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From Quitting to Winning with Focus & Flourish

From Quitting to Winning with Focus & Flourish

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In this powerful and personal episode of the Food Photography Corner Podcast, Rosslyn and Mikyla sit down with Linda and Marta from Focus and Flourish to talk about the real struggles behind building a creative business. From burnout and self-doubt to scarcity mindset and the pressures of success, the four commercial food photographers open up about their individual journeys, the moments they wanted to quit, and how they found purpose, joy, and community on the other side. This episode is packed with honest reflections, mindset shifts, and tangible insights for anyone navigating the creative entrepreneur path.

🔑 Key Takeaways:
  • How to reframe burnout and use it as a growth opportunity
  • How to build community as a creative entrepreneur
  • How to overcome self-sabotage and scarcity mindset
  • How to embrace delayed gratification and trust your business timeline
  • How to find your “creative superpower” and lean into your strengths
  • How to create sustainable income through strategy and mindset
  • How to transition from studio to restaurant photography with confidence
  • How to find emotional and professional support systems as a solo creative
  • How to celebrate small wins and avoid toxic productivity
  • How to navigate combining part-time work with creative business ownership
🔗 Links, Tools, and Resources Mentioned:
  • The Mountain Is You by Brianna Wiest
  • Focus and Flourish Podcast (hosted by Linda & Marta)
  • ClickUp – recommended for creative business organization
  • Follow us on Instagram: @foodphotographycorner | @rosslynmaria | @flaxandsugar
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