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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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leadingedge.collective/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/identity.mediahouse/
Website: https://www.leading-edgecollective.com/
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Lets be friends on instagram - https://www.instagram.com/emilyhamilton.co/
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