A Fresh Story, season 4, episode 1 October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, and we’re honored to hold space for these profound stories. These stories may be of grief, but they are also of hope, resilience, and most of all, unconditional love. As a reminder, be gentle with your heart, and if you are not able to listen to this episode at the moment, we understand and we are holding you close. We know these conversations will change you, as they have changed us. Alex Mooney is an award-winning photographer in St. Louis, Missouri. I met Alex ten years ago on Instagram, and I had no idea how much she would change my life. Alex and I have been through a lot together; I learned so much from Alex watching her walk through Hell when she lost her child. Clark William Mooney died on October 29th, 2018. When we decided to produce this series, I turned to Alex for guidance, as not only is she a photographer, but she is a birth photographer – and she photographs death, too. I talked to Alex about losing Clark, and what it was like to leave the hospital without her child, how she and her family continue to honor Clark’s life, and how Clark’s death was the impetus for a major career shift in her life. We chatted about the importance of bereavement photography, and how Clark’s legacy is supporting so many families in spending precious time with their babies. You can learn more about Clark in Alex’s own writing, and Captures for Clark, as well. You can read more about Clark and Alex on her website and Instagram. Mentioned in this episode: Become a Fresh Starts Expert! What is the Fresh Starts Expert Membership? The Fresh Starts Expert Membership is a business membership for entrepreneurs, experts, and small business owners to support them in business development, marketing efforts, public relations, networking, and community engagement. The membership includes a standalone profile on Fresh Starts Registry's website, weekly virtual coworking, open hours business coaching, and accountability groups, as well as exclusive press and media opportunities, workshops, seminars, a content and video library of resources, a podcast episode, and so much more. Membership is $55/month. Fresh Starts Registry is the first and only support registry platform for people to access the items and experts they need during life transitions. Fresh Starts has been featured in The New York Times, Time Magazine, Forbes, Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, The Today Show, and more. It was founded in 2021 by sisters Olivia Dreizen Howell and Genevieve Dreizen. Who can be an expert? An expert is simply a small business owner, freelancer, entrepreneur, solopreneur, writer, creator, podcaster - or more! See HERE for a list of potential expert types. We are open to any and all expert types. What are the benefits of joining Fresh Starts? Joining Fresh Starts as an expert offers numerous benefits for professionals passionate about guiding individuals through life transitions. For just $55 a month, you gain access to a thriving community, complete with business development support, marketing tools, coaching, and networking opportunities. Your profile will be SEO-optimized, making it easier for clients to find you. You'll also enjoy press and media exposure, weekly offers including workshops and events, and a supportive network to share insights and celebrate...