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Called to Both - Balancing Motherhood and Business for Photographers

Called to Both - Balancing Motherhood and Business for Photographers

By: Joy Michelle
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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/.

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Episodes
  • Why Waiting for Inspiration Is Holding You Back

    Why Waiting for Inspiration Is Holding You Back
    Nov 3 2025

    Have you ever found yourself saying, "I can't create today because I'm just not feeling it." You may have bought into the lie that you need to be inspired to create. Maybe it's not as obvious, but it could be that you're putting off non-creatives tasks as well.

    Inspiration is fickle and you can't wait for it to show up for you to work in your business. Your business needs you whether you're inspired or not. In today's episode, I'm sharing two stories in my own business around inspiration.

    In This Episode You'll:

    1. Learn why inspiration isn't a requirement for success.
    2. Explore the story behind naming Photoboss.
    3. Hear why I think a coach can help you take action.

    Find it quickly:
    :55 - The Lie of Needing Inspiration
    2:03 - The Birth of Photo Boss
    4:10 - Taking Uninspired Action
    4:59 - Hiring a Business Coach

    Mentioned in this Episode:
    Photoboss® Facebook group

    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 >>
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    8 mins
  • 158: How to Plan Your Week When Every Day Looks Different [Productivity for Working Moms]

    158: How to Plan Your Week When Every Day Looks Different [Productivity for Working Moms]
    Oct 27 2025

    Are you stuck trying to plan with an unpredictable schedule? Being both a mom and an entrepreneur, every day can be different. That’s why today I am sharing a few solutions that have made a world of difference in my productivity and business.

    Today's episode is brought to you by Forewarn:

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    In This Episode You’ll:

    • Hear how to shift your mindset around what your schedule should look like and let go of beliefs that are holding you back.
    • Discover a flexible framework built for the “call to both” life.
    • Explore concrete tactics to make the most of the scattered pockets of time you do have.

    Find It Quickly:

    2:04 - Traditional planning methods just don’t work

    4:43 - Adjusting our expectations around our schedules

    9:50 - Weekly priorities vs. a daily to-do

    11:07 - Digital dashboard over a paper planner

    14:12 - Plan in shorter timespans

    16:14 - Blocking my days by categories

    17:18 - Creating buffer blocks

    18:56 - Building your goals into a theme day

    20:33 - Making the most of my childcare time


    Mentioned in this Episode:

    Episode 150 How to Reclaim Your Energy with Kim Perez: joymichelle.co/reclaim-your-energy-focus

    Episode 60 How to Create an End-Of-Day Work Routine: joymichelle.co/end-of-day-work-routine

    Episode 59 How to Create a Start-Of-Day Work Routine:

    joymichelle.co/start-of-day-work-routine

    Episode 14 3 Steps to Reset Your Mindset: joymichelle.co/3-steps-to-reset-your-mindset

    Notion: joymichelle.co/notion

    Forewarn

    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 >>
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    26 mins
  • 157: 3 Productivity Traps That Keep Creative Business Owners Stuck (and How to Fix Them)

    157: 3 Productivity Traps That Keep Creative Business Owners Stuck (and How to Fix Them)
    Oct 20 2025

    Feeling scattered, overwhelmed, or stuck in your business, even though you’re doing all the things? In today’s episode, I’m sharing the 3 productivity traps that myself and other business owners commonly fall into. If you’re feeling more busy than productive and unsure how to get out of it, this episode is for you.

    In This Episode You’ll:

    1. Learn the 3 common productivity traps that business owners fall into
    2. Learn the common symptoms of each trap
    3. Get fixes to implement and finally get unstuck

    Find It Quickly:

    3:24 - The busyness equals productivity trap

    10:02 - The perfection paralysis trap

    14:58 - The over-researcher and scroller trap

    20:31 - The 3 productivity traps and fixes summary

    Mentioned in this Episode

    Notion

    Timer Cube

    Kajabi

    Voxer

    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 >>
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    25 mins
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