• Why it's ok to to approach photography with a 'design mindset' instead of a 'fine art' mindset and what that actually means 
• How Alethea bridged the transition from learning film photography first to mastering a DSLR camera after becoming a mom
• The need of the creative to 'make with their hands' and how Alethea has transitioned that sentiment throughout her various creative projects.
• Alethea shares her tips for using a camera as a family connector and not a disruptor.

Find Alethea HERE: http://www.photosanity.com/

HOMEWORK: Momtographie is back! If you're struggling with photos that are blurry, dark or dull, too bright, or out of focus then I can help. 

After years of experimentation, practice, and having someone show me the ins and out of technical photography -- I finally mastered manual mode.

Now, I've taken my expertise in teaching and my passion for photography to develop a system that breaks down technical photography in a way that will quickly build your confidence behind the lens.

Learn more HERE: www.berylaynyoung.com/momtographie-online

Find Dan HERE: http://shifter.media/

HOMEWORK: Momtographie is back! If you're struggling with photos that are blurry, dark or dull, too bright, or out of focus then I can help. 

After years of experimentation, practice, and having someone show me the ins and out of technical photography -- I finally mastered manual mode.

Now, I've taken my expertise in teaching and my passion for photography to develop a system that breaks down technical photography in a way that will quickly build your confidence behind the lens.

Learn more HERE: www.berylaynyoung.com/momtographie-online

• The positive spin on leaping before you're ready and the value in taking people on your creative journey with you. 
• How Courtney uses her photography journey to SERVE both herself and others
• How being creative even if when you don't FEEL creative can push you in your personal development. 
• And The habit you need to start if you're stuck in a creative rut. 

Find Courtney HERE: http://clickitupanotch.com/

HOMEWORK: Momtographie is back! If you're struggling with photos that are blurry, dark or dull, too bright, or out of focus then I can help. 

After years of experimentation, practice, and having someone show me the ins and out of technical photography -- I finally mastered manual mode.

Now, I've taken my expertise in teaching and my passion for photography to develop a system that breaks down technical photography in a way that will quickly build your confidence behind the lens.

Learn more HERE: www.berylaynyoung.com/momtographie-online

Beryl sits down today with Tracey Clark, a photographer, writer and mother of 2 exceptional daughters. She is the founder of ShutterSisters.com and the author of 4 books including her most recent Elevate the Everyday: A Photographic Guide to Picturing Motherhood.

Tracey loves nothing more than to share with others insights and inspiration through classes, gatherings and events and believes that perspective—and love—changes everything.

On this episode Tracey and I chat about

• Fear in creativity and how to be brave, vulnerable, and open to the journey
• Why community is the MOST important piece of the creative process.
• How honoring your inner voice and entering unknown territory is the key to being true to yourself and creating amazing work.
• The importance of living fully in your truth and honoring that truth through all of life's transitions.

Tracey was one of my first inspirations and guides on my creative journey, and I can't wait for you to listen in to our conversation.

Find Tracey HERE: www.traceyclark.com/classes

HOMEWORK: Momtographie is back! If you're struggling with photos that are blurry, dark or dull, too bright, or out of focus then I can help. 

After years of experimentation, practice, and having someone show me the ins and out of technical photography -- I finally mastered manual mode.

Now, I've taken my expertise in teaching and my passion for photography to develop a system that breaks down technical photography in a way that will quickly build your confidence behind the lens.

Learn more HERE: www.berylaynyoung.com/momtographie-online

Next week will be PHOTOGRAPHY WEEK on the podcast! We'll be re-airing some of our favorite episodes with photographer friends. We'll also be teaching our favorite FREE photo class, One Ingredient Fix. Want to sign up to join class? We start Monday 2/20! 

http://www.berylaynyoung.com/oneingredientfix/

On the minisode today Beryl shares 3 simple(non photographic) ways to jumpstart your creativity. 

Remember, the journey to your creative self is never far. 

Today Beryl is sitting down with Jeanette Nyberg -- a blogger, artist, and creativity pusher. She splits her time between her art blog, Craftwhack, and her lifestyle and humor blog, Lifewhack. She is the author of Tangle Art and Drawing Games for Kids, a fun drawing book that is absolutely not just for kids.

Jeanette and Beryl had such a lovely conversation about fulfillment as a creative mom. She shares:

• Her transition from life as a working artist to life as a mom and how that opened the door for new ways of finding her creativity.
• The importance for moms and women to give themselves permission to go ‘off duty’ and create art or make crafts outside of the realm of being a parent.
• She’ll also introduce you to Tangle Art and share how it can be a form of fun and meditation for both kids and grownups alike!

