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
Leaping from Corporate to CEO with Natalie Gingrich
Have you ever wondered what it would really take to leave the corporate world and build a business that reflects your true values? If so, today’s episode is exactly what you need.
I’m sitting down with the amazing Natalie Gingrich, founder of The Ops Authority, who knows a thing or two about taking big, bold leaps. Natalie didn’t just leave her corporate job—she completely redefined herself multiple times, all while raising her two kids. She’s proof that reinvention is possible, no matter what stage of life you’re in.
In this episode, Natalie shares:
- What inspired her to leave the corporate world and how she made the leap.
- The key decisions that helped her balance growing her business and being present for her kids.
- Why reinvention is an ongoing process and how she’s embraced it personally and professionally.
- Her biggest leadership lessons from juggling business ownership and motherhood.
CONNECT WITH NATALIE:
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https://theopsauthority.com/podcast/
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