Mixing Babies And Business™

View Details

INTRO: My name is Amy Lynch and in today's solo episode I'm going to be sharing the momentum my activism, advocacy and work behind the scenes of Mixing Babies And Business™ has gained over the past eight years – including the positive and negative experiences I've had bringing my kids into business settings – some stories for inspiration, words of encouragement and practical actions you can begin to take to create social change.

THINGS I TALK ABOUT:

How becoming a remote worker, freelancer and having experience working in PR, media and events prepared me to be comfortable around strangers
The rooms I've been in over the past 18 months, as a result of starting to mix babies and business as a new parent eight years ago
Common themes I've noticed across almost 100 podcast episodes, hosting events, networking, mentoring and speaking with parents
Having my first baby overseas in London, England, joining a startup program and going to networking events in 2016
Relocating to Canada, entering business spaces with a baby, then toddler and pregnant with our second kid in 2018
Advocating for baby change facilities in corporate and education spaces
Hosting my first pop-up events in business incubator spaces
Going from speaking on stages with my kids to advising on pop-up childcare at business events
Creating resources for parents doing flexible and remote work with kids
Transitioning from in person events and meetups to this podcast and virtual village
Previous solo episodes to inspire, encourage and provide practical actions for you during your adventures and experiences with mixing babies and business (EP 45 Baby In The Boardroom Parentpreneur, EP 54 Remote Work With Kids, EP 61 Hosting Events With Kids, EP 70 Pitching And Presenting With Kids, EP 80 Podcasting With Kids)
Get in touch with me (Amy) online at: mixingbabiesandbusiness.com/contact

Season 6 is sponsored by the Mixing Babies And Business Changemaker Program – for people who want to do things differently, create an impact and advocate for primary caregivers and their families along the way: mixingbabiesandbusiness.com/changemaker- Amy Lynch (+ Family)
Founder + Podcast Host

Did you enjoy this episode?Please subscribe and leave a podcast review – it helps other parents find the podcast!

Learn more about #mixingbabiesandbusinessFor parents interested in flexible and remote work with kids:
http://mixingbabiesandbusiness.com/free-resources

Thanks for joining me!

View Details

PT 3: Gonçalo Hall is a parent, CEO and founder of NomadX, co-founder of Gosa Experience, a digital nomadism consultant, speaker and community leader. In our third and final episode, we talk about the early days of parenthood and realizing you can't do it all, being present and his vision for the future of borderless talent.

THINGS WE TALK ABOUT:

What he wishes someone would have told him about becoming a new parent and an entrepreneur, during a period when he didn't stop working
Speaking to other Dads about difficulties during the postpartum period, caregiving duties he couldn't help with and not being able to 'do it all'
How his partner and him decided to divide up caregiving and work in the early days
The importance of being present for his partner and daughter, as he doesn't currently outsource or automate all aspects of his business
Batching his travel, conferences and other engagements to spend shorter amounts of time away from his family
His vision when it comes to borderless talent, being a digital nomad family and connecting with others around the world mixing babies and business in future

Thanks again to Gonçalo for speaking with me about his first year of being a parent and an entrepreneur, adapting to digital nomad life with a family and how it is impacting the ways he does business and builds communities with other collaborators.

Season 6 is sponsored by the Mixing Babies And Business Changemaker Program – for people who want to do things differently, create an impact and advocate for primary caregivers and their families along the way: mixingbabiesandbusiness.com/changemaker------------------------------------

ABOUT GONÇALO HALLGonçalo Hall is a parent, CEO and founder of NomadX, co-founder of Gosa Experience, a digital nomadism consultant, speaker and community leader. Passionate about making interesting places more accessible and impactful for remote workers, Gonçalo spoke with me about launching digital nomad villages, projects with local governments and the borderless talent movement, alongside his family's relocation from Portugal to Brazil.

CONNECT WITH GONÇALOWebsite nomadx.com and gosaexperience.com
LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/goncalohall
Instagram @gonzohall @nomadx.experience @digitalnomadsbrazil @theboundlessfamily
Facebook @nomadxplorations

ABOUT MIXING BABIES AND BUSINESS™
Where parenthood meets professional development:
Each Season's episodes are published twice weekly on Tuesday and Friday – for parents interested in flexible and remote work with kids: http://mixingbabiesandbusiness.com/free-resources

Thanks for joining me and sharing with your network of parents!

Amy Lynch (+ Family)
Founder | Event + Podcast Host

Did you enjoy this episode?Please subscribe and leave a podcast review – it helps other parents find the podcast!

Learn more about #mixingbabiesandbusinessFor parents interested in flexible and remote work with kids:
http://mixingbabiesandbusiness.com/free-resources

Thanks for joining me!

View Details

PT 2: Gonçalo Hall is a parent, CEO and founder of NomadX, co-founder of Gosa Experience, a digital nomadism consultant, speaker and community leader. In the second mini episode, we talk about your responsibility as a leader and individual to inspire others, build trust and uphold the integrity of the movement, community or concept you are creating.

THINGS WE TALK ABOUT:

The magic of events and interactions to connect with like-minded people, build new relationships and collaboration opportunities
Stepping into your leadership and responsibility for using your vision to inspire others to join you as you build from an initial concept or idea
The concept of borderless talent and what it means for him to belong to this group of people
'Going first', having people and organizations approach you and your responsibility to create trust within your community or movement
How Amy defines opportunities based on integrity, upholding her boundaries and defining the motivations behind potential collaborations

Thanks again to Gonçalo for speaking with me about what it's been like to generate excitement around ideas, collaborate with others and filter through opportunities related to digital nomad life.

Season 6 is sponsored by the Mixing Babies And Business Changemaker Program – for people who want to do things differently, create an impact and advocate for primary caregivers and their families along the way: mixingbabiesandbusiness.com/changemaker------------------------------------

ABOUT GONÇALO HALLGonçalo Hall is a parent, CEO and founder of NomadX, co-founder of Gosa Experience, a digital nomadism consultant, speaker and community leader. Passionate about making interesting places more accessible and impactful for remote workers, Gonçalo spoke with me about launching digital nomad villages, projects with local governments and the borderless talent movement, alongside his family's relocation from Portugal to Brazil.

CONNECT WITH GONÇALOWebsite nomadx.com and gosaexperience.com
LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/goncalohall
Instagram @gonzohall @nomadx.experience @digitalnomadsbrazil @theboundlessfamily
Facebook @nomadxplorations

ABOUT MIXING BABIES AND BUSINESS™
Where parenthood meets professional development:
Edited down into under 20-minute episodes, released each Season twice weekly on Tuesday and Friday – for parents interested in flexible and remote work with kids: http://mixingbabiesandbusiness.com/free-resources

Thanks for joining me and sharing with your network of parents!

Amy Lynch (+ Family)
Founder | Event + Podcast Host

Did you enjoy this episode?Please subscribe and leave a podcast review – it helps other parents find the podcast!

Learn more about #mixingbabiesandbusinessFor parents interested in flexible and remote work with kids:
http://mixingbabiesandbusiness.com/free-resources

Thanks for joining me!

View Details

PT 1: Gonçalo Hall is a parent, CEO and founder of NomadX, co-founder of Gosa Experience, a digital nomadism consultant, speaker and community leader. This is the first of three mini episodes of our conversation, which took place over the summer. In this interview, we talk about being inspired to become a parent and adjusting to the first year of parenthood as a digital nomad.

THINGS WE TALK ABOUT:

Meeting each other at the annual Running Remote Conference in Montreal in 2022, where Amy (alongside her newborn) and Gonçalo were both guest speakers
What the first year of parenthood has been like for him and his partner and their decision to relocate from Portugal to Brazil
Optimizing their life and work to align with their values and priorities as individuals and as a family
Getting real about the challenges and opportunities of being a digital nomad and a parent
Changing his mindset and perspective, adapting accommodation, community and lifestyle offerings to cater to the needs of families who travel and work remotely

Thanks to Gonçalo for taking part of his day to speak with me about parenthood, digital nomad life and their decision to relocate from Portugal to Rio in Brazil.

Season 6 is sponsored by the Mixing Babies And Business Changemaker Program – for people who want to do things differently, create an impact and advocate for primary caregivers and their families along the way: mixingbabiesandbusiness.com/changemaker------------------------------------

ABOUT GONÇALO HALLGonçalo Hall is a parent, CEO and founder of NomadX, co-founder of Gosa Experience, a digital nomadism consultant, speaker and community leader. Passionate about making interesting places more accessible and impactful for remote workers, Gonçalo spoke with me about launching digital nomad villages, projects with local governments and the borderless talent movement, alongside his family's relocation from Portugal to Brazil.

CONNECT WITH GONÇALOWebsite nomadx.com and gosaexperience.com
LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/goncalohall
Instagram @gonzohall @nomadx.experience @digitalnomadsbrazil @theboundlessfamily
Facebook @nomadxplorations

ABOUT MIXING BABIES AND BUSINESS™
Where parenthood meets professional development:
Edited down into under 20-minute episodes, released each Season twice weekly on Tuesday and Friday – for parents interested in flexible and remote work with kids: http://mixingbabiesandbusiness.com/free-resources

Thanks for joining me and sharing with your network of parents!

Amy Lynch (+ Family)
Founder | Event + Podcast Host

Did you enjoy this episode?Please subscribe and leave a podcast review – it helps other parents find the podcast!

Learn more about #mixingbabiesandbusinessFor parents interested in flexible and remote work with kids:
http://mixingbabiesandbusiness.com/free-resources

Thanks for joining me!

View Details

PT 3: Peggy Cheyo is a parent, coach, facilitator, speaker, teacher and home educator. In our third and final episode, we talk about parent-friendly professional development, her hopes for the future and how you can connect with her.

THINGS WE TALK ABOUT:

Her journey of being a home educator and how she has found the information to help her kids
The kinds of professional and personal development she prefers for her wellbeing and that of her clients
A world where neurodivergence will be a general concept known to all, instead of something you only learn through diagnosis
How everyone can connect with her to learn more about supporting themselves or their children through neurodiversity and motherhood

Thanks again to Peggy for speaking with me about retraining after having her first baby, homeschooling her kids and supporting neurodivergent adults as they navigate work and family life.

Season 6 is sponsored by the Mixing Babies And Business Changemaker Program – for people who want to do things differently, create an impact and advocate for primary caregivers and their families along the way: mixingbabiesandbusiness.com/changemaker

Did you enjoy this episode?Please subscribe and leave a podcast review – it helps other parents find the podcast!

Learn more about #mixingbabiesandbusinessFor parents interested in flexible and remote work with kids:
http://mixingbabiesandbusiness.com/free-resources

Thanks for joining me!

View Details

PT 2: Peggy Cheyo is a parent, coach, facilitator, speaker, teacher and home educator. In the second mini episode, we talk about how her clients have changed but their core feelings of isolation have remained similar and what the assessment, diagnosis and advocacy processes have looked like for her family.

THINGS WE TALK ABOUT:

Adapting to changing clients and their needs, from supporting pregnant and postpartum new parents to becoming specialized with families who are neurodivergent
The desire to work with a flexible schedule to accommodate children with additional needs not being met in a traditional education setting
How entrepreneurship skills can help with sourcing medical assessments, education and resources around raising a neurodivergent child when there is a lack of support and waitlists are lengthy
Peggy's thoughts on creating more open and inclusive spaces for parents and their families, from the perspective of someone who home educates

Thanks again to Peggy for speaking with me about the impact of isolation and seeking out your own answers when you aren't finding adequate information or supports.

Season 6 is sponsored by the Mixing Babies And Business Changemaker Program – for people who want to do things differently, create an impact and advocate for primary caregivers and their families along the way: mixingbabiesandbusiness.com/changemaker------------------------------------

ABOUT PEGGY CHEYOPeggy Cheyo is a parent, coach, facilitator, speaker, teacher and home educator. With over 18 years of experience in education, training, healthcare, wellness and personal development, Peggy specializes in supporting neurodivergent adults as they navigate work and family life.

CONNECT WITH PEGGYWebsite https://peggycheyo.com/
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/peggy-cheyo-940385188/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/peggy-cheyo-coaching/
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/peggy.cheyo

ABOUT MIXING BABIES AND BUSINESS™
Where parenthood meets professional development:
Edited down into under 20-minute episodes, released each Season twice weekly on Tuesday and Friday – for parents interested in flexible and remote work with kids: http://mixingbabiesandbusiness.com/free-resources

Thanks for joining me and sharing with your network of parents!

Amy Lynch (+ Family)
Founder | Event + Podcast Host

Did you enjoy this episode?Please subscribe and leave a podcast review – it helps other parents find the podcast!

Learn more about #mixingbabiesandbusinessFor parents interested in flexible and remote work with kids:
http://mixingbabiesandbusiness.com/free-resources

Thanks for joining me!

View Details

PT 1: Peggy Cheyo is a parent, coach, facilitator, speaker, teacher and home educator. This is the first of three mini episodes of our conversation, which took place over the summer. In this interview, we talk about retraining after becoming a new parent and supporting people with access to work.

THINGS WE TALK ABOUT:

Meeting each other through a virtual business program four years ago
Becoming a new mum as a teacher in London and deciding to change careers
How Access to Work grants can support those going through ADHD and Autism assessment processes for themselves or on behalf of their children in the UK
Finding, building and creating their own local village as a new family moving within England a few times with their young kids
The importance of community, speaking with other people who are also feeling isolated and going through similar challenges

Thanks to Peggy for taking part of her day to speak with me about navigating neurodivergent parenting, home education and building their support networks.

Season 6 is sponsored by the Mixing Babies And Business Changemaker Program – for people who want to do things differently, create an impact and advocate for primary caregivers and their families along the way: mixingbabiesandbusiness.com/changemaker------------------------------------

ABOUT PEGGY CHEYOPeggy Cheyo is a parent, coach, facilitator, speaker, teacher and home educator. With over 18 years of experience in education, training, healthcare, wellness and personal development, Peggy specializes in supporting neurodivergent adults as they navigate work and family life.

