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 triumphs, offers valuable insights into managing a business while navigating the joys and struggles of parenthood.
From her initial leap into entrepreneurship to facing the unexpected realities of childbirth and parenting, Kat's resilience shines through.
This episode highlights the importance of setting boundaries, managing client communication, and prioritizing self-care as essential components of maintaining balance.
Kat's story serves as a powerful reminder that, with resilience, proper planning, and grace, it is entirely possible to thrive both personally and professionally as a working mom.
Highlights
- Early Entrepreneurial Endeavors: an entrepreneurial journey in 2017 while still employed in a corporate role, gradually transitioning into full-time business ownership by 2018.
- The Reality of Motherhood: experience after childbirth starkly contrasted her expectations, with challenges like sleep deprivation, colic, and her daughter's milk allergy reshaping her understanding of parenthood.
- Preparing for Parenthood Round Two: despite careful planning, the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2021, coupled with daycare closures, posed unforeseen challenges for Kat as she prepared for the arrival of her second child.
- Navigating the Intersection of Roles: the importance of setting boundaries and managing client expectations as pivotal strategies for balancing motherhood and entrepreneurship.
- Adapting Work Practices: The innovative solution of acquiring a separate work phone facilitated a clearer separation between work and personal life, enhancing her ability to prioritize self-care and business development.
- Advocacy for Self-Care: The significance of moms prioritizing self-care, and engaging in activities that bring joy and fulfillment outside of their professional and parental responsibilities.
- Managing Expectations: offering sage advice to working moms that the journey of entrepreneurship and motherhood takes time and resilience, advocating for a compassionate approach towards oneself.
- Parting Wisdom: insightful parting words, acknowledging the unique nature of each mom's journey and encouraging others to embrace the challenges with patience and grace.
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