EPISODE · Apr 12, 2026 · 27 MIN
Is It Selfish to Build Big While Your Kids Are Small, Or Is That Just Mom Guilt Talking?
from MOMents Omnimedia · host MOMents Omnimedia - Working Moms | Work Life Balance
What happens after the excitement of starting a business fades and the real work begins? In this episode, Madge sits down with business coach Amantle Kanyuchi to talk honestly about the messy middle, that uncomfortable in-between space where you're no longer a beginner but you're not yet where you want to be.Amantle shares practical wisdom and hard-won insights on navigating self-doubt, slow growth and the unique challenges moms face when building something of their own.In this episode we cover:The harsh realities moms need to understand before starting a businessWhether entrepreneurship is actually harder than staying employedIs it selfish to build something big while your kids are still small?The biggest internal and external challenges in year oneWhat success really looks like before the big wins arriveHow to use data and reflection to move forward when you feel stuckHow to know when to keep going, or when to walk awayThe one piece of advice for moms deciding between a 9-to-5 and their own businessChapters00:00 Navigating the Messy Middle of Entrepreneurship01:32 Realities of Motherhood and Business05:47 The Challenge of Balancing Time and Ambition10:16 Overcoming Internal and External Challenges14:11 Defining Success in the Messy Middle18:16 Facing Fears and Self-Doubt20:33 Knowing When to Persevere or Pivot23:06 Advice for Moms: 9 to 5 vs. Entrepreneurship🎙️ ABOUT THE GUEST:Amantle Kanyuchi is a business coach helping women navigate the real-life challenges of entrepreneurship. Find out more about Coach Amantle: www.coachamantle.com and subscribe to her newsletter: https://t.ly/TP8W-🎧 ABOUT THE MOMENTS PODCAST:The MOMents Podcast is for ambitious working moms building a life that works for both family AND career. Hosted by Madge Booth, we talk honestly about the challenges and triumphs of motherhood, without the filters.📲 FOLLOW US:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moments_omnimedia/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61572218987263LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/moments-omnimedia Website: https://www.momentsmedia.co.za/#mompreneur #mombusiness #momguilt #workingmom #momEntrepreneur #startingabusiness #momlife #parentingpodcast
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What happens after the excitement of starting a business fades and the real work begins? In this episode, Madge sits down with business coach Amantle Kanyuchi to talk honestly about the messy middle, that uncomfortable in-between space where you're no longer a beginner but you're not yet where you want to be.Amantle shares practical wisdom and hard-won insights on navigating self-doubt, slow growth and the unique challenges moms face when building something of their own.In this episode we cover:The harsh realities moms need to understand before starting a businessWhether entrepreneurship is actually harder than staying employedIs it selfish to build something big while your kids are still small?The biggest internal and external challenges in year oneWhat success really looks like before the big wins arriveHow to use data and reflection to move forward when you feel stuckHow to know when to keep going, or when to walk awayThe one piece of advice for moms deciding between a 9-to-5 and their own businessChapters00:00 Navigating the Messy Middle of Entrepreneurship01:32 Realities of Motherhood and Business05:47 The Challenge of Balancing Time and Ambition10:16 Overcoming Internal and External Challenges14:11 Defining Success in the Messy Middle18:16 Facing Fears and Self-Doubt20:33 Knowing When to Persevere or Pivot23:06 Advice for Moms: 9 to 5 vs. Entrepreneurship🎙️ ABOUT THE GUEST:Amantle Kanyuchi is a business coach helping women navigate the real-life challenges of entrepreneurship. Find out more about Coach Amantle: www.coachamantle.com and subscribe to her newsletter: https://t.ly/TP8W-🎧 ABOUT THE MOMENTS PODCAST:The MOMents Podcast is for ambitious working moms building a life that works for both family AND career. Hosted by Madge Booth, we talk honestly about the challenges and triumphs of motherhood, without the filters.📲 FOLLOW US:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moments_omnimedia/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61572218987263LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/moments-omnimedia Website: https://www.momentsmedia.co.za/#mompreneur #mombusiness #momguilt #workingmom #momEntrepreneur #startingabusiness #momlife #parentingpodcast
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Is It Selfish to Build Big While Your Kids Are Small, Or Is That Just Mom Guilt Talking?
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