Growing Pains |  Where Business Owners Come to Plan Maternity Leave

You Never Really Come Back From Maternity Leave

20 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Over the years of supporting hundreds of business-owning moms, I’ve noticed a truth no one wants to say out loud: the version of you that existed be...

Motherhood Isn’t a Side Note with The Millionaire Mother, Cait Scudder

13 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We’re told not to make any big business decisions postpartum. But what if that’s actually when everything becomes the most clear?In today’s conv...

How to Take a Second Maternity Leave in Your Business

06 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Planning a second maternity leave isn’t just a repeat. It’s a whole new equation.You’re already a mom. You’re already running a business. And ...

What if Motherhood Didn’t Require You to Suffer? with Heather Chauvin

30 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

There was a moment in this conversation with Heather Chauvin that stopped me in my tracks. She said, “If you’re not going to create space for how ...

How Didiana De La Osa Took a Real Maternity Leave Without Pausing Her Mission

23 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

When Didiana De La Osa joined my maternity leave program, she was pregnant, growing a mission-driven business, and determined to take real time off af...

$10K Weeks, Two Kids, and No Childcare with Leah Gervais

16 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Leah Gervais makes $10,000 a week, and she does it while staying home full-time with her two boys in New York City. In this conversation, she shares w...

What No One Tells You About Postpartum Mental Health with Dr. Emily Guarnotta

09 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Some moms know they’re struggling postpartum. Others just feel “off” but don’t know why.I brought on Dr. Emily Guarnotta, a licensed clinical ...

How Janea Kannett Launched a Diaper Bag Brand in the Middle of Postpartum and Toddler Chaos

02 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

When Janea Kannett couldn’t find a diaper bag that actually worked for her, she designed one herself. She was in the thick of postpartum anxiety, wi...

Healing Your Gut for a Stronger Pregnancy, Postpartum, and CEO Life with Bridgitte Mallinson, MS RDN

25 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

When I first met Bridgitte Mallinson, MS, RDN, I knew I needed to bring her voice to Growing Pains. Bridgitte is the founder and CEO of GutPersonal, a...

How Deborah Collazo Planned Maternity Leave Across Two Businesses

20 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

When Deborah Collazo first started planning her self-employed maternity leave, she was overwhelmed. She was convinced she’d either have to shut down...

Taking the Shame Out of Your Finances with Tiffany Vogel

11 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What if getting a handle on your business finances didn’t have to feel so heavy?In this episode, I’m joined by financial coach Tiffany Vogel, who ...

Let This Be the Beginning – Maternity Leave Roadmap #30

06 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If you’ve made it here, you’ve done something powerful. You’ve committed to rethinking what maternity leave can look like as a business owner.In...

Flexibility Is the Plan – Maternity Leave Roadmap #29

04 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

When you're building a plan for maternity leave, it’s easy to assume that once it’s in place, it’s set in stone. But the truth is, your nee...

Protect Your Energy While Prepping for Leave – Maternity Leave Roadmap #28

02 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What if growth didn’t have to be loud, measurable, or tied to a to-do list?In this reflective episode of the Maternity Leave Roadmap series, I’m s...

Choose Your Anchor Activity – Maternity Leave Roadmap #27

30 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

When your whole life is shifting, you need something that keeps you grounded. That’s what an anchor activity is for.In this episode of the Maternity...

Working on Maternity Leave – Maternity Leave Roadmap #26

28 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Some people want to fully unplug during maternity leave. Others feel pulled to work, and that doesn’t have to be a bad thing.In this episode of the ...

Train People How to Treat You – Maternity Leave Roadmap #25

26 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Boundaries aren't just about protecting your time. They are about teaching others what to expect from you.In this episode of the Maternity Leave ...

5 Boundaries to Set Before Baby Comes – Maternity Leave Roadmap #24

23 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The closer you get to maternity leave, the more valuable your time and energy become. And the only way to protect both is with boundaries.In this epis...

The Power of Community and Intuition – Maternity Leave Roadmap #23

21 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It’s easy to feel like you should have a village around you during motherhood and business. But what happens when that village doesn’t show up?In ...

The Identity Shift of Motherhood and Business – Maternity Leave Roadmap #22

19 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The biggest shift in your maternity leave plan isn’t logistical. It’s personal.In this episode of the Maternity Leave Roadmap series, I’m sharin...

The Frontload Fallacy – Maternity Leave Roadmap #21

16 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

You’ve probably heard it before: just get everything done before baby comes. But what if trying to frontload your entire business is actually settin...

Block a Day to Implement – Maternity Leave Roadmap #20

14 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

You’ve done the planning. Now it’s time to actually start building.In this episode of the Maternity Leave Roadmap series, we’re entering the imp...

The Only 3 Problems in Your Business – Maternity Leave Roadmap #19

12 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

By now, you’ve probably uncovered a few areas in your business that need support. But what if diagnosing the real problem was simpler than you think...