CONNECT WITH PEGGYWebsite https://peggycheyo.com/
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/peggy-cheyo-940385188/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/peggy-cheyo-coaching/
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/peggy.cheyo

ABOUT MIXING BABIES AND BUSINESS™
Where parenthood meets professional development:
Edited down into under 20-minute episodes, released each Season twice weekly on Tuesday and Friday – for parents interested in flexible and remote work with kids: http://mixingbabiesandbusiness.com/free-resources

Thanks for joining me and sharing with your network of parents!

Amy Lynch (+ Family)
Founder | Event + Podcast Host

Did you enjoy this episode?Please subscribe and leave a podcast review – it helps other parents find the podcast!

Learn more about #mixingbabiesandbusinessFor parents interested in flexible and remote work with kids:
http://mixingbabiesandbusiness.com/free-resources

Thanks for joining me!

View Details

INTRO: My name is Amy Lynch and I'm the host and producer of the Mixing Babies And Business™ Podcast. Welcome back – it's been one year and a lot has happened since the last season.

ABOUT SEASON 6

Episodes 82, 89, 96, 103 with me (Amy): Season 6 intro, bonus solo episodes and a final recap episode
Episodes 83–85 with Peggy Cheyo: A parent, home educator, coach, facilitator, speaker and teacher. She spoke with me about retraining after having her first baby as a teacher living in London, homeschooling her kids and supporting neurodivergent adults as they navigate work and family life.
Episodes 86–88 with Gonçalo Hall: A parent, CEO and founder of NomadX, co-founder of Gosa Experience, a digital nomadism consultant, speaker and community leader. He spoke with me about launching digital nomad villages, projects with local governments and the borderless talent movement, alongside his family's relocation from Portugal to Brazil.
Episodes 90–92 with Rita Piçarra: A parent, author, speaker and former Chief Financial Officer at Microsoft Portugal. She spoke with me about how her upbringing influenced her future choices, negotiating for flexibility as a new parent living overseas, retiring at the age of 44, and the importance of financial literacy.
Episodes 93–95 with Martin Barnes: A parent, founder of 8 Seconds 2 Connect and graphic artist at ThisCityArt. He spoke with me about improving your messaging and delivery as a leader, engaging with your audience and what it's been like to relocate from China to England, while running a business around his school age kids.
Episodes 97–99 with Amy Choi: A parent, co-founder and Chief Marketing Officer of Workfree, the first freelance platform powered by communities, with a mission to fuel growth for 1M+ freelancers and flexible workforces. We talk about no code-web development, growing a movement and building a platform to serve other entrepreneurs.
Episodes 100–102 with Ingrid Gayle: A parent, founder and babywearing educator at Helina Baby, and founder of STEM The Gap Academy. We talk about using education, unique experiences and product innovation to remove barriers, raise awareness and create an impact across multiple industries.

Season 6 is sponsored by the Mixing Babies And Business Changemaker Program, for parents who want to design a life that works for them and their family, create an impact and advocate for others along the way: https://mixingbabiesandbusiness.com/changemaker/Join our movement. Bring your kids.

ABOUT MIXING BABIES AND BUSINESS™

Where parenthood meets professional development:
Edited down into under 20-minute episodes, released each Season twice weekly on Tuesday and Friday – for parents interested in flexible and remote work with kids: http://mixingbabiesandbusiness.com/free-resources

Thanks for joining me and sharing with your network of parents!

Amy Lynch (+ Family)
Founder | Event + Podcast Host

Did you enjoy this episode?Please subscribe and leave a podcast review – it helps other parents find the podcast!

Learn more about #mixingbabiesandbusinessFor parents interested in flexible and remote work with kids:
http://mixingbabiesandbusiness.com/free-resources

Thanks for joining me!

View Details

INTRO: My name is Amy Lynch and in today's Season 5 Final and solo episode I'm going to be sharing a recap of the past few months spent planning, recording, editing, producing and promoting what has been my most efficient podcasting experience to date!

THINGS I TALK ABOUT:

Celebrating three years and five seasons of the Mixing Babies And Business™ Podcast
What it's been like turning a template set up during the pandemic with two kids under five years old at home versus adapting to the school and summer break routines, working from wherever and working from home
What it's been like hosting and producing this podcast in 2023 with a toddler compared to caring for and feeding a newborn, all while trying to look after myself in 2022
A specific highlight from each guest interview during Season 5 and how I'm applying it to my life and work right now
Moving out of a season of client work and marketing into a season of making, refining and selling my own work for the second half of the year
Plans for Season 6 of the Mixing Babies And Business™ Podcast to launch in late 2023
Learn more about how I tested the idea of parent-friendly professional development events, started to create a community and as a result, this podcast, in my first book Startup Blogging: Validate A Business Idea And Build Your Audience [available as an eBook or print version via Amazon]
Stay tuned for NEW and refreshed digital resources about flexible and remote work with kids on the Mixing Babies And Business™ online portal
Get in touch with me (Amy) online at: mixingbabiesandbusiness.com/contact

Season 5 has been sponsored by the Startup Women Fund, presented by Startup Canada, Scotiabank and UPS.------------------------------------ABOUT AMY LYNCHI believe everyone deserves to design a life that works for them and their family. Over the past decade, I’ve negotiated remote work arrangements, freelance client work and validated business ideas, in between living and working in Canada, Ireland, England and Australia (and having kids).

These days you can find me speaking, writing and advising on:

flexible and remote work with kids; and
creating a parent-friendly business culture.

CONNECT WITH AMYWebsite amymaureenlynch.com
LinkedIn @amymlynch

ABOUT MIXING BABIES AND BUSINESS™
Where parenthood meets professional development:
As a social impact movement and community, I'm focused on producing parent-friendly professional development, digital resources and more inclusive and flexible work solutions for primary caregivers. Thanks for joining me and sharing with your network of parents!

Amy Lynch (+ Family)
Founder | Event + Podcast Host

Did you enjoy this episode?Please subscribe and leave a podcast review – it helps other parents find the podcast!

Learn more about #mixingbabiesandbusinessFor parents interested in flexible and remote work with kids:
http://mixingbabiesandbusiness.com/free-resources

Thanks for joining me!

View Details

INTRO: My name is Amy Lynch and in today's solo episode I'm going to be sharing my podcasting workflow as I celebrate three years of recording, editing, producing and promoting the Mixing Babies And Business™ Podcast.

THINGS I TALK ABOUT:

When my podcasting placeholder for synchronous in person event experiences became an almost completely asynchronous podcasting process and delivery model
How I approach creating my Podcast Seasons based on my family planning
The consistency and trust I believe this model requires but the connection and flexibility it can create
Who this podcast and related Mixing Babies And Business™ resources are designed for – as well as who they're not designed for
Book mentioned: The Art of Gathering by Priya Parker
Securing sponsorship for the past three Seasons from the Startup Canada grants program
What can happen when you show up, are intentional and create value for an unmet need
Do I use Artificial Intelligence in the planning, production and promotion phases of the Mixing Babies And Business™ Podcast?
Some questions and thoughts to ponder for you about what current placeholder you could create, anything you could get started on today
Get in touch with me (Amy) online at: mixingbabiesandbusiness.com/contact

Season 5 has been sponsored by the Startup Women Fund, presented by Startup Canada, Scotiabank and UPS.------------------------------------ABOUT AMY LYNCHI believe everyone deserves to design a life that works for them and their family. Over the past decade, I’ve negotiated remote work arrangements, freelance client work and validated business ideas, in between living and working in Canada, Ireland, England and Australia (and having kids).

These days you can find me speaking, writing and advising on:

flexible and remote work with kids; and
creating a parent-friendly business culture.

CONNECT WITH AMYWebsite amymaureenlynch.com
LinkedIn @amymlynch

ABOUT MIXING BABIES AND BUSINESS™

Where parenthood meets professional development:
As a social impact movement and community, I'm focused on producing parent-friendly professional development, digital resources and more inclusive and flexible work solutions for primary caregivers.

This podcast features solo episodes from me covering my journey bringing my kids into business settings, where we chat about all things parenthood, entrepreneurship, flexible and remote work with kids.

Edited down into under 20-minute episodes, released each Season twice weekly on Tuesday and Friday – perfect for on-the-go, meal, nap and play time listening.

Thanks for joining me and sharing with your network of parents!

Amy Lynch (+ Family)
Founder | Event + Podcast Host

Join our movement. Bring your kids.

Did you enjoy this episode?Please subscribe and leave a podcast review – it helps other parents find the podcast!

Learn more about #mixingbabiesandbusinessFor parents interested in flexible and remote work with kids:
http://mixingbabiesandbusiness.com/free-resources

Thanks for joining me!

View Details

PT 3: Joy and Mayur Sontakke are entrepreneurs, coliving hosts, community builders and parents of three kids.

Through building NomadGao, Remote Explorers and the Nomadtuktuk brand and retreats for families, they're focused on connecting like-minded individuals and creating their own village with experiences closer to nature.

In our third and final episode, we talk about the transition period from a solo digital nomad to a parent and business owner, how children mirror your behaviour and what their future vision is for creating community and their own village.

THINGS WE TALK ABOUT:

The things they wish someone would have told them before becoming parents and entrepreneurs
The importance of modelling and mirroring things for kids, when they learn by example and why they teach them to only compare to themselves not each other
The kind of world they hope their kids grow up in and how they see their vision evolving to including more rural regeneration, growing their own food and creating a community of families into their elder years
Why they think within the next five years, the types of remote workers and digital nomads will include more families and people who are becoming parents
How you can connect with them as a remote worker, digital nomad, traveller, parent or those interested in homeschooling, unschooling and world schooling

Thanks to Joy and Mayur for taking the time to speak with me after their kids bedtime about all things parenthood, building businesses and experimenting with homeschooling, unschooling and worldschooling their three kids.

Season 5 has been sponsored by the Startup Women Fund, presented by Startup Canada, Scotiabank and UPS.------------------------------------

ABOUT JOY AND MAYUR SONTAKKEJoy and Mayur Sontakke are entrepreneurs, coliving hosts, community builders and parents of three kids. Through building NomadGao, Remote Explorers, the Nomadtuktuk brand and retreats for families and Anvi's Granny Handicrafts, they're connecting like-minded individuals looking to do remote work closer to nature.

CONNECT WITH JOY AND MAYURWebsite nomadgao.com
LinkedIn @mayursontakke and @joy-pham-sontakke and @nomadgao
Twitter @nomadgao
Facebook @nomadgao and @nomadtuktuk
Instagram @nomad.gao and @nomadtuktuk and @anvisgranny
YouTube @nomadtuktuk
Etsy @anvisgrannyhandicrafts

Did you enjoy this episode?Please subscribe and leave a podcast review – it helps other parents find the podcast!

Learn more about #mixingbabiesandbusinessFor parents interested in flexible and remote work with kids:
http://mixingbabiesandbusiness.com/free-resources

Thanks for joining me!

View Details

PT 2: Joy and Mayur Sontakke are entrepreneurs, coliving hosts, community builders and parents of three kids.

Through building NomadGao, Remote Explorers and the Nomadtuktuk brand and retreats for families, they're focused on connecting like-minded individuals and creating their own village with experiences closer to nature.

In the second mini episode, we talk about launching a business right before the pandemic, proving their concept through coliving and community, which has led to investment from friends.

THINGS WE TALK ABOUT:

Their opinions on the importance of community building and keys to creating a space people want to show up at and connect with others
The challenges they see with hybrid work arrangements and how their preference to be closer to nature, with like-minded people and living a 'calm hustle' lifestyle is attracting remote workers and digital nomads from abroad and within India to their communities
The importance of creating inclusive experiences for remote workers and their families and of being clear on who you're designing your experience for and their recommendation to read the book The Art of Gathering by Priya Parker
How their desire to design their own life has led them to build a community of people who also believe in supporting each other, as it takes a village to raise a child

Thanks to Joy and Mayur for taking the time to speak with me about how important it is to be clear on the type of community you're creating and the opportunities remote work opens up for like-minded people to gather.

Season 5 has been sponsored by the Startup Women Fund, presented by Startup Canada, Scotiabank and UPS.------------------------------------

ABOUT JOY AND MAYUR SONTAKKEJoy and Mayur Sontakke are entrepreneurs, coliving hosts, community builders and parents of three kids. Through building NomadGao, Remote Explorers, the Nomadtuktuk brand and retreats for families and Anvi's Granny Handicrafts, they're connecting like-minded individuals looking to do remote work closer to nature.

CONNECT WITH JOY AND MAYURWebsite nomadgao.com
LinkedIn @mayursontakke and @joy-pham-sontakke and @nomadgao
Twitter @nomadgao
Facebook @nomadgao and @nomadtuktuk
Instagram @nomad.gao and @nomadtuktuk and @anvisgranny
YouTube @nomadtuktuk
Etsy @anvisgrannyhandicrafts

Did you enjoy this episode?Please subscribe and leave a podcast review – it helps other parents find the podcast!

Learn more about #mixingbabiesandbusinessFor parents interested in flexible and remote work with kids:
http://mixingbabiesandbusiness.com/free-resources

Thanks for joining me!

View Details

PT 1: Joy and Mayur Sontakke are entrepreneurs, co-living hosts, community builders and parents of three kids.

Through building NomadGao, Remote Explorers and the Nomadtuktuk brand and retreats for families, they're focused on connecting like-minded individuals and creating their own village with experiences closer to nature.

This is the first of three mini episodes of our conversation. In this interview, we talk about Mayur's transition of going from a digital nomad remote worker and Joy's transition as a handicraft designer and single mother to become a family of five, building businesses while unschooling their three kids.

