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Coffee, Clients & Naptime
by Sarah Maree
A Mama's Guide To Balancing Parenthood & Working From HomeCoffee, Clients, and Naptime, the ultimate podcast for ambitious parents ready to build a fulfilling business while raising their families. Hosted by Sarah Maree - mother, entrepreneur, and mentor with 15 years of experience in building successful businesses.Learn how to find your balance between business and your family, creating your dream life during naptime, or in those precious in-between moments when you're a work from home parent. We share practical tools and proven methods to help you transition from overwhelmed to running a successful business on your own terms.If you're a parent looking to replace the 9-to-5 with flexibility, freedom, and purpose, this podcast is for you. This is the support you need to create the life you’ve always dreamed of - for yourself and your family.So, grab your coffee, and let’s make it happen! Follow along on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/balancedbizmama/ Visit us online:http
Episodes
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Human Design, Boundaries & The Cost of Saying Yes
Every yes costs something. Every single one, without exception. But most of us, when we say yes, are evaluating whether the opportunity is good. Not whether we have the capacity to carry it well. And somewhere between the yes and the actual doing of the thing, we discover the cost. This episode...
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AI Noise, Your Human Design & Why Discernment Is the New Strategy
Something is shifting in the online space right now. Not in a new-trend-to-keep-up-with kind of way. In a something-is-actually-changing-about-how-this-all-works kind of way. And if your business has been feeling heavy, scattered, or like you're doing a lot but nothing is quite landing, this...
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Naptime Chats: Mental Load, Minimalism & Why Less Gets You Further
What if the answer to feeling overwhelmed in your business wasn't doing more... but doing less? In this Naptime Chat, I'm joined by Saskia Mardi, also known as The Business Minimalist. Saskia is a systems strategist, ClickUp consultant and mentor who helps business owners simplify the backend of...
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Glass Balls, Capacity & Why I Took a Step Back
I've been gone for just over a month. No episodes, no announcement, radio silence. If you've been wondering what happened, this episode is me telling you. I had two big business conferences back to back. A season of significant client work. Family priorities that needed my full attention. And...
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Ambition, Presence in Motherhood & the Tension of Holding Both
This one's a little different. My youngest has about 20 months left at home before he starts school. And this week, with my business growing and opportunities coming in, the push and pull of wanting to be present and wanting to build has been loud. Really loud. So instead of a teaching episode,...
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Gratitude, Ambition & Wanting More Without the Guilt
You're grateful. You really are. And yet there's this quiet, persistent wanting sitting underneath it all. More income. More space. More identity outside of being mum. More from your business. And then comes the guilt. This episode is for every mum in business who has ever looked at her life and...
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Naptime Chats: Motherhood, Neurodivergence & Building a Business That Actually Fits with Sarah Middleton
In this Naptime Chat, I’m sitting down with Sarah Middleton, founder of Brilliant Little Gems. Sarah is an AuDHD social worker, educator and somatic coach, and this conversation goes into what it really looks like to navigate motherhood, business, and understanding your brain… all at the same…
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Conversions, Clarity & Why People Aren’t Buying
If your offers are good, your content is consistent, and you’re still not seeing the sales you expected… this might be why. It’s not that people don’t want what you’re selling. It’s that they don’t fully understand it. And when someone has to think too hard to figure out what you do, they don’t...
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Naptime Chats: Burnout, Boundaries & Preventing Overwhelm with Sophie Anderson
In this Naptime Chat, I’m joined by burnout prevention coach Sophie Anderson, and this is one of those conversations that so many mums in business need to hear. Sophie shares her journey from working full-time in academia to building her own coaching business, all while navigating motherhood and...
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Stop Waiting, Start Small & Build in the Season You’re In
Today I'm sharing my thoughts on waiting for the "right time" to build your business, because I believe there is no perfect season. Not for starting your business. Not for launching that thing. Not for finally going after what you want. Because there isn’t a version of life where everything…
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Naptime Chats: Motherhood, Human Design & Not Losing Yourself with Tash Leam
In this Naptime Chat episode, I sit down with Tash Leam — author, podcaster, speaker and certified Human Design reader — for a conversation about identity, motherhood, side-hustle seasons, and what it means to stay connected to yourself while raising children. Tash shares how her journey began in...
