
Raising Kids & Running a Business
On Raising Kids & Running a Business host Kate Christy (designer + mom x3) talks with other mothers all about what it’s like to manage the mental load of motherhood while building a career and quite frankly how they’re keeping both the creativity and the kids alive. We have honest conversations about what we’re doing (or not doing) to chase our dreams, the lessons we’ve learned, sacrifices made, and permission slips we’re writing to pursue our version of success.And real talk. Moms get sh*t done. Which is why we’re also talking tools and mindset shifts we use to flip the script from overwhelmed and overworked to creating our own version of work/life balance. Whether you’re an entrepreneur running your own business or kicking it in corporate from 9-5. Inside these episodes you’ll find the whole truth—not just the highlight reel—about what it’s really like amidst the chaos of raising kids and building a career.
Episodes
42 episodes
041 | Choosing Joy, Quitting the Grind, and Trusting the Pivot with Sandra Daniele
What if the dream you worked so hard to build… no longer fits who you are?In this heartfelt and perspective-shifting episode, Kate sits down with life coach Sandra Daniele to talk about what it really looks like to evolve, pivot, and giv...
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Episode 41
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55:36

040 | Data Driven Motherhood with Lauren Downey
What if your business could start seeing results tomorrow—and your toddler could learn the word “no” at the same time?In this episode of Raising Kids & Running a Business, Kate chats with Lauren Downey, a digital ad...
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Episode 40
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1:07:42

039 | The Family Business with Monica Bailey
In this powerhouse episode, Kate sits down with Monica Bailey — co-owner of Epic Dental and mother of three — for an incredibly honest and insightful conversation about what it really looks like to build a business while raising a family. Monic...
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Episode 39
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1:16:18

038 | Turmoil is Temporary, Street Signs are Forever with Jordis Small
In this episode, Kate sits down with Jordis Small, a brand designer, mom of three, and founder of her own creative studio. Jordis shares her winding path from fashion design to branding, her love for logos, and the realities of navigating mothe...
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Episode 38
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1:08:14

037 | Building a Sustainable Business Around the Life You Have with Bri Summers
In this episode, Kate sits down with Bri Summers, the founder of Brighten Made, to discuss the realities of juggling motherhood and running a successful design business. Bri shares her journey from corporate life to launching her business, the ...
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Episode 37
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1:09:40

036 | Can I Get the Modified Pose, Please?! with Annica Lydenberg
In this episode, Kate Christy welcomes Annica Lydenberg, a lettering artist and mural painter from Brooklyn, New York. Annica is the founder of Dirty Bandits, an award winning Brooklyn-based design studio delivering quality visual i...
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Episode 36
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1:13:52

035 | Embrace the Chaos with Heather Hathaway
In this episode, Kate Christy chats with Heather Hathaway, a web and brand designer from Southern California. Heather shares her experiences of balancing motherhood while growing her design studio and creating a membership program for web desig...
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Episode 35
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1:16:21

034 | It’s All a Give and Take with Hollei Anne Hayes
In this episode, Hollei Anne Hayes, a talented surface designer and mom who’s mastered the art of balancing business and creativity shares how she turned her passion for design into a thriving career, moving from posting on Instagram to working...
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Episode 34
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1:08:03

033 | Coffee Stains, Milestones, and Big Ideas with Becca Wood
In this episode, Becca Wood, a creative entrepreneur and project management enthusiast, talks about the ups and downs of parenthood and balancing business life. Becca opens up about the everyday challenges of raising a child, like the infamous ...
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Episode 33
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1:28:58

032 | Choose Your Own Adventure with Caton Vance
In this episode, Caton Vance, founder of Vance & Co., and Kate dive deep into the messy reality of entrepreneurship, perfectionism, and trusting your gut. He talks about the importance of listening to your inner voice, especiall...
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Episode 32
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1:07:10

031 | #1 Dad with Justin Wieners
In this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Justin Wieners, a Midwest dad whose love for baseball cards, vinyl records, and old film cameras shapes his unique wholesome-quirky-retro design style. After being laid off from his tech job ...
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Episode 31
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1:14:49

