This week host Karen Cannon talks to brand photographer and small business owner Emma Bidmead about her experiences of having a baby in Covid, how renovating her new garden in to a space to grow cut flowers has become part of her self care practice and all her insights on what her career has taught her and how to embrace having your photo taken.

Time stamps:

1:59 - Motherhood, having a baby in Covid, the parenting juggle and how being a mum shapes your identity.

14:10 - Growing cut flowers, family connections to gardening and photography, gardening and nature for self care and better mental health.

20:23 - Career, travel, transitioning from photography to fashion and back again,

24:47 - Making the leap into running a small business.

29:01 - Dealing with disappointment and boosting your confidence in your creative work.

33:34 - Growth and inspiration in your career and business.

36:14 - How to embrace having your photo taken and feeling comfortable in front of the camera.

43:00 - Inspiring women and family relationships.

44:47 - Advice for anyone feeling stuck.

You can connect with Emma on her Instagram - @branding_byemmajane and @botanicals_byemmajane

Or visit her website - Photography by Emma Jane

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