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In this episode of Soft, Seen & Sovereign, I sit down with Kaysha van der Heyden of Branding by Kaysha for a deeply honest conversation about what it really means to be visible in a creative life — without losing yourself in the process.

To live with intention, for me, means listening to the quiet signals. The subtle yes in your body. The gentle no you keep ignoring. The inner knowing that doesn’t always make sense, but never leads you astray. This conversation is an invitation into that kind of listening — especially when your creativity, your body, and your livelihood are all intertwined.

Kaysha and I talk about what it’s like to build a personal brand while staying soft, grounded, and true. We explore body image, being seen online, and the tender dance of sharing your work and your face with the world — especially when doubt, comparison, or old stories try to keep you small.

I also share about one of the most intentional decisions I’ve ever made in my business: letting go of my wedding and family photography work to fully step into personal brand photography. It was scary. It was a financial leap. And it was one of the most aligned choices I’ve ever made. Letting go created space for what actually fit.

We don’t skip over the messy middle either — those in-between seasons where things feel uncertain, capacity shifts, and creativity asks for room to breathe without needing to be productive. This episode is for the creatives, the entrepreneurs, the sensitive souls, and the women learning how to be visible without hardening.

You’re allowed to be soft.
You’re allowed to be seen.
And you’re allowed to remain sovereign in the way you show up.

About Kaysha :

Kaysha helps women overcome body image struggles and show up confidently in front of the camera.

Kaysha is a personal brand photographer who empowers women to embrace their bodies, express their authentic selves, and feel confident in every photo. She combines her expertise in photography with a deep understanding of self-image challenges, guiding women to step in front of the camera without fear and leave with images that reflect their true power and personality.

Her mission is simple: help women reclaim confidence, tell their story visually, and finally feel comfortable, and proud, being seen.

Connect with Kaysha :

• Website
• Instagram
• Free 5 Day Self-Portrait Challenge

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• Intentional Living Weekend Immersion SPRING RETREAT
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• FREE DOWNLOADABLE GUIDE - Creating a Heart-Centered Foundation
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• Work 1:1 with Ashley : Book an Intentional Living Connection Call

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• Tristen Whaley / @t_whales / tristenwhaley@me.com / Spotify

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What if your life could feel like a sanctuary—not just on retreat, but in the everyday?

In this episode, I share why I’m stepping away from social media for the month of February—not as an escape, but as an act of intentional love. From that place, I invite you into a deeper conversation about what it means to create a life that truly supports your energy, your nervous system, and your truth.

I talk about how sanctuary isn’t a place you go—it’s a relationship you build with your time, energy, and attention. I share gentle reflections, simple practices, and honest questions to help you slow down, reconnect, and live in alignment with what matters most.

In this episode, I share:

• Why sanctuary begins with subtraction, not addition
• How boundaries become the structure that protects what you value
• Why your nervous system needs rhythm, not intensity
• How small, consistent practices can restore clarity and creativity
• What it means to live intentionally through choice—not pressure

This episode is an invitation to soften, to listen, and to remember that your life is allowed to feel supportive.

If you’d like to learn more about the Spring Intentional Living Weekend Immersion, you’ll find the details in the show notes. And if not—let this episode be enough.

May your life become the sanctuary you’ve been seeking.

More from the Podcast :

• Intentional Living Weekend Immersion SPRING RETREAT
  • Secure your seat with a deposit!
• PURCHASE YOUR "Fall in love with yourself + your life : 2026 Planner!"
• FREE DOWNLOADABLE GUIDE - Creating a Heart-Centered Foundation
• Follow on INSTAGRAM
• Work 1:1 with Ashley : Book an Intentional Living Connection Call

Music by :

• Tristen Whaley / @t_whales / tristenwhaley@me.com / Spotify

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So many of us try to plan what’s next from a place of exhaustion—asking ourselves to move forward when our cups are already empty.

In this episode, I’m inviting you to pause.

To honor the season you’re actually in, rather than the one you think you should be in.

We explore what it means to practice intentional living when energy feels low, clarity feels distant, or life has been asking more of you than you’ve had to give. Instead of pushing or fixing, this conversation offers a gentler approach—one rooted in honesty, self-trust, and care.

Inside the episode, I share:

• Why honoring your current season is the foundation of intentional living
• How I personally support myself when my cup is empty
• What it looks like to plan ahead from presence instead of depletion
• Why planning for joy, rest, and support is an act of alignment—not indulgence
• How intentional space can help you reconnect with yourself and what matters most

We also explore what it means to choose support before burnout—creating space to be held, nourished, and witnessed as you are. This understanding is what inspired the Spring Intentional Living Weekend Immersion, a gentle Friday–Sunday gathering in nature designed to support refilling your cup and planning forward with care.

Whether you’re feeling tired, reflective, or simply craving a slower, more intentional way of living, this episode is an invitation to soften, listen, and trust yourself.

Nothing is asking to be rushed.
Least of all you.

More from the Podcast :

• Intentional Living Weekend Immersion SPRING RETREAT
  • Secure your seat with a deposit!
• PURCHASE YOUR "Fall in love with yourself + your life : 2026 Planner!"
• FREE DOWNLOADABLE GUIDE - Creating a Heart-Centered Foundation
• Follow on INSTAGRAM
• Work 1:1 with Ashley : Book an Intentional Living Connection Call

Music by :

• Tristen Whaley / @t_whales / tristenwhaley@me.com / Spotify