Parenting. Just that one word is enough to make your shoulders tighten, isn't it? In this episode, I sit down with Randi Crawford — certified life coach, speaker, author, and mom — to talk honestly about what it actually takes to raise kids who can handle life when you're not there to fix it for them. Randi spent years coaching young women before she realized the real work needed to happen one generation up — with the moms. What she found, over and over, was that the struggle these girls were experiencing traced directly back to one thing: parents who loved their kids so much they were accidentally getting in the way. We talk about why confidence can't be handed to a child through compliments, how social media has quietly eroded the trust moms have in their own instincts, and why the line between love and control is thinner than most of us want to admit. My own kids are 16 and 19 at the time of this recording. More than once during this conversation, I had to pause and sit with some honest self-reflection. I think you will too. If you're a mom and a woman entrepreneur, this one will speak to you in more ways than one. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN Why confidence is built through action — not compliments — and what that means for how we show up for our kids How social media has gaslit an entire generation of moms out of trusting their own gut The difference between helping your child and robbing them of something essential Why independence is the actual goal of parenting — and what stepping back actually looks like in practice How the lessons Randi teaches about raising resilient kids mirror what we work through every day in business CONNECT WITH RANDI CRAWFORD Website: https://www.randicrawfordcoaching.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/randicrawfordcoaching TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@randicrawfordcoaching ABOUT RANDI CRAWFORD Meet Randi Crawford, a life coach, speaker, and mom redefining resilience for the next generation. A certified life coach, author, and former co-founder of Women First HealthCare, a pioneering public company that reached over 10 million women, Randi brings candor, humor, and hard truths to modern parenting and life in general. Known for her no-BS, zero-victim approach, she helps parents stop over-helping, start connecting, and raise capable—not coddled—kids. Her mission: less fixing, more resilience. Less fear, more confidence. Because fear raises fragile kids. Connection raises resilient ones. READY TO BUILD YOUR CONFIDENCE? Book a free 15-min call with Sarah to talk about where you are in your business and see if working together feels right. Schedule here: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=13047670&appointmentType=34706781 FREE GIFT FROM SARAH Get Sarah's Freedom Calculator and discover how much your business needs to make to finally be free. Download at https://sarahwalton.com/freedom LEARN FROM SARAH Explore Sarah's online courses and free resources to start building your business with confidence. Online Courses: https://sarahwalton.com/online-courses Free Resources: https://sarahwalton.com/free-resources CONNECT WITH SARAH Website: https://sarahwalton.com/podcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheSarahWalton Instagram: https://instagram.com/thesarahwalton ABOUT SARAH WALTON Sarah Walton is a business coach, podcast host, and mentor who helps women entrepreneurs build businesses they love. She's the creator of the Abundance Academy, The Art of Receiving, and the Game On Girlfriend® podcast. Sarah's mission is to put more money in the hands of more women while teaching authentic, heart-centered business strategies. RELATED GAME ON GIRLFRIEND® EPISODES YOU'LL LOVE Episode 320: The Confidence Habit: Small Wins That Change Everything with Jen Mueller — https://sarahwalton.com/building-confidence-small-wins-jen-mueller/ Episode 50: The Power of Grit — and YES, You Can Learn It — https://sarahwalton.com/grit/ Episode 300: 300 Episodes — What I've Learned About Consistency, Confidence, and Refusing to Quit — https://sarahwalton.com/dreams-in-progress-300-episodes/ LOVE THE SHOW? LEAVE US A REVIEW! Thank you so much for listening. I'm honored that you're here and would be grateful if you could leave a quick review on Apple Podcasts by clicking here, scrolling to the bottom, and clicking "Write a review." Your reviews help other women entrepreneurs find the show and get the support they need to build businesses they love. Thank you for being part of the Game On Girlfriend® community! (If you're not sure how to leave a review, you can watch this quick tutorial.)
