You’re here because you’re a
Heart-Led Leader & Creative
with big ideas
but you’ve realized that the inner critic in your head is louder than the voice of your vision.
Well, fear not, Cutie ~ keep scrollin’ to see how I can help!
Over here, we are forever obsessed with
helping Heart-Led Leaders & Creative Entrepreneurs
create rebelliously soft & powerful lives, so they can lead with authenticity, embrace visibility, & make an impact with their mission.
Did you know that I fell into a full on panic attack when my TedX talk went viral? I literally had to parent myself through a pep talk sitting on the floor of my shower to calm my heart and nervous system. I didn’t realize how fearful I was of having my body critiqued in an online forum until that moment. And I know I’m not alone.
This fear causes us to play small, hide in the shadows, and minimize the impact we know we can make…and our bodies usually bare the blame.
Until now.
Hiya! I’m Teri
Recovered Good Girl,
body image educator,
speaker, coach, & author.
I help photographers, entrepreneurs, and high-level creatives break free from the inner critic that keeps them playing small & unsure of their gifts. Through my ACE Method, courses, and retreats, I guide leaders to shift their inner voice so they can show up in photos, on stage, and in their businesses with confidence ~ creating not just more visibility, but more impact. My mission is to help creatives lead cultural change by ditching diet culture narratives to show up as their full, magnetic selves.
What’s coming up?
5 REASONS YOU LOOK BAD IN PHOTOS : THE TEDX TALK
Yep. This is the talk that went viral and caused me to have a full day panic attack over being seen. Was it worth it?
Hell ya.
“You can stay uncomfortable where you are or get uncomfortable where you are going - but only one of those gets you closer to where you want to be.”
— Teri Hofford
I am no stranger to the discomfort that comes with swimming upstream to stay true to one’s authentic self.
Read more about my story with change here!
FROM THE BLOG
WHAT OTHER FOLKS
ARE SAYING
“Meeting Teri is an experience in itself . You know when you meet someone and you just want to be around their energy... this is one of those people.
What sets Teri apart is how she will navigate the complexities of self-image and empowerment. Teri tackles the hard questions and challenges the status quo. She encourages introspection and growth, understanding that true transformation arises from confronting discomfort. With her laughter, funny phrases, kindness, and boundless passion, she's not only reshaping boudoir photography but also paving the way for a more inclusive and compassionate world. Teri isn't just someone to follow – she's someone who's changing the world, one photograph at a time. I have met her a few times, been in an interview with her YouTube channel, she pushed me to look at things differently, I have read her books and taken her classes. I just wanted to shout you out and just fan girl a bit. YOU WILL CHANGE THE WORLD you already have.”
—Ashley Klemm, Ashley Klemm Boudoirs
Diversify the bodies you see in the media by giving me a follow!
I focus a lot on healing the inner child because the inner child is where the essence of our being lives. The parts of ourselves that I believe are pure magic, divine light, and here to do incredible work however those parts of us rarely get nurtured to the fullest extent simply because of the society we live in and how we as humans are constantly evolving (and quickly!). But in all the work to heal our YOUNGER selves, we tend to forget that our more recent younger selves also deserve the same love, attention, and compassion. So, in honor of the end of this year, I want to share a few ways that you can connect with a more recent, younger version of you so that you can move forward with knowledge, peace, and love in your heart for all the ways you show up. So, grab your journals and let’s get into it!