Playful photos & joyful expression with Sophia Lemon

Lauren's Best

“Happiness and creativity are intertwined.”

This conversation is with one of my first creative collaborators. Sophia Lemon photographs ridiculously happy people. We talk about how to worry less and… just go for it! Sophia shares what her clients have taught her about how to make unforgettable moments through being both spontaneous and thoughtful. We discuss using creativity to handle problems, the power of artful storytelling and the importance of child-like exploration. We unpack the serious benefits of silly singing, and how we can learn from children (and improve approaches to education).

Sophia and I met in high school, and she’s inspired me through her creative entrepreneurship ever since. She’s helped me confidently choose to express myself authentically and allow myself to be seen (and appreciated). She always reminded me to be myself and explore my silly side, and in this episode, she’s reminding you too: “If you're listening and you're thinking you should do this, you probably should."

“I’m Sophia, a professional photographer, competitive softball player, and mum to one giant Dog baby named Bruce. I've struggled with a couple of times of depression in my life, and I know that being myself is the only remedy. I want to help the people I work with to recognize that too.”

• Website: https://sophialemon.com/

• Podcast: https://sophialemon.com/podcast

• Instagram: https://instagram.com/ridiculouslyhappyppl

• Facebook: https://facebook.com/SophiaLemon

• Fine art prints and gifts: https://sophialemon.com/shop/

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Lauren’s Best invites you to curiously consider art and life as host, Lauren Best, reveals what has unlocked success in her own creative journey. Through healing and growth, she illuminates the creative process as an entrepreneur, mother and interdisciplinary artist. Join one-on-one reflections with Lauren, and delve into intriguing conversations with compelling creators, as together we discover insightful connections over surprising common ground.

Lauren’s Best is co-produced by Sam Blake and Lauren Best.

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