The Journey to Honest Motherhood in Life and Business with Libby Ward

In this episode, Laura sits down with content creator, maternal wellness advocate, and author Libby Ward to talk about what it really looks like to be honest about motherhood—both online and behind the scenes. They explore the pressure women feel to “get it right,” the impact of societal expectations, and why being radically honest with yourself is the starting point for everything—from parenting to business. This conversation is equal parts validating and empowering, especially for women navigating motherhood, ambition, and identity all at once.  In this episode you will hear:00:52 – Libby’s background and how she started sharing online02:14 – Life as a first responder spouse + default parenting04:03 – What life looked like in 2020 when she began creating content06:25 – Why honesty in motherhood felt “not allowed”09:51 – Growing a platform + the unexpected emotional weight10:14 – The reality of sudden visibility and being known online13:32 – Radical honesty: knowing your capacity and limits14:42 – Why there is no “arrival” in motherhood or business16:23 – The Rubik’s Cube metaphor for problem-solving19:34 – How Libby resources and supports herself daily21:53 – Returning to honesty as a daily practice24:18 – Personal responsibility vs. systemic pressures26:33 – Why self-blame is a waste of energy28:30 – “Delegate, let go, move on” mindset29:05 – Fear of showing up online as a business owner31:49 – Why not showing up costs you more than you think40:02 – Final advice: be yourself and stop overthinking Libby's Links:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/libbyward/Website: https://libbyward.com/Facebook: www.facebook.com/libbywardofficialGet your copy of Honest Motherhood: https://libbyward.com/honest-motherhood-bookJoin This Mother Means Business : www.thismothermeansbusiness.com Laura's Links:• Website • Laura's Instagram • LJSocial Instagram  • LinkedIn • Facebook • Pinterest • TikTok