Doing Life Differently

I couldn't be more excited about this episode. Shay is a dear friend, fellow business owner, believer, photographer, wife, mom and visionary. Her story is one of my favorites because her convictions about her time, her balance, and her business constantly call me up to a higher level of intentionality. She's the perfect example of what it looks like to have a friend that breathes life and new inspiration into your life! After reading that, doesn't it make sense why she would be the FIRST GUEST on the podcast?! Enjoy our conversation about life and business!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.

This episode is most definitely a TEASER episode! KJ All Access 2.0 has not yet been released but it's coming and it's well worth the wait!! In this episode, I'm honestly sharing the backstory of my heart behind the changes that our students will be seeing very soon! The reason I'm sharing all of this is because my experience isn't unique. This is a common occurrence for business owners but I think many overlook the signs and red flags that I mention in this episode and that leads them to being "stuck"!! My hope is that this story will shed some light on the journey it has been to get me to a point where I was totally honest about what I needed to do with this part of my business! Enjoy! 

Wow. Prepare yourself for a very long and dare I say overly passionate episode about not just my latest birth experience but ALL of my birth experiences. I think my passion about this topic stems from not just the passion I have for my children but for the way God used my children and their births to transform me into a new version of myself. If someone was to say "Katelyn, what is your greatest accomplishment in your life?" my answer would be my children. From my pregnancies to their births and the journey we're on raising them... being a parent is the greatest calling of my life. Learning to stand up for myself and trust who I was as a mom started before my first baby was even born and I'm grateful for the challenges that ultimately led me through the last 5 years and to my final birth this past month. Listen to hear my birth story and how my challenges pushed me to find the most beautiful birth experience I never imagined myself ever desiring! 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.

Recently a CNBC article was written about me and my business. While I am honored and excited that the article was able to share more about the success we've found over the years, the article doesn't paint the full picture of what it takes to scale a business of this size. In this episode I chat through my thoughts on the realities of scaling a business from my perspective and how scaling can look different for everyone. If you haven't read the article yet you can find it here.https://katelynjames.com/building-purposeful-and-profitable-businessesKJ 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 we're diving into a topic that has been on my mind for years but I haven't felt ready to talk about until now. Having kids was by far the BEST thing that ever happened to my business... but that doesn't mean it hasn't CHANGED my business. Today Katelyn dives into the world of balancing motherhood and growing a business and how they go hand in hand! 

This week Katelyn shares a look back at everything that happened in 2022! She shares what worked well and more importantly, what didn't work so well! KJ EDUCATION COMMUNITY: https://geni.us/join-kj-communityKJ FREEBIE DOWNLOADS | https://geni.us/kj-freebiesCheck out our 4 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!Lighting Training (FREE) | https://geni.us/kj-class-lightingEditing Training (FREE) | https://geni.us/kj-class-editingPosing Training (FREE) | https://geni.us/kj-class-posingBusiness Training (FREE) | https://geni.us/kj-class-businessWEBSITE | https://geni.us/katelyn-jamesBLOG | 

Eventually, every small business owner will experience some version of burnout. This happened to me last summer: I was done. Ready to close shop and move onto something else. But after taking some much needed time off I realized that I didn't need to quit. I just needed to do something different. In this episode I'm sharing a few steps I took to avoid burnout and what you can do if you are feeling the same! 

In this week's episode Katelyn is sharing an update on Acton Academy West End - the micro school we've been pursuing for over 3 years! We officially opened our doors this past fall and WOW have we learned a lot in 2 months. In this episode Katelyn shares how the school has changed her daily life, what she's learned about her own children, Michael's involvement in the school and the hopes and dreams for the future!Acton's goal is to provide an innovative approach to education that celebrates personal responsibility, creative freedom & the pursuit of one’s calling in life! Want to find out more? Check out our website: https://actonacademywestend.com/Follow the School on Instagram for daily updates and more behind the scenes: https://www.instagram.com/actonacademywestend/Applications for 2023/2024 are officially open! Find out more here: https://actonacademywestend.com/apply

We're on the final episode of the Startup Series! There was a time in my business where I said YES to everything, and for a time that helped me grow. But at some point you have to learn to specialize in what you're PASSIONATE about. Join me in this conversation about what it looked like for me to specialize in the parts of my business that gave me life, while saying no to others! 

Welcome back to the Startup Series! This series of episodes are all focused on walking you through the different stages of starting this business from the ground up!  In this episode I reflect back on the early "hustle" stages of my business and break down what it really took to start a business from nothing. Whether you’re a small business owner yourself or are desiring to start a photography business, my hope is that this series will empower you to move forward while also giving you some insight about what it takes to make it happen at the very beginning.