My guest this episode is my good friend and neighbour, Bettina Jacobs. Bettina works as both a photography teacher and a freelance photographer. Married with three children, there’s already a lot on her plate before taking into account her charity work, extended family commitments and a busy home and social life.

In this episode of ‘A Fine Balance – The Podcast’, Bettina describes how developing her passion into a side hustle has afforded her a sense of balance that was previously not in the scope of her ambitions.

Her journey to where she is today is essentially one of self-discovery, a coming of age of sorts. It also recognises the power that a good mentor and a supportive partner can have in building up a person’s confidence, and encouraging them to make the most of their talents.

In this episode, we cover:

🎙️How turning a passion into a “side hustle” can improve your sense of balance

🎙️The balancing act of juggling work and motherhood when you work two jobs and have three children – how does she do it?!

🎙️The evolution of finding balance in a marriage

🎙️The impact that mental health can have on the pursuit of balance

🎙️The importance of not being quick to make assumptions about someone else’s work-life balance choices.

To see the full catalogue of Bettina’s photography, go to her Instagram page @bettinajphotography.

To read more about my interview with Bettina, go to: www.a-fine-balance.com.