Yin and Yang: How do you balance work and family?
I had my third baby shortly after our launch and I also did a one-year business course that same year. So there are times or seasons that either family or the business demands more of my time, but genuinely I just do what I can when I can. I book in some work hours with the hubby when I need to and I have a schedule I work off to try to keep life balanced.
The drive: What challenges have you overcome?
Nothing big…so far, but I think being new to this, there is a real fear of failure that I keep needing to let go of and just continue to jump in.
For better or worse: What are the pros and cons of running your own business?
I love that I get to choose when I work; I can work a massive amount, a little or none at all in a day. I can be home with my three children, have family time and adjust my schedule to say yes to whatever I want. I’ve also loved having friends help and work with me along the way.
However, on the flip side, sometimes keeping balance and flow gets hard, along with self-motivation and accountability (I do miss – and loved – having a boss). Removing pressure like that is hard for me to completely forget in home hours but I guess that was there also when I had a job.
Hopes and dreams: What next?
I would love to release more stickers, premixed rollers and more tools to replace all of the chemicals in our homes.
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