Tips To Juggle Parenthood and Entrepreneurship

5 Jul 2022 · 32 min
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5 Jul 2022 · 32 min

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Host Ashley Alderson (founder of the Boutique Hub) shares five actionable tips for being both a parent and an entrepreneur. Drawing on her family story (three children, launched Boutique Hub in 2013 when her youngest was a newborn) she emphasizes (1) revisit and clarify your why and life goals so you escape the comparison trap; (2) set firm boundaries and value your time (quality over quantity with family); (3) shift from an entrepreneur to a CEO mindset — time is limited, invest in team and outsource, use a four-list + time‑blocking system; (4) include children in the business to build ownership and empathy; and (5) prioritize communication and alignment with your partner (use the "doorway rule" to avoid bringing work stress home). Episode closes with encouragement, grace for seasonal trade-offs, and calls-to-action to follow/tag on social and visit theboutiquehub.com for show notes.

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