Ariel So Visual

12/19/2023

10/31/2023

The month of October offered a slew of lessons in business ownership. Honestly - I have at least two chats per day with other entrepreneurs and it seems October was taking us all through it!

I want to share some hard-earned wisdom for all of my fellow business owners.

1️⃣ “No.”: I’m here to tell you that no is a complete sentence. Period. No comma. Saying “no” is difficult for so many people because saying it brings feelings of guilt. You don’t owe anything to anyone - except maybe respect to those that earn it. If it’s not a “hell yes”, it’s a “hell no”.

2️⃣ Self-Care Matters: Running a business can be all-consuming, but don't forget to take care of yourself. You're the engine that drives your business, so prioritize self-care and well-being.

3️⃣Network, but trust yourself: Build a network of like-minded individuals who can offer support and mentorship. Seek advice and surround yourself with positivity, but trust your intuition more often and stay true to you because you write your own story.

4️⃣ The Power of 'Reset': When things don't go as planned, remember that hitting 'reset' is a strategic move. It's a chance to reevaluate, refine, and come back even stronger; hence, I am entering November by taking my website down. It’s time for a reset.

The Money, Mindset & Manifestation podcast has an episode titled “How I Manifested 42k in 24 Hours” that I really encourage all entrepreneurs to listen to. It really shifted my mindset as I enter into November. If October took you through it, I hope that it helps create a shift for you, too.

10/07/2023

Today my friend did a thing!

has been rapidly growing her business as a chiropractor with the help of social media. Through some of the most consistent work I’ve ever seen, today she did a thing and opened a new location for her practice! Her business is expanding from a 500 sqft treatment room to a space now over > 3000 sqft.

I’ve had many conversations with her over the years about business and strategy. It started so small - coming up with a name that would appreciate into a multidisciplinary practice and look what that has grew into. Just that!

She is by far one of the most driven women I know and she ALWAYS executes! It is a privilege to have her in my circle.

If you’re seeking a chiropractor in the DFW area, check her out! This month she is running an amazing new patient special.

08/25/2023

Sometimes, it's necessary to strip away the noise and embrace the core.

07/28/2023

Knowing your audience isn't some fancy strategy—it's just common sense.

Think about it: Would you serve a vegan a whopper? Probably not. So, before you book a shoot with a content photographer, take a moment. Ask, 'Who am I doing this for?' Once you've got that figured out, the rest becomes so simple. Don’t make it so difficult. Just be real and give the folks what they are coming for. 📸

07/26/2023

Behind the lens with the incomparable Apryl 📸 A powerhouse med spa owner who not only enhances natural beauty but also radiates it from within. When you meet a like Apryl, you don't just take a picture, you capture a movement. Here's to the women who are changing the face of beauty, one treatment at a time. 💫

06/21/2023

Just passing through.

I had a strategy meeting with some of my tribe/accountability partners (cc: .her) last week and one of my goals for the month of June was to offload all of this content from my recent shoots 🫠. I’ve been posting on my stories and feel like I get quite a bit of engagement there, but these new people need to know I’m a hardworking lady so here I am showing up.

Shot these Sunday evening with ; delivered on Monday. 💅🏾 Happy belated Juneteenth loves.

I’ll return here tomorrow to post something else. Tag me in the comments if you don’t see me post lol.

05/18/2023

It’s the funniest thing - God connecting me creatively to another Ta**us woman. Do y’all see what we do for fun lol!?? We work. The things we have created this year is BEYOND me. A little over 365 days of knowing her. I’m excited to see what God has in store for her in this next 365/decade/era of her life. Happy birthday .rushton !

04/28/2023

I love to say that I have clients that I’ve worked with for years. I’ve been apart of weddings, births of business, births of babies and birthdays. I’m so grateful to every client I have that has journeyed with me. I used to take some janky photos and they still rocking with me years later - haha. I love that. 🫶🏾

Happy birthday to one of my original faves, and to her official IG husband . One thing I get excited about is a Ta**us. We just have that certain something 🤌🏾. Y’all know they are living it up in another country right now so go ahead and be nosey in their stories.

04/28/2023

Starting a business is like jumping off a cliff and building a plane on the way down. It can be scary and overwhelming, but the most important thing is to just do it! Take that first step, whether it's registering your business, creating a website, or scheduling your first professional photoshoot. That rocket won’t launch without fuel.

02/27/2023

The only way to get better at something is to practice it.

I’m getting a little better at flash/night photography 😬.

A few months back I shared how it was not a strong skill for me and how I was going to start practicing more.

How am I doing? 🫣

By the way, it’s always coming with the break the internet energy for me.