Audit Your Finances Before Leave – Maternity Leave Roadmap #18

09 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

You don’t need to sell more to afford your leave. You need to start with the money you already have.In this episode of the Maternity Leave Roadmap s...

Should I Get Insurance? – Maternity Leave Roadmap #17

07 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Most business owners wait until something goes wrong before they think about insurance. But when you’re planning maternity leave, thinking ahead is ...

What Does My State Offer? – Maternity Leave Roadmap #16

05 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

One of the biggest questions I get from self-employed moms planning their maternity leave is: Does my state offer anything to help?In this episode of ...

Schedule a Beat for Yourself – Maternity Leave Roadmap #15

02 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

There’s so much talk about prepping your business for leave, but what about you?In this episode of the Maternity Leave Roadmap series, I’m invitin...

Create Your One-Page Leave Plan – Maternity Leave Roadmap #14

30 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

There’s a moment in your leave planning process where things shift from ideas to action. This is that moment.In this episode of the Maternity Leave ...

How to Tell Your Clients You're Pregnant – Maternity Leave Roadmap #13

28 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If just the thought of telling your clients you're pregnant makes your stomach drop, you're not imagining it. This is one of the trickiest p...

Give Your Team the Baton – Maternity Leave Roadmap #12

25 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Delegation isn’t just about handing off a task. It’s about trusting someone to run with it, even if they do it differently than you would.In this ...

Find Your Leading Indicators – Maternity Leave Roadmap #11

23 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

When something in your business feels “off,” the answer is usually upstream.In this episode of the Maternity Leave Roadmap series, we’re talking...

Track Your Business Like a Coach – Maternity Leave Roadmap #10

21 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

You can’t manage what you don’t measure, and when you’re preparing to step away from your business, your data becomes one of your most powerful ...

Design Your Perfect Week – Maternity Leave Roadmap #9

18 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If you’re ending your weeks exhausted and wondering, Why did that feel so hard?—this is your sign to pause and reassess.In this episode of the Mat...

Block and Tackle Like a CEO – Maternity Leave Roadmap #8

16 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

You soon won’t have the bandwidth you used to. That’s not a weakness—it’s a turning point.In this episode of the Maternity Leave Roadmap serie...

The 4 Core Systems Every Business Needs – Maternity Leave Roadmap #7

14 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Most founders are stuck in the weeds not because they’re doing something wrong—but because their business is missing a system.In this episode of t...

Build Your Central Source of Truth – Maternity Leave Roadmap #6

11 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Most team breakdowns don’t happen because of bad intentions—they happen because no one knows where to find what they need.In this episode of the M...

How to Delegate with Clarity – Maternity Leave Roadmap #5

09 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Want to delegate with confidence before baby comes? It starts with one simple habit.In this episode #5 of the Maternity Leave Roadmap series, we’re ...

What Can You Afford to Outsource? – Maternity Leave Roadmap #4

07 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

When it comes to maternity leave planning, one of the biggest mindset blocks I see is this: “I don’t know if I can afford to get help.”In episod...

Practice Taking Time Off – Maternity Leave Roadmap #3

04 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We don’t build confidence by hoping things will go well—we build it through practice.In this episode #3 of the Maternity Leave Roadmap series, we’...

How to Make Time to Plan Your Leave – Maternity Leave Roadmap #2

02 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Making time to plan your maternity leave doesn’t require a big life overhaul. You just need one focused habit.Welcome back to the Maternity Leave Ro...

Welcome to The Maternity Leave Roadmap Series

31 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the start of the Maternity Leave Roadmap series. This is the beginning of something big.If you're a self-employed mom who’s thinking...

When Grace Becomes an Excuse + Big Changes Coming to the Podcast

26 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

“Give yourself grace.” It’s a phrase we hear all the time—especially in motherhood and entrepreneurship. But what happens when that grace quie...

Creating Connection Through Podcasting with Amanda Bennett

08 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What if podcasting could transform not only your business but also your motherhood journey? In this episode, I chat with Amanda Bennett, a podcast gue...

Holistic Healing for Moms and Babies with Jessica Reynolds

01 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ready to take control of your health during pregnancy and beyond? In this episode, I sit down with Jessica Reynolds, a registered physiotherapist and ...

Can Your Tradition Be To Have No Tradition?

25 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Are traditions helping you connect—or just piling on the stress? In this episode, I explore the evolving nature of holiday traditions and why lettin...

Using Conflict as Opportunity with Kyle & Sara Wester

18 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What if conflict wasn’t something to avoid but a powerful opportunity to grow closer? In this episode, I sit down with Kyle and Sara Wester, two inc...

Letting Go of Traditions That Don't Serve You

11 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever felt trapped by traditions that no longer feel meaningful? Join me in this episode to explore the power of letting go and creating space...

