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How to Refresh Your Personal Brand in Time for the New Year

With only 2 months left in 2021, it’s time to start thinking about your personal branding goals for the new year. Is your brand as strong as you would like it to be? Do you need to make some adjustments…

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Making the Most of Your Personal Branding Shoot – A Brief Guide

When you schedule a personal branding photoshoot, you’re investing in showcasing the very best version of you and your business. These photos will help you market yourself by telling your story in a unique way.  We live in a visual…

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3 Reasons Why Your Personal Brand Matters Now More Than Ever

Chances are, your day-to-day life has changed a lot lately. Many of us have gone from working in an office to working from home full-time. We’ve seen a lot more of our immediate family lately and a lot less of…

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More often than not, the WHY in our business is al More often than not, the WHY in our business is altruistic… the greater purposed tied to how WE can impact others… a beautiful statement humanizing out business. Cute. 💁🏼‍♀️

But this S*%& it HARD and running a business or being self employed is not for the faint of heart.🤦🏼‍♀️

So you’re telling me you chose THIS over a steady paycheck, clear expectations and the ability to clock in/out? 🤷🏼‍♀️
Pft… Why?

Take that answer and channel your inner toddler… why? (Answer) Whhhhyyyy? (Answer) WHY? (Answer) But, like why?

I LOVE the light bulbs when I work with my clients on this, or the  internal “oh f*$&” (or maybe not so internal 🙋🏼‍♀️). What would happen if you ingrained YOUR why I to everything you did…every choice you make…every thought? 

So here’s mine…. What about yours?
February means it's closer to spring right?? 🐣 February means it's closer to spring right?? 🐣
It's been a while since I've introduced myself around here AND there are so many new beautiful humans around here.... so let's give it a go!

Hello! My name is Ashley and I am your personal brand's BFF.
While based in the Chicagoland area, I'll go wherever your brand needs me (bonus points if its somewhere WARM 😉) Beyond the lens I’m a travel baseball mom (Iykyk), mini-zoo keeper, and always busy with self-induced house projects/renovations that never quite get completed. (I mean, eventually… but … 😬) Also, #smashthepatriarchy #oldwhitemenruineverything 

I take #womensupportingwomen VERY seriously around here. Sorry dudes (not sorry).
Look # 2 of 3 for @amberfarooqui today! Forever i Look # 2 of 3 for @amberfarooqui  today! Forever in awe of the women in front of my lens #magicbyashley #personalbrandingphotography #womensupportingwomen #brandphotographer
It’s going to be fun… honest… exhilarating a It’s going to be fun… honest… exhilarating and even at times exhausting. A year of just doing it. Doing it well. Doing it bad. Doing it clueless. Doing it empowered. Doing it (insert whatever you want). What are you doing in 2023?!?
Here’s to you, you beautiful human. Here’s to you, you beautiful human.
What ~would~ you tell yourself? How much of that What ~would~ you tell yourself? 
How much of that is tied to your motivation or deeply ingrained in your WHY? 

If you’re comfortable insharing…. Let’s hear it!!

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