Called to Both - Balancing Motherhood and Business for Photographers cover art

Called to Both - Balancing Motherhood and Business for Photographers

Called to Both - Balancing Motherhood and Business for Photographers

By: Joy Michelle
Listen for free

About this listen

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/.

© 2025 Called to Both - Balancing Motherhood and Business for Photographers
Economics Leadership Management & Leadership Personal Development Personal Success
Episodes
  • How to Become Every Podcast Host’s Favorite Guest
    Aug 4 2025

    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 this year!

    [This episode is a re-run. It originally aired on February 5th, 2024.]

    In This Episode You'll:

    1. Explore the value of visibility through podcast guesting.
    2. Understand the three phases of being a good podcast guest.
    3. Learn the importance of collaboration as a podcast guest.

    Find it quickly:

    1:11 - Podcast Guesting
    2:07 - Phase 1 - The Pitch
    6:16 - Phase 2 - The Recording
    11:22 - Phase 3 - The Promotion

    Mentioned in this Episode:
    Episode 6: Your Business Needs a "Power Hour"
    Shure MV7 Mic (What I use for the podcast currently)
    Logitech Blue Yeti Mic (I’ve used this for podcasting and courses)
    Logitech Web Cam

    More ways to connect:

    JOY MICHELLE INSTAGRAM

    WORK WITH JOY AS YOUR COACH

    JOY MICHELLE CO. WEBSITE

    Read the full show notes from today’s episode HERE.



    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!

    Join Now >>


    Show More Show Less
    14 mins
  • 151: My Home Birth Story
    Jul 28 2025

    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 share what I’ve listened to so many other women do: tell their birth story. Grab your coffee and come hang out with me in this behind-the-scenes, heart-on-my-sleeve solo catch-up.

    Three things you’ll take away:

    • What actually helped in postpartum recovery (from freezer meals to childcare)
    • How I mentally prepped for another unmedicated home birth
    • The emotional rollercoaster of newborn feeding issues and finding your spark for work again

    Mentioned in this Episode

    • Planning for a Maternity Leave as a Self-Employed Business Owner
    • Ina May’s Guide to Childbirth by Ina May Gaskin
    • Introducing Affiliate Boss: A Step-byStep Marketing Course for Affiliate Income
    • Affiliate Boss
    • The Artist’s Way

    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!

    Join Now >>


    Show More Show Less
    45 mins
  • 150: How to Reclaim Your Energy & Focus as a Mom & Entrepreneur with Kim Perez
    Jul 21 2025

    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 of burnout and Kim shares incredibly actionable steps to support your energy, nourish your body, and show up with more focus, presence, and joy.

    In this Episode:

    • Four overlooked reasons you’re exhausted (hint: it’s not just lack of sleep)
    • How to stabilize your blood sugar and eat for energy
    • The role of minerals and hydration in your mood and mental clarity

    Find It Quickly

    • 2:44 - Kim Perez on Energy and Burnout
    • 4:05 - Understanding the Impact of Fatigue
    • 7:26 - Four Overlooked Energy Drains
    • 19:45 - Nourishment Hacks for Busy Moms

    Connect With the Guest

    • rootandbranchnutrition.com
    • instagram.com/rootandbranchnutrition

    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!

    Join Now >>


    Show More Show Less
    27 mins
No reviews yet
In the spirit of reconciliation, Audible acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.