full circle moment for me to partner with the mayor of my community of Knightdale Jessica Day. Before moving to the Raleigh area my husband sent me a video of her speaking and we absolutely loved her vibe and started researching more about the community of Knightdale- we love the diverse […]

Mayor Jessica Day

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Shari Grigsby is the force behind the Unleashed Radiant Woman Retreat and she invited me to photograph her retreat in April and in November. We also had the opportunity to have a Brand Storytelling Session for her because while you need event images if you lead or plan events you also need brand storytelling images […]

Shari Grigsby Brand Session

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All-Star Dental Billing helps dental practices with all of their insurance and billing needs but what sets them apart is their faith and family first foundation. They serve their clients with excellence and want them to know help has arrived! The All-Star team wants their clients to feel like they’ve just met their new best […]

All-Star Dental Billing with Christine and family

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1️⃣ “I’m not photogenic.” (You don’t have to be, confidence + direction beats “photogenic” every time.) 2️⃣ “I’ll book once I get more clients.” (Bold visibility is how those clients find you.) 3️⃣ “I don’t have time.” (Investing in yourself is what creates the breakthrough you keep waiting for.) If you want aligned clients, confidence, […]

Top 3 excuses I hear for avoiding a brand storytelling session

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Kayla Brown, M.S., CCC-SLP, is the founder and owner of My Roar Therapy– a luxury private practice with a playful twist. My Roar solves the problem not just with evidence-based therapy, but by creating a space where kids can thrive, parents feel empowered, and families are reminded that they’re not alone in this journey. Kayla […]

Kayla Brown with My Roar Therapy

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Show up. Be Yourself. Attract Better-Fit Clients. You already have a brand story. It’s the intersection of: * How people see you.  * How people hear you.  * How people feel when they interact with you. The question is: Is it the Real You?   Not only is it more fun to be a brand that feels […]

Undiluted Brand Story Workshop

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