Find Jeanette here: Craftwhack and Lifewhack

HOMEWORK: Beryl has two fun and FREE opportunities to work together in the coming weeks. First of all, the free mini class, One Ingredient Fix, returns on February 20th. In one week she'll teach you the key ingredient needed to change how you approach taking photos of your family and improve your picture taking right away.

Head over to www.berylaynyoung/oneingredientfix/ to register.

Did you know we also have a completely free community group on Facebook where you can come connect, play, and have fun with other creative moms?

Our 52 Moments Recapture Self community is a place where photography, creativity, and motherhood collide. Join the community at this link, say hello, and look for our live video chats each Wednesday and new weekly photo prompts every FRIDAY: http://www.berylaynyoung.com/community

Each week in our free 52 Everyday Moments Facebook Community, Beryl hosts a weekly live chat. This week's topic: The relationship between guilt & self care

Beryl give advice for how to take care of yourself even when guilt is weighing you down. 

Plus Beryl shares a few details about this year's brand new 'Recapture Self Village'. Want to be one of the first to know when it's ready? Start with this free mini class while you wait and the rest will be available REALLY soon! 

Click HERE: 

http://www.berylaynyoung.com/time/

Today Beryl is sitting down with Lauren Lim, co-founder of the photography education blog Photography Concentrate. She’s a photographer, teacher, and all-around fun loving person! With her husband and two young kids, she loves traveling, exploring, and of course, documenting what they see!

On today's show Lauren and Beryl talk about: 

• The surprising path being creative led Lauren down -- and how it completely changed the trajectory of her life.
• Her process of redefining creativity after thinking she would need to be a lawyer or doctors to find success.
• How travel can expand our creative horizons, help us reframe our expectations, and gift us a fresh perspective.
• The relationship between dreams and fear and how they can and do co-exist.

 Find Lauren here: http://photographyconcentrate.com/

HOMEWORK: I've got two fun and FREE opportunities for us to work together in the coming weeks. First of all my favorite free mini class, One Ingredient Fix, returns on February 20th. In one week I’ll teach you the key ingredient needed to change how you approach taking photos of your family and improve your picture taking right away.

Head over to www.berylaynyoung/oneingredientfix/ to register.

Did you know we also have a completely free community group on Facebook where you can come connect, play, and have fun with other creative moms?

Our 52 Everyday Moments Recapture Self community is a place where photography, creativity, and motherhood collide. Join the community at this link, say hello, and look for our live video chats each Wednesday and new weekly photo prompts every FRIDAY: http://www.berylaynyoung.com/community

Each week in our free 52 Everyday Moments Facebook Community, Beryl hosts a weekly live chat. This week's topic: DREAMS (and how to keep on dreaming after becoming a mom). 

Beryl give 3 tips for living your best life as a parent and opening the door to your dreams, purpose, and overall fulfillment. 

Plus Beryl shares a few details about this year's upcoming Resonate Retreat.

Curious to hear more? Click HERE: http://www.berylaynyoung.com/2017/02/02/say-yes-to-dreams-say-yes-to-space-say-yes-to-you/

Today Beryl is sitting down with Kwame Whyte, a single mother of a teenage daughter and three furbabies. Recently unemployed, Kwame spends her days immersed in her creative world. She manages the lifestyle blog, misskwame76.com; which as of January 1 2017 has morphed into a platform for her to share her vegan journey. When Kwame isn't looking for a new job or working on her blog, she can be found in her kitchen whipping up a delicious vegan meal.

On today’s show Kwame and Beryl have such a great conversation. You’ll hear:

• Kwame’s story of grief and how that opened up her path to leaning into fear and being more creative.
• How she came to the conscious choice to make her blog a purely creative outlet and not a ‘business’
• Plus Kwame will share her journey to embracing a vegan lifestyle and how her creativity shines through in each meal she makes for her family.

 HOMEWORK: 

I’ve got two fun and FREE opportunities for us to work together in the coming weeks. First of all my favorite free mini class, One Ingredient Fix, returns on February 20th. In one week I’ll teach you the key ingredient needed to change how you approach taking photos of your family and improve your picture taking right away.

Head over to www.berylaynyoung/oneingredientfix/ to register.

Did you know we also have a completely free community group on Facebook where you can come connect, play, and have fun with other creative moms?

