About this episode

The episode discusses the impact of comparison on confidence and offers insights for creatives to focus on their own journey.

In this episode of the Cowgirls with Cameras podcast, we’re talking about comparison, confidence, and that heavy little feeling that everyone else is somehow ahead of you. From inner critics and old stories that may not even belong to you, to the curated illusion of social media, to what you can actually do when comparison shows up, this conversation is a reminder for photographers and creatives to stop measuring their real life against someone else’s highlight reel. Confidence isn’t built by chasing the appearance of success. It grows when you recognize the noise, put down what isn’t yours to carry, and take the next honest step in your own work.

People in this episode

Hosts: Kimberly Beer, Cara Taylor Swift, Phyllis Burchett

Topics covered

• comparison
• confidence
• creativity
• social media
• self-improvement

Keywords

• comparison
• confidence
• creatives
• social media
• self-worth
• inner critic
• success

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