THINGS WE TALK ABOUT:

Mayur's journey leaving his small community in India to become a digital nomad and remote worker travelling around South East Asia, meeting Joy and becoming entrepreneurs and founders of multiple businesses
Relocating from Vietnam to India, with three kids in 2019 to start their first coworking and coliving community space
Bootstrapping with credit cards and getting investment from friends to grow NomadGao
The transition from school routines to homeschooling, unschooling and world schooling their three kids over the past year as entrepreneurs and remote workers

Thanks to Joy and Mayur for taking part of their day to speak with me about what their current parenthood and business workflows, how they've bootstrapped NomadGao and how their unschooling plans have evolved.

Season 5 has been sponsored by the Startup Women Fund, presented by Startup Canada, Scotiabank and UPS.------------------------------------

ABOUT JOY AND MAYUR SONTAKKEJoy and Mayur Sontakke are entrepreneurs, coliving hosts, community builders and parents of three kids. Through building NomadGao, Remote Explorers, the Nomadtuktuk brand and retreats for families and Anvi's Granny Handicrafts, they're connecting like-minded individuals looking to do remote work closer to nature.

CONNECT WITH JOY AND MAYURWebsite nomadgao.com
LinkedIn @mayursontakke and @joy-pham-sontakke and @nomadgao
Twitter @nomadgao
Facebook @nomadgao and @nomadtuktuk
Instagram @nomad.gao and @nomadtuktuk
YouTube @nomadtuktuk

Did you enjoy this episode?Please subscribe and leave a podcast review – it helps other parents find the podcast!

Learn more about #mixingbabiesandbusinessFor parents interested in flexible and remote work with kids:
http://mixingbabiesandbusiness.com/free-resources

Thanks for joining me!

View Details

PT 3: Julie Cole is a recovered lawyer, co-founder and Senior Director of Public Relations at Mabel’s Labels and a parent of six kids. She is an award-winning entrepreneur, author, keynote speaker and engaged community member.

In our third and final episode, we talk about why you may want to start thinking of selling your business as you build it and what it’s really been like launching a new product from a basement with co-founders, working alongside their families.

THINGS WE TALK ABOUT:

Planning for an exit when you start to build a business, why you need to think about the future and how the M&A process can impact your current business operations
Managing expectations with your loved ones and not romanticizing entrepreneurship
Her latest book, Like A Mother, and how it focuses on mixing babies and business
The kind of world she hopes her children will grow up

Thanks to Julie for taking time out of her day to speak with me about all things parenthood, creating a new product and going through a business acquisition.

Season 5 has been sponsored by the Startup Women Fund, presented by Startup Canada, Scotiabank and UPS.

ABOUT JULIE COLEJulie Cole is a recovered lawyer, co-founder and Senior Director of Public Relations at Mabel’s Labels and a parent of six kids. The business began with four mom's in 2003 and evolved into a market-leading company sold to CCL Industries in 2016 for $12M CAD. She's an award-winning entrepreneur, author, speaker and engaged community member, writing for a variety of media.

CONNECT WITH JULIEWebsite mabelslabels.com/juliecole
LinkedIn @JulieColeLLB and @mabelslabels
Twitter @juliecole
Facebook @juliecole and @mabelhood
Instagram @juliecoleinc
Read her latest book Like A Mother

ABOUT MIXING BABIES AND BUSINESS™
Where parenthood meets professional development:
As a social impact movement and community, I'm focused on producing parent-friendly professional development, digital resources and more inclusive and flexible work solutions for primary caregivers. This podcast features solo episodes from me covering my journey bringing my kids into business settings and guest interviews where we chat about all things parenthood, entrepreneurship, flexible and remote work with kids. Thanks for joining me and sharing with your network of parents!

Amy Lynch (+ Family)
Founder | Event + Podcast

Did you enjoy this episode?Please subscribe and leave a podcast review – it helps other parents find the podcast!

Learn more about #mixingbabiesandbusinessFor parents interested in flexible and remote work with kids:
http://mixingbabiesandbusiness.com/free-resources

Thanks for joining me!

View Details

PT 2: Julie Cole is a recovered lawyer, co-founder and Senior Director of Public Relations at Mabel’s Labels and a parent of six kids. She is an award-winning entrepreneur, author, keynote speaker and engaged community member.

In the second mini episode, we talk about making mistakes, giving up on guilt, the distractions of perfectionism and networking as a parent.

THINGS WE TALK ABOUT:

Blogging about parenting fails in the early days of being a mom, the importance of humour, saying sorry, learning from it and how her kids now contribute to her honest annual review
Modelling making mistakes for her kids and giving up on ‘mom guilt’ four kids ago
Using ‘gold plating’ - a project management term – to acknowledge when perfectionism may be impacting productivity and how to avoid ‘scope creep’ to get more things done
Her belief that your network is your net worth and the importance of turning up when you’re a new parent and an entrepreneur
Reaching out to your community, casting a wide net, carpooling and creating local supports for you family

Thanks to Julie for taking time out of her day to speak with me about building your business for a future exit and why it’s important to manage expectations as an entrepreneur and parent of young kids.

Season 5 has been sponsored by the Startup Women Fund, presented by Startup Canada, Scotiabank and UPS.

ABOUT JULIE COLEJulie Cole is a recovered lawyer, co-founder and Senior Director of Public Relations at Mabel’s Labels and a parent of six kids. The business began with four mom's in 2003 and evolved into a market-leading company sold to CCL Industries in 2016 for $12M CAD. She's an award-winning entrepreneur, author, speaker and engaged community member, writing for a variety of media.

CONNECT WITH JULIEWebsite mabelslabels.com/juliecole
LinkedIn @JulieColeLLB and @mabelslabels
Twitter @juliecole
Facebook @juliecole and @mabelhood
Instagram @juliecoleinc
Read her latest book Like A Mother

ABOUT MIXING BABIES AND BUSINESS™
Where parenthood meets professional development:
As a social impact movement and community, I'm focused on producing parent-friendly professional development, digital resources and more inclusive and flexible work solutions for primary caregivers. This podcast features solo episodes from me covering my journey bringing my kids into business settings and guest interviews where we chat about all things parenthood, entrepreneurship, flexible and remote work with kids. Thanks for joining me and sharing with your network of parents!

Amy Lynch (+ Family)
Founder | Event + Podcast Host

Did you enjoy this episode?Please subscribe and leave a podcast review – it helps other parents find the podcast!

Learn more about #mixingbabiesandbusinessFor parents interested in flexible and remote work with kids:
http://mixingbabiesandbusiness.com/free-resources

Thanks for joining me!

View Details

PT 1: Julie Cole is a recovered lawyer, co-founder and Senior Director of Public Relations at Mabel’s Labels and a parent of six kids. She is an award-winning entrepreneur, author, keynote speaker and engaged community member.

This is the first of three mini episodes of our conversation. In this interview, we talk about changing careers and modelling the flexible company culture you are working to create.

THINGS WE TALK ABOUT:

The ways her work and family life have evolved over the past 20 years of building Mabel’s Labels and what it’s been like to build something which didn’t exist in the market
How her son’s early autism diagnosis becoming a catalyst for her to switch careers from a practicing lawyer to an entrepreneur
Becoming a leading employer in the flexible workplace movement as her and her fellow co-founders spoke to the media about building a business around young kids
What she thinks businesses stand to learn from the past few years and her views on the current return to office mandates and its’ overall impact on society
Avoiding ‘sludge’ and toxic workplace cultures, instead focusing on role modelling the kind of environment they want to create around their employees’ lives

Thanks to Julie for taking time out of her day to speak with me about her workflow as a parent during the past 20 years and the importance of valuing productivity over presenteeism.

Season 5 has been sponsored by the Startup Women Fund, presented by Startup Canada, Scotiabank and UPS.

ABOUT JULIE COLEJulie Cole is a recovered lawyer, co-founder and Senior Director of Public Relations at Mabel’s Labels and a parent of six kids. The business began with four mom's in 2003 and evolved into a market-leading company sold to CCL Industries in 2016 for $12M CAD. She's an award-winning entrepreneur, author, speaker and engaged community member, writing for a variety of media.

CONNECT WITH JULIEWebsite mabelslabels.com/juliecole
LinkedIn @JulieColeLLB and @mabelslabels
Twitter @juliecole
Facebook @juliecole and @mabelhood
Instagram @juliecoleinc
Read her latest book Like A Mother

ABOUT MIXING BABIES AND BUSINESS™
Where parenthood meets professional development:
As a social impact movement and community, I'm focused on producing parent-friendly professional development, digital resources and more inclusive and flexible work solutions for primary caregivers. This podcast features solo episodes from me covering my journey bringing my kids into business settings and guest interviews where we chat about all things parenthood, entrepreneurship, flexible and remote work with kids. Thanks for joining me and sharing with your network of parents!

Amy Lynch (+ Family)
Founder | Event + Podcast Host

Did you enjoy this episode?Please subscribe and leave a podcast review – it helps other parents find the podcast!

Learn more about #mixingbabiesandbusinessFor parents interested in flexible and remote work with kids:
http://mixingbabiesandbusiness.com/free-resources

Thanks for joining me!

View Details

PT 3: Melissa Marsden is a Workplace Dynamics Strategist, founder and Director of COMUNiTI and a parent of four kids. She is a published author, speaker and host of the Work Life by Design Podcast.

In our third and final episode, we talk about what you can do to advocate for change in the workplace as a parent and the importance of building in redundancy plans for both your business and your family.

THINGS WE TALK ABOUT:

Being transparent around flexibility in her branding and how it has attracted more progressive clients to work with her design business who are willing to do the work around culture
Advice for those entering into corporate spaces as parents and caregivers on how to advocate for themselves and their needs
What she wishes someone would have told her before becoming a business owner and a parent
The importance of redundancy plans as you run a business supported by employees and childcare providers supporting your family’s needs
The kind of world she hopes her children will grow up and how her work is playing a small part through reimagining workplace organizational structures and design

Thanks to Melissa for taking time out of her day to speak with me about all things parenthood and creating spaces with a sense of purpose, through commercial property and design.

Season 5 has been sponsored by the Startup Women Fund, presented by Startup Canada, Scotiabank and UPS.

ABOUT MELISSA MARSDENMelissa Marsden is a Workplace Dynamics Strategist, founder and Director of COMUNiTI and a parent of four kids. Based on decades of research exploring human behaviour, her specialist team guides clients through the transformation of their workplaces for a new world of work. She is a published author, speaker, host of the Work Life by Design Podcast and has won numerous business awards and been featured in Architecture & Design media and industry events across Australia.

CONNECT WITH MELISSAWebsite melissamarsden.com.au
LinkedIn @melissamarsden and @COMUNiTI
Facebook @melissamarsden.com.au
Instagram @melmar and @wearecomuniti
Read her latest book The Next Workplace

ABOUT MIXING BABIES AND BUSINESS™
Where parenthood meets professional development:
As a social impact movement and community, I'm focused on producing parent-friendly professional development, digital resources and more inclusive and flexible work solutions for primary caregivers. This podcast features solo episodes from me covering my journey bringing my kids into business settings and guest interviews where we chat about all things parenthood, entrepreneurship, flexible and remote work with kids. Thanks for joining me and sharing with your network of parents!

Amy Lynch (+ Family)
Founder | Event + Podcast Host

Did you enjoy this episode?Please subscribe and leave a podcast review – it helps other parents find the podcast!

Learn more about #mixingbabiesandbusinessFor parents interested in flexible and remote work with kids:
http://mixingbabiesandbusiness.com/free-resources

Thanks for joining me!

View Details

PT 2: Melissa Marsden is a Workplace Dynamics Strategist, founder and Director of COMUNiTI and a parent of four kids. She is a published author, speaker and host of the Work Life by Design Podcast.

In the second mini episode, we talk about some of the different types of work modes, physical spaces and flexible models which enable people to connect and collaborate.

THINGS WE TALK ABOUT:

Designing to help unlock a business’ most crucial assets – their people and property – creating variety in the types of physical spaces people work in
The overnight impact of what would traditionally have been a more deliberate change plan to flexible work and how it’s accelerated companies’ awareness of integrating other physical spaces and styles of working
Some of the common reasons people come into a physical work space to socialize, connect and collaborate
Reimagining your next workplace and how her latest book provides a starting point for individuals and team members to examine their existing structures and create a business case for a new way forward

Thanks to Melissa for taking time out of her day to speak with me about reimagining workplace experiences and some of the reasons people may want to come into physical work spaces.

Season 5 has been sponsored by the Startup Women Fund, presented by Startup Canada, Scotiabank and UPS.

ABOUT MELISSA MARSDENMelissa Marsden is a Workplace Dynamics Strategist, founder and Director of COMUNiTI and a parent of four kids. Based on decades of research exploring human behaviour, her specialist team guides clients through the transformation of their workplaces for a new world of work. She is a published author, speaker, host of the Work Life by Design Podcast and has won numerous business awards and been featured in Architecture & Design media and industry events across Australia.

CONNECT WITH MELISSAWebsite melissamarsden.com.au
LinkedIn @melissamarsden and @COMUNiTI
Facebook @melissamarsden.com.au
Instagram @melmar and @wearecomuniti
Read her latest book The Next Workplace

ABOUT MIXING BABIES AND BUSINESS™
Where parenthood meets professional development:
As a social impact movement and community, I'm focused on producing parent-friendly professional development, digital resources and more inclusive and flexible work solutions for primary caregivers. This podcast features solo episodes from me covering my journey bringing my kids into business settings and guest interviews where we chat about all things parenthood, entrepreneurship, flexible and remote work with kids. Thanks for joining me and sharing with your network of parents!

Amy Lynch (+ Family)
Founder | Event + Podcast Host

Did you enjoy this episode?Please subscribe and leave a podcast review – it helps other parents find the podcast!

Learn more about #mixingbabiesandbusinessFor parents interested in flexible and remote work with kids:
http://mixingbabiesandbusiness.com/free-resources

Thanks for joining me!

View Details

PT 1: Melissa Marsden is a Workplace Dynamics Strategist, founder and Director of COMUNiTI and a parent of four kids. She is a published author, speaker and host of the Work Life by Design Podcast.

