Doing Life Differently (Katelyn James)
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| 19 Sep 2024 | 44 | Authenticity Over Perfection: Building a Brand That Truly Connects | 00:40:14 | |
In this episode of 'Doing Life Differently', Katelyn shares her unique approach to entrepreneurship, emphasizing the importance of personal marketing, innovation, and community building! From a college student to a successful multi-7 figure entrepreneur, Katelyn highlights the foundational elements that have contributed to her thriving business. MENTIONS:
CHAPTERS: 00:00 Introduction to Doing Life Differently 01:01 Foundations of a Thriving Business 07:09 The Three Pillars of Success 15:14 Understanding Personal Marketing 24:34 Overcoming Roadblocks in Personal Branding 32:12 The Power of Personal Branding 39:00 Conclusion and Future Insights | |||
| 04 May 2020 | Ep. 3 | Sitting In It : The Power of Pain that Stays | 00:41:28 | |
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! | |||
| 11 Oct 2021 | Ep. 5 | A Conversation with Beauty for Ashes | 00:48:12 | |
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/ | |||
| 16 Apr 2020 | Ep. 1 | Welcome! My Heart Behind Starting a Podcast | 00:13:22 | |
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 : | |||
| 10 Jul 2020 | Ep. 4 | We're BOTH Pregnant! Pregnancy #4 Questions Answered with My Sister! | 00:23:30 | |
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! | |||
| 09 Mar 2022 | Ep. 7 | The Decision & The Determination (The Start Up Series Ep.1) | 00:28:08 | |
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! | |||
| 29 Sep 2022 | Ep. 8 | I'm (OFFICIALLY) Back : 2022 Life Update | 00:20:58 | |
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! | |||
| 13 Oct 2022 | Ep. 9 | The REAL Cost of Starting a Business (The Start Up Series Pt. 2) | 00:47:14 | |
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. | |||
| 27 Oct 2022 | Ep. 10 | Specializing and Scaling (The Start Up Series Pt. 3) | 00:28:17 | |
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! | |||
| 10 Nov 2022 | Ep. 11 | We Started a Micro School! (Here's What We Learned After 2 Months) | 00:52:14 | |
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! | |||
| 01 Dec 2022 | Ep. 12 | How to Handle Burnout In Your Business | 00:40:30 | |
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! | |||
| 15 Dec 2022 | Ep. 13 | 2022 Wrap Up! What Worked (And What Didn't) | 00:37:57 | |
This week Katelyn shares a look back at everything that happened in 2022! She shares what worked well and more importantly, what didn't work so well! | |||
| 24 Jan 2023 | Ep. 14 | Having Kids Was the BEST Thing That Happened to My Business | 00:45:27 | |
Today we're diving into a topic that has been on my mind for years but I haven't felt ready to talk about until now. Having kids was by far the BEST thing that ever happened to my business... but that doesn't mean it hasn't CHANGED my business. Today Katelyn dives into the world of balancing motherhood and growing a business and how they go hand in hand! | |||
| 09 Feb 2023 | Ep. 15 | The Realities of Scaling an Online Business | 00:49:49 | |
Recently a CNBC article was written about me and my business. While I am honored and excited that the article was able to share more about the success we've found over the years, the article doesn't paint the full picture of what it takes to scale a business of this size. In this episode I chat through my thoughts on the realities of scaling a business from my perspective and how scaling can look different for everyone. | |||
| 22 Mar 2023 | Ep. 16 | Miles' Birth Story: The Homebirth I Always Dreamed Of | 01:28:34 | |
