"Focus" is a hearth, not a spotlight (with Christina Jones)

Today I’m joined by the incredible Christina Jones—brand photographer, creative coach, and (fun fact) the first guest I’ve ever met in real life! Christina did my most recent brand shoot, and let me tell you… it was an unexpectedly emotional experience. There’s something deeply vulnerable about being the focus of the lens, and Christina held that space so beautifully.

In this episode, we unpack the word focus—in parenting, photography, business, and life—and how it can mean everything from presence to pressure to play. Plus, we get delightfully off-topic in the best way: Jenga, barre class, Instacart, and family dance parties all make an appearance.

In This Episode, You’ll Discover…

• what a fireplace, a camera lens, and your to-do list might all have in common
• how the word focus shifted from warmth and gathering to clarity and command
• why Christina thinks Jenga might be the ultimate metaphor for intentional attention
• how over-focusing can make your whole life shrink down to the size of your laptop screen
• the quiet magic of choosing what you focus on—and what gets to blur in the background

Ways to Connect with Christina

• Christina’s brand photography and mentoring: christinajonesphoto.com
• Come say hi to her on Instagram: @christinajonesstudio