40. Jillian Rothe | Make Your Mess Your Message: Saying No so You Can Say Yes to What Matters

Feeling stretched between career demands and family life? This episode is for you. Listen in as Angela Tait sits down with Jillian Rothe, a mom of three and two-time business owner, to unpack what it's really like to leave the corporate grind and step into entrepreneurship. Jillian shares practical strategies on setting boundaries, managing energy, prioritizing what matters, and building a business that works around motherhood—not the other way around. This episode is full of relatable, real-life lessons that will inspire you to reclaim your time, honor your needs, and explore how motherhood can actually be your greatest advantage in life and business.   "Messy progress is better than no progress. And yes, I am far from perfect, so I'm not even going to pretend to try to do that route. But, yeah, we're just doing it a day at a time and figure out what's working, what's not. "- Jillian   For the Mom Who's Doing It All—This One's for You: You're not alone in juggling chaos. From global meetings at 5AM to school drop-offs and summer madness, Jillian gets it—and she found a better way. Permission to slow down. You don't need to compare the "mom version" of you to who you were pre-kids. It's okay to evolve and move at your own pace. Your energy is sacred. Learn how to notice who (or what) is draining you—and start choosing you without guilt. Boundaries are not selfish—they're strategic. Whether it's blocking your calendar or silencing your phone, setting clear expectations is key to peace and productivity. Start your day with connection. Jillian shares how a simple morning walk with her husband changed the tone of their entire relationship and household. Reimagine what work looks like. Hear how she transitioned from corporate to launching her own businesses—with more presence, purpose, and flexibility. You are more than your role. Whether you're leading a team or leading bedtime routines, both matter. You don't have to choose between success and motherhood. Real talk on managing guilt. Those "Mom has to take a call" moments? Jillian opens up about shifting the narrative from sacrifice to alignment. You have permission to say not yet. Discover the small, powerful ways you can start setting boundaries—even if you're not ready for a hard "no." Turn your mess into your message. From freezer hacks for breastmilk to building a six-figure brand, Jillian's story shows how motherhood can spark innovation. About Jillian Rothe: Jillian Rothe – Mom, Entrepreneur, Corporate Escapee. Jillian Rothe is a former Fortune 50 operations leader and engineer turned entrepreneur. She is growing Our Warehouse, a 3PL built to help underestimated, product-based businesses grow with simple, founder-friendly logistics. And she also built MilkWorx, an eCommerce brand that empowers pumping moms with practical, patented, confidence-boosting tools. Jillian is passionate about making complex systems simple and challenging the outdated status quo. Based in Denver with her husband and three kids, she's always chasing her next big adventure—like most recently hiking Rim2Rim at the Grand Canyon.   Connect with Jillian: Website: http://jillianrothe.com/     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