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Let me tell you about someone truly remarkable—Amber Matteson. She’s the heart and soul behind Intimate Connections Doula & Perinatal Services, serving the South Shore and Boston areas. Amber is a full-spectrum doula, childbirth educator, placenta encapsulator, and baby-wearing educator, but those titles only scratch the surface. What she really does is guide, support, and […]

Reintroducing Myself: My Why Behind Boudoir Photography Hey there! I’m Stefanie Lynn, and I want to take a moment to open up and share why uplifting women through boudoir photography is so deeply personal to me. This isn’t just a job; it’s a calling to help women see themselves in a whole new light. Let’s […]

In my journey to explore businesses that empower women through self-care and body positivity, I am spotlighting The Timeless Boutique in Fairhaven, MA. This unique beauty and wellness haven offers personalized, one-on-one services in a serene, beach-inspired setting, to help women embrace their authentic selves and radiate confidence from within. A Passion Turned Purpose The […]

Hey friend, can we talk about something super special you can do for yourself this Valentine’s Day? Sure, Valentine’s is usually about roses, chocolates, and romance, but let’s flip the script this year. What if, instead of focusing on others, you turned that love inward? Whether you’re single, healing from a breakup, or happily in […]

REFLECTING ON THE PAST YEAR As the year winds down, I find myself pausing to reflect on everything it brought—the highs, the lows, the challenges, and the triumphs. Each moment, no matter how small, has contributed to shaping the women we are today. There’s so much power in taking this time to honor your journey—expressing […]

I hear this from some of my clients before they sign up for the experience. And, truthfully, some people simply cannot. But a lot of women find that they actually can afford the investment, they simply aren’t willing to allow themselves. You wouldn’t be reading this if you didn’t want to indulge in the experience […]

“It’s not just about the pictures, it’s about the experience.” Jamie didn’t realize this until she actually had her experience at my studio. In fact, she almost didn’t book a session, at all. She watched her friends indulge in the experience but never thought she would be able to do it herself. She worried she […]

There’s something undeniably magical about the early hours of the morning, when the world is bathed in the soft, golden light of the rising sun. It’s a time when the world is quiet, and nature awakens with a gentle grace. And it’s also the perfect time to embark on a journey of self-discovery and empowerment […]

In today’s world, social media is more than just a place to share snippets of our lives. It’s a platform where we set trends, exchange ideas, and shape perceptions. The filtered photos that flood our feeds profoundly impact our tastes, aspirations, and ideas about beauty. This influence can be pervasive and damaging, promoting unrealistic standards […]

Being single is an underrated time in everyone’s life. Many people spend their single years wishing they had a partner, feeling envious of engagement announcements, and dodging the relationship status interrogations from nosey family members, all while neglecting the most important relationship of all; the relationship with themselves. If you can’t spend time alone feeling […]