Welcome back to a brand new season of Courage and Chaos! Today’s episode kicks it all off with a very raw and honest chat about business sustainability- which is just a fancy way of saying how to make it through the tough times as an entrepreneur, and how to keep yourself going!
I’ve broken today’s episode down into four tough “phases” you may find yourself going through in your business, and how I navigated each one: from worldwide pandemics and the cost of living crisis to how to show up when it feels like the world is on fire, to working through grief and personal challenges (complete with a stint in burnout mode) and figuring out how to manage pregnancy, maternity leave, and returning to work.
This episode is for anyone who is going through a tough time in their business or their life- it’s real, it’s raw and it’s full of lessons learned the hard way and practical tips and advice you can apply, whatever situation you’re in. I hope you'll find it helpful and relatable and feel a little less alone.   Thanks for joining the conversation!   Don't forget to like/follow the podcast to stay up to date on new episodes, and if you like what you hear please give us a share!



Connect with me:   Rhiannon Louden
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Website: https://www.rhiannonlouden.co.uk
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Podcast instagram: https://www.instagram.com/courageandchaospod
Intro/Outro music credit: https://www.purple-planet.com

Additional links:
Time Management Coach: https://www.instagram.com/sarahstewart.co.uk
Mindfulness Coach: https://www.instagram.com/nicole_h.r
Illustrator & Designer Extraordinaire (and my fabulous VA): @emmeliecouldsondesign
Photography Farm (photo & video community & learning): https://photographyfarm.co.uk/

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Mini Series Episode 10/10: the final episode of the "Surviving the Summer as a Self Employed Mum" series is about reflection, growth and how things are really going six weeks in to our usual routines. 
 
This episode shares an honest check in now that we are back into the swing of things with school/work, shares some of my own personal insights around what I've learned this time around, and offers some advice and perspective on making the most of these lessons learned the hard way and applying them to the months and years ahead.  

This is part ten of a ten part mini series, helping you to take the lessons you've learned from juggling it all over the summer/ returning to routines and remembering to apply that new knowledge as we p[lan ahead for October break, Christmas break and all the other challenging times on their way in the new year.  I hope you'll share this episode with the entrepreneurial mums you know who need to hear this too.   

Thanks for joining the conversation!   Don't forget to like/follow the podcast to stay up to date on new episodes, and if you like what you hear please give us a share!  

Connect with me:   Rhiannon Louden
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rhiannonlouden.co.uk & https://www.instagram.com/rhiannoneale  
Website: https://www.rhiannonlouden.co.uk  
Substack: https://theraremumchronicles.substack.com/   

Podcast instagram: https://www.instagram.com/courageandchaospod  

Intro/Outro music credit: https://www.purple-planet.com

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Mini Series Episode 9/10: part nine of the Surviving the Summer as a Self Employed mum is all about surviving the shift from summer to structure: not just the practical side, but the emotional stuff too. 

This episode explores the emotional transition (the relief AND the guilt), re-establishing structure in a way that works for you (even if that means making changes to how you did it before), taking some time to do a practical business reset and plan out the last quarter of the year- and remembering to care for yourself in the transition too. 
 
This is part nine of a ten part mini series, helping you survive the summer holidays and transition back into regular routines. I hope you'll listen in every week- and share this episode with the entrepreneurial mums you know who need to hear this too.   Thanks for joining the conversation!   Don't forget to like/follow the podcast to stay up to date on new episodes, and if you like what you hear please give us a share!
 
Connect with me:   Rhiannon Louden
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rhiannonlouden.co.uk & https://www.instagram.com/rhiannoneale
 
Website: https://www.rhiannonlouden.co.uk
 
Substack: https://theraremumchronicles.substack.com/ 
 
Podcast instagram: https://www.instagram.com/courageandchaospod
 
Intro/Outro music credit: https://www.purple-planet.com

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Mini Series Episode 8/10: part eight of the Surviving the Summer as a Self Employed mum is all about getting back to reality and creating new routines- and habits- that actually stick. 

It's a big adjustment going from no schedule to regular routines, and this week I'm sharing my top tips and advice (with the science to back it up) on how to slowly ease back in without the stress and pressure. 
 
