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
The Only 3 Problems in Your Business – Maternity Leave Roadmap #19
By now, you’ve probably uncovered a few areas in your business that need support. But what if diagnosing the real problem was simpler than you think?
In this episode of the Maternity Leave Roadmap series, I’m sharing what I’ve learned from a decade of operations consulting: almost every issue in your business falls into just three categories. I’ll walk you through how to tell the difference between a process problem, a system problem, or a people problem, and why solving the right one before your leave can make all the difference in how your business runs without you.
This is one of the most powerful mindset shifts for entrepreneurs prepping for time away.
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In This Episode, You’ll Learn:
• Why most business issues are misdiagnosed and what to do instead
• The difference between a process, system, and people problem
• How to avoid solving the wrong issue before you go on leave
• What to ask when a team member isn’t meeting expectations
• How this simple framework can create clarity across your business
This Episode’s Homework:
Think of one challenge you’ve been facing in your business. Ask yourself: is this a process problem, a system problem, or a people problem? Then map out one step you can take this week to address the real root cause.
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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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