Flourish Academy Podcast

In this fiery and hilarious episode, Heather Lahtinen is joined by her friend Nicole Begley for a no-holds-barred conversation about the dangerous language photographers use that secretly sabotages their success. From calling wins a "fluke" to claiming they were "ghosted," Heather pulls no punches in calling out disempowering narratives and invites you to rewrite them. Expect laughter, insight, and a whole lot of energy from Dark Heather as she challenges you to claim your success and stop giving your power away. Show Notes: The seemingly harmless words that destroy momentum: “fluke,” “ghosted,” “crickets” Why your brain labels success as luck (and how to stop it) How follow-ups, not ghosts, build businesses Why disempowering language leads to hesitation and missed opportunities Practical mindset shifts to stay in control and own your success Referenced: Episode 235: Meet Dark Heather Get coached by Heather Join Elevate — Use code PODCAST to save $200 How to Support the Podcast: Subscribe to the podca