#69: Unapologetically Confident: Boudoir, Branding & Becoming with Nikki Watarz, Part 1

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In this empowering episode of The Audacious Founder, host Melissa Manning sits down with Nikki Watarz, a former mortgage broker turned full-time boudoir and branding photographer. Nikki shares her incredible journey of reigniting her passion for photography, building a business rooted in self-love, and helping women step into their power—one photoshoot at a time. From the transformative magic of boudoir to the importance of authentic personal branding, Nikki opens up about her pivot into entrepreneurship and the lessons she’s learned along the way.

💡 Key Takeaways:

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  The power of boudoir photography in promoting self-love and body confidence

  
  


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  How Nikki built her business from a creative hobby to a full-time career

  
  


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  Why branding photos should reflect personality, not just professionalism

  
  


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  The importance of creating a safe, private environment for photo sessions

  
  


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  Using photography as a tool for empowerment, especially for women entrepreneurs

  
  

🚀 Actionable Insights:

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  Invest in visuals that truly reflect your brand and your personality

  
  


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  Create a comfortable space (or seek one out) for any vulnerability-based service

  
  


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  Leverage social media and communities for business growth and education

  
  


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  Consider hiring a mentor to navigate the business side of your passion

  
  


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  Don’t wait until you're ready—practice, learn, and launch anyway

  
  

📚 Resources Mentioned:

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  Boudoir by Nikki (Nikki’s studio)

  
  


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  Nikki’s Instagram and website 

  
  


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  Facebook photography education groups

  
  


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  Google Ads and mentorship for creative entrepreneurs

  
  

⏱️ Episode Highlights:

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  [4:02] Nikki joins and shares her recent updates

  
  


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  [6:48] Nikki’s official intro and business background

  
  


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  [10:25] Melissa talks about her own boudoir shoot experience

  
  


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  [13:21] What boudoir photography really is and why it’s powerful

  
  


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  [18:10] Reclaiming your power through feeling good in your body

  
  


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  [21:07] Why branding photos should be fun, vibrant, and full of YOU

  
  


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  [24:18] Nikki’s leap from mortgage broker to full-time photographer

  
  


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  [30:38] Inside Nikki’s cozy, empowering home studio

  
  


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  [33:57] What’s in Nikki’s client closet (and why it matters)

  
  

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