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Unleashing Authenticity and Baring It All: The Art of Empowerment Photography and Retreats with Sarah Leader

71 min • 6 mars 2024

Margo is joined by California photographer and retreat creator and host, Sarah Leader. Sarah received her first camera at the age of 8 and hasn’t stopped photographing since but her why and who she photographs has evolved several times over while still saying true to her own style and uniqueness. She found a passion for empowering women through the art of photography in 2010, which evolved into a retreat offering called "Persephone Unleashed.” Persephone Unleashed was born from Sarah’s belief that women are magic, as well as her fiery passion to document beautiful creatures as they break free of their chrysalis. Her approach to photographing women is founded on authenticity & self-compassion, and she practices it by showing up to that space with you, unapologetically herself — awkward, messy bits and all.

Margo and Sarah discuss:

Her personal journey with creativity and photography
The inspiration and story behind Persephone Unleashed (stemming from her own Postpartum Depression) and how it’s evolved since its inception
Using photography as a form of storytelling
How she approaches photographing women with authenticity and self-compassion
How she uses photography as a tool for empowering women and how self portraiture contributes to their sense of self and liberation
Margo’s experience at Persephone Unleashed
Creating an environment that encourages women to break free and embrace their authenticity
Tips for how individuals can embrace their own unique beauty and tell their stories through photography (even if they're not professional photographers)
The incredible team at Persephone Unleashed
Upcoming events and more