030 | Making Space for the Things That Matter with Brie Pointer
In this episode, Brie Pointer, a talented designer, farmer, and mother shares her journey of balancing her many passions. Brie strongly delves into the challenges of managing multiple roles, from freelance design projects to farming and...
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Episode 30
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1:13:45

029 | Working Hard and Playing Hard with Gabriella Keys (AKA Rella B)
Gabriella Keys, a multifaceted entrepreneur and creator behind Rella B Books, dives into the challenges and joys of blending motherhood with content creation. Gabriella shares her journey from aspiring motherhood at a young age to found...
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Episode 29
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57:47

028 | Measured Exposure & Doing the Best We Can with Kristen McGuiness
Kristen McGuiness, a book publisher, coach, and mother of two, opens up about the intricate balance between her entrepreneurial endeavors in book coaching and publishing through Rise Writers and Rise Books, and her family life. She ...
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Episode 28
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56:23

027 | Business, Babies, and Building a Village with Tashana Thompson
This episode highlight’s Tashana Thompson’s experience with the intricacies of balancing motherhood and a thriving career. As the CEO of Beyond Business Solutions, Tashana’s amazing journey is definitely insightful and encouraging. <...
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Episode 27
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57:03

026 | Time DOES NOT Equal Capacity with Kat Murphy
In the latest episode, I engage in an insightful conversation with Kat Murphy of Social Kat Media, delving into the intricacies of balancing motherhood and entrepreneurship.Kat's journey, characterized by unexpected challenges and trium...
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Episode 26
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1:02:11

025 | Taking Time to Celebrate How Far You’ve Come with Rache De Luna
In this episode, Rachell De Luna, the creative force behind Squarestylist shares her journey from an engineering career to entrepreneurship, driven by her passion for design and the empowerment of motherhood. Rache discusses balanci...
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Episode 25
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1:12:27

024 | Flexibility, Working Through it, and Survival of the Fittest with Emelie Sanders
Emelie Sanders is the head honcho at Pass the Queso. She’s a copywriter turned copywriting mentor for coaches and creatives. When she’s not wrangling her five kids, she’s coaching business owners on how to lean into their unique voices and use ...
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Episode 24
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1:15:20

023 | Permission to Quit the Thing That’s Just Not Working Out with Duo Collective
In this episode, Abbey and Courtney of Duo Collective talk about their intertwined journeys in motherhood and entrepreneurship. They delve into the challenges of starting a business while caring for young children, transitioning to full-time ro...
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Episode 23
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1:09:28

022 | Planning for Maternity Leave as a Solopreneur with Becca Wood
Becca Wood is a Squarespace website designer and developer, host of Probably Bothered podcast, and a mom of one (now). Becca is the first soon-to-be mother on the podcast to let the listeners into how she’s prepping her solo business for matern...
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Episode 22
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1:33:26

021 | Purpose Over Perfection with Morgan Rapp
In this insightful conversation, Morgan Rapp and I delve into the complexities of balancing motherhood with entrepreneurship. We candidly discuss the pressures, challenges, and personal growth involved in navigating these dual roles. Mo...
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Episode 21
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1:51:37

020 | The Babywearing Business with Kayleigh Medeiros
Kayleigh Medeiros, Founder of Heritage Baby Designs shares her journey from retail management to creating her own babywearing brand. Kayleigh beautifully narrates how her multicultural background and her grandmother's influence inspired her to ...
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Episode 20
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1:14:34

019 | It's All About the Plan with Haley Dagan
Haley Dagan is a self proclaimed agency owner by accident at The Written World Agency. After losing her corporate job in marketing inside the world of hospitality during the pandemic, Haley made a choice to give it a go at freelancing as a copy...
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Episode 19
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1:17:09

018 | 2023 Review + Reflections
In this episode Kate reflects on 2023 — what when right and what didn't. And how she's moving into the new year with lessons learned in tow (hopefully).
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30:12

017 | Permission to Change Your Mind with Amber Sperling
Amber Sperling is a social worker, psychotherapist, wife, and mother of two. Her training specifically in perinatal mental health made this chat chock-full of advice, common themes among mothers, and a lot of permission slips to do what feels r...
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Episode 17
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1:09:50
