Who were you
before society told you
who you shouldn’t be?
That’s who I want to help you reconnect with.
Over here, we are forever obsessed with
reclaiming girlhood
for the women who grew up too soon.
Many of us lost out on the joy of childhood & the beauty of girlhood because we:
Had to be strong before we ever felt safe.
Were taught to be low-maintenance, likeable, or quiet.
Never got to explore joy without strings attached.
Were taught we had to grow up too fast.
Weren’t allowed to explore beyond our assigned gender.
Learned that our bodies were “not right”.
Became caretakers instead of curious kids.
And as a result, we’ve reached middle age without truly knowing ourselves, what we desire, and how to create the dreams of our younger selves…and our bodies bare the blame.
Until now.
Hiya! I’m Teri
Recovered Good Girl,
body image educator,
photographer,
author, & speaker
For the last decade, I’ve been helping other recovering Good Girls, People Pleasers and Grown Women reclaim what girlhood means to them by helping them shift their relationship to their bodies. Whether that’s by creating a beautiful, inviting retreat experience through Body Image Bootcamp, collaborating with them to create one of a kind portrait experiences that kick the inner bully to the curb, championing them inside of The Wandering, or using words - spoken or written - to help rewire neural pathways (what I call Brain Magic) and heal the child within, everything I do is to help folks feel safe enough to be soft, seen & celebrated for who they truly are.
What’s coming up?
JOIN THE 7 DAY EXPERIMENT:
DRESSING FOR YOUR VENUS SIGN
Every month we host an experiment in The Wandering and this month we are opening it up to everyone! This one is to Dress for your Venus sign for 7 days and just see what happens (it may shock you!)
5 REASONS YOU LOOK BAD IN PHOTOS : THE TEDX TALK
Listen as I dispel the secrets behind why we hate the way we look in photos in this TedX Winnipeg talk!
“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
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I write about tea parties because society is hard.