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 Janea Kannett Launched a Diaper Bag Brand in the Middle of Postpartum and Toddler Chaos
When Janea Kannett couldn’t find a diaper bag that actually worked for her, she designed one herself. She was in the thick of postpartum anxiety, with a baby on her hip and zero business background. Less than a year later, she’s shipping hundreds of orders from her home, showing up online daily, and slowly rebuilding a version of motherhood she actually wants to live in.
I wanted to bring Janea on not because her business is perfect or finished, but because she’s in it right now. She’s growing something real, from scratch, in the middle of everyday life with two little kids. If you’re wondering whether you need a detailed plan, a massive audience, or the confidence to “show up” before you start something, this episode is a generous, honest permission slip to begin exactly where you are.
In This Episode, You’ll Hear:
• What postpartum anxiety taught Janea about identity, independence, and asking for help
• How she launched her product without a long-term plan (or full inventory)
• What’s working and what’s not as she juggles mom life, marriage, and business
• Why she shows up online six days a week, even when imposter syndrome creeps in
• How she’s redefining success through micro-wins, not milestones
Connect with Janea + Mother and Kub:
www.motherandkub.com
www.instagram.com/motherandkub
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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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