Today's episode is an interview with Jodie Charters. Jodie set up her business to regain her independence after having 4 children, and spotting a sweet cart for sale.

She talks about:

• Getting thrown in at the deep end with a high profile event right at the start.
• Being unsure about what business to start up
• The fear of getting out and meeting others after being at home as a Mum for years.
• The loneliness of being a Mum.
• Being a role model for our children and particularly to our daughters.
• Signing up to directories within your industry
• The challenges of how much work social media for business takes.
• Paying all of the overheads and the time we use in business - The hidden costs that many people don't realise.
• Being a Mum is so time consuming, and we don't have the same hours in the day as other business owners.
• Mum guilt
• The balance between home, family, business.
• Fear of failing
• Missing out on family time, while building your business.
• Being aware of the competition in your industry
• Growing in confidence, strength and courage as a survivor of domestic violence, learning to love yourself.
• Counselling - talking to someone who listens and gives you tools to empower yourself.
• Learning to slow down, take stock, and spend some time getting things right.

Find the show notes and the links to recommended tools and books here.