And the real question: is it working for you, or is it just sitting there? Think about it. We all grow up and go through life adding pages, then chapters, to our story. The first crush, the first heartbreak, the time we broke our arm, our cousins crazy wedding, etc. But somewhere along the way, we start acting like those early chapters don't count anymore. Like they stopped being part of who we are the minute we moved on to book two. Or three. Or four. But those stories shaped us and sometimes are the very thing that unlocks your next metaphorical book! The chapter you skipped right over? That's the one your people need to hear! That's exactly what we're digging into Wednesday. 👇 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗽 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗰𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗹: 𝗧𝘂𝗿𝗻 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗦𝗲𝗹𝗹𝘀 — this is a 60-minute teaching workshop. Not a pitch in disguise. @Laurie Frenza (𝗟𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲) is bringing the real stuff: ✅ Why your content isn't converting (it's not what you think) ✅ The pattern hiding in your own story, and how to spot it ✅ How to turn one lived experience into content that finally sounds like YOU Come ready to take notes. You'll leave with something you can use the same day. And at the end, if you want to go deeper, She'll tell you about her 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲 and how to join the waitlist. 📅 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟯𝗿𝗱, right here in the Directory. See you there! Now, what's the part of your story you keep leaving out? 👇

You've grown. You've learned. You've built something amazing. But is your profile photo keeping up with you? Your profile photo is often the first impression people have of you before they ever read your bio, visit your community, or discover what you offer. Your photo might be showing the person you were years ago instead of the confident professional you are today! You don't need to book a studio, drive anywhere, or spend hours in front of a camera! With my LIVE Remote Headshot Sessions, all you need is: 📱 Your smartphone ☀️ Natural light, indoors or outdoors ✨ A hands-free stand I guide your lighting, posing, and expressions LIVE and personally capture your photographs. No selfies! 🎬 Watch this little video featuring some of my wonderful clients! 30 minutes or less. Same-day delivery. All from the comfort of your own home! 📸 Your next chapter deserves a photo that represents YOU today! You can book a session here: 🔗 https://calendly.com/photographybycristal-la/new-meeting-1

BEFORE YOU GIVE UP, DO THIS: Ever work so hard on your business that you start wondering, “Why am I even doing this?” You’re showing up. Serving people. Paying for the tools. Putting in the hours. But there’s so little left for YOU that it feels like you’re making no money. That feeling can make you question everything you’ve built. AND WE ALL FEEL THIS WAY AT SOME POINT IN OUR BUSINESS. An entrepreneur was feeling burned out and discouraged. She thought her business wasn’t doing well, and she was afraid to review her pricing because charging more might mean losing clients. As we talked, I asked questions about what was coming in, what was going out and what she was actually keeping. She went back through her numbers and discovered she’d been including time before her business even launched when judging its performance. Her business had brought in more than she’d given herself credit for. That didn’t magically fix her cash flow. Money coming in still has to cover expenses before we know what’s left. But now she had a clearer starting point for decisions about pricing, spending and paying herself. “This isn’t working” became “Let’s see what needs to change.” Sometimes we’re so close to our business, and so tired that we can’t see the progress OR the blind spots. A second set of eyes can help us ask a better question before we make a big decision. If you’re working hard and wondering where all your money goes, come join us inside The Smell of Money. We talk about making money, keeping more of it and knowing what to do with it next. One Money Move at a time. 🗝️🌬️💖💰 What part of your business could use a fresh pair of eyes right now?

I'm so excited! After nearly a year on Skool, I've launched my very first 7-Day Profile Photo Challenge inside Photography by Cristal, and we're already on DAY FOUR! Seven days of fun, simple photography tips to help you feel more confident in front of the camera and make the most of your profile photos! Missed the first three days? Catch up here! 📸 DAY 1 📸 DAY 2 📸 DAY 3 ✨ DAY 4 IS LIVE TODAY! And there's more! 🎟️ Every challenge comment earns a raffle entry for a chance to win a $97 LIVE Remote Headshot Session with me! Whether you're an author, entrepreneur, or community creator, your profile photo is often your first introduction to the world! You don't need a photography studio to look your best. Just your smartphone, a hands-free stand, and natural window light. I guide and direct you LIVE from the comfort of your own home! It's not too late to join the fun! 📸 Come join us inside Photography by Cristal! Photography by Cristal CLICK, CLICK, BOOM! 💥📸

Week of October 12th 👉 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘄𝗰𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 The calendar is packed with plenty to explore—from AI, Pinterest, workshops, and business growth to wellness, money, painting, baking, networking, storytelling, and even a Mystic Carnival. Some are happening this week, while others are coming later this month or in November. Take a peek now so the good ones don’t sneak past you! A BIG shoutout to the members making this Event Showcase possible: @Lisa Drennon @Laurie Frenza @Liz Lemarchand @Skyler Pyzynski @Lynne Vella @Liisa Reimann @Monna Tang @Cristal Vancarson @Lydia Wilmsen @Michelle Cyr @Heather Cooksey @Simon Holley @Heather Di Rocco @Tim Adam @Jen Martin @Henry Hunter @LM Sharron 📥 Want to help these events reach even more people? Download the 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘄𝗰𝗮𝘀𝗲, add your unique Skool affiliate link for The Directory, and share it with your community, email list, or audience. When someone joins 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗸𝗼𝗼𝗹 through the Directory link inside your copy, you receive the referral credit! Premium and VIP members, have something coming up? 𝗟𝗼𝗴 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗱𝗮𝘀𝗵𝗯𝗼𝗮𝗿𝗱 to draft or submit your event for a future showcase! Not a Premium or VIP yet, check out the benefits and upgrade here!