Stop checking your email while you’re at the playground

Here’s my story: In November 2020, I had a panic attack on my kitchen floor. My 3-year-old daughter brought me water and told me everything would be okay. That was not OK.

I knew something had to change.

What I’ve Learned (the HARD way)

Running a business while raising kids is hard. Most advice pretends it isn’t or ignored that fact. I’ve spent the last few years figuring out how to build a business that actually supports my family life instead of competing with it.

I want to make the most of the years I have when they’re little and still mostly at home.

Today, I’m president of the PTA. We don’t do summer camp because I can step away from my business to spend that time my family. When we’re together, my phone stays off.

And my business keeps running.

This didn’t happen by accident. It happened because I learned to build systems I could trust and, more importantly, developed the confidence to actually step away.

What I’m Working On

I’m not here to sell you on the dream of passive income or 4-hour work weeks. I’m figuring out how to run a business that generates real income while being present for the people who matter most to me.

Some things I’m experimenting with:

• Building systems that work even when I’m not perfect at following them
• Finding the balance between being available to clients and available to my family
• Being intentional about the type of clients I take on
• Growing my business without feeling the need to constantly engage with social media

What I’ve learned so far:

• Small, consistent changes compound into big life changes
• Systems don’t work unless you trust them to work
• The goal isn’t to work less—it’s to work with intention
• Every parent solopreneur feels like they’re doing it wrong (you’re not)

What You’ll Learn Here

I share what I’m learning about building a business that supports family life. Not perfect strategies from someone who has it all figured out, but real experiments from someone in the trenches with you.

You’ll find:

• Stories about what’s working (and what isn’t) in my business
• Frameworks I use to stay focused on what matters
• The mindset shifts that let me step away without everything falling apart
• Honest takes on the challenges of solopreneur parenting

This isn’t about becoming more productive. It’s about creating the space in your life for the things that matter. It’s about building confidence that your business can thrive without your constant presence.