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A Mama's Guide To Balancing Parenthood & Working From Home Coffee, 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: https://balancedbizmama.com.au

  1. 3 DAYS AGO

    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 buy. They scroll. In this episode, I’m breaking down why clarity converts better than trying to be clever, what confusion is actually costing you in your business, and how to simplify your messaging so people instantly get it. What I cover in this episode: Why we overcomplicate our messaging (even when we’re trying to do the right thing) What confusing messaging is actually costing you in sales, referrals and energy What’s happening in your client’s brain when your messaging isn’t clear The three things your messaging needs to communicate immediately Where most people overcomplicate their content, offers and bios The fears that keep you hiding behind “clever” wording How to simplify your messaging without losing depth or credibility A simple clarity audit you can use straight away If this episode made you realise your messaging might be overcomplicated, send me a DM on Instagram @‌balancedbizmama and tell me what you’re simplifying. Links + Resources→ Come say hi on Instagram: @‌balancedbizmama→ Book in a 1:1 mentoring session→ Join The Balanced Biz Mama Circle (monthly coaching + community for mums in business)→ Subscribe to never miss an episode! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    26 min

  2. 26 MAR

    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 the reality of doing it without a strong support system. What I loved about this conversation is how honest it is. Because burnout doesn’t just happen “out there” in corporate jobs, it can happen in our businesses too. Especially when we’re juggling everything, putting pressure on ourselves, and trying to make it all work. Inside this episode, we talk about: how burnout actually develops (and why it doesn’t come out of nowhere) the early warning signs most mums notice but push past anyway the invisible pressure we put on ourselves (and how it adds to the load) why boundaries feel hard — and where to start if they do simple ways to reduce stress before it builds into something bigger the difference between demands vs resources (and why that matters) how to create support when you feel like you’re doing it all alone “stick to the plan, not the mood” — and how to actually apply that in real life This conversation is practical, honest, and grounded in real-life experience. If you’ve been feeling stretched, reactive, overwhelmed, or like you’re constantly trying to keep up… this episode will help you take a step back and look at what actually needs to shift. Links + Resources→ Connect with Sophie on Instagram: @‌sophieandersoncoach or LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/sophanderson/ or on InsightTimer: https://insighttimer.com/sophieandersoncoach→ Check out her website: www.sophieanderson.au→ Come say hi on Instagram: @‌balancedbizmama→ Join The Balanced Biz Mama Circle (monthly coaching + community for mums in business)→ Subscribe to never miss an episode! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    43 min

  3. 22 MAR

    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 aligns and you suddenly have unlimited time, energy and support. That season simply doesn’t exist. I’ve built my business in the in-between moments — around kids, around work, around seasons that were messy, chaotic and far from ideal. And right now? I’m in a season of growth and expansion… while also having less time than ever. So this episode is about what happens when you stop waiting — and start building with what you actually have. Inside this episode, I’m talking about: the “perfect seasons” we convince ourselves we need before we start why life doesn’t calm down… it just changes shape what waiting is actually costing you (time, money, confidence and more) how every season comes with both constraints and advantages why your business is allowed to evolve alongside your life simple reframes to shift you out of “I can’t right now” thinking what it actually looks like to build in hard or high-capacity seasons how to stop waiting for perfect and start building something now This isn’t about ignoring your reality or pretending things are easy. It’s about being honest about your capacity — and still choosing to move forward in a way that works for your life right now. Because this season — the one you’re in — is the only one you actually have. And it’s enough. Links + Resources→ Come say hi on Instagram: @‌balancedbizmama→ Book in a 1:1 mentoring session→ Join The Balanced Biz Mama Circle (monthly coaching + community for mums in business)→ Subscribe to never miss an episode! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    16 min

  4. 11 MAR

    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 the personal development world, what led her to write her first two books, and why becoming a mum made her even more determined not to lose her sense of self. From there, the conversation explores how motherhood can magnify the mental load, reshape time and capacity, and force women to rethink how they work, rest and relate to themselves. Tash also unpacks Human Design in a refreshingly practical way, not as something rigid or overwhelming, but as a framework for understanding energy, self-trust and how to work in ways that feel more sustainable. Inside this episode, we talk about: why so many women feel themselves disappear into motherhood the grief and adjustment that can come with becoming a mum while still wanting more for yourself balancing a 9–5, a business, and parenting without falling into hustle culture using Human Design as a grounded tool for self-awareness and course correction how to work with your energy instead of constantly forcing yourself why self-trust matters more than any business strategy eldest daughter energy, over-responsibility, people-pleasing and boundary work what to do when you feel the pull to start a business but life doesn’t look “perfect” yet This episode is especially powerful for mums who are trying to hold onto themselves while navigating motherhood, or for women building a business in the margins of real life rather than in big, uninterrupted blocks of time. Links + Resources→ Connect with Tash on Instagram: @‌tash_leam or TikTok: @‌tash_leam→ Check out her website: www.tashleam.com→ Come say hi on Instagram: @‌balancedbizmama→ Join The Balanced Biz Mama Circle (monthly coaching + community for mums in business)→ Subscribe to never miss an episode! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    41 min

