Recapture Self

Today Beryl is chatting with Amy Tripple, a professional photography of 9 years who has approached photography as she's approached her life… with enthusiasm, creativity, and love. As a mom of three children she knows why photography matters: moments captured are moments preserved. Amy and her husband Jonathan are a full-time team, working to provide the best photography experience in the Chicagoland area. Amy's work has been featured in: Parents Magazine Professional Photographers of America Magazine Daily Candy People Magazine Cool Mom Picks On this week’s episode Amy and Beryl talk about: How releasing the labels we set for ourselves can unlock doors of our creativity we didn’t even realize existed. Amy’s ultimate creative rut and how that actually led to an evolution and expansion of her creative business. The importance of staying open to collaboration with others to live a more connected purpose filled life. And for the readers out there we also share a few books that are inspiring each of us right no

Today Jen and I chat Freshness when it comes to our creativity. We'll share insights on starting and making the most of a photo project this year + invite you to join our completely free creative community on Facebook to stay accountable and inspired this year!  Join the 52 Everyday Moments Recapture Self Community HERE: http://www.berylaynyoung.com/community

I believe in the power of magical and radical transformations. Not the kind where you end up a completely different version of yourself than where you started. But the kind where you don’t recognize yourself because you end up the very best version of yourself imaginable. That's what happened when Kate approached me last year curious and anxious about exploring and learning photography. A registration at a local Momtographie class got the ball rolling and soon after she approached me with a fire, determination, and passion to transform her learning into a new career path. Now a year later Kate has quit her 'safe' job in education, is about to move to a new state, and is mothering the most adorable 1 year old while growing and expanding her photography business. A few weeks ago on the Recapture Self Podcast you heard me sit down with my coach Joanna as we did a vulnerable session together. Today the tables turn as I coach Kate -- we spend just under an hour in this inspiring session chatting about her journey

Today I’m chatting with Megan Flatt a business growth strategist committed to showing Mama CEOs that it is possible to  build a thriving business while staying present for the other things that matter in our lives (like our little roommates.) You’ll almost always find a stash of post-it notes in her bag, a latte in her hand, and at least one lego figurine in her pocket. Megan is a planning and calendar expert. If you don’t own a business or don’t ever have aspirations of owning one you will still get so much value out of the chat today. Megan and Beryl have been business BFFs for a long while - they even dabbled in some co-teaching projects and joint retreats back in 2014. Today Megan and Beryl connect over so many topics including The place where business and creativity meet and how they are closely related to one another. Why the idea of BALANCE is a myth as a mom and what you should seek instead How creating structure in your life can lead to less guilt And the importance of scheduling PLAY into your days

This week we close out 2016 to help clear any lingering fears, stop your brain from overthinking, and get yourself unstuck before heading into a new year.  This is a process you'll want to return to again and again and again. Come share what you discover during the meditation in the free 52 Moments Recapture Self Photo Community here: berylaynyoung.com/community/

Join Recapture Self Founder, Beryl Ayn Young and Community Manager Jen Doolittle for a LIVE episode of the Recapture Self podcast (previously recorded). During this 45 minute event they'll chat all things annual reflection and goal setting for the new year ahead. You'll gain insight on: The benefits of reflecting on the year that's ending even when it's had it's bumps, hiccups, or unexpected twists and turns. Strategies for choosing new goals for the year ahead. How to transform your goals into ONE intentional anchor word to guide your experience HOMEWORK: It’s time for you to dream up your word and join the FREE Recapture Self Community.  Join the community here: http://www.berylaynyoung.com/community  

Ever wondering what it would be like to work with a coach or mentor on reaching your creative dreams and goals?  Curious about what coaching is, and how they support and guide your mental blocks along the way?  Working with coaches and mentors has been the most valuable investment I’ve made in myself and business -- it’s been a constant in my growth both personal and professional. This 2 part series will allow you to see a slice of how coaching can lead to deeper understanding of yourself and how the world sees you. In Part I - I will be coached and it's one of the most raw pieces of myself I've ever decided to share online. You'll get a peek into a private coaching session with my coach Joanna Dane Rothman (who has been a past guest on the show!) This vulnerable session is one of the most accurate accounts of coaching I could think to gift you and will show you that underneath the facades of the internet we are all still human. We all face inner demons and struggles in our life with worth, fear, and self-dou

Today Beryl is chatting with Susannah Conway - author of This I Know: Notes on Unraveling the Heart and LONDONTOWN: A Photographic Tour of the City’s Delights. Susannah is a writer, photographer and teacher, her classes have been enjoyed by thousands of people from over 50 countries around the world. She helps others remember their true selves, using creativity as the key to open the door. In this episode Susannah and and Beryl chat about: Their shared grief journeys and how creativity and photography helped them re-engage with life after loss.   The role vulnerability plays in creativity and tips for stepping more bravely into sharing our truth Susannah gives her tips for stepping out of a creative rut And they very excitedly spend the last half of the episode exploring Oracle and Tarot readings as a creative tool. HOMEWORK: Snap a photo that shows how you're MAKING MAGIC this week. Come follow 'recaptureself' on Instagram. Use the #recaptureself hashtag when you post. Beryl will share out some of your po

