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
Creating Connection Through Podcasting with Amanda Bennett
What if podcasting could transform not only your business but also your motherhood journey? In this episode, I chat with Amanda Bennett, a podcast guesting strategist and founder of the Podcasting Moms Club, about how moms can use podcasting to amplify their voices, build connections, and grow their businesses.
Amanda shares her story of transitioning from nonprofit fundraising to creating a thriving community for mom podcasters. Whether you're podcasting-curious or a seasoned podcaster, you’ll love Amanda’s tips for building an impactful show while staying connected to what matters most.
Topics covered in this episode:
- How podcasting can help moms connect and share their stories.
- Tips for starting a podcast while balancing a busy schedule.
- The importance of building a supportive podcasting community.
- Why consistency matters for podcast growth and success.
- How podcasting can amplify your voice and grow your business.
- Strategies to simplify podcasting with delegation and systems.
- The personal development opportunities podcasting can offer.
CONNECT WITH AMANDA:
Website - https://gotchamama.com/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/gotchamama/
The Community for Podcasting Moms! - https://www.gotchamama.com/club
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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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