What if one powerful moment with a teacher could change your child’s entire future—and your own? In this heartfelt episode of the Child Care Genius Podcast, Brian and Carol sit down with child care business owner Jessica Lloyd, who shares how one life-altering conversation with her daughter’s teacher sparked her journey into entrepreneurship. From music therapy to leading a thriving child care business in Utah, Jessica opens up about the personal experiences, struggles, and deep “why” that shaped her mission to build something truly special for children and families.

 

Listen in as Jessica reflects on her transition from corporate dreams to the hands-on reality of child care ownership. She reveals how her center was born not from a business plan—but from a mother’s determination to create a space where her children would be genuinely seen, supported, and loved. You’ll hear about the center that changed her daughter’s developmental trajectory, and the teacher who simply said, “We’ll see,” instead of accepting limits. That simple act of belief became the foundation for everything Jessica would go on to build.

 

Join us as Jessica shares how she now pours that same love and belief into her team, intentionally investing in leadership development, reading together as a staff, and creating a workplace culture rooted in connection. Her story reminds us that a strong mindset isn't just about staying positive—it's about staying grounded in purpose, surrounding yourself with the right people, and never losing sight of why you started.

 

Tune in to this episode to hear how coaching gave Jessica the clarity, structure, and community she needed to thrive—and why she believes every child care owner needs a tribe. Plus, don’t miss her thoughts on attending destination conferences (yes, including Mexico!) and the powerful shift that happens when you finally step away from the noise and focus on building your dream with intention.

 

 

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