Balancing motherhood and business with Tina Tower

Summary: Tina Tower, a successful entrepreneur and business coach, shares her journey of building businesses while being a mom. She emphasises the importance of finding a balance between work and family and offers valuable advice for moms who want to start their own businesses. Tina highlights the need to prioritise and make time for what truly matters, while also being open to learning and adapting along the way. She encourages moms to embrace the challenges and enjoy the journey of entrepreneurship. Key Takeaways: Building a business while being a mom requires finding a balance and prioritising what truly matters. It's important to take time for yourself and avoid burnout by setting boundaries and switching off from work. Failure is a part of the journey, and it's important to learn from it and keep moving forward. Being an entrepreneur requires a combination of strategy and mindset, and it's important to continuously improve and adapt. Knowing your values and what is important to you will help guide your decisions and actions in business and life. Timestamp 0:01:24 Introduction of Tina Tower as a guest 0:05:19 Tina shares her journey of starting and growing businesses 0:08:25 Discussing the process of turning an idea into a brand 0:09:19 Importance of strategic planning and agility in business 0:10:49 Embracing the continuous journey of leveling up in business 0:11:14 There is no finish line in business, always new challenges 0:11:32 Enjoying the journey and embracing new opportunities 0:11:53 Leah talks about being okay with the game of life 0:12:33 Tina discusses the advantages of having a business while raising children 0:13:07 Tina reflects on the limited time and resources available when raising small children 0:14:11 Tina shares her experience of balancing business and motherhood 0:15:54 Tina talks about the benefits of involving her children in her business 0:17:09 Leah and Tina discuss the importance of finding an unconventional life that works for you 0:18:49 Tina shares her biggest lessons as a mom and business owner 0:19:25 Tina emphasises the joy and gratitude she feels for her family 0:21:08 Tina advises not to sacrifice family for business growth 0:22:44 Tina warns about the risk of burnout and the need to protect oneself 0:23:58 Importance of not putting too much pressure on oneself 0:24:28 Recognising the need to prioritise health and happiness 0:24:58 Reevaluating priorities and focusing on what truly matters 0:25:43 Managing energy and allocating it to important tasks 0:26:24 Identifying personal values and aligning them with business goals 0:27:12 Balancing work and quality time with family 0:28:15 Taking breaks and switching off from work 0:29:08 Avoiding constant engagement and finding separation from work 0:29:50 Finding a balance between work and personal life 0:31:10 Not everyone is cut out for entrepreneurship, pursue what suits you 0:32:20 Embrace the challenges and sacrifices of entrepreneurship for long-term success 0:33:31 Overcoming self-doubt and building confidence through practice 0:34:35 Start playing the game and continuously strive for improvement 0:35:00 Embracing the ups and downs of motherhood and business 0:36:00 Importance of mindset and self-love in business 0:37:45 Learning about oneself and personal development in entrepreneurship 0:38:57 Gratitude for the freedom and choices entrepreneurship brings 0:39:54 Ways to connect with Tina Tower and access free resources Links: - Check-out Tina Tower's Website - https://www.tinatower.com/ - Join the Her Empire Builder Waitlist: https://www.herempirebuilder.com/ - Be sure to listen to The Female Course Creator Show Podcast - https://www.tinatower.com/podcast