Things I Wish I Knew About...Pivoting Careers With Ashleigh Scott

In this engaging conversation, Stacey Green and Ashleigh Scott explore Ashleigh’s eclectic journey through the creative industry, from modeling to makeup artistry, and eventually to photography and food blogging. They discuss the serendipitous nature of their meeting, the impact of COVID-19 on career paths, and the importance of community and collaboration in the creative world. Ashleigh shares her experiences with baking, photography, and the challenges of monetizing her skills, culminating in her journey to create a cookbook. The conversation highlights the fluidity of career paths and the importance of following one's passion. Meanwhile, Stacey shares her journey of creating a cookbook, the challenges faced during the process, and the creative chaos of food photography. She reflects on the importance of collaboration, personal growth, and the lessons learned along the way. The discussion also touches on the nuances of food photography, the significance of embracing change, and the value of saying yes to new opportunities.About Ashleigh:I am a wife and mama of 2 lovely girls living in the Greater Toronto Area. After many years in the fashion industry as a curve model and makeup artist, I found myself on the other side of the camera when I discovered food photography and fell into the career of my dreams. What started as a hobby during lockdown quickly became the creative career I had been searching for. I love capturing the vibrance and beauty of food while finding unique ways to bring emotion and feeling to the images I create.Follow Ashleigh@ashleighscottcreativehttps://www.ashleighscott.ca/You can also follow Stacey Green (staceygreenliving):TikTok / Instagram: @staceygreenliving YouTube: @staceygreenlivingwww.staceygreenliving.comVideo and audio production by: Rosanna Araujo @boymamaof4