The Savvy Session
The Savvy Session podcast is about Business, Life & Fun. A place for us to share our stories and connect with other women & entrepreneurs as we learn & grow as Savvy Business Professionals.
The Savvy Session
S3 Episode 15 - Building Confidence Through the Lens with Meka Hemmons
How can embracing authenticity and investing in yourself unlock your true potential as a business owner?
In this episode of The Savvy Session, join us for an insightful conversation with Meka Hemmons, founder of SpiderMeka Portraits. Meka shares her incredible journey from working at Harpo Studios to building her own personal branding photography business. Throughout the conversation, she highlights the importance of authenticity, finding your passion, and helping clients feel comfortable in front of the camera. Meka's story is a testament to investing in yourself and aligning your work with your purpose, all while bringing joy and fun into the process.
Key Takeaways:
- Finding Your Authentic Purpose – Meka explains how her transition from retouching celebrity photos to capturing authentic portraits allowed her to align her values with her work.
- Building Confidence Behind the Lens – Meka’s approach focuses on making her clients feel seen, celebrated, and comfortable during their portrait sessions.
- Investing in Your Passion – Meka shares how taking the leap to start her own business has brought her joy and fulfillment, proving the value of following your purpose.
- Empowering Clients – Meka's unique style helps entrepreneurs and professionals showcase their personal brands through genuine, empowering photography.
Tune in to hear Meka's inspiring journey and learn how to embrace authenticity and passion to elevate your business and life!
Portrait Photographer “Spider” Meka Hemmons wields her camera like a heart surgeon’s scalpel, revealing deep truths and inner light. With 25 years’ experience in communication, branding, and human studies, she moved from celebrity retouching at Harpo Studios and The Oprah Winfrey Network to building a platform of artistry, consulting, and speaking to help everyday people celebrate their natural attributes and break myths within toxic cultural industries, proving that beauty is more than skin-deep.
You can connect with Meka Hemmons here:
Website: https://www.spidermeka.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/spidermeka/
