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When I started this podcast, the goal was to bring mothers in different indutries to this community so that YOU can see the variety of ways you can either start a side hustle or jump right in to a new career with skills you may already have. Today’s guest is not only an amazing listen, […]

Ep. 56 Becoming a Photo Editor, with Alisa McCormick

Amidst The Chaos Podcast

March 15, 2022

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My guest today is on a mission to help mothers get back to feeling like themselves again through confidence and mindful eating. Karen Brein is a nutrition and wellness coach that used her own experience after kids to help other mamas feeling the same. We start talking about her life pre kids and company and […]

Ep. 55 Using Your Weight Loss Journey to Become a Nutrition Coach, with Karen Bein

Amidst The Chaos Podcast

March 8, 2022

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Today’s guest has brought a game changing product to the lives of all parents that are grocery shopping with their infants. Lindsey Fleischhauer is the creator of Totes Babies, which fits onto a grocery cart to help keep your infant carrier out of the bottom (hello, GENIUS idea)! Lindsey starts by telling me how she […]

Ep. 54 Making an Infant Carrier Fit in a Grocery Cart, with Lindsey Fleischhauer

Amidst The Chaos Podcast

March 1, 2022

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WOW, today’s episode I got DEEP with our guest, Whitney Lundeen, on her journey to build her clothing brand Sonnet James. Whitney not only talks about the founder tips and hurdles, but gets really honest and open about her personal struggles, which I think will be really helpful for so many people. Whitney tells me […]

Ep. 53 How a Single Mom Built a Clothing Line for Mothers, with Whitney Lundeen

Amidst The Chaos Podcast

February 22, 2022

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I am so excited to bring another guest on the show today who had a skill/passion for something and after years of switching careers has found a way to turn that into her fulltime career. Today I am joined by Stacy Aguilar, a graphic designer who helps entrepreneurs with their branding and web design. We […]

Ep. 52 How to Become a Graphic Designer and Work for Yourself, with Stacy Aguilar

Amidst The Chaos Podcast

February 15, 2022

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There are so many photographers out there that tell you you need to niche down to one or two types of photography and be REALLY good at them to be successful. I’m not going to argue with that at all, I’m going to encourage it actually, but what no one talks about is HOW to […]

My Step-By-Step Guide to Finding Your Photography Niche

Photography Tips

February 10, 2022

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I don’t know anyone who wouldn’t want to be more productive in one aspect of their life — even my guest, who is a productivity coach! Meaghan Langston, the Meaning Mentor, joins us to kick off season two of the podcast! Meaghan has a similar background as previous guests in that she had a standard […]

Ep. 51 How and Why to Become a Productivity Coach, with Meaghan Langston

Amidst The Chaos Podcast

February 8, 2022

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Toddlers tend to get a bad rap when it comes to behavior… Don’t get me wrong, they can absolutely be a handful! But I am here to tell you that as a photographer, there are ways to get around their sometimes strong willed opinions when it comes to having their photos taken!There are LOTS of […]

4 Tips For Working With Toddlers In Family Photography Sessions

Photography Tips

February 3, 2022

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Sometimes it just feels like pure chaos in a house with two toddlers. It’s not something I want, but it’s the reality on a regular basis. Once my kids start to act wild, it turns into a spiral of loudness, flailing limbs, and general acting out. I wish I had a magic potion that would […]

5 Tips for Controlling Toddler Chaos Through Connection

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connecting with toddlers

January 9, 2022

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As a mom, and a lover of Christmas cards, I LOVE the photos where my whole family is looking and smiling at the camera. I love them, and as a photographer I know how important it is to get a few in each location of photos JUST like that. And to be honest, when I […]

Why Emotional and Connection Photos Are Just As Valuable as “Christmas Card Photos”

Photography Tips

January 7, 2022

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