We all make mistakes. How we respond to them determines whether we fail forward or fail backward.Madison Banks faced several moments of failure over the last few years, including being bullied on social media. Listen in to episode 497 of The Bokeh Podcast to learn how she was proactive in her response to those situations, which allowed her to not only move forward, but also boost her business and personal growth to the next level.The Bokeh Podcast is brought to you by Photographer’s Edit: Custom Editing for the Professional Photographer and Miilu: The Simplest Way to Create and Manage Timelines and Shot Lists for the Events You’re Photographing. You can also subscribe to the Bokeh podcast on the Apple podcast app, follow on Spotify, add to your playlist on Stitcher, or listen on Overcast.Best piece of advice for new photographers (6:33)What does the word "failure" mean to Madison (14:47)Examples of "failures" Madison has had over the past few years (19:25)What are the top 3 lessons learned for moving beyond failure? (34:23)1. Don't let the failure define your journey as a business owner2. Don't let the failure define the way you treat your friends and family3. When you make a mistake, stop what you're doing and correct itHow Madison dealt with naysayers (46:29)How does Madison balance self-confidence with client perception of her work? (56:07)Links:charitywater.orgMadison's 1st Bokeh Podcast Episode 408instagram.com/photographymadisonbanksmadisonbanksphoto.comwithgraceandgold.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.