This is the first of three mini episodes of our conversation. In this interview, we talk about going through a life cleanse, starting her own company and designing with flexibility in mind.

THINGS WE TALK ABOUT:

How she went through what she calls ‘a life cleanse’ where she went through a separation when her daughter was two years old, quit the company she was working at and started her own business
What her current childcare situation looks like without local family support, school drop off and blocking her time designed for an ideal week
How a misalignment of values in her former company led her to start her own business
Incorporating flexible work and childcare to support her employees, integrating family life into corporate branding and the overall approach to running a business
Her experiences working in the traditionally male-dominated industry of architecture as a trained interior designer and how she is getting creative with flexibility to retain talent

Thanks to Melissa for taking time out of her day to speak with me about her current childcare situation, integrating flexibility into her business to support employees and attract ideal clients.

Season 5 has been sponsored by the Startup Women Fund, presented by Startup Canada, Scotiabank and UPS.

ABOUT MELISSA MARSDENMelissa Marsden is a Workplace Dynamics Strategist, founder and Director of COMUNiTI and a parent of four kids. Based on decades of research exploring human behaviour, her specialist team guides clients through the transformation of their workplaces for a new world of work. She is a published author, speaker, host of the Work Life by Design Podcast and has won numerous business awards and been featured in Architecture & Design media and industry events across Australia.

CONNECT WITH MELISSAWebsite melissamarsden.com.au
LinkedIn @melissamarsden and @COMUNiTI
Facebook @melissamarsden.com.au
Instagram @melmar and @wearecomuniti
Read her latest book The Next Workplace

ABOUT MIXING BABIES AND BUSINESS™
Where parenthood meets professional development:
As a social impact movement and community, I'm focused on producing parent-friendly professional development, digital resources and more inclusive and flexible work solutions for primary caregivers. This podcast features solo episodes from me covering my journey bringing my kids into business settings and guest interviews where we chat about all things parenthood, entrepreneurship, flexible and remote work with kids. Thanks for joining me and sharing with your network of parents!

Amy Lynch (+ Family)
Founder | Event + Podcast Host

Did you enjoy this episode?Please subscribe and leave a podcast review – it helps other parents find the podcast!

Learn more about #mixingbabiesandbusinessFor parents interested in flexible and remote work with kids:
http://mixingbabiesandbusiness.com/free-resources

Thanks for joining me!

View Details

INTRO: My name is Amy Lynch and I'm the host and producer of the Mixing Babies And Business™ Podcast.

In today's solo episode I'm going to be sharing my approach to bringing all three of my kids into business settings over the past seven years, doing pitches and public speaking alongside them as babies, toddlers, preschoolers and primary school age kids.

This podcast episode is an edited recording of a session I presented last summer when my youngest was six months old – he didn't want to nap so I spoke while he was in the room with me, on my lap, feeding, babbling and playing.

THINGS I TALK ABOUT:

My approach to help you prep like a pro, explore your options, show up as you are with your kid(s), rest and repeat
Mapping it all out and adjusting your routines early on
Why I don't think you should ask for permission or wait to be invited
Getting comfortable with asking for help AND receiving it when it arrives
The importance of celebrating the moment, building in time to recharge
Experiment as you go, keep what you like and change what you need to
To download the free resources I mentioned during this episode (Babies + Biz Mini Guide and Time Blocking Template) visit: https://mixingbabiesandbusiness.com/free-resources/

If you enjoy this episode, please share it with your network and leave a review. Happy exploring alongside your kids and thanks for listening!

Season 5 has been sponsored by the Startup Women Fund, presented by Startup Canada, Scotiabank and UPS.------------------------------------ABOUT AMY LYNCHI believe everyone deserves to design a life that works for them and their family. Over the past decade, I’ve negotiated remote work arrangements, freelance client work and validated business ideas, in between living and working in Canada, Europe and Australia (and having kids).

These days you can find me speaking, writing and advising on:

flexible and remote work with kids; and
creating a parent-friendly business culture.

CONNECT WITH AMYWebsite amymaureenlynch.com
LinkedIn @amymlynch
Twitter @amymlynch

ABOUT MIXING BABIES AND BUSINESS™

Where parenthood meets professional development:
As a social impact movement and community, I'm focused on producing parent-friendly professional development, digital resources and more inclusive and flexible work solutions for primary caregivers.

This podcast features solo episodes from me covering my journey bringing my kids into business settings, where we chat about all things parenthood, entrepreneurship, flexible and remote work with kids.

Edited down into under 20-minute episodes, released each Season twice weekly on Tuesday and Friday – perfect for on-the-go, meal, nap and play time listening.

Thanks for joining me and sharing with your network of parents!

Amy Lynch (+ Family)
Founder | Event + Podcast Host

Join our movement. Bring your kids.

Did you enjoy this episode?Please subscribe and leave a podcast review – it helps other parents find the podcast!

Learn more about #mixingbabiesandbusinessFor parents interested in flexible and remote work with kids:
http://mixingbabiesandbusiness.com/free-resources

Thanks for joining me!

View Details

PT 3: Lissa Appiah is the founder and CEO of WeApply Career Services, a certified career and resume strategist and parent of one kid. To date, she’s helped over one thousand professionals articulate their value and own their careers, was recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Black Women to Watch in 2022 and received the Black Moms Connection Village Award at the Total Mom Pitch in 2023.

In our third and final episode, we talk about preparing to re-enter the workforce as a parent and caregiver, the importance of your transferable skills and how she is learning to pace herself as a business owner.

THINGS WE TALK ABOUT:

Her advice for parents and primary caregivers who are seeking a career change as part of their re-entry into the workforce
The sad reality employers may question gaps in your resume as a caregiver but don’t discredit the experience and skills you’ve gained during this time
Things she wishes she knew before becoming a parent and entrepreneur
Learning how to pace herself and enjoy being a business owner
The kind of world she hopes her kid grows up in

Thanks to Lissa for taking time out of her day to speak with me about all things parenthood, owning your career, making transitions and creating impact when it comes to corporate leadership.

Season 5 has been sponsored by the Startup Women Fund, presented by Startup Canada, Scotiabank and UPS.

ABOUT LISSA APPIAHLissa Appiah is the founder and CEO of WeApply Career Services, a certified career and resume strategist and parent of one kid. With over a decade of experience in the Canadian public service, she helps organizations with their career and leadership development programming. To date, she’s helped over a thousand professionals articulate their value and own their careers, was recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Black Women to Watch in 2022 and received the Black Moms Connection Village Award at the Total Mom Pitch in 2023.

CONNECT WITH LISSAWebsite weapply.ca
LinkedIn @lissaappiah and @WeApply
Facebook @WeApply
Instagram @WeApply
YouTube @LissaAppiah

ABOUT MIXING BABIES AND BUSINESS™
Where parenthood meets professional development:
As a social impact movement and community, I'm focused on producing parent-friendly professional development, digital resources and more inclusive and flexible work solutions for primary caregivers. This podcast features solo episodes from me covering my journey bringing my kids into business settings and guest interviews where we chat about all things parenthood, entrepreneurship, flexible and remote work with kids. Thanks for joining me and sharing with your network of parents!

Amy Lynch (+ Family)
Founder | Event + Podcast Host

Did you enjoy this episode?Please subscribe and leave a podcast review – it helps other parents find the podcast!

Learn more about #mixingbabiesandbusinessFor parents interested in flexible and remote work with kids:
http://mixingbabiesandbusiness.com/free-resources

Thanks for joining me!

View Details

PT 2: Lissa Appiah is the founder and CEO of WeApply Career Services, a certified career and resume strategist and parent of one kid. To date, she’s helped over one thousand professionals articulate their value and own their careers, was recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Black Women to Watch in 2022 and received the Black Moms Connection Village Award at the Total Mom Pitch in 2023.

In the second mini episode, we talk about how she hypes herself up for in person networking events and current trends she’s seeing from employers seeking to promote parents and people from underrepresented groups into leadership roles.

THINGS WE TALK ABOUT:

Meeting Lissa at a Startup Women dinner event and not realizing how LinkedIn famous she is
How she prepares for in person networking events as a self-professed introvert
Any trends she’s seeing around employers promoting parents and people from underrepresented groups into leadership roles
Moving from awareness into action and at times, the stepping back of corporations from initiatives related to talent
Her opinion on the shift that needs to happen with corporate culture and how people view work

Thanks to Lissa for taking time out of her day to speak with me about the important role aligning with a company’s values plays when it comes to talent attraction and retention, why your needs may change when you become a parent and caregiver and what corporate culture shifts need to happen.

Season 5 has been sponsored by the Startup Women Fund, presented by Startup Canada, Scotiabank and UPS.

ABOUT LISSA APPIAHLissa Appiah is the founder and CEO of WeApply Career Services, a certified career and resume strategist and parent of one kid. With over a decade of experience in the Canadian public service, she helps organizations with their career and leadership development programming. To date, she’s helped over a thousand professionals articulate their value and own their careers, was recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Black Women to Watch in 2022 and received the Black Moms Connection Village Award at the Total Mom Pitch in 2023.

CONNECT WITH LISSAWebsite weapply.ca
LinkedIn @lissaappiah and @WeApply
Facebook @WeApply
Instagram @WeApply
YouTube @LissaAppiah

ABOUT MIXING BABIES AND BUSINESS™
Where parenthood meets professional development:
As a social impact movement and community, I'm focused on producing parent-friendly professional development, digital resources and more inclusive and flexible work solutions for primary caregivers. This podcast features solo episodes from me covering my journey bringing my kids into business settings and guest interviews where we chat about all things parenthood, entrepreneurship, flexible and remote work with kids. Thanks for joining me and sharing with your network of parents!

Amy Lynch (+ Family)
Founder | Event + Podcast Host

Did you enjoy this episode?Please subscribe and leave a podcast review – it helps other parents find the podcast!

Learn more about #mixingbabiesandbusinessFor parents interested in flexible and remote work with kids:
http://mixingbabiesandbusiness.com/free-resources

Thanks for joining me!

View Details

PT 1: Lissa Appiah is the founder and CEO of WeApply Career Services, a certified career and resume strategist and parent of one kid. To date, she’s helped over one thousand professionals articulate their value and own their careers, was recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Black Women to Watch in 2022 and received the Black Moms Connection Village Award at the Total Mom Pitch in 2023.

This is the first of three mini episodes of our conversation. In this interview, we talk about how she splits the school day shift, setting boundaries and the importance of quantifying your achievements.

THINGS WE TALK ABOUT:

Using the past few years as an opportunity to pause and reflect on how she wants to be as a parent and professional
Reinforcing clear work boundaries around family time, how she’s currently splitting the school day shift with her husband and adjusting her schedule to accommodate her son’s activities
Lissa’s approach to batching her content and showing up as a parent with a young kid
The importance of quantifying your achievements and how she encourages her clients to practice it
When your employer isn’t accommodating of your changing needs as a parent and professional

Thanks to Lissa for taking time out of her day to speak with me about being intentional, her routines right now and how she creates content around her school age son’s schedule.

Season 5 has been sponsored by the Startup Women Fund, presented by Startup Canada, Scotiabank and UPS.

ABOUT LISSA APPIAHLissa Appiah is the founder and CEO of WeApply Career Services, a certified career and resume strategist and parent of one kid. With over a decade of experience in the Canadian public service, she helps organizations with their career and leadership development programming. To date, she’s helped over a thousand professionals articulate their value and own their careers, was recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Black Women to Watch in 2022 and received the Black Moms Connection Village Award at the Total Mom Pitch in 2023.

CONNECT WITH LISSAWebsite weapply.ca
LinkedIn @lissaappiah and @WeApply
Facebook @WeApply
Instagram @WeApply
YouTube @LissaAppiah

ABOUT MIXING BABIES AND BUSINESS™
Where parenthood meets professional development:
As a social impact movement and community, I'm focused on producing parent-friendly professional development, digital resources and more inclusive and flexible work solutions for primary caregivers. This podcast features solo episodes from me covering my journey bringing my kids into business settings and guest interviews where we chat about all things parenthood, entrepreneurship, flexible and remote work with kids. Thanks for joining me and sharing with your network of parents!

Amy Lynch (+ Family)
Founder | Event + Podcast Host

Did you enjoy this episode?Please subscribe and leave a podcast review – it helps other parents find the podcast!

Learn more about #mixingbabiesandbusinessFor parents interested in flexible and remote work with kids:
http://mixingbabiesandbusiness.com/free-resources

Thanks for joining me!

View Details

PT 3: Kate Toon is an award-winning misfit entrepreneur, down to earth human and parent of one kid. Through her Stay Tooned group of companies, she's on a mission to demystify digital marketing and has helped over 10,000 businesses to date.

In our third and final episode, we talk about why she believes the world will wait, rediscovering her interests outside of being a parent and a business owner and what she wishes someone would have told her years ago.

THINGS WE TALK ABOUT:

Why practices the mantra the world will wait and has relaxed her approach to business to suit her lifestyle
Rediscovering something outside of parenting and business to continue learning, growing and being better
Things she wishes she knew before becoming a parent and entrepreneur – understanding parental guilt and avoiding burnout
The kind of world she hopes her kid grows up in
Things she wishes she knew before becoming a parent and entrepreneur

Thanks to Kate for taking time out of her day to speak with me about about all things parenthood, time and cashflow management and what it’s been like to build her group of companies during school hours over the past 15 years.

Season 5 has been sponsored by the Startup Women Fund, presented by Startup Canada, Scotiabank and UPS.

ABOUT KATE TOONKate Toon is an award-winning misfit entrepreneur, down to earth human and parent of one kid. Through her Stay Tooned group of companies: Digital Masterchefs, The Recipe For SEO Success and The Clever Copywriting School, she's on a mission to demystify digital marketing and has helped over 10,000 businesses to date. She is a renowned speaker, podcaster and author, and was named Businesswoman of the Year and Training & Education Provider of the Year at Australia's My Business Awards.