Today Beryl is chatting with Jen Hoffman - a good friend, mom of 3, and founder of HealthyMoving.com. Jen is not your average fitness instructor - she’s a public accountant turned certified personal trainer and registered yoga teacher. She uses this virtual studio to help students all over the world to weave healthy movement into the fabric of their day. In this episode Jen and Beryl deep dive into so many topics. Listen and as they chat about: How Jen is redefining the definition of creativity and her life.   How ‘paying attention’ as a busy mom is the first step in to weaving more health and wellness into your day. Why creative individuals NEED to move and the unexpected results when they do. And for us couch potatoes, Jen  shares her favorite tip for making movement more enjoyable. HOMEWORK: Snap a photo that shows how you're PAYING ATTENTION this week. Come follow 'recaptureself' on Instagram. Use the #recaptureself hashtag when you post. I'll share out some of your posts this week!  You can join Jen f

Today Beryl is chatting with Betsy May - she’s a full time working mom of one energetic daughter and creator of 'Your Nurturing Nook' a blog that helps moms seek more calm and self-care in their days. Betsy is a nature lover who enjoys walking barefoot in the grass, candle light, peonies, curling up with a good book, fairies, the sound of rain and the mysteries of the moon. Her creativity comes from a passion for the healing arts. She became a Certified Holistic Health Practitioner in 2005 and received her registered yoga teacher certification in 2008.   Simply chatting with Betsy is like a relaxing walk through the woods. So settle in with a cup of coffee or tea and get ready for a restful 30 minutes.   In this episode Beryl and Betsy chat about:   How to be of service to yourself and to others when you’re hurting inside. Why rituals and routine are so important to supporting creativity and not stifling it.   The idea of redefining meditation and how to make it work for you. Plus Betsy tells us about her ne

Today Beryl is chatting with Kate Densmore a documentary style family photographer and photography mentor who dreams of living in a world where women see themselves reflected in the simple beauty of their every day.   When she's not documenting families all over the world or encouraging others to follow their photographic dreams, you’ll find her spending time with her husband and two young daughters at their national park home (currently the Grand Canyon, Arizona), and dreaming up ways to best illustrate the emotional themes of motherhood, connection, and family in her work. In this episode Beryl and Kate chat about: Finding metrics for your worth as a human that aren’t tied up in money, success, or Facebook likes. Why communication and commitment are the two most important things when it comes to making time for your creative fulfillment. Unique photography advice for breaking free of a creative rut -- Kate shares how to letting go of expectations from yourself and others when it comes to photographing your

Today Beryl is chatting with Shawn Fink a writer and family wellness coach for the The Abundant Mama Project, an online community that offers eCourses and other resources for busy moms who want to live a blissfully slow and intentional life.    In this episode Shawn and Beryl chat about: How what you did at age 10 can inform your creative process now at age 20, 30, 40 or beyond! How to stop the cycle of worrying in your day to day routine What it means to live an AWAKE life And how to start a journaling practice even if you don’t identify as a writer or journaler now HOMEWORK: Snap a photo that shows how you're living an AWAKE life this week. Come follow 'recaptureself' on Instagram. Use the #recaptureself hashtag when you post. I'll share out some of your posts this week!  Find Shawn here: http://www.abundantmama.com/  

Today Beryl is chatting with Erica Layne author of the popular blog Let Why Lead where she's teaching moms about the freeing power of living by their WHY. She is a mom of three, a sunset chaser, and an unashamed self-help lover. She believes in living simply, seeing beauty in the everyday, and helping women believe their best IS good enough. In this episode Erica and Beryl chat about: What it means to be a deep, feeling, sensitive mom in a fast paced and busy world. How to enjoy the writing process as a grownup - taking the journaling practice you loved as a kid and making it work during mid-life while raising kids. Why living in your truth is important and freeing. And Erica shares one of her FAVORITE tips for finding balance as an introverted mom. HOMEWORK: Snap a photo that shows how you're JOURNALING or WRITING this week. Come follow 'recaptureself' on Instagram. Use the #recaptureself hashtag when you post. I'll share out some of your posts this week!  Find Erica HERE: http://letwhylead.com/ Find Beryl

