Running a business and being an okay parent with Kate Toon

Summary:Kate Toon joins Leah on the Building a Mumpire podcast to discuss the realities of being a mom and building a successful business. Kate shares her journey of starting her business while pregnant and the challenges she faced along the way. She emphasises the importance of managing expectations and finding a balance between being a mom and a business owner. Kate also talks about her book, "Six Figures in School Hours," which provides practical advice for running a successful business while still being a good parent. Key Takeaways: Building a successful business and being a good parent requires managing expectations and finding a balance. Accept that some days will be challenging and not every day will be fun. Embrace your unique qualities and be authentic in your business. Family is short, so prioritise spending time with your children while they are young. Stop comparing yourself to others and focus on your own journey. Summary 0:03:00 Introduction to Kate Toon 0:06:00 Discussion about the book "Six Figures in School Hours" 0:08:30 Creating your own definition of success 0:10:02 Accepting that you can't have it all at the same time 0:10:45 Reality of balancing career/business and family 0:11:16 Feeling overwhelmed with too much to do 0:11:08 Importance of working hard and smart in business 0:13:39 Kate's reason for starting her own business 0:14:13 Leah's reason for starting her own business 0:15:08 Kate's simple why for her business 0:16:00 The importance of predictability and enjoying life 0:17:43 Confusing stress and anxiety with excitement in business 0:18:59 Reflecting on past choices and the desire for an easier life 0:19:27 Advice for other moms starting a business 0:20:22 Stop comparing yourself to others 0:21:15 Embrace and be true to your unique self 0:21:15 Importance of cherishing time with children 0:23:16 Balancing being a parent and a business owner 0:25:17 Milestones in the business journey 0:27:44 Proud moment of involving son in the business 0:30:14 Motivation on tough days 0:31:09 Using a to-do list strategy 0:31:54 Accepting good and bad days 0:32:00 Dealing with anxiety and depression 0:31:54 Real conversations about being a mom and running a business 0:33:29 Spreading out goals and managing time expectations 0:35:07 Accepting that some days will be great and some will be shitty