Hey photography friends! This week we're sitting down with the amazing Vanessa Joy, who's juggling life as a photographer in both Austin and the NYC area while raising a family and teaching others how to rock their photo businesses. Vanessa gets real about her journey from high school darkroom days to building a thriving multi-genre photography career. She shares some seriously game-changing insights on how she's managed to avoid burnout (even while traveling 150 days last year!), create meaningful boundaries, and build the financial freedom that lets her work and travel on her own terms.
In this heart-to-heart conversation, Vanessa dishes on:
- How she turned a personal trip to Africa into a sponsored opportunity (so smart!)
- Her candid approach to balancing family life with entrepreneurship
- Why saying "no" has become her superpower for sustainability
- Her clever strategies for creating passive income through real estate and education (check out her website here!)
Hit that play button to grab all of Vanessa's wisdom and don't forget to check out her Instagram for the "Joy Tools" guide she mentioned! Trust me, your work-life balance will thank you!
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