CONNECT WITH KATEWebsite katetoon.com
LinkedIn @katetoon and @company/kate-toon
Twitter @KateToon
Facebook @kateToon
Instagram @katetoon
YouTube @katetoon
Read her latest book Six Figures In School Hours

ABOUT MIXING BABIES AND BUSINESS™
Where parenthood meets professional development:
As a social impact movement and community, I'm focused on producing parent-friendly professional development, digital resources and more inclusive and flexible work solutions for primary caregivers.

This podcast features solo episodes from me covering my journey bringing my kids into business settings and guest interviews where we chat about all things parenthood, entrepreneurship, flexible and remote work with kids.

Thanks for joining me and sharing with your network of parents!

Amy Lynch (+ Family)
Founder | Event + Podcast Host

Did you enjoy this episode?Please subscribe and leave a podcast review – it helps other parents find the podcast!

Learn more about #mixingbabiesandbusinessFor parents interested in flexible and remote work with kids:
http://mixingbabiesandbusiness.com/free-resources

Thanks for joining me!

View Details

PT 2: Kate Toon is an award-winning misfit entrepreneur, down to earth human and parent of one kid. Through her Stay Tooned group of companies, she's on a mission to demystify digital marketing and has helped over 10,000 businesses to date.

In the second mini episode, we talk about marketing funnels, playing the long game in business, adjusting your expectations as a parent and how she’s combining business and family travel this year.

THINGS WE TALK ABOUT:

Why she provides a lot of free resources and plays the long game, preferring a gentler approach to marketing and sales
My approach to content marketing, providing value and customer experience and why it involves an ice barge in New York
The relief that can come with knowing you can’t control everything as a parent, including how your child will evolve as they grow up
Becoming a new parent in Australia, far from her family in the United Kingdom and being the first of her peer group to have a child
Being paid to speak at a conference in Europe and being able to bring her teenage son with her, while travelling around and exploring together

Thanks to Kate for taking time out of her day to speak with me about her approach to marketing and sales, releasing control as a parent and celebrating the moment in business and life that she’s at.

Season 5 has been sponsored by the Startup Women Fund, presented by Startup Canada, Scotiabank and UPS.

ABOUT KATE TOONKate Toon is an award-winning misfit entrepreneur, down to earth human and parent of one kid. Through her Stay Tooned group of companies: Digital Masterchefs, The Recipe For SEO Success and The Clever Copywriting School, she's on a mission to demystify digital marketing and has helped over 10,000 businesses to date. She is a renowned speaker, podcaster and author, and was named Businesswoman of the Year and Training & Education Provider of the Year at Australia's My Business Awards.

CONNECT WITH KATEWebsite katetoon.com
LinkedIn @katetoon and @company/kate-toon
Twitter @KateToon
Facebook @kateToon
Instagram @katetoon
YouTube @katetoon
Read her latest book Six Figures In School Hours

ABOUT MIXING BABIES AND BUSINESS™
Where parenthood meets professional development:
As a social impact movement and community, I'm focused on producing parent-friendly professional development, digital resources and more inclusive and flexible work solutions for primary caregivers.

This podcast features solo episodes from me covering my journey bringing my kids into business settings and guest interviews where we chat about all things parenthood, entrepreneurship, flexible and remote work with kids.

Thanks for joi

Did you enjoy this episode?Please subscribe and leave a podcast review – it helps other parents find the podcast!

Learn more about #mixingbabiesandbusinessFor parents interested in flexible and remote work with kids:
http://mixingbabiesandbusiness.com/free-resources

Thanks for joining me!

View Details

PT 1: Kate Toon is an award-winning misfit entrepreneur, down to earth human and parent of one kid. Through her Stay Tooned group of companies, she's on a mission to demystify digital marketing and has helped over 10,000 businesses to date.

This is the first of three mini episodes of our conversation. In this interview, we talk about the transition from raising a baby while doing freelance copywriting to creating a one to many business model that works during school hours.

THINGS WE TALK ABOUT:

The unglamorous reality of caring for a baby while trying to build your business
Moving from a service provider to a one to many business model
How she’s built her group of companies with a team of remote contractors during school hours
The importance of managing your time and cashflow to get back to the basics of building a sustainable business
Defining what kind of parent you want to be and what kind of business you want to have, in order to examine areas of potential conflict
The difference between passion and persistence and why a boring business can be a very successful one

Thanks to Kate for taking time out of her day to speak with me about the baby phase of parenting, working with a team of remote contractors, and the importance of persistence over passion in business.

Season 5 has been sponsored by the Startup Women Fund, presented by Startup Canada, Scotiabank and UPS.

ABOUT KATE TOONKate Toon is an award-winning misfit entrepreneur, down to earth human and parent of one kid. Through her Stay Tooned group of companies: Digital Masterchefs, The Recipe For SEO Success and The Clever Copywriting School, she's on a mission to demystify digital marketing and has helped over 10,000 businesses to date. She is a renowned speaker, podcaster and author, and was named Businesswoman of the Year and Training & Education Provider of the Year at Australia's My Business Awards.

CONNECT WITH KATEWebsite katetoon.com
LinkedIn @katetoon and @company/kate-toon
Twitter @KateToon
Facebook @kateToon
Instagram @katetoon
YouTube @katetoon
Read her latest book Six Figures In School Hours

ABOUT MIXING BABIES AND BUSINESS™
Where parenthood meets professional development:
As a social impact movement and community, I'm focused on producing parent-friendly professional development, digital resources and more inclusive and flexible work solutions for primary caregivers.

This podcast features solo episodes from me covering my journey bringing my kids into business settings and guest interviews where we chat about all things parenthood, entrepreneurship, flexible and remote work with kids.

Thanks for joining me and sharing with your network of parents!

Amy Lynch (+ Family)
Founder | Event + Podcast Host

Did you enjoy this episode?Please subscribe and leave a podcast review – it helps other parents find the podcast!

Learn more about #mixingbabiesandbusiness:For parents interested in flexible and remote work with kids:
http://mixingbabiesandbusiness.com/free-resources

Thanks for joining me!

View Details

INTRO: My name is Amy Lynch and I'm the host and producer of the Mixing Babies And Business™ Podcast.

Thanks for tuning in to Season 5 – mini episodes are rolling out in Spring and Summer 2023, covering all things entrepreneurship, flexible and remote work with kids!

If you enjoy the podcast, please leave a review and share it with your network. I truly appreciate all of the support I've had to date and am hoping to reach as many parents as possible with these candid conversations.

ABOUT SEASON 5
Episode 63 with Amy Lynch: Introduction to Season 5 * Episodes 64–66 with Kate Toon:A parent of one kid and founder of Stay Tooned Inc., spoke with me about running multiple businesses supported by remote contractors, writing books and speaking on stages to demystify digital marketing and business building * Episodes 67–69 with Lissa Appiah: A parent of one kid and founder of WeApply Career Services, spoke with me about coaching career changers and job seekers, alongside facilitating corporate leadership programs to create impact * Episode 70 with Amy Lynch: A bonus solo episode about showing up as you are, pitching and presenting alongside your kids * Episodes 71–73 with Melissa Marsden: A parent of four kids and founder of COMUNiTI, spoke with me about creating spaces with a sense of purpose, through commercial property and design * Episodes 74–76 with Julie Cole: A parent of six kids and co-founder of Mabel's Labels, spoke with me about becoming an advocate for autism, building a completely new product and going through the M&A process * Episodes 77–79 with Mayur and Joy Sontakke: Parents of three kids, spoke with me about unschooling/homeschooling their children alongside building NomadGao, Remote Explorers and Nomadtuktuk Summer Worldschool to facilitate coworking and coliving communities and experiences * Episodes 80–81 with Amy Lynch:* How I host and produce this podcast around a toddler and two school age kids and my Recap of Season 5 highlights

Season 5 has been sponsored by the Startup Women Fund, presented by Startup Canada, Scotiabank and UPS.

ABOUT MIXING BABIES AND BUSINESS™

Where parenthood meets professional development:
As a social impact movement and community, I'm focused on producing parent-friendly professional development, digital resources and more inclusive and flexible work solutions for primary caregivers.

This podcast features solo episodes from me covering my journey bringing my kids into business settings over the past seven years and guest interviews with business and community leaders, where we chat about all things parenthood, entrepreneurship, flexible and remote work with kids.

Edited down into under 20-minute episodes, released each Season twice weekly on Tuesday and Friday – perfect for on-the-go, meal, nap and play time listening.

Thanks for joining me and sharing with your network of parents!

Amy Lynch (+ Family)
Founder | Event + Podcast Host

Join our movement. Bring your kids.---------------------------------

Did you enjoy this episode?Please subscribe and leave a podcast review – it helps other parents find the podcast!

Learn more about #mixingbabiesandbusiness:For parents interested in flexible and remote work with kids:
http://mixingbabiesandbusiness.com/free-resources

Thanks for joining me!

View Details

INTRO: My name is Amy Lynch and I'm the host and producer of the Mixing Babies And Business™ Podcast.

This short teaser episode features my three kids (currently ages 6, 4 and 1) and I. We recorded this quick clip after dinner earlier this month and did all of the things podcast pros tell you NOT to do:

move the mic while speaking
laugh loudly and directly into the mic (edits were needed)
interrupt each other
freeze and recorrect while recording

Mini episodes will launch this Spring and continue throughout Summer 2023, covering all things entrepreneurship, flexible and remote work with kids!

I've been recording interviews with guests over the past two months from my home office/podcast studio around the toddler's nap times and while the older two are in school...

BUT I am very excited as it's the first Season where I have a couple guests based across time zones with a 10-15 hour difference with Ottawa, Canada, so recording is also happening at dinner/bed/bath time.

I have over 60 previous episodes from Seasons 1-4 for you to listen to while you wait.

Thanks for joining me – please share it with your network of parents and leave a review!

Season 5 has been sponsored by the Startup Women Fund, presented by Startup Canada, Scotiabank and UPS.------------------------------------

ABOUT MIXING BABIES AND BUSINESS™

Where parenthood meets professional development:
As a social impact movement and community, I'm focused on producing parent-friendly professional development, digital resources and more inclusive and flexible work solutions for primary caregivers.

This podcast features solo episodes from me covering my journey bringing my kids into business settings over the past seven years and guest interviews with business and community leaders, where we chat about all things parenthood, entrepreneurship, flexible and remote work with kids.

Edited down into under 20-minute episodes, released each Season twice weekly on Tuesday and Friday – perfect for on-the-go, meal, nap and play time listening.

Thanks for joining me and sharing with your network of parents!

Amy Lynch (+ Family)
Founder | Event + Podcast Host

Join our movement. Bring your kids.
http://mixingbabiesandbusiness.com/

Did you enjoy this episode?Please subscribe and leave a podcast review – it helps other parents find the podcast!

Learn more about #mixingbabiesandbusiness:For parents interested in flexible and remote work with kids:
http://mixingbabiesandbusiness.com/free-resources

Thanks for joining me!

View Details

INTRO: My name is Amy Lynch and I'm the host and producer of the Mixing Babies And Business™ Podcast.

Thanks for tuning in! If you enjoyed Season 4, please share it with your network and leave a review.

THINGS I TALK ABOUT IN THIS RECAP:

How having a newborn changed my podcasting workflow
Changing episode launch times because babies don't care if you have a podcast
My four guests this Season: Christine Michel Carter, Alexis Grant, Liam Martin and Jace Meyer
Bonus episodes from me on remote work with kids and planning parent-friendly events
Adjusting my expectations around podcast deadlines, interview and production schedules
Why I like to add a time buffer to everything I do as a parent
What to expect next from Mixing Babies And Business™

ABOUT SEASON 4

Episode 47 with Amy Lynch: Introduction to Season 4
Episodes 48–50 with Christine Michel Carter:A mother of two kids, Forbes Contributor and Founder of Minority Women Marketing.
Episodes 51–53 with Alexis Grant: A serial entrepreneur and parent of two kids, founder of They Got Acquired.
Episode 54 with Amy Lynch: My 'Remote Work With Kids' keynote session from Running Remote.
Episodes 55-57 with Liam Martin: An entrepreneur and parent of one kid, co-founder and CMO of Time Doctor and Staff.com.
Episodes 58-60 with Jace Meyer: A serial entrepreneur and mother of one kid, founder of COYA Productions.
Episodes 61–62 with Amy Lynch: How I plan and host parent-friendly business events and how you can too and Recap of Season 4 highlights.

Season 4 has been sponsored by the Startup Community Empowerment Fund, presented by Startup Canada, Mastercard, UPS and BDC.

ABOUT MIXING BABIES AND BUSINESS™

Where parenthood meets professional development:
As a social impact movement and community, I'm focused on producing parent-friendly professional development, digital resources and more inclusive and flexible work solutions for primary caregivers.

This podcast features solo episodes from me covering my journey bringing my kids into business settings over the past seven years and guest interviews with business and community leaders, where we chat about all things parenthood, entrepreneurship, flexible and remote work with kids.

Edited down into under 20-minute episodes, released each Season twice weekly on Tuesday and Friday – perfect for on-the-go, meal, nap and play time listening.

Thanks for joining me and sharing with your network of parents!

Amy Lynch (+ Family)
Founder | Event + Podcast Host

Join our movement. Bring your kids.
http://mixingbabiesandbusiness.com/

Did you enjoy this episode?Please subscribe and leave a podcast review – it helps other parents find the podcast!

Learn more about #mixingbabiesandbusiness:For parents interested in flexible and remote work with kids:
http://mixingbabiesandbusiness.com/free-resources

Thanks for joining me!

View Details

INTRO: My name is Amy Lynch and I'm the host and producer of the Mixing Babies And Business™ Podcast.

Thanks for tuning into my bonus episode about hosting parent-friendly events for the caregivers in your professional networks.

