Let’s talk about something most people won’t say out loud—building a business can sometimes feel like losing yourself. Between the late nights, diaper blowouts, and Slack pings, it’s easy to forget who you were before you became Mom, CEO, and Chief Everything Officer. But today’s guest on the Empowered and Unapologetic Podcast? She’s proof that you can build a successful business and preserve your identity in the process. Meet Maddy Fero—founder of Little Rad Things, a sustainable kids clothing brand born at the kitchen table, scaled with systems and faith, and grounded in values that haven’t wavered, even as the business hit 10x growth. From being a NASCAR spokesmodel to becoming a mompreneur with two boys, Maddy’s journey is what happens when creativity, motherhood, and hustle collide in the best way. The biggest takeaway? Your identity doesn’t have to get lost in the chaos of motherhood or the grind of entrepreneurship. You can be rad, real, and successful—on your own terms.

Let’s talk about something most people won’t say out loud—building a business can sometimes feel like losing yourself. Between the late nights, diaper blowouts, and Slack pings, it’s easy to forget who you were before you became Mom, CEO, and Chief Everything Officer. But today’s guest on the Empowered and Unapologetic Podcast? She’s proof that you can build a successful business and preserve your identity in the process. Meet Maddy Fero—founder of Little Rad Things, a sustainable kids clothing brand born at the kitchen table, scaled with systems and faith, and grounded in values that haven’t wavered, even as the business hit 10x growth. From being a NASCAR spokesmodel to becoming a mompreneur with two boys, Maddy’s journey is what happens when creativity, motherhood, and hustle collide in the best way. The biggest takeaway? Your identity doesn’t have to get lost in the chaos of motherhood or the grind of entrepreneurship. You can be rad, real, and successful—on your own terms.

Let’s talk about something most people won’t say out loud—building a business can sometimes feel like losing yourself. Between the late nights, diaper blowouts, and Slack pings, it’s easy to forget who you were before you became Mom, CEO, and Chief Everything Officer. But today’s guest on the Empowered and Unapologetic Podcast? She’s proof that you can build a successful business and preserve your identity in the process. Meet Maddy Fero—founder of Little Rad Things, a sustainable kids clothing brand born at the kitchen table, scaled with systems and faith, and grounded in values that haven’t wavered, even as the business hit 10x growth. From being a NASCAR spokesmodel to becoming a mompreneur with two boys, Maddy’s journey is what happens when creativity, motherhood, and hustle collide in the best way. The biggest takeaway?&nbsp;Your identity doesn’t have to get lost in the chaos of motherhood or the grind of entrepreneurship. You can be rad, real, and successful—on your own terms.

Preserving Your Identity While Growing a Business with Maddy Fero of Little Rad Things | EU 267

You’re exhausted.
Not just physically. Emotionally. You’re running a household, keeping up with your career, holding the family calendar together, and still somehow managing the grocery list. You’re the default parent, the peacekeeper, the one who never stops, even when you should be resting. And somewhere in between the laundry and the late-night emails, you’ve lost the version of yourself that wasn’t running on fumes.

I’m Veronica Cisneros, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, wife, and mom of three. I know what it’s like to feel disconnected from your spouse, stuck in silent power struggles over household chores, and torn between excelling in your career and actually enjoying your family. I’ve been the people-pleaser, the overachiever, the one trying to “hold it all together” while anxiety worked overtime behind the scenes.

On Empowered and Unapologetic, we’re ditching the guilt and having the conversations no one’s having at the PTA meeting. Here, you’ll get real talk and therapist-backed strategies on:

• Navigating marriage when it feels more like a business partnership than a relationship.
• Breaking the cycle of over-functioning and learning to rest without guilt.
• Sharing the mental and physical load at home—without another chore chart that no one uses.
• Shutting down power-pleasing patterns that leave you drained and resentful.
• Managing the anxiety that comes from constantly being “on.”

If you’re tired of looking like you have it all together while feeling like you’re falling apart, you’re in the right place. This is your space to breathe, laugh, and rebuild connection, without having to compromise yourself in the process.

Let’s do this together.

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You’re exhausted. Not just physically. Emotionally. You’re running a household, keeping up with your career, holding the family calendar together, and still somehow managing the grocery list. You’re the default parent, the peacekeeper, the one who never stops, even when you should be resting. And somewhere in between the laundry and the late-night emails, you’ve lost the version of yourself that wasn’t running on fumes. I’m Veronica Cisneros, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, wife, and mom of three. I know what it’s like to feel disconnected from your spouse, stuck in silent power struggles over household chores, and torn between excelling in your career and actually enjoying your family. I’ve been the people-pleaser, the overachiever, the one trying to “hold it all together” while anxiety worked overtime behind the scenes. On Empowered and Unapologetic, we’re ditching the guilt and having the conversations no one’s having at the PTA meeting. Here, you’ll get real talk and therapist-backed strategies on: • Navigating marriage when it feels more like a business partnership than a relationship. • Breaking the cycle of over-functioning and learning to rest without guilt. • Sharing the mental and physical load at home—without another chore chart that no one uses. • Shutting down power-pleasing patterns that leave you drained and resentful. • Managing the anxiety that comes from constantly being “on.” If you’re tired of looking like you have it all together while feeling like you’re falling apart, you’re in the right place. This is your space to breathe, laugh, and rebuild connection, without having to compromise yourself in the process. Let’s do this together.

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