In this episode, Samantha and Jessica dive into the elusive art of time management. Balancing the demands of a photography business with the responsibilities of motherhood can be overwhelming, but the team is here to experiment with some practical strategies to boost productivity and maintain mental clarity.

Join us as we explore three key techniques: the Eisenhower Matrix for prioritizing tasks, time blocking paired with the Pomodoro Technique for focused work sessions, and incorporating mindfulness practices to enhance daily productivity. We'll share our personal experiences with these methods, discuss the challenges of sticking to a schedule, and reveal how effective these strategies are in managing our busy lives. Make sure you scroll to the bottom of our show notes for an example of our time blocking schedule!

Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting your creative journey, tune in to hear how these time management hacks work in real life. Plus, learn how to apply these tips to your own routine, and follow along with our two-week challenge to see if you can improve your workflow as well.

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Example of our time blocking (based on a day you don't have a session):

Please take this with a grain of salt. We know most of us don't work everyday from 8am-5pm with an hour lunch break, but we wanted to give you a little framework to start with. Please feel free to copy this down and make it your own and adjust it to what you have going on right now.

8am-8:25am - check emails

8:25am-8:30am - yoga/breathing break

8:30am-8:55am - finish emails for the day

8:55am-9am - yoga/breathing break

9am-9:25am - editing

9:25am-9:30am - yoga/breathing break

9:30am-9:55am - editing

9:55am-10am - yoga/breathing break

10am-10:25am - placing artwork orders

10:25am-10:30am - yoga/breathing break

10:30am-10:55am - placing artwork orders

10:55am-11am - yoga/breathing break

11am-12pm - lunch break

12pm-12:25pm - client calls (discovery calls/ordering appts, etc)

12:25pm-12:30pm - yoga/breathing break

12:30pm-12:55pm - client calls (discovery calls/ordering appts, etc)

12:55pm-1pm - yoga/breathing break

1pm-1:25pm - prepping for an upcoming ordering appointment

1:25pm-1:30pm - yoga/breathing break

1:30pm-1:55pm - prepping for an upcoming ordering appointment

1:55pm-2pm - yoga/breathing break

2pm-2:25pm - editing

2:25pm-2:30pm - yoga/breathing break

2:30pm-2:55pm - editing

2:55pm-3pm - yoga/breathing break

3pm-3:25pm - emails

3:25pm-3:30pm - yoga/breathing break

3:30pm-3:55pm - admin work

3:55pm-4pm - yoga/breathing break

4pm-4:25pm - editing

4:25pm-4:30pm - yoga/breathing break

4:30pm-4:55pm - editing

4:55pm-5pm - yoga/breathing break

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Welcome to Creative Moms Focus Podcast

In this episode, Samantha and Jessica dive deep into the heart of maintaining artistic inspiration, even when life feels overwhelming. Balancing the demands of running a business and being a mom can often leave little to no room for creative exploration, but Samantha and Jessica share their personal experiences and practical strategies for staying inspired.

Join us as we discuss:
- Innovative ways to reignite your passion for photography when you're feeling stuck.
- Techniques for carving out time for creativity amidst a busy schedule.
- The importance of prioritizing art, not just as a job, but as a vital part of your identity.
- Real-life stories of overcoming creative blocks and finding beauty in everyday moments.

Whether you're a professional photographer, a creative entrepreneur, or a busy mom looking to keep your artistic spirit alive, this episode is packed with actionable tips and heartfelt encouragement. Tune in for a refreshing conversation that celebrates the joy of art and the resilience of creative moms.

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Connect with us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/creativemomsfocus

Find out more on our website: creativemomsfocus.com

We’d love it if you’d share this episode with a friend and tag us on social media! @‌creativemomsfocus

Join Us! Whether you're just starting out or you're a seasoned pro, Creative Moms Focus offers a community and resources to navigate the beautiful chaos of entrepreneurship and motherhood together.

Disclosure: We only recommend products we would use ourselves and all opinions expressed here are our own. This post may contain affiliate links that at no additional cost to you, we may earn a small commission.