For more detailed information, including room setup scenarios, supplies, run sheets, check lists, sample communications and templates – you can purchase your DIY event management package at:
mixingbabiesandbusiness.com/host

If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with your network and leave a review –this bonus episode will also help other event hosts create more inclusive experiences for caregivers and their families.

THINGS I TALK ABOUT:

Why you should think about the caregivers in your network when you begin planning your event, in person retreat or experience
Budget considerations and why parent-friendly aspects shouldn't be an afterthought
The things which cost nothing that can make a big difference to your audience
Examining your event experience, logistics, atmosphere, venue, catering, communications and more
Why you may want to consider pop-up childcare or stipends for guest speakers or delegates who are required to be on site for your event
How I host my parent-friendly professional development events and you can too

Season 4 has been sponsored by the Startup Community Empowerment Fund, presented by Startup Canada, Mastercard, UPS and BDC.

ABOUT MIXING BABIES AND BUSINESS™

Where parenthood meets professional development:
As a social impact movement and community, I'm focused on producing parent-friendly professional development, digital resources and more inclusive and flexible work solutions for primary caregivers.

This podcast features solo episodes from me covering my journey bringing my kids into business settings over the past seven years and guest interviews with business and community leaders, where we chat about all things parenthood, entrepreneurship, flexible and remote work with kids.

Edited down into under 20-minute episodes, released each Season twice weekly on Tuesday and Friday – perfect for on-the-go, meal, nap and play time listening.

Thanks for joining me and sharing with your network of parents!

Amy Lynch (+ Family)
Founder | Event + Podcast Host

Join our movement. Bring your kids.
http://mixingbabiesandbusiness.com/

Did you enjoy this episode?Please subscribe and leave a podcast review – it helps other parents find the podcast!

Learn more about #mixingbabiesandbusiness:For parents interested in flexible and remote work with kids:
http://mixingbabiesandbusiness.com/free-resources

Thanks for joining me!

View Details

PT 3: Jace Meyer is a mother of one and award-winning serial entrepreneur who launched COYA Productions to prioritize experiencing joy with her daughter every day. She is currently living on the territory of the Lekwungen speaking peoples and serves on several boards as a director.

In our third and final episode, we talk about how hard it is to find childcare and her belief that you're not a product of your circumstances, you're the consequences of your actions.

THINGS WE TALK ABOUT:

How the pandemic has demonstrated the importance of community and family
The reality of navigating childcare and showing up with your kids in business environments
What she wishes someone would have told her about parenthood and business
Looking at the early startup days in comparison to the pregnancy and birthing process
Her belief that you are not a product of your circumstances, you're the consequences of your actions

Thanks again to Jace Meyer for taking the time to speak about all things parenthood, leadership, social impact and entrepreneurship.

Season 4 has been sponsored by the Startup Community Empowerment Fund, presented by Startup Canada, Mastercard, UPS and BDC.

ABOUT JACE MEYERJace Meyer, a mother of one and serial entrepreneur who launched her latest company, COYA Productions to prioritize experiencing joy with her daughter every day while mobilizing knowledge for social impact creators, Indigenous entrepreneurs, and unheard youth voices. She is currently living on the territory of the Lekwungen speaking peoples and serves on the board of directors for the Victoria Native Friendship Center, the Indigenous LIFT Collective, and is an advisor for the Founders Fund and Sage Initiative. Her work has been recognized as a BMW World Responsible Leader, UVIC Distinguished Alumni and DMZ Woman of the Year Award.

CONNECT WITH JACEWebsites COYAProductions.ca and jaceactually.ca
LinkedIn @jacemeyer
Instagram @jaceactually
Twitter @jaceactually

ABOUT MIXING BABIES AND BUSINESS™
Where parenthood meets professional development:
As a social impact movement and community, I'm focused on producing parent-friendly professional development, digital resources and more inclusive and flexible work solutions for primary caregivers.

This podcast features solo episodes from me covering my journey bringing my kids into business settings over the past seven years and guest interviews with business and community leaders, where we chat about all things parenthood, entrepreneurship, flexible and remote work with kids.

Thanks for joining me and sharing with your network of parents!

Amy Lynch (+ Family)
Founder | Event + Podcast Host

Join our movement. Bring your kids.
http://mixingbabiesandbusiness.com/

Did you enjoy this episode?Please subscribe and leave a podcast review – it helps other parents find the podcast!

Learn more about #mixingbabiesandbusiness:For parents interested in flexible and remote work with kids:
http://mixingbabiesandbusiness.com/free-resources

Thanks for joining me!

View Details

PT 2: Jace Meyer is a mother of one and award-winning serial entrepreneur who launched COYA Productions to prioritize experiencing joy with her daughter every day. She is currently living on the territory of the Lekwungen speaking peoples and serves on several boards as a director.

This is the second of three mini episodes of our conversation. In this interview, we talk about rethinking her relationship with time, money and the pursuit of joy, and the importance of community and connection.

THINGS WE TALK ABOUT:

Reintegrating joy into her daily life and rethinking her relationship with time and money
From a side hustle culture to learning not monetizing every hobby or pursuit
Learning how to fly a plane and the medicine path she is currently on
The impact her starting her own business has had on her relationship with her child
Integrating her daughter into a leadership role for COYA Productions
Reconnecting with her kin, her community and recreating a support network
Not realizing the moment you conceive is the moment you need to register for a daycare space

Thanks to Jace for taking time out of her day to speak with me about reprioritizing joy in her life and not monetizing every hobby or pursuit.

Season 4 has been sponsored by the Startup Community Empowerment Fund, presented by Startup Canada, Mastercard, UPS and BDC.

ABOUT JACE MEYERJace Meyer, a mother of one and serial entrepreneur who launched her latest company, COYA Productions to prioritize experiencing joy with her daughter every day while mobilizing knowledge for social impact creators, Indigenous entrepreneurs, and unheard youth voices. She is currently living on the territory of the Lekwungen speaking peoples and serves on the board of directors for the Victoria Native Friendship Center, the Indigenous LIFT Collective, and is an advisor for the Founders Fund and Sage Initiative. Her work has been recognized as a BMW World Responsible Leader, UVIC Distinguished Alumni and DMZ Woman of the Year Award.

CONNECT WITH JACEWebsites COYAProductions.ca and jaceactually.ca
LinkedIn @jacemeyer
Instagram @jaceactually
Twitter @jaceactually

ABOUT MIXING BABIES AND BUSINESS™
Where parenthood meets professional development:
As a social impact movement and community, I'm focused on producing parent-friendly professional development, digital resources and more inclusive and flexible work solutions for primary caregivers.

This podcast features solo episodes from me covering my journey bringing my kids into business settings over the past seven years and guest interviews with business and community leaders, where we chat about all things parenthood, entrepreneurship, flexible and remote work with kids.

Thanks for joining me and sharing with your network of parents!

Amy Lynch (+ Family)
Founder | Event + Podcast Host

Did you enjoy this episode?Please subscribe and leave a podcast review – it helps other parents find the podcast!

Learn more about #mixingbabiesandbusiness:For parents interested in flexible and remote work with kids:
http://mixingbabiesandbusiness.com/free-resources

Thanks for joining me!

View Details

PT 1: Jace Meyer is a mother of one and award-winning serial entrepreneur who launched COYA Productions to prioritize experiencing joy with her daughter every day. She is currently living on the territory of the Lekwungen speaking peoples and serves on several boards as a director.

This is the first of three mini episodes of our conversation. In this interview, we talk about transitioning from a leadership role in other companies to starting her own business.

THINGS WE TALK ABOUT:

Recording this interview from her car because her daughter is home sick, while I hold my baby that won't nap
Doing speaking gigs and events alongside her daughter who is now six years old
Launching her latest venture, COYA Productions and why she chose to start a business in February 2022
Realizing she was personally, physically and spiritually exhausted as a parent working in a leadership role
How not sleeping well for the first five years of her child's life impacted her health
Focusing on re-Indigenizing her own ways of working, being in ceremony, culture, on land and in service to her own mission and vision

Thanks to Jace for taking time out of her day to share her experiences redesigning her work and life with her family's needs in mind.

Season 4 has been sponsored by the Startup Community Empowerment Fund, presented by Startup Canada, Mastercard, UPS and BDC.

ABOUT JACE MEYERJace Meyer, a mother of one and serial entrepreneur who launched her latest company, COYA Productions to prioritize experiencing joy with her daughter every day while mobilizing knowledge for social impact creators, Indigenous entrepreneurs, and unheard youth voices. She is currently living on the territory of the Lekwungen speaking peoples and serves on the board of directors for the Victoria Native Friendship Center, the Indigenous LIFT Collective, and is an advisor for the Founders Fund and Sage Initiative. Her work has been recognized as a BMW World Responsible Leader, UVIC Distinguished Alumni and DMZ Woman of the Year Award.

CONNECT WITH JACEWebsites COYAProductions.ca and jaceactually.ca
LinkedIn @jacemeyer
Instagram @jaceactually
Twitter @jaceactually

ABOUT MIXING BABIES AND BUSINESS™
Where parenthood meets professional development:
As a social impact movement and community, I'm focused on producing parent-friendly professional development, digital resources and more inclusive and flexible work solutions for primary caregivers.

This podcast features solo episodes from me covering my journey bringing my kids into business settings over the past seven years and guest interviews with business and community leaders, where we chat about all things parenthood, entrepreneurship, flexible and remote work with kids.

Thanks for joining me and sharing with your network of parents!

Amy Lynch (+ Family)
Founder | Event + Podcast Host

Did you enjoy this episode?Please subscribe and leave a podcast review – it helps other parents find the podcast!

Learn more about #mixingbabiesandbusiness:For parents interested in flexible and remote work with kids:
http://mixingbabiesandbusiness.com/free-resources

Thanks for joining me!

View Details

PT 3: Liam Martin is an entrepreneur and parent of one kid. He is co-founder and CMO of Time Doctor and Staff.com as well as co-organizer of the Running Remote Conference. His writing has been published in Forbes, Inc, Mashable, TechCrunch, Fast Company and recently published his first book, Running Remote.

In our third and final episode, we talk about differentiating yourself when competing against a world of remote talent and what he wishes someone would have told him before becoming a parent.

THINGS WE TALK ABOUT:

Future migration trends driven by remote work
How managers can be the biggest distraction for direct reports
Advice for parents seeking to transition to a remote-first organization
The search for talent has opened up but your competition has increased
Positioning yourself and focusing on your specific set of skills
What he wishes someone would have told him before becoming a parent
How the early days of parenthood, newborn and postpartum care needs have influenced his perspective

Thanks to Liam for taking the time to speak about all things parenthood, childcare, asynchronous management and remote work.

Season 4 has been sponsored by the Startup Community Empowerment Fund, presented by Startup Canada, Mastercard, UPS and BDC.

ABOUT LIAM MARTINLiam Martin is an entrepreneur and parent of one kid. He is co-founder and CMO of Time Doctor and Staff.com as well as co-organizer of the Running Remote Conference. He is an avid proponent of remote work and has grown his company to people working from over 40 different countries, without an in person office. His writing has been published in Forbes, Inc, Mashable, TechCrunch, Fast Company and recently published his first book, Running Remote.

CONNECT WITH LIAMWebsites runningremotebook.com and timedoctor.com
Twitter @liamremote
LinkedIn @liammcivormartin
YouTube @runningremote

ABOUT MIXING BABIES AND BUSINESS™
Where parenthood meets professional development:
As a social impact movement and community, I'm focused on producing parent-friendly professional development, digital resources and more inclusive and flexible work solutions for primary caregivers.

This podcast features solo episodes from me covering my journey bringing my kids into business settings over the past seven years and guest interviews with business and community leaders, where we chat about all things parenthood, entrepreneurship, flexible and remote work with kids.

Thanks for joining me and sharing with your network of parents!

Amy Lynch (+ Family)
Founder | Event + Podcast Host

Join our movement. Bring your kids.
http://mixingbabiesandbusiness.com/

Did you enjoy this episode?Please subscribe and leave a podcast review – it helps other parents find the podcast!

Learn more about #mixingbabiesandbusiness:For parents interested in flexible and remote work with kids:
http://mixingbabiesandbusiness.com/free-resources

Thanks for joining me!

View Details

PT 2: Liam Martin is an entrepreneur and parent of one kid. He is co-founder and CMO of Time Doctor and Staff.com as well as co-organizer of the Running Remote Conference. His writing has been published in Forbes, Inc, Mashable, TechCrunch, Fast Company and recently published his first book, Running Remote.

In the second mini episode, we talk about the differences between working from home and remote work, asynchronous management, and future remote work trends.

THINGS WE TALK ABOUT:

How the challenges of working from home are different to remote work
Identifying future trends for remote leaders and potential job seekers
The importance of over communication and clear documentation
Why the platform is more important than the person
Leading a team with asynchronous management
Growing a remote-first organization

Thanks to Liam for taking part of his day to speak with me about different remote work environments, trends and the mindset shifts for leading remote teams.

Season 4 has been sponsored by the Startup Community Empowerment Fund, presented by Startup Canada, Mastercard, UPS and BDC.

ABOUT LIAM MARTINLiam Martin is an entrepreneur and parent of one kid. He is co-founder and CMO of Time Doctor and Staff.com as well as co-organizer of the Running Remote Conference. He is an avid proponent of remote work and has grown his company to people working from over 40 different countries, without an in person office. His writing has been published in Forbes, Inc, Mashable, TechCrunch, Fast Company and recently published his first book, Running Remote.

CONNECT WITH LIAMWebsites runningremotebook.com and timedoctor.com
Twitter @liamremote
LinkedIn @liammcivormartin
YouTube @runningremote

ABOUT MIXING BABIES AND BUSINESS™
Where parenthood meets professional development:
As a social impact movement and community, I'm focused on producing parent-friendly professional development, digital resources and more inclusive and flexible work solutions for primary caregivers.

This podcast features solo episodes from me covering my journey bringing my kids into business settings over the past seven years and guest interviews with business and community leaders, where we chat about all things parenthood, entrepreneurship, flexible and remote work with kids.

