Grab a glass of wine and get comfy, because it's time to get real about the wild ride that is Balancing Business & Babies. I'm your host Lucy, and you're listening to the "Balancing Business & Babies Podcast."
On this podcast, we'll dive into the messy, funny, sometimes frustrating and always rewarding experience of being an entrepreneurial parent. From poonamies to crappy presentations, we'll ...
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In this episode of Balancing Business and Babies, I chat with Claire Antill, a fellow mompreneur, marketing consultant, and author. Claire opens up about her journey balancing work and family, and how important it is for moms to have a strong support system. We dive into some great insights on marketing for parent-focused brands and talk about her new book, which is all about helping moms like us tackle the challenges of starting a business. She also highlights the importance of self-care and making business decisions that feel true to your personal values. Connect with Claire and Buy Her Book! @littleolivesocial.com www.littleolivesocial.com https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0D5RLVV1Y Takeaways Claire Antill transitioned from corporate life to entrepreneurship after becoming a mother. Finding a work-life balance is a continuous challenge for parents. Community support is crucial for mothers starting their own businesses. Empathy in marketing is essential for connecting with parent audiences. Moms should prioritize self-care to avoid burnout. It's important to focus on what makes your business unique. Networking with other parents can provide valuable insights and support. Time management is key for busy parents running businesses. Moms often feel guilt about seeking help or taking time for themselves. Claire's book offers practical advice for moms looking to start their own businesses.
In this episode, I chat with Carly Hickey, a Canadian nurse and mum, about how she balances her busy job in intensive care with being a parent. Carly shares what it’s like to work in healthcare, especially with the challenges of end-of-life care, and how she manages to handle both work and family. She talks about the importance of being thoughtful with her time and how she finds balance between everything. We also talk about how self-care and gratitude have helped her stay connected with her husband, even when life gets busy. I share my own parenting experiences, and we have a real, honest conversation about how becoming mums has changed us. Together, we explore how our choices as parents shape our kids’ development and why it’s so important to be a good role model. We touch on gentle parenting, finding the balance between setting rules and showing empathy, and how little things can make a big difference in raising happy kids. Finally, we give some tips for parents who are thinking about starting a business or going back to school, and we talk about the importance of finding happiness and purpose in what you do. Connect with Carly: ACE Planning Company - Aging wellness consultation www.aceplanningco.com @aceplanningco
Rachel Mangahas, a fertility coach, shares her personal journey of infertility and how she built her family through international adoption and surrogacy. She emphasises the importance of mindset and the impact it has on fertility. Lucy also shares her own experience with autoimmune diseases and the challenges she faced in trying to conceive. Both women discuss the emotional toll of infertility and the lack of support and understanding from others. Rachel's coaching work focuses on helping women navigate the difficult journey of infertility and find hope and courage. The conversation explores the challenges of balancing work and family life, particularly in the context of infertility. Lucy shares her personal journey of trying to conceive and the various options she explored, including IVF and adoption. She also discusses the barriers and challenges she faced along the way. Rachel discusses the importance of intentionality and setting boundaries in order to balance work and family responsibilities. Both guests emphasise the need to prioritise self-care and find a support system to navigate the challenges of parenting and entrepreneurship. Connect with Rachel here: / rachel_mangahas https://www.threads.net/@rachel_mangahas https://forms.gle/y1UF1dMcVHHR3vDx5 https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sh... Takeaways Infertility can have a significant impact on a woman's sense of self-worth and identity. Keywords fertility, infertility, mindset, adoption, surrogacy, support, autoimmune diseases, infertility, work-life balance, IVF, adoption, barriers, intentionality, boundaries, support system, parenting, entrepreneurship
Rachel Moore, founder and CEO of Moore Connected Communications, shares her experience balancing her career and raising eight children. She emphasises the importance of flexibility and communication in managing work and family life. Rachel also discusses her involvement in the ARC Forum, which focuses on putting family at the core of success and finding ways to balance work and family. She encourages women not to apologise for their priorities and to own their success as both parents and professionals. Connect With Rachel Website ARC Forum Instagram Linkedin Takeaways Define your own metric for success in both your career and family life. Communicate with your children and spouse/partner about your priorities and expectations. Don't apologise for your priorities as a parent and professional. Create boundaries and block out time for yourself. Value the unique skills and perspective that being a parent brings to your work. Normalise different definitions of success and avoid comparing yourself to others.
Lets talk Pinterest marketing for your business and podcast! I talk about how podcasters can utilise Pinterest as a powerful marketing tool. With over 400 million active users, Pinterest users actively search for niche content. This episode covers setting up a business profile, creating engaging boards, using SEO effectively, and the importance of high-quality pins. The host also discusses strategies like repurposing content, engaging with the Pinterest community, and tracking analytics to optimize performance. Additional topics include the potential of Pinterest ads and interactive ways to boost audience engagement. Try Flick Social Try Descript Join From Idea to Itunes Community ****** Thinking of launching your own podcast? Grab my podcast ebook for advice and tips on launching and marketing********* Need help gaining some balance in your business then grab my free work and parenting planner Support the show If you want to be a guest on the show then please complete this form and I will be in touch with you If you are loving the show then dont forget to go check it out on YouTube & Like & Share 00:00 Introduction to Pinterest Marketing for Podcasters 00:46 Why Pinterest is a Hidden Gem for Podcasters 02:11 Setting Up Your Pinterest Profile 03:01 Creating Effective Pinterest Boards 04:16 Designing Eye-Catching Pins 04:53 SEO Strategies for Pinterest 06:07 Promoting Your Podcast on Pinterest 07:12 Engaging with the Pinterest Community 08:11 Tracking and Analyzing Your Pinterest Success 09:10 Final Tips and Resources