Called to Stand Out: Balancing Motherhood and Business, Confidence and Motivation for Photographers

27 | Should you pray over your business?

what better way to start the year than to honor the Lord by bringing him into our businesses?
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Welcome to the Called to Stand out podcast!
Do you feel like you’re barely surviving most days, trying to balance motherhood and a business that seems more like an expensive hobby? Like YOU KNOW that God put this dream in your heart but you can’t shut up the negative thoughts every time you get sucked down the comparison spiral or start to hit burnout again? 
 
Hey girl, my name is Marina- I’m a wife, boy mom and photographer on a mission to build your confidence and speak life when the lies inside your head get a little too loud. I know the mom guilt all too well, constantly going from feeling guilty that your kids need you to being frustrated  that your business does too. Maybe you’re tired of trying to keep up with the trends or you’re exhausted chasing the elusive idea of balance. Over the last ten years the Lord has been so faithful in leading me to grow my photography business in a way that honors him and honors my family. We’re doing business a different way over here and in this podcast I’m sharing all the ways I’ve been able to truly find joy and
 even peace in the chaos of it all.
So welcome! This is your safe space to grow in confidence, ditch hustle culture and grow a sustainable photography business with margin to truly enjoy life in every single area God has called you to. 
Go find your lukewarm coffee, friend. You don’t have to do this alone
let's stay connected!
Instagram: @marinaanayaphotographyemail me: support@calledtostandout.comFB Community: bit.ly/calledtostandoutpodcast
 

26 | Life update - We're back!!

it's been a roller coaster but it feels sooo good to be back!!!!!!
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Welcome to the Called to Stand out podcast!
Do you feel like you’re barely surviving most days, trying to balance motherhood and a business that seems more like an expensive hobby? Like YOU KNOW that God put this dream in your heart but you can’t shut up the negative thoughts every time you get sucked down the comparison spiral or start to hit burnout again? 
 
Hey girl, my name is Marina- I’m a wife, boy mom and photographer on a mission to build your confidence and speak life when the lies inside your head get a little too loud. I know the mom guilt all too well, constantly going from feeling guilty that your kids need you to being frustrated  that your business does too. Maybe you’re tired of trying to keep up with the trends or you’re exhausted chasing the elusive idea of balance. Over the last ten years the Lord has been so faithful in leading me to grow my photography business in a way that honors him and honors my family. We’re doing business a different way over here and in this podcast I’m sharing all the ways I’ve been able to truly find joy and
 even peace in the chaos of it all.
So welcome! This is your safe space to grow in confidence, ditch hustle culture and grow a sustainable photography business with margin to truly enjoy life in every single area God has called you to. 
Go find your lukewarm coffee, friend. You don’t have to do this alone
let's stay connected!
Instagram: @marinaanayaphotographyemail me: support@calledtostandout.comFB Community: bit.ly/calledtostandoutpodcast
 
 

25 | Dealing with Difficult Clients

on today's episode we're talking about those not fun situations when you have to deal with a difficult client, and how I've learned to manage those tricky situations.
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Hey friend, are you a photographer mama feeling like a crazy person just trying to balance motherhood and a photography business that just isn’t paying the bills? You KNOW God put this dream in your heart but you can’t shut up the negative self-talk as you get sucked down the comparison spiral again?
I'm Marina(: I'm a wife, mama and photographer on a mission to encourage others in the ways I wish someone would've done for me when I started on this journey. I’ve been in that vicious burnout cycle, wondering if I could turn this creative outlet into a real-deal business that didn't take over my entire life and take away from my family.
In this podcast I share all the ways I'm simplifying my business and redefining success. You’ll find practical ways to transform your business from a time consuming (and expensive) hobby to a profitable business by finding your brand identity to confidently show up and stand out, all with a toddler on your hip.
 
Let's be friends!
Instagram: @marinaanayaphotographyemail me: support@calledtostandout.comFB Community: bit.ly/calledtostandoutpodcast

24 | How to make Instagram feel less toxic

What if I told you Instagram doesn't have to feel toxic? It's time to check your online space and make use of the block, unfollow and mute buttons!
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Hey friend, are you a photographer mama feeling like a crazy person just trying to balance motherhood and a photography business that just isn’t paying the bills? You KNOW God put this dream in your heart but you can’t shut up the negative self-talk as you get sucked down the comparison spiral again?
I'm Marina(: I'm a wife, mama and photographer on a mission to encourage others in the ways I wish someone would've done for me when I started on this journey. I’ve been in that vicious burnout cycle, wondering if I could turn this creative outlet into a real-deal business that didn't take over my entire life and take away from my family.
In this podcast I share all the ways I'm simplifying my business and redefining success. You’ll find practical ways to transform your business from a time consuming (and expensive) hobby to a profitable business by finding your brand identity to confidently show up and stand out, all with a toddler on your hip.
 
Let's be friends!
Instagram: @marinaanayaphotographyemail me: support@calledtostandout.comFB Community: bit.ly/calledtostandoutpodcast

23 | I can’t believe she copied me

Oh man, today's episode has been a long time coming! If you've ever felt like someone copied you or you were accused of copying someone, I promise you'll want to listen to this episode.
 
Steal Like an Artist book
 
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Hey friend, are you a photographer mama feeling like a crazy person just trying to balance motherhood and a photography business that just isn’t paying the bills? You KNOW God put this dream in your heart but you can’t shut up the negative self-talk as you get sucked down the comparison spiral again?
I'm Marina(: I'm a wife, mama and photographer on a mission to encourage others in the ways I wish someone would've done for me when I started on this journey. I’ve been in that vicious burnout cycle, wondering if I could turn this creative outlet into a real-deal business that didn't take over my entire life and take away from my family.
In this podcast I share all the ways I'm simplifying my business and redefining success. You’ll find practical ways to transform your business from a time consuming (and expensive) hobby to a profitable business by finding your brand identity to confidently show up and stand out, all with a toddler on your hip.
 
