Why Every Mom Needs a Village: Birth, Postpartum, & Building a Support System

Why Every Mom Needs a Village: Birth, Postpartum, & Building a Support System

In this episode of The Mompreneur Collective, I sit down with Dr. Alayna Clark, Owner of Birth Acadiana Chiropractic, and Host of the Birth Acadiana Podcast, for an honest conversation about birth, postpartum recovery, motherhood, and what it really takes to build a business that supports your life. We share our own birth stories and the unexpected challenges that followed; From preeclampsia, C-sections, episiotomies, and breastfeeding struggles to difficult postpartum recoveries and the physical healing aspect of it that many moms aren't prepared for. We laugh about how even the best birth plans(even the laminated ones😆) don't always go as expected and why preparing for multiple possibilities matters. We explore the importance of preparing not just for labor, but for postpartum too. We talk about the wealth of resources available to support moms and babies, the power of education in helping women feel informed and empowered, and how understanding your options can completely transform your birth experience(like it did for me💛). Beyond birth and postpartum, our conversation expands into the realities of mompreneur life. We discuss mom guilt, burnout, building trust in others, and the importance of creating a support system that allows you to thrive. We also talk about redefining success, making intentional choices that align with your values, and letting go of the belief that you should be able to do it all alone. If you've ever struggled with asking for help, felt overwhelmed by the demands of motherhood and entrepreneurship, or wondered how to create more support in your life, this episode is for you. Because the truth is: you were never meant to do motherhood alone.🫶🏻 Learn More/Connect with Guest:  BirthAcadianaChiro.com [https://www.birthacadianachiro.com/] Follow Birth Acadiana Chiropractic on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/birthacadianachiro/] Follow Dr.Alayna Clark on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/dralaynaclark/] Follow Birth Acadiana on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/birthacadiana] Thank you for listening. Your support means the world to me. Here are all the ways to connect with me and follow what's going on in my world: JamieSmithCoaching.com [https://jamiesmithcoaching.com/] Jamie Smith Coaching on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/jamiesmithlifecoaching/] Jamie Smith Coaching on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/JamieSmithLifeCoachingLLC/] Follow Jamie on Facebook @JamieSmithMompreneur [https://www.facebook.com/jamiesmithmompreneur/] Connect with Jamie on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamiesmithlifecoaching/]

Success Looks Different In Every Season

Motherhood & entrepreneurship both require us to constantly evolve. The challenge is learning how to embrace the season we're in instead of comparing ourselves to who we used to be. In this episode of The Mompreneur Collective, I sit down with Owner of Collab Beauty Lounge, Taylor Credeur, to talk about the many seasons of motherhood and how they've shaped her business journey. From building her business with one child to leading a thriving team while raising two children, she shares how her priorities, schedule, leadership style, and definition of success have shifted over time.  We discuss the sacrifices that sometimes come with choosing presence over productivity, why every season requires something different from us, and the importance of giving ourselves grace as our lives and businesses evolve. We also dive into delegation, building a supportive team, creating systems that support your family, setting boundaries, and the reality that moms were never meant to do it all alone.  This conversation is a reminder that growth doesn't always have to feel like expansion...sometimes growth looks like slowing down, adjusting your expectations, and honoring what matters most right now.  If you're navigating a season of change, feeling stretched between motherhood and business, or wondering how to balance ambition with presence, this episode is for you.  Because the season you're in wont last forever and neither will the version of you that's moving through it. 💛 Connect with Guest/Support Their Business: Follow Collab Beauty Lounge on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/collab.beautylounge/] Follow Collab Beauty Lounge on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/theesthilafayette] Book a Service with Collab Beauty Lounge [https://www.vagaro.com/cblounge/book-now?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQPOTM2NjE5NzQzMzkyNDU5AAGn4UUgLXfbA63J_zPePd9295ABexTdTbDL0Nir9JKhsz7AlvT-chTnW8fR1cc_aem_NulCCGpF6I7EVNZD7Xaz_Q] Thank you for listening. Your support means the world to me. Here are all the ways to connect with me and follow what's going on in my world: JamieSmithCoaching.com [https://jamiesmithcoaching.com/] Jamie Smith Coaching on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/jamiesmithlifecoaching/] Jamie Smith Coaching on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/JamieSmithLifeCoachingLLC/] Follow Jamie on Facebook @JamieSmithMompreneur [https://www.facebook.com/jamiesmithmompreneur/] Connect with Jamie on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamiesmithlifecoaching/]

