Before I became a mom, I thought I had it all figured out.

I'd work during nap time, answer emails during quiet moments, and somehow grow my business while spending every day at home with my daughter.

That plan lasted about five minutes.

In this episode, I'm sharing the honest reality of running a business while raising a toddler. From the childcare decisions we've made to the mindset shifts that helped me stop chasing the impossible goal of "doing it all," this is a candid look at what motherhood and entrepreneurship actually look like behind the scenes.

In This Episode We Cover:

• Why working during nap time wasn't sustainable for me
• How becoming a mom changed the services I offer
• The importance of narrowing your offers and simplifying your business
• Managing mentally demanding work while raising young children
• How I determine which tasks can happen with my daughter home and which cannot
• Practical strategies that help me take short calls when childcare isn't available
• The role daycare has played in my daughter's development
• Why integrating your children into your life can be more effective than trying to separate everything
• The importance of support systems, communication, and creating your own village

Resources Mentioned

• Book: Hunt, Gather, Parent by Michaeleen Doucleff
• Big Little Feelings

Connect with Kelly

Website: kellymccracken.co

Instagram: @kellymccracken.co

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Connect with Kelly

Website: kellymccracken.co

Instagram: @kellymccracken.co

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