Doing Life Differently

Eventually, every small business owner will experience some version of burnout. This happened to me last summer: I was done. Ready to close shop and move onto something else. But after taking some much needed time off I realized that I didn't need to quit. I just needed to do something different. In this episode I'm sharing a few steps I took to avoid burnout and what you can do if you are feeling the same! Mentioned in this episode:Lume BoxI'm really working on habit stacking and my Lume Box is the best tool in my toolbox to really make sure I'm focusing on my health and well-being while simultaneously getting ready for the day or reading at night.

In this week's episode Katelyn is sharing an update on Acton Academy West End - the micro school we've been pursuing for over 3 years! We officially opened our doors this past fall and WOW have we learned a lot in 2 months. In this episode Katelyn shares how the school has changed her daily life, what she's learned about her own children, Michael's involvement in the school and the hopes and dreams for the future!Acton's goal is to provide an innovative approach to education that celebrates personal responsibility, creative freedom & the pursuit of one’s calling in life! Want to find out more? Check out our website: https://actonacademywestend.com/Follow the School on Instagram for daily updates and more behind the scenes: https://www.instagram.com/actonacademywestend/Applications for 2023/2024 are officially open! Find out more here: https://actonacademywestend.com/applyMentioned in this episode:Lume BoxI'm really working on habit stacking and my Lume Box is the best tool in my toolbox to really make sure I'm focusing on my health and well-being while simultaneously getting ready for the day or reading at night.

We're on the final episode of the Startup Series! There was a time in my business where I said YES to everything, and for a time that helped me grow. But at some point you have to learn to specialize in what you're PASSIONATE about. Join me in this conversation about what it looked like for me to specialize in the parts of my business that gave me life, while saying no to others! Mentioned in this episode:Lume BoxI'm really working on habit stacking and my Lume Box is the best tool in my toolbox to really make sure I'm focusing on my health and well-being while simultaneously getting ready for the day or reading at night.

Welcome back to the Startup Series! This series of episodes are all focused on walking you through the different stages of starting this business from the ground up! In this episode I reflect back on the early "hustle" stages of my business and break down what it really took to start a business from nothing. Whether you’re a small business owner yourself or are desiring to start a photography business, my hope is that this series will empower you to move forward while also giving you some insight about what it takes to make it happen at the very beginning.Mentioned in this episode:Lume BoxI'm really working on habit stacking and my Lume Box is the best tool in my toolbox to really make sure I'm focusing on my health and well-being while simultaneously getting ready for the day or reading at night.

After posting podcast episodes inconsistently we are officially back and committed to posting more regularly! You can expect 2 podcast episodes a month going forward. In this episode Katelyn shares a quick life update on what's been going on in life and what to expect from the podcast going forward!Mentioned in this episode:Lume BoxI'm really working on habit stacking and my Lume Box is the best tool in my toolbox to really make sure I'm focusing on my health and well-being while simultaneously getting ready for the day or reading at night.

I’m excited to introduce the Startup Series! This series of episodes are all focused on walking you through the different stages of starting this business from the ground up! Whether you’re a small business owner yourself or are desiring to start a photography business, my hope is that this series will empower you to move forward while also giving you some insight about what it takes to make it happen at the very beginning. This first episode is focused on what made me actually make the decision to move forward with my dream. I’m sharing some key experiences that taught me what I did NOT want and how that led to my ultimate decision to be my own boss! Enjoy! If you would like more information on transformational coaching check out our brother in law Joe:http://joemalizia.com/If you would like to learn from our own coach Julia you can learn more here: https://beautifuloutcome.com/Mentioned in this episode:Lume BoxI'm really working on habit stacking and my Lume Box is the best tool in my toolbox to really make sure I'm focusing on my health and well-being while simultaneously getting ready for the day or reading at night.

In 2019 we began pursuing what we desired for our kids education. As entrepreneurs, we have realized the power of curiosity and the power of being able to pursue our passions. We wanted our children to experience this same kind of freedom every day at school. We discovered Acton Academy and this is the story of our journey to the decision that we were going to start our own in Richmond, Virginia! Mentioned in this episode:Lume BoxI'm really working on habit stacking and my Lume Box is the best tool in my toolbox to really make sure I'm focusing on my health and well-being while simultaneously getting ready for the day or reading at night.

Katelyn talks with Chrissy Duke with Beauty for Ashes, a non-profit organization fighting against human trafficking in Northern Africa. Find out more about Beauty for Ashes here: https://beautyforashesafrica.org/ Mentioned in this episode:Lume BoxI'm really working on habit stacking and my Lume Box is the best tool in my toolbox to really make sure I'm focusing on my health and well-being while simultaneously getting ready for the day or reading at night.

Last week we announced that my sister Emy and I are both pregnant and due three days apart! We got a lot of questions about the announcement so we decided to record a podcast episode answering all your questions! We share everything from how we told each other the news, how we told Mimi, to how we're navigating appointments TOGETHER due to Covid restrictions. And more! Enjoy!Follow Katelyn: Instagram (http://www.instagram.com/katelynjames)Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/katelynjames)YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/katelynjames)Website (http://www.katelynjames.com) Mentioned in this episode:Lume BoxI'm really working on habit stacking and my Lume Box is the best tool in my toolbox to really make sure I'm focusing on my health and well-being while simultaneously getting ready for the day or reading at night.

This episode talks about tension between wanting to get out of something that is HARD as fast as possible and staying in it long enough to find purpose and healing. God doesn’t waste hard seasons but we can miss whole chapters of our story by trying to avoid the hard parts and numb ourselves from the pain. I’m sharing how I have experienced the power of staying in the pain instead of running from it. Life change happens when we’re uncomfortable. Many will avoid discomfort their entire lives and sacrifice AMAZING growth because of it. My hope is that this episode will empower people to start looking at their own lives and their own hard seasons (big and small) and start discovering what good thing could be waiting for them in the mess!Follow Katelyn: Instagram (http://www.instagram.com/katelynjames)Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/katelynjames)YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/katelynjames)Website (http://www.katelynjames.com)Mentioned in this episode:Lume BoxI'm really working on habit stacking and my Lume Box is the best tool in my toolbox to really make sure I'm focusing on my health and well-being while simultaneously getting ready for the day or reading at night.

My husband Michael, my sister Emy and her husband Joe join me for this special episode to talk about working from home with your spouse! We all work together every single day in the same house, run successful business AND still love each other ! It is possible to be with your family 24/7 and still be productive in business, love each other and grow in your relationships at the same time. Joe's Information: http://www.joemalizia.comFollow Katelyn: Instagram (http://www.instagram.com/katelynjames)Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/katelynjames)YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/katelynjames)Website (http://www.katelynjames.com)Mentioned in this episode:Lume BoxI'm really working on habit stacking and my Lume Box is the best tool in my toolbox to really make sure I'm focusing on my health and well-being while simultaneously getting ready for the day or reading at night.

Welcome to The Legacy Podcast! In this episode I explain my heart behind starting this podcast and what you can expect from the podcast in the future! Follow Katelyn : Instagram : http://www.instagram.com/katelynjamesFacebook : http://www.facebook.com/katelynjamesYouTube : http://www.youtube.com/katelynjamesWebsite : http://www.katelynjames.com)Mentioned in this episode:Lume BoxI'm really working on habit stacking and my Lume Box is the best tool in my toolbox to really make sure I'm focusing on my health and well-being while simultaneously getting ready for the day or reading at night.