The Women Behind Mastermind
Creator of Align Events and The Align Inner Circle Mastermind: Brooke Hemingway @hemingwayhalfdozen
Brand Photographer: Kaleigh Cox @kaleigh.creative
An Interview with Brooke Hemingway and Kaleigh Cox
“I am ever inspired by other women’s stories of persevering, overcoming, and stepping into new creation.”
-Brooke Hemingway
Tell us a bit about your creative business—what do you offer, and what drives you?
Brooke: "I am in the business of helping women launch their businesses and build their brands. Most women come to me with a dream and passion, but they don’t have the focus of exactly what they want to put out there into the world. I help them clarify their offers and builds a brand that is in alignment with their heart and soul. I coached them through the process of creating their offers, from coaching communities, to podcasts, to speaking, to sales and marketing, I guide them through the how to. It can be scary to launch your baby into the world, so even more than the assets and how to, I help them grow in their confidence, belief, and soulset. I am a safe launchpad for the work they were meant to put out there into the world. Through coaching communities, private client coaching, masterminds, retreats and events, I build women up to leave a bigger mark on the world.
“I knew Studio Elevn provided the space, clean/modern feel we were looking for, yet a diverse area to make every woman feel like they could create and shine individually! It was the perfect fit for what we were going for and added to the elevated experience we wanted to provide for the Mastermind ladies.”
-Kaleigh Cox
Why do you choose to shoot at Studio Elevn, and how has the space contributed to your work?
Kaleigh: ”Studio Elevn was the first studio I thought of, and have previously worked with Brooke for her personal photoshoot at the Flat. I knew Studio Elevn provided the space, clean/modern feel we were looking for, yet a diverse area to make every woman feel like they could create and shine individually! It was the perfect fit for what we were going for and added to the elevated experience we wanted to provide for the Mastermind ladies. One of the biggest challenges I've faced is burnout. As a photographer I feel you can go through ebbs and flows of creative burnout and that has been a huge challenge, especially during busy seasons. In the past two years I have definitely prioritized passion/creative projects where I can freely create with my vision and it has been huge to not tie it to a deadline, monetary value, or contract. Simply just to create for myself and push the boundaries! I definitely recommend taking a vacation too (haha).”
What are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced in your creative journey, and how have you overcome them?
Kaleigh: "One of the biggest challenges I've faced is burnout. As a photographer I feel you can go through ebbs and flows of creative burnout and that has been a huge challenge, especially during busy seasons. In the past two years I have definitely prioritized passion/creative projects where I can freely create with my vision and it has been huge to not tie it to a deadline, monetary value, or contract. Simply just to create for myself and push the boundaries! I definitely recommend taking a vacation too (haha). "
What keeps you inspired to keep creating, even on hard days? Why do you do what you do?
Brooke: "I am ever inspired by other women’s stories of persevering, overcoming, and stepping into new creation. I do what I do because I once had a belief in myself and lacked confidence. I didn’t have any of the skills I have today, but I had a fire in my belly telling me there was something more. I know other women have that same feeling but they just don’t know how to step into a new future or they lack the supportive community. I put in a hard way to learn everything I know while raising 6 kids to go on to create multiple six and seven figure businesses. I felt a responsibility to reach back and teach other women that they were both worthy and capable to do it, too. I don’t just help empower women, I EQUIP them. I am driven by the power of community and have seen with my own eyes how the right circle of women can create miraculous results and impact."
Where do you see your business and creative work evolving in the next few years?
Brooke: "I see my business, Align for Success, becoming a go-to community and coaching source for soulful entrepreneurs who desire the systems and strategies of success with soul-led growth and healing at the center. It’s soul + strategy and we will have a powerful community of wealthy, purpose driven women creating change in their communities and world. We will offer comprehensive coaching, branding, tools, and offer creation to help thousands of women launch their ideas, gifts, and genius into the world"
Kaleigh: " I see my business and creative work evolving to newer spaces and expansion in the next few years. I definitely desire to expand my skills in different types of photography such as editorial, fashion, storytelling, etc. I just want to push myself to new places and meet new people!"
How to Spotlight Your Photoshoot or Production at Studio Elevn and The Flat?
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