I bought tickets to my first photography conference, and then decided not to go.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

I was SO scared to leave my baby for the first time. I was also completely terrified to travel to Vegas by myself and attend a conference without any friends. Not to mention, I was pregnant with my second and feeling so tired and nauseous. There’s always an excuse to hold yourself back. Always.

The day the conference started. I had instant regret.

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So instead of sitting around, my husband helped me pack my bags and make arrangements for the baby. And I booked a plane ticket to Vegas while I was driving to the airport. #besthusbandever I stepped out of my comfort zone. And into the next level of my photography business.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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I can’t remember everything I learned but the most important thing I gained at that conference was confidence and community. I even had lunch with Katelyn James and Matt Kennedy Photos. They saw me sitting alone at the crepe shop and pulled up a seat at their table.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Growth wouldn’t be possible if we stayed in our comfort zones. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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I asked on Instagram….What is one thing holding you back right now?

The answers were:

1. FEAR. Fear of failure. Fear of not making an income.
2. Not being there for my family. Balance.
3. Confidence in myself, my work and my price.

What is holding you back?

Kylee Maughan

Kylee started Kylee Ann Photography 9 years ago, and has since grown from a one woman amateur show to a full associate team. We shoot 50-75 weddings a year, and thrive on kindness and service. After a year of teaching Intro to Photography at the local technical college, she discovered that helping other entrepreneurs create thriving businesses is what fires her up! She hosts semi-annual Kylee Ann Sleepovers all over the US, speak at conferences and teach online courses about running a small business and marketing.

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