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EPISODE · Mar 30, 2026 · 1H 13M

Episode 9: Burnout, Busy Seasons & Building a Business That Fits Your Life

from The Called and Creative: Photography Education Podcast · host Courtni Miller and Mekala Stiek

This episode is a little bit of everything—in the best way.We’re catching up after a short break and talking about what life and business have looked like lately—from busy seasons and burnout to navigating different life stages and how they impact the way we run our businesses.We also get into a conversation about the many paths in photography, including second shooting, associate roles, and contract work, and how to decide what actually fits your life (not just what looks good on paper).Because the truth is—your business should work for you, not the other way around.

This episode is a little bit of everything—in the best way.We’re catching up after a short break and talking about what life and business have looked like lately—from busy seasons and burnout to navigating different life stages and how they impact the way we run our businesses.We also get into a conversation about the many paths in photography, including second shooting, associate roles, and contract work, and how to decide what actually fits your life (not just what looks good on paper).Because the truth is—your business should work for you, not the other way around.

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