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
Rewriting the Rules of Career and Success with Kacia Ghetmiri
Are you ready to challenge the traditional path to success? In this episode, Kacia Ghetmiri joins me to share her inspiring journey of redefining what fulfillment and freedom truly mean. Learn how to lean into excitement as your guide, embrace change with courage, and build a career aligned with your passion. Whether you're considering a big life pivot or looking for inspiration to elevate your current path, this conversation will ignite your confidence and spark fresh ideas for your future.
Topics covered in this episode:
- The power of using excitement to guide your decisions.
- Why grieving change is essential for personal growth.
- Balancing business ambitions with the demands of motherhood.
- How Kacia transitioned her husband’s career into real estate.
- Building a diverse portfolio to create financial freedom.
- Tips for asking for help and avoiding guilt as a mom.
- The importance of reflecting on your progress and future vision.
CONNECT WITH KACIA:
Website - https://www.kaciaghetmiri.com/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kacia.ghetmiri
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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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