I did something this week that I never really do — and honestly, I'm so glad I finally did it. I've been following a photographer named Brooke Light for a while now. I'm drawn to her work and the way she's built her business around something really specific and meaningful. When I noticed she offers paid office hours, I decided to book a session. I went in hoping to find some clarity around photography and what my purpose is. What I walked away with was a lot more than that. About Brooke Light Brooke is a photographer who specializes in what she calls Moody Mini Sessions. Her work is built around a simple but meaningful premise: she photographs people — especially kids and teenagers — exactly as they are. Her subjects wear their own clothes, move in ways that feel natural to them, and she never asks anyone to smile. The results are honest and striking. Alongside her photography, she also offers courses for other photographers and one-on-one office hours, which is how I ended up in her world in a whole new way. follow her on instagram @bdlighted What Came Out of Our Conversation I went into the session wanting to figure out my passion and purpose in photography after stepping away from it professionally about a decade ago. Brooke listened really well, asked the right questions, and helped me see something I had been circling around for a while but couldn't quite land on. "Kellie, you already have your purpose. You just needed a three-step plan for how to move it forward." I'm already working on those three steps. A Quote I Keep Coming Back To There's a quote from Dana Spinola, the founder and CEO of Fabrique, that I've written down and returned to more times than I can count: "What makes your heart beat, that is your passion. What makes your heart break, that is your purpose." In this episode I share my passion and my purpose. And as promised in the episode - Dana Spinola's book is: "love what you do." What's Coming I'm still working through the details, but I wanted to share what I do know. What's coming is tied to this podcast, to my photography, and to creating a real space for women to tell their stories. It's for women in their next chapter, whatever that looks like — and especially for those in the middle of a big life transition who are trying to find meaning in it. More details are coming soon, and I promise I'm not trying to be cryptic. I just want to get it right before I share it. If You're in a Transition Right Now If you're going through a divorce, an empty nest, a job change, a loss, or any other major shift — I want you to know that there is purpose in your story. I'm not someone who believes everything happens for a reason, because honestly, a lot of hard things happen to really good people that are just unexplainable. But I do believe that everyone can find meaning in their life and in what they've been through. And if you have a space to share that story, it can change someone else's life. Resources Mentioned Brooke Light — photographer and creator of Moody Mini Sessions (follow her on Instagram and her website) Dana Spinola — founder and CEO of Fabrique; author of "love what you do." Stay tuned — there's a lot more to come. And as always, I'm cheering for you.
