So much can happen in just one year—this year felt like so much changed. In today's episode, I'm sharing the highs and lows of 2023, along with the lessons I'll be taking into 2024. From mindset shifts to challenges faced, I'm sharing it all. If you’re enjoying the content we’re creating on the podcast and want to connect with others who are called to both, make sure you come join us in the Called to Both Facebook Group! Join Now >> Today’s episode is brought to you by my PitchPower email template pack, you’ll find 10 email pitches to get you the visibility and collaborations you want in your biz. This email template pack includes emails for reaching out cold and a template for turning free product or affiliate collaboration offers into paid deals. Buy Now >> In This Episode You'll: Hear the challenges I faced in 2023. Explore the highlights that came from those challenges. Learn so key takeaways and lessons that I'm bringing into 2024. Find it quickly: 2:39 - Challenges & Lessons Learned in 2023 13:20 - Highlights of 2023 17:30 - Thoughts & Takeaways Mentioned in this Episode: Episode 72: Sabbatical Recap: Reflections from Taking a Month Off from My Business Episode 79: Navigating Sponsorships and Brand Deals: Are They Worth It? A Guide to More Successful Brand Collaborations Episode 16: How to Live a Simple Yet Rich Life with Kayla Brint Episode 49: Investing in In-Person Education: Elevate 2023 Recap Visibility Coaching PitchPower Templates The Photoboss® Method The Artist's Way More ways to connect: JOY MICHELLE INSTAGRAM WORK WITH JOY AS YOUR COACH JOY MICHELLE CO. WEBSITE CALLED TO BOTH COMMUNITY  Read the full show notes from today’s episode HERE. Let’s keep the conversation going! Come connect in the Facebook community. Join the CTB Facebook community here. CLICK HERE TO GET 35% OFF YOUR FIRST YEAR OF HONEYBOOK!

One of the biggest shifts that has happened in my business since becoming a mom has been the fact that I cut my work hours in half (probably more than half. In this episode (that originally aired on the Business Babes Collective Podcast), I'm walking you through my journey of entrepreneurship, the transition into education, becoming a mom, and how I'm productive as a mom who is Called to Both. This conversation originally aired on The Business Babes Collective with Danielle Wiebe. Danielle was kind enough to let me re-air this episode here on the Called to Both Podcast! Today's episode is brought to you by Honeybook, my favorite client management software, where I send contracts, get paid, and keep track of client inquiries and projects! HoneyBook allows me to send questionnaires, invoices, see easy to understand a detailed financial reports, set up meetings and appointments through their built in scheduler tool, and so much more! Try Honeybook for free and get 35% off your first year. (This episode is a re-run. Original airdate was April 10, 2023) If you’re enjoying the content we’re creating on the podcast and want to connect with others who are called to both, make sure you come join us in the Called to Both Facebook Group! Join Now >> In This Episode You'll: Hear my own journey to motherhood while being a business owner. Explore what it means to feel called to both. Find productivity tips for limited work hours. Find it quickly: 3:38 - My Start to Entrepreneurship 10:07 - The Transition of Being Called to Both 21:09 - Productivity in Half the Hours Mentioned in this Episode: The Business Babes Collective with Danielle Wiebe https://learn.joymichellephotography.com/biz-planning-guide https://learn.joymichellephotography.com/power-hour-checklist More ways to connect: JOY MICHELLE INSTAGRAM WORK WITH JOY AS YOUR COACH JOY MICHELLE CO. WEBSITE CALLED TO BOTH COMMUNITY  Read the full show notes from today’s episode HERE. Let’s keep the conversation going! Come connect in the Facebook community. Join the CTB Facebook community here. CLICK HERE TO GET 35% OFF YOUR FIRST YEAR OF HONEYBOOK!