Thanks for joining me and sharing with your network of parents!

Amy Lynch (+ Family)
Founder | Event + Podcast Host

Join our movement. Bring your kids.
http://mixingbabiesandbusiness.com/

Did you enjoy this episode?Please subscribe and leave a podcast review – it helps other parents find the podcast!

Learn more about #mixingbabiesandbusiness:For parents interested in flexible and remote work with kids:
http://mixingbabiesandbusiness.com/free-resources

Thanks for joining me!

View Details

PT 1: Liam Martin is an entrepreneur and parent of one kid. He is co-founder and CMO of Time Doctor and Staff.com as well as co-organizer of the Running Remote Conference. His writing has been published in Forbes, Inc, Mashable, TechCrunch, Fast Company and recently published his first book, Running Remote.

This is the first of three mini episodes of our conversation, which took place over the summer. In this interview, we talk about securing childcare as a business tactic and his approach to asynchronous management.

THINGS WE TALK ABOUT:

His tactical approach to securing and utilizing childcare to run multiple businesses
Their current monthly costs of full-time childcare and extra home support for a toddler
Using time blocking to swap primary caregiving duties during weekend meetings
Leading a remote team around the world with different remote work styles
The difference between asynchronous and synchronous remote work environments
Why doing remote work isn't eight-hour days of back-to-back live calls and what it can be instead
How asynchronous management can help you scale a tech company faster than the traditional office model

Thanks to Liam for taking part of his day to speak with me about life as a remote work leader and parent!

Season 4 has been sponsored by the Startup Community Empowerment Fund, presented by Startup Canada, Mastercard, UPS and BDC.

ABOUT LIAM MARTINLiam Martin is an entrepreneur and parent of one kid. He is co-founder and CMO of Time Doctor and Staff.com as well as co-organizer of the Running Remote Conference. He is an avid proponent of remote work and has grown his company to people working from over 40 different countries, without an in person office. His writing has been published in Forbes, Inc, Mashable, TechCrunch, Fast Company and recently published his first book, Running Remote.

CONNECT WITH LIAMWebsites runningremotebook.com and timedoctor.com
Twitter @liamremote
LinkedIn @liammcivormartin
YouTube @runningremote

ABOUT MIXING BABIES AND BUSINESS™
Where parenthood meets professional development:
As a social impact movement and community, I'm focused on producing parent-friendly professional development, digital resources and more inclusive and flexible work solutions for primary caregivers.

This podcast features solo episodes from me covering my journey bringing my kids into business settings over the past seven years and guest interviews with business and community leaders, where we chat about all things parenthood, entrepreneurship, flexible and remote work with kids.

Thanks for joining me and sharing with your network of parents!

Amy Lynch (+ Family)
Founder | Event + Podcast Host

Join our movement. Bring your kids.
http://mixingbabiesandbusiness.com/

Did you enjoy this episode?Please subscribe and leave a podcast review – it helps other parents find the podcast!

Learn more about #mixingbabiesandbusiness:For parents interested in flexible and remote work with kids:
http://mixingbabiesandbusiness.com/free-resources

Thanks for joining me!

View Details

This bonus episode features the talk I gave for Running Remote, the world's largest remote work conference, where I spoke about 'Remote work with kids' to a hybrid audience on stage in Montreal, Canada, while babywearing my four-month-old newborn son in May 2022.

The feedback was great and I also experienced many positive comments from fellow speakers, event organizers and attendees on the fact I not only brought my baby to a tech conference and related events, I also presented with him on stage. Tune into the full session including Audience Q&A, on Running Remote's YouTube Channel.

SHOW NOTES:

Welcome from Daphnée Laforest, MC at Running Remote Conference 2022
'Remote work with kids' keynote by Amy Lynch, Founder + Podcast Host at Mixing Babies And Business™

THINGS I TALK ABOUT:

Both personal and professional aspects of remote work with kids
Creating boundaries
Blocking your time
Asynchronous workflow
Batching your tasks
Mindset reframes
Remote work with kids resources for corporations and parents

Thanks for taking the time to listen to my session for Running Remote Conference 2022!I hope it helps you with your workflow ideas or even encourages you to show up as you are as a parent, if you wish, to the next business event or speaking opportunity coming your way.

Season 4 has been sponsored by the Startup Community Empowerment Fund, presented by Startup Canada, Mastercard, UPS and BDC.

ABOUT AMY LYNCHI believe everyone deserves to design a life that works for them and their family. Over the past decade, I’ve negotiated remote work arrangements, freelance client work and validated business ideas, in between living and working in Canada, Europe and Australia (and having kids).

These days you can find me speaking, writing and advising on:
• flexible and remote work with kids; and
• creating a parent-friendly business culture.

CONNECT WITH AMYWebsite amymaureenlynch.com
LinkedIn @amymlynch
Twitter @amymlynch

ABOUT MIXING BABIES AND BUSINESS™
Where parenthood meets professional development:
As a social impact movement and community, I'm focused on producing parent-friendly professional development, digital resources and more inclusive and flexible work solutions for primary caregivers.

This podcast features solo episodes from me covering my journey bringing my kids into business settings over the past seven years and guest interviews with business and community leaders, where we chat about all things parenthood, entrepreneurship, flexible and remote work with kids.
Thanks for joining me and sharing with your network of parents!

Amy Lynch (+ Family)
Founder | Event + Podcast Host

Join our movement. Bring your kids.
http://mixingbabiesandbusiness.com/

Did you enjoy this episode?Please subscribe and leave a podcast review – it helps other parents find the podcast!

Learn more about #mixingbabiesandbusiness:For parents interested in flexible and remote work with kids:
http://mixingbabiesandbusiness.com/free-resources

Thanks for joining me!

View Details

PT 3: Alexis Grant is a serial entrepreneur and parent of two kids. She’s currently building They Got Acquired, a content company with a mission to redefine startup success by sharing stories of acquisitions between $100k-$50M. She has bootstrapped two of her previous companies, selling her content agency to The Penny Hoarder and her brand for writers, The Write Life.

In our third and final episode, we talk about work routines, adjusting as kids get older, postpartum support and how she invests in herself.

THINGS WE TALK ABOUT:

Managing her creative ideas when she's in flow
Getting comfortable with asking for help with childcare
How kids' sleep routines impact your work routines
Joining the Startup Parent community to navigate business and life challenges
The importance of postpartum support but how you don't always know what you need
The kind of world she hopes her kids grow up in and what she's doing about it

Thanks again to Alexis Grant for taking the time to speak about all things parenthood, building, growing and selling companies.

Season 4 has been sponsored by the Startup Community Empowerment Fund, presented by Startup Canada, Mastercard, UPS and BDC.

ABOUT ALEXIS GRANTAlexis Grant is a serial entrepreneur and parent of two kids. She’s currently building They Got Acquired, a content company with a mission to redefine startup success by sharing stories of acquisitions between $100k-$50M. She has bootstrapped two of her previous companies, selling her content agency as an acquihire to The Penny Hoarder in 2019 and selling The Write Life in 2021. She actively avoids hustle culture and enjoys hiking near her home in West Virginia.

CONNECT WITH ALEXISWebsites alexisgrant.com and theygotacquired.com
Twitter @alexisgrant
LinkedIn @alexisgrant

ABOUT MIXING BABIES AND BUSINESS™
Where parenthood meets professional development:
As a social impact movement and community, I'm focused on producing parent-friendly professional development, digital resources and more inclusive and flexible work solutions for primary caregivers.

This podcast features solo episodes from me covering my journey bringing my kids into business settings over the past seven years and guest interviews with business and community leaders, where we chat about all things parenthood, entrepreneurship, flexible and remote work with kids.

Thanks for joining me and sharing with your network of parents!

Amy Lynch (+ Family)
Founder | Event + Podcast Host

Join our movement. Bring your kids.
http://mixingbabiesandbusiness.com/

Did you enjoy this episode?Please subscribe and leave a podcast review – it helps other parents find the podcast!

Learn more about #mixingbabiesandbusiness:For parents interested in flexible and remote work with kids:
http://mixingbabiesandbusiness.com/free-resources

Thanks for joining me!

View Details

PT 2: Alexis Grant is a serial entrepreneur and parent of two kids. She’s currently building They Got Acquired, a content company with a mission to redefine startup success by sharing stories of acquisitions between $100k-$50M. She has bootstrapped two of her previous companies, selling her content agency to The Penny Hoarder and her brand for writers, The Write Life.

In the second mini episode, we talk about asynchronous remote work, sharing her business building experiences online and how caregiving responsibilities can impact your creative workflow.

THINGS WE TALK ABOUT:

Building an asynchronous remote work environment as a parent
Working with freelancers and contractors
Sharing her business learnings with others via her newsletter and social media
What she wishes she knew as a new parent and a new business owner
The cycles of cold seasons impacting your work
Not having the time or space to action your creative ideas
Balancing caregiving responsibilities with work

Thanks again to Lexi for speaking with me about the realities of working with freelancers, adapting work routines and parenting duties.

Season 4 has been sponsored by the Startup Community Empowerment Fund, presented by Startup Canada, Mastercard, UPS and BDC.

ABOUT ALEXIS GRANTAlexis Grant is a serial entrepreneur and parent of two kids. She’s currently building They Got Acquired, a content company with a mission to redefine startup success by sharing stories of acquisitions between $100k-$50M. She has bootstrapped two of her previous companies, selling her content agency as an acquihire to The Penny Hoarder in 2019 and selling The Write Life in 2021. She actively avoids hustle culture and enjoys hiking near her home in West Virginia.

CONNECT WITH ALEXISWebsites alexisgrant.com and theygotacquired.com
Twitter @alexisgrant
LinkedIn @alexisgrant

ABOUT MIXING BABIES AND BUSINESS™
Where parenthood meets professional development:
As a social impact movement and community, I'm focused on producing parent-friendly professional development, digital resources and more inclusive and flexible work solutions for primary caregivers.

This podcast features solo episodes from me covering my journey bringing my kids into business settings over the past seven years and guest interviews with business and community leaders, where we chat about all things parenthood, entrepreneurship, flexible and remote work with kids.

Thanks for joining me and sharing with your network of parents!

Amy Lynch (+ Family)
Founder | Event + Podcast Host

Join our movement. Bring your kids.
http://mixingbabiesandbusiness.com/

Did you enjoy this episode?Please subscribe and leave a podcast review – it helps other parents find the podcast!

Learn more about #mixingbabiesandbusiness:For parents interested in flexible and remote work with kids:
http://mixingbabiesandbusiness.com/free-resources

Thanks for joining me!

View Details

PT 1: Alexis Grant is a serial entrepreneur and parent of two kids. She’s currently building They Got Acquired, a content company with a mission to redefine startup success by sharing stories of acquisitions between $100k-$50M. She has bootstrapped two of her previous companies, selling her content agency to The Penny Hoarder and her brand for writers, The Write Life.

This is the first of three mini episodes of our conversation, which took place before the summer break. In this interview, we talk about her current workflow and how she's shared flexible childcare to adapt alongside her growing business.

THINGS WE TALK ABOUT:

Her current work schedule and regular exercise routine
Taking calls while hiking in nature
Renegotiating her work routine around school schedules
Getting creative with childcare when kids are at home full-time
What kind of economic opportunities flexible and accessible daycare could provide
Negotiating an acquihire business sale while pregnant
Working in a leadership role with two kids under age two

Thanks to Lexi for taking part of her day to speak with me about her parenthood journey and designing a flexible workflow!

Season 4 has been sponsored by the Startup Community Empowerment Fund, presented by Startup Canada, Mastercard, UPS and BDC.

ABOUT ALEXIS GRANTAlexis Grant is a serial entrepreneur and parent of two kids. She’s currently building They Got Acquired, a content company with a mission to redefine startup success by sharing stories of acquisitions between $100k-$50M. She has bootstrapped two of her previous companies, selling her content agency as an acquihire to The Penny Hoarder in 2019 and selling The Write Life in 2021. She actively avoids hustle culture and enjoys hiking near her home in West Virginia.

CONNECT WITH ALEXISWebsites alexisgrant.com and theygotacquired.com
Twitter @alexisgrant
LinkedIn @alexisgrant

ABOUT MIXING BABIES AND BUSINESS™
Where parenthood meets professional development:
As a social impact movement and community, I'm focused on producing parent-friendly professional development, digital resources and more inclusive and flexible work solutions for primary caregivers.

This podcast features solo episodes from me covering my journey bringing my kids into business settings over the past seven years and guest interviews with business and community leaders, where we chat about all things parenthood, entrepreneurship, flexible and remote work with kids.

Edited down into under 20-minute episodes, released each Season twice weekly on Tuesday and Friday – perfect for on-the-go, meal, nap and play time listening.

Thanks for joining me and sharing with your network of parents!

Amy Lynch (+ Family)
Founder | Event + Podcast Host

Join our movement. Bring your kids.
http://mixingbabiesan

Did you enjoy this episode?Please subscribe and leave a podcast review – it helps other parents find the podcast!

Learn more about #mixingbabiesandbusiness:For parents interested in flexible and remote work with kids:
http://mixingbabiesandbusiness.com/free-resources

Thanks for joining me!

View Details

PT 3: Christine Michel Carter is a mother of two kids, Forbes Contributor and Founder of Minority Women Marketing, who has been called the “mother of LinkedIn” by the New York Post. She is an advisory board member of Mom Congress, published author, regular guest speaker and contributor to ForbesWomen, TIME, Entrepreneur, HuffPost, Health and Parents publications.

In our third and final episode, we talk about the barriers for parents thinking about entering politics and how you can get involved.

THINGS WE TALK ABOUT:

What the Mom Congress is and how you can get involved
Everything is political and how parenting makes you pay better attention
Getting more women into politics and using your highly transferable parenting skills
The kind of world she hopes her children grow up in
What she does to invest in herself and her relationship with her children
Things she wishes she knew before becoming a parent and a leader

Thanks again to Christine Michel Carter for taking the time to speak about all things parenthood, navigating your career changes and stepping up into leadership roles.

