Show Notes
This week nearly broke us. Between daycare chaos, burnout, building a business with two young kids, and trying to hold it all together… something had to change.
In this episode, we’re getting real about: the messy moment that pushed us to the edge the reality of daycare (and why it’s not working for so many families) taking space, burnout, and what happens when you finally stop why we rebuilt everything and launched The Village Co. 2.0
This isn’t a polished business story.
It’s the messy middle, the part no one talks about. And it’s exactly where this next chapter starts. If you’re building something, raising kids, or just trying to keep your head above water… this one’s for you.
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About Us We’re Nikki & Soph, the founders behind The Village Co.a platform rethinking how families find support. Built in the chaos of real life, not boardrooms.
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