92: How to Improve Your Mental Health in Business with the Right Community

<p>A lot of photographers don't realize this, but having a strong support system is key to the long term success of your business.<br /> <br /> We think a lot about how to get more clients and how to make more money and serve clients well and manage or time… but your mental health is the foundation of all those things.<br /> <br /> <em><strong>When you need someone to talk who understands you and your business – where do you turn?</strong></em><br /> <br /> In this episode, I'm thrilled to be joined with 2 of my friends and pioneers in the birth photography industry, <strong>Lacey Barratt</strong> of Exposing Birth and <strong>Liz Cook</strong> of the International Associate of Birth Photographers to show you how to find the right community of people who can help you succeed!</p> <p> </p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Here are the highlights of this episode!</strong></span></p> <p>01:53 - Meet Lacey and Liz!</p> <p>03:53 - Most Birth Photographers Miss Out on This When it Comes to Marketing</p> <p>08:59 - What is a Community and How it Powerfully Impacts Your Business</p> <p>14:30 - Building Support Systems in Online Communities</p> <p>17:47 - How to Show Up in Online Communities to Build Friendships</p> <p>26:38 - Engaging in Online Communities despite Imposter Syndrome</p> <p>28:36 - Handling Competition in Online Communities</p> <p>36:37 - Join a Global Community of Birth Photographers in ReAwaken: The 1st Annual IAPBP Virtual Summit</p> <p> </p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>ReAwaken: The 1st Annual IAPBP Virtual Summit</strong></span></p> <p>Know more about the event, the speakers and get your tickets <a href= "https://birthphotographers.com/2022-virtual-summit/"><strong>HERE</strong></a>.</p> <p> </p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Connect with Liz and Lacey!</strong></span></p> <p>International Association of Professional Birth Photographers on <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/birthphotogs/?hl=en"><em><strong>Instagram</strong></em></a>