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/.
Called to Both - Balancing Motherhood and Business for Photographers
126: Tired & uninspired? Systems to have in place so you can still get things done!
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Are you feeling tired and uninspired, but still needing to work? 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:
- Explore avenues of inspiration.
- Hear systems for productivity.
- Understand what to do when it's time to work.
Find it quickly:
:02 - Balancing Business and Burnout
1:09 - Host Introduction and Podcast Overview
2:02 - Planning for Uninspired Times
3:51 - Creating a Business Hub
6:26 - Mission Statements and Income Activities
9:32 - Working Uninspired and Avoiding Perfectionism
15:52 - Client Care and Visibility
18:35 - Motivation and Rewards
Mentioned in this Episode:
Episode 105: The Business Reboot Pt. 3 | 3 Ways to Boost Your Visibility
Episode 87: Notion for Business: How I Use Notion to Organize My Business, Content Creation Process, & Team
Episode 53: 10 Tips For Using Instagram Stories to Attract Clients and Grow Your Small Business
Episode 45: Pushing Past Perfectionism in Your Content, Business, and Beyond
More ways to connect:
Read the full show notes from today’s episode HERE.
Doors are NOW OPEN for The Rise Collective, an intimate group coaching experience designed for photographers whose work is strong—but whose business hasn’t caught up yet. If you’re ready to stop figuring it out alone and build a business that reflects your talent, this is your next step. We kick off on April 20th, 2026!
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