Boudoir, Business & Bold Empowerment on the Be Your Own Daddy Podcast
Rewriting the Rules of Beauty and Power with Liz Hansen and Alycia Israel
I recently had the absolute pleasure of being a guest on the Be Your Own Daddy Podcast, hosted by the unapologetically bold and brilliant Alycia Israel.
If you're not familiar with Alycia, she’s a powerhouse. A former strength and conditioning coach who walked away from a steady paycheck at a top university to build her own empire—and she’s now grossing over half a million a year. Her mission? To help women stop asking for permission and start stepping into the power they’ve had all along.
We had a powerful conversation about how boudoir photography can be a life-changing experience—one that goes far beyond just “taking sexy photos.” It’s about shedding shame, rewriting your story around beauty and sexuality, and seeing yourself through a new, empowered lens.
In this episode, we talked about:
What boudoir photography really is (and what it’s not)
How our culture’s beauty standards are keeping women small
My TEDx Talk on nudity, shame, and societal expectations
What to expect during a session at Chicago Boudoir
Why you don’t need permission to feel confident, sexy, or powerful
Alycia and I are both deeply passionate about helping women reclaim their strength—whether it’s in the gym, behind the camera, or in life. If you’ve ever felt stuck in self-doubt, shame, or outdated beliefs about what it means to be a “good woman,” this episode is for you.