This is part eight of a ten part mini series, with one episode airing every week in the lead up to and then over the summer holidays to help keep you sane. I hope you'll listen in every week- and share this episode with the entrepreneurial mums you know who need to hear this too.    Thanks for joining the conversation!   Don't forget to like/follow the podcast to stay up to date on new episodes, and if you like what you hear please give us a share!
 
Connect with me:   Rhiannon Louden
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rhiannonlouden.co.uk & https://www.instagram.com/rhiannoneale
 
Website: https://www.rhiannonlouden.co.uk
 
Substack: https://theraremumchronicles.substack.com/ 
 
Podcast instagram: https://www.instagram.com/courageandchaospod
 
Intro/Outro music credit: https://www.purple-planet.com

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Mini Series Episode 7/10: part seven is all about leveraging your sumemr experience to create impactful content for your brand. 

No matter what you've been up to this summer- travelling, keeping kids busy out the back garden, desperately trying to stay on top of work and kids and pets and the house stuff- you've learned something that's relatable to your audience. So as we get ready to transition back into normal routines, here are five simple yet powerful tips for creating content from your summer days. 

This is part seven of a ten part mini series, with one episode airing every week in the lead up to and then over the summer holidays to help keep you sane. I hope you'll listen in every week- and share this episode with the entrepreneurial mums you know who need to hear this too.     

Thanks for joining the conversation!  Don't forget to like/follow the podcast to stay up to date on new episodes, and if you like what you hear please give us a share! 

Connect with me:  
Rhiannon Louden Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rhiannonlouden.co.uk & https://www.instagram.com/rhiannoneale  
 
Website: https://www.rhiannonlouden.co.uk  
 
Substack: https://theraremumchronicles.substack.com/   
 
Podcast instagram: https://www.instagram.com/courageandchaospod  
 
Intro/Outro music credit: https://www.purple-planet.com

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Mini Series Episode 6/10: part six is all about THE GUILT- business guilt, mum guilt, all the guilt- that creeping guilt that we’re not doing enough with our kids... or enough in our business... or somehow, not enough of both.

If your summer hasn’t looked like a beautifully curated Pinterest board, or your goals took a backseat to play dates and snacks, this episode is for you. 

Let’s talk about why this guilt shows up, what it really means, and how we can let go of the pressure to be everything to everyone:  especially during a season that’s supposed to give us a little breathing room. Tune in now for all the details! 

This is part six of a ten part mini series, with one episode airing every week in the lead up to and then over the summer holidays to help keep you sane. I hope you'll listen in every week- and share this episode with the entrepreneurial mums you know who need to hear this too.     

Thanks for joining the conversation!  Don't forget to like/follow the podcast to stay up to date on new episodes, and if you like what you hear please give us a share! 

Connect with me:  
Rhiannon Louden Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rhiannonlouden.co.uk & https://www.instagram.com/rhiannoneale  
 
Website: https://www.rhiannonlouden.co.uk  
 
Substack: https://theraremumchronicles.substack.com/   
 
Podcast instagram: https://www.instagram.com/courageandchaospod  
 
Intro/Outro music credit: https://www.purple-planet.com

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Mini Series Episode 5/10: part five is all about finding ways to use those short bursts of “free” time in the day to be the most productive- and we’re not just talking about work!
In an ideal world, you would have just as many hours as you need to get everything done in a day- and they’d be carefully organised too. When you’re juggling all the plates in the summer though (less childcare, more responsibility, messy schedule) you need to find a way to make the most of the time that you do have: and think about what the priority is for that precious 20 minutes you gained when your partner got in early from work.
Maybe you have an email you need to get to. But maybe you just need to drink a hot cup of tea and read a chapter in your book or get out for a short run. This episode is full of tips and advice for identifying what you need, making the most of those spare minutes and being as productive as you can be if you’re using them for work. Tune in now for all the details! 
This is part fiveof a ten part mini series, with one episode airing every week in the lead up to and then over the summer holidays to help keep you sane. I hope you'll listen in every week- and share this episode with the entrepreneurial mums you know who need to hear this too.      Thanks for joining the conversation!  Don't forget to like/follow the podcast to stay up to date on new episodes, and if you like what you hear please give us a share! 

