The Creative Realm Podcast

Stop asking the internet what you're worth

Here's the uncomfortable truth: you already know what you need to do in your business. The rate you need to charge, the boundary you need to set, the client you need to say no to. The question isn't what to do, it's whether you trust yourself enough to do it. In this episode, I'm challenging you to stop normalizing discomfort you could totally change and start acting on the instincts that are trying to guide you.  Apply for the Ascend Mastermind: Apply Here Find me on Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/itskatelynmallett⁠ Grab your free resources: https://katelynmallett.com/library⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to The Portal newsletter here: ⁠https://katelynmallett.myflodesk.com/newsletter    

Burnout, bloating + a box of pasta

In the middle of a fully booked wedding season, everything looked fine on paper. I was making money, doing work I loved, and hitting the benchmarks of success. But behind the scenes, I was spiraling, physically, mentally, and emotionally. This episode is the story of how my body finally said "no more." It starts with a box of pasta. And ends with a hospital visit, a diagnosis I'd never heard of, and a moment that changed my entire approach to business, health, and self-trust. If you've ever felt like you were holding everything together on the outside while falling apart on the inside… this one's for you. We're talking burnout, boundaries, body wisdom, and the quiet unraveling that had to happen so I could finally come home to myself. Apply for the Ascend Mastermind: Apply Here Find me on Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/itskatelynmallett⁠ Grab your free resources: https://katelynmallett.com/library⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to The Portal newsletter here: ⁠https://katelynmallett.myflodesk.com/newsletter

Adding Purpose Through Giving: How to Make Your Creative Business More Impactful

In this episode, we explore how creative business owners can meaningfully incorporate charitable giving into their work. Perfect timing for the holiday season, I'll share my personal experience with sustainable weddings and break down three actionable approaches to giving back: One-for-One Approach: Donating a product or service for every client booking Percentage-Based Giving: Dedicating a portion of revenue to charitable causes  Skills-Based Giving: Using your creative talents to support causes you care about Key Takeaways: How to make giving sustainable in your business model Tips for setting clear boundaries with charitable work Ways to track your impact and share your mission Importance of building giving into your pricing   Join my new membership, The Photographer's Guild, just $47/month! Welcome In! Apply for 1:1 coaching: https://katelynmallett.com/1-1-application Katelyn Mallett Education Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/itskatelynmallett⁠ Katelyn Mallett Photography Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/katelynmallettphoto⁠⁠ Education for Photographers Website: ⁠https://www.katelynmallett.com/⁠ Subscribe to my education newsletter here: ⁠https://katelynmallett.myflodesk.com/newsletter   Get full access to The Creative Realm at katelynmallett.substack.com/subscribe

Roll for Business Success: Maximizing Your Character Stats

Discover how your unique traits - just like D&D character stats - are the secret ingredients to your success as a creative entrepreneur. Learn how to identify, embrace, and leverage your natural strengths while navigating your weaknesses to build an authentic and thriving business. Key Points Discussed The connection between D&D character stats and business success Understanding your unique strengths and how to use them The creative business stats: Insight Wisdom Charisma Strength Intelligence Dexterity Constitution Practical Examples Using tech-savvy skills to streamline workflows Leveraging charisma for better client relationships Applying wisdom through mentorship and teaching Managing physical challenges in all that is wedding photography Resources Mentioned FREE Character Stats Worksheet: Download Here Rose Anvil Camera Harness (saves me and that low strength stat of mine) Join my new membership, The Photographer's Guild, just $47/month! Welcome In! Apply for 1:1 coaching: https://katelynmallett.com/1-1-application Katelyn Mallett Education Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/itskatelynmallett⁠ Katelyn Mallett Photography Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/katelynmallettphoto⁠⁠ Education for Photographers Website: ⁠https://www.katelynmallett.com/⁠ Subscribe to my education newsletter here: ⁠https://katelynmallett.myflodesk.com/newsletter Get full access to The Creative Realm at katelynmallett.substack.com/subscribe

AFK (away from keyboard):Tips for shutting off work for the weekend

In this adventure in the Creative Realm, we're diving deep into a topic so many of us live every day: why is it just so hard to hit pause on work come the weekend? That crazy feeling to stay connected 24/7 is stealing our so-called 'free time,' turning it into... well, more work time. So how can we push past this? It's all about putting our happiness and health front and center, way ahead of ticking off to-do lists or hitting productivity goals. In this episode, we'll break down some life hacks to help us reclaim our weekends and actually relax (revolutionary, right?). 🌴💡 Join us every couple weeks as we explore the power of creative thinking in your business, hear success stories of business owners who embraced their creativity and soared, and learn video game tactics and step-by-step strategies on how to level up your creative biz!  APPLY FOR 1:1 COACHING: https://katelynmallett.com/1-1-application Katelyn Mallett Education Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/itskatelynmallett⁠ Katelyn Mallett Photography Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/katelynmallettphoto⁠ Katelyn Mallett Photography Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/katelynmallettphoto⁠ Education for Photographers Website: ⁠https://www.katelynmallett.com/⁠ Subscribe to my education newsletter here: ⁠https://katelynmallett.myflodesk.com/newsletter     Get full access to The Creative Realm at katelynmallett.substack.com/subscribe