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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How I Went from Nurse to Creative Mom Entrepreneur – Baby, Bump, & Business

In this powerful episode, Kedna Amey shares her journey from nurse to creative entrepreneur while navigating the realities of motherhood, business, and burnout. If you’re a creative mom trying to balance family life, a growing business, and your own well-being, this conversation is for you. Kedna dives deep into the importance of support systems, structure, and setting boundaries as a mom and entrepreneur. From caring for a baby during covid, to dealing with the emotional highs and lows of motherhood, she opens up about why asking for help isn’t weakness — it’s necessary for survival and success. You’ll learn how to simplify your life, create systems in your business and home, and protect your time and energy so you can build a sustainable creative business without burnout. Whether you’re a work-from-home mom, building a side hustle, or dreaming of leaving your 9–5, this episode will give you practical strategies and mindset shifts to thrive.

1. How I Went from Nurse to Creative Mom Entrepreneur 43:30
2. Balancing Mom Life and University: My Honest Journey 30:31
3. From Grief to Purpose: A Motherhood Journey Through Photography 52:16
4. Building a Business While Homeschooling: Teacher to Photographer Journey 37:39
5. Juggling Mom Life and Entrepreneurship 39:53

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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