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The Muse's LabEp. 65: Unpacking the Madonna-whore ComplexWelcome back to another episode of The Muses Lab Podcast! In this episode, I share my return to home to pleasure-centric content and begin with exploring binary thinking of sex and pleasure through the lens of the Madonna-whore complex. Key themes include: sexual sovereignty, the importance of community in personal growth, and the importance of spectrum of in sexual expression. I offer some solutions to navigating societal expectations, share the detriments of imparting binary thinking on young girls and those who are femme-of-center, while emphasizing the transformative power of pleasure in one's life.Referenced in...2025-05-3157 min
a life differently15: Why are the dishes in the dryer? (meltdowns, breakthroughs, and lists of big ass dreams)It’s my birthday episode, and surprise — I’m crying on the mic. (We love consistency.) This week, I sat down to reflect on turning 36 and ended up sharing one of the most raw, unfiltered episodes I’ve ever recorded. I talk about the emotional breakdown that took me out, the four-day cry I didn’t see coming, and the weird metaphor that floated into my brain mid-spiral: why are the dishes in the dryer? If your life has been feeling loud, messy, and absurd in ways you can’t even explain — same. I’m right there with...2025-05-1456 min
a life differentlyReclaiming Pleasure + the Power of Shadow Work with Latoya Dixon SmithWhat if pleasure was more than a luxury and shadow work was the portal to reclaiming it? This week, I’m joined by Latoya Dixon Smith (she/her)—boudoir photographer, embodiment coach, and founder of Greenville Boudoir and One Union Studios—to explore how shadow work, nervous system healing, and sensual embodiment can radically transform how we live, love, and lead. We unpack the ways control, burnout, and the pressure to stay “nice” disconnect us from our truth—and how shadow work, sensual embodiment, and creative rebellion can guide us back to authenticity and power. Wheth...2025-04-091h 03
Wild + (finally fcking) Free: Real, Raw Stories of the Disruptors, Rebels + RevolutionariesS5E13 Embodying Authenticity + Following Freedom with Latoya Dixon SmithLatoya Dixon Smith is a boudoir photographer, embodiment coach, and international speaker based in Greenville, SC. Featured on HBO, she has also been widely featured in publications including ESSENCE, The Huffington Post, and The Greenville Business Magazine.In addition to activating women to connect with their confidence through empowering boudoir healing ceremonies and photos, Latoya enjoys speaking with women about accessing pleasure, power, and peace through the power of the feminine essence. In this ep we chat about:Latoya's earlier path as an engineer and how even in that environment, she always led from a...2025-03-3152 min
The Muse's LabSeason 3, Episode 3 - Boudoir as Self-empowermentThis week, I meet with Latoya Dixon Smith boudoir photographer and creatress of Greenville Boudoir. In this episode, we chat about the boudoir as a means of self-empowerment and learn some great lessons from Toya that continue to sit with me.
About Latoya:
Latoya Dixon Smith is a boudoir photographer, certified sex doula, and international speaker based in Greenville, SC. Featured on HBO, she has also been widely featured in publications including The Huffington Post, ESSENCE, and The Greenville Business Magazine.In addition to activating women to find confidence and self-acceptance...2023-12-141h 04
Permission to LivePART 1: How Curiosity Led Her to Becoming a Sex DoulaLatoya Dixon Smith had to wade through multiple layoffs before finding her passion of activating women to find confidence and self-acceptance through empowering boudoir healing ceremonies and speaking about accessing pleasure, power, and peace through the power of the erotic. Here is her story... or at least part of it, she'll be back for more soon!LINKS for LATOYA:Learn more about working with Latoya on her websiteFollow Melissa on InstagramLINKS for MELISSA:Get your Free Roadmap to Unlocking Your Bad Bit...2022-12-2140 min
Enneagram & CoffeeUnblocking Our Flow with Latoya Dixon SmithToday I am talking with Latoya Dixon Smith a mechanical engineer turned boudoir photographer, certified sex doula, and international speaker based in Greenville, SC. Featured on HBO, she has also been widely featured in publications including The Huffington Post, ESSENCE, and The Greenville Business Magazine.In addition to activating women to find confidence and self-acceptance through empowering boudoir healing ceremonies and photos, Latoya enjoys speaking with women about accessing pleasure, power, and peace through the power of the erotic.Get in touch with Latoya: www.instagram.com/greenvilleboudoir--2022-09-0938 min
Who You Callin’ Holistic?Sensual HealingGuest Latoya Dixon Smith joins me as we talk about magic, manifesting, career changes and what life is like as a trailblazer. Follow her on IG @latoyadixonsmith
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Message me @gotoheal@sheanah.com2022-08-251h 02Who You Callin’ Holistic?Sensual HealingGuest Latoya Dixon Smith joins me as we talk about magic, manifesting, career changes and what life is like as a trailblazer. Follow her on IG @latoyadixonsmith
Try my free Cosmic Reiki meditation https://gotoheal.ck.page
Use code: Sheanah and get $10 off your Prismatic Plants purchase https://www.prismaticplants.com/?afmc=Sheanah
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Message me @gotoheal@sheanah.com2022-08-251h 02
