012: The Work at Home Mom Life with Erika Oeding Hull

Erika Oeding Hull of Chaotic Blessing joins me today to talk about the work at home mom life. She is a wife, mom of 5, and home business owner dedicated to helping women wisely plan their days according to their God-given priorities.    What we Chat about in this Episode ~The importance of planning and prioritizing in the life of a busy woman, and how Erica got started running her own business producing planning products ~Finding  joy and purpose in the midst of chaos ~Encouragement and advice for the more spontaneous woman who struggles with planning, structure, or procrastination, and how planning actually allows us to be more spontaneous ~Where to start when it comes to planning - some of the best products and practices ~Erika's tips for the woman listening who wants to maybe start her own home-based business ~Things to think about that will help you figure out if now is the right season of your life to start your own home business ~Erika's tips for someone wanting to begin and sustain an Etsy business ~Ways to leverage social media for business success ~The importance of making meaningful connections with folks in business ~How Erika balances home and business life, with her business being at home ~Tips for managing time efficiently, the difference between schedules and routines, and the importance of planning in a way that will work for your own unique personality ~Dealing with mommy guilt when there is work that you have to get done, but your kids want you; understanding proper priorities ~Forming a schedule based on realistic expectations ~Dealing with "the haters" who don't view online businesses to be legitimate businesses  ~And More!   For all show notes, head to www.hargraveshomeandhearth.com/podcast Get full access to Beyond the Boxes at rebekahhargraves.substack.com/subscribe