Rewriting the Rules of Career and Success with Kacia Ghetmiri

04 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Are you ready to challenge the traditional path to success? In this episode, Kacia Ghetmiri joins me to share her inspiring journey of redefining what...

Building a Business as a Military Spouse and Mom with Dylan Jahraus

27 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What does it take to scale a business while raising a family and navigating the challenges of military life? In this episode, Dylan Jahraus shares her...

Turning Challenges into Strengths with Emily Sereno

20 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What happens when life throws unexpected challenges while you're building your dream business? In this heartfelt episode, I sit down with Emily S...

Cracking the Code of Household Harmony with Kelly Hubbell

13 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ever feel like managing a household is a full-time job? Kelly Hubbell, founder of Sage Haus, joins me today to dive into the world of home management ...

Taking the Leap of Faith

06 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever felt like home was somewhere unexpected? In this episode, I’m sharing a personal journey of navigating life’s detours, from moving s...

Building Sustainable Success in Your Business with Eleanor Beaton

30 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Are you a driven entrepreneur mom struggling to balance it all? Eleanor Beaton, award-winning entrepreneur, author, business coach, and founder of Saf...

Empowering Births at Home with Samm Magpie

23 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ever wondered what it's like to bring new life into the world in the comfort of your own home? Today I sit down with my longtime friend and exper...

Crafting Copy That Connects with Jenny Roth

16 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Struggling to make your words resonate with your audience? In this episode, copywriting expert Jenny Roth reveals the secrets to creating compelling c...

How Naming My Son Revealed a Key to Scaling My Business

09 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that naming my son taught me one of the biggest lessons in business? In this episode of the Growing Pains Podcast, I’m diving into the ...

Creating Time Freedom as a Mompreneur with Meridith McCarty

02 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ever wonder how some moms manage to run a thriving business while raising a family without burning out? I sat down with Time Freedom Coach, Meredith M...

Money Archetypes and Financial Empowerment for Women with Michelle Cooper

25 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ever wondered how your "money story" influences your financial decisions? In this episode, I dive deep with Michelle Cooper, a financial str...

Navigate Maternity Leave Without Putting Your Business on Hold

18 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Are you a mom-to-be wondering how to navigate maternity leave without putting your business on hold? In this episode, I share my hard-earned wisdom on...

Copywriting Secrets Revealed with Joanne Homestead

11 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Are you struggling to effectively communicate your business message and connect with your audience? Joanne Homestead, Email Copywriter, and Holistic C...

Authentic Visibility in Business with Laura Sinclair

04 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Are you ready to step into the spotlight and make your business shine? Laura Sinclair, a seasoned Business and Marketing Mentor, shares her journey of...

Harnessing Lunar and Menstrual Cycles with Jessica Snyder

28 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How do natural cycles influence your productivity and energy levels? Jessica Snyder, personal growth and transformation coach, joins me in this episod...

How to Diagnose Problems in Your Business

21 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Are you struggling to pinpoint what's holding your business back? Discover a simple yet powerful framework for diagnosing and solving problems in...

Nourishing Your Body and Soul With Kim Shapira

14 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Do you struggle to maintain a healthy relationship with food while juggling parenthood and entrepreneurship? Kim Shapira joins me this week to dish ou...

The Power of Pausing with Melanie Chandruang

07 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What if taking a break could make you a better entrepreneur and mom? In this episode, Melanie Chandruang shares her powerful journey of pausing her th...

Turning Inward vs Outward with Carol Szuky

31 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Are you constantly looking outward for answers in your business and motherhood journey? Carol Szuky, a multi-passionate entrepreneur and mother of fou...

Transforming Team Dynamics Through Retreats

24 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What if you could transform your team’s productivity and cohesion with just one well-planned retreat? On this episode, I’m pulling back the curtai...

Overcoming Self-Doubt and Building Confidence with Angela Masciulli

17 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Feeling stuck in self-doubt as a mom and business owner? This episode is your confidence boost! Today I sit down with Angela Masciulli, a confidence c...

Avoiding Burnout in Mompreneurship with Jenna Rykiel

10 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Are you on the brink of burnout while trying to balance your business ambitions and the demands of parenthood? Today, I sit down with Jenna Rykiel, a ...

Growing a Business and Raising Kids with Laura Berens

03 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join me as I talk with Laura Berens, the founder of Love & Fit. Laura turned her postpartum needs into a pioneering activewear line featuring mois...

Finding Harmony in Business and Family Life with Tanya Alvarez

26 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Struggling to balance a thriving business and a bustling family life? Tanya Alvarez, founder of Owners Up joins us today for an awe-inspiring episode ...

Uprooting Your Family

19 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Summer vacation can make balancing a home, business, and kids feel chaotic. But today I'm sharing how to turn this time into rejuvenation and str...