Midlife Plot Twists with Lucy BaberS2E3: Midlife Body Relationships - Latoya Dixon SmithOur desires shift as our bodies change, which can cause problems with partners if we aren't sure how to communicate with them. Latoya Dixon Smith of Greenville Boudoir joins us to share about her work not only as a boudoir photographer, but a sex doula. Listen in as Latoya explains what her role is as a sex doula and how she helps her clients, along with the approaches she takes and tools she uses in her practice!Today's episode is brought to you by my mentorship opportunities, where I help photographers better serve people. If you're...2022-07-2953 min
The Modern PhoenixReadiness is an illusion with Latoya Dixon SmithG sits down with former mechanical engineer turned boudoir photographer, Latoya Dixon Smith, for a juicy permission slip to embrace your truth and not be afraid to be fun, playful and sexy. They speak on the importance of releasing the narratives around the sh*tty things that happen to you to invite a perspective shift. Readiness is an illusion. As modern women, we have been brainwashed to believe that if we slow down, there will be consequences. Slow down and listen to the redirection nuggets of wisdom that present themselves. More about Latoya: Latoya Dixon Sm...2022-07-0655 minThe Modern PhoenixReadiness is an illusion with Latoya Dixon SmithG sits down with former mechanical engineer turned boudoir photographer, Latoya Dixon Smith, for a juicy permission slip to embrace your truth and not be afraid to be fun, playful and sexy. They speak on the importance of releasing the narratives around the sh*tty things that happen to you to invite a perspective shift. Readiness is an illusion. As modern women, we have been brainwashed to believe that if we slow down, there will be consequences. Slow down and listen to the redirection nuggets of wisdom that present themselves. More about Latoya: Latoya Dixon Sm...2022-07-0655 min
Morning High FiveQ+A with Latoya Dixon SmithI’m diving into what it means to show up differently in different phases of life with this week’s pep talker Latoya Dixon Smith. We’re coming to terms with my emo phase (I know, you wanted to take this journey with me, right?) and how different looks and branding choices can be an indicator of evolution and growth. Latoya Dixon Smith is an engineer turned boudoir photographer, sex doula, and feminine embodiment coach. Turning in her steel toe boots for lingerie and bodysuits, Latoya is passionate about helping women find confidence and self-acceptance through empowering photos...2022-01-2009 minMorning High FiveWhere Do We Go From Here?When you’re not sure what the next step is in your business or your life, what’s the first thing you should do? Latoya Dixon Smith is here to deliver you the pep talk you need to figure out what you truly want out of life and the first step to moving in the right direction. Latoya Dixon Smith is an engineer turned boudoir photographer, sex doula, and feminine embodiment coach. Turning in her steel toe boots for lingerie and bodysuits, Latoya is passionate about helping women find confidence and self-acceptance through empowering photoshoot experiences and coac...2022-01-1903 min
DANGEROUSLY GOOD STORIES045: Creating Rich Systems with Latoya Dixon-SmithDo you ever feel like you’re doing things on the fly in your business and can’t keep up? You’re maybe sacrificing all your time to give your clients the best experience and you feel like there’s GOT to be a better way? Well, there is and if any of this feels like you, this ep's for you! FULL SHOW NOTES: http://www.fearlessandframed.com/045 2019-04-0248 min
Bokeh - The Photography Podcast#196: How Systems Can Bring You Freedom - Latoya Dixon SmithDo you find yourself overwhelmed in your photography business, working on tasks that aren't moving you forward?In episode 196 of the Bokeh Podcast, Latoya Dixon Smith reveals how you can find freedom in your business by implementing systems that will save you time and resources. Listen in as she shares how you can start creating systems by answering a few simple questions.The Bokeh Podcast is brought to you by Photographer’s Edit: Custom Editing for the Wedding and Portrait Photographer. You can also subscribe to the Bokeh podcast on the Ap...2018-11-261h 08
Bokeh - The Photography Podcast#196: How Systems Can Bring You Freedom - Latoya Dixon SmithDo you find yourself overwhelmed in your photography business, working on tasks that aren't moving you forward?In episode 196 of the Bokeh Podcast, Latoya Dixon Smith reveals how you can find freedom in your business by implementing systems that will save you time and resources. Listen in as she shares how you can start creating systems by answering a few simple questions.The Bokeh Podcast is brought to you by Photographer’s Edit: Custom Editing for the Wedding and Portrait Photographer. You can also subscribe to the Bokeh podcast on the Apple podcast app, follow on Spo...2018-11-261h 08
The WordPress Photography PodcastMaking Client Onboarding Awesome w/ Latoya Dixon SmithLatoya Dixon Smith is a wedding and portrait photographer based in Greenville, SC. She has been widely featured in publications, including The Huffington Post, 99U, and The Greenville Business Magazine. Along with photographing couples eager to create their own, new traditions, Latoya finds her passion in helping photographers and other creatives get a handle on […]
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Let's Get UnraveledLatoya Dixon Smith of The Queen Photographers Talks Community + Time ManagementLatoya Dixon Smith, Founder of The Queen Photographers chats with Academy Founders about the need for community and the benefits of managing your time well.
