20. Facing Herself & Finding Strength: How Sarah is using Self Portrait Photography to Overcome Body Dysmorphia, Self-Doubt, a Lack of Confidence, and improve her Mental Health

This episode is for anyone who has ever felt like an outsider, struggled with self-doubt, or questioned their own value. Sarah's story is a testament to the power of perseverance and the importance of building a brand that reflects your authentic self. The Golden Brand Podcast features Sarah Loughry, a successful entrepreneur and founder of Em Dash Content Studio. Sarah shares her inspiring journey from feeling like a "token female" in a male-dominated corporate environment to finding her voice and building a thriving online business despite struggling with self-doubt & imposter syndrome. Key Takeaways: The impact of corporate culture: Sarah discusses the challenges she faced working in a corporate environment where her ideas were undervalued and her voice was unheard. Finding empowerment in female-led spaces: She describes the positive influence of a supportive, female-led workplace that fostered her confidence and creativity. The struggle with visibility: Sarah opens up about the difficulties of putting yourself out there online after experiencing negativity and judgment in previous public roles. Overcoming self-doubt: She shares her ongoing battle with imposter syndrome and how she's working on building confidence to charge her worth and promote her business authentically. The power of a personal brand: The episode explores the importance of self-discovery and building a personal brand that reflects your true value. Resources mentioned in this episode: ⁠Pose with Purpose Guide⁠ ⁠No More Bad Photos Course⁠ ⁠Daily Guidebook⁠ ⁠Follow us on Instagram @thegoldenbrandco⁠ Sarah Loughry IG Keywords: Self-portrait photography, Self-care routines, Authenticity in photography, Internal self-care vs. external self-care, Breaking free from societal norms, Taking up space, Making oneself at home, Integrating internal and external self-perception, Overcoming self-criticism, Personal empowerment through self-portraits.