Redefining Beauty at Every Age: Liz Hansen on the Mature Allure Podcast
How Boudoir Photography Empowers Women Over 40 — My Interview on Mature Allure
What if one photo shoot could completely change the way you see yourself?
I recently had the joy of sitting down with Sherri O., host of the Mature Allure podcast, to talk about all things confidence, empowerment, and redefining beauty—especially for women over 40.
In this episode, we dive deep into how boudoir photography isn’t about looking sexy for someone else—it’s about reclaiming the parts of yourself that may have gone quiet. It’s about remembering your worth, your sensuality, and your power at every stage of life.
A Little About My Story
I’m Liz Hansen, owner and photographer at Chicago Boudoir Photography—but also a wife, mom of two teenage daughters, and lifelong creative.
I started my business after being a stay-at-home mom for seven years, and honestly, stepping into entrepreneurship in midlife felt both terrifying and thrilling. But it was also the perfect time. I finally had the clarity to build something meaningful—to use my camera as a tool for healing and empowerment.
At my studio, I specialize in photographing women—many of them in their 40s, 50s, and 60s—and helping them reconnect with their confidence, sensuality, and self-worth.
What We Talked About
In my conversation with Sherri, we explore:
🎧 The transformative power of boudoir photography for women over 40
💫 How embracing vulnerability leads to self-acceptance and joy
❤️ A client’s powerful story of celebrating life after a heart attack
🔥 My own leap into business ownership—and why midlife is the perfect time to take bold risks
✨ Why “sexy isn’t a size—it’s a state of mind.”
We also talk about the behind-the-scenes magic that happens during a boudoir session—how nerves melt into confidence, laughter fills the studio, and women walk out standing taller and glowing brighter than when they arrived.
Redefining Beauty
To me, beauty isn’t a number, size, or age—it’s an energy. It’s confidence, softness, boldness, and authenticity, all wrapped up in who you are. I believe we need to stop chasing narrow ideals and start celebrating the beauty that comes with life and lived experience.
That’s exactly what this episode of Mature Allure celebrates—the courage to be seen, the joy of rediscovery, and the confidence that comes from owning your story.
🎙️ Listen to the full episode Mature Allure Podcast with Sherri O. featuring Liz Hansen, Chicago Boudoir Photography, HERE!
If you’ve ever wondered what boudoir could do for your confidence—or if you just need a reminder that you are powerful, beautiful, and worthy exactly as you are—this conversation is for you.