🌟 Build a business that supports your life, not the other way around. Get full show notes at www.consciousedge.com/ep069 Motherhood changes everything, including how you run your business. In this episode, I share the lessons I wish I had known before becoming a mom, the hidden assumptions that keep women playing small, and the mindset shifts that make it possible to thrive as both a caregiver and an entrepreneur. Whether you’re planning for kids, raising littles, caring for school-aged children, or supporting aging parents, this conversation will give you perspective and tools to grow a business that truly supports your life. 📝 Top 3 Takeaways from the Episode: Plan for your stage of life: I wish I had known how much motherhood would impact my energy, time, and business decisions. Each stage—planning, preschoolers, school-age kids, or caregiving parents—requires a different kind of strategy. Don’t fall for the either/or trap: So many women believe they have to choose between being a good mom and building a thriving business. That assumption keeps you from finding solutions that allow you to design a business that supports both your family and your ambitions. Support isn’t optional, it’s essential: If I could go back, I’d plan for and invest in help sooner, whether through childcare, business hires, or financial buffers. Support creates freedom, prevents burnout, and allows your business to grow with you. 🎧 Podcast episodes related to this one that might interest you: Episode 22: The Real Reasons You Don’t Have Time Episode 24: Creating a Calendar that Feels Fun Interested in Working Together? Learn more about The Exponential Entrepreneur (www.consciousedge.com/apply):  A full year coaching experience for women in real estate and entrepreneurship who don’t need more strategy and suspect they themselves are the biggest obstacle in the way.   Disclaimer (www.consciousedge.com/podcast-disclaimer) Connect with Us: Send questions and feedback to hello@consciousedge.com or DM @aleciastg on Instagram