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Community, Referrals & The Power of Women Supporting Women
In this International Women’s Day episode, I’m talking about something that has had a profound impact on my business over the past few years: community. The 2026 International Women’s Day theme is “Give to Gain,” and honestly, I can’t think of a better way to describe how genuine support between...
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Boundaries, the Client Experience & the Guilt Mums Feel
Today I’m reframing boundaries — not as self-care, not as something you implement once you’re already burnt out, but as a core business skill. Because boundaries don’t just protect your time. They shape your client experience. They influence your revenue. And they determine whether your business…
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Capacity, Capability & The Myth of “I Used To”
Today I’m unpacking something I wish someone had told me years ago: Capacity doesn’t equal capability. Just because I’m capable of doing something doesn’t mean I have the capacity to do it right now. And just because my capacity is reduced in this season doesn’t mean I’ve somehow become less...
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Motherhood, Business & Outgrowing Who You Used to Be
In this episode, I’m talking about the identity shift that happens when you become a mum in business, yep, the one no one really prepares you for. The moment when you look back at who you used to be and realise she doesn’t quite exist anymore. When pride and grief sit side by side. When your body...
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Back to School, Transitions & Finding Your Rhythm Again
Transitions don’t just happen at big milestones. They happen quietly, subtly, and often more often than we expect. In this episode, I’m reflecting on transitions — in motherhood, in business, and in life — and why even positive or expected changes can feel destabilising. Yes, this conversation is...
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Visibility, Confidence & Building a Personal Brand without Burnout
In this episode I’m getting real about visibility, and why it’s often the thing mums in business want to avoid the most. And there’s a reason for that. Visibility without boundaries often leads to burnout. Visibility without a sustainable foundation leads to overwhelm. And visibility before you...
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Capacity, Real Life & the Realities of Building a Sustainable Business
In this episode of Coffee, Clients & Naptime, I’m talking about what it really means to design a sustainable business, not one that looks good on paper or online, but one that actually fits your real life. Last week, I shared why I’m not rushing into January and why pacing yourself matters. This...
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Ambition, Avoiding Burnout & Why I am not rushing into January
January often comes with a lot of noise. Pressure to start strong. Pressure to move fast. Pressure to have it all figured out. In this episode, I’m sharing why I’m intentionally not rushing January, and what a slower, more grounded start to the year looks like for me as a mum in business. This...
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The 2025 Awakening, A Year of Becoming & What Comes Next in 2026
2025 wasn’t just another year for mums in business. It was a year of noticing. Of questioning. Of unlearning what no longer fit and slowly becoming something new. In this final episode for 2025 I’m reflecting on what's being called the Great Awakening of 2025, a collective shift I’ve seen in...
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Naptime Chats: Marketing in 2026, The Three Cs & the Professional Identity Crisis with Tania Fielding
This week I’m joined by the brilliant Tania Fielding from Little Luxe Marketing, a mum of two, ex-corporate marketing director, and now a passionate advocate for women using their skills, experience, and stories to build businesses that feel aligned. Tania’s journey into entrepreneurship started...
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Naptime Chats: Neurofeedback, Emotional Resilience & Your Nervous System with Carlie Byrom
In today’s Naptime Chat, I’m sitting down with Carlie Byrom — mum of three, bookkeeper, and founder of Life Brain Training — to talk about something so many of us feel but rarely get practical support for: our nervous system. Before kids, Carlie worked long days in television. When motherhood…
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Expectations, Workload & Preparing Your Biz for the Holiday Season
The end of the year comes with equal parts excitement, chaos, pressure… and a whole lot of “shoulds” from the online business world. You should unplug completely. You should rest. You should hustle. You should launch. But the truth? Your holiday season is yours to design. In this episode, I’m...
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Naptime Chats: Cycles, Seasons & Finding Flow in Motherhood with Eden Sallenbach
What if your energy dips, motivation crashes, or creative dry spells weren’t signs of failure… but simply your body asking for rest? In this week’s Naptime Chat, I’m joined by Eden Sallenbach, a fertility awareness educator, yoga and Pilates teacher, and former nurse who helps women understand...
