Zhara-Marie Henry joins Jordan Gill to discuss the essential roadmap for maternity leave planning specifically tailored for entrepreneurs. The episode introduces the B-A-B-Y framework, designed to help business owners navigate the complexities of taking time off while ensuring their businesses remain sustainable. Zhara-Marie emphasizes the importance of breaking down personal desires and expectations surrounding maternity leave, adjusting business operations, building a solid plan, and ultimately yielding control to trusted team members. This insightful conversation addresses the common fears and misconceptions entrepreneurs face when considering maternity leave and provides actionable steps to prepare for this significant life change.
MORE ABOUT ZHARA-MARIE HENRY:
Meet Zhara-Marie Henry, a lawyer turned Online Business Manager who lives by the mantra, "Life is made for living." She finds inspiration through travel and immersing herself in diverse cultures.
Zhara’s professional journey began in the traditional legal realm, but the entrepreneurial bug bit her threw her in another direction. After a few pivots, the one that speaks to her soul the most is operating in the capacity of an Online Business Manager, blending her legal expertise with an operations-driven mindset.
She specializes in helping service-based professionals streamline their operations, manage teams, and execute major projects. Zhara firmly believes that while "winging it" might get you to stage one, scaling to new heights requires solid systems and processes.
TIMESTAMPS:
00:11 - Navigating Maternity Leave for Entrepreneurs
03:06 - Introducing the Baby Framework: Maternity Leave Planning for Entrepreneurs
10:09 - Transitioning Towards Maternity Leave Planning
14:55 - Transitioning to Yielding: Letting Go of Control
16:58 - Planning for Maternity Leave: A Personal Journey
