Date: January 15, 2025
Podcast Title: Wide Open – A Business & Marketing Podcast for Photographers & Creatives
Episode 28: Merging Business & Motherhood || Mompreneur Tips with Kellyn Oftedahl
Episode 28 Description: Merging Business & Motherhood || Mompreneur Tips with Kellyn Oftedahl
Running a business and raising a family are both full-time jobs—but how do you balance the two? In the latest episode of the Wide Open Podcast, I sat down with Milwaukee-based wedding and lifestyle photographer Kellyn Oftedahl to discuss her experiences as a mompreneur.
Kellyn’s unique perspective comes from balancing her thriving photography business with being a mom to a one-year-old. She shared insights about the challenges and joys of blending these roles, along with practical advice for setting boundaries and making time for what matters most.
Key Takeaways from the Episode:
1. There’s No One-Size-Fits-All Balance.
Kellyn explained how balance is ever-changing, depending on the season of life and business. She emphasized the importance of being flexible and forgiving with yourself.
2. Boundaries Are Essential.
Protecting her time as a mom and an entrepreneur has been a game-changer for Kellyn. She shared actionable tips on setting and sticking to boundaries to create space for both work and family.
3. Rethinking Hustle Culture.
Kellyn shared her thoughts on hustle culture, encouraging fellow mompreneurs to redefine success on their own terms and avoid the burnout trap.
4. The Power of Mindset.
One of the most impactful lessons Kellyn shared is the importance of embracing growth and learning—both in life and business.
If you’re navigating the beautiful (and messy) world of entrepreneurship and motherhood, this episode is packed with heartwarming stories and practical advice to inspire you.
About Kellyn from Kellyn Grace Photography
Kellyn is a wedding and lifestyle photographer based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She is a wife, a mom, adventure-lover, and coffee-drinker.
In her work, she aims to showcase her client’s unique personalities and dynamics in an authentic and artistic way. She is always striving to be “in the moment”, whether she is playing on the floor with her 1-year old, or out shooting a 10 hour wedding, and she encourages her clients to do the same! In life, she aims to always be challenged, always growing and learning so that she can better serve those around her.
FIND KELLYN ONLINE:
Kellyn Grace Photography
@kellyngracephoto
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