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Summary
This episode of the Building a Mumpire Podcast delves into the reality of being a single mum and having to still show up in life and in business, even when things feel particularly hard. The host talks about her experience of having to push down a lot of pain and struggle during her pre-mum days working a 9-5 job and encourages others to reach out for help and support when things get tough. She emphasises that although it is a difficult journey, it is not one that you have to go through alone - there is an amazing community of superhero women out there to help.
This conversation is about the unrealistic expectations placed upon women in business, particularly mothers. It is suggested that often these expectations are unreasonable, and that it is okay to feel overwhelmed and need time to take care of oneself. It is not necessary to always have it all together, and there is no shame in taking a day to do something that is comforting and makes one feel better. Taking care of one's mental health is important, and it is okay to take time to do that.
Leah is a single mom who is the sole breadwinner of her home. She receives little money from the government and must show up in her business in order to put a roof over the head and food on the table. She admits to feeling overwhelmed, especially when she has to make decisions, such as finding a rental property with a business income. At times, she feels like she doesn't want to show up, but she forces herself to do the work despite her struggles. She loves what she does, but hates having to show up when things are hard. Leah emphasizes that she never likes to use her single mom status as an excuse.
The speaker is a mother and a business owner who is sharing her experience of balancing both roles. She expresses her pride in being able to do the work, but admits that it can be exhausting. She encourages other mothers who are running businesses to remember that they are not alone. She acknowledges that it can be hard to show up and do the work when things are difficult and admits that there have been days when she has wanted to just sit in the corner and eat chocolate. However, she knows that she can push herself to get the work done and give herself time and space when needed.
Timestamps
0:00:00 Navigating the Challenges of Being a Single Mum and Building an Empire
0:02:11 The Reality of Showing Up When Life Gets Tough
0:03:49 The Challenges of Being a Single Mum in Business: A Reflection
0:08:18 The Challenges of Balancing Motherhood and Entrepreneurship
0:10:55 The Reality of Being a Mum and Running a Business: Permission to Take a Break
0:14:27 Permission Slip for Taking Time Out: A Message to Moms in Business
0:15:33 Permission to Take a Break: A Conversation on Self-Care
0:17:02 Episode Summary: Understanding the Learning Curve of Building a Mumpire
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By Leah & JessSummary
This episode of the Building a Mumpire Podcast delves into the reality of being a single mum and having to still show up in life and in business, even when things feel particularly hard. The host talks about her experience of having to push down a lot of pain and struggle during her pre-mum days working a 9-5 job and encourages others to reach out for help and support when things get tough. She emphasises that although it is a difficult journey, it is not one that you have to go through alone - there is an amazing community of superhero women out there to help.
This conversation is about the unrealistic expectations placed upon women in business, particularly mothers. It is suggested that often these expectations are unreasonable, and that it is okay to feel overwhelmed and need time to take care of oneself. It is not necessary to always have it all together, and there is no shame in taking a day to do something that is comforting and makes one feel better. Taking care of one's mental health is important, and it is okay to take time to do that.
Leah is a single mom who is the sole breadwinner of her home. She receives little money from the government and must show up in her business in order to put a roof over the head and food on the table. She admits to feeling overwhelmed, especially when she has to make decisions, such as finding a rental property with a business income. At times, she feels like she doesn't want to show up, but she forces herself to do the work despite her struggles. She loves what she does, but hates having to show up when things are hard. Leah emphasizes that she never likes to use her single mom status as an excuse.
The speaker is a mother and a business owner who is sharing her experience of balancing both roles. She expresses her pride in being able to do the work, but admits that it can be exhausting. She encourages other mothers who are running businesses to remember that they are not alone. She acknowledges that it can be hard to show up and do the work when things are difficult and admits that there have been days when she has wanted to just sit in the corner and eat chocolate. However, she knows that she can push herself to get the work done and give herself time and space when needed.
Timestamps
0:00:00 Navigating the Challenges of Being a Single Mum and Building an Empire
0:02:11 The Reality of Showing Up When Life Gets Tough
0:03:49 The Challenges of Being a Single Mum in Business: A Reflection
0:08:18 The Challenges of Balancing Motherhood and Entrepreneurship
0:10:55 The Reality of Being a Mum and Running a Business: Permission to Take a Break
0:14:27 Permission Slip for Taking Time Out: A Message to Moms in Business
0:15:33 Permission to Take a Break: A Conversation on Self-Care
0:17:02 Episode Summary: Understanding the Learning Curve of Building a Mumpire