I have been judging myself recently for some of the decisions I’ve been making. For 2025 my goal is business growth, and that means I’m making decisions that prioritise my work and my wellbeing at the cost of family time.

There are a lot of expectations on us as mums and female founders: some from ourselves, from the people around us, the patriarchy. I am unpacking my feelings of mum guilt, and why I refuse to feel it anymore.

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Takeaways

• Prioritising your business can throw up a lot of feelings of guilt for mum

• It's OK to seek support with childcare, housework or in your business

• Mums shouldn’t feel guilty for prioritising their careers

• Networking and socialising can be draining, self-care is essential for maintaining energy and focus

• It's important to challenge societal expectations of motherhood

• Business retreats can provide valuable opportunities for growth

• Finding a balance between work and family is a personal journey

• Sharing experiences can help normalise the challenges of working mums

Chapters

00:00 Balancing Business Growth and Motherhood
03:05 Navigating Guilt in Business and Parenting
05:57 The Importance of Support Systems for Working Mothers
08:48 Embracing Business Retreats and Personal Growth

Links:

Website: www.bumptobusinessowner.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bumptobusinessowner/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolinepooley/

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