Earning 6 figures to drop 5 figures on braces

SUMMARY This episode of Building a Mumpire podcast is for all the mums out there who are trying to build something for themselves while also looking after the home front. The host talks to mums at various stages of motherhood and business life, discussing the ups and downs of both. The host also shares her own experience of the stomach-dropping feeling of having to drop five figures on her child's braces, despite her business hitting six figures in revenue. The message of the episode is that mums should know that they are not alone, and are part of a community of superhero women. The speaker was faced with a difficult situation: paying for her son's braces. She was determined to find a cheaper option and was relieved when she found an orthodontist that was nearly half the price of the original estimate. Even though she was grateful for the ability to afford the braces, she still wasn't happy about it and wishes she could have spent the money on a holiday or shopping instead. Leah is discussing how she's had to put on her big girl pants and take responsibility for some large bills recently in order to continue growing her business. She jokes that the only thing that would make her feel better is a trip to Fiji. She expresses her gratefulness for her success, but also allows herself to be frustrated by the hard work required to maintain it. She also reiterates the importance of being humble and taking responsibilities seriously. The conversation is about the difficulty of reaching a new level of success in business and then having to fork out a large amount of money for something necessary for family, such as braces for a son. The speaker talks about how she is wired to do whatever it takes for her son, but it can be disheartening and hard to not be able to celebrate the success she has achieved. She encourages other mums to be honest about their feelings and to make time for themselves to celebrate their successes. She reflects on how far she has come in the past few years and speaks of the importance of filling the space with opportunities to celebrate one's successes, as opposed to constantly giving out and not filling the void. TIMESTAMPS 0:00:00 "The Reality of Building a Mumpire: Navigating the Financial Challenges of Motherhood" 0:01:42 "Navigating the Cost of Orthodontic Care: A Parent's Perspective" 0:03:20 Reflection on Overcoming Business Challenges and Staying Humble 0:04:50 "The Challenges of Celebrating Success While Parenting: A Conversation with Mums in Business" 0:11:48 Exploring the Balance Between Giving and Taking: A Reflection on the Blessing and Curse of Being a Giver 0:13:52 "Overcoming Self-Doubt and Celebrating Success: A Conversation with Building A Mumpire"