The Power of Believing in Other People | Interview with Josh Newton

Today I am honored to introduce you to my friend, Josh Newton. Josh has an incredible gift of speaking encouragement and believing in other people when they might not be able to believe in themselves. I have been very blessed by this gift of his and his friendship over the past few years and I’ve learned so much from his example. 

Josh is a wedding photographer, storyteller and he helps companies with business development and marketing needs. But mostly, he’s an extraordinary human. 

I know you’ll enjoy our conversation!

I met Josh about three years ago at a conference. I was in a weird headspace dealing with a lot of uncertainty and insecurity from having just published my first book.

When we started talking, I was taken aback by how attentively he listened and encouraged me. And then he did something totally unexpected!

Right then and there, he brought over people he knew that could help me answer my questions or help me figure out how to take my next step. 

I got to meet one of my biggest role models that night because Josh said, “Let’s do it! I’ll introduce you to her!”

Josh has a level of sincerity and genuine care for others that’s rare in today’s hurried and self-focused society.

Everyone who meets him gets a gift like I did. Being believed in is powerful. Somehow, even more-so when the person believing in you does so objectively (i.e. not a family member). 

Josh is a wedding photographer and he’s built an impressive business over the past 14 years. He’s travelled to at least 43 states and 35 countries! 

Traveling the world to incredible destinations with amazing clients is not a luxury that all photographers get. You had better believe that it’s the way Josh treats his people that has opened up these opportunities for him.

His ability to connect with anyone has also helped him build meaningful relationships with companies he’s helped with their business development and marketing needs.

In our conversation, we covered the following topics:How he’s built his photography business to shoot in 43 states and 35 countriesHow to walk the line between photography clients perceiving that their paying for your vacation, or their gratitude for you making the sacrifice to travel such a long wayHow Josh intentionally seeks out connections and opportunities to help people take their next stepHow Josh’s practice of saying “yes” to opportunities has opened up a world of possibilities for himHow making connections immediately for people helps people get over the hurdle of procrastination or uncertainty of how to make their dreams realityWhy Josh thinks that really believing in people is one of the most powerful things we can do as humansHow going through a season of restructuring his life gave way to a newfound sense of purpose and direction in his giftingsHow curiosity and genuine interest has led Josh to opportunities and relationshipsWhy it’s easier to say “no,” or stay in the background than to put yourself out there and pursue your dreams, and what to do about itHow Josh’s belief in a really great love shines through in all of his photographyHow Josh’s desire to create an impact has changed over time from being big picture “wanting to change the world” to focusing smaller on being a light to the people who come into his lifeHow Josh’s focus on showing up and putting the needs of others first keeps him from burn outThe story Josh challenges people to move beyond: That you have to have it all together to have an impactWhy the trend to be “vulnerable” on social media doesn’t come across that way, and feels like contrived authenticity

Find all the show notes here! https://jenniferspoelma.com/podcast-feed/believe-in-others