Doing Life Differently

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44 | Authenticity Over Perfection: Building a Brand That Truly Connects Sep 19, 2024

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In this episode of 'Doing Life Differently', Katelyn shares her unique approach to entrepreneurship, emphasizing the importance of personal marketing, innovation, and community building!

From a college student to a successful multi-7 figure entrepreneur, Katelyn highlights the foundational elements that have contributed to her thriving business.

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CHAPTERS:

00:00 Introduction to Doing Life Differently

01:01 Foundations of a Thriving Business

07:09 The Three Pillars of Success

15:14 Understanding Personal Marketing

24:34 Overcoming Roadblocks in Personal Branding

32:12 The Power of Personal Branding

39:00 Conclusion and Future Insights

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43 | Welcome to Doing Life Differently - The Podcast Rebrand! Sep 19, 2024

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Welcome to the RE-BRAND of the Podcast! The Katelyn James Podcast is now Doing Life Differently with Katelyn James.

In this episode of 'Doing Life Differently', Katelyn introduces her rebranded podcast, focusing on living intentionally across various aspects of life, including family, education, faith, business, and wellness.

This podcast will shares Katelyn's journey of embracing a different path, emphasizing the importance of community, deep relationships, and holistic approaches to health and education.

Watch each week as the Podcast artwork changes to align with the area of life that Katelyn is discussing!

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CHAPTERS:

00:00 Introduction to Doing Life Differently

02:54 The Power of Intentional Living

06:44 Exploring Family Dynamics and Relationships

11:19 Rethinking Education and Schooling

21:03 Transforming Business Practices

26:46 Embracing a Holistic Wellness Approach

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Ep. 42 | Find Yourself By Not Following The Crowd with Graham Cochrane Aug 22, 2024

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What if what you really want in life is going to take more than just finding your passion? What if it means doing life completely different than what most consider normal! Katelyn dives into a deep conversation with a dear friend, Graham Cochrane, who is a bestselling author, 7 figure entrepreneur, TEDx and keynote speaker, bestselling author and host of The Graham Cochrane Show. With over 14 years of online coaching and content experience and 700,000 YouTube subscribers across his channels, Graham is a leading voice and coach in the life-giving business movement. His insights have been regularly featured in national media outlets like Forbes, CNBC and Business Insider. Graham's recent book, "REBEL", is available for pre-order here: https://www.grahamcochrane.com/rebelbook

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Ep. 41 | Making Space for Rest (Part 2) Aug 08, 2024

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Today I am sharing part 2 of my REST series on the podcast! (If you missed it, you can listen to part one HERE!)

Has anyone ever told you that you need to rest by “turning your brain off?”.....

Have you ever felt like the part of your brain that allows you to dream or be inspired isn’t accessible anymore?

Have you ever struggled with being STUCK? If so, this episode is for you!

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Ep. 40 | Making Space for Rest (Part 1) Jul 18, 2024

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In today’s episode you’ll hear me walking through the beginning conversation of “What is REST” and what have I believed about it that has kept me stuck in some cycles that aren’t serving me well anymore!

It is definitely out of the norm to slow down…. It’s also out of the norm to TALK THROUGH rest as an entrepreneur because honestly, if you’re wired like me, making time to even listen to a podcast about making time for rest can seem like a waste of time!!!
For the photographers out there :
COURSES + PRODUCTS: https://geni.us/kj-store
KJ EDUCATION COMMUNITY: https://geni.us/join-kj-community
KJ ALL ACCESS MEMBERSHIP | https://geni.us/yt-all-access
KJ FREEBIE DOWNLOADS | https://geni.us/kj-freebies

Check out our 3 FREE webinars! These free classes would be a great starting point for you and to help gauge whether or not you are ready for our courses!

FREE Lighting Class | https://geni.us/kj-class-lighting
FREE Editing Class | https://geni.us/kj-class-editing
FREE Posing Class |https://geni.us/kj-class-posing

WEBSITE | https://geni.us/katelyn-james
BLOG | https://geni.us/katelyn-james-blog
INSTAGRAM | https://geni.us/katelyn-james-insta

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Ep. 39 | Our Son's Health Journey (Part 3) Jun 27, 2024

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As I continue to share more about the path we've been on, there have been a lot of questions! I wanted to answer some of those questions and try to tie a bow on this long story that can hardly fit into 3 podcast episodes. If you're in the middle of a health journey, or advocating for your kids, I hope this episode encourages you!
Brain Balance : https://www.brainbalancecenters.com/
Dr. Aaron Hartman : https://richmondfunctionalmedicine.com/about/aaron-hartman-md/
RVA Baby- Dr. West: https://www.myrvababy.com/
For the photographers out there :
COURSES + PRODUCTS: https://geni.us/kj-store
KJ EDUCATION COMMUNITY: https://geni.us/join-kj-community
KJ ALL ACCESS MEMBERSHIP | https://geni.us/yt-all-access
KJ FREEBIE DOWNLOADS | https://geni.us/kj-freebies

Check out our 3 FREE webinars! These free classes would be a great starting point for you and to help gauge whether or not you are ready for our courses!