Thriving as a Parent and Entrepreneur with Taylor McMaster

12 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Balancing business ownership with parenthood can feel like juggling flaming swords, but Taylor McMaster has turned it into an art form. In this episod...

When Does Grace Become an Excuse? with Meredith Noble

05 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Balancing business and motherhood is no easy feat, but it’s a journey filled with profound insights and surprising rewards. Today I'm joined by...

From Classroom to Real Estate Leader with Rosemary Lewis

29 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Rosemary Lewis joins us in this episode to share how an elementary school teacher can become a powerhouse in real estate and community leadership. We ...

Growing a Business and a Family with Rachel Azagury

22 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Embark on a journey of growth and transformation as we welcome Rachel Azagury, a cherished friend and client, to share her experiences of navigating f...

What to Do When Your Kids Are Out of School

15 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Summer's here, and for parentpreneurs, the juggle is real. In the thick of sunscreen-slathered days and impromptu popsicle breaks, I'll let ...

Why Doing Things Differently Bring the Most Success? with Holly Haynes

08 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Embark on a heartfelt journey with Holly Haynes as we navigate the tumultuous yet rewarding synergy of entrepreneurship and motherhood. Holly brings t...

Playbook for Parenthood and Entrepreneurship with Amy Buchan Siegfried

01 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Amy Buchan Siegfried joins us today to share her playbook for combining the worlds of parenthood and entrepreneurship. She offers a goldmine of strate...

Leaping from Corporate to CEO with Natalie Gingrich

24 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever wondered what it would really take to leave the corporate world and build a business that reflects your true values? If so, today’s ep...

How to Not Resent Your Kids

17 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Mastering Intentional Marketing and Intentional Parenting with Alise Lucero

10 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I’m so excited to share today’s episode with you because it’s packed with real-life insights about juggling business, family, and everything in ...

Becka Payne

03 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 Huma...

Amy Jordan

27 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Amy Jordan is a visionary Pilates entrepreneur, inventor, and proud mother of two. Transforming her Hollywood career in 2012, she founded WundaBar Pil...

Meg Casebolt

20 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Meg Casebolt is the founder of Love At First Search, an agency singularly devoted to helping online businesses get found in search results (like Googl...

The Struggle with Giving Up Control

15 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this special solo episode, I delve into the universal struggle of relinquishing control, particularly poignant for high-achieving women navigating ...

Donna Cheung

06 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Donna Cheung and her husband Nouver are both local-born Canadians with family legacies from Hong Kong and Malaysia. They have 2 sons Silas and Elias a...

Kyrie Blaney

28 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Kyrie Blaney, a dynamic entrepreneur, confidence coach, and motivational speaker, is a true powerhouse in empowering women. Through her businesses and...

Taryn Sowa

21 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Joining us today is Taryn Sowa, a seasoned podcast producer and growth strategist with a passion for optimizing every aspect of the podcasting journey...

Amanda McKinney

14 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Amanda McKinney is a recognized Accountability Coach, and author of Amazon Best Seller: Why Not You? An Accidental Entrepreneur’s Guide To Success, ...

Martine Williams

07 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Martine Williams, a seasoned mompreneur, began her journey in a small town with dreams of a fairy-tale life alongside her high school crush. However, ...

Karlyn Ankrom

31 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Karlyn Ankrom is a wife, mom, and the founder and lead strategist of Oh Snap! Social. Karlyn is also the creator of the Fan Firestarter Framework, a n...

Emily Wiseman

24 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Emily Wiseman, a Certified Fitness and Nutrition Coach with over 14 years of experience and a B.A. in Athletic Training, is on a mission to empower mo...

Joseph and Crystal Gruber

17 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Joseph and Crystal Gruber are the dedicated founders of Our Outpost, fueled by a mission to cultivate an authentic Catholic Culture in the contemporar...

Dan Englander

10 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Dan Englander is the CEO and Founder of Sales Schema, where he leads a team that helps marketing agencies with new business efforts, and the host of T...

Dave and Karine Ruel

03 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Dave and Karine, the dynamic couple behind Academie Altitude, co-own a thriving coaching business in the French market. As proud owners of Academie Al...

Desiree Martinez

27 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Desiree Martinez is a YouTuber, Podcaster, author, award-winning social media creative content creator, and advocate for Women Creators. She has worke...

Jordan Langdon

20 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Jordan Langdon is married and a mother of 3. She is the Executive Director of Families of Character - a non-profit organization that empowers & eq...

Nicole Trick Steinbach

13 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Nicole Trick Steinbach is the Founder of Trick Steinbach LLC, the host of the Celebrate Brave podcast, and an International Bravery Coach. She helps w...

Alessandra Pollina

06 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Alessandra Pollina is the founder of Quotable Media Co., a PR and media agency which works to elevate women-led brands and produces Quotable: A Female...