Welcome to Authentically You. 🌟 This is where your camera confidence starts. 🎬 Be seen. Be heard. Be authentically you. ✨ This community is for creators, coaches, and professionals who are ready to stop hiding, show up fully, and express themselves with clarity and confidence on camera. Here, we grow together. This is a space to be supported, seen, and witnessed as you step into your voice, your power, and your presence — on screen and beyond. 💫 You are no longer doing this alone. Let’s build visibility that feels aligned, grounded, and fully you! 🔥 🔑 Quick Tips to Get Started: 1. Watch the Intro Video below for a quick hello and welcome! 2. Introduce yourself in the comments below with your name, fave colour, what attracted you to this community, what you would like to achieve in the next 6 months! Or make your own post! (Intro Post Template here) 3. Join our Q&A calls to get your questions answered. 4. Dm or tag me anytime for support. 💖 5. Go to the Classroom here to get started! ⏱️ On your phone? Download the Skool Communities APP https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/skool-communities/id6447270545 💬 Let’s do this! ✨ ~ Those who strive together, thrive together. ~ 🌱☀️ 💖 ME: Hi! 👋 I'm Elfina. I have a Choco Lab, Red Golden & a black cat who rules everyone else! 🥰

Over time, I tested a lot of equipment. Some worked well but wasn’t portable. Some sounded great but made editing complicated. Some broke way too fast. And some looked amazing... until I actually tried to use them. This is the gear I keep coming back to — not because it’s the most expensive or flashy, but because it’s reliable, easy to use, and delivers what I need whether I’m filming indoors, outside, or on Zoom. I’ve taken this kit on the road, used it for client projects, community workshops, content filming, and everything in between. I hope this helps you cut through the noise and feel more confident about your setup — because once the tech feels solid, showing up becomes so much easier. 🎙 AUDIO - Shure MV7 - This i the best podcast-style mic I’ve used. You plug it directly into your computer with a USB-C cable, and when you’re recording in Zoom, Loom, or other programs, you can select it as the audio input — which means it records in the same track as your video. You don’t need to export or sync anything later. It’s great for meetings, podcasts, and general indoor use. - DJI Mic - This is my favorite mic for quality recording. I use it when I’m filming content and need crisp, clean audio. I love that you can clip it on or hold it like a mini interviewer mic. It comes with a wind sock, which cuts out external noise and makes it great for outdoors. But — it records as a separate track, so you’ll have to export the file and sync it later. Sometimes I use both the DJI and the Shure to have two audio sources, but that’s more advanced. It’s definitely more of a pro-level mic and great if you’re comfortable doing a bit more post-production. - Hollyland LARK M2 - I haven’t used this one personally yet, but it came highly recommended by a beloved community member who knows their gear. (Thank you @Yukta Kandhari!) It’s more affordable than the DJI, and known for being super plug-and-play friendly. It’s ultra lightweight, has built-in noise cancellation, and works well with phones and cameras. If you want a simple, wireless mic setup without the post-syncing step, this could be a great option to explore.

One of the things I’ve learned through years of creating content — and supporting others to do the same — is that having a clear, repeatable workflow makes all the difference. Not just for what you create, but for your energy, your consistency, and your ability to actually finish what you start. What you might not know is that outside of creative work, I’ve also worked behind the scenes as a business consultant — helping teams simplify systems and improve operations. So it’s natural for me to always look for the smoothest, least stressful way to get from idea to execution. And content creation is no different. That’s why I’m building something to help you create your own custom workflow — from setup, to filming, to delivery. But a structure that works for you — whether you're just getting started or ready to streamline something more advanced. Because let’s be honest — the hardest part isn’t just the tech. It's the mental load: - Not knowing where to start - Second-guessing your setup - Avoiding filming because it feels like too much - Trying to do it all in your head - Getting overwhelmed by the next steps - Struggling to stay consistent because the process isn’t clear This is about clearing that noise and building a system that removes friction — so you can show up more consistently and feel good about what you’re creating. Before I finalize it, I’d love your input: Where do you feel the most stuck (or scattered) in your content workflow right now? 👇 Vote in the poll below — and if there’s something you don’t see listed, feel free to drop a comment. I’m building this with you in mind.

Next week's Q&A will be moved up to Tuesday as I will be traveling on the Wednesday. See you soon! Elfina 💖 🧠💭 Q&A Tuesday, April 1st @ 10am - 11am Vancouver time https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81369158752?pwd=bpJbLXH2ONdQhiPs1IwSJT2Cy8Lmyk.1 Limiting Beliefs & Fears Q&A Ask your questions about overcoming mindset blocks, fears, and self-doubt so you can show up with confidence and authenticity.

"𝑌𝑜𝑢'𝑟𝑒 𝑠𝑢𝑐𝑐𝑒𝑠𝑠𝑓𝑢𝑙 𝑎𝑠 𝑠𝑜𝑜𝑛 𝑎𝑠 𝑦𝑜𝑢 𝑠𝑒𝑛𝑑 𝑦𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝑤𝑜𝑟𝑘 𝑜𝑢𝑡 𝑖𝑛𝑡𝑜 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑤𝑜𝑟𝑙𝑑." – Rick Rubin Earlier in life, I thought success was something that happened later. After the validation. After the big numbers and virality. After the work had been “perfected.” So I kept holding back. I told myself I needed to refine things just a little more. I needed to be sure it was good enough, or it was the right moment. But in a way... I wasn’t waiting for 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 to be ready. I was waiting for 𝐦𝐲𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐟 to feel ready. And that moment never came. Because no amount of tweaking, refining, or overthinking can prepare you for the feeling of putting something out there and realizing: "now, this in out in the world." And yet, every single time I finally shared something, even when I felt like it wasn’t “there” yet, I felt like I moved forward. Each time I hit publish, my work becomes real. It exists outside of me. I guess that's what Rick Rubin meant. Success isn’t some finish line far away. It’s not in the likes, the comments, or the virality. Success happens the moment you let your work go public, give it a chance to find its people, to do what it was meant to do. Of course, not everything I’ve made and shared has been great. (looking at you, YouTube videos ^_^) I’ve gotten better and grown. And helped at least one person, hopefully. That’s the real win. So if you’ve been sitting on something, waiting for the "perfect” moment (that never happens), put it out there. Let it be messy. Let it be unfinished. Let it exist. Because the only reason you’ve learned from those ahead of you is that they pressed publish, despite their own uncertainties. And now, by sharing your work, you’re doing the same for those coming up behind you. Your success has already started 🚀