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https://www.instagram.com/queenphotogs/2018-09-0300 min
Bokeh - The Photography Podcast#149: How to Build a Photography Community - Latoya Dixon SmithAre you longing to make connections and build relationships with other photographers in your community? Fulfilling that sense of belonging in any industry is invaluable.In episode 149 of the Bokeh Podcast, Latoya Dixon Smith of the Queen Photographers shares how she grew her Facebook group of 30 women in South Carolina to an international collaborative of black women photographers around the globe. Listen as she provides 3 helpful tips to launching and maintaining a photography community.The Bokeh Podcast is brought to you by Photographer’s Edit: Custom Editing for the Wedding and Portrait Photographer. You can also s...2018-06-211h 08
Bokeh - The Photography Podcast#149: How to Build a Photography Community - Latoya Dixon SmithAre you longing to make connections and build relationships with other photographers in your community? Fulfilling that sense of belonging in any industry is invaluable.In episode 149 of the Bokeh Podcast, Latoya Dixon Smith of the Queen Photographers shares how she grew her Facebook group of 30 women in South Carolina to an international collaborative of black women photographers around the globe. Listen as she provides 3 helpful tips to launching and maintaining a photography community.The Bokeh Podcast is brought to you by Photographer’s Edit: Custom Editing for the Wedding and Portrait Ph...2018-06-211h 08
Queen Photographers Podcast016 | Samantha Clarke, From Attorney to International Wedding PhotographerSamantha Clarke of Samantha Clarke Photography gives us an inspirational interview on how she transitioned from her career as an attorney to now photographing weddings internationally.2018-04-0224 min
Queen Photographers Podcast016 | Barbara Grimes, Confidence and Speaking Things into ExistenceHost Latoya Dixon Smith shares the importance of being bold and confident as a business owner and the transformation which happens from speaking your desires out loud and working diligently toward them. Barbara Grimes of Barbara Yvonne Photography confirms this message in her interview.2018-03-2621 min
Queen Photographers Podcast015 | Karen Bethencourt, CreativeSoul Photography Takes Kids Fashion Photography By StormKahran Bethencourt is one-half of the CreativeSoul Photography kids fashion, husband and wife team powerhouse. Kahran shares her atypical story of how she got into photography and how CreativeSoul came to be a wonder in kids fashion photography.2018-03-1918 min
The Life Boss Show for PhotographersEpisode 17 – Queen Photographers with Latoya Dixon SmithLatoya Dixon Smith is a wedding and lifestyle commercial photographer based in Greenville, SC. She has been widely featured in publications including The Huffington Post, Black Southern Belle, and Borrowed & Blue. Along with photographing crazy-in-love couples who are mindful in their journeys together, Latoya finds her passion in educating and leading The Queen Photographers…Continue readingEpisode 17 - Queen Photographers with Latoya Dixon Smith
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Queen Photographers Podcast014 | Dana Cole, Diversity in International Fashion and Beauty PhotographyDana Cole of Dana Cole Photography lets us in on her experience in moving from Texas to Oslo, Norway to become a full time fashion and beauty photographer.2018-03-1219 min
Queen Photographers Podcast013 | LaJoy Cox, Persevering to a 6-Figure SuccessAtlanta photographer, LaJoy Cox, takes us behind her journey to finding success after given an ultimatum, dealing with a divorce, rebranding, all while maintaining her duty as a mom.2018-03-0519 min
Queen Photographers Podcast012 | Getting to Know the Charlotte Area LeadersOn this episode we sit down with the Area Leaders for the Charlotte Queens, Charmekia Bias of CharMarie Photography and Demetria Mosely of Studio Mosley.2018-02-2631 min
