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
Taking the Leap of Faith
Have you ever felt like home was somewhere unexpected? In this episode, I’m sharing a personal journey of navigating life’s detours, from moving struggles to unexpected clarity. After two cross-country moves, house deal hiccups, and a whirlwind summer, we found ourselves back in Colorado—certain and ready for a fresh start. Listen in for an honest reflection on resilience, trusting your gut, and the beauty of embracing life’s unpredictable twists.
Topics covered in this episode:
- Life update and reflections on recent changes.
- The journey back to Colorado and rediscovering a sense of home.
- Struggles with selling a home and dealing with setbacks.
- The importance of taking leaps of faith and following intuition.
- How challenges reaffirmed commitment to long-term dreams.
- Navigating big life transitions as a family.
- Finding beauty and resilience in uncertain seasons.
- Insights on pursuing dreams despite obstacles.
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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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