Baby, Bump, & Business

Is it ever too late to pivot your career?

Kea Dupree Alfred, a commercial photographer and mother of two, joins host Bee to share her powerful journey of balancing motherhood and entrepreneurship.

In this episode, Kea opens up about leaving a traditional job to pursue freelance photography, navigating pregnancy while running a business, and learning how to redefine success as both a creative and a mother. They also discuss the realities many women face but rarely talk about — including postpartum depression, physical changes after childbirth, and the importance of strong support systems.

Kea shares honest advice for creative entrepreneurs, freelancers, and mothers trying to balance ambition, family, and self-care. If you’re navigating a career change, motherhood, or building a business while life is evolving, this conversation will remind you that pivoting isn’t failure — it’s growth.

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Why It’s OK to Pivot: Motherhood, Business & Redefining Success – Baby, Bump, & Business

Is it ever too late to pivot your career? Kea Dupree Alfred, a commercial photographer and mother of two, joins host Bee to share her powerful journey of balancing motherhood and entrepreneurship. In this episode, Kea opens up about leaving a traditional job to pursue freelance photography, navigating pregnancy while running a business, and learning how to redefine success as both a creative and a mother. They also discuss the realities many women face but rarely talk about — including postpartum depression, physical changes after childbirth, and the importance of strong support systems. Kea shares honest advice for creative entrepreneurs, freelancers, and mothers trying to balance ambition, family, and self-care. If you’re navigating a career change, motherhood, or building a business while life is evolving, this conversation will remind you that pivoting isn’t failure — it’s growth.   In this episode we discuss: Transitioning from a 9-5 job to freelancing Running a business during pregnancy Postpartum depression and mental health Physical and emotional changes of motherhood Why redefining success matters Advice for creative entrepreneurs and working moms   Stay Connected with Kea: Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/keadupreephotography Website – https://www.keadupreephotography.com   Subscribe to Baby, Bump, & Business for weekly conversations about pregnancy, motherhood, creative entrepreneurship, and building a business while raising a family.   Follow Baby Bump & Business on all platforms: https://linktr.ee/babybumpandbusiness   #momentrepreneur #workingmom #creativeentrepreneur #pregnancyandcareer #momlife #motherhoodandbusiness #creativecareer #workingmomlife

1. Why It’s OK to Pivot: Motherhood, Business & Redefining Success 43:40
2. Taking the Leap: Lessons for Creative Moms Balancing Business & Motherhood 35:59
3. Ep. 19 – Balancing Creativity and Motherhood 38:33
4. Ep.18 – Navigating Motherhood in Motorsports 33:14
5. Ep.17 – Facing the Unknown 35:35

Key Takeaways

• Transitioning from a 9-5 job to freelancing
• Running a business during pregnancy
• Postpartum depression and mental health
• Physical and emotional changes of motherhood
• Why redefining success matters
• Advice for creative entrepreneurs and working moms

Guest Bio

Kea Dupree is a commercial, corporate and branding photographer with over two decades of experience capturing bold, polished visuals for major brands. She’s also a mom of two and a creative entrepreneur learning to redefine success while raising a family. Through her work and her story, Kea empowers women to show up confidently—whether in business, motherhood, or both. She’s currently expanding into speaking and mentoring, sharing the lessons behind the lens and beyond it.

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