Queen Photographers Podcast011 | Keda Sharber - Personal and Professional Growth as a PhotographerKeda Sharber, a Houston-based photographer, is a wise soul. Keda shares a window into her own photography experience, including the personal professional rollercoasters she rode along the way. Read the show notes at www.queenphotographers.com/0112018-02-1926 min
Queen Photographers Podcast010 | Getting to Know the Raleigh/Durham Area LeadersIn this episode we sat down with Raleigh-Durham Area Leaders, Nikia Williams Wilson of Nikia Williams Photography and Elena Lewis of CMWE Photography to hear how they got started in photography and what challenges they've faced along the way.2018-02-1220 min
Queen Photographers Podcast009 | Sacia Listenbee - Freelancing as a Photographer for Uber EatsSacia Listenbee is a wedding photographer, based in Myrtle Beach, SC. A former high school English teacher, she struck up a love of photography quickly, and soon after decided to make the jump to go into the business full-time. In this episode, Sacia shares her journey to photography and gives insight to the freelance work she has done with the Uber Eats program.2018-02-0521 min
Queen Photographers Podcast008 | Sabrina Guyton - Prioritizing Portraits of Families of ColorSabrina Guyton is a lifestyle portrait photographer, based in Philadelphia. Sabrina shares her inspiration behind creating a new platform, Figs and Cocoa, which is a curated lifestyle blog feature portraiture of families and children of color.2018-01-2925 min
Queen Photographers Podcast007 | Getting to Know the GA Area Leaders, part 1In this episode we chat with our Atlanta, Ga area leaders: Hope Ballenger, Latricia Buffington, and Brittany Richardson. They each share their experiences as new photographers and some of their favorite #QueenPhotogs moments.2017-10-0238 min
Queen Photographers Podcast006 | How I Transitioned from my 9 to 5 to Full Time Photographer with Ebony StubbsEbony Stubbs of Rae Images chats with us on how she transitioned from her corporate 9 to 5 job to full time photographer. Listen to her journey in this episode.2017-09-1248 min
Queen Photographers Podcast005 | Latasha Haynes of Ike & Tash - On Community, Finding a Mentor, and Showing UPThe Queen of COMMUNITY, Latasha Haynes gives us the real and chats with us about community and why we should strive for building a community, how to find a mentor, and the importance of showing up for our fellow Queens!2017-07-3137 min
Queen Photographers Podcast004 | Growing an Instagram Community with BGWACOn this episode we have the Creator of Brown Girl with a Camera, Ruby Melton on the podcast. If you remember back from episode one, we first met Ruby back in 2015 when we invited BGWAC to Greenville, SC for a portfolio building experience. This was shortly after Sierra and I met and were elated to find each other, two young black women interested in photography. Both BGWAC and the Queen Photographers have grown tremendously since then. In this episode Ruby shares her early beginnings with Brown Girl with a Camera as well as some extensions to her brand that...2017-06-1253 min
Queen Photographers Podcast003 | Getting to Know the SC Area Leaders, part 2The rest of our South Carolina area leaders, Sirena White-Singleton of Aneris Photography, Kristen Gordon of Lavish Moments Photography, and Tangela Kitchens of Tangela Kitchens Photography shed a little light on how they begin in photography, which conferences they invested in, and how the original QPSC (the Queen Photographers of South Carolina) helped them find a supportive community in the early stages of their business.2017-05-2547 min
Queen Photographers Podcast002 | Getting to Know the SC Area Leaders, part 1In this episode, we chatted with 3 of our South Carolina area leaders, Denise Benson of Denise Benson Photography, Tiffany Douglas of Sunshine's Photography, and Kim Craven of Kim Craven Photography. They each share their experiences as area leaders and their leadership styles.2017-05-0724 min
Queen Photographers Podcast001 | Intro to the Queen PhotographersIn this episode, The Queen Photographers CoFounders, Latoya Dixon Smith and Sierra Collins give introductions about the #QueenPhotogs, explaining who the Queen Photographers are and the mission of the organization.2017-04-2358 min