THE AVY BLOG

I didn’t feel ready, but I did it anyway. This personal branding session—captured by my dear friend Adri—became Session 11 of my Self-Portrait Marathon, and it reminded me exactly why I do what I do. As I step into a new decade, navigating body changes and confidence dips, I chose to show up. Not just for myself, but for every woman who’s ever felt unphotogenic, unsure, or unseen. This is the power of getting in front of the camera—even when it feels hard.

AI headshots are trending, but are they really a good idea for your brand? I ran a little experiment—uploaded my own photos to a top AI generator—and got 100 polished, professional-looking images that… weren’t me. In this blog, I break down why using fake headshots might be hurting your brand more than helping it, and why real, authentic portraits still matter—especially if you value integrity, connection, and showing up as your true self.

Think having too many portraits of yourself is vain? Think again. This blog explores why loving your image is actually brave, healing, and deeply meaningful.