Questions to Ask to Be a Badass Listener — Clara Jamison- "Claramazing"

Hello Lovely!

In today’s episode, I had the pleasure of having a conversation with Diana Davis, founder of Diana Davis Creative.

I met Diana through a mini-shoot that she hosted, and when I heard her story, I couldn’t help to interview her because her story speaks about perseverance, the power of connection, not being afraid of putting yourself out there, and how to be a badass listener. And I’m not talking about just listening, but how to truly listen to the soft whispers around, ourselves and the universe.

It was such an amazing conversation that every time I would listen to it, I would get something new. A new nugget to apply or to ponder about.

And I think you will say the same… listen in below!

SHOWNOTES:

Diana Davis moved from Colorado to New York without a job and just enough money to last three months. In this interview, I ask her how her choices finally got her dream job in the toughest city in the world.

02:29 Diana gives us a glimpse into her background and how she realized that if she wanted to work with companies in New York, she'd have to live in that city.

05:17 How Diana harnessed her intuition and trusted that the universe had something good planned for her. A book she highly recommends to help create an abundance mindset is 'You Area Badass: How to Stop Doubting Your Greatness and Start Living an Awesome Life' by Jen Sincero.

10:46 Diana didn't begin her journey in New York as a photographer. Her brother advised that she stop applying from Colorado and start building connections with the companies she wants to work at. Here she explains how LinkedIn and persistence got her amazing advice and her first job in the big city.

17:38 Society would tell us to hand on to our well-paying jobs and security, but Diana decided to take a leap of faith when the time came. She tells us how getting laid off freed her to pursue a career in photography she'd always wanted.

24:14 Figuring out what you want can be really hard. Diana advises trying everything, but only put the work you're proud of in your portfolio because that's what you want to be hired for. She also emphasizes why her clients come back to her - it's not just the photography skills, it's their connection with her.

27:30 Diana wasn't always into wellness, but working with food and a need to work with brands that inspire her pulled her into circles of people who thrive in this world. She explains how integrating things that excite you in to your work can push you towards success.

32:19 What are the questions we should be asking ourselves on this journey? According to Diana, it's vital that you always judge whether the work you take on feeds your soul. Check if you're anxious, hating the work, or does it feel good. If it's meant to be, the universe will let you know.

36:26 Find Diana on Instagram & ask her a question @dianadaviscreative or go to www.dianadaviscreative.com