Business, life and kids: the art of juggling it all with Dave and Maria | Ep 120

In this heartfelt episode of Into Your Life Podcast, we explore the intricate dance of balancing a bustling career with a vibrant family life with two amazing guests - Dave James and Maria Newman. 🤰🏻🧍🏼 Maria and Dave share their unique experiences and challenges as modern working parents striving to find harmony between professional ambitions and family obligations. Maria delves into the tactical manoeuvres she employs to keep her business thriving while nurturing her two young children. She discusses the transformative impact of lockdown on her work-life balance, the evolution of her routines, and the crucial decisions made to prioritise family over traditional work hours. Meanwhile, Dave opens up about his raw and candid experiences of co-parenting three teenagers post-separation. He reflects on the lessons learned from his demanding career, the toll it took on family relationships, and his journey toward creating a more flexible and present lifestyle. 👫 The episode covers a wide array of topics, from the impact of long work hours on family dynamics to the generational beliefs about hard work and success. Our guests shed light on the emotional challenges of balancing work and family, including unresolved trauma and the use of work as a coping mechanism. They also discuss the evolving societal attitudes toward work-life balance, the inevitability of burnout, and the nuanced gender dynamics in professional environments. Tune in to gain valuable insights from Maria and Dave's personal anecdotes, emphasising the importance of being present during children's formative years and the critical role of communication in maintaining harmonious relationships. Join us for a rich and meaningful conversation that underscores the true essence of success—fostering rich, meaningful relationships with our loved ones while pursuing professional fulfilment. 👫🎤 Dave James is a happiness coach, speaker and stand-up comedian. With a background in healthcare, Dave has worked as an A&E nurse and podiatrist across the NHS, charity sector, education and private sector, starting a private podiatry business in 2010 and then selling it eight years later to transition into coaching. He works with business owners by helping them speak with confidence and authenticity. He speaks on happiness and authenticity, sharing his story of trauma, mental health struggles and the work he has done in the last decade and how this helps his clients. And sometimes he makes people laugh. You can find out more about Dave and connect with him online: Website: www.davethecoach.co.uk LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/iamdavejames/ 👫 🏃🏻‍♀️ Maria Newman is a confidence coach dedicated to helping the retired, redundant, and divorced regain their confidence, reconnect with their true selves, and silence their inner critics. Leaving a secure corporate job in 2016 while on maternity leave with her second child, Maria transitioned into self-employment in 2017, finding her purpose in coaching. She guides individuals through significant life changes, helping them navigate these transitions with certainty and clarity. Maria lives in Bristol with her husband and two energetic children. In her spare time, she enjoys running, cooking, and practising kickboxing. You can find out more about Maria and connect with her online: Website: www.mummyonabreak.co.uk Facebook: www.facebook.com/MummyOnABreak Instagram: www.instagram.com/mummyonabreak LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/maria-newman/ And make sure you check out her podcast: www.anchor.fm/whatthemum