Doing Life Differently

This has been a LONG time coming.. I mean YEARS. It is the icing on the cake of our course collection and I cannot wait! This is the fun technical course that I have loved creating. We'll have two LIVE free classes in two weeks, and you'll want to be on the waitlist for the Composition Course to hear about that first!  Sign up HERE --> https://katelynjames.com/composition-waitlist

This episode isn't light hearted or easy to listen to. I would go so far as to say, it's a bit painful to listen to but it's also powerful.  If you struggle to make sense of how pain can be so present in the world where there is also a good God who loves us, this episode is worth listening to. We lost a child 6 years ago to complications from Down Syndrome. His story has changed thousands of lives and transformed us as parents and believers. This is my disclaimer:  If you're looking for a photography how-to podcast, this isn't it. There are other episodes on those business topics! However, if you're looking to understand more about living in purpose and meaning in the midst of pain, I would dive in! 

The other week I shared a very vulnerable podcast about the latest health journey we are on as a family, specifically for our son! If you would like to listen to part one, you can do so HERE! I was blown away by the response and I am so thankful for all of you who shared resources, reached out, and asked questions. The amount of mommas out there who are also searching for answers is shocking. It’s equal parts encouraging to not be alone and also startling that so many people are at a loss for answers and real solutions. From makeup to dishwasher detergent to saying goodbye to standard sippy cups and food dyes….  I try to hit on everything but there is honestly a lot to remember. I JUST realized I didn’t even mention in the episode that we only use Cast Iron and Stainless Steel cookware now! Like I said, it’s a lot to keep straight and I probably forgot other changes I should have mentioned but this is a JOURNEY and I’m willing to keep sharing as we keep growing through it if you all are up for it! LINKS TO PRODUCTS MENTIONED : Clean Makeup : CRUNCHI (take 10% off your first order with my link!) Blue Tansy Deodorant : Primally Pure ($10 off your first order of $50!)Organic/ Dye Free Foods : Thrive Market (40% off your first order!)Kids Lotion : Tubby Todd (10% off your first order!) Kid Shampoo :  ROEDishwasher Tablets and Cleaner: BluelandBread Machine: AmazonKid Mason Jar CupsWEBSITE | https://geni.us/katelyn-jamesBLOG | https://geni.us/katelyn-james-blogINSTAGRAM | https://geni.us/katelyn-james-insta**When we find a product or company we love, we love to share it with you! At times we may include affiliate links which means that we may earn a commission if/when you click on or make purchases via those links.

Today’s episode is a little different than normal. Actually, it’s VERY different from normal. I sat down in my studio to record this without a plan or an outline or really even a clear vision for what I wanted to share….. I ended up sharing the raw, honest journey we have been on the past 8-10 months with a health journey with one of our children and recently, my own health hurdles as well. Consider this an “intro” because there are so many things I didn’t get to in this episode. This paints a clearer picture of our life this last year and sets the stage to share more as we continue on this journey. The goal of this episode is to share our reality in hopes that it will be an encouragement to other parents and other Enneagram 3’s who may operate like me and need a shift as well! :)Brain Balance : https://www.brainbalancecenters.com/Dr. Aaron Hartman : https://richmondfunctionalmedicine.com/about/aaron-hartman-md/For the photographers out there : COURSES + PRODUCTS: https://geni.us/kj-storeKJ EDUCATION COMMUNITY: https://geni.us/join-kj-communityKJ ALL ACCESS MEMBERSHIP | https://geni.us/yt-all-accessKJ FREEBIE DOWNLOADS | https://geni.us/kj-freebiesCheck out our 3 FREE webinars! These free classes would be a great starting point for you and to help gauge whether or not you are ready for our courses!FREE Lighting Class | https://geni.us/kj-class-lightingFREE Editing Class | https://geni.us/kj-class-editingFREE Posing Class |https://geni.us/kj-class-posingWEBSITE | https://geni.us/katelyn-jamesBLOG | https://geni.us/katelyn-james-blogINSTAGRAM | https://geni.us/katelyn-james-insta**When we find a product or company we love, we love to share it with you! At times we may include affiliate links which means that we may earn a commission if/when you click on or make purchases via those links.

