When designing the career path that works best for us, many experience a longing for control over their lifestyle structured by their accord. While there are vast challenges when choosing to go forth on a business venture full-force on our own, the balance we seek for a self-made career path is attainable.

Meet Nicole Oden, owner of Nicole Cheri Oden Law. After deciding to practice law for herself in an online space, she instantly learned the challenges of being strict on establishing the proper boundaries between being your own boss and taking steps to be your own person too. As a mother, Nicole always knew she wanted to have a career and be active for her family, knowing she could have both.

She says it's about knowing that sometimes work is going to win, and sometimes the family will. Being accepting of both ends of the spectrum has allowed her to be a badass mother while showing up for her business consciously directed. As host Tawney Allen weighs in, the stigma of telling ourselves that if we go all-in on one thing we can’t be all-in on another is broken. We can, and these ladies are doing it.

One of the most rewarding parts of this chat is the open discussion around resisting unrealistic expectations and knowing that there’s room for everyone to find their place. Community over competition reigns heavy in this episode. Surround yourself with people who will help you level-up!

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