#EP77 - The Advice I Wish I Heard Before Leaving My 9–5 And Becoming A Mum Entrepreneur
The Business Mum Compass: Helping new mum entrepreneurs beat impostor syndrome, build confidence and grow with purpose.Show Notes
What if the reason you haven’t left your job yet isn’t lack of strategy—but fear disguised as “needing a better plan”? If you’ve been thinking about quitting your job but feel stuck waiting for the “right time,” listen to #EP76 and to this note to my youngest self, it speaks directly to you. The truth is, most mum entrepreneurs overestimate how prepared they need to be and underestimate the emotional and financial challenges that come with making a big leap. This conversation reframes what it really takes to move forward and become a mum in business. You will: Gain clarity on why mindset matters more than having a perfect plan Understand why support and community can accelerate your growth and reduce doubt
Press play to hear the honest advice you need before making your next big move and start building the courage to take action now. + The throughline is community: we don’t do 2026 alone. We set the table, take off the mask, and learn how to overcome impostor syndrome, move through self-doubt, and show up online with confidence. If you’re in Sydney, come sit with us on May 28th at the Bonnibel Hotel. Get your tickets here: https://events.humanitix.com/from-mum-mode-to-ceo-mode-how-women-build-empires-while-raising-children? And if you’re not local, don’t worry—I’ll be creating more moments throughout 2026 for us to connect, both in person and virtually. But remember, you always have a seat at the Business Mum Compass table. + SIGN UP TO THE BUSINESS MUM COMPASS Newsletter : https://mailchi.mp/11e3ae1e8bfb/lucky-last-sign-up + FOLLOW THE PODCAST on Instagram + This podcast is for mum entrepreneurs, mum in business and women in business who start their business and want to build confidence, overcome limiting beliefs, impostor syndrome and fear of being seen so they can confidently sell their knowledge online with purpose.
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