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

4 | Three lies you’re telling yourself that are preventing you from having a successful photography business + how to overcome them with truth

Hi friend, do you struggle with silencing the negative Nancy in your head?? In today's episode I'm going to speak truth to 3 lies you may be believing that are actually stopping you from getting to the next level in your photography business. It's a little bit of a tough love moment, but I promise you will also be encouraged through it. 
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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. I finally realized I didn’t have to pretend to be someone I’m not in order to get clients, and I figured out a way to create a business that lights my soul on fire without sacrificing my motherhood.
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

3 | Dear Beginner Photographer: 10 things I wish I knew when I started my photography business that would have saved me

Hey friend!
Today we're taking a trip down memory lane to when I first started my photography business. I'm gonna share some of the things I wish I knew when I first started that would have saved me so much blood, sweat and tears in the long run, and hopefully these will be helpful to you in your photography journey!
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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. I finally realized I didn’t have to pretend to be someone I’m not in order to get clients, and I figured out a way to create a business that lights my soul on fire without sacrificing my motherhood.
I wanna help you gain the confidence to walk out who God called you to be and stand out in a sea of photographers instead of just trying to fit in and follow the trends, oh yeah, AND still have time to be intentional in your motherhood.
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.
Welcome to your safe space where we release the mom guilt and silence the negative nancy that lives in your brain rent-free. If you’re ready to ditch hustle culture, and find a photography bestie slash cheerleader along the way, you’re in the exact right place. 
 
Let's be friends!
Instagram: @marinaanayaphotographyemail me: support@calledtostandout.comFB Community: bit.ly/calledtostandoutpodcast
 

2 | My #1 secret to achieving the perfect work-life balance as a photographer mama (and why balance should not be the goal)

Hey friend, I'm so glad you're here.
In this episode we're getting vulnerable and talking about what I was really going through when I may have appeared to be superwoman. You're not alone in the struggle, mama. I'm sharing my top tip to achieve work-life balance without sacrificing any important part of your life or motherhood.
Brooke Jefferson's podcast episode about BALANCE
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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. I finally realized I didn’t have to pretend to be someone I’m not in order to get clients, and I figured out a way to create a business that lights my soul on fire without sacrificing my motherhood.
I wanna help you gain the confidence to walk out who God called you to be and stand out in a sea of photographers instead of just trying to fit in and follow the trends, oh yeah, AND still have time to be intentional in your motherhood.
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.
Welcome to your safe space where we release the mom guilt and silence the negative nancy that lives in your brain rent-free. If you’re ready to ditch hustle culture, and find a photography bestie slash cheerleader along the way, you’re in the exact right place. 
 
Let's be friends!
Instagram: @marinaanayaphotographyemail me: support@calledtostandout.comFB Community: bit.ly/calledtostandoutpodcast
 

1| Introduction: Who I am + Why I started this Podcast; WELCOME to the Called to Stand Out Podcast

I'm so glad you're here.
In this episode I'm talking all about why I started this in the first place. You'll get to know a little bit more about me and how I hope to serve you through this podcast.
Hey friend, 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. I finally realized I didn’t have to pretend to be someone I’m not in order to get clients, and I figured out a way to create a business that lights my soul on fire without sacrificing my motherhood.
I wanna help you gain the confidence to walk out who God called you to be and stand out in a sea of photographers instead of just trying to fit in and follow the trends, oh yeah, AND still have time to be intentional in your motherhood.
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.
Welcome to your safe space where we release the mom guilt and silence the negative nancy that lives in your brain rent-free. If you’re ready to ditch hustle culture, and find a photography bestie slash cheerleader along the way, you’re in the exact right place. 
 
Let's be friends!
Instagram: @marinaanayaphotographyemail me: support@calledtostandout.comFB Community: bit.ly/calledtostandoutpodcast
 

Trailer - Called to Stand Out: the Bold + Confident Photographer community

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? Wonder how you’ll ever survive when you’re seemingly a tiny fish in a quickly growing photographer sea? 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, wife, mama and family photographer saved by grace. Listen, I know the mom guilt all too well as you go from feeling guilty cause your kids need you to being frustrated cause your business does too. For years I was in a vicious burnout cycle, torturing myself with comparison, having sessions I wasn’t excited about and wondering if I could turn this creative outlet I’m so passionate about into a real-deal business that could support my family. I finally realized I didn’t have to pretend to be someone I’m not in order to get clients, and I figured out a way to create a business that lights my soul on fire, all while editing with a little one at my feet.
In this podcast you’ll find practical ways to transform your photography business from a time consuming (and expensive) hobby to a profitable business that you’re excited about. I wanna help you gain the confidence to walk out who God called you to be and stand out in a sea of photographers instead of just trying to fit in and follow the trends, oh yeah, AND still have time to be intentional in your motherhood.
Welcome to your safe space where we release the mom guilt and silence the negative Nancy that lives in your brain rent-free. If you’re ready to ditch hustle culture, and find a photography bestie slash cheerleader along the way, you’re in the exact right place. Go find your lukewarm coffee and toss some ice in there and let’s grow your confidence.
 
Let's be friends!
Instagram: @marinaanayaphotographyemail me: support@calledtostandout.comFB Community: bit.ly/calledtostandoutpodcast