93. [Interview] Overcoming resistance, embracing growth & finding balance as a 'mompreneur' with Vanessa Van Strijp

In this episode, Annie interviews her longtime client turned great friend Vanessa. This is Vanessa's second time on the show! She is a salon owner and mother and in this conversation they chat about how to strike that tricky balance between mom-ing, life & business.  They get into the challenges of being a 'mompreneur' and how to navigate mom guilt. Vanessa shares her strategies for setting boundaries, managing her time, and prioritizing self-care.  They also discuss her decision to not sell her salon and instead focus on growing her team and preparing for a second baby. Vanessa shares her journey of hiring and training staff members for her salon. She talks about the challenges she faced and how she overcame them. She also shares how important it is to trust the process and be open to opportunities that you may have not expected or planned for (the universe always has your back)!  Tune in to episode 93 for her story of how she has graciously stepped into motherhood while simultaneously running a business.    Follow Vanessa on Instagram, here!  Tune in to Vanessa's first interview on the show, here!    Chapters in this episode:  03:05 Vanessa's Journey from Salon Owner to Mother 07:51 Navigating Mom Guilt and Setting Boundaries 17:02 Prioritizing Self-Care and Time Management 23:01 Growing a Team and Preparing for a Second Baby 37:23 Navigating the Challenges of Hiring and Training Staff 48:06 Lean into Help and Trust the Process 55:17 The Power of Timing and Divine Intervention 01:02:24 Transitioning Clients and Setting Clear Expectations 01:08:03 Finding Balance as a Salon Owner and Mother   Find more info & the application to apply for EVOLVE the Salon Mastermind, HERE! Get access to Ignite Your Salon here!   Let's Stay Connected! Say Hi on Instagram, @creatressoffreedom! Follow along at the podcast's Instagram: @creatressoffreedom_podcast Free Facebook group for Salon Owners: Join Here Want to work together? Head to my website!  Sign up for my weekly newsletter 'Queen News', here!