The Unfiltered Tea with Evie

Finding Your Identity Beyond Motherhood with Crystal Shadwell


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If you've ever lost yourself in motherhood and wondered how to find your way back, this episode is for you. Evie sits down with Crystal Shadwell, event planner, higher ed professional, mom and founder of Something Beyond Mom, to talk about why women need to stop putting themselves last, how to build community that actually fills your cup and what it really looks like to balance a side hustle, a full-time career and motherhood without burning out.

In This Episode

  • How Crystal went from higher ed professional to founding Something Beyond Mom
  • Why moms lose their identity in motherhood and what to do about it
  • Getting into rooms before you feel ready and why it changes everything
  • What a Something Beyond Mom event actually looks and feels like
  • How Crystal burnt out running monthly events and what she changed
  • Balancing a full-time job, entrepreneurship and motherhood
  • Defining success on your own terms beyond six and seven figures
  • The Team Crew podcast and how it strengthened Crystal's relationship

Questions Answered in This Episode

  • How do I find myself again after becoming a mom?
  • Is it okay to keep my side hustle while working a full-time job I love?
  • How do I deal with mom guilt when taking time for myself?
  • How do I build a community around my business?
  • What does self-care actually look like for a busy mom?
  • How do I avoid burnout when my business is growing fast?
  • How do I define success in my business without comparing myself to others?
  • How do I get into networking rooms when I feel too small or new?
  • How do I balance a podcast with my partner and a busy family life?

Find Crystal On... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crystalshadwell/ Something Beyond Mom: https://www.instagram.com/somethingbeyondmom/ Website: https://www.crystalshadwell.com/ Something Beyond Mom Events: https://somethingbeyondmom.myflodesk.com/ltdro3j2gy Something Beyond Mom Retreat Waitlist: https://www.crystalshadwell.com/retreat

Find Evie On... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/evietavaresbranding/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/evie-tavares-352291258/ Website: https://www.evietavaresbranding.ca/

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The Unfiltered Tea with EvieBy Evie Tavares