Happy World Mental Health Day! I can’t believe I got to sit down with Laura Izumikawa, a professional photographer and videographer, who began creating photos and videos of her adorable napping daughter, Joey, in pop-culture costumes as a way to make her friends and family laugh while on maternity leave. What began as a way for Laura to find humor in parenting turned into a viral phenomenon. Her photos turned into a published book by Simon and Schuster in 2017 called, Naptime with Joey, which I own and have personally signed hehe! Laura and Joey have been featured on USA Today, ABC News, Huffington Post, and BuzzFeed, and recent partnerships include Canon, Apple, Target, Huggies, Mattel, Alaska Air, and Whole Foods.
Laura has since amassed a loyal audience who follow her for her humorous approach to parenting along with informative tips, her relatable approach about home and lifestyle, and teaching her daughters the importance of spreading kindness - all told through the lens of a down-to-earth and candid mother.
Listen in as Laura openly shares about how her faith grounds her in this crazy momfluencer life, how she intentionally protects and balances her identities in motherhood, marriage, and her mental well being, and her unique perspectives and inspiring life tips that have continued to shape and grow her and those around her. Thank you Laura for coming on the pod!!
Laura is an Enneagram 4 or 7 and her MBTI is ISFP - The Adventurer!
Instagram: @lauraiz
Book: Naptime with Joey
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