Baby, Bump, & Business

Taking the Leap: Lessons for Creative Moms Balancing Business & Motherhood (Podcast Ep. 20)

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Introduction

In this episode of Baby Bump & Business, host Bee sits down with Brittany Wages, a photographer, mom, and mom entrepreneur, to discuss the realities of balancing motherhood with a creative career. Brittany shares her journey from planning for parenthood to navigating maternity leave, adjusting to life with a newborn, and finding support through childcare solutions, offering practical insights for working moms and creative entrepreneurs.

They discuss:

• managing motherhood while building a creative business
• navigating maternity leave and postpartum adjustments
• the importance of childcare solutions and support systems for mom entrepreneurs
• setting boundaries and embracing flexibility in both work and family life
• giving yourself grace during the transformative journey of motherhood

This conversation highlights the challenges, triumphs, and resilience of mom entrepreneurs, providing guidance and inspiration for women balancing family, creativity, and career.

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Key Takeaways

  • Support systems are vital for new mothers.
  • Creativity can be found in everyday moments with children.
  • Birth plans may not go as expected; flexibility is key.
  • Preeclampsia and other complications can arise unexpectedly.
  • It’s okay to mourn the loss of your previous self.
  • Embracing the present moment is essential for new moms.

Guest Bio

Brittany Wages is an Atlanta-based photographer, artist, mother, gardener, and community organizer. Her commercial work focuses on food, lifestyle, and portraits, and her personal “work” is always centered on human connections.

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  2. The Hidden Cost of Business
  3. Unexpected Disruption That Changed My Business and Motherhood Forever
  4. Letting Go of Control in Motherhood & Business
  5. Built a Multi-Industry Business While Navigating Motherhood

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