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Dear Reader, I just completed my first 24-hour water fast. And I feel pretty darn proud. From my recent mini-vacation in Santa Barbara. Before I continue, this isn't advice or a recommendation. It's simply something I chose to try for myself. I'm conscious of diet culture, which I don't subscribe to, and fasting or not is a personal choice. I'm at my heaviest in years after my trip to India and the aftermath of losing my dad. That season has been rough, especially after hitting my lowest...
Hey Reader, On Monday, I ran the Vision Board Workshop. People came with different starting points. Some had a word, some didn't. By the end of the workshop, everyone had one.And a plan for getting their board done—which I walked them through in Canva Focus. Elevate. Progression. Intuition. Audacious. Phoenix. Nourish. Freedom. Here's what Ashwini, a new connection through LinkedIn, said afterward: This is a wonderful exercise. Alpana, you are so genuine and smart. I am happy to pay more and...
Dear Reader, I wanted to pop in and say thank you for being in my world and for your support over the years. I started my photography business in 2007 after a stranger came to purchase a baby carrier from my Craigslist ad. She saw a travel photo on my mantle and asked if I'd photograph her child. She persisted after I ghosted her and became my first paid client. One of the images from that session still hangs at Palo Alto Medical Foundation—a reminder of those early days. Some of you also...