In today's episode we're talking to a KJ Student who shoots 90 WEDDINGS PER YEAR. We talk about her backstory, the current wedding market, her workflow and so much more! COURSES + PRODUCTS: https://geni.us/kj-storeKJ EDUCATION COMMUNITY: https://geni.us/join-kj-communityKJ ALL ACCESS MEMBERSHIP | https://geni.us/yt-all-accessKJ FREEBIE DOWNLOADS | https://geni.us/kj-freebiesCheck out our 3 FREE webinars! These free classes would be a great starting point for you and to help gauge whether or not you are ready for our courses!FREE Lighting Class | https://geni.us/kj-class-lightingFREE Editing Class | https://geni.us/kj-class-editingFREE Posing Class |https://geni.us/kj-class-posingWEBSITE | https://geni.us/katelyn-jamesBLOG | https://geni.us/katelyn-james-blogINSTAGRAM | https://geni.us/katelyn-james-insta**When we find a product or company we love, we love to share it with you! At times we may include affiliate links which means that we may earn a commission if/when you click on or make purchases via those links.

Today's podcast is inspired by a recent KJ All-Access episode. In that episode the bride had very different taste than what I personally prefer and wouldn't be considered a "typical" KJ Bride. BUT I still had to show up on her wedding day and serve her as best as I possibly could. So today I want to talk through what that looks like and how you can serve your clients well, even when they're not the perfect fit!KJ FREEBIE DOWNLOADS | https://geni.us/kj-freebiesWEBSITE | https://geni.us/katelyn-jamesBLOG | https://geni.us/katelyn-james-blogINSTAGRAM | https://geni.us/katelyn-james-instaFOR PHOTOGRAPHERS | https://geni.us/kj-educationSTORE | https://geni.us/kj-store**At times we may include affiliate links which means that we may earn a commission if/when you click on or make purchases via those links.

The business world (and just the world in general) looks A LOT different today than it did 15 years ago when I started my business. But as my business has changed and evolved over the years one thing has stayed the same: the power of a personal brand. I've noticed that many of our student's struggle with applying this concept to their own businesses for a number of reasons: so in this episode I'm sharing WHY personal branding is still important and debunking some beliefs that many make up as to why it can't work for them.KJ FREEBIE DOWNLOADS | https://geni.us/kj-freebiesWEBSITE | https://geni.us/katelyn-jamesBLOG | https://geni.us/katelyn-james-blogINSTAGRAM | https://geni.us/katelyn-james-instaFOR PHOTOGRAPHERS | https://geni.us/kj-educationSTORE | https://geni.us/kj-store**At times we may include affiliate links which means that we may earn a commission if/when you click on or make purchases via those links.

Today I’m sharing some personal and business recaps in today’s Podcast episode! Per usual, I’m a little heavy on the personal side because this year has been a whirlwind of both challenges and joys. Becoming a family of six, starting year two at the school we started, running our business, a soft launch of a new one… it’s all a bit of a blur. We’re excited for 2024 and have so many ideas for how we can more effectively help, serve, guide and challenge our community of amazing photographers!! Thank you for being here and thank you for believing in KJ Education!!! We are forever grateful for you!!!KJ FREEBIE DOWNLOADS | https://geni.us/kj-freebiesWEBSITE | https://geni.us/katelyn-jamesBLOG | https://geni.us/katelyn-james-blogINSTAGRAM | https://geni.us/katelyn-james-instaFOR PHOTOGRAPHERS | https://geni.us/kj-educationSTORE | https://geni.us/kj-store**At times we may include affiliate links which means that we may earn a commission if/when you click on or make purchases via those links.

In today's episode I'm sharing about how I am fostering a learning environment for my children: both in the school that we started but also at home in our day to day lives. My goal is to build entrepreneurial minded children... which may seem crazy when my oldest is only 6 years old BUT my hope is that this episode will show you that it IS possible and give you a few practical tips on how you can instill these mindsets in your own children. KJ FREEBIE DOWNLOADS | https://geni.us/kj-freebiesWEBSITE | https://geni.us/katelyn-jamesBLOG | https://geni.us/katelyn-james-blogINSTAGRAM | https://geni.us/katelyn-james-instaFOR PHOTOGRAPHERS | https://geni.us/kj-educationSTORE | https://geni.us/kj-store**At times we may include affiliate links which means that we may earn a commission if/when you click on or make purchases via those links.

In this episode I'm sharing 5 main takeaways that have stuck with me since hosting my in-person Mastermind retreat last week! It was such a treat and filled me up in ways that other parts of my business cannot! I left our time together feeling more excited and encouraged about the trajectory of my Photography Education business and that's EXACTLY what a mastermind is for! I'm also sharing about the soft-launch of a new brand, Now Teach It, and how I made the decision to put it out into the world!