The Faith-Fueled Mompreneur Podcast

Family closeness is proven to offer emotional support, reduce stress and enhance mental health, while also providing a strong sense of belonging, identity and resilience for both parents, and children. In episode 164, I share so many unique family tradition ideas, some of which you may have heard of, but I’m thinking a lot of them maybe you haven’t implemented before. This Week’s Voxer Question: W...

In this episode, I have a conversation with my friend Kyle Goldie all about simplifying SEO for photographers! We chat about so much good stuff from the basics and where to start, to the benefits of SEO and how it can radically change your business. Head to the full show notes for this episode at thepurposegathering.com/simplifyingseo Kyle Goldie: Join Kyle's Facebook Group Coaching Program | Show...

How are you feeling about the quarterly plan you worked on during Episode 161? If you haven’t had a chance to create your quarterly plan yet with your top 3 goals, and action steps, go back to Episode 161 and that blog post first. That episode and blog post will help you create the plan you’ll need before you can begin executing that plan. In this follow-up information, we will dive deep into stra...

Do you struggle with thinking about the big picture of your business? Are you wondering what your goals should even be, and having a hard time putting a plan into action? I'm here to help you walk through how you can make quarterly planning in your business as a photographer super simple. For the full show notes for this episode, head to thepurposegathering.com/stopwingingit Complimentary Episodes...

Imagine what your life would look like if you truly could enjoy every single moment with your kids- even the hard ones. I’m going to walk you through 4 steps that will help you turn this heartfelt vision into your everyday reality. For the full show notes to this episode, head to thepurposegathering.com/enjoyingeverymoment   Complimentary Episodes:  Ep 147. Making Self Care a Reality In Your Life...

This episode is a response to a question that a listener asked me over on the question part of my website. You can find it and submit your own question at  www.thepurposegathering.com/askashley ! The question I answer here is "What do you do during your own CEO day?" I loved diving into this answer! For the full show notes for this episode, head to thepurposegathering.com/movingtheneedleforward Re...

Are you ready to turn your passion into more profit? Did you know that running your photography business efficiently can significantly boost your profits? In this episode, I'll share insights on the art of raising your prices and implementing a client loyalty program that helps your clients keep coming back for more. For the full show notes for this episode, head to thepurposegathering.com/increas...

Did you know The average stay-at-home mom spends over 80 hours per week, caring for their family. That's like having two full-time jobs. You have a to-do list that's a mile-long, a house full of responsibilities, and endless demands on your time from your adorable kiddos. But what about you time? I am specifically talking about alone time for you to do whatever you want to do. I want to share with...

Does the thought of tracking expenses and making financial decisions in your photography business seem like such a daunting task that you'd rather put off? In episode 156, I share my Top 10 Principles for Making Wise Financial Decisions in your Business. To listen to the full episode, head to thepurposegathering.com/wisefinancialdecisions Resources: Join Relay Bank - The Best Bank for Business Own...

What would your business look like if you tipped the scales just a little bit and started focusing more of your time and energy on the strategic growth of your business, increased profitability, less overwhelm, and a more sustainable business structure?  In this episode, I give you 5 steps for going from drowning in your to-do list, to a confident CEO of your business. To listen to the full podcas...

Do you ever find yourself caught in a relentless tug of war between the demands of motherhood and the ambitious goals that you have for your photography business? Here's the thing. It doesn't have to be this way. You can regain control, create the balance you crave, and excel in both your motherhood and your business. I have some strategies and solutions that will help you conquer the endless batt...

In this podcast episode, I will be discussing a major personal schedule change that has impacted my life. I am excited to share my journey of navigating big transitions with ease and less anxiety. Recently, I made the decision to enroll my daughter in a micro school due to homeschooling struggles, and this has completely flipped my world upside down. I will be sharing the emotional and logistical...

