Here's How I'm Planning for Maternity Leave (and Getting Ahead in Podcast Content) [Ep. 145]

 
 

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Here’s what to expect from this episode:

If you haven't heard me talk about this already, I am currently pregnant and due with our second daughter on April 22nd. Soo many of you have asked me, "Are you going to take leave?" And the answer is YES. Hell yes.

My experience with my first maternity leave was when I was still in the classroom, and it was definitely a driving force in why I started my business. I remember the first day I dropped her at daycare; I can still feel that awful pit in my stomach and so many tears...from me.

I didn't have a choice with my first daughter, but now that I have my own online business, things are going to look a lot different.

I know a lot of people in the online space who are not taking any kind of maternity leave, and it's totally their choice, but, goodness, I really encourage you to take SOME kind of leave. I know it might seem overwhelming, but it IS possible with some prep work, even if you're a one person show.

And even if you have no plans to go on maternity or paternity leave, this episode will still be helpful for you in case you ever decide to take a planned leave for a vacation or just some time away from your business and podcast.

So today, I'm talking you through my tentative plan and how I'm planning for maternity leave when it comes to client work, my online course and digital product side of my business, and my podcast (spoiler: you can still expect weekly episodes). I'm also sharing some tips from YOU all when planning for an extended leave as an entrepreneur.

Stay tuned to hear how it actually goes! I am going into this leave telling myself that I'm going to listen to my body and my mind, and there may be certain little things that I ease back into sooner than 3 months if I'm ready. But I'm really looking forward to enjoying those precious early days with our new baby girl.

Topics covered:

  • How I'm planning for maternity leave and my tentative plan

  • The strategy call that helped me map out my general business and marketing plan

  • All the prep that's gone into supporting my retainer clients

  • How I've prepped my podcast to continue to support my business

  • YOUR best tips for extended leaves as an entrepreneur

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