Earlier this year, I got a message that someone was using my trademarked brand name as their own. I was devastated. I've worked so hard to establish Photoboss® as a brand and community and to see someone else using it really hurt. In today's episode, I'm sharing how I navigated it from a legal standpoint and the lessons I learned from it that I also took into my other brands. If you’re enjoying the content we’re creating on the podcast and want to connect with others who are called to both, make sure you come join us in the Called to Both Facebook Group! Join Now >> Riverside is what we use to record our interviews for this show. Visit Riverside.fm and use code JOY for 15% off. Learn More >> In This Episode You'll: Hear how someone tried to steal my brand. Learn what action steps I took to stop it. Explore lessons in trademarks every business owner should know. Find it quickly: 2:19 - Trademark Infringement & Protection 4:12 - Trademark Ownership 6:25 - Lesson 1 9:11 - Lesson 2 9:43 - Lesson 3 11:06 - Lesson 4 More ways to connect: JOY MICHELLE INSTAGRAM WORK WITH JOY AS YOUR COACH JOY MICHELLE CO. WEBSITE CALLED TO BOTH COMMUNITY  Read the full show notes from today’s episode HERE. Let’s keep the conversation going! Come connect in the Facebook community. Join the CTB Facebook community here. CLICK HERE TO GET 35% OFF YOUR FIRST YEAR OF HONEYBOOK!

I'm thrilled to announce something that's been on my heart for years and is finally coming to fruition—I'm moving! My family and I are packing up at the end of the year to move south to Florida and in today's episode, I'm sharing all of the details! If you’re enjoying the content we’re creating on the podcast and want to connect with others who are called to both, make sure you come join us in the Called to Both Facebook Group! Join Now >> Riverside is what we use to record our interviews for this show. Visit Riverside.fm and use code JOY for 15% off. Learn More >> In This Episode You'll: Hear where I'm moving! Learn why we're moving. Explore what this means for my business! Find it quickly: 2:53 - Where We're Moving: Tampa 7:55 - When We're Moving: December 12:41 - Packing, Deculttering, and Moving 17:51 - Business Updates More ways to connect: JOY MICHELLE INSTAGRAM WORK WITH JOY AS YOUR COACH JOY MICHELLE CO. WEBSITE CALLED TO BOTH COMMUNITY  Read the full show notes from today’s episode HERE. Let’s keep the conversation going! Come connect in the Facebook community. Join the CTB Facebook community here. CLICK HERE TO GET 35% OFF YOUR FIRST YEAR OF HONEYBOOK!

How do you end a year with intention? There is so much value in reflecting on what the last year brought you through a year end review. To help guide you through this process, in today's conversation with my friend Laylee, I'm walking you through my exact year-end planning and goal setting process in what I like to call a CEO weekend. This conversation originally took place on my friend Laylee Emadi's podcast and I can’t wait for you to hear this episode. If you’re enjoying the content we’re creating on the podcast and want to connect with others who are called to both, make sure you come join us in the Called to Both Facebook Group! Join Now >> Riverside is what we use to record our interviews for this show. Visit Riverside.fm and use code JOY for 15% off. Learn More >> In This Episode You'll: Determind how a CEO Weekend can serve you. Plan out your CEO weekend. Understand how to plan and set goals. Find it quickly: 1:15 - CEO Weekend 3:11 - Planning & Setting Goals 9:05 - Reviewing Data & Goals 17:43 - Goals, Planning, and Productivity 25:15 - Unpopular Opinion Mentioned in this Episode: Michael Hyatt’s Goal Setting Method Printed Quarterly Calendar by Ashley Profit & Post-It Notes Notion Episode 95 of So, Here's the Thing Episode 97 of So, Here's the Thing Episode 41: Planning & Goal Setting for Your Business Part 1 Episode 42: Planning & Goal Setting for Your Business Part 2 VIDEO: Notion Introduction Youtube Video VIDEO: How you can plan and set goals in your photography business VIDEO: How to Plan Your Year VIDEO: How I Plan My Content

