#32 Lolly Nazario: Through the Lens of Lolly: Parenting, Photography & Planning a Post-Military Life

 I’m sitting down with the incredible Lolly Nazario of Lolly’s Lens Photography—photography queen, military wife in the throes of geo-bacheloretting, and supermom to two little girls. 📸✨ Hold onto your hats (and your camera straps), because this episode is a whirlwind of energy, resilience, and all the real talk you didn’t know you needed! With her husband on the cusp of retiring from the Army, Lolly is juggling solo parenting, business growth, and prepping for a major life transition like an absolute boss.

In true Enneagram Seven fashion, we dive deep into big dreams, bold moves, and embracing life’s chaos with open arms. We cover everything from the mental gymnastics of parenting alone to finding joy in the small moments and even get into the magic of Taylor Swift’s influence (because, duh).

✨ What’s Inside This Episode? ✨
🎤 The universal dream of being a rockstar (anyone else?)
👩‍👧‍👧 Solo parenting struggles and why community is everything
💡 The mental load of motherhood & why it’s impossible to fully share
🏡 Preparing for life post-military and embracing the unknown
💰 Money as a tool for freedom (and teaching kids about sacrifice)
🛠️ Why kids should do chores (and how it builds confidence)
💫 The emotional journey of letting go of idealized parenthood
🎨 Seasons of creativity in business—growth vs. maintenance
🎥 Pop culture, connection, and why shared experiences matter
🧘‍♀️ Trusting your gut, setting boundaries, and making peace with imperfection

Lolly’s story is a testament to resilience and the power of owning your path. Whether you’re a military spouse, a business owner, a parent navigating life’s curveballs, or just here for the fun and feels, this episode will leave you laughing, reflecting, and feeling SEEN.

🔥 Hit play, grab your favorite coffee and get ready for a heart-to-heart with a woman who truly does it all—while still finding time to capture life’s most beautiful moments.

🎧 Listen now and don’t forget to rate, review, and share with your boss babe besties!

 

o learn more about your host, Katelyn Gerhardt: 

Cultivate with KG: Katelyn is a business coach, consultant and speaker specializing in help women build their empire as a fierce and loving woman! She helps you bridge the gap between where you are now and where you dream to be. With a focus on building the woman who makes her daydreams a reality, she helps you get crystal clear on what you want and helps you implement the plan to get there one step at a time. If you're looking to start or build a business, grow your team, expand, hire, or create an intentional company culture; let's do it. She's helped hundreds of women master their time so they can build the life they desire. She offers self paced courses, 1:1 coaching and workshops!

Independence Academy: In 2015, Katelyn co-founded Independence Academy a private Montessori and Reggio inspired school serving children 2 yrs through elementary. Sitting on 13 acres, Independence Academy is a place where children are immersed in nature and are taking back their childhood. With a team of 30+ women, (and her smokin' hot and oh so wise husband), Katelyn's mission is to create a ripple affect that will impact the lives of the children that attend, their families, and her team to give them skills and a mindset that will forever serve them on their journey. 

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