Let's be friends!
Instagram: @marinaanayaphotographyemail me: support@calledtostandout.comFB Community: bit.ly/calledtostandoutpodcast

22 | Unrealistic Beauty Standards and the Photography Industry

Have you ever asked yourself if we're to blame for all these unrealistic beauty standards? Today's episode I'm sure will ruffle some feathers and may be exposing the photography community as a whole but I believe it's an important topic to discuss and work on.
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Hey friend, are you a photographer mama feeling like a crazy person just trying to balance motherhood and a photography business that just isn’t paying the bills? You KNOW God put this dream in your heart but you can’t shut up the negative self-talk as you get sucked down the comparison spiral again?
I'm Marina(: I'm a wife, mama and photographer on a mission to encourage others in the ways I wish someone would've done for me when I started on this journey. I’ve been in that vicious burnout cycle, wondering if I could turn this creative outlet into a real-deal business that didn't take over my entire life and take away from my family.
In this podcast I share all the ways I'm simplifying my business and redefining success. You’ll find practical ways to transform your business from a time consuming (and expensive) hobby to a profitable business by finding your brand identity to confidently show up and stand out, all with a toddler on your hip.
 
Let's be friends!
Instagram: @marinaanayaphotographyemail me: support@calledtostandout.comFB Community: bit.ly/calledtostandoutpodcast

21 Why I think God made my Instagram engagement TANK!

Today's episode is a lot more unscripted but I hope it encourages you wherever you are! If you've been overwhelmed with social media and all the noise around having a photography business, so much so that you've lost sight of why you started in the first place, this is the episode for you.
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Hey friend, are you a photographer mama feeling like a crazy person just trying to balance motherhood and a photography business that just isn’t paying the bills? You KNOW God put this dream in your heart but you can’t shut up the negative self-talk as you get sucked down the comparison spiral again?
I'm Marina(: I'm a wife, mama and photographer on a mission to encourage others in the ways I wish someone would've done for me when I started on this journey. I’ve been in that vicious burnout cycle, wondering if I could turn this creative outlet into a real-deal business that didn't take over my entire life and take away from my family.
In this podcast I share all the ways I'm simplifying my business and redefining success. You’ll find practical ways to transform your business from a time consuming (and expensive) hobby to a profitable business by finding your brand identity to confidently show up and stand out, all with a toddler on your hip.
 
Let's be friends!
Instagram: @marinaanayaphotographyemail me: support@calledtostandout.comFB Community: bit.ly/calledtostandoutpodcast

20 | I changed my mind...

Identity crisis is probably a really strong way to put it but that's basically the headspace I've been in for the past season. So many things are shifting and changing in my photography business and in my heart, but we're finally okay with that. Here's to figuring out together how to grow our businesses in a different way; to honor the Lord and our families. I hope this episode encourages you, friend!
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Hey friend, are you a photographer mama feeling like a crazy person just trying to balance motherhood and a photography business that just isn’t paying the bills? You KNOW God put this dream in your heart but you can’t shut up the negative self-talk as you get sucked down the comparison spiral again?
I'm Marina(: I'm a wife, mama and photographer on a mission to encourage others in the ways I wish someone would've done for me when I started on this journey. I’ve been in that vicious burnout cycle, wondering if I could turn this creative outlet into a real-deal business that didn't take over my entire life and take away from my family.
In this podcast I share all the ways I'm simplifying my business and redefining success. You’ll find practical ways to transform your business from a time consuming (and expensive) hobby to a profitable business by finding your brand identity to confidently show up and stand out, all with a toddler on your hip.
 
Let's be friends!
Instagram: @marinaanayaphotographyemail me: support@calledtostandout.comFB Community: bit.ly/calledtostandoutpodcast

19 | These 3 things could help you book more clients

Hi friend! In this episode we're talking about 3 things that are simple to do but can make a huge difference in the amount of clients you book by helping you look like a legitimate business and build up your credibility for others to have confidence in investing with you.
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Are you a photographer mama feeling like a crazy person just trying to balance motherhood and a photography business that just isn’t paying the bills? You KNOW God put this dream in your heart but you can’t shut up the negative self-talk as you get sucked down the comparison spiral again?
I’ve been in that vicious burnout cycle, wondering if I could turn this creative outlet into a real-deal business that could support my family. 
In this podcast you’ll find practical ways to transform your business from a time consuming (and expensive) hobby to a profitable business by finding your brand identity to confidently show up and stand out, all with a toddler on your hip.
 
Let's be friends!
Instagram: @marinaanayaphotographyemail me: support@calledtostandout.comFB Community: bit.ly/calledtostandoutpodcast

18 | Simplifying your Instagram Marketing Strategy for Photographers

Hi friend! Do you have a love/hate relationship with Instagram?? In this episode I'm giving you the tools to simplify your marketing strategy on social media so that you can get back your time and start using Instagram as the marketing tool that it was meant to be, without it turning into a second job.
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I’ve been in that vicious burnout cycle, wondering if I could turn this creative outlet into a real-deal business that could support my family. 
In this podcast you’ll find practical ways to transform your business from a time consuming (and expensive) hobby to a profitable business by finding your brand identity to confidently show up and stand out, all with a toddler on your hip.
 
Let's be friends!
Instagram: @marinaanayaphotographyemail me: support@calledtostandout.comFB Community: bit.ly/calledtostandoutpodcast