Welcome to a series of minisodes that will release every Friday where Beryl takes one of YOUR questions and answers it here on the show. Today's question comes Sherra who is wanting to break out of some stale patterns in her creativity.  Want to sign up for the upcoming FREE 3 Day Embrace Photo Printing Challenge? You can do that HERE:http://www.berylaynyoung.com/embrace-challenge/ Have a question to ask?  Hit Beryl up via email, Instagram, or Facebook and let her know your question. P.S. Have you rated and reviewed the show yet? We’ve been hitting the TOP CHARTS for Kids and Family in ITunes so know that your reviews, ratings, subscribes and shares DO make a difference. Go on, get creative with your shares, and tell someone in your life how much your loving this show right now! If you help spread the word you'll be entered into a database to get some snail from ME! 3 Ways To Earn An Entry: Subscribe to Recapture Self in iTunes or Stitcher Leave a review on iTunes: (how to leave a review via an iPhone HERE)

Today Beryl is chatting with Alicia Bruce, her neighbor and business BFF. Alicia proclaims herself to be an awkward and geeky dreamer and believer in magic. She’s the the girl who wears Converse with dresses, prefers jumping on a trampoline to doing squats, drinks bourbon when she’s casual and Scotch when she’s fancy, and could name all of the Mercury 7 astronauts, but not a single Real Housewife. When she decides to adult (which is more often than she likes to admit) she’s the photographer behind the brand Love Knot Photo rocking her camera shooting weddings, small businesses,  and brands she loves. In this episode join Alicia and Beryl as they chat about:   Allowing your biggest transitions in life to be your greatest teachers -- ones that can easily open the door to a creative revival in your life. Why being selfish is a GOOD thing - and how being selfish can actually make you a better mom. Plus Alicia sheds light on how she chooses which creative projects she charges for and which she keeps just for hers

Welcome to a series of minisodes that will release every Friday where Beryl takes one of YOUR questions and answers it here on the show. Today's question comes Sherra who is wanting to break out of some stale patterns in her creativity.  Want to sign up for the upcoming FREE 3 Day Embrace Photo Printing Challenge? You can do that HERE:http://www.berylaynyoung.com/embrace-challenge/ Have a question to ask?  Hit Beryl up via email, Instagram, or Facebook and let her know your question. P.S. Have you rated and reviewed the show yet? We’ve been hitting the TOP CHARTS for Kids and Family in ITunes so know that your reviews, ratings, subscribes and shares DO make a difference. Go on, get creative with your shares, and tell someone in your life how much your loving this show right now! If you help spread the word you'll be entered into a database to get some snail from ME! 3 Ways To Earn An Entry: Subscribe to Recapture Self in iTunes or Stitcher Leave a review on iTunes: (how to leave a review via an iPhone HERE)

Today it’s time for a monthly chat with Recapture Self Community Manager - Jen Doolittle. Each month we’ll dive deep and chat about ONE topic relating to our journey as Creatives, People, and Parents. This month our topic is Boundaries. In this episode we chat about Our thoughts on Glennon Doyle Melton’s recent bestselling book, Love Warrior How boundaries emcompasses so much more than simply saying NO The importance of vulnerability in making meaningful connections with others especially when it comes to talking about the ‘hard moments’ in parenting When our vulnerability is TOO MUCH vulnerability and how to strike a balance between holding your emotions in and letting them out. We also coin a new term for what we both do when it comes to dealing with pent up emotions: Creative Sanity -- stick around till the end of the episode to find out more about what that means. Rating / Review / Share Contest Details! If you help spread the word I’ll enter you into a contest to win a bit of snail mail from ME! 3 Ways

Welcome to a series of minisodes that will release every Friday where Beryl takes one of YOUR questions and answers it here on the show. Today's question comes Sherra who is wanting to break out of some stale patterns in her creativity.  Want to sign up for the upcoming FREE Recapture Time email class mentioned today? You can do that HERE:http://www.berylaynyoung.com/time Have a question to ask?  Hit Beryl up via email, Instagram, or Facebook and let her know your question.

Today Beryl sits down for a conversation with Andrea Scher, an artist and an online workshop teacher at Super Hero Life and a big believer in the transformative power of creativity. Through her E-Courses Andrea inspires people of all ages to live authentic, colorful, and creative lives. She is passionate about the sweet spot where creativity and personal and personal growth intersect. These are all values we hold dear at Recapture Self which is why Beryl absolutely loved chatting with Andrea this week. During the conversation Andrea and Beryl dive into:  The importance of truth telling and how powerful accountability can be in sharing our personal truths with others. The intersection of grief & gratitude and how both can exist together. And...Andrea gives us all permission to quite simply be human and give ourselves what she calls 'soul hygiene' regularly. HOMEWORK: Snap a photo of what FEASTING looks like for you this week. Come follow 'recaptureself' on Instagram. Use the #recaptureself hashtag when y

Welcome to a series of minisodes that will release every Friday where Beryl takes one of YOUR questions and answers it here on the show. Today's question comes from an anonymous listener, who is wants support carving out more time for her self. episode.  Want to sign up for the upcoming FREE Recapture Time email class mentioned today? You can do that HERE:http://www.berylaynyoung.com/time Have a question to ask?  Hit me up via email, Instagram, or Facebook and let me know your question. Maybe I'll feature you in a future episode!