Our 52 Everyday Moments Recapture Self community is a place where photography, creativity, and motherhood collide. Join the community at this link, say hello, and look for our live video chats each Wednesday and new weekly photo prompts every FRIDAY: http://www.berylaynyoung.com/community

Today Beryl is chatting with Amy Tripple, a professional photography of 9 years who has approached photography as she's approached her life… with enthusiasm, creativity, and love. As a mom of three children she knows why photography matters: moments captured are moments preserved. Amy and her husband Jonathan are a full-time team, working to provide the best photography experience in the Chicagoland area.

Amy's work has been featured in:

• Parents Magazine
• Professional Photographers of America Magazine
• Daily Candy
• People Magazine
• Cool Mom Picks

On this week’s episode Amy and Beryl talk about:

• How releasing the labels we set for ourselves can unlock doors of our creativity we didn’t even realize existed.
• Amy’s ultimate creative rut and how that actually led to an evolution and expansion of her creative business.
• The importance of staying open to collaboration with others to live a more connected purpose filled life.
• And for the readers out there we also share a few books that are inspiring each of us right now when it comes to living a life of creativity and connection!

HOMEWORK: Snap a photo that shows how you're STAYING OPEN this week. Come follow 'berylaynyoung' on Instagram. Use the #recaptureself hashtag when you post. Beryl will share out some of your posts this week! 

Find Amy here: https://www.amytripple.com/

Did you know we also have a completely free community group? Our 52 Moments Recapture Self community is a place where photography, creativity, and motherhood collide. Join the community at this link, say hello, and look for our live video chats each Wednesday and new weekly photo prompts every FRIDAY:http://www.berylaynyoung.com/community

Today Jen and I chat Freshness when it comes to our creativity. We'll share insights on starting and making the most of a photo project this year + invite you to join our completely free creative community on Facebook to stay accountable and inspired this year! 

Join the 52 Everyday Moments Recapture Self Community HERE: http://www.berylaynyoung.com/community

I believe in the power of magical and radical transformations. Not the kind where you end up a completely different version of yourself than where you started. But the kind where you don’t recognize yourself because you end up the very best version of yourself imaginable.

That's what happened when Kate approached me last year curious and anxious about exploring and learning photography.

A registration at a local Momtographie class got the ball rolling and soon after she approached me with a fire, determination, and passion to transform her learning into a new career path.

Now a year later Kate has quit her 'safe' job in education, is about to move to a new state, and is mothering the most adorable 1 year old while growing and expanding her photography business.

A few weeks ago on the Recapture Self Podcast you heard me sit down with my coach Joanna as we did a vulnerable session together.

Today the tables turn as I coach Kate -- we spend just under an hour in this inspiring session chatting about her journey and exploring the fears and goals she's working on in the months ahead.

What would it mean if we took a magnifying glass to your life as a whole.

And created an experience where life starts happening FOR you instead of happening TO you?

I only work with a VERY select number of 1:1 clients during the year. If you think one of those coaching spots is meant for you and you want to chat about your goals, dreams, and radical transformations -- send me a note. I'd love to talk more.

Beryl's coaching page: http://www.berylaynyoung.com/coaching/

Kate's photography site: http://katedyephotography.com/

Today I’m chatting with Megan Flatt a business growth strategist committed to showing Mama CEOs that it is possible to  build a thriving business while staying present for the other things that matter in our lives (like our little roommates.) You’ll almost always find a stash of post-it notes in her bag, a latte in her hand, and at least one lego figurine in her pocket.

Megan is a planning and calendar expert. If you don’t own a business or don’t ever have aspirations of owning one you will still get so much value out of the chat today. Megan and Beryl have been business BFFs for a long while - they even dabbled in some co-teaching projects and joint retreats back in 2014.

Today Megan and Beryl connect over so many topics including

• The place where business and creativity meet and how they are closely related to one another.
• Why the idea of BALANCE is a myth as a mom and what you should seek instead
• How creating structure in your life can lead to less guilt
• And the importance of scheduling PLAY into your days.

This week we close out 2016 to help clear any lingering fears, stop your brain from overthinking, and get yourself unstuck before heading into a new year. 

This is a process you'll want to return to again and again and again.

Come share what you discover during the meditation in the free 52 Moments Recapture Self Photo Community here: berylaynyoung.com/community/

Join Recapture Self Founder, Beryl Ayn Young and Community Manager Jen Doolittle for a LIVE episode of the Recapture Self podcast (previously recorded).

During this 45 minute event they'll chat all things annual reflection and goal setting for the new year ahead.

You'll gain insight on:

• The benefits of reflecting on the year that's ending even when it's had it's bumps, hiccups, or unexpected twists and turns.
• Strategies for choosing new goals for the year ahead.
• How to transform your goals into ONE intentional anchor word to guide your experience

HOMEWORK: It’s time for you to dream up your word and join the FREE Recapture Self Community. 

