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#69: Unapologetically Confident: Boudoir, Branding & Becoming with Nikki Watarz, Part 1

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In this empowering episode of The Audacious Founder, host Melissa Manning sits down with Nikki Watarz, a former mortgage broker turned full-time boudoir and branding photographer. Nikki shares her incredible journey of reigniting her passion for photography, building a business rooted in self-love, and helping women step into their power—one photoshoot at a time. From the transformative magic of boudoir to the importance of authentic personal branding, Nikki opens up about her pivot into entrepreneurship and the lessons she’s learned along the way.

đź’ˇ Key Takeaways:

  • The power of boudoir photography in promoting self-love and body confidence

  • How Nikki built her business from a creative hobby to a full-time career

  • Why branding photos should reflect personality, not just professionalism

  • The importance of creating a safe, private environment for photo sessions

  • Using photography as a tool for empowerment, especially for women entrepreneurs

🚀 Actionable Insights:

  • Invest in visuals that truly reflect your brand and your personality

  • Create a comfortable space (or seek one out) for any vulnerability-based service

  • Leverage social media and communities for business growth and education

  • Consider hiring a mentor to navigate the business side of your passion

  • Don’t wait until you're ready—practice, learn, and launch anyway

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⏱️ Episode Highlights:

  • [4:02] Nikki joins and shares her recent updates

  • [6:48] Nikki’s official intro and business background

  • [10:25] Melissa talks about her own boudoir shoot experience

  • [13:21] What boudoir photography really is and why it’s powerful

  • [18:10] Reclaiming your power through feeling good in your body

  • [21:07] Why branding photos should be fun, vibrant, and full of YOU

  • [24:18] Nikki’s leap from mortgage broker to full-time photographer

  • [30:38] Inside Nikki’s cozy, empowering home studio

  • [33:57] What’s in Nikki’s client closet (and why it matters)

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