Called to Stand Out: The Bold + Confident Photographer community- Balancing Motherhood and Business, Confidence and Motivation for Photographers

14 | Happy New Year! Where I’ve been and what’s coming in 2023

Happy New Year friends! Here's what's coming in 2023.
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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?
Hey friend, I’m Marina; wife, mama and family photographer saved by grace. 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

13 | Do you struggle with impostor syndrome? Here are 4 ways to kick it in the booty!

Ahhh you've probably heard and struggled with impostor syndrome at some point, because it gets all of us. It's totally normal and so common in creative industries. But if you don't fight it, impostor syndrome can be debilitating and keep you from pursuing this dream, so in this episode I'm giving you some tips on how to kick it and grow in confidence.
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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?
Hey friend, I’m Marina; wife, mama and family photographer saved by grace. 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

12 | Finding peace within the work from home mom life chaos

Mama I know most days can feel absolutely overwhelming and draining and you just want to find a little bit of peace and quiet. Between juggling your business and your kids it can feel impossible, but I hope today's episode is encouraging and helps you be able to find peace even within the chaos.
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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?
Hey friend, I’m Marina; wife, mama and family photographer saved by grace. 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

11 | The most embarrassing business mistake I’ve made: How I wasted thousands of dollars for an ego boost that *spoiler alert* did NOTHING for my business

Hey friend! Maybe you feel like you're drowning during busy season, but I'm hoping this episode will remind you things could always be worse... You could be fooled into spending thousands of dollars for a cute lil ego boost that's disguised as marketing. This is an embarrassing one, but I'm hoping you'll learn from my mistake and learn to value your business first.
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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?
Hey friend, I’m Marina; wife, mama and family photographer saved by grace. 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

10 | Why Community over Competition is so important to me + How I found my photography tribe

Hello friend! We're on our 10th episode!!!!! It's a good one today, and very special to my heart. Do you ever feel alone and wish you had photographer besties like it seems like everyone else on social media has found? Do you find yourself on the outside, never really feeling like you fit in? On today's episode I'm getting personal and talking about WHY community is so important to me and how I've been able to find my own community and photography besties (and how YOU CAN TOO!)
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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?
Hey friend, I’m Marina; wife, mama and family photographer saved by grace. 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

9 | How you can use Instagram to book more photography clients

Hey friend! Last week we talked about other marketing avenues outside of social media but today I'm giving you some tips on you can start to book more photography clients through Instagram.
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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?
Hey friend, I’m Marina; wife, mama and family photographer saved by grace. 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

8 | Can you break up with Instagram without worrying about how potential clients will find your business??

Hey friend! If you're a mom AND own a photography business, chances are you're feeling pretty dang frustrated with Instagram and the ever-changing algorithm. What if I told you you don't have to bend over backwards and join in on the reels game if you don't have to, and STILL get plenty of business other ways??
I still get way more clients through other avenues outside of social media, and if you're wondering how to break up with Instagram so you can have more time to actually enjoy your family and business, this episode is for 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?
Hey friend, I’m Marina; wife, mama and family photographer saved by grace. 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

7 | How to Stand Out in a Sea of Photographers and Build a Sustainable Business

Hi friend! It's no secret that the photography industry is growing so, so fast. It feels like it would be so much harder to survive and actually build a sustainable business if there's less to go around...
Or is there?
Today I'm talking about this, and giving you some tips on how you can set yourself up to stand out and build a sustainable photography business.
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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?
Hey friend, I’m Marina; wife, mama and family photographer saved by grace. 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

6 | Dealing with disappointment when you can’t work on your own time table because you’re a mama

Hi friend! Thanks for joining me again today.
Listen, being a mama is hard enough. Running your own business on top of that brings so many challenges! I know how frustrating it can be when you feel torn between your babies needing you and your business needing you, too. You're not alone! AND you're not a bad mama for feeling disappointed when you can't work on your own time table because of your kids. 
Today I'm sharing how I deal with the disappointment that comes along with being a work from home mama + business owner. I hope it's encouraging to 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?
Hey friend, I’m Marina; wife, mama and family photographer saved by grace. 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

5 | How you can burnout-proof your photography business during busy season

Hi friend,
Today I'm giving you my top tips to set yourself up to have a successful busy season without the burnout that tends to come afterwards!
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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?
Hey friend, I’m Marina; wife, mama and family photographer saved by grace. 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