We all deeply crave and are simultaneously often afraid of being fully seen and known.

In my recent conversation with the multi-talented rebel creative/business coach/singer-songwriter/photography muse and artist/proud cat mom/authentically expressed badass, Gillian Maxwell Carter, she shared her journey of pushing her own edges in how she shows up authentically in life and inspires others to do the same through the practice of self-portraiture.

In the episode, we touch on:

Loving--or not--having your photo taken and the privileges/societal messages female-identified beings confront regarding both

Vanity shadow vs. the desire to be truly seen

Seeking approval vs. authentic expression

Self portraiture as a practice in body neutrality, self-acceptance, and expression

Gillian's intention to create representation of different types of attractiveness and re-write white-washed "standards" of beauty through her new Self Portraiture Guide