Called to Both - Balancing Motherhood and Business for Photographers

There are so many ways to marketing your business, but the most valuable thing you can do for yourself is build a marketing strategy that you won't get burnt out on. In today's episode, Mary Shelton joins us to share about her experience in taking a break from social media to reassess her business after falling into the trap that she had to focus all of her time and attention on it. List...

Burnout is a real thing and when you're feeling distracted, tired, and simply not motivated in your business, it's easy to want to give up. Instead, I've found seven ways to help reignite that motivation! Listen in as I walk through each of these activities and practices to help you get more motivated in your work! Today's episode is brought to you by Descript, my favorite tool...

There never seems to be enough time in the day for you to get everything done in your business, right? What if I told you that a few simple mindset shifts could completely change the trajectory of your business success? In today's episode, we're talking all about mindsets around time, how they hold you back, and how you can take control of them! Today's episode is brought to you by...

Even if you're not a money savvy person, there are steps that you can take to feel more confident when it comes to your business finances and your pricing! In today's episode, Val Duvick joins us to share money mindsets and misconceptions that many entrepreneurs face and how we can overcome them. In This Episode: Learn how to plan for profit first. Overcome money mindset blocks. Master y...

Does every day feel like a win to you? Everyone has rough days, but I've created three simple hacks for winning the day, every day. In this episode, I'm sharing how to create a more favorable life and business by making very small changes in your day to day! In This Episode: Identify what makes each day feel like a win for you. Be better prepared heading into each day. Find ways to rewar...

A good business boundary will teach your clients how to treat you and communicate with you. If you're not setting these boundaries, you're not protecting your time, your peace, or your personal life. In today's episode, I'm sharing why boundaries are important, how to set them with your clients, and what types of boundaries you should be setting. In This Episode: You'll re...

Is your content getting the traction and audience that you're expecting? Maybe you're creating content, but only hearing crickets after hitting publish. By shifting your content creation mindset into creating generous content, you'll gain more visibility, and grow your brand! In today's episode, we're discussing what it means to create generous content, why it's impor...

Is the pressure of being called to both causing you to burnout in your business? It's so easy to let the overwhelm of every responsibility in your life create that feeling of burnout, yet finding the source and tackling it at its core can help you eliminate future burnout. In today's episode, I'm sharing how you can find the source of your burnout, overcome it, and create habits tha...

Marketing your business can feel like a never-ending cycle of needing to do more—show up more, be on more platforms, and create more content. In today’s episode, Amanda Shuman of Carry Love Designs shares her secrets and tips for having more impactful marketing without adding more to your to-do list. Listen in to hear where Amanda's journey started, along with the hiccups she came across in b...

Are you looking for clarity in your business and where you're going? A great time to do that is in the middle of the year by reflecting on what you've accomplished, resetting goals, and building a better plan for the next six months based on that data! In today's episode, I'm sharing exactly how I approach my mid-year business review process. Called to Both is brought to you by...

Are you being as productive in your business as you could be? Maybe it feels like finding a balance feels impossible, because you have so much to do. In today's episode, I have invited four amazing guests that are going to share their perspective on time management and productivity as a working mom. Not only will each share their current working situations, but they're giving you the bes...

Are you constantly juggling the priorities that come being a mother, owning a business, and running a household? In today's episode, Kayla Brint joins me to chat about how you can live a simple yet rich life while balancing it all. Listen in as she shares some practical tips for self-care and finding the time to incorporate it! Called to Both is brought to you by Joy Michelle , mom of two and...

Are your words connecting with your ideal audience? As you sit down to write posts for Instagram, newsletters, or website copy, finding the right things to say is tough, especially with writer's block. Jess Jordana of Jess XO and the Promptlate Shop joins us to share the secrets to writing words that people care about. Listen in as she highlights how you can connect with your audience, batch...

Are there days where you need to reset your mindset? Maybe you're not in the right headspace and it's effecting how you're engaging in your work and personal life—let's reset that mindset. In today's episode, I'm sharing a few tools you can use to quickly reset your mindset. Called to Both is brought to you by Joy Michelle , mom of two and multi-passionate entrepreneu...

Are you struggling to get it all done in your business? If you're not batching, not tracking your time, or maybe you're still doing it alone, that might be part of the problem! In this episode, I'm sharing my weekly schedule, what I outsource, and my best tips for productivity! Called to Both is brought to you by Joy Michelle , mom of two and multi-passionate entrepreneur who's...

As we grow within our businesses, we may see a pivot in clients, services, or even industry! I certainly did when I pivoted from being a photographer to being an educator! In today's episode, I'm sharing 5 lessons I learned by pivoting in my business, plus join me as I highlight my entrepreneurship journey! Called to Both is brought to you by Joy Michelle , mom of two and multi-passionat...

Video content is one of the most valuable tools you can use in your business to connect with your audience and market to potential customers! But you have a never-ending to-do list in your business, so how are you supposed to add video content on top of the day-to-day tasks? In today's episode, I'm sharing three tips for creating video in your business as a busy entrepreneur! Called to B...

Have you streamlined your business with the right tools, softwares, and apps? As a business owner, there are so many things to consider, so when it comes to optimizing the behind the scenes of your business! In today’s episode, I'm sharing the tools I use in my business, what I use them for, why I use them, and the cost for each. I always enjoy episodes like these when other creatives do them...

Being an introvert comes with its own challenges, but can you build a business and be successful as an introvert? As a business owner who identifies as an introvert, I'm here to tell you YES! In today's episode, I'm sharing how you can grow a business as an introvert by using it to your advantage, without letting it get in the way of your success. Called to Both is brought to you by...

We hear so much about balance in entrepreneurship and finding that balance between work and life, but have you defined what balance means for you? In today's episode, I'm sharing three steps that you can take to help you create your own definition of balance. Today's episode was inspired by Christy Wright's book, Take Back Your Time . If you're ready to dive deeper into th...

Loneliness in motherhood and entrepreneurship has been weighing heavy on my heart since launching this podcast, so in today's episode, I opted to have a more candid conversation with you all. In today's episode, I'm sharing a few resources for those who are facing loneliness in either motherhood, entrepreneurship, or both. Called to Both is brought to you by Joy Michelle , mom of tw...

If you're like me and love hearing what others are doing with their time inside their business, today's episode is for you! What can you get done in 60 minutes in your business? In today's episode, I'm sharing a concept that has changed my work days—the power hour. Listen in as I share about this concept, how I'm managing my time with timers, and how I build out my task li...

One of the biggest complaints I hear from busy entrepreneurs is that they don't have energy or creativity when they sit down to work or that it comes in the most inconvenient times. I like to refer to this as theenergy/ambition mismatch, when your ambitions don't match the time and energy you have. In today's episode, I'm sharing four ways I combat the energy/ambition miss-matc...

Have you considered adding additional revenue streams to your service-based business? Your time is so valuable, so why not incorporate a revenue stream that doesn't require your time? A great option is affiliate marketing. In today's episode, I'm sharing how you can use affiliate marketing in your business, even if you don't have a large following! Listen in as I highlight how...

Is a Youtube Channel the right next step in your business? I'm asked all the time about why I started my Youtube channel and if I think it's a good fit for others. In today's episode, I'm sharing my own backstory with Youtube, including some of the things I've never shared before about my YouTube journey, plus simple and effective ways you could utilize YouTube in your bus...