Welcome to Creative Moms Focus Podcast

In this episode, we sit down with Kristie Lloyd, a nurse turned photographer who has mastered the art of diversifying her income through multiple revenue streams. For over 11 years, Kristie has built an incredible and inspiring newborn and family photography business in Nashville, TN. A multi-passionate entrepreneur, Kristie constantly juggles numerous innovative business ideas. Kristie shares her journey from healthcare to photography and how she successfully branched out into real estate, studio rentals, and offering educational courses to other photographers. Tune in to hear her expert advice on creating financial stability and growth by leveraging diverse opportunities within the photography industry. Whether you're a seasoned photographer or just starting out, Kristie's insights will inspire you to think outside the box and expand your income potential.

Kristie offers education on introducing heirloom portraits into your business and it is truly an incredible course. One of our founders, Jessica, learned all about heirloom portraits through this course with Kristie and it was truly a start-to-finish roadmap of exactly how to implement these sessions. Learn more about The Art of Heirloom Portraiture HERE.

She has created beautiful artwork mockups so it is easy for you to sell artwork to your heirloom portrait clients without having to spend a ton of money in samples up front.

Kristie also teaches photographers how to market these incredible heirloom portraits through the use of Facebook Ads in her Facebook Ads Course!

To connect with Kristie, visit their website HERE.

Kristie's Instagram: @kristielloydphotography

Kristie's Facebook

Kristie's Pinterest

Kristie's Blog

Check out our studio favorites here in our Amazon shop!

Connect with us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/creativemomsfocus

Find out more on our website: creativemomsfocus.com

We’d love it if you’d share this episode with a friend and tag us on social media! @‌creativemomsfocus

Join Us! Whether you're just starting out or you're a seasoned pro, Creative Moms Focus offers a community and resources to navigate the beautiful chaos of entrepreneurship and motherhood together.

Disclosure: We only recommend products we would use ourselves and all opinions expressed here are our own. This post may contain affiliate links that at no additional cost to you, we may earn a small commission.

Welcome to Creative Moms Focus Podcast

In this episode, Jessica & Tara sit down to chat about the importance of setting achievable and realistic goals in your businesses, especially as busy moms. They discuss the unique challenges faced by busy moms in the photography industry and share practical tips on how to balance professional aspirations alongside family responsibilities. Whether you're a seasoned photographer or just starting out, this episode is packed with valuable advice to help you thrive both as a business owner and a mom.

Resources:

In this episode, we talked about so many great resources that we've linked here for you!

Jessica learned all about heirloom portrait sessions from the best in the industry - Kristie Lloyd. From how to actually take the photos, edit them, market them, and sell them as artwork, she covers it all in The Art of Heirloom Portraiture.

Check out our studio favorites here in our Amazon shop!

Connect with us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/creativemomsfocus

Find out more on our website: creativemomsfocus.com

We’d love it if you’d share this episode with a friend and tag us on social media! @‌creativemomsfocus

Join Us! Whether you're just starting out or you're a seasoned pro, Creative Moms Focus offers a community and resources to navigate the beautiful chaos of entrepreneurship and motherhood together.

Disclosure: We only recommend products we would use ourselves and all opinions expressed here are our own. This post may contain affiliate links that at no additional cost to you, we may earn a small commission.

Welcome to Creative Moms Focus Podcast

In this episode, we have the pleasure of sitting down with Kristie Lloyd to delve into the captivating world of heirloom portrait sessions and their powerful impact. For over 11 years, Kristie has built an incredible and inspiring newborn and family photography business in Nashville, TN. A multi-passionate entrepreneur, Kristie constantly juggles numerous innovative business ideas. Join us as we explore how integrating heirloom portrait sessions has transformed her business trajectory, providing invaluable insights and inspiration for photographers and business owners alike. You won't want to miss this engaging conversation!

Kristie offers education on introducing heirloom portraits into your business and it is truly an incredible course. One of our founders, Jessica, learned all about heirloom portraits through this course with Kristie and it was truly a start-to-finish roadmap of exactly how to implement these sessions. Learn more about The Art of Heirloom Portraiture HERE.