Season 4 has been sponsored by the Startup Community Empowerment Fund, presented by Startup Canada, Mastercard, UPS and BDC.

ABOUT CHRISTINE MICHEL CARTERChristine Michel Carter, a mother of two kids, Forbes Contributor and Founder of Minority Women Marketing, who has been called the “mother of LinkedIn” by the New York Post. She is an advisory board member of Mom Congress, published author, regular guest speaker and contributor to ForbesWomen, TIME, Entrepreneur, HuffPost, Health and Parents publications. She is a Black Women in the Workplace Advocate and works with organizations as a career doula on-demand coach, helping women navigate how children impact their professional careers.

CONNECT WITH CHRISTINE MICHELWebsite christinemichelcarter.com
Twitter @cmichelcarter
LinkedIn @cmichelcarter

ABOUT MIXING BABIES AND BUSINESS™
Where parenthood meets professional development:
As a social impact movement and community, I'm focused on producing parent-friendly professional development, digital resources and more inclusive and flexible work solutions for primary caregivers.

This podcast features solo episodes from me covering my journey bringing my kids into business settings over the past seven years and guest interviews with business and community leaders, where we chat about all things parenthood, entrepreneurship, flexible and remote work with kids.

Edited down into under 20-minute episodes, released each Season twice weekly on Tuesday and Friday – perfect for on-the-go, meal, nap and play time listening.

Thanks for joining me and sharing with your network of parents!

Amy Lynch (+ Family)
Founder | Event + Podcast Host

Join our movement. Bring your kids.
http://mixingbabiesandbusiness.com/

Did you enjoy this episode?Please subscribe and leave a podcast review – it helps other parents find the podcast!

Learn more about #mixingbabiesandbusiness:For parents interested in flexible and remote work with kids:
http://mixingbabiesandbusiness.com/free-resources

Thanks for joining me!

View Details

PT 2: Christine Michel Carter is a mother of two kids, Forbes Contributor and Founder of Minority Women Marketing, who has been called the “mother of LinkedIn” by the New York Post. She is an advisory board member of Mom Congress, published author, regular guest speaker and contributor to ForbesWomen, TIME, Entrepreneur, HuffPost, Health and Parents publications.

This is the second of three mini episodes of our conversation, where we talk about negotiating for a raise, how she is currently spending time with her children and the role models she grew up with.

THINGS WE TALK ABOUT:

Getting promoted and growing her career over the past two years
Documenting your successes and using contrasting as part of negotiating a raise
Her journey as a published author and parent...it keeps getting better!
How she spends time with her two kids now as a single mother
Her role models and how women have inspired her

Thanks to Christine Michel for taking part of her day to speak with me about how she uses mindset practices to enter into business negotiations, her current home life and the women who've inspired her.

Season 4 has been sponsored by the Startup Community Empowerment Fund, presented by Startup Canada, Mastercard, UPS and BDC.

ABOUT CHRISTINE MICHEL CARTERChristine Michel Carter, a mother of two kids, Forbes Contributor and Founder of Minority Women Marketing, who has been called the “mother of LinkedIn” by the New York Post. She is an advisory board member of Mom Congress, published author, regular guest speaker and contributor to ForbesWomen, TIME, Entrepreneur, HuffPost, Health and Parents publications. She is a Black Women in the Workplace Advocate and works with organizations as a career doula on-demand coach, helping women navigate how children impact their professional careers.

CONNECT WITH CHRISTINE MICHELWebsite christinemichelcarter.com
Twitter @cmichelcarter
LinkedIn @cmichelcarter

ABOUT MIXING BABIES AND BUSINESS™
Where parenthood meets professional development:
As a social impact movement and community, I'm focused on producing parent-friendly professional development, digital resources and more inclusive and flexible work solutions for primary caregivers.

This podcast features solo episodes from me covering my journey bringing my kids into business settings over the past seven years and guest interviews with business and community leaders, where we chat about all things parenthood, entrepreneurship, flexible and remote work with kids.

Edited down into under 20-minute episodes, released each Season twice weekly on Tuesday and Friday – perfect for on-the-go, meal, nap and play time listening.

Thanks for joining me and sharing with your network of parents!

Amy Lynch (+ Family)
Founder | Event + Podcast Host

Join our movement. Bring your kids.
http://mixingbabiesandbusiness.com/

Did you enjoy this episode?Please subscribe and leave a podcast review – it helps other parents find the podcast!

Learn more about #mixingbabiesandbusiness:For parents interested in flexible and remote work with kids:
http://mixingbabiesandbusiness.com/free-resources

Thanks for joining me!

View Details

PT 1: Christine Michel Carter is a mother of two kids, Forbes Contributor and Founder of Minority Women Marketing, who has been called the “mother of LinkedIn” by the New York Post. She is an advisory board member of Mom Congress, published author, regular guest speaker and contributor to ForbesWomen, TIME, Entrepreneur, HuffPost, Health and Parents publications.

This is the first of three mini episodes of our conversation, which took place over the summer. In this interview, we talk about how her career continued to thrive during the past few years while here children were at home alongside her.

THINGS WE TALK ABOUT:

Supporting other authors and the work they do
Working at a startup that was completely unprepared for parental leave
Pumping in a bathroom at work after the birth of her first child
Deciding to bring her whole authentic self to work as a parent
Advocating for remote work before the pandemic and being told no by a Fortune 500 company
Making the shift to remote work with two kids at home

Thanks to Christine Michel for taking part of her day to speak with me about her parenthood journey and advocating for flexible work!

Season 4 has been sponsored by the Startup Community Empowerment Fund, presented by Startup Canada, Mastercard, UPS and BDC.

ABOUT CHRISTINE MICHEL CARTERChristine Michel Carter, a mother of two kids, Forbes Contributor and Founder of Minority Women Marketing, who has been called the “mother of LinkedIn” by the New York Post. She is an advisory board member of Mom Congress, published author, regular guest speaker and contributor to ForbesWomen, TIME, Entrepreneur, HuffPost, Health and Parents publications. She is a Black Women in the Workplace Advocate and works with organizations as a career doula on-demand coach, helping women navigate how children impact their professional careers.

CONNECT WITH CHRISTINE MICHELWebsite christinemichelcarter.com
Twitter @cmichelcarter
LinkedIn @cmichelcarter

ABOUT MIXING BABIES AND BUSINESS™
Where parenthood meets professional development:
As a social impact movement and community, I'm focused on producing parent-friendly professional development, digital resources and more inclusive and flexible work solutions for primary caregivers.

This podcast features solo episodes from me covering my journey bringing my kids into business settings over the past seven years and guest interviews with business and community leaders, where we chat about all things parenthood, entrepreneurship, flexible and remote work with kids.

Edited down into under 20-minute episodes, released each Season twice weekly on Tuesday and Friday – perfect for on-the-go, meal, nap and play time listening.

Thanks for joining me and sharing with your network of parents!

Amy Lynch (+ Family)
Founder | Event + Podcast Host

Join our movement. Bring your kids.
http://mixingbabiesandbusiness.com/

Did you enjoy this episode?Please subscribe and leave a podcast review – it helps other parents find the podcast!

Learn more about #mixingbabiesandbusiness:For parents interested in flexible and remote work with kids:
http://mixingbabiesandbusiness.com/free-resources

Thanks for joining me!

View Details

INTRO: My name is Amy Lynch and I'm the host and producer of the Mixing Babies And Business™ Podcast.

Welcome back and thank you for tuning in to Season 4, sponsored by the Startup Community Empowerment Fund, which is presented by Startup Canada, Mastercard, UPS and BDC.

It’s been over 9 months since my baby was born and this season has felt very slow and steady as I’ve spread the process of guest interview preparation, recording, editing and production over the longest space of time yet.

Who knew it would be harder to record a podcast around a newborn baby than two pre-school age kids stuck at home two years ago? Not me.

During this season, I’m hoping you will tune in each week as 2022 winds down, where we will take a bit of a journey together, meeting four individuals who have been building great things, making an impact and raising humans along the way.

ABOUT SEASON 4

Episode 47 with Amy Lynch: Introduction to Season 4
Episodes 48–50 with Christine Michel Carter:A mother of two kids, Forbes Contributor and Founder of Minority Women Marketing.
Episodes 51–53 with Alexis Grant: A serial entrepreneur and parent of two kids, founder of They Got Acquired.
Episode 54 with Amy Lynch: My 'Remote Work With Kids' keynote session from Running Remote.
Episodes 55-57 with Liam Martin: An entrepreneur and parent of one kid, co-founder and CMO of Time Doctor and Staff.com.
Episodes 58-60 with Jace Meyer: A serial entrepreneur and mother of one kid, founder of COYA Productions.
Episodes 61–62 with Amy Lynch: How I plan and host parent-friendly business events and how you can too and Recap of Season 4 highlights.

These upcoming episodes and Seasons 1–3 of the podcast have been created with parents like you in mind.

Another Season here and unfolding and I’m grateful for you taking the time to listen to these conversations and ideas on how to create more inclusive, flexible and receptive work environments, company cultures and corporate spaces for parents and their children.

ABOUT MIXING BABIES AND BUSINESS™

Where parenthood meets professional development:
As a social impact movement and community, I'm focused on producing parent-friendly professional development, digital resources and more inclusive and flexible work solutions for primary caregivers.

This podcast features solo episodes from me covering my journey bringing my kids into business settings over the past seven years and guest interviews with business and community leaders, where we chat about all things parenthood, entrepreneurship, flexible and remote work with kids.

Edited down into under 20-minute episodes, released each Season twice weekly on Tuesday and Friday – perfect for on-the-go, meal, nap and play time listening.

Thanks for joining me and sharing with your network of parents!

Amy Lynch (+ Family)
Founder | Event + Podcast Host

Join our movement. Bring your kids.
http://mixingbabiesandbusiness.com/

Did you enjoy this episode?Please subscribe and leave a podcast review – it helps other parents find the podcast!

Learn more about #mixingbabiesandbusiness:For parents interested in flexible and remote work with kids:
http://mixingbabiesandbusiness.com/free-resources

Thanks for joining me!

View Details

RECAP: My name is Amy Lynch and I'm the host and producer of the Mixing Babies And Business™ Podcast. Since August 2020, I've interviewed 14 guests and produced over 45 episode, across three seasons.

My work has been selected as a Finalist for Future of Good‘s Top 100 Recovery Projects in Canada in 2020 and has been invited to join the Startup Canada Communities national network in 2021.

ABOUT SEASON 3

Episode 32 Season 3 Intro: Featured interviews and future plans
Episodes 33–35 with Jennifer Harper: A mom of two, founder and CEO of Cheekbone Beauty in Canada
Episodes 36–38 with Adonica Shaw: A mom of three, speaker, author and Founder of Wingwomen in the United States
Episodes 39–41 with Jane Downes: A mom of four, chartered accountant and the founder of Part-Time.ie and Jane Downes Finance Talent in Ireland
Episodes 42–44 with Rashmi Sirdeshpande: A mom of two and a lawyer turned children's author in England
BONUS Episode 45: Baby in the boardroom: Becoming an accidental activist and parentpreneur
Episode 46 Season 3 Finale Recap: Podcasting while pregnant and my parental leave prep: https://www.linkedin.com/post/12/13/2021/amymlynch

The podcast is on a break in the first half of 2022 while I have a baby and remember how to care for a newborn...stay tuned for Season 4!
For now, look after yourselves and best wishes over the coming months. Thank you for listening, spreading the word and supporting this work!

Did you enjoy this episode?Please subscribe and leave a podcast review – it helps other parents find the podcast!

CONNECT WITH US

We’re always happy to hear from you! Email: contact@mixingbabiesandbusiness.com

Learn more about #mixingbabiesandbusiness:For parents interested in flexible and remote work with kids: http://mixingbabiesandbusiness.com/free-resources

Season 3 has been sponsored by the Startup Community Empowerment Fund, presented by Startup Canada, Mastercard Canada, Sovereign Insurance and UPS Canada.

ABOUT MIXING BABIES AND BUSINESS™
I believe parenthood and professional development doesn’t have to be mutually exclusive.
As a social impact movement and community, I'm focused on producing parent-friendly professional development, digital resources and more inclusive and flexible work solutions for primary caregivers.

This podcast is the result of my journey over the past five years bringing my kids into business settings, hosting parent-friendly professional development events and during these times, it's my creative attempt to continue connecting you with industry leaders and guest experts who also happen to be parents.

Mini episodes are released on Tuesday and Friday covering all things entrepreneurship, flexible and remote work with kids.

Thanks for listening and sharing with your network of parents!

Amy Lynch (+ Family)
Founder | Event + Podcast Host
http://mixingbabiesandbusiness.com/

View Details

This bonus episode features the talk I gave for a parentpreneur panel event in October, where each speaker discussed their experiences as a business founder and parent. My oldest kid made a cameo during my Q&A session at the end, which you can watch on Startup Vancouver's YouTube Channel.

THINGS I TALK ABOUT:

Bringing my kids into business settings
Getting frustrated by a lack of inclusive corporate spaces and programming
Learning to ask for help, advocate for my needs and show up as I am
Things I didn't know about mixing parenthood and business...until I tried it
Producing parent-friendly professional development
Questions for event planners, employers and organizations seeking to create more inclusive spaces and programming for parents and their families
Ways in which parents can keep advocating for themselves in business
Startup Vancouver parentpreneur talks

**Thanks for taking the time to listen to my talk about my experiences so far with parenthood entrepreneurship and activism!

Did you enjoy this episode?**Please subscribe and leave a podcast review – it helps other parents find the podcast!

CONNECT WITH US

We’re always happy to hear from you! Email: contact@mixingbabiesandbusiness.com

Learn more about #mixingbabiesandbusiness:For parents interested in flexible and remote work with kids: http://mixingbabiesandