The Growing Pains Podcast Alyson Caffrey

Embark on a heartfelt journey with Holly Haynes as we navigate the tumultuous yet rewarding synergy of entrepreneurship and motherhood. Holly brings to the table her profound experience of molding a seven-figure business with the clay of corporate strategy, all while nurturing her twin girls and sustaining a full-time corporate career. This episode is a treasure chest brimming with wisdom on how to intertwine the delicate threads of your work and life tapestry, and an uplifting testament to the beauty of being unique in the business realm.

Holly is a Business Strategist, helping female entrepreneurs grow to multi-6-figures without relying on social algorithms. With 20 years of business consulting experience, including Fortune 500 companies, she built her own 7-figure business while working full-time. Now, she runs her strategic coaching business, the Crush the Rush Planner company, and hosts the Crush the Rush podcast.

Topics covered in this episode:
Holly's journey of starting her business while raising twin daughters.The importance of creating a supportive community.Involving children in the entrepreneurial journey.Exploring different scheduling and productivity techniques.Consistency and the challenges of maintaining a podcast.Embracing doing things differently.CONNECT WITH HOLLY:
https://www.hollymariehaynes.com/
https://www.instagram.com/thehollymariehaynes

CEO Week Challenge https://www.hollymariehaynes.com/ceoweek
Crush the Rush Podcast series https://www.hollymariehaynes.com/social
RESOURCES FROM ALYSON:

The Kid-Proof Business Checklist
https://alysoncaffrey.com/checklist

Maternity Leave Planning Guide
https://www.mastermaternityleave.com/plan

Amy Buchan Siegfried joins us today to share her playbook for combining the worlds of parenthood and entrepreneurship. She offers a goldmine of strategies for integrating the demanding schedules of both her family and business life, showing that it's possible to succeed at both without losing our sanity—or our sense of humor. This episode is for every parent out there playing construction trucks with one hand and penning business plans with the other.

Amy, Co-Founder and CEO of Last Night's Game, is a TEDx speaker and third-generation entrepreneur. Despite a short-lived athletic career, her love for sports has been integral to her professional journey. With a background in marketing, partnerships, and public relations, she offers a global sports perspective. Whether engaging with the entrepreneurship community nationwide or teaching her toddler about sports and small talk, Amy's passion is unmistakable.

Topics covered in this episode:
The story behind starting Last Night's Game.Challenges of balancing motherhood and running a business.Importance of being present in both family life and business.How entrepreneurial thinking can be applied to academia.The importance of grit in leadership, sports, parenting, and business.Finding balance and focusing on what really mattersCONNECT WITH AMY:
https://lastnightsgame.com/
https://www.instagram.com/lastnightsgame/
https://www.facebook.com/lastnightsgame
RESOURCES FROM ALYSON:

The Kid-Proof Business Checklist
https://alysoncaffrey.com/checklist

Maternity Leave Planning Guide
https://www.mastermaternityleave.com/plan

Natalie Gingrich is the founder of The Ops Authority, where she certifies and mentors women who leverage their natural skillset of operations. During her 15 years in corporate, she honed her expertise in human resources, project management, and people leadership. After ending her corporate career as an executive Chief of Staff, Natalie strategically supported small businesses with holistic operations. With great success, she combined her skills, experience, and intellectual property and created the Director of Operations Certification. This allows other females to develop their careers as high-level operators and earn the title, value, and respect they dream of.

CONNECT WITH NATALIE:
https://theopsauthority.com/
https://www.facebook.com/theopsauthority
https://www.instagram.com/theopsauthority/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/certified-director-of-operations/
https://theopsauthority.com/podcast/

Join Natalie's Ops Insiders Facebook Group:
https://www.opsinsiders.com/ 
RESOURCES FROM ALYSON:

The Kid-Proof Business Checklist
https://alysoncaffrey.com/checklist

Maternity Leave Planning Guide
https://www.mastermaternityleave.com/plan

In this episode, I'm diving into a topic that might make some listeners uncomfortable: parental resentment. As a mom myself, I know firsthand how challenging it can be to balance the demands of raising kids with personal and professional aspirations. I share my own struggles and insights, emphasizing the importance of reframing our perspectives and embracing growth. By acknowledging our emotions and creating space in our lives, we can navigate the complexities of parenthood with greater ease. 

Join me as I explore how to cultivate a more harmonious relationship between being a parent and pursuing our dreams.
RESOURCES FROM ALYSON:

The Kid-Proof Business Checklist
https://alysoncaffrey.com/checklist

Maternity Leave Planning Guide
https://www.mastermaternityleave.com/plan

Alise Lucero is a VP of Client Success with over 15 years of experience in marketing alternative investments. Her career was jump-started by a valuable introduction that led to her first job at Dividend Capital, where she learned the importance of collaboration between marketing and sales. Under the mentorship of leaders like Cherie Fournier, she embraced the mindset of thinking bigger and overcoming obstacles.

In October 2021, Alise seized the opportunity to join Marketing Intent, where she helps financial services clients overcome challenges, align sales and marketing efforts, and foster firm growth. She finds fulfillment in assisting clients and colleagues alike, driven by the satisfaction of overcoming obstacles and facilitating success. At Marketing Intent, Alise embodies a client-centric, collaborative, and responsive approach, dedicated to advancing marketing initiatives with intent.

CONNECT WITH ALISE:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/aliselucero/
https://www.instagram.com/alise_lucero/
https://marketingintent.com/
RESOURCES FROM ALYSON:

The Kid-Proof Business Checklist
https://alysoncaffrey.com/checklist

Maternity Leave Planning Guide
https://www.mastermaternityleave.com/plan

Becka Payne is a dedicated mom of three girls, blending SoCal roots with Northern Colorado charm since 2005. Armed with a degree in Sociology and Human Development & Family Studies from Colorado State University, she joyfully navigates family life with her husband, daughters, and rescue pups.

Beyond her vibrant family, Becka excels as a senior pediatric sleep consultant, extending her expertise to tired families in Northern Colorado and beyond. Specializing in personalized sleep plans, she guides parents globally through sleep training journeys, ensuring restful nights for all. With accolades like the 2023 Best of NOCO Personal Consulting Services award and being a contender for Best Home-Based Business of the Year, trust Becka to nurture your family's sleep needs with care and expertise.

CONNECT WITH BECKA:
http://facebook.com/SleeperTeacherBecka
https://www.instagram.com/nomore.payneful.nights/
http://facebook.com/sleeperteachers
https://www.instagram.com/sleeperteachers/
RESOURCES FROM ALYSON:

The Kid-Proof Business Checklist
https://alysoncaffrey.com/checklist

Maternity Leave Planning Guide
https://www.mastermaternityleave.com/plan