Join the community here: http://www.berylaynyoung.com/community

Ever wondering what it would be like to work with a coach or mentor on reaching your creative dreams and goals? 

Curious about what coaching is, and how they support and guide your mental blocks along the way? 

Working with coaches and mentors has been the most valuable investment I’ve made in myself and business -- it’s been a constant in my growth both personal and professional.

This 2 part series will allow you to see a slice of how coaching can lead to deeper understanding of yourself and how the world sees you.

In Part I - I will be coached and it's one of the most raw pieces of myself I've ever decided to share online. You'll get a peek into a private coaching session with my coach Joanna Dane Rothman (who has been a past guest on the show!)

This vulnerable session is one of the most accurate accounts of coaching I could think to gift you and will show you that underneath the facades of the internet we are all still human. We all face inner demons and struggles in our life with worth, fear, and self-doubt.

During part two of this series (releasing in late December 2016) I'll turn the table and be the coach. You'll see me in action as I sit down for a session with one of my 2016 clients supporting her 2017 goals and dreams.

Did you have any ah has or moments of clarity listening to this episode? Curious about working with me in the coming year? My coaching slots for the first half of 2017 are half full - perhaps one of the final spots is meant just for you. Reach out to me HERE and we'll schedule a chat to see if we're a good fit.

Today Beryl is chatting with Susannah Conway - author of This I Know: Notes on Unraveling the Heart and LONDONTOWN: A Photographic Tour of the City’s Delights. Susannah is a writer, photographer and teacher, her classes have been enjoyed by thousands of people from over 50 countries around the world. She helps others remember their true selves, using creativity as the key to open the door.

• Their shared grief journeys and how creativity and photography helped them re-engage with life after loss.  
• The role vulnerability plays in creativity and tips for stepping more bravely into sharing our truth
• Susannah gives her tips for stepping out of a creative rut
• And they very excitedly spend the last half of the episode exploring Oracle and Tarot readings as a creative tool.

Today Beryl is chatting with Jen Hoffman - a good friend, mom of 3, and founder of HealthyMoving.com. Jen is not your average fitness instructor - she’s a public accountant turned certified personal trainer and registered yoga teacher. She uses this virtual studio to help students all over the world to weave healthy movement into the fabric of their day.

In this episode Jen and Beryl deep dive into so many topics. Listen and as they chat about:

• How Jen is redefining the definition of creativity and her life.  
• How ‘paying attention’ as a busy mom is the first step in to weaving more health and wellness into your day.
• Why creative individuals NEED to move and the unexpected results when they do.
• And for us couch potatoes, Jen  shares her favorite tip for making movement more enjoyable.

Today Beryl is chatting with Betsy May - she’s a full time working mom of one energetic daughter and creator of 'Your Nurturing Nook' a blog that helps moms seek more calm and self-care in their days.

• How to be of service to yourself and to others when you’re hurting inside.
• Why rituals and routine are so important to supporting creativity and not stifling it.  
• The idea of redefining meditation and how to make it work for you.
• Plus Betsy tells us about her new project that will give moms a simple way to slow down, create more calm, and build self-care into their days.

Today Beryl is chatting with Kate Densmore a documentary style family photographer and photography mentor who dreams of living in a world where women see themselves reflected in the simple beauty of their every day.  

When she's not documenting families all over the world or encouraging others to follow their photographic dreams, you’ll find her spending time with her husband and two young daughters at their national park home (currently the Grand Canyon, Arizona), and dreaming up ways to best illustrate the emotional themes of motherhood, connection, and family in her work.

In this episode Beryl and Kate chat about:

• Finding metrics for your worth as a human that aren’t tied up in money, success, or Facebook likes.
• Why communication and commitment are the two most important things when it comes to making time for your creative fulfillment.
• Unique photography advice for breaking free of a creative rut -- Kate shares how to letting go of expectations from yourself and others when it comes to photographing your life.
• And Kate shares the exciting details of her new book from Craft & Vision all about photographing family

HOMEWORK: Snap a photo that shows how you're LETTING GO this week. Come follow 'recaptureself' on Instagram. Use the #recaptureself hashtag when you post. I'll share out some of your posts this week! 

Find Kate here: http://www.katedensmore.com/

Today Beryl is chatting with Shawn Fink a writer and family wellness coach for the The Abundant Mama Project, an online community that offers eCourses and other resources for busy moms who want to live a blissfully slow and intentional life. 

