How do you reinvent yourself without losing who you are? In this episode of Finding My User Manual, I sit down with Shanice Meddings, Experiential Marketing Manager at Fujifilm UK, to explore reinvention, personal growth, creativity, and what it really means to intentionally build a life that feels like your own. Together, we discuss changing direction without abandoning yourself, romanticising everyday life, building confidence through creativity, overcoming fear, and learning to trust your own path. Shanice shares how she's intentionally carved out a career and life centred around connection, meaningful experiences, photography, travel, and finding beauty in ordinary moments. Whether you're navigating a career change, feeling stuck, searching for more purpose, or simply trying to create a life that feels more authentic, this conversation is full of thoughtful reflections on self-discovery, mindset, creativity, and embracing change. In this episode we discuss ✨ Reinventing yourself without losing your identity ✨ Building a meaningful career in the creative industry ✨ Why romanticising your everyday life can improve your mindset ✨ Creativity, photography and documenting life's beautiful moments ✨ Letting go of other people's expectations ✨ Finding confidence through intentional living ✨ Creating experiences that bring people together ✨ The importance of slowing down and noticing life's small moments If you enjoy honest conversations about personal development, creativity, neurodiversity, photography, self-discovery, confidence, and learning how to be human, don't forget to subscribe to Finding My User Manual for new episodes every week. **CONTENT WARNING** This episode contains conversation around difficult topics that some viewers/listeners may find distressing. Please read below for more detailed descriptions and make an informed decision on whether this episode is for you. Specific subjects discussed include: Beauty Standards and Body Image. If you're affected by any of the topics discussed in this episode, you can find support via the following links... UK: https://www.helplines.org/helplines/ Worldwide: https://www.helpguide.org/find-help FIND SHANICE MEDDINGS Instagram: www.instagram.com/shanice_meddings Instagram: www.instagram.com/fujifilmshanice ABOUT TIGZ RICE Tigz Rice is an empowerment photographer and videographer based in London, UK. With an extensive background in burlesque and boudoir photography, she draws from he own lifetime of experience in defying beauty standards, along with more over 15 years of professional creative practise, to help others reconnect with their bodies, take up more space, curate their legacies and feel empowered, confident & seen. Beyond the studio, Tigz’s voice continues to shape the conversation around representation. Her TEDx Talk challenges outdated narratives of worth and visibility through unobtainable and ever-changing beauty standards. Website: https://www.tigzrice.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tigzrice TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tigzrice Facebook: www.facebook.com/TigzRice PODCAST DISCLAIMER Finding My User Manual is a podcast exploring lived experience and personal reflection. All content is provided for informational and entertainment purposes only and does not constitute medical, psychological, legal, financial, or other professional advice. Listening does not create any professional or therapeutic relationship with the host or guests. While shared in good faith, no guarantees are made regarding accuracy or applicability. You are responsible for how you interpret and use this content. If needed, please seek guidance from a qualified professional. Some episodes may include sensitive topics. Listener discretion is advised. Any sponsored content will be clearly disclosed. All opinions remain independent. By listening, you agree that the host and guests are not liable for any actions taken based on this content. Take what resonates. Leave what doesn’t.
