Their childhood is my Motherhood

The quote "Their childhood is my motherhood" has sat deeply in my mind since I first heard it. I can vividly remember telling my husband through sobs I was missing it all and I was going to regret it. I had just had Isabella and returned to work at a job I honestly loved while I did photography on the side but my heart was breaking. I felt like I was missing all the milestones and that time was moving too fast. It was shortly after that conversation we decided to leave California so that I could pursue photography full time and give our kids a slow childhood. In that decision I became a small business owner whether I was ready or not and spoiler alert I wasn't ready. 

There was so much growing happening those first couple years for both the kids and myself but it wasn't until Oliver told me he missed going to school and I was looking for work outside the house again that I realized I had gone too far the other direction. The kids went back to preschool but it wasn't an all day thing and it wasn't an every day thing. I was able to keep them home when I wanted, show up for all the things and be present while I also worked on my business. I would take another job in commercial real estate only to resign less than 6 months in after regretting that choice. I would under value my photography and let clients walk all over me and burn out before it finally clicked.

When Valentina was born and the realization was pushed to the top of my mind every day that this would be my last baby something clicked and my mindset shifted. I started to become intentional with my time and my peace. I defined what success looked like to me and no surprise it didn't look like what others photographers toted as being successful. I took my business from a garage studio to a 1500 square foot commercial space and became profitable my first year while still showing up for my kids and that was huge.

I say all this not to brag but because I know there are other photographers out there who are trying to figure out the balance and may be chasing the wrong things without even knowing it. I am intentional with my time, my money and my relationships these days and want to show you how to do the same thing. My coaching/mentoring program is a one on one program that spans 6 months and takes a deep dive into your business and personal goals. We are going to define what your success looks like and what factors can contribute or hinder you getting there. We are going to create actionable steps for you to move forward with your goals. If you are ready send me an email and let's get started creating your best life & business.