293 - How To Balance Parenting & Business For More Freedom
Juggling business and parenting isn’t for the faint-hearted, is it?
My kids have just gone back to school after the holidays, and that sudden rush of brain space got me thinking about how tough it can be to run a business while raising a family.
We don’t talk about the reality enough. The endless hours of kid-related admin for school, sports, clubs… we just tack it all on and have this “chin up, and carry on” mentality as if this is perfectly normal!
I think because there’s this notion that you’ve got to do it all to succeed; work late into the nights, keep up with all the online trends, and put on a show…
It’s ridiculous.
But what if you don’t want your business to take over your entire life?
Or to feel guilty when “life” with your kids takes priority over your work?
In this episode we’ll examine business models that make sense for family life, and why there is zero shame in choosing a path that suits you, rather than aiming for an imaginary standard set by people with a totally different reality and far less constraints.
Here’s what I cover in this episode:
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Why do we feel pressure to run our businesses like people who don’t have kids? What can we do about the guilt when our parenting or life needs attention?
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How can you set clear boundaries with your business, so it doesn’t become another needy child? What does it look like to actually fit your business around your life?
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What’s the secret to picking out only the offerings and activities that spark joy (and ditching the ones that drain you)?
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How do you build your business plan from your genuine values, starting with what matters most to you, not just what everyone else says you “should” do?
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Why choosing your own path, instead of following business advice not designed for parents, leads to not just a more successful business, but a happier life.
If you’re ready to break out of the “I should be doing more” mindset and design a business and a life you love, hit play—this episode is for you.
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Jessica Osborn is a marketing strategist and positioning expert - helping online coaches become unmistakable leaders in their niche. With over 25 years in marketing and 15 years as a successful entrepreneur, she shares deep
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