13. Learning to Fly with Sophie Spencer

In this episode of The Art of Connection, Yana sits down with women’s embodiment photographer Sophie Spencer for a conversation that began before the podcast itself had even taken shape; a story of creative trust and saying yes before knowing how it will unfold.

Sophie shares her journey from photographing pizzas to capturing the essence of women through intimate portraiture; a transformation born from her own path of self-discovery and courage. Together, Yana and Sophie explore what it means to be seen, to come home to the body, and to honour womanhood as art.

They talk about the birth of Sophie’s Wholesome Women’s Weekends, the power of female connection, and the symbolism of black cockatoos; a shared reminder of freedom and transformation. From laughter to tears m ...