I know you love getting a peek of what happens behind the scenes at Swift Ventures and today I’m excited - and I’ll be honest, a little nervous - to share my wins and challenges from the first 2 months back from maternity leave.

3 of my biggest wins

Above all, I’m so incredibly grateful to have a healthy thriving baby and a healthy thriving business. To me, that’s the biggest win. It’s an amazing feeling to know I am showing up in both areas, being present as a mum and in my business and it’s something I’m really proud of.

Another win I’m celebrating is the success of my brand new masterclass which had over 750 sign-ups and a 20% show-up rate. I was thrilled with this result given the current season and it was honestly the best masterclass I’ve ever done. We had an incredible launch and at this point, we’re about 95% sold out. All of that with a four-month-old baby is, I think, a massive win.

This season has been very full and I am so grateful for the support system I have around me. Between my mum, my incredible nanny and Chey, who is such a wonderful father, I feel so supported to focus on the business when Sunnie is in their care. The day to day structure we have in place is working so beautifully and I’m so grateful. 

3 of my biggest challenges

I knew that motherhood would present me with challenges that I hadn’t experienced before but I must admit, some challenges have taken me by surprise. One particular challenge has been the lack of flexibility in finding extra time. Those spontaneous late-night and early-morning work sessions aren’t always possible now, which means I’m having to adjust to a much more structured work routine and have some really strong boundaries in place. 

During the already big season of my mastermind launch, there were a few nights when Sunnie wasn’t sleeping as well and I found myself going into time scarcity in a big way. I experienced anxious thoughts in a way I hadn’t in a long time. It made me realise that I need to acknowledge my limitations and also prioritise my wellbeing so I don’t burn out. 

Looking ahead to planning next year with big business and personal goals in mind is both exciting and daunting. For the first time in my career, I’m planning the year ahead while also trying to factor in the practicalities of life with a baby - who will quickly grow into a toddler. I really don’t have any idea what that will look like, so it’s been a challenge to know how to make space for that. 

While my wins and challenges are specific to my season of life with a new baby, I hope this episode feels supportive to you in your unique life situation. Whether you’re navigating life with teenage kids, taking care of ageing parents or juggling career goals amidst personal changes, the main message I want to share is that it is absolutely possible to rise and thrive, no matter what you’re facing. 

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