Ep. 7 - Ain't No Rest for the Women

Ep. 8 - Life Before Baby

This week's episode explores life before baby and compares the challenges and adjustments of parenthood, including adapting to new routines, balancing work and family, maintaining sanity and fulfillment, and navigating a small business with a child.

Ep. 7 - Ain't No Rest for the Women

The conversation covers the challenges of motherhood, the importance of establishing a routine for a baby's sleep, the experience of taking the baby to her first big event, the topic of co-sleeping, the significance of daddy delight, personal experiences of Mother's Day, and a discussion on craft fairs and their role in market testing for small businesses. The conversation covers topics such as flexibility in expectations, starting small and growing, navigating craft fairs and markets, understanding market tiers and pricing, personal stories and relationships, building vendor relationships, dealing with trauma and inspiration, navigating personal relationships, market research and product placement, and overcoming self-doubt and comparison. The conversation delves into the challenges of navigating craft fair rejections and acceptances, as well as the impact of sleep routines on new parents. It also highlights the importance of acclimating babies to their cribs and creating a familiar sleep environment.

Ep. 6 - Feeding a Business & a Baby

Mom Topic: The struggles and challenges that come with breastfeeding and feeding your baby. Business Topic: What it is like to maintain a small business, and all that goes into it, and the stigma around the ease of starting a business.

Ep. 5 - Beef & Debrief #1

In this episode, Anna and Jessica introduce the concept of a monthly listeners' episode 'Beef and Debrief.' Takeaways * Dealing with grandparents' feeding habits * Pricing and selling handmade items. Researching clientele is crucial for pricing * Parenting pressure can lead to guilt and anxiety * Business growth requires patience and market research

Ep. 4 - Hello? You're New To This!

The mommy topic covers the emotional and physical adjustments of new motherhood, the role of the partner, and the need for open communication and understanding. The small business topic covers strategies for maintaining momentum when starting out. Takeaways * Mommy wins and daddy delights are important milestones and moments of joy in early motherhood. * Open communication and understanding between partners are crucial for navigating the challenges of early motherhood. New motherhood brings significant changes and challenges. * Maintaining momentum in a small business requires strategic planning and adaptability.