Send us a textWhat if you were a small business owner, about to have a baby, and had no idea how to keep your business running while taking time off to focus on your family?In this episode of Women and Money: The Shit We Don’t Talk About, we are joined by Audrey Hutnick, founder of Small Wave Consulting, who specializes in helping women entrepreneurs create business strategies that work for life’s big transitions—like maternity leave. We talk through the real struggles women business owners face when planning for parental leave, from the stress of stepping away to the guilt of putting yourself first.Whether you’re a new mom, a business owner, or someone juggling caregiving responsibilities, this episode is your go-to guide for making bold moves that support both your business and your family goals.Episode Highlights and Timestamps:00:00 Intro and Personal Reflections00:13 Challenges of Taking Time Off as a Business Owner00:47 Vision and Aspirations for Time Off02:00 Introducing Audrey and Her Expertise05:07 Audrey's Background and Small Wave Consulting07:02 Planning for Maternity Leave18:44 Emotional and Physical Shifts Post-Maternity21:04 Starting a New Business During Maternity LeaveGot a unique financial story to share? Whether it’s about crushing debt, building wealth, an unexpected windfall, or just a wild money moment, we want to hear it! Or are you a professional who helps women with money? If you’re a financial coach, attorney, CPA, or work in any area that empowers women financially, we’d love to hear from you too! Your story could inspire our community of women. Fill out our intake form here!Follow & connect with us!Facebook PageFacebook groupInstagramTikTokLinkedInYouTubeFollow & connect with Audrey!Website-Follow & connect with us! Website Facebook Page Facebook group Instagram TikTok LinkedIn YouTube Reddit Resources Have questions? Click this to check out our expert Q&A for tips from industry experts, tailored to help women address their most common financial concerns. Subscribe to our newsletter to receive financial tips delivered weekly here! Explore our free guides to help you on your financial journey

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