Connect with me:  
Rhiannon Louden Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rhiannonlouden.co.uk & https://www.instagram.com/rhiannoneale  
Website: https://www.rhiannonlouden.co.uk  
Substack: https://theraremumchronicles.substack.com/   
Podcast instagram: https://www.instagram.com/courageandchaospod  
Intro/Outro music credit: https://www.purple-planet.com

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Mini Series Episode 4/10: part two of the Surviving the Summer as a Self Employed mum is all about Giving Yourself Permission to Pause- and how slowing down is actually a power move for your business. 

If you struggle with traditional views of what productivity and success mean, or if you feel yourself comparing your business to everyone around you- this episode is for you! We talk about prioritizing and changing focus and accepting how much time you actually have to put into your business over summer. We also talk about to do lists and how to make realistic, achievable ones so you aren't setting yourself up to fail. Tune in now for all the details! 

This is part four of a ten part mini series, with one episode airing every week in the lead up to and then over the summer holidays to help keep you sane. I hope you'll listen in every week- and share this episode with the entrepreneurial mums you know who need to hear this too.   
 
Thanks for joining the conversation!  Don't forget to like/follow the podcast to stay up to date on new episodes, and if you like what you hear please give us a share! 


Connect with me:  

Rhiannon Louden Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rhiannonlouden.co.uk & https://www.instagram.com/rhiannoneale  

Website: https://www.rhiannonlouden.co.uk  

Substack: https://theraremumchronicles.substack.com/   

Podcast instagram: https://www.instagram.com/courageandchaospod  

Intro/Outro music credit: https://www.purple-planet.com

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Mini Series Episode 3/10: part two of the Surviving the Summer as a Self Employed mum is all about Working from Home (with your kids in the house). 
 
Wondering how you'll manage to actually get anything done over the holidays with your kids in your workspace? There is no perfect solution- but there are things you can do to make the most of your time and space and keep the mum guilt at bay while you're at it. Tips, tricks and perspective on how it's all about making the best of a tough situation- and not about perfection. Tune in now for all the details!

This is part three of a ten part mini series, with one episode airing every week in the lead up to and then over the summer holidays to help keep you sane. I hope you'll listen in every week- and share this episode with the entrepreneurial mums you know who need to hear this too.   

Thanks for joining the conversation!  Don't forget to like/follow the podcast to stay up to date on new episodes, and if you like what you hear please give us a share! 

Connect with me:   Rhiannon Louden
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rhiannonlouden.co.uk & https://www.instagram.com/rhiannoneale
 
Website: https://www.rhiannonlouden.co.uk
 
Substack: https://theraremumchronicles.substack.com/ 
 
Podcast instagram: https://www.instagram.com/courageandchaospod
 
Intro/Outro music credit: https://www.purple-planet.com

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/courage-chaos--4358445/support.

Mini Series Episode 2/10: part two of the Surviving the Summer as a Self Employed mum is all about SCHEDULING YOUR TIME. 

We are down to the last week (at the time of publication) to get all our ducks in a row, and if you can get a hang of time blocking and scheduling your time in ahead of the summer chaos? You'll be in much better shape to avoid burnout and overwhelm in the weeks to come. 

In this episode I walk you through the concept of time blocking- and how to do it in a flexible way that doesn't feel restricitve or impossible to stick to. I share a framework for scheduling your time, with lots of examples and even a bit of actionable homework at the end. 

This is part two of a ten part mini series, with one episode airing every week in the lead up to and then over the summer holidays to help keep you sane. I hope you'll listen in every week- and share this episode with the entrepreneurial mums you know who need to hear this too. 
 
Thanks for joining the conversation!   Don't forget to like/follow the podcast to stay up to date on new episodes, and if you like what you hear please give us a share!

Connect with me:
 
Rhiannon Louden

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rhiannonlouden.co.uk & https://www.instagram.com/rhiannoneale

Website: https://www.rhiannonlouden.co.uk

Substack: https://theraremumchronicles.substack.com/ 

Podcast instagram: https://www.instagram.com/courageandchaospod

Intro/Outro music credit: https://www.purple-planet.com

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/courage-chaos--4358445/support.