Real Girls Your POV is Perfect. Tactical Tips from the Real Girls Playbook
Discover your visual POV, how to assess your photos and videos to see if you're expressing it, and provide some tactical counterintuitive tips to help you create content that reflect your true self.
Let's be honest for a minute: We're all juggling a lot. Work, life, that nagging imposter syndrome, the quest for self-care...it's exhausting. We're constantly comparing ourselves to others, scrolling through feeds filled with seemingly perfect lives.It's easy to feel overwhelmed, isolated, and like we're just not enough.
And right now, that's probably showing up in your photos and videos, isn't it? They feel "meh," more like a checklist than a creative outlet. You're not showing up as your true, amazing self.
I've been there. I remember feeling disconnected from my own visuals, overthinking every post, and feeling like a bit of a loner in the online world. I was craving connection. I wanted to share my real self β my passions, my struggles, my unique POV β with other women who understood.
And that's when everything changed. I started creating content that truly reflected who I was, and I found my people β other Real Girls π who got it.
In episode 23 of The Goldenbrand Podcast I share how to discover your visual POV, how to assess your photos and videos to see if you're expressing it, and provide some tactical counterintuitive tips to help you create content that reflect your true self.
We talk about:
1. Discovering Your Visual POV
2. Go Beyond Branding: This isn't about your brand; it's about you. Forget the buzzwords and focus on self-discovery. What do you want? Who are you? What do you stand for? This is about uncovering your unique perspective, not creating a brand image.
3. Explore Your Themes: Consider the recurring themes in your life. What do you want to express visually? Make sure it's something you have easy access to and that feels sustainable. If itβs not naturally part of your world, it wonβt resonate authentically.
4. Find Your Anchor Words: Anchor words are the core of your POV. They guide your creative direction. Spend time discovering these words, distilling your inspiration into three key terms that represent your essence. These words will shape your visuals and make your POV unmistakable.
5. Look for Clues: Check your recent Instagram or Pinterest saves. What patterns do you see? These are clues to your authentic visual preferences. Translate these into a mood board to help visualize your POV.
6. Find New and Unusual Inspiration: Step out of your comfort zone. Sometimes, discovering what your POV isn't helps you understand what it is. Use resources like the Pin Prompt Vault, which offers 50 keywords and mood boards to help you explore different aesthetic trends.