Playful photos & joyful expression with Sophia Lemon
Thoughtfully creating meaningful moments- and silly spontaneous singing
“Happiness and creativity are intertwined.”
“What we both do is not only seeing people literally when they can't see themselves... but helping them see that or helping them expand upon that or draw that out.”
“Learn from your kids and make some shit.”
Sophia Lemon
This conversation is with one of my first creative collaborators. Sophia Lemon photographs ridiculously happy people. We talk about how to worry less and… just go for it! Sophia shares what her clients have taught her about how to make unforgettable moments through being both spontaneous and thoughtful. We discuss using creativity to handle problems, the power of artful storytelling and the importance of child-like exploration. We unpack the serious benefits of silly singing, and how we can learn from children (and improve approaches to education).
Sophia and I met in high school, and she’s inspired me through her creative entrepreneurship ever since. She’s helped me confidently choose to express myself authentically and allow myself to be seen (and appreciated). She always reminded me to be myself and explore my silly side, and in this episode, she’s reminding you too: “If you're listening and you're thinking you should do this, you probably should."
“I’m Sophia, a professional photographer, competitive softball player, and mum to one giant Dog baby named Bruce. I've struggled with a couple of times of depression in my life, and I know that being myself is the only remedy. I want to help the people I work with to recognize that too.”
Website: https://sophialemon.com/
Podcast: https://sophialemon.com/podcast
Instagram: https://instagram.com/ridiculouslyhappyppl
Facebook: https://facebook.com/SophiaLemon
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