In this episode Shawn and Beryl chat about:

• How what you did at age 10 can inform your creative process now at age 20, 30, 40 or beyond!
• How to stop the cycle of worrying in your day to day routine
• What it means to live an AWAKE life
• And how to start a journaling practice even if you don’t identify as a writer or journaler now

HOMEWORK: Snap a photo that shows how you're living an AWAKE life this week. Come follow 'recaptureself' on Instagram. Use the #recaptureself hashtag when you post. I'll share out some of your posts this week! 

Find Shawn here: http://www.abundantmama.com/

Today Beryl is chatting with Erica Layne author of the popular blog Let Why Lead where she's teaching moms about the freeing power of living by their WHY. She is a mom of three, a sunset chaser, and an unashamed self-help lover. She believes in living simply, seeing beauty in the everyday, and helping women believe their best IS good enough.

• What it means to be a deep, feeling, sensitive mom in a fast paced and busy world.
• How to enjoy the writing process as a grownup - taking the journaling practice you loved as a kid and making it work during mid-life while raising kids.
• Why living in your truth is important and freeing.
• And Erica shares one of her FAVORITE tips for finding balance as an introverted mom.

HOMEWORK: Snap a photo that shows how you're JOURNALING or WRITING this week. Come follow 'recaptureself' on Instagram. Use the #recaptureself hashtag when you post. I'll share out some of your posts this week! 

Find Erica HERE: http://letwhylead.com/

Find Beryl's FREE 3 day printing challenge here: http://www.berylaynyoung.com/embrace-challenge/

Welcome to a series of minisodes that will release every Friday where Beryl takes one of YOUR questions and answers it here on the show. Today's question comes Sherra who is wanting to break out of some stale patterns in her creativity. 

Want to sign up for the upcoming FREE 3 Day Embrace Photo Printing Challenge? You can do that HERE:http://www.berylaynyoung.com/embrace-challenge/

Have a question to ask? 

Hit Beryl up via email, Instagram, or Facebook and let her know your question.

P.S. Have you rated and reviewed the show yet? We’ve been hitting the TOP CHARTS for Kids and Family in ITunes so know that your reviews, ratings, subscribes and shares DO make a difference. Go on, get creative with your shares, and tell someone in your life how much your loving this show right now!

If you help spread the word you'll be entered into a database to get some snail from ME!

3 Ways To Earn An Entry:

• Subscribe to Recapture Self in iTunes or Stitcher
• Leave a review on iTunes: (how to leave a review via an iPhone HERE) you can also leave a review directly in iTunes – search for recapture self, click on ‘ratings and reviews’ and then ‘write a review’.
• Share your love of the Recapture Self Podcast via Facebook OR IG : be sure to tag @recapture and/or use the hashtag #recaptureself

How to Enter the Snail Mail Contest

1. Don’t forget to do one (or more!) of the supportive tasks above
2. Fill out this form here : https://goo.gl/forms/GIw3rEFNDol2jAG12

I’m using the honor system here and not asking you to send me your screen shot of your support. I’ll be sending out snail mail goodies the first week of November! 

Today Beryl is chatting with Alicia Bruce, her neighbor and business BFF. Alicia proclaims herself to be an awkward and geeky dreamer and believer in magic. She’s the the girl who wears Converse with dresses, prefers jumping on a trampoline to doing squats, drinks bourbon when she’s casual and Scotch when she’s fancy, and could name all of the Mercury 7 astronauts, but not a single Real Housewife.

When she decides to adult (which is more often than she likes to admit) she’s the photographer behind the brand Love Knot Photo rocking her camera shooting weddings, small businesses,  and brands she loves.

• Allowing your biggest transitions in life to be your greatest teachers -- ones that can easily open the door to a creative revival in your life.
• Why being selfish is a GOOD thing - and how being selfish can actually make you a better mom.
• Plus Alicia sheds light on how she chooses which creative projects she charges for and which she keeps just for herself - because setting boundaries around your creative projects - especially when your interests are vast and varied is hugely important to your overall well being.

Rating / Review / Share Contest Details!

If you help spread the word I’ll send a bit of snail mail from ME to You!

• Subscribe to Recapture Self in iTunes or Stitcher
• Leave a review on iTunes: (how to leave a review via an iPhone HERE) you can also leave a review directly in iTunes – search for recapture self, click on ‘ratings and reviews’ and then ‘write a review’.
• Share your love of the Recapture Self Podcast via Facebook OR IG : be sure to tag @recapture and/or use the hashtag #recaptureself

How to Enter the Snail Mail Contest

1. Don’t forget to do one (or more!) of the supportive tasks above
2. Fill out this form here : https://goo.gl/forms/GIw3rEFNDol2jAG12