7. Designing a Life & Business You Love with Holly Bantique

Join Jen for this inspiring conversation with Holly Bantique, Founder of Calique Paperie. Holly went from working a job that was burning her out & weighing on her emotionally, to being a stay at home mom, to starting her own business. Holly Shares:Why self care is more than just a nice to have. It's essential to our well-beingHow to prioritize when you have a business, a baby, & house to balanceDisciplining our minds to stop listening to the voices telling us we need to do more, or guilting us for restingHow to shift your perspective to see your to-do list as a good thingThe "shoulds" we put on ourselves & the good mom pressures that weigh on usHolly’s story is proof that you can rewrite the rules, build something that lights you up, and still be present for the people you love.Whether you’re dreaming about leaving your 9–5, growing a business, or just craving a little more joy and peace in your daily life — this episode will remind you that you’re allowed to take up space, slow down, and build a life that actually feels good.Meet & Connect 🤝Holly Bantique is a mom of one and the founder of Calique Paperie & Design, a custom stationery studio built on creativity, care, and making celebrations and everyday moments feel truly personal. Before launching her business, Holly’s journey took her from corporate life to stay-at-home motherhood and eventually to entrepreneurship—all while navigating identity shifts, mom guilt, and the sweet chaos of raising her toddler son. She’s passionate about honest conversations around the realities of parenting, the power of letting go, and building a life that feels aligned. Through a lot of inner work, finding her community, and practicing self-compassion, Holly has learned that balance is a myth, life is what you make it, and there’s real power in stepping outside your comfort zone.Personal:https://www.instagram.com/hollybantique/http://linkedin.com/in/holly-bantiqueBusiness:https://www.caliquepaperie.com/https://www.instagram.com/caliquepaperiehttps://www.linkedin.com/company/caliquepaperieanddesign/✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨ You don’t have to choose between ambition and motherhood. Jen helps women navigate career transitions after motherhood: whether you’re ready to advance without burning out, explore entrepreneurship, or find clarity when you know your current role isn’t it. Through private, high-touch 1:1 coaching, you can build a career and life that feels as good as it looks, without the guilt, overwhelm, or constant second-guessing. Book your private consultation Not quite ready for coaching? Start with The Working Mom Reset—a 7-day email experience to help you recover from overwhelm & finally feel like you again. Consider it your first step toward a life you enjoy instead of one you’re just getting through. Stay connected for more honest, curated support: Instagram → @leadwithjen → @thesustainablemompodcast Threads → @leadwithjen Substack → The Sustainable Mom