Unfiltered Parenthood!

In this episode of "Balancing Business and Babies," join me as I chat with Laura Martin, the Business Director over at Canary Careers. Laura dives into her whirlwind life as a mom of four and being a previous military spouse, spilling the beans on how she manages to keep her career afloat amidst the chaos.

From landing at Canary Careers, to the real deal on what makes a job worth the hustle, Laura shares all!

We talk about about all the support for working mamas, how military life throws curveballs at family dynamics, and the sweet relief of having a solid community to lean on.

Laura spills the beans on what Canary Careers is all about, from hooking up neurodivergent folks with killer resume writing courses to the values she's instilling in her children. 📚💪

And, we even find time to bond over our mutual love for "The Office USA" before signing off.

Tune in for a dose of real talk and laughs! 😄🎙️

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In this episode of "Balancing Business and Babies," I talk to my guest Reena Freidman Watts from the Better Call Daddy Podcast, and late night TV production in Hollywood. We talk about the tough job of being moms and having careers, and is it possible to have it all?

We chat about Reena's past in reality TV, and what it was like working on the infamous Jerry Springer show, how she switched to being a full-time mom, talking about the stress of making money while taking care of the family.

We discuss how hard it is to find time for ourselves and keep a good relationship with their partners while raising kids. We also cover the tough parts of parenting, like when kids get sick, and how we do our best to keep up with work and family life at the same time.

Come and join us, as we share stories about our podcasting work and how it's helped us grow. We end our chat with Rena sharing a story about a life changing interview with legendary Jerry Springer and thinking about his influence on her.

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In this episode of Balancing Business and Babies, I had the pleasure of chatting with Sammy Bohannon, a former teacher who left the public education system to homeschool her kids while building a thriving online business. Sammy shares her inspiring story of transitioning from teaching to homeschooling, her journey from being a virtual assistant to an online business manager (OBM), and how she manages to juggle family life and entrepreneurship.

💡 What You’ll Learn:

• Why Sammy made the decision to leave public education and homeschool her kids.
• How she balances homeschooling with running a successful business.
• Tips for creating independent activities for kids to manage time effectively.
• The differences between a virtual assistant (VA) and an online business manager (OBM).
• How to set up systems and tools to stay organised in business and family life.
• Why homeschooling doesn’t need to look like traditional school.

🎥 Chapters: 00:00 – Introduction to Homeschooling and Business Balance 04:47 – Challenges in Public Education and the Decision to Homeschool 10:04 – Current Homeschooling Experience and Business Growth 15:16 – Motivating Children in a Homeschool Environment 21:02 – Navigating Homework Challenges 27:28 – Overcoming Educational Barriers 35:40 – Creating Effective Business Systems 40:44 – Flexibility in Homeschooling

📚 My Favourite Sound Bites:

• "We start out, they read some books."
• "I have to find ways to motivate him."
• "You can always outsource."

I can’t wait for you to hear Sammy’s story! If you’re navigating homeschooling, running a business, or both, this episode is packed with actionable tips and inspiration.

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In this episode of Balancing Business and Babies, host Lucy Howell is joined by guest Bianca Sprague from Bebomia Inc. to discuss the challenges of parenting a neurodiverse child and navigating maternal health issues.

Bianca shares her experiences with her daughter, Grey, who was diagnosed as neurodiverse and their journey through the educational system as well. Lucy opens up about her experiences giving birth during the early days of COVID. The conversation delves into the complexities of neurodiversity, the importance of support for parents, and the impact of medical interventions during childbirth.

Key Points Covered:

Bianca's daughter's neurodiversity diagnosis and the challenges of parenting a neurodiverse child

Discussion on the limitations of the educational system to support neurodiverse children

Lucy's personal experience giving birth during the early days of COVID and the impact of lack of support during childbirth

Bianca's pivot to becoming a doula and her journey in founding Bebomia Inc.

The impact of medical interventions during childbirth and the need for a more supportive and empowering approach to birth experiences

Plans for a part two to further explore maternity rates and issues faced by the Black community during childbirth

Tune in to the next episode for a deeper dive into maternity rates and the challenges faced by the Black community during childbirth.

Stay tuned for more inspiring stories and valuable insights on Balancing Business and Babies.

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Hey, it’s Lucy here, and in this episode, I’m chatting with Roz Davies about something so many of us working mums face—trying to have it all. Roz shares her journey from climbing the corporate ladder to hitting burnout and making the big switch to becoming a life coach. We talk about the constant juggle of work-life balance, the guilt that comes with parenting, and how social media makes it even harder by feeding unhealthy comparisons.

Roz opens up about the struggles of balancing everything, especially during school holidays, and how she found a way to redefine what success looks like for her. We also get into how important self-care, outsourcing, and setting boundaries are when it comes to avoiding burnout and reclaiming your time for the things that really matter—like making memories with your kids (Roz’s thing is baking!).

This episode is all about being authentic, making conscious choices, and letting go of the pressure to be perfect. If you’ve ever felt torn between your career and your family, or wondered how to make it all work without burning out, you’re going to love this chat.

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Takeaways:

• Balancing work and family is a constant challenge for many of us parents.
• Burnout happens when you try to give 100% to both work and home.
• Redefining what 'having it all' means can be a game changer for your mental health.
• Social media often fuels comparison and guilt.
• Asking for help is a strength, not a weakness.
• Setting boundaries between work and family time is key to avoiding burnout.
• Outsourcing tasks can make busy periods, like school holidays, more manageable.
• Authenticity and self-care are crucial for long-term balance.

Sound Bites:

• “I'm constantly balancing work and family.”
• “I ended up burning out trying to manage my career.”
• “Comparison is the thief of joy.”
• “Everything is a choice, and making conscious choices will lift the guilt.”

Chapters:

00:00 - Navigating Work-Life Balance: The Struggle of Modern Parents

07:01 - Redefining Success: Can Women Really Have It All?

12:06 - The Impact of Social Media on Self-Perception

17:02 - Overcoming Guilt: The Importance of Asking for Help

23:01 - Shifting Identity: From Career-Driven to Family-Focused

25:28 - Finding Fulfilment Beyond Work

29:37 - Navigating School Holidays as a Working Parent

39:34 - The Importance of Authenticity and Self-Care

42:10 - Baking Memories: The Joy of Family Activities

Tune in for some real talk on balancing work, family, and self-care, and let me know what you think!