Welcome to my first guest episode of Uncover Your Story! I’m so excited to kick things off with the brilliant Esther Amira-Opie — a nutritionist, wellbeing advocate, and founder of Nutrition Wellness Lifestyle.

Esther and I first connected over a brand shoot, and since then I’ve watched her grow a beautiful, grounded business rooted in care, knowledge, and deep personal experience. In this conversation, Esther shares the health crisis that led her to completely rethink her relationship with food and wellbeing — and how she now supports other women to do the same.

We talk about how powerful personal stories can be when building a brand, how to gently reframe harmful narratives around food and body image, and why small, consistent micro-stories often create big impact.

In this episode, we explore:

• Esther’s journey from burnout to balance, and how it shaped her business
• Why your own story is your strongest brand asset
• The importance of showing up with honesty and consistency
• How Esther rewrites old narratives with her clients — and why that matters
• What she’s learned in her first year of running a purpose-led business
• The role photography plays in helping her show up authentically online

Resources we mention:

• Esther’s free Intermittent Fasting Guide — a gentle, personalised approach to nourishing your body
• My free guide Grow Your Brand with Soulful Storytelling

Let’s connect:

• Follow me on Instagram → @sarahoughtonphotos
• Follow Esther on Instagram → @nutrition.wellness.lifestyle
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About me:
I help creatives and change-makers share soulful brand stories that spark connection and build confidence. I work with founders, coaches, freelancers and non-profits to bring their story and personality to life through compelling visuals and narrative.

Download your free guide to growing your brand through soulful stories at: sarahoughton.co.uk/stories

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