Ep. 42: From Refugee to Renowned Photographer: Twah Dougherty’s Incredible Journey
Release Date: 04/02/2025
Ep 60: Self-Value, Money, and Building a Personal Brand with No Shame with Sue Bryce & Mapuana Reed
The Mapuana Reed Show
Welcome back to The Mapuana Reed Show!🌺 In this powerful conversation with Sue Bryce, world-renowned photographer, educator, and speaker, we dive deep into self-value, money, personal branding, shame, and honoring yourself at every stage of life. ✨ Sue shares how building a brand is really about building your *self-value,* why money is simply an energy exchange and a value metric, and how embracing your glow up is the key to becoming the woman you’ve always wanted to be. We cover: * How Sue went from photography to international educator and built her personal brand. * Why...
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Ep 59: How I Built Mālama Rituals in 90 Days and Sold Out in 48 Hours.
The Mapuana Reed Show
Welcome back to The Mapuana Reed Show! 🌺 In this solo episode, I share the behind-the-scenes story of building my new business, Mālama Rituals, in just 90 days. From late-night YouTube rabbit holes to cracked candle glasses, from giving myself grace to celebrating a sold-out launch in 48 hours — this journey has been a rollercoaster. 💡 In this episode you’ll hear: Why I chose a 90-day window to launch a brand-new business. The power of starting messy and giving yourself grace. How I created the lotion candle ritual that changed everything. What I’ve learned about aging...
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Ep. 58: Money & Spirituality Aren’t Opposites — Here’s How They Work Together
The Mapuana Reed Show
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Ep. 57: The Courage to Reinvent Yourself at Any Age | The Mapuana Reed Show with Guest ALI NANNE
The Mapuana Reed Show
Are you a visionary who’s been told you’re “doing too much”? This powerful conversation with Ali Nanne proves that building multiple businesses and reinventing yourself again and again is not only possible, but necessary. Ali is a wife, mom of three, and serial entrepreneur who has owned beauty salons, a golf course, and even a gypsum company. In this episode of The Mapuana Reed Show, we talk about: ✨ Selling a business and moving across the country ✨ Balancing motherhood while running multiple ventures ✨ How to decide what opportunities are aligned and worth pursuing ✨...
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EP 56: Being Seen Trying Is The Braves Thing You Will Ever Do
The Mapuana Reed Show
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Ep. 55: The Surprising Power of Rituals (Over Routines)
The Mapuana Reed Show
✨ EPISODE 55: Daily Rituals That Ground Your Life Welcome back to The Mapuana Reed Show! It’s been a minute since I recorded a solo episode — and this one is straight from my heart. In this short but powerful conversation, I’m talking about daily rituals — the ones that help me stay grounded, connected, and intentional no matter what chaos is going on around me. These aren’t routines or to-do lists — they’re sacred moments that remind you: you matter. Your energy, your peace, your presence… it all matters. I’m sharing: The difference between routines and rituals (this one...
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Ep. 54: Beneath the Surface: Family, Fame & the Truth You Don’t See (The Cousins Episode)
The Mapuana Reed Show
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Ep. 53: Betrayal, Divorce & Self-Healing: Lindsey Marie’s Full Story of Starting Over
The Mapuana Reed Show
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Ep. 52: From Safe Jobs to Dream Lives The Real Truth About Starting Over — Honest Stories From Entrepreneurs
The Mapuana Reed Show
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Ep. 51: Powerhouse Women Expanders Panel: Behind the Titles, Beyond the Fear
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info_outlineJoin us on The Mapuana Reed Show for an incredible conversation about self-worth, boldness, and the art of storytelling through photography with the remarkable Twah Dougherty. From escaping Vietnam as a refugee child to building a high-end wedding photography business, Twah shares her powerful JOB (Journey on Becoming), revealing pivotal moments, mindset shifts, and lessons learned along the way.
Key Takeaways:
- The courage it takes to advocate for yourself and truly step into your worth.
- Why “high-end” is about mindset and values, not just price.
- How to uncover and trust your unique artistic voice as a photographer (and entrepreneur).
- Twah’s unforgettable story from fleeing Vietnam to New York City’s humbling beginnings and ultimately achieving remarkable success.
- Powerful advice on overcoming fear, embracing risk, and stepping boldly into the life you deserve.
Chapters
00:00 Overcoming Self-Doubt and Embracing Worthiness
00:53 A Journey from Vietnam to America
03:00 Navigating Identity and Beauty Standards
05:59 The Art of Photography: Capturing Inner Beauty
09:02 From Fashion Dreams to Entrepreneurial Aspirations
12:00 Lessons from Struggles: The Path to Success
14:56 Finding Passion in Wedding Photography
19:31 The Journey Begins: From Free Weddings to Fame
20:24 Building Confidence and Quitting the Day Job
21:31 Overcoming Price Point Challenges
22:39 The Importance of Mindset in Business
24:56 Defining High-End Photography: A Mindset Shift
26:50 The Art of Capturing Moments
28:49 The Power of Portraits and Emotional Storytelling
30:44 Lessons from the Past: Trusting Your Gut
32:41 Future Aspirations: Changing Lives Through Education
Connect with us:
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Twah Education Website: https://twaeducation.com
Twah Photography Website: https://twadougherty.com
Instagram:
👉Twah Education: @https://instagram.com/twaeducation
👉Twah Photography: @https://instagram.com/twaphotograph
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