Wow. Prepare yourself for a very long and dare I say overly passionate episode about not just my latest birth experience but ALL of my birth experiences. I think my passion about this topic stems from not just the passion I have for my children but for the way God used my children and their births to transform me into a new version of myself. If someone was to say "Katelyn, what is your greatest accomplishment in your life?" my answer would be my children. From my pregnancies to their births and the journey we're on raising them... being a parent is the greatest calling of my life. Learning to stand up for myself and trust who I was as a mom started before my first baby was even born and I'm grateful for the challenges that ultimately led me through the last 5 years and to my final birth this past month. Listen to hear my birth story and how my challenges pushed me to find the most beautiful birth experience I never imagined myself ever desiring! | |||
| 01 Apr 2023 | Ep. 17 | The HEART Behind KJ AA 2.0 | 00:25:19 | |
This episode is most definitely a TEASER episode! KJ All Access 2.0 has not yet been released but it's coming and it's well worth the wait!! In this episode, I'm honestly sharing the backstory of my heart behind the changes that our students will be seeing very soon! The reason I'm sharing all of this is because my experience isn't unique. This is a common occurrence for business owners but I think many overlook the signs and red flags that I mention in this episode and that leads them to being "stuck"!! My hope is that this story will shed some light on the journey it has been to get me to a point where I was totally honest about what I needed to do with this part of my business! Enjoy! | |||
| 20 Apr 2023 | Ep. 18 | Life & Business with Shay Cochrane | 01:02:07 | |
I couldn't be more excited about this episode. Shay is a dear friend, fellow business owner, believer, photographer, wife, mom and visionary. Her story is one of my favorites because her convictions about her time, her balance, and her business constantly call me up to a higher level of intentionality. She's the perfect example of what it looks like to have a friend that breathes life and new inspiration into your life! After reading that, doesn't it make sense why she would be the FIRST GUEST on the podcast?! Enjoy our conversation about life and business! | |||
| 03 May 2023 | Ep. 19 | Reflecting on the Life of Baby James - 5 Years Later | 00:36:37 | |
Five years ago we were walking through the end of the hardest journey we had ever been on. On May 1st, 2019 we said hello and goodbye to our precious second child. Baby James was diagnosed with severe complications from Down Syndrome at his 20 week ultrasound and we were given the privilege of loving a baby we wouldn't get to keep. For three months we celebrated the life we had with him inside of me. We loved him while we had him and that love continues even now, five years later. My hope is that this episode will bring some hope and light to the lives of those walking through loss and heartache. | |||
| 18 May 2023 | Ep. 20 | Re-Defining Mentorship in Business & Life | 00:32:09 | |
Talking through my predetermined expectations about mentorship has allowed me to experience freedom by unraveling, unmasking and redefining certain parts of my life that I have never considered before. I have been in the process of redefining what my capabilities and my capacities as a mentor really are and not letting my past definition of mentorship define what my capability is. I hope you’ll join me in thinking through what parts of your life are longing to be redefined to experience more freedom!!! | |||
| 01 Jun 2023 | Ep.21 | My $1,000 Mistake, Marriage Lessons & Our 1st Year of School Update! | 00:34:03 | |
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| 15 Jun 2023 | Ep. 22 | The Gift of AI on our Mental Health | 00:35:04 | |
Almost every business uses technology in one way or another.. which means AI can affect every business! And we've heard the grumblings and praise of AI. In our industry you’ll hear anything from “This thing is insane, man!” to “Photography is now a dying art”. | |||
| 29 Jun 2023 | Ep. 23 | Escaping the Endless Scroll | 00:36:33 | |
Social media has pros and cons, but it can be so easy to go down the rabbit hole of the scroll. I feel less creative & engaged if I am consuming more content than I am creating. So how do we break the cycle?! Join me in the conversation on social media!