FREE Lighting Class | https://geni.us/kj-class-lighting
FREE Editing Class | https://geni.us/kj-class-editing
FREE Posing Class |https://geni.us/kj-class-posing

WEBSITE | https://geni.us/katelyn-james
BLOG | https://geni.us/katelyn-james-blog
INSTAGRAM | https://geni.us/katelyn-james-insta

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Ep. 38 | Behind the Scenes of Our CAPSTONE Course (Coming soon!) May 29, 2024

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This has been a LONG time coming.. I mean YEARS. It is the icing on the cake of our course collection and I cannot wait! This is the fun technical course that I have loved creating. We'll have two LIVE free classes in two weeks, and you'll want to be on the waitlist for the Composition Course to hear about that first!
Sign up HERE --> https://katelynjames.com/composition-waitlist

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Ep. 37 | Where is God in Grief - 6 Years after a Stillbirth May 01, 2024

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This episode isn't light hearted or easy to listen to. I would go so far as to say, it's a bit painful to listen to but it's also powerful. If you struggle to make sense of how pain can be so present in the world where there is also a good God who loves us, this episode is worth listening to. We lost a child 6 years ago to complications from Down Syndrome. His story has changed thousands of lives and transformed us as parents and believers. This is my disclaimer: If you're looking for a photography how-to podcast, this isn't it. There are other episodes on those business topics! However, if you're looking to understand more about living in purpose and meaning in the midst of pain, I would dive in!

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Ep. 36 | My Child's Health Journey Part 2- Changes Apr 04, 2024

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The other week I shared a very vulnerable podcast about the latest health journey we are on as a family, specifically for our son!

If you would like to listen to part one, you can do so HERE!

I was blown away by the response and I am so thankful for all of you who shared resources, reached out, and asked questions. The amount of mommas out there who are also searching for answers is shocking. It’s equal parts encouraging to not be alone and also startling that so many people are at a loss for answers and real solutions.

From makeup to dishwasher detergent to saying goodbye to standard sippy cups and food dyes…. I try to hit on everything but there is honestly a lot to remember. I JUST realized I didn’t even mention in the episode that we only use Cast Iron and Stainless Steel cookware now!

Like I said, it’s a lot to keep straight and I probably forgot other changes I should have mentioned but this is a JOURNEY and I’m willing to keep sharing as we keep growing through it if you all are up for it!
LINKS TO PRODUCTS MENTIONED :
Clean Makeup : CRUNCHI (take 10% off your first order with my link!)
Blue Tansy Deodorant : Primally Pure ($10 off your first order of $50!)
Organic/ Dye Free Foods : Thrive Market (40% off your first order!)
Kids Lotion : Tubby Todd (10% off your first order!)
Kid Shampoo : ROE
Dishwasher Tablets and Cleaner: Blueland
Bread Machine: Amazon
Kid Mason Jar Cups
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BLOG | https://geni.us/katelyn-james-blog
INSTAGRAM | https://geni.us/katelyn-james-insta

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Ep. 35 | The Redemptive Story of Our Son's Health Journey (Part 1) Mar 20, 2024

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Today’s episode is a little different than normal.
Actually, it’s VERY different from normal. I sat down in my studio to record this without a plan or an outline or really even a clear vision for what I wanted to share…..
I ended up sharing the raw, honest journey we have been on the past 8-10 months with a health journey with one of our children and recently, my own health hurdles as well. Consider this an “intro” because there are so many things I didn’t get to in this episode. This paints a clearer picture of our life this last year and sets the stage to share more as we continue on this journey.
The goal of this episode is to share our reality in hopes that it will be an encouragement to other parents and other Enneagram 3’s who may operate like me and need a shift as well! :)
Brain Balance : https://www.brainbalancecenters.com/
Dr. Aaron Hartman : https://richmondfunctionalmedicine.com/about/aaron-hartman-md/
For the photographers out there :
COURSES + PRODUCTS: https://geni.us/kj-store
KJ EDUCATION COMMUNITY: https://geni.us/join-kj-community
KJ ALL ACCESS MEMBERSHIP | https://geni.us/yt-all-access
KJ FREEBIE DOWNLOADS | https://geni.us/kj-freebies

Check out our 3 FREE webinars! These free classes would be a great starting point for you and to help gauge whether or not you are ready for our courses!

FREE Lighting Class | https://geni.us/kj-class-lighting
FREE Editing Class | https://geni.us/kj-class-editing
FREE Posing Class |https://geni.us/kj-class-posing

WEBSITE | https://geni.us/katelyn-james
BLOG | https://geni.us/katelyn-james-blog
INSTAGRAM | https://geni.us/katelyn-james-insta

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