Growing Pains | Where Business Owners Come to Plan Maternity Leave
You’re running a business and dreaming of growing your family, but when you search for how to take maternity leave as a self-employed mom, the answers just don’t exist.
You’ve pieced together advice from HR blogs, asked your friends, downloaded generic templates, and tried to “figure it out later.” Meanwhile, you’re left wondering: Can I really step away from my business without losing momentum...or my mind?
Here’s the truth: You can. And Growing Pains is here to show you how. Hosted by maternity leave strategist and business operations expert Alyson Caffrey, this podcast helps self-employed moms plan for maternity leave during the trying to conceive, pregnancy, and postpartum seasons—without burning out or ghosting their business.
Each week, you’ll hear honest solo episodes, expert interviews, and real-life maternity leave stories from moms who are building legacies and raising babies. No fluff. No one-size-fits-all advice. Just grounded guidance to help you navigate life and business on your terms.
Alyson has helped hundreds of entrepreneurs streamline their operations and take actual time off for maternity leave, while returning to businesses that thrive.
Ready to take maternity leave like a CEO? Follow Growing Pains and let’s build a business that supports your motherhood journey.
Growing Pains | Where Business Owners Come to Plan Maternity Leave
Mastering Intentional Marketing and Intentional Parenting with Alise Lucero
I’m so excited to share today’s episode with you because it’s packed with real-life insights about juggling business, family, and everything in between. I had the pleasure of sitting down with Alise Lucero, the Vice President of Client Success at Marketing Intent. With over 15 years of experience in marketing for alternative investments, Alise is a powerhouse when it comes to aligning sales and marketing strategies to drive growth.
But here’s what makes her story even more inspiring: she’s also a mom navigating the beautiful chaos of parenthood. In this episode, Alise opens up about how she balances her thriving career with raising her family. We dive into:
- The power of aligning sales and marketing teams for business success.
- How intentionality—both in business and parenting—can make all the difference.
- The systems and strategies she’s implemented to stay present at home without compromising her professional ambitions.
- The mindset shifts that helped her juggle sleepless nights, toddler tantrums, and boardroom presentations.
CONNECT WITH ALISE:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/aliselucero/
https://www.instagram.com/alise_lucero/
https://marketingintent.com/
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You don't have to choose between growing your business and your family.
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xx Aly
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