36. Getting to the True Path of Empathy, Photographer & Mother, Leah O'Connell

<p>Leah is a family photographer, working mother, coach, and the Founder of Firefly Photography. She focuses on teaching others to blend the intentionality of business with grace and art. Leah holds a Masters Degree in Education.</p> <p>Hey everyone! In today's episode of the <a href= "https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-mothers-embrace/id1565795329"> Mother Embrace podcast</a>, I'm here with Leah O’Connell! Leah and I talk about finding her deeper purpose through obstacles, telling stories with photography, and combining motherhood with working life. We also talk about Leah’s insights from her own loss, how motherhood informs life, and hear Leah’s theme song. Tune in this episode to hear more!</p> <p>Let’s delve in!</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>In this Episode You’ll Learn:</strong></p> <ul> <li>[07:17] A bit about Leah.</li> <li>[09:39] Finding deeper purpose.</li> <li>[15:03] Telling a story with photography.</li> <li>[18:22] Motherhood and working.</li> <li>[26:40] Leah’s mission.</li> <li>[28:00] Leah’s advice to women who are stuck.</li> <li>[30:30] Leah’s season of loss.</li> <li>[43:11] What’s next for Leah?</li> <li>[51:44] The twist to Leah’s story.</li> <li>[53:55] Leah’s theme song.</li> <li>[55:34] What does Leah need a hug about?</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>Quotes:</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong><em>“It’s so easy to feel stuck and not realise that we have the ability to take baby steps that will still move us.” [28:34]</em></strong></li> <li><strong><em>“When something’s not working, you have the ability to change it.” [29:36]</em></strong></li> <li><strong><em>“We say we want realness, we say we want that feeling, but then we continue to put on our masks.” [42:37]</em></strong></li> <li><strong><em>“Have your dreams and have your plans, but be aware and listen instead of trying to control all of it all the time.” [52:36]</em></strong></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Connect with Leah</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>Instagram:</strong>        <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/fireflyphoto