Business as UNusual is not just another podcast; it's a captivating journey into the heart of modern entrepreneurship. This show dives deep into the groundbreaking strategies, bold ideas, and unconventional practices that empower visionary leaders and companies to thrive in a rapidly changing business landscape.
Join Aicila, a seasoned expert with over 20 years of experience in business development across the nonprofit and corporate sectors, as she engages in enlightening conversations with a diverse array of guests. These inspiring individuals are on a mission to create successful businesses that prioritize both people and the planet in their profit models.
Tune in to be inspired and to discover how these remarkable changemakers are redefining success in business. Their stories will ignite your passion and spark innovative thinking in your own ventures.
For more details, visit BiCurean.com/bau.
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Business as UNusual is not just another podcast; it's a captivating journey into the heart of modern entrepreneurship. This show dives deep into the groundbreaking strategies, bold ideas, and unconventional practices that empower visionary leaders and companies to thrive in a rapidly changing business landscape.
Join Aicila, a seasoned expert with over 20 years of experience in business development across the nonprofit and corporate sectors, as she engages in enlightening conversations with a diverse array of guests. These inspiring individuals are on a mission to create successful businesses that prioritize both people and the planet in their profit models.
Tune in to be inspired and to discover how these remarkable changemakers are redefining success in business. Their stories will ignite your passion and spark innovative thinking in your own ventures.
For more details, visit BiCurean.com/bau.
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On this episode of Business as UNusual, host Aicila sits down with Liz Hansen, owner and photographer at Chicago Boudoir Photography. Liz shares her journey of creating a business dedicated to empowering women to celebrate their bodies and stories through boudoir photography. With over 2,000 women photographed and numerous recognitions—including features on TEDx and NPR—Liz discusses how her unconventional approach transforms perceptions of body image, encourages radical self-care, and creates a safe, supportive space for women of all backgrounds. Discover how boudoir photography can be a business rooted in compassion, inclusion, and confidence.
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Resources mentioned in this episode:
Explore your confidence—visit chicagoboudoir.com for inspiration, resources, and to see how Liz is changing the conversation around boudoir photography.
Support Domestic Violence Awareness—get involved this October, join a local initiative, or donate to a shelter in your community.
Ready to try something business as UNusual? Take the risk, start your project, or reach out for collaboration—your voice matters!
Find Liz on social
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chicagoboudoir
VIP Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/VIPChicago
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chicagoboudoir
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/liz-hansen-9aab35173/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ChicagoBoudoirPhotography
The full transcript of this conversation is available at https://www.bicurean.com/bautranscripts3
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Lightly edited and produced by BiCurean Consulting, BiCurean.com.
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