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Scarcity, Comparison & Choosing Abundance as a Mum in Business
In today’s episode, I’m talking about something I’ve witnessed far too many times — the scarcity mindset that shows up in mum-led business communities, and the competition-over-collaboration culture that quietly holds us all back. From my very first baby business 15 years ago to the work I do…
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Naptime Chats: Your Inner Critic, Self Belief & The Power of “And” with Jess Soto-Ramirez
If you’ve been trying to “think positive” your way through business while juggling motherhood - and it’s not working - this episode is your exhale. I’m joined by mindset and empowerment coach Jess Soto-Ramirez, and we go deep on doing the real inner work: noticing the negative chatter, naming…
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Working From Home, Mindset & Pricing Your Worth
If you’ve ever looked down at your trackies mid-Zoom and thought, “Who am I to charge that?” then this one’s for you. In today’s episode of Coffee, Clients & Naptime, I break down how to price confidently when your office is the kitchen table and your workday runs between nap times and school...
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Naptime Chats: Work, Motherhood & the Future of Flexible Care with Lauren Perrett
In this episode of Coffee, Clients & Naptime, I sit down with Lauren Perrett, mum of two and the founder of BubbaDesk and Wombee — two purpose-led businesses redefining what work and connection look like for modern mothers. After facing postnatal anxiety and struggling with the idea of being...
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90 Day Sprints, Mum Life & Finding Your Rhythm in Q4
Everyone’s talking about 90 day sprints right now but let’s be real, most of the advice out there was not written with mums in mind. In this episode of Coffee, Clients & Naptime, I’m unpacking: ☕ What 90 day sprints actually are (beyond the buzzwords) ☕ Why they’ve become so popular in the…
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Naptime Chats: The VA Industry, Superannuation & Flexible Work for Mums with Fiona Campbell
In today’s Naptime Chat, I sat down with Fiona Campbell - mama of three, and founder of Thought Penny and the VA Lead Network. Fiona shares how being made redundant while on maternity leave led her to launch her own VA business and how the ripple effect from that one bold move has now created…
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Three Generations of Motherhood: The Modern Mum’s Balancing Act
We carry so much – kids, work/business, expectations, guilt – and sometimes, it feels like we’re dropping all of it. If you've ever looked back at your mum or grandma and thought, “They handled this better,” this episode is for you. In this powerful solo episode, I'm diving into the generational...
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Naptime Chats: Parenting, Emotional Regulation & Resilience with Jacintha Field
This episode is one of those heart-to-hearts I know so many of you are going to feel deep in your bones. I sat down with the incredible Jacintha Field - family and child counsellor, art therapist, founder of Happy Souls Kids, and fellow mum who's built her business from the messiness of real…
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Seasons, Simplifying & Building a Business That Supports You
Ever felt like your business model fit perfectly once… but now feels like a pair of jeans that shrunk in the wash? Yeah, same. In this episode, I’m sharing what it looks like to actually simplify your business so it fits your current season of life - not the one you were in six months ago when...
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Losing Clients, Finding Clarity & Trusting What Is Coming Next
What happens when your client list gets shaken up overnight… without your permission? In this raw episode of Coffee, Clients & Naptime, I’m sharing what happened when two major client relationships ended in the same week - one unexpectedly, and one by choice - and how it sparked a powerful...
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The Story I Should Have Told: Creating a Business That Works for You
Ever feel like your story doesn’t fit the mould? In this raw and reflective solo episode, I’m sharing the business story I didn’t have the courage to tell at a recent event… until now. It’s not polished. It’s not linear. But it’s real. And if you’ve ever felt like your journey doesn’t “count”...
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When Your Partner Just Doesn’t Get It: And How to Shift the Conversation
Ever felt like your partner just doesn’t get it when it comes to your business? Maybe you've heard things like “Are you working again?” or “How much are you even making?” while you’re building your dream between nap times and dinner prep. You’re not alone. In this episode of Coffee, Clients &...
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The Myth of Work/Life Balance: What Mums Really Need Instead
Feeling like balance is just another unreachable ideal? You’re not the only one. This episode is a warm, honest unpacking of what work/life balance really looks like when you're raising little humans and running a business from home. If you’ve ever wondered why the "productivity" advice doesn't...
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The Real Reason You’re Overwhelmed: And What You Can Do About It
That “I can’t keep up” feeling? It’s not because you’re failing - it’s because you’re carrying too much. In this short but impactful episode of Coffee, Clients & Naptime, we’re talking about the real root of overwhelm for mums in business. And it’s not your planner or calendar. And it’s…
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Nap Time Chats: Building Systems, Setting Boundaries, and What’s Really Stealing Your Time - with Vanessa Layton
You don’t have to do it all. And you definitely don’t have to burn out to build a successful business. In this episode of Nap Time Chats, I’m joined by the amazing Vanessa Layton - founder of Profit People Systems and mum of two - who shares how she went from 80-hour weeks and near burnout to...
