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Hey there friend,

I’m Nancy Ray, and I’m so glad you’re here!

I’m here to encourage you with practical resources to be purposeful in the legacy you are leaving, in your work and your play!

Dear friend, life is flying by, and we need to be grounded again and again in God’s word and wisdom, to know how to spend our days.

You won’t find me telling you to “grow your own empire” or chase success in the world’s eyes (I actually encourage you to give up shopping for 3 months of every year!). Instead, I’ll point you to re-evaluate what kingdom minded success should be for you in this season of your life. 

A decade ago, I was leading a small (but mighty!) team of wedding and family photographers in my home studio, as I built & grew Nancy Ray Photography for 12 years since shooting my first wedding at 21 years old.

Since then, my life and work now look completely different.

I’ve…

✓ had 4 babies in 6 years
✓ closed up my photography business
✓ started a podcast
✓ and now only work 1 day a week!

Here’s what no one told me:

Life is made for seasons,
and that’s what makes it beautiful.

I have learned that work is good, and play is necessary.

Creating faith-based rhythms to include both into life well is a powerful and simple way to live a fulfilling life that Jesus wants for us. Those rhythms help me stay grounded and are a theme around here - you’ll likely find them throughout the podcast and this site!

So, pop in your air pods and hang with me each Tuesday on the Work and Play Podcast, download my Weekly Checklist to plan your week well, and follow me on Instagram to get a better glimpse into my life.

I truly am so glad you are here.