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| 13 Jul 2023 | Ep. 24 | High Level Conversations | 00:43:16 | |
There have been a few conversations in our life that I still remember to this day, and have completely changed our business. Yes, these conversations can be challenging but if we're willing to put in the hard work it can be so rewarding. | |||
| 27 Jul 2023 | Ep. 25 | Tears of Freedom in the Target Parking Lot | 00:31:44 | |
This episode is perfectly represents all that I hope for this podcast to be: a blend of practical photography education and vulnerable life/business lessons. In this episode I respond to YouTube comments about my favorite lens (Canon RF 28-70 f/2.0) and share a story about crying in the Target parking lot and the perspective I found there. Plus, I share an exciting opportunity I am dreaming up for business owners who are looking to find freedom. I hope you enjoy! | |||
| 09 Aug 2023 | Ep. 26 | 3 Tips for Building Something from Nothing | 00:34:09 | |
In todays episode I’m sharing 3 lessons I learned about marketing a brand new business business from starting our school! These tips will apply to anyone in the early stages of business or someone further along who struggles with creating content! | |||
| 24 Aug 2023 | Ep. 27 | The Do's and Don'ts of a WorkCation! | 00:31:57 | |
Ever feel like you just can't get things done? Maybe you're like me and you have massive tasks that just seem to loom over you. This has been my reality since about 2 months before I had our last baby. I needed space, dedicated time away and the ability to focus! I finally did something about it and it worked! While this isn't an every day or every week solution, I walked away with some key takeaways about my work and my tasks that have proven to be incredibly valuable this past week! Hear all about it in this episode! | |||
| 14 Sep 2023 | Ep. 28 | AI vs Private Editors - My Honest Thoughts | 00:42:22 | |
This episode was not on the schedule. It wasn't even on my radar. However, over the weekend I tried having AI edit one of my sessions and it was mind blowing... so I shared about it. I was proud of myself for trying something new and pushing myself to figure it out. What I didn't realize was that it was going to start a firestorm in the private editing community. When I first started outsourcing, I became a strong advocate for the private editor. I tried the mega editing companies and they always fell short. I even went so far as to make a small mini-course with my own editor to help photographers learn more about private editing and how to become one! So, when I shared that a robot edited my session, the fear and anxiety that all editors have been pushing down and trying to not think about was brought to the surface. I understand their fear, their anxiety and their frustration that I shared what I did. However, after many conversations with private editors and leaders in that space, I was encouraged that there are others that think the way I do. What if this wasn't the worst thing ever? What if this was more of an opportunity than it is a problem? I know it's not what anyone wants and the fear is valid but my hope is that this podcast will allow ALL of us to see the possibility in the parts of life that we wouldn't choose! | |||
| 02 Nov 2023 | Ep 29 | 5 Things I Learned from Hosting a Mastermind Retreat | 00:29:14 | |
In this episode I'm sharing 5 main takeaways that have stuck with me since hosting my in-person Mastermind retreat last week! It was such a treat and filled me up in ways that other parts of my business cannot! I left our time together feeling more excited and encouraged about the trajectory of my Photography Education business and that's EXACTLY what a mastermind is for! I'm also sharing about the soft-launch of a new brand, Now Teach It, and how I made the decision to put it out into the world! | |||
| 30 Nov 2023 | Ep. 30 | How I'm Building Entrepreneurial Minded Children (And You Can Too!) | 00:41:27 | |
In today's episode I'm sharing about how I am fostering a learning environment for my children: both in the school that we started but also at home in our day to day lives. My goal is to build entrepreneurial minded children... which may seem crazy when my oldest is only 6 years old BUT my hope is that this episode will show you that it IS possible and give you a few practical tips on how you can instill these mindsets in your own children. | |||
| 21 Dec 2023 | Ep. 31 | 2023 Year in Review - Finding the Silver Lining of a Difficult Year | 00:35:29 | |
Today I’m sharing some personal and business recaps in today’s Podcast episode! Per usual, I’m a little heavy on the personal side because this year has been a whirlwind of both challenges and joys. Becoming a family of six, starting year two at the school we started, running our business, a soft launch of a new one… it’s all a bit of a blur. We’re excited for 2024 and have so many ideas for how we can more effectively help, serve, guide and challenge our community of amazing photographers!! Thank you for being here and thank you for believing in KJ Education!!! We are forever grateful for you!!!
