Welcome to another episode of The Women of Austin Podcast! In this edition, we delve into the fascinating world of Valentina MacGregor, a local women’s photographer and proud owner of Valentina Portraiture. Valentina's journey before settling in Austin is nothing short of extraordinary – having lived in six different countries and mastering three languages by the age of 26! Listen in as Valentina unfolds her narrative, recounting her foray into the fashion industry and how that pivotal experience ultimately shaped her path toward becoming a celebrated photographer. Our wonderful host, Mindy Hofman, delves into Valentina's mission to empower women by reminding them of their strength and beauty. Valentina passionately shares her insights on showcasing the inherent power within every woman, drawing inspiration from her unapologetically strong mother. She believes that everyone possesses strength within them and aims to bring that realization to others. The conversation takes an intriguing turn as they discuss the impact of compelling branding photographs in attracting ideal customers and clients. Valentina shares her valuable perspective on pricing as a creative, emphasizing the importance of understanding one's value and pricing accordingly for a sustainable business. Networking takes center stage as they explore its power and the unexpected sources of great referrals. And stay tuned until the end, where Valentina provides valuable tips on relaxing during a photoshoot and a very helpful tip on taking better selfies. The episode concludes with a motivating message from Valentina, encouraging the audience to embrace fear and undertake something challenging each year as a catalyst for discovering their inner strength. Don't miss out on our next episode! Learn more about Valentina and our sponsors through the links below. About Valentina: Valentina Pardi- MacGregor is an Argentinian Italian photographer who specializes in portraits for women across the globe. A graduate of Marangoni Fashion Institute in Milan, and having lived in 6 countries, Valentina approaches your images through the lens of international style. Valentina Portraiture began as a home-based photography studio, shared space, and today, has expanded to a custom-built studio situated in Lakeway, an enclave west of Austin and specializes in creating a space where women feel seen, empowered, and beautiful, but perhaps her most mentioned strength is her ability to make anyone comfortable and let the camera reveal each woman’s strength and beauty. Connect with Valentina: Valentina MacGregor LinkedIn: ➡️ https://www.linkedin.com/in/valentina-macgregor-68a3484a/Valentina Portraiture Instagram: ➡️ https://www.instagram.com/valentina.portraiture/Valentina Portraiture Website: ➡️ https://valentinaportraiture.com Episode Sponsor: (Thank you!) Amplify Credit Union: ➡️ https://www.goamplify.com/ Community Sponsors: (Thank you!) Joel Richardson - Prime Lending: ➡️ http://myfinanceteam.com/Dave's Ultimate Automotive: ➡️ https://davesultimateautomotive.com/Warren Kalyan Mattocks: ➡️ https://www.warrenkalyan.com/ Location: Picturesque Point: ➡️ https://www.renters-club.com/vacation-rental/picturesque-point/ Mindys Outfit: Hearth and Soul: ➡️ https://hearthandsoul.com/ Connect with Women of Austin: JOIN THE COMMUNITY: ➡️ https://womenofaustincommunity.comINSTAGRAM: ➡️ https://www.instagram.com/women_of_austinFACEBOOK: ➡️ https://www.facebook.com/WomenOfAustin Thinking of moving to Austin? Keep watching and get to know some of the incredible women in Austin and what they are up to! #Empowerment #WomenEmpowerment #AustinCommunity #AustinPodcast #WomenSupportingWomen #Community #AustinWoman #AustinWomen #Austin #AustinTexas #WomenofAustin #Photographer #Podcast #WomensPodcast #Networking #Confidence #SelfWorth #Empowering #Empowerment #motivational #motiivation #womenspodcast #womenempowerment #womens