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
153: The 5 Most Common Mistakes Moms Make When Balancing Business & Family
If you’ve ever felt stuck trying to grow your business while being the present mom you want to be, this episode is for you. I’m diving into the five most common mistakes I see over and over again in my coaching work with entrepreneurial moms. These are the traps that keep us spinning our wheels, feeling like we’re failing in both motherhood and business, and I want to help you avoid them.
I'm sharing these five pitfalls not to call you out, but to offer you clarity, peace, and practical steps forward. From failing to adapt your schedule to following the wrong voices online, we’re getting honest about what’s holding you back and how to move forward with more purpose.
In this Episode:
- Why rigid plans are sabotaging your progress—and what to do instead.
- How delegating tasks is a leadership skill, not a weakness.
- The power of going deep instead of wide with your time and energy.
Find It Quickly:
- 00:55 - Common Mistakes in Balancing Business and Motherhood
- 01:13 - Introduction to the Host and Podcast
- 02:05 - Mistake 1: Failing to Adapt
- 06:18 - Mistake 2: Not Delegating Tasks
- 09:49 - Mistake 3: Going Wide Instead of Deep
- 12:59 - Mistake 4: Following the Wrong People
- 16:36 - Mistake 5: Lacking Clear Goals
Free Resources:
Called to Both Guest Hosted Episodes:
- 140: KyAnn Molina
- 141: Elizabeth McCravy
- 142: Lydia Fine
- 143: Cait Howard
- 144: Carli LeBlanc
- 145: Tara Whitaker
- 146: Julie Fried
- 147: Sabrina Gebhardt
- 148: Nata Salvatori
- 149: Rachel Lee
- 150: Kim Perez
Other Episodes Mentioned in this Episode:
- 59: How to Create a Start-of-Day Work Routine
- 60: How to Create an End-Of-Day Work Routine
- 148: Let It Go to Grow: The Real ROI of Delegation for Entrepreneurs with Nata Salvatori
- 34: Creating a Visibility Plan For Your Business Marketing
If you’re enjoying the content we’re creating on the podcast and want to connect with others who are called to both, make sure you come join us in the PhotoBoss® with Joy Michelle Facebook Group!