Called to Both - Balancing Motherhood and Business for Photographers

When the options for investing in your business feel endless, how do you actually choose the right one? From hiring a team member or coach to buying new software, there are so many places to spend your money.

In this episode, I'm sharing the exact 3 T’s Framework I use to figure out where my next investment should go and how I’ve applied it to my own business. This approach will help you assess what’s out of balance in your bus...

If you're thinking about being a guest on more podcasts this year, you're in the right place! In today's episode, I'm sharing how you can become a favorite podcast guest that is remembered and asked back! From creating a wonderful experience for the host, providing unique and valuable education to their listeners, and going above and beyond to stand out, it's time to get visible through podcast guesting thi...

I’m back—and this time, I’ve got a new baby in my arms and a whole birth story to share. This episode is a deeply personal one. I’m pulling back the curtain on my third maternity leave, giving you an honest look into my home birth with baby Wesley, and talking about what postpartum has looked and felt like this time around.

It’s my first time experiencing birth while also being a podcast host, so I figured it was finally my turn to ...

Feel like you're running on fumes? You’re not alone. As a newly postpartum mom of three, this episode could not have come at a better time—and I know it’ll meet you where you are too. I invited functional nutritionist Kim Perez of Root and Branch Nutrition to walk us through why mom entrepreneurs are especially prone to exhaustion and how to reclaim our energy without adding more to our plate.

We dig into the physiological side...

What if your slow season could become your most profitable one? In this episode, guest host Rachel Lee take the mic to share her journey from booked-out creative to strategically building a business that runs beyond her physical presence. We talk about the mindset shift from service provider to systems creator, and how motherhood pushed her to rethink her work and time.

In this Episode:

• How to “buy back” your time with freelancer...

There is one skill could change everything—and you might be resisting it. we're handing the mic to Nata Salvatori, a photographer, business coach, and podcast host who is diving into one of the most essential and misunderstood strategies for sustainable business growth: delegation. 

Listen in as she shares her personal journey from working in healthcare with a full support team to building her own business as a solopreneur. Spo...

Ever feel like you're running your business on fumes and calling it success? This week, we're handing the mic to Sabrina Gebhardt, longtime photographer, business coach, and mom of three, who shares her personal story of burnout and the radical shifts that brought her back to life and creativity. 

You'll hear how Sabrina recognized she was in survival mode, the “fixes” that didn’t work, and the deep mindset shifts tha...

As an ambitious mom running a business, finding the balance between meeting your goals and managing life’s demands can be downright exhausting. If you’re feeling uninspired yet grappling with deadlines, projects, and ambitions, you’re not alone. In this episode, I’m sharing the systems I use when I have to show up for my business despite how I’m feeling. 

In This Episode You'll:

1. Explore avenues of inspiration.
2. Hear syste...

The first month of motherhood broke her—yet rebuilt her into someone new and even more beautiful.

If you’re struggling to adjust to motherhood and running your business, you aren’t alone. In this episode of the Called to Both podcast, guest host Julie Fried shares about her first life-changing month of motherhood. Julie became a mother through adoption, and her story perfectly captures the tension that women feel between their famil...

Want to know the secret to creating sustainable habits that actually work? It’s not about repetition or motivation, it’s about your emotions.

In this episode, Tara Whitaker takes over the mic to unpack the real secret to creating habits that stick—no, it’s not 30 days of repetition, and no, you don’t need more willpower. She introduces the concept of Tiny Habits® and how starting small can lead to major momentum.

If you’re feeling th...

Could doing less be the secret to staying sane this summer? In this episode, I’m sharing how the pressure to do more impacts business owners and how simplicity can lead to less, but better. 

[This episode is a re-run. It originally aired on June 17th, 2024.]

In This Episode You'll:

1. Find the power of simplicity. 
2. Explore the value of less is more. 
3. Why 1% improvements can lead to 68% growth in a year.

Find it quickly:

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Reality check: Content creation doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. There are 720 hours in a month, and you only need six quality hours to plan, create, and schedule an entire month’s worth of content. 

In this episode of Called to Both, guest host Carli LeBlanc walks us through her exact six-hour content creation plan. Not only does this plan save you time and energy, but it’s effective. Her strategy will position you as an expert i...

With school almost out of session for the year, your routine is about to go through an upheaval. How do you balance your business and family life during the summer months? 

Today’s episode continues the guest host series, where inspiring women entrepreneurs take over the podcast while I am on maternity leave. Cait Howard of Amplify Boutique offers tangible tips that will help you create a summer schedule that prioritizes presence, n...

As a business owner and mom, do you feel like you’re juggling a million responsibilities and dropping half of them? Do you lack systems that help your business and home life thrive? If so, this episode is for you. 

Listen in as guest host Lydia Fine shares the tried-and-true systems that allow her to run a successful business and show up as a mom. Lydia is the founder of Apollo and Ivy Photography, as well as a business coach and ed...

Want more time to spend with your kids? Today’s episode continues the guest host series, where inspiring women entrepreneurs take over the podcast while I am on maternity leave. In this episode, Elizabeth McCravy shares three of her tips for optimizing your business to create meaningful time with both your business and your family. 

In This Episode You'll:

1. Meet Elizabeth McCravy
2. Learn three tips for optimizing your busin...

Want to know how to get more done without working more hours? This episode of Called to Both is the first one in a new series. As I step away for maternity leave with my third little one, I thought it’d be fun to invite guest hosts to take over the podcast. These are women that I have admired and learned from for a long time, and I’m so excited for you to get to know them.

This week’s guest host is Kyann Molina, a podcast host, syst...

Are you curious about content repurposing, but worried it will add a ton of work to your plate? In this episode, I’m going to show you how to save time and energy with a sustainable content repurposing plan. These are the exact strategies, tools, and templates I use to turn one piece of content into 10 for my business. 

This episode is part two of my content repurposing series, so make sure to check out part one if you missed it. Re...

Ready to maximize your reach, engagement, and bookings with your content? You don’t have to churn out new posts constantly. You can learn to recreate your content like a pro so that it works harder for your business.

This episode of the Called to Both podcast is the first in a new series that is all about content repurposing. We’re going to break down what repurposing content is, what it isn’t, and why it’s so important for your bus...

What would it take to become the go-to expert in your field? In today’s episode, I’m sharing how you can develop a visibility plan and build brand authority. 

[This episode is a re-run. It originally aired on October 31st, 2022.]

In This Episode You'll:

1. Explore building a visibility plan.
2. Understand brand authority.
3. Take three steps to building brand authority.

Find it quickly:

3:36 - Two Key Factors of an In-Demand Bra...