In this week's episode, I sat down with Chelsea, a photographer, content creator and founder of Identity Media House & Leading Edge Collective, a creative community in Perth supporting photographers, models and creatives of all kinds. If you've ever felt pressure to find your perfect creative niche, struggled with comparison or you're trying to figure out what makes you different, I think you'll really connect with this conversation.

Chelsea shares her journey from starting dance at age four to launching her photography business at 18 and now running Leading Edge Collective & Identity Media House. We discuss how trying different photography styles helped her discover her passion, the challenges of building a business while managing social anxiety & ADHD, and how she's created an inclusive space where creatives can express themselves authentically.

In this conversation, we explore:

• Finding Your Niche Through Exploration
• Overcoming Self-Doubt and Social Anxiety
• Building an Inclusive Creative Community
• The Importance of Personal Connection
• Redefining Success on Your Own Terms

Whether you're feeling pressure to "get it right" the first time, craving permission to try different creative paths, struggling with comparison or looking to build more authentic connections in your industry, this episode reminds us that our unique journey, including the detours and challenges, is precisely what enables us to create meaningful impact.

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Show Links:

Connect with Chelsea

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leadingedge.collective/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/identity.mediahouse/

Website: https://www.leading-edgecollective.com/

Connect with Emily:

Lets be friends on instagram - https://www.instagram.com/emilyhamilton.co/

Explore free and paid ways to work with me:

• Want 1:1 Business support to build a soft and sustainable business? Book a FREE Ease & Flow Strategy Session and let’s see how we can customise your business model
• Ready to do the deep work? Explore my Depth Coaching Intensive
• Download the FREE Notion Business Dashboard and get everything you need to manage your business in one seamless system. From tasks to goals to content planning—it’s all in one place.
• Download the FREE AI Guidebook for Purpose-Driven Business Owners to integrate AI into your business in a way that feels aligned, authentic, and supportive of your goals—so you can spend more time focusing on what truly matters.”
• Download the FREE Self Belief Sanctuary Notion Board, where you can get to know yourself on a deeper level, uncover your unique strengths, align with your purpose, and build grounded confidence in your journey
• Join my Gentle Business Love Notes Here for a new Era of Entrepreneurship and doing business differently, Gently & Consciously

What does it take to stand out and stay true to your vision when others doubt your path?

Have you ever felt like your creative ideas were too different to succeed? In today's world where sameness often feels safer than standing out, finding the confidence to follow your unique vision can feel incredibly challenging. Yet the most memorable businesses are built by those who dare to be different, even when faced with skepticism.

I’m excited to be welcoming back Antionette Raphael, a Perth creative and founder of RAW WAR, a high-end streetwear label designed and produced right here in Perth. If you've been following me for a while, you might remember Antionette from my blog back in 2018. Since then, she's showcased at London Fashion Week, was featured in British vogue and has continued to evolve her brand while staying true to her distinctive vision, even when faced with skepticism about her unconventional approach.

I've watched her journey unfold and am genuinely inspired by how she's maintained the confidence to be different in an industry that often rewards conformity.

In this conversation, you'll learn practical strategies for developing the confidence to pursue your unique creative vision, even when others doubt your path. Antionette shares how she's built a successful brand by embracing her differences rather than conforming to industry expectations, insights that will help you transform your own creative entrepreneurship journey.

In this conversation, we explore:

• Finding the Confidence to Express Your Difference:Practical strategies to develop the courage to pursue your unique vision when everyone else says you should conform
• Transforming Criticism into Motivation: Antionette shares how she used others' doubts about her high-end streetwear concept as fuel for her determination, and strategies you can apply when facing pushback on your creative vision
• Creating Authentic Brand Identity Through Personal Evolution: How Antionette's creative process reflects her personal journey, and why allowing your business to evolve alongside your authentic self creates deeper connection with your audience
• Setting Boundaries as a Different Kind of Entrepreneur: The specific ways Antionette protects her creative energy by saying "no" to conventional expectations, and how establishing your own rules can preserve your unique approach
• Building Sustainable Success on Your Own Terms: Why Antionette's patient, distinctive approach to fashion entrepreneurship has created lasting impact, and how embracing your differences can become your greatest business advantage

If you're navigating the challenges of building a business that breaks the mold, this conversation is for you. Antionette's journey shows what's possible when you have the confidence to be different and stay true to your vision despite skepticism. Her evolution from a young designer who was told "it won't work" to a respected creative entrepreneur offers both inspiration and practical guidance for anyone ready to embrace their unique path.

This is exactly the kind of authentic, sustainable approach to business I believe in.

Show Notes:

Connect with Antionette

Website: https://www.rawwar.com.au/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/raw__war/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/raphaelantoinette/

Connect with Emily

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emilyhamilton.co/

Explore free and paid ways to work with me:

• Want 1:1 Business support to build a soft and sustainable busi

Ever stood in front of a full closet feeling like you have "nothing to wear,"

This week, I'm chatting to personal stylist Natalie Dignam from The Other F Word.

This conversation goes beyond just clothes, we’re exploring the essence of style, focusing on confidence, comfort, and flattering fits.

If you've ever felt disconnected between who you truly are and how you're showing up visually in the world, this episode is your permission slip to let go of the "shoulds" and create a style that feels authentically you.

Natalie shares her refreshing approach that honours uniqueness over rigid trends,

We explore the emotional journey of getting dressed each day, especially through different seasons of life and body changes

When you've found your personal style and feel comfortable in what you're wearing, that confidence radiates through everything you do. Understanding your style means embracing what makes you different and bringing that energy into how you present yourself and your business.

In this episode we are talking about

- Definition of personal style (confidence, comfort, and flattering your body)

- Buying pieces vs. buying outfits

- How to cultivate your own personal style

- The fear of changing your style and dealing with others' comments

- Myths about colour analysis and dressing for your body type

Plus so much more!

Show Links:

Connect with Emily:

Lets be friends on instagram - https://www.instagram.com/emilyhamilton.co/

Connect with Natalie Dignam - The Other F Word

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.other.f.word/

Website: https://www.theotherfword.com.au/

Explore free and paid ways to work with me:

• Want 1:1 Business support to build a soft and sustainable business? Book a FREE Ease & Flow Strategy Session and let’s see how we can customise your business model
• Ready to do the deep work? Explore my Depth Coaching Intensive
• Download the FREE Notion Business Dashboard and get everything you need to manage your business in one seamless system. From tasks to goals to content planning—it’s all in one place.
• Download the FREE AI Guidebook for Purpose-Driven Business Owners to integrate AI into your business in a way that feels aligned, authentic, and supportive of your goals—so you can spend more time focusing on what truly matters.”
• Download the FREE Self Belief Sanctuary Notion Board, where you can get to know yourself on a deeper level, uncover your unique strengths, align with your purpose, and build grounded confidence in your journey
• Join my Gentle Business Love Notes Here for a new Era of Entrepreneurship and doing business differently, Gently & Consciously