Quitting Her Job Postpartum: What This Mom Learned About Building a Business Around Nap Time | Saríce Holley episode artwork

EPISODE · Jan 28, 2026 · 39 MIN

Quitting Her Job Postpartum: What This Mom Learned About Building a Business Around Nap Time | Saríce Holley

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How do you take better care of yourself when motherhood, work, and exhaustion have left your running on empty?Saríce Holley helps moms nourish themselves through pregnancy, postpartum, and everyday life, and in this episode we talk about what realistic wellness looks like when motherhood changes your energy, routines, and capacity.What Saríce shares:What taking care of yourself can look like when motherhood has completely changed your energy, routines, and capacityWhy so much wellness advice does not work for moms, especially when it ignores the mental load and stop-start rhythm of real lifeHow she is approaching this season differently with simpler planning, lower pressure, and a focus on harmony over hustleThis stuck with me:When Saríce talks about how so much advice is built for men or for people who are not carrying the mental load of motherhood. It is such an important reminder that mom entrepreneurs need strategies that fit real life, not generic advice that ignores exhaustion, childcare, and the stop-start rhythm of this season.More from Saríce Holley:IG @sariceholleywww.sariceholley.com💡Dive deeper here: www.heybossmama.com/026🍓CONNECT WITH MANOUCHKA Instagram LinkedIn The Mompreneur Space Facebook Group Website👋 WHO AM I?Hey, I’m Manouchka Elefant, a business coach for mompreneurs with 15+ years in marketing. After becoming a mom, I quickly realized that building a business with kids in the mix takes more than ambition. It takes clear strategy, honest support, and the kind of accountability that helps you actually follow through. That’s what led me to create Hey Boss Mama, a space where we talk honestly about business, motherhood, mindset, and what it really takes to stop doubting and start executing. If you’re into real talk, smarter marketing, and support that helps you stop doubting and move forward, hit follow for the latest Hey Boss Mama episodes.Mentioned in this episode:🚨 Ready to Stop Hiding?If you’re tired of doubting yourself, overthinking your visibility, or softening what you really want to say, get early bird access to Cringe to Confident: Five Days to Stop Hiding and Start Showing Up. 🔥 Cringe to Confident: 5 Days Early Bird Discover More Great Podcasts at SwissCast.NetworkThe SwissCast Podcast Network is here to amplify the diverse voices and unique stories of Switzerland—all in English. Whether you're a Swiss local fluent in English, an expat, or simply curious about Swiss culture, SwissCast offers engaging content that speaks directly to you. Our mission is simple: to create a space where Swiss life and English voices connect, bringing you meaningful conversations, expert insights, and compelling stories from all over the country. Our podcast shows are made by, for, or in Switzerland and range from Health, Business, Career, Travel, and more.SwissCast Network Website

Feeling depleted but not sure how to take care of you in the middle of motherhood and business? In this honest conversation, registered dietitian and mom of (almost) two Saríce Holley shares what really happens to your wellness after baby — and how to reclaim it in a way that actually fits your life. From finishing toddler leftovers to quitting her job and launching a business during naptime, Saríce walks us through the pivots, the permission, and the baby steps that helped her find her rhythm again. About our guest: Saríce Holley is a registered dietitian and mom who helps women nourish their bodies for fertility, pregnancy, and postpartum wellness. She’s the creator of Mom Wellness Simplified, a 12-week roadmap for realistic health habits — and host of the podcast Maternity Leave, where she shares real, relatable convos for ambitious moms navigating motherhood, work, and self-care. ✨ Bonus Invite: Feeling the mental weight of everything? Join me on Feb 11 for Collective Exhale — a conversation for moms who are building and holding it all. →Save your FREE seat http://www.heybossmama.com/exhale (www.heybossmama.com/exhale) 🗒️ Full show notes www.heybossmama.com/026 🍓FIND ME ON SOCIAL Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/heybossmama (www.instagram.com/heybossmama) Linkedin: http://www.linkedin.com/in/manouchkaelefant (www.linkedin.com/in/manouchkaelefant) Facebook Community: http://www.facebook.com/groups/heybossmama/ (www.facebook.com/groups/heybossmama) Website: http://www.heybossmama.com (www.HeyBossMama.com) 👋 WHO AM I? Hey, I’m Manouchka — a marketing coach who built a new business in the cracks of motherhood. After becoming a mom, I knew I couldn’t go back to business as usual. I needed a way to grow with clarity, purpose, and limited time. That journey led to Hey Boss Mama — a podcast, a community, and a movement for mompreneurs who want to grow with strategy and joy. If you’re craving real talk, smart marketing, and tools to juggle life and business — you’re in the right place! 💪

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