Mastering Boundaries and Automation for Life Balance with Lorie-Lyn Fernandes

Welcome to the latest episode of Balancing Ambitions! Today, we are joined by Lorie-Lyn Fernandes, Director of Enterprise Applications at CarGurus, and a seasoned entrepreneur with a passion for photography. Lorie-Lyn has spent over a decade balancing a thriving career in technology and her own photography business. In this episode, she dives into the importance of setting boundaries, embracing automation, and how her background in engineering has influenced her approach to business and life. Lorie-Lyn shares her journey from launching her photography business, fueled by her love for capturing moments, to how she stepped away to refocus on family life and her full-time role. She explains the critical role of technology in helping small businesses grow and scale, drawing from her experience in enterprise applications. Whether you're trying to balance your career with a side hustle or looking for ways to streamline your processes, this episode is filled with practical tips on how to manage it all while maintaining your sanity. Tune in now to learn how Lorie-Lyn uses automation and smart tools to make the most of her time, how she overcame entrepreneurial burnout, and why setting boundaries can be the key to success. TIMESTAMPS 01:15 - Guest intro: Lorie-Lyn Fernandes  03:10 - Early days in photography and transition into real estate tech 06:45 - Turning a photography hobby into a successful side business 11:25 - Challenges of running a business during the pandemic 14:40 - The importance of setting boundaries in both business and life 20:10 - Lessons learned from stepping back from photography and refocusing 24:30 - How automation plays a role in managing small businesses efficiently 29:45 - Insights into enterprise applications and scaling businesses 33:10 - Final thoughts on balancing a busy career, family, and side hustles 35:00 - Connect with Lorie-Lyn Fernandes Connect with the Guest: Website: ⁠https://lorielynphotography.com/⁠, https://www.cargurus.com/ Linkedin: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorielynfernandes/⁠ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lorielynphotography/ #LifeBalance #AutomationInBusiness #Entrepreneurship #PhotographyBusiness #WomenInTech #BoundariesInLife