Balancing Ambition and Motherhood: Is it possible?

In this episode, Laura discusses the challenge of balancing ambition and motherhood. She shares her thoughts on how to reconcile the desire for success in business with the responsibilities of being a devoted mother. 

Laura emphasizes the importance of recognizing that mothers have more than one purpose and that it is possible to have a successful business while being a present and supportive mother. She explores the concept of mom guilt and how to shift the narrative around it. Laura also talks about the need to prioritize oneself, one's partner, and one's children before the business. She highlights the value of surrounding oneself with like-minded individuals who understand the unique challenges of being a mom entrepreneur.

Keywords: ambition, motherhood, balancing, success, business, responsibilities, mom guilt, priorities, support, community

Takeaways

• It is possible to be a successful mom entrepreneur and have a thriving business.
• Reconciling ambition and motherhood requires shifting the narrative around mom guilt and recognizing that children do not require constant presence.
• Prioritizing oneself, one's partner, and one's children before the business is essential for a balanced and fulfilling life.
• Surrounding oneself with like-minded individuals who understand the challenges of being a mom entrepreneur provides valuable support and inspiration.

Sound Bites

• "How do you reconcile for yourself the desire to be wildly successful in business and to be a devoted mother?"
• "You can have more than one purpose. You were an entire whole ass human before you became a mom."
• "I believe that you can be a mother and have a wildly successful business."

In this episode you will hear:

00:00 - Introduction: Balancing Ambition and Motherhood
06:18 - Shifting the Narrative: Letting Go of Mom Guilt
13:18 - Reconciling Success in Business and Devoted Motherhood
19:59 - Finding Support and Inspiration: Surrounding Yourself with Like-Minded Mom Entrepreneurs

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