38. Ellen Haines | Corporate to Calm: Building a Mindful Business While Raising Little Ones

Moms, if you're living through the beautiful chaos of motherhood while juggling your career or dreams of entrepreneurship, this episode is a must-listen. Join host Angela Tait as she sits down with Ellen Haines, an inspiring mom who left corporate America to build her own meditation and hypnotherapy app—Calm Mama. In this heartfelt and empowering conversation, Ellen opens up about the challenges of finding community, maintaining work-life balance, and following her passion with intention and resilience. This episode offers valuable insights, practical tips, and a reminder that you're not alone in your journey.    "To anyone listening to this that has one of those big, chunky, audacious goals or business ideas, just think, what is the smallest, most minimum viable version of this thing that I can launch to a couple people in my closest network, and then keep improving over time."- Ellen   Key points to focus on: Work-Life Balance is Possible—but Not Perfect: Ellen shares the real-life struggles of juggling career goals and motherhood, and how learning to embrace imperfection became essential to her well-being. Motherhood Can Spark Purposeful Career Pivots: From corporate America to creating a wellness app, Ellen's journey shows that motherhood can inspire bold, intentional change in your professional life. Planning Your Exit from Corporate Life? You're Not Alone: Hear how Ellen spent years preparing mentally, financially, and emotionally to leave her job and launch her business—without glorifying the "just quit and go" mindset. Flexibility Is Not a Perk—It's a Necessity: This episode is a powerful reminder that advocating for flexible work environments isn't just about convenience—it's about preserving your mental health, being present for your family, and staying in the workforce long term. The Power of Community for Moms Who Feel Isolated: Whether it's postpartum, remote work, or a big move, Ellen highlights how many moms are craving genuine, local friendships—and how asking for connection can lead to meaningful support. Start Before You're Ready: Progress Over Perfection: Ellen encourages moms to break big dreams into small steps. Her message: You don't need everything figured out to begin—you just need the courage to start. Mental Health Tools Built by Moms, for Moms: Learn about the Calm Mama app—a meditation and hypnotherapy resource Ellen created after not finding what she needed in the wellness space. It's tailor-made for the motherhood journey. The Invisible Load is Real: Ellen opens up about the emotional tug-of-war of caring deeply about your business, your kids, your clients, your home—and yourself. This episode validates that internal conflict so many working moms feel. About Ellen Haines: Ellen Haines is a former tech professional turned clinical hypnotherapist, and the founder of the Calm Mama app—a powerful resource designed to support moms through the emotional intensity of early motherhood. Ellen's work focuses on helping moms move from survival mode to steady, empowered living—without the guilt, overwhelm, or impossible standards.   Connect with Ellen: Instagram: @healwithellen | @calmmama.app Website: https://www.ellenhaines.com/calmmamaapp     Connect with Angela: Book a Meeting: https://calendly.com/talenttrek/prescreen Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angelatait/ Check out my Website: http://www.angelatait.com   **Check out our best selling collaborative book with other female founders on Amazon:Taking the Plunge Check out my newly published book on how to hire, inspire and train top talent in your organization: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F4PMTFQB