She has created beautiful artwork mockups so it is easy for you to sell artwork to your heirloom portrait clients without having to spend a ton of money in samples up front.

Kristie also teaches photographers how to market these incredible heirloom portraits through the use of Facebook Ads in her Facebook Ads Course!

To connect with Kristie, visit their website HERE.

Kristie's Instagram: @kristielloydphotography

Kristie's Facebook

Kristie's Pinterest

Kristie's Blog

Check out our studio favorites here in our Amazon shop!

Connect with us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/creativemomsfocus

Find out more on our website: creativemomsfocus.com

We’d love it if you’d share this episode with a friend and tag us on social media! @‌creativemomsfocus

Join Us! Whether you're just starting out or you're a seasoned pro, Creative Moms Focus offers a community and resources to navigate the beautiful chaos of entrepreneurship and motherhood together.

Disclosure: We only recommend products we would use ourselves and all opinions expressed here are our own. This post may contain affiliate links that at no additional cost to you, we may earn a small commission.

Welcome to Creative Moms Focus Podcast

Creative Moms Focus is dedicated to mothers with a passion for photography and an entrepreneurial spirit. We aim to support, inspire, and empower creative moms on their business journey while balancing the joys of motherhood.

In this episode of Creative Moms Focus, Samantha shares a recent story about juggling too many balls between her business and family life, leading to a big oops moment with her daughter. She talks about how she missed an important deadline for her daughter's school event and the guilt that followed.

We've all been there. It happens to the best of us.

Tara chats about how to handle these moments, asking ourselves if there's something we could've done differently, like prioritizing boundaries. Join us for a conversation about accepting our mistakes, learning from them, and taking better care of ourselves along the way.

Resources:

In this episode, we talked about so many great resources that we've linked here for you!

Join our Facebook Community!

Check out our studio favorites here in our Amazon shop!

Connect with us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/creativemomsfocus

Find out more on our website: creativemomsfocus.com

We’d love it if you’d share this episode with a friend and tag us on social media! @‌creativemomsfocus

Join Us! Whether you're just starting out or you're a seasoned pro, Creative Moms Focus offers a community and resources to navigate the beautiful chaos of entrepreneurship and motherhood together.

Join Our Community!

If you need a starting point to create your own community, don’t forget to join our Facebook group! Whether you're just starting out or you're a seasoned pro, Creative Moms Focus offers a community and resources to navigate the beautiful chaos of entrepreneurship and motherhood together.

Disclosure: We only recommend products we would use ourselves and all opinions expressed here are our own. This post may contain affiliate links that at no additional cost to you, we may earn a small commission.

Welcome to Creative Moms Focus Podcast

Creative Moms Focus is dedicated to mothers with a passion for photography and an entrepreneurial spirit. We aim to support, inspire, and empower creative moms on their business journey while balancing the joys of motherhood.

In this episode, we received some incredible marketing questions from a listener and we are working our way through the list in this episode. This listener really wanted some good advice on marketing not solely focus on Instagram, and we get it. Samantha & Jessica sat down and thought outside of the box and came up with some really interesting ideas that we think you all should give a try!

Resources:

In this episode, we talked about so many great resources that we've linked here for you!

Facebook Group - have questions for us? We'd LOVE to answer them! Head to the Facebook group to ask your own questions!

The Write Lens - copywriting for photographers

Green Chair Stories - copywriting for photographers

Check out our last blogging episode on Apple and Spotify if you haven't heard it yet!

Check out our studio favorites here in our Amazon shop!

Connect with us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/creativemomsfocus

Find out more on our website: creativemomsfocus.com

We’d love it if you’d share this episode with a friend and tag us on social media! @‌creativemomsfocus

Join Us! Whether you're just starting out or you're a seasoned pro, Creative Moms Focus offers a community and resources to navigate the beautiful chaos of entrepreneurship and motherhood together.

Disclosure: We only recommend products we would use ourselves and all opinions expressed here are our own. This post may contain affiliate links that at no additional cost to you, we may earn a small commission.