05 | My Journey as a Mama In Biz! [Part 4]; Streamlining Your Business for Motherhood; Hard Lessons Learned in Balancing Baby and Business

Mama In Biz | The Podcast for Mama Business Owners

In this episode of the Mama In Biz podcast, host Rebecca Schor shares her personal journey of balancing motherhood with her thriving wedding photography business. Rebecca, a seasoned wedding photographer and business coach, talks about the challenges she faced with her premature son's health issues, postpartum depression, and managing her business without prior preparation for maternity leave. She emphasizes the need for establishing support systems, such as the Mama In Biz Facebook community, and automating business processes for expecting mothers and entrepreneurs. Through her story, she offers actionable tips and strategies she's learned during her transition into motherhood to achieve a balanced and thriving business-life blend.

00:00 Introduction to Mama In Biz Community

00:36 Welcome to the Mama In Biz Podcast

01:17 Rebecca's Journey to Motherhood and Business

03:18 Challenges of Balancing Business and Newborn

04:02 Practical Tips for Streamlining Your Business

12:38 The Importance of Planning for Maternity Leave

13:13 Creating a Supportive Community for Mama Entrepreneurs

19:03 Navigating Client Expectations During Personal Challenges

28:33 The Role of Therapy and Mental Health Support

32:02 Steps to Simplify and Automate Your Business

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45:04 The Benefits of Raising Prices and Reducing Workload

49:49 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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