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 to Tell Your Clients You're Pregnant – Maternity Leave Roadmap #13
If just the thought of telling your clients you're pregnant makes your stomach drop, you're not imagining it. This is one of the trickiest parts of maternity leave planning.
In this episode of the Maternity Leave Roadmap series, I’m walking you through the exact three-part framework I use (and teach inside the Bond program) to help business owners tell their clients they’re going on leave with confidence. Whether you run a service-based business, manage retainers, or just worry that clients will leave when they hear the news, this episode will show you how to approach the conversation with clarity, leadership, and a plan.
Because when you do the thinking for your clients, they’re far more likely to stay.
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Get the complete audio and video series, email prompts, templates, and step-by-step planning tools inside the members area:
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Need more personalized support as you prep for maternity leave?
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In This Episode, You’ll Learn:
• Why this conversation is one of the most stressful parts of planning leave
• The 3-part formula to keep client trust (and revenue) intact
• How to introduce your team or coverage plan with confidence
• The biggest mistake most business owners make and how to avoid it
• Creative ways to get support if you don’t have a team yet
This Episode’s Homework:
Map out your client communication plan. Choose a date to notify clients, identify who will take over each account or deliverable, and draft the core message you’ll send to explain the transition and keep them feeling supported.
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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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