In the Thick of It: Newborn Life, Business Growth & Honest Motherhood - Olivia Kazma

In this episode of Still Me, Also Mom, I sit down with Olivia Kazma, mama to Amari (3) and newborn Naomi (10 weeks), who is right in the thick of motherhood while also reflecting on the journey that brought her here.From running a full household on maternity leave to building a thriving aesthetics business, Olivia shares what it looked like to choose alignment over burnout. After splitting her time between custom bridal fashion and aesthetics, she made the difficult decision to commit to one path, and everything changed. Her business grew, her client base expanded, and she built something sustainable.But this conversation goes deeper.Olivia opens up about something she didn’t realize she was experiencing until years later, postpartum depression after her first baby. At 36 weeks pregnant with her second, a conversation with her midwife changed everything. What she thought was “just normal motherhood” turned out to be PPD, and not in the way most people describe it.We talk about:The pressure to “love every moment”Building a business that supports your family instead of competing with itWhat postpartum depression can really look likeAnd why sharing these stories mattersThis episode is honest, vulnerable, and one that so many moms will quietly relate to.If you’ve ever questioned yourself in motherhood, you are not alone.___🤍 Episode Sponsor: This episode is sponsored by SPRY. If you’re looking for support with meal prep, nutrition, or simply making life a little easier, use code STILLMEALSOMOM for 10% off your first service.