Have you ever wondered how to strengthen the bond between your kids and foster a lasting connection between them? In this episode, we’ll be taking a closer look at fostering sibling relationships through intentional sibling time. We’ll explore why sibling time is so crucial, and more importantly, how you can actively nurture and encourage those special connections.  For the full show notes for thi...

Do you struggle with sibling rivalry in your home? Where your kids are just really struggling to get along, which in turn makes the whole family dynamic, feel so tense and stressful? Maybe you try to separate your kids as much as you can, and you try to foster the bond as best as you know how, but still, whatever you end up doing is just not working the way that you planned. If that's you, I want...

  When you think of the word routine, what comes to mind? Are you instantly filled with joy and peace, knowing there will be order in your home? Maybe hearing this word makes you feel dread or annoyance, because you've tried routines in the past, and they haven't worked for you.    Maybe they have felt too confining, or you just weren't sure how to implement these routines. Maybe it’s more chaotic...

Do you ever wish that you could go back in time and tell your younger self some incredible insight, some tips, or some secrets? I do, too. I so wish that I could go back in time to when I was newly starting my business and to when I was newly starting to own my role as the CEO, and I really wish that I would have known these truth bombs that I'm about to share with you today. Because I truly belie...

In this episode, you'll hear a conversation I originally had with my friend Elizabeth McCravy over on her podcast. I've reshared it here for you to enjoy! You'll hear us chat about all things motherhood and photography, and I share 4 simple tips for how to maintain your sanity while juggling them both. Resources: Need support managing your time well and creating systems to streamline your Photogra...

If you’re being honest with yourself, do you find that you wake up every day feeling a little overwhelmed with just life in general, with all of the things that you have to do, with all of the people who need you, and you just feel like there’s never enough time in the day? Maybe you feel like you are never doing enough and you just have this constant sort of pit in your stomach? Do you ever ask y...

Has the reality of summer set in? Maybe the novelty has sort of worn off, and everyone's kind of settled into their norm for the summer? Perhaps attitudes are not where you wish they were, and maybe your kids are just constantly feeling bored, or just constantly arguing, and you’re already ready for a change of some sort. I want to help you learn how to teach your kids how to manage their own bore...

Do you ever feel like you are just flying by the seat of your pants? Day by day, week by week and month by month, and by the end of the year, you're looking at the progress that you've made, and you feel like you didn't get as much done as you wanted to get? Being strategic and having a plan for your week can really be the pivot point you need to begin to make some changes to see the results you w...

I can’t wait to talk about today’s topic, which is how to survive summer break with your kids at home. These are tips that you can take and things you can do to make it easier on yourself, more enjoyable for your kids, and actually be able to get some work done in the process. I'll share 4 main tips for how to enjoy your summer break with your kiddos at home and still be productive.   Resources: N...

Do you ever feel like you’re spinning your wheels with your marketing? Like you’re putting so much time, effort, and energy into creating content that it feels like no one is actually seeing or engaging with? I totally relate mama. That’s why I am SO excited about this conversation I had with Elizabeth Henson. She is an incredible marketing strategist who swears by using Facebook Groups as the mai...

How do you do the bulk of your marketing in your business? Is it all through your own efforts? Do you ever have clients referring you and doing some of that heavy lifting for you? I recently got a question submitted through the r ecording option on my website that I thought would be such a good podcast deep-dive for one of my Ask Ashley shows! Miranda, a listener of the show, asked this: “I would...

Do you have a love-hate relationship with Instagram? On one hand, you love it, and it seems like such a great way to connect with people and get your voice out in the world and show your beautiful photography. But then on the flip side, it's just so aggravating the amount of time that you spend pouring into content only to get a few likes, and maybe a comment or two, if you're lucky. If you're any...

As a business owner, the first impression that a prospective client gets with you is so incredibly important. And as a photographer, it's even that much more important that your first impression is captivating.  In today’s conversation, you’ll hear from my guest, Elizabeth McCravy. We are going to be talking about four critical mistakes that you might be making with your photography website. We ar...