158: What My 5-ish Month Maternity Leave from My Business Was Really Like (the “day in, day out” life on maternity leave, emotional rollercoasters, and changing desires as a new mama!)

Last week we talked about early motherhood from a postpartum life perspective, now let’s talk about those early days from a BUSINESS perspective. I’m sharing all the nitty gritty details of my 5 month maternity leave. (It was about 5 ½ months total - including the time before Colin was actually born, which we’ll get into in this episode!)    On episode #139 (What I Did To Prepare For A 2 ½ Month Maternity Leave As An Online Business Owner), I told you all about how I planned a maternity leave from my business! Well, now maternity leave is over, and Colin is 6 months old!    I’ll be sharing… - What taking so much time away from my business was like - The hilariousness of the early days of my maternity leave while waiting on Colin to be born  - The experience of working a little bit but not “a lot” (because you never really “stop” as a business owner) - 3 ways I’ve built a business that allows for this much time away while still thriving  - How did all my planning actually play out in real life - How much I worked/didn’t work  - What it was like executing a Black Friday sale while on leave (and what I’d do differently next time)  - How my desires for my work life changed when becoming a mom  - My team members review of the leave  - Plus, plenty of random tips for you throughout!    This is in no way a COMPLETE picture of my maternity leave. I wish I could share every important detail, but the truth is… I forget a lot of things and this outline is already 10 pages as it is. I hope you’ll enjoy this casual and very real episode. And, I pray it helps you in some way as you plan time away from your business, whatever that looks like for you!    Links mentioned in the episode: - Get the full show notes for this episode here: https://elizabethmccravy.com/158 Black Friday is coming — the BEST SALE ALL YEAR! If you've been eyeing Showit Templates, Podcast Success Blueprint, or Booked Out Designer, you don't want to miss this. Sign up to get notified about these deals at https://elizabethmccravy.com/BF. Sale starts on November 21, 2025.  Thanks to our sponsor, Christian Healthcare Ministries! CHM is a faith-based, budget-friendly alternative to health insurance— at half the cost. And, you can join anytime! My family has trusted CHM for 5+ years through multiple pregnancies and health needs. With CHM, you’ll save money and know that 100% of eligible bills are shared when medical needs arise. Learn more at elizabethmccravy.com/CHM Over my 9 years of business, I have learned some financial skills the hard way and a few years ago, I developed an an 8 step process I go through at the end of each month. This process helps me know how my business is doing financially, pay myself well and allocate money for things like taxes and expenses. And, it's yours for FREE at https://elizabethmccravy.com/profit 

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