Episode Overview:

Entrepreneurs are not born-- they’re made. For my guest today, I have Natalie Watts, an award-winning photographer, educator, mentor, and mother to her son, Danny. With her experience in fashion photography for Elle UK, Cosmopolitan, and Vogue, Natalie finally decided that she was ready for self-employment.

Since becoming pregnant at the age of 17 and giving birth at the age of 18, Natalie grew up alongside her son, all while balancing her education and progressing her skills in her creative industry. In this episode, I’ve invited her to share how she balances everything-- from being a mother to being a creative entrepreneur.

Join me today and hear her stunning story of growth!

 

About Natalie Watts:

With a passion for photography since she was 7, Natalie pursued the career path with a degree in Fine Art and Film Photography, with a BA Honours in 2007 and dedicated 2 years of her life as a Studio Manager for ASOS.com.

Since transitioning to self-employment, she now has 10 years under her belt with photographing clients and their weddings, as well as a strong career in mentorship and photography education.

Click here to view her website!

 

Episode Highlights:

• Being a mother at the age of 18
• Her college years and what she had to do to be a mother
• Starting her photography business
• The balance between being a mom, and being a business owner
• Working smarter, not harder 
• Having dedicated time with your kids despite work
• Things to remember when outsourcing child care
• Rewarding yourself while working

 

Say hi to Lynn:

Instagram: www.instagram.com/lynnshapirophotography

Website: www.lynnshapiro.co

 

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Say hi to Natalie:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nataliejweddings/

Website: www.nataliejweddings.com

Her education: https://www.nataliejweddings.com/mentoring/