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🎧 Episode Summary:
What happens when you trade the safety of corporate life for the creativity of entrepreneurship? In this inspiring conversation, award-winning portrait photographer Suszi McFadden shares how she transformed her lifelong love of photography into a thriving business that empowers women to feel strong, beautiful, and unstoppable. From her leap out of tech to her signature, client-centered portrait experience, Suszi shows us that photography is about so much more than images—it’s about confidence, presence, and boldly showing up in the world.

✨ What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• How Suszi pivoted from tech marketing into full-time photography.
• The bold decision that sparked her entrepreneurial journey.
• Why professional photography is about experience as much as the final image.
• How Suszi creates a safe, empowering environment for women in front of the camera.
• The role of community and creativity in sustaining joy as a business owner.

🛠️ Actionable Tips from Suszi:

• Don’t underestimate the power of professional photos—they’re an investment in your visibility and confidence.
• Build an experience around your service, not just a transaction.
• Step onto the other side: try being a client yourself to learn what it feels like and how to improve your own process.
• Surround yourself with community and collaborators—you don’t have to do it all alone.

🎤 Memorable Quote:
"If I can make women leave my studio with images that say ‘heck yeah,’ then I’ve accomplished something." – Suszi McFadden

🔥 Bold Moment of the Episode:
When Suszi chose to leave behind the security of her tech marketing career after layoffs and go all-in on photography—a leap that completely transformed her life and career.

📱 Connect with Suszi McFadden:
Website: https://www.suzmcfaddenphoto.com/
Instagram: @suzmcfaddenphoto

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