The Growing Pains Podcast

Summer's here, and for parentpreneurs, the juggle is real. In the thick of sunscreen-slathered days and impromptu popsicle breaks, I'll let you in on my playbook for keeping your business dreams on track while making the most of family time. This episode is your guide to scaling back gracefully, focusing on internal systems, and employing strategic thinking that can turn these warm, seemingly endless days into a season of substantial growth—for your family and your business.

Say goodbye to the chaos and hello to structured spontaneity! By sharing anecdotes from my own life as a mom of...

Embark on a heartfelt journey with Holly Haynes as we navigate the tumultuous yet rewarding synergy of entrepreneurship and motherhood. Holly brings to the table her profound experience of molding a seven-figure business with the clay of corporate strategy, all while nurturing her twin girls and sustaining a full-time corporate career. This episode is a treasure chest brimming with wisdom on how to intertwine the delicate threads of your work and life tapestry, and an uplifting testament to the beauty of being unique in the business realm.

Holly is a Business Strategist, helping female entrepreneurs grow to...

Amy Buchan Siegfried joins us today to share her playbook for combining the worlds of parenthood and entrepreneurship. She offers a goldmine of strategies for integrating the demanding schedules of both her family and business life, showing that it's possible to succeed at both without losing our sanity—or our sense of humor. This episode is for every parent out there playing construction trucks with one hand and penning business plans with the other.

Amy, Co-Founder and CEO of Last Night's Game, is a TEDx speaker and third-generation entrepreneur. Despite a short-lived athletic career, her love for sp...

Natalie Gingrich is the founder of The Ops Authority, where she certifies and mentors women who leverage their natural skillset of operations. During her 15 years in corporate, she honed her expertise in human resources, project management, and people leadership. After ending her corporate career as an executive Chief of Staff, Natalie strategically supported small businesses with holistic operations. With great success, she combined her skills, experience, and intellectual property and created the Director of Operations Certification. This allows other females to develop their careers as high-level operators and earn the title, value, and respect they dream of.

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In this episode, I'm diving into a topic that might make some listeners uncomfortable: parental resentment. As a mom myself, I know firsthand how challenging it can be to balance the demands of raising kids with personal and professional aspirations. I share my own struggles and insights, emphasizing the importance of reframing our perspectives and embracing growth. By acknowledging our emotions and creating space in our lives, we can navigate the complexities of parenthood with greater ease. 

Join me as I explore how to cultivate a more harmonious relationship between being a parent and pursuing our dreams.

Alise Lucero is a VP of Client Success with over 15 years of experience in marketing alternative investments. Her career was jump-started by a valuable introduction that led to her first job at Dividend Capital, where she learned the importance of collaboration between marketing and sales. Under the mentorship of leaders like Cherie Fournier, she embraced the mindset of thinking bigger and overcoming obstacles.

In October 2021, Alise seized the opportunity to join Marketing Intent, where she helps financial services clients overcome challenges, align sales and marketing efforts, and foster firm growth. She finds fulfillment in assisting clients and...

Becka Payne is a dedicated mom of three girls, blending SoCal roots with Northern Colorado charm since 2005. Armed with a degree in Sociology and Human Development & Family Studies from Colorado State University, she joyfully navigates family life with her husband, daughters, and rescue pups.

Beyond her vibrant family, Becka excels as a senior pediatric sleep consultant, extending her expertise to tired families in Northern Colorado and beyond. Specializing in personalized sleep plans, she guides parents globally through sleep training journeys, ensuring restful nights for all. With accolades like the 2023 Best of NOCO Personal Consulting Services award and...

Amy Jordan is a visionary Pilates entrepreneur, inventor, and proud mother of two. Transforming her Hollywood career in 2012, she founded WundaBar Pilates, now a multi-million dollar company known for infusing anatomy integrity into Pilates-inspired workouts. Her patented WundaFormer revolutionized the industry, leading to studio locations nationwide and her streaming platform, Wunda On Demand.

Amy’s latest innovation, the WundaCore Resistance Ring, launched in 2022, solidifying her status as a leader in fitness equipment. Passion drives her forward as she continues to shape the future of movement. Amy resides in Los Angeles with her children, enjoying sunny beaches, Farmer's Ma...

Meg Casebolt is the founder of Love At First Search, an agency singularly devoted to helping online businesses get found in search results (like Google, YouTube & iTunes) & turn those new readers into leads, subscribers, and sales.

Meg’s clients are entrepreneurs who are too busy changing the world to worry about things like website conversion rates and search traffic but still want their websites to get found on Google for their brilliance and turn readers. Meg lives in Rochester, NY with her husband, 2 boys, and dog. She has an insatiable appetite for s’mores, Broadway musicals, and roma...

In this special solo episode, I delve into the universal struggle of relinquishing control, particularly poignant for high-achieving women navigating the intersection of motherhood and entrepreneurship. Reflecting on personal experiences, I unpack the challenges and revelations that accompany the journey towards embracing vulnerability and letting go in both personal and professional spheres.

Join me as I share insights on overcoming the pressures of perfectionism and the truly transformative power of delegation. I also offer practical strategies for finding balance and fulfillment amidst the chaos of modern life. 

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