Balancing Business and Motherhood with Briana Summers of Brighten Made

If you've ever struggled with balancing motherhood and business, or you're wondering how to continue growing a business you love while also becoming a mama, this episode is for you! In today's episode, Jordan interviews Briana Summers, the founder and creator behind Brighton Made, who shares her journey of managing a successful design business while embracing motherhood. In this conversation we cover:the parallels between owning a business and being a momthe impact of motherhood on our identity and workthe importance of branding for entrepreneurshow to prioritize and find a balance that works for personal and professional life and so much more!💌 Get 50% off your first year of Flodesk Email Marketing!Find it quickly:01:26 - Meet Briana Summers: A Creative Entrepreneur's Journey03:55 - The parallels between motherhood & business06:34 - Navigating the Challenges of Work-Life Balance07:37 - Finding our worth or identity in achievements & success11:15 - Comparison as a working mom18:51 - Embracing Change and Finding Identity Beyond Work24:10 - Why it's so important to be open to change25:31 - The biggest surprise in motherhood as an entrepreneur29:04 - The Art of Juggling Business and Motherhood from Home35:08 - The Journey of Starting and Growing an Online Business35:55 - Deep Dive into Branding for Entrepreneurs39:36 - Understanding Your Audience in Brand Design42:53 - The Creative Process and Finding Your Unique Brand VoiceResources & links mentioned:Deep Work by Cal NewportRedeeming Your Time by Jordan RaynorTake Bri's Design QuizProverbs 31:25Connect with Bri:Brighten Made WebsitePinterestBri's Instagram @brightenmadeConnect with Jordan:InstagramYouTubeWebsiteAffiliate Disclaimer: Some of the links mentioned in our podcast may be affiliate links. This means that if you make a purchase from our link, we may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. This is a small way of supporting our work here on the podcast, so we thank you for considering purchasing with our affiliate links!