Running a Business during School Holidays

Summary: In this episode of the Building a Mumpire podcast, Leah discusses the challenges of balancing motherhood and running a business during school holidays. She acknowledges the importance of spending time with her son while also needing to work and make money. Leah shares her struggles with finding suitable programs for her son during the holidays and the impact it has on her routine. She emphasises the need to be kind to oneself and find a balance between work and family. Leah also expresses her desire to restructure her business to better accommodate school holidays in the future. Key Takeaways: School holidays can disrupt the routine and structure of running a business as a mother. It is important to be kind to oneself and understand that not everything will go according to plan during school holidays. Finding a balance between work and family is crucial, and it may require reevaluating client relationships to align with personal values. Timestamp 0:00:00 Introduction to the Building a Mumpire podcast 0:00:45 School holidays can be challenging for working mums 0:02:14 Need to redefine routine and boundaries during school holidays 0:03:42 Limited options for preteens during school holidays 0:06:59 Striving to take time off during school holidays 0:09:13 Trying to find a balance between work and family time 0:10:33 Be kind to yourself and learn from each school holiday 0:12:49 Seek clients who understand the importance of family time 0:13:26 Request for tips and suggestions for working during school holidays