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.
Raising Kids & Running a Business
020 | The Babywearing Business with Kayleigh Medeiros
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Kate Christy
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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 start the business. She also talks about the challenges of balancing motherhood, health issues, and entrepreneurship.
Their conversation highlights the importance of creating inclusive and culturally diverse baby-wearing products and provides practical insights into the realities of running a small business and managing time effectively.
Highlights
- Transition from various educational pursuits and retail management to entrepreneurship
- Challenges faced during postpartum and health issues while managing a business
- Practical aspects of running a business while balancing motherhood
- Importance of creating culturally inclusive and safe babywearing products
- Personal stories of resilience and support from her family in her entrepreneurial journey
- Managing time and energy effectively while raising kids and growing a business
- Juggling full-time work with business demands and setting strict boundaries
- Adjusting to the mental and physical demands of parenting multiple children
- The importance of flexible working arrangements and taking stress leave to prioritize mental health
- The significant role of partner support in managing family and work responsibilities
- Navigating the emotional and logistical challenges of expanding a family during a pandemic
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