Readiness is an illusion with Latoya Dixon Smith

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Written By Ember29 (Sophie)

G sits down with former mechanical engineer turned boudoir photographer, Latoya Dixon Smith, for a juicy permission slip to embrace your truth and not be afraid to be fun, playful and sexy. They speak on the importance of releasing the narratives around the sh*tty things that happen to you to invite a perspective shift. Readiness is an illusion. As modern women, we have been brainwashed to believe that if we slow down, there will be consequences. Slow down and listen to the redirection nuggets of wisdom that present themselves. 

 In this episode

Guest Info

More about Latoya: Latoya Dixon Smith (she/her) is a mechanical engineer turned boudoir photographer, certified sex doula, and international speaker based in Greenville, SC. Featured on HBO, she has also been widely featured in publications including The Huffington Post, ESSENCE, and The Greenville Business Magazine.

In addition to activating women to find confidence and self-acceptance through empowering photos, Latoya enjoys speaking with women about accessing pleasure, power, and peace through the power of the erotic.

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