  5. 7 MAR

    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 women in business actually works. Because the biggest opportunities in my business haven’t come from algorithms, ads, or clever marketing strategies, they’ve come from women. Women who refer me. Women who speak my name in rooms where it matters. Women who champion my work when I’m not there to see it. In this episode, I unpack why community isn’t just a feel-good concept, instead it’s a powerful business strategy that creates long-term sustainability and growth. I talk about: Why community creates longevity in business How referrals and reputation grow when women support each other The difference between genuine support and performative support What it actually looks like to champion another woman’s work Why generosity builds stronger business networks than transactional networking How mums in business can build meaningful community even with limited time and capacity I also share practical ways you can start building this kind of community yourself, through referrals, introductions, amplification, testimonials and genuine celebration of other women’s success. Because when women support women, we don’t lose, we multiply. And when we build businesses within communities that champion each other, we create something far more powerful than individual success — we create longevity. Links + Resources→ Come say hi on Instagram: @‌balancedbizmama→ Book in a 1:1 mentoring session→ Join The Balanced Biz Mama Circle (monthly coaching + community for mums in business)→ Subscribe to never miss an episode! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    18 min

  6. 27 FEB

    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 is sustainable. I talk about why so many of us treat boundaries like a “nice-to-have” instead of recognising them as business infrastructure — and how that quietly costs us. Inside this episode, I unpack: Why boundaries aren’t just about protecting your peace — they’re about protecting your profit How poor boundaries create codependency instead of professionalism The real revenue cost of scope creep and overdelivering Why strong boundaries actually create a better client experience The essential boundaries every mum in business needs (availability, scope, communication, revisions, payment and timelines) How to state boundaries clearly and confidently — without apologising And then we go deeper. Because underneath most weak boundaries isn’t incompetence. It’s guilt. The guilt mums feel for not being constantly available. The guilt for not working like we did before kids. The guilt for protecting school pick-up time. The guilt for charging properly. The guilt for saying no. This episode is about separating guilt from strategy — and recognising that protecting your capacity is not selfish. It’s responsible leadership. Boundaries don’t make you difficult. They make your business sustainable. Links + Resources→ Come say hi on Instagram: @‌balancedbizmama→ Book in a 1:1 mentoring session→ Join The Balanced Biz Mama Circle (monthly coaching + community for mums in business)→ Subscribe to never miss an episode! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    17 min

  7. 17 FEB

    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 capable. After my toddler dropped his nap, I found myself thinking, “I used to be able to do so much more.” And that’s when it clicked. My skills haven’t disappeared. My knowledge hasn’t evaporated. What’s changed is my available time, energy and mental bandwidth. In this episode, I talk about: The difference between capability (your skill and competence) and capacity (your available bandwidth) Why capacity naturally shifts in motherhood and different life seasons The danger of the “but I used to…” comparison trap Why reduced output does not mean reduced competence How to build your business around your real capacity instead of fighting it The freedom that comes from accepting your season instead of resisting it This conversation is especially for the mum who feels like she’s not doing as much as she once did… and is quietly questioning herself because of it. You are not less skilled.You are not less competent.You are not behind. You are working within a different set of constraints. And the fact that you’re still building, serving and showing up? That’s proof of your capability, not evidence against it. Links + Resources→ Come say hi on Instagram: @‌balancedbizmama→ Book in a 1:1 mentoring session→ Join The Balanced Biz Mama Circle (monthly coaching + community for mums in business)→ Subscribe to never miss an episode! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    17 min

  8. 10 FEB

    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 feels unsettled, not because anything is wrong, but because something big is changing. I unpack what we actually lose when we step into motherhood and business, not just time or freedom, but whole versions of ourselves. The careers we left. The safety of being a beginner. The simplicity of being one thing instead of many. We talk about why this kind of grief doesn’t always look like sadness, but shows up as restlessness, tightness, overwhelm, or nervous system shutdown. And why identity shifts aren’t just emotional reactions, instead they’re physical, embodied experiences. I also explore the internal conflict so many mums carry: The devoted mother The ambitious business owner The woman you were before kids The woman you’re becoming And why the goal isn’t to choose between them, rather it’s integration. This episode dives into how operating against your natural way of working can deepen that sense of disorientation, and how part of becoming who you’re meant to be is relearning your own rhythm, decision-making style, and energy. We finish with what integration actually looks like in real life: not balance, not perfection, but allowing all parts of you to coexist without apology. If you’ve ever felt like you don’t fully recognise yourself anymore, this conversation is for you. Links + Resources→ Come say hi on Instagram: @‌balancedbizmama→ Book in a 1:1 mentoring session→ Join The Balanced Biz Mama Circle (monthly coaching + community for mums in business)→ Subscribe to never miss an episode! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    17 min
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A Mama's Guide To Balancing Parenthood & Working From Home Coffee, 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: https://balancedbizmama.com.au

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