Intentional Living: The Freedom of Living Aligned with Your Values

In this episode of The Mompreneur Collective, we're talking about what it really looks like to build a life and business aligned with your values instead of constantly chasing hustle, pressure, and unrealistic expectations.  I sit down with a fellow mompreneur and piano school owner, Jaime Varner, whose business grew from teaching just 10 students to impacting thousands through music, creativity, and intentional leadership. Together we talk about the powerful work of discovering your personal, family, and company values, and how living in alignment with them can completely transform the way you lead, parent, connect, and define success.  We dive into: * How values work can reduce burnout, stress, and overwhelm * Defining "enough" for yourself as a mom and entrepreneur  * Letting go of the pressure to be everything to everyone  * The "pull" so many feel between work and wanting to be present at home * Creating deeper connection with your kids at home and your team at work  * Building a company culture rooted in shared values  * Following your joy and passion and not letting others put you in a box  This conversation is a reminder that success doesn't have to look like exhaustion. When you get intentional about what truly matters to you, you can stop feeling like you're stuck on the hamster wheel and start building a life that feels aligned.  If you've been craving more fulfillment, balance, connection, or clarity in this season of motherhood and entrepreneurship, this episode is for you.  Connect with Our Guest Jaime: Follow Jaime on Instagram  [https://www.instagram.com/jaime_varner/] Follow The Piano Place on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/thepianoplace/] Thank you for listening. Your support means the world to me. Here are all the ways to connect with me and follow what's going on in my world: JamieSmithCoaching.com [https://jamiesmithcoaching.com/] Jamie Smith Coaching on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/jamiesmithlifecoaching/] Jamie Smith Coaching on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/JamieSmithLifeCoachingLLC/] Follow Jamie on Facebook @JamieSmithMompreneur [https://www.facebook.com/jamiesmithmompreneur/] Connect with Jamie on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamiesmithlifecoaching/]

The AND Life: Building a Business AND Being a Present Mom

In this solo episode of The Mompreneur Collective, your host and fellow mompreneur ; Life & Business Coach, Jamie Smith, is sharing her own story. The mindset shifts, beliefs she adopted, and lessons that shaped her journey. From corporate burnout to building a business while raising her daughter, she opens up about the identity shift that comes with entrepreneurship and the pressure so many moms feel to choose between their dreams and their families.  This episode dives deep into: * The mindset shifts that will help you achieve your goals * Why "Why not me?" changed everything * The philosophy of "The AND Life" * Letting go of perfectionism and overthinking * Discovering your niche and evolving your brand * The guilt so many working moms carry * Redefining success for yourself in a way that feels good * Balancing motherhood & ambition without losing yourself * Creating a business and a life that feels aligned  If you've ever felt torn between being present for your family and pursuing your purpose, this episode will remind you that you're not alone and that you were never meant to choose.  Because you can raise humans AND build something meaningful. ✨ Thank you for listening. Your support means the world to me. Here are all the ways to connect with me and follow what's going on in my world: JamieSmithCoaching.com [https://jamiesmithcoaching.com/] Jamie Smith Coaching on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/jamiesmithlifecoaching/] Jamie Smith Coaching on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/JamieSmithLifeCoachingLLC/] Follow Jamie on Facebook @JamieSmithMompreneur [https://www.facebook.com/jamiesmithmompreneur/] Connect with Jamie on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamiesmithlifecoaching/]

Postpartum to Purpose: Building a Business That Serves Moms & Believes in Community Over Competition

In this episode of The Mompreneur Collective, we're diving into what it really looks like to rebuild yourself after motherhood and how purpose can meet you in the most unexpected ways. After a difficult postpartum season filled with anxiety, isolation, and fear of judgement, today's guest Taylor Vallot, Owner of Rowe & Co. Play Studio, found herself craving something more. She missed working, she wanted to contribute, and she wanted to feel like herself again. And everything shifted when she walked into a children's play studio with her son and for the first time felt safe, seen, and not judged as a new mom.  That moment sparked something in her and led her to begin her entrepreneurial journey of creating a space of her very own for moms to have those same comforting feelings she had.  We get real about:  * The challenges of postpartum and motherhood identity shifts  * Building a business with no roadmap, just figuring it out one step at a time * Learning balance and boundaries the hard way * Redefining success as simply doing your best  * Why community matters more than competition in business This episode is a reminder that you're allowed to have a purpose outside of motherhood and that there is room for all of us to succeed.  If you've ever felt the pull for something more, this conversation will meet you right where you are.💛 Learn More/Follow Rowe & Co. Play Studio: Roweandcoplaystudio.com [https://www.roweandcoplaystudio.com/about] Follow on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/roweandcoplaystudio/] Follow on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556659441825] Thank you for listening. Your support means the world to me. Here are all the ways to connect with me and follow what's going on in my world: JamieSmithCoaching.com [https://jamiesmithcoaching.com/] Jamie Smith Coaching on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/jamiesmithlifecoaching/] Jamie Smith Coaching on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/JamieSmithLifeCoachingLLC/] Follow Jamie on Facebook @JamieSmithMompreneur [https://www.facebook.com/jamiesmithmompreneur/] Connect with Jamie on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamiesmithlifecoaching/]