Girls Night with Stephanie May Wilson Girls Night #278: How She Does It: Why you Don’t have to Choose Between a Career and Motherhood with Katelyn James
Nov 18, 2024
Katelyn James, a photography educator and co-owner of Acton Academy Westend, discusses her inspiring journey of balancing motherhood and entrepreneurship. She shares her transition from wedding photography to online education while emphasizing the importance of personal branding. Katelyn reveals a surprising accomplishment and illustrates the challenges women face in navigating career aspirations alongside family life. The conversation highlights resilience, the significance of growth mindsets, and the value of community support in achieving fulfillment.
AI Snips
Chapters
Books
Transcript
Episode notes
Supporting Family Through Business
- Katelyn James supports her extended family financially through her business.
- This allows her mother to provide full-time childcare for her grandchildren.
Family Compound and Community School
- Katelyn James's family lives in a compound, facilitating close relationships and shared childcare.
- They even started a school in their community, further strengthening their bond.
Abundance Mindset in Business
- Katelyn James attributes her business success to avoiding a scarcity mindset and openly sharing information.
- This led to workshops, courses, and a large online student base.