Over the last few years, I've created some really powerful systems to stay organized in my business inside of Notion. Notion is the project management tool and database that houses every single detail, plan, and task for my brand and team! In today's episode, I've giving you a peak inside what I use it for, how it's organized, and why I chose it over other tools! If you’re enjoying the content we’re creating on the podcast and want to connect with others who are called to both, make sure you come join us in the Called to Both Facebook Group! Join Now >> Riverside is what we use to record our interviews for this show. Visit Riverside.fm and use code JOY for 15% off. Learn More >> In This Episode You'll: Learn how to use Notion in your business. Get a peak inside my Notion database. Explore the features that make Notion powerful. Find it quickly: 2:20 - Using Notion for Project Management & Business Organization 7:16 - Getting Organized in Notion 12:02 - Using Notion for Personal Use 14:33 - Notion for Teams 19:48 - Features of Notion Mentioned in this Episode: Notion Local Creative Co Getting Things Done by David Allen More ways to connect: JOY MICHELLE INSTAGRAM WORK WITH JOY AS YOUR COACH JOY MICHELLE CO. WEBSITE CALLED TO BOTH COMMUNITY  Read the full show notes from today’s episode HERE. Let’s keep the conversation going! Come connect in the Facebook community. Join the CTB Facebook community here. CLICK HERE TO GET 35% OFF YOUR FIRST YEAR OF HONEYBOOK!

If you are ready to start attracting dream clients who see your trustworthiness and credibility, it might be time to look at how you're presenting yourself online. Say goodbye to haggling over your pricing, long lead times for bookings, and bad clients. In today's episode, I'm sharing 5 ways you are losing authority online and how to fix it. If you’re enjoying the content we’re creating on the podcast and want to connect with others who are called to both, make sure you come join us in the Called to Both Facebook Group! Join Now >> Now if building authority is something that you want to dive even deeper into, trust me I've got you! I have a whole series of episodes on this and I a free guide for you to take a step closer to this today. You can download the Brand Authority Blueprint for free! Download Now >> In This Episode You'll: Learn the value of brand authority. Establish trustworthiness and credibility. Review 5 mistakes you may be making online. Find it quickly: 1:29 - The Importance of Brand Authority 3:29 - Using an Unprofessional Email address 4:31 - Enhance Your Email Signature 6:35 - Linking Away from Yourself 7:36 - Your Old Instagram Highlights 9:54 - Website Footer Mentioned in this Episode: Brand Authority Series: Episode 36, Episode 37, Episode 38, Episode 39 Brand Authority Blueprint More ways to connect: JOY MICHELLE INSTAGRAM WORK WITH JOY AS YOUR COACH JOY MICHELLE CO. WEBSITE CALLED TO BOTH COMMUNITY  Read the full show notes from today’s episode HERE. Let’s keep the conversation going! Come connect in the Facebook community. Join the CTB Facebook community here. CLICK HERE TO GET 35% OFF YOUR FIRST YEAR OF HONEYBOOK!

How do you know if you're building true momentum in your business? Are you simply stuck in a cycle of hustle? In today's episode, Laura Esmond joins us to share her own journey and experience in realizing that hustling without focused intention is not productive. Listen in as she shares how she built a business that works on her behalf—giving her the freedom that she needs as a mother. If you’re enjoying the content we’re creating on the podcast and want to connect with others who are called to both, make sure you come join us in the Called to Both Facebook Group! Join Now >> If you're not sure how to pitch or what to say, check out my PitchPower email template pack, where you’ll find 10 email pitches to get you the visibility and collaborations you want in your biz. This email template pack includes emails for reaching out cold and a template for turning free product or affiliate collaboration offers into paid deals. Buy Now >> In This Episode You'll: Differentiate momentum from hustle. Explore the value of intention setting. Learn 3 steps to momentum for your business. Find it quickly: 2:11 - Building Momentum 11:24 - Setting Intentions 22:27 - 3 Steps for Building Momentum in Your Creative Business 22:42 - 1. Get quiet and allow yourself time to visualize what you want. 23:08 - Five Questions to Ask Yourself 28:59 - 2. Get action-oriented. 30:38 - 3. Have an end in sight. 34:44 - Rapid-Fire Questions Connect with Laura: lauraesmond.com Get Rooted reeseandcoportraits.com instagram.com/reeseandcoportraits Freebie More ways to connect: JOY MICHELLE INSTAGRAM WORK WITH JOY AS YOUR COACH JOY MICHELLE CO. WEBSITE CALLED TO BOTH COMMUNITY  Read the full show notes from today’s episode HERE. Let’s keep the conversation going! Come connect in the Facebook community. Join the CTB Facebook community here. CLICK HERE TO GET 35% OFF YOUR FIRST YEAR OF HONEYBOOK!

