Lighten Your Load Podcast with Melissa Miller

Season 2 Episode 14: Navigating Caregiving, Motherhood, and Business with Rebekah Lara


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“Ask for help and build your support network to help you manage the stresses of being a caregiver and mompreneur.” - Rebekah Lara

My special guest this week is Rebekah Lara a tenacious mompreneur with a diverse professional background. She is a fellow mompreneur and published author and found herself in a challenging situation when her special needs children developed some complicated health issues. She had to leave her corporate career to be home full-time to take care of her children. While adjusting to her newfound caregiving role, Rebekah discovered a way to balance caregiving, motherhood, and entrepreneurship by building her own business. With the support of her friend and business coach Faith Mariah, Rebekah was able to establish a niche and develop her online presence. She shares her journey and tips for others in similar situations during this episode of The Caregiver Coffee Chat podcast.


In this episode, you will be able to:

  • Achieve equilibrium between caregiving, motherhood, and entrepreneurial aspirations.

  • Recognize the crucial role of personal well-being and goal-setting for caregivers.

  • Cultivate a dependable support network and embrace the act of asking for help.

  • Implement productivity strategies and resources to optimize caregiving experiences.

  • Focus on gratitude as a means to value and cherish your individual experiences.

  • Rebekah emphasizes the significance of honest communication with family members and asking for help to enhance their caregiving experience. By discussing their goals and aspirations with loved ones, caregivers can avoid feelings of isolation by sharing the heavy load of responsibilities and receiving encouragement from their support system. This further facilitates a strong and reliable foundation for carrying out their entrepreneurial pursuits.


    The resources mentioned in this episode are:

    • Download Melissa's free Ultimate Caregiver Organizer.

    • Check out Rebekah Lara's services for managing stress and finding balance in life, especially for caregivers and mothers by checking out her: Website, Thriving Mama’s FB Group, Time To Thrive FREE workshop series, and Instagram.
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    • Join Faith Mariah's Mastermind Program to improve your online business and connect with other entrepreneurs.

    • Follow Melissa Miller on her website, Instagram, and Youtube channel

    • Share this podcast episode with friends and family who may be struggling with caregiving challenges and seeking inspiration and guidance.

    • Subscribe to the Caregiver Coffee Chat Podcast on Spotify, Apple, or YouTube for more episodes and valuable resources.

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