Andy sits down for this episode with Marissa Morrison, a successful destination wedding photographer, transformative mindset coach, and host of The Marissa Morrison Show podcast. Listen in as Marissa opens up about her journey from being a 19-year-old single mother with no support to establishing a thriving business and helping others achieve their dreams! She also shares how gratitude and manifestation played incredibly important roles in her success and explains how these practices continue to guide her now.

Marissa and Andy also discuss the power of gratitude, love, and presence in creating a fulfilling life and career, with Marissa discussing how our thoughts and energy shape our reality and how staying present can help lead to opportunities for growth. She shares her process for manifesting dreams, highlighting why it's important to align your actions with your vision.

Marissa explores her unique perspective on relational manifesting (focusing on creating harmony between your vision and that of others), especially in her approach to working with clients in the wedding industry. This mindset has both enhanced her photography as well as elevated her business, allowing her to charge premium prices for her work.

Throughout this episode, Marissa offers some practical tips for cultivating a positive mindset, overcoming limiting beliefs, and taking action, encouraging listeners to trust their intuition and keep showing up for their dreams, no matter the challenges. Andy had a wonderful time having this unique and inspirational conversation with Marissa and hopes that you enjoy listening! If so, then he asks that you please not keep it to yourself! If you can think of at least three good friends who might really benefit from and enjoy this episode, be sure to share it with them! Andy would also be appreciative if you were to subscribe to the podcast if you aren't already and to leave a top review wherever you listen, especially since it really helps the show and helps people find it!

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Time Stamps

[0:30] - Andy announces today's guest - Marissa Morrison!

[2:41] - Gratitude shifts our mindset, opening us up to abundance while reducing fear, doubt, and worry.

[5:02] - Marissa explains that true transformation comes from raising our vibration over time.

[8:00] - Andy and Marissa discuss how our past affects perceptions and manifesting goals.

[9:35] - Manifestation begins with being present because focusing energy on the moment attracts positive outcomes.

[10:29] - Presence, love, and gratitude create a trio aligning our desires with acceptance and understanding.

[13:14] - Marissa discusses how accepting struggles and emotions shifts our frequency.

[15:19] - Marissa reflects on her decision to pursue photography at 19, despite being a single mother.

[17:58] - The universe aligns to support our intentions.

[20:15] - Marissa argues that our reality is shaped by our beliefs and energy frequency; we must believe, trust, and surrender.

[22:58] - Practices such as meditation and journaling help, but old patterns can block progress.

[24:53] - Focusing on the present and celebrating wins raises frequency and opens us up to new possibilities.

[27:27] - Manifestation thrives when we focus on giving and being authentic and grateful.

[30:59] - Successful manifestation involves aligning visions and creating plans that align personal and collaborative goals.

[32:03] - Marissa reflects on how, by taking responsibility and collaborating with clients, she created authentic work and charged more.

[35:21] - Marissa argues that manifestation requires presence, intention, bold action, and overcoming limiting beliefs.

[38:40] - You are enough, worthy, and capable of achieving your desires, which already exist in your future!

[39:43] - Learn where to find Marissa online.

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