One of the biggest complaints I hear from busy entrepreneurs is that they don't have energy or creativity when they sit down to work or that it comes in the most inconvenient times. I like to refer to this as the energy/ambition mismatch, when your ambitions don't match the time and energy you have. In today's episode, I'm sharing four ways I combat the energy/ambition mismatch to allow me to focus on the work at hand and have really productive days. Called to Both is brought to you by Joy Michelle, mom of two and multi-passionate entrepreneur who's on a mission to help others find balance between the worlds of motherhood and business. Called to Both is the podcast for women who have big business ambitions and also want to be intentional and present moms. At Called to Both, we truly don't believe you have to choose between these two worlds tugging at your heart You can be Called to Both. (This episode is a re-run. Original airdate was March 28, 2022) If you’re enjoying the content we’re creating on the podcast and want to connect with others who are called to both, make sure you come join us in the Called to Both Facebook Group! In This Episode You'll: Explore the Energy/Ambition Mismatch Find four ways to align your energy and ambition. Understand the value of routines and energy. Mentioned in Today's Episode: At Your Best by Carey Neiuwhof Notion Find it quickly: 1:35 - The Energy/Ambition Mismatch 3:45 - 1. Set an Intention Ahead of Time 5:55 - 2. Utilize a Project Management Tool  7:44 - 3. Have a Startup Routine and End of Day Routine  11:25 - 4. Pay Attention to Your Personal Energy Levels Throughout a Given Day or Week  More ways to connect: JOY MICHELLE INSTAGRAM WORK WITH JOY AS YOUR COACH JOY MICHELLE CO. WEBSITE CALLED TO BOTH COMMUNITY  Read the full show notes from today’s episode HERE. Let’s keep the conversation going! Come connect in the Facebook community. Join the CTB Facebook community here. CLICK HERE TO GET 35% OFF YOUR FIRST YEAR OF HONEYBOOK!

If you're juggling the pressures and the tugging that come with trying to run a business and raise a family, I know exactly how you feel. When I had children, I quickly realized that my business wouldn't run the same as before, but I also had to implement a few mindset shifts to better thrive. In today's episode, I'm sharing three essential mindset shifts for those who are called to both parenthood and entrepreneurship. Called to Both is brought to you by Joy Michelle, mom of two and multi-passionate entrepreneur who's on a mission to help others find balance between the worlds of motherhood and business. Called to Both is the podcast for women who have big business ambitions and also want to be intentional and present moms. At Called to Both, we truly don't believe you have to choose between these two worlds tugging at your heart You can be Called to Both. (This episode is a re-run. Original airdate was March 10, 2022) If you’re enjoying the content we’re creating on the podcast and want to connect with others who are called to both, make sure you come join us in the Called to Both Facebook Group! In This Episode You'll: Understand ambitious achiever patterns. Explore three mindset shifts for those called to both. Protect the golden goose. Find it quickly: 0:48 - Being An Ambitious Achiever 2:01 - My Journey to Being Called to Both 2:38 - 3 Essential Mindset Shifts for Those Who are Called To Both 3:16 - 1.  Embrace being on your own timeline / Patience with your growth 5:25 - 2. You are the golden goose.  13:50 - 3. Turn down the volume on the “Should’s” and instead focus on the “Could’s”.  Mentioned in this Episode: The Artist’s Way Soundtracks by Jon Acuff More ways to connect: JOY MICHELLE INSTAGRAM WORK WITH JOY AS YOUR COACH JOY MICHELLE CO. WEBSITE CALLED TO BOTH COMMUNITY  Read the full show notes from today’s episode HERE. Let’s keep the conversation going! Come connect in the Facebook community. Join the CTB Facebook community here. CLICK HERE TO GET 35% OFF YOUR FIRST YEAR OF HONEYBOOK!