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
How Naming My Son Revealed a Key to Scaling My Business
Did you know that naming my son taught me one of the biggest lessons in business? In this episode of the Growing Pains Podcast, I’m diving into the unexpected connection between that personal experience and the critical role of defining processes in your business. From my work at the Operations Agency and Master Maternity Leave, I’ve seen firsthand how messy things get when workflows aren’t clear and standardized. I’ll walk you through how setting up processes for client onboarding, project delivery, and team integration can save you from chaos and help you grow your business seamlessly. Plus, I’ll share how documenting these steps can be a game changer when you need to take time away—whether it’s for maternity leave or any other life event.
Topics covered in this episode:
- Creating Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
- The Four Key Areas for SOPs
- Training Team Members on Core Business Processes
- Resources for Creating SOPs
- Importance of SOPs for Business Flexibility
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xx Aly
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