Called to Both - Balancing Motherhood and Business for Photographers
Called To Both® is the podcast for ambitious photographers and creative small business owners wanting better clients & diversified revenue, while also building a life you love! Finally, a fresh perspective on business and marketing from a mom who works less than 20 hours per week!
On this podcast Joy Michelle talks about what it takes to pursue both Motherhood and entrepreneurship, balance these two worlds, and provide you with tools and lessons to help you thrive in both areas of life. While learning about business is so valuable—where is the business advice for women doing BOTH? At Called to Both, we truly don’t believe you have to choose between these two worlds tugging at your heart.
You can be Called to Both. Called to Both Podcast will leave you feeling refreshed and inspired with new episodes each week, walking away with tangible yet simple steps to make your business and life work for you.
Photographers, if you feel Called To Both you’re in the right place. Join us each week as we discuss time management, affiliate marketing, business strategy, marketing tips, and work life balance as if you were chatting one-on-one with your business coach.
You can find show notes, links, and resources mentioned in each episode at https://calledtoboth.com
Connect with Joy over on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/joyymichelle/.
Episodes
176 episodes
148: Let It Go to Grow: The Real ROI of Delegation for Entrepreneurs with Nata Salvatori
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 su...
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147: Burnout, Boundaries & Business: How Slowing Down Can Help You Thrive Again ft. Sabrina Gebhardt
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...
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Showing Up In Your Business—Even When You're Not at 100%
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...
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146: Adjusting to New Motherhood and Entrepreneurship ft. Julie Fried
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, gue...
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145: How to Transform Your Business and Motherhood through Tiny Habits® ft. Tara Whitaker
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 t...
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The 1% Rule: A Smarter Way to Grow Your Business This Summer
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 a...
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144: How to Plan a Month of Content in Just 6 Hours (Without Burning Out) ft. Carli LeBlanc
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 Bo...
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143: Working from Home During Summer Break: Mom Business Tips & Encouragement with Cait Howard
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 inspi...
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142: Systems That Actually Work: Thrive in Business and at Home ft. Lydia Fine
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...
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141: 3 Ways to Optimize Your Business (WITHOUT Overworking) So You Can Spend More Time With Your Kids ft. Elizabeth McCravy
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 op...
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140: 4-Step P.L.A.N. to DOUBLE Your Productivity with Littles at Home ft. KyAnn Molina
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...
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139: Turn 1 Piece of Content Into 10 | Content Repurposing
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, tool...
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138: How to Repurpose Your Content Like a Pro
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 C...
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Become the Expert Everyone Recommends By Building Your Brand Authority
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.]...
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3 Ways To Scale Your Business Without Increasing Your Work Hours
Ready to unlock unlimited business growth? In today’s episode, I’m sharing the three primary characteristics of successful businesses, which allow business owners real balance in their lives. [This episode is a re-run. It originall...
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137: Introducing… Affiliate Boss: A Step-by-Step Course for Affiliate Income
I’m beyond excited to finally share the details of my new course: Affiliate Boss—the ultimate course for service providers and personal brands looking to generate affiliate income.This launch has been two years in the making, and I know ...
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136: Planning For My Third Maternity Leave as a Self-Employed Business Owner: What I’m Doing This Time Around
Are you planning an upcoming maternity leave as a self-employed business owner? In today’s episode, I’m sharing my plans for my third maternity leave: what I’ve learned from the past, what I’m doing differently this time, and what you can do to...
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135: 3 Advanced Affiliate Marketing Tips That Will Make You More Income
If you’ve been dabbling in affiliate marketing and you’re ready to make more money with it, this episode is for you. I’m sharing my top three advanced tips and strategies to help you get to the next level with affiliate marketing.As you ...
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134: Why You Aren’t Making Much Affiliate Income and How to Fix It
Is your affiliate marketing bringing in less income than you’d hope? In today’s episode, we're diving into some of the common pitfalls or mistakes creatives make with affiliate marketing. I’ll also share some simple fixes so you can get your af...
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133: Affiliate Marketing for Photographers: Where to Start and What to Promote
If you’re a photographer who isn’t taking advantage of affiliate marketing, you’re leaving money on the table. In this episode, I’m sharing my experience with affiliate marketing and why I think it’s the best way for photographers to diversify ...
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26:16
132: How I Started to Become Known For (and Make Money From) Things Beyond Photography Services
Feeling curious about how to make money outside of photography? Maybe you love your role as a photographer, but you're curious about diversifying your income and creating endless revenue potential. In today’s episode, I’m sharing my story of gr...
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Your Confidence Blueprint: 3 Steps to Boss-Level Business Success
Do you want to feel like a total boss in your business? In today’s episode, I’m talking about building confidence in your business, stepping into that role of really feeling like the boss, and some key areas to cultivate confidence in your busi...
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How to Handle Unsupportive Friends & Family as an Entrepreneur
What do you do when your support system doesn’t support your business? In today’s episode, I’m sharing how to handle unsupportive loved ones as an entrepreneur.[This episode is a re-run. It originally aired on January 16th, 2023.]
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131: 7 Content Ideas to Boost Your Visibility & Brand Authority
Are you stuck trying to figure out what to post? In today’s episode, I’m sharing seven content ideas for boosting your visibility and brand authority. This is the episode for when you have “nothing” to post!In This Episode You'll:
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130: Personal Branding: Your Secret Weapon to Standing Out
How do you differentiate your business in a crowded market? In today’s episode, I’m sharing what I believe is the secret weapon for standing out. I’m diving into my top seven tips for strengthening your personal brand, and how to use it for lon...
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