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EOFY and the Cost of Living: What It's Really Costing Mums in Business
When the cost of living rises, time often becomes the first thing we spend… and for mums in business, that cost is personal. In this episode of Coffee, Clients & Naptime, I'm talking about the invisible weight that creeps in at the end of the financial year. You’re already doing so much, but...
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Naptime Chats: From Postnatal Depression & Burnout to Building a Business that Breathes - with Lauren Hogan
What if the way to grow your business wasn’t through hustle, but through softness, strategy, and systems that honour your life? In this episode of Nap Time Chats, I’m joined by the incredible Lauren Hogan of Hey Lauren, who shares her honest and powerful journey from postnatal depression and...
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You’re Not Behind: Redefining Success for Mums in Business
Feeling like everyone else is racing ahead while you’re barely staying afloat? You’re not behind - you’re just building something real, and you’re doing it your way. In this episode of Coffee, Clients & Naptime, we’re unpacking that “I’m falling behind” feeling - the one that creeps in when you...
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When Business and Motherhood Clash: The Reality of Being the Default Parent
Being the default parent doesn’t just mean doing more, it means you are carrying more, and I see you. In this raw and honest solo episode of Coffee, Clients & Naptime, I’m sharing what it actually feels like when the weight of motherhood, business, and the mental load all crash into each other…
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Naptime Chats: Marketing Made Simple - with Bec Alison
Welcome to Nap Time Chats – the guest series inside Coffee, Clients, and Naptime where I sit down with brilliant business mamas doing things their way. This week I’m chatting with Bec Alison, marketing consultant, mum of two, and the queen of simplifying strategy for time-poor women in business....
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The Mum Guilt Lie: Why You Are Not Failing at Motherhood or Business
You’re not failing - you’re just carrying a lie that was never yours to begin with. In this episode of Coffee, Clients, and Naptime, I’m breaking down The Mum Guilt Lie - that voice in your head telling you you’re not doing enough in business or motherhood. It’s a lie that keeps so many of us...
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Nap Time Chats: AI, Automations & Ditching Burnout - with Brooke Wright
Welcome to Nap Time Chats - the guest episode series inside Coffee, Clients, and Naptime! This week, I’m joined by AI & automation expert Brooke Wright from Wright Way Virtual Solutions. We’re talking all things smarter systems, time-saving tools, and how to use AI without sounding like a robot…
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Goodbye Hustle Culture: You're No Longer Welcome Here Anymore
Is hustle culture keeping you stuck in burnout mode? You’re not alone. In this episode of Coffee, Clients & Naptime, I’m breaking down exactly why the glorified “grind harder” mentality doesn’t work for mums - and how to build something better. We’ll talk about: Why hustle culture is especially...
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A Sneak Peek into my Journey to Becoming a Work-from-home Mama
Welcome to the very first episode of Coffee, Clients, and Naptime! In this intro episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on my journey from sleep-deprived side hustler to full-blown business mama - all while raising babies, navigating self-doubt, and choosing a life that works for me. If you’ve…
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Welcome: A Mama's Guide To Balancing Parenthood & Working From Home
Welcome to a Mama's Guide To Balancing Parenthood & Working From Home! The Coffee, Clients, and Nap-time podcast is for you! Ambitious parents ready to build a fulfilling business while raising their families. Hosted by Sarah Maree—mother, entrepreneur, and mentor with 15 years of experience in...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
A Mama's Guide To Balancing Parenthood & Working From HomeCoffee, Clients, and Naptime, the ultimate podcast for ambitious parents ready to build a fulfilling business while raising their families. Hosted by Sarah Maree - mother, entrepreneur, and mentor with 15 years of experience in building successful businesses.Learn how to find your balance between business and your family, creating your dream life during naptime, or in those precious in-between moments when you're a work from home parent. We share practical tools and proven methods to help you transition from overwhelmed to running a successful business on your own terms.If you're a parent looking to replace the 9-to-5 with flexibility, freedom, and purpose, this podcast is for you. This is the support you need to create the life you’ve always dreamed of - for yourself and your family.So, grab your coffee, and let’s make it happen! Follow along on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/balancedbizmama/ Visit us online:http
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