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 Power of Community and Intuition – Maternity Leave Roadmap #23
It’s easy to feel like you should have a village around you during motherhood and business. But what happens when that village doesn’t show up?
In this episode of the Maternity Leave Roadmap series, I’m talking about the two forms of support that matter most in this season: community and intuition. I share personal stories of navigating early motherhood and entrepreneurship without nearby family support, and how I found clarity and confidence by trusting myself and building a community that actually gets it. Whether you’re still finding your people or learning how to hear your inner voice, this episode will remind you that you’re not doing it wrong—you’re doing something brave.
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In This Episode, You’ll Learn:
• Why community often looks different than we expect
• How to find support that understands your season and goals
• What it means to “lone wolf” some of your growth and decision-making
• How trusting yourself can lead to better choices in business and motherhood
• Why finding aligned support creates clarity and confidence for your family
This Episode’s Homework:
Identify one area where you’ve been seeking outside validation. Pause and ask yourself what you truly want. Then, consider what kind of community would best support you in making that choice and take one step toward building it.
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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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