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| 11 Jan 2024 | Ep. 32 | The Proven Business Strategy that Hasn't Changed in 15 years | 00:33:19 | |
The business world (and just the world in general) looks A LOT different today than it did 15 years ago when I started my business. But as my business has changed and evolved over the years one thing has stayed the same: the power of a personal brand. I've noticed that many of our student's struggle with applying this concept to their own businesses for a number of reasons: so in this episode I'm sharing WHY personal branding is still important and debunking some beliefs that many make up as to why it can't work for them. | |||
| 25 Jan 2024 | Ep. 33 | How to Serve a Client Who Isn't a Perfect Fit | 00:21:33 | |
Today's podcast is inspired by a recent KJ All-Access episode. In that episode the bride had very different taste than what I personally prefer and wouldn't be considered a "typical" KJ Bride. BUT I still had to show up on her wedding day and serve her as best as I possibly could. | |||
| 07 Mar 2024 | Ep. 34 | She Shoots 90 WEDDINGS PER YEAR?! But...why? | 01:37:31 | |
In today's episode we're talking to a KJ Student who shoots 90 WEDDINGS PER YEAR. We talk about her backstory, the current wedding market, her workflow and so much more! KJ EDUCATION COMMUNITY: https://geni.us/join-kj-community KJ ALL ACCESS MEMBERSHIP | https://geni.us/yt-all-access KJ FREEBIE DOWNLOADS | https://geni.us/kj-freebies Check out our 3 FREE webinars! These free classes would be a great starting point for you and to help gauge whether or not you are ready for our courses! FREE Lighting Class | https://geni.us/kj-class-lighting FREE Editing Class | https://geni.us/kj-class-editing FREE Posing Class |https://geni.us/kj-class-posing WEBSITE | https://geni.us/katelyn-james BLOG | https://geni.us/katelyn-james-blog INSTAGRAM | https://geni.us/katelyn-james-insta **When we find a product or company we love, we love to share it with you! At times we may include affiliate links which means that we may earn a commission if/when you click on or make purchases via those links. | |||
| 20 Mar 2024 | Ep. 35 | The Redemptive Story of Our Son's Health Journey (Part 1) | 00:43:30 | |
Today’s episode is a little different than normal. Check out our 3 FREE webinars! These free classes would be a great starting point for you and to help gauge whether or not you are ready for our courses! FREE Lighting Class | https://geni.us/kj-class-lighting WEBSITE | https://geni.us/katelyn-james **When we find a product or company we love, we love to share it with you! At times we may include affiliate links which means that we may earn a commission if/when you click on or make purchases via those links. | |||
| 04 Apr 2024 | Ep. 36 | My Child's Health Journey Part 2- Changes | 00:50:25 | |
The other week I shared a very vulnerable podcast about the latest health journey we are on as a family, specifically for our son! If you would like to listen to part one, you can do so HERE! I was blown away by the response and I am so thankful for all of you who shared resources, reached out, and asked questions. The amount of mommas out there who are also searching for answers is shocking. It’s equal parts encouraging to not be alone and also startling that so many people are at a loss for answers and real solutions. From makeup to dishwasher detergent to saying goodbye to standard sippy cups and food dyes…. I try to hit on everything but there is honestly a lot to remember. I JUST realized I didn’t even mention in the episode that we only use Cast Iron and Stainless Steel cookware now! Like I said, it’s a lot to keep straight and I probably forgot other changes I should have mentioned but this is a JOURNEY and I’m willing to keep sharing as we keep growing through it if you all are up for it! **When we find a product or company we love, we love to share it with you! At times we may include affiliate links which means that we may earn a commission if/when you click on or make purchases via those links. | |||
| 01 May 2024 | Ep. 37 | Where is God in Grief - 6 Years after a Stillbirth | 00:51:14 | |
This episode isn't light hearted or easy to listen to. I would go so far as to say, it's a bit painful to listen to but it's also powerful. If you struggle to make sense of how pain can be so present in the world where there is also a good God who loves us, this episode is worth listening to. We lost a child 6 years ago to complications from Down Syndrome. His story has changed thousands of lives and transformed us as parents and believers. This is my disclaimer: If you're looking for a photography how-to podcast, this isn't it. There are other episodes on those business topics! However, if you're looking to understand more about living in purpose and meaning in the midst of pain, I would dive in! | |||
| 29 May 2024 | Ep. 38 | Behind the Scenes of Our CAPSTONE Course (Coming soon!) | 00:27:32 | |
This has been a LONG time coming.. I mean YEARS. It is the icing on the cake of our course collection and I cannot wait! This is the fun technical course that I have loved creating. We'll have two LIVE free classes in two weeks, and you'll want to be on the waitlist for the Composition Course to hear about that first! | |||
| 27 Jun 2024 | Ep. 39 | Our Son's Health Journey (Part 3) | 00:28:33 | |
As I continue to share more about the path we've been on, there have been a lot of questions! I wanted to answer some of those questions and try to tie a bow on this long story that can hardly fit into 3 podcast episodes. If you're in the middle of a health journey, or advocating for your kids, I hope this episode encourages you! Check out our 3 FREE webinars! These free classes would be a great starting point for you and to help gauge whether or not you are ready for our courses! FREE Lighting Class | https://geni.us/kj-class-lighting WEBSITE | https://geni.us/katelyn-james **When we find a product or company we love, we love to share it with you! At times we may include affiliate links which means that we may earn a commission if/when you click on or make purchases via those links. | |||
| 18 Jul 2024 | Ep. 40 | Making Space for Rest (Part 1) | 00:37:02 | |
In today’s episode you’ll hear me walking through the beginning conversation of “What is REST” and what have I believed about it that has kept me stuck in some cycles that aren’t serving me well anymore! It is definitely out of the norm to slow down…. It’s also out of the norm to TALK THROUGH rest as an entrepreneur because honestly, if you’re wired like me, making time to even listen to a podcast about making time for rest can seem like a waste of time!!! Check out our 3 FREE webinars! These free classes would be a great starting point for you and to help gauge whether or not you are ready for our courses! FREE Lighting Class | https://geni.us/kj-class-lighting WEBSITE | https://geni.us/katelyn-james **When we find a product or company we love, we love to share it with you! At times we may include affiliate links which means that we may earn a commission if/when you click on or make purchases via those links. | |||
| 08 Aug 2024 | Ep. 41 | Making Space for Rest (Part 2) | 00:47:18 | |
Today I am sharing part 2 of my REST series on the podcast! (If you missed it, you can listen to part one HERE!) Has anyone ever told you that you need to rest by “turning your brain off?”..... Have you ever felt like the part of your brain that allows you to dream or be inspired isn’t accessible anymore? Have you ever struggled with being STUCK? If so, this episode is for you!
Check out our 3 FREE webinars! These free classes would be a great starting point for you and to help gauge whether or not you are ready for our courses! FREE Lighting Class | https://geni.us/kj-class-lighting WEBSITE | https://geni.us/katelyn-james **When we find a product or company we love, we love to share it with you! At times we may include affiliate links which means that we may earn a commission if/when you click on or make purchases via those links. | |||
| 22 Aug 2024 | Ep. 42 | Find Yourself By Not Following The Crowd with Graham Cochrane | 00:51:08 | |
What if what you really want in life is going to take more than just finding your passion? What if it means doing life completely different than what most consider normal! Katelyn dives into a deep conversation with a dear friend, Graham Cochrane, who is a bestselling author, 7 figure entrepreneur, TEDx and keynote speaker, bestselling author and host of The Graham Cochrane Show. With over 14 years of online coaching and content experience and 700,000 YouTube subscribers across his channels, Graham is a leading voice and coach in the life-giving business movement. His insights have been regularly featured in national media outlets like Forbes, CNBC and Business Insider. Graham's recent book, "REBEL", is available for pre-order here: https://www.grahamcochrane.com/rebelbook | |||
| 25 Jan 2022 | Ep. 6 | The Story of the School with Katelyn and Michael | 00:48:14 | |
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! | |||
| 19 Sep 2024 | 43 | Welcome to Doing Life Differently - The Podcast Rebrand! | 00:28:06 | |
Welcome to the RE-BRAND of the Podcast! The Katelyn James Podcast is now Doing Life Differently with Katelyn James. In this episode of 'Doing Life Differently', Katelyn introduces her rebranded podcast, focusing on living intentionally across various aspects of life, including family, education, faith, business, and wellness. This podcast will shares Katelyn's journey of embracing a different path, emphasizing the importance of community, deep relationships, and holistic approaches to health and education. Watch each week as the Podcast artwork changes to align with the area of life that Katelyn is discussing! MENTIONS:
CHAPTERS: 00:00 Introduction to Doing Life Differently 02:54 The Power of Intentional Living 06:44 Exploring Family Dynamics and Relationships 11:19 Rethinking Education and Schooling 21:03 Transforming Business Practices 26:46 Embracing a Holistic Wellness Approach | |||
| 16 Apr 2020 | Ep. 2 | Tips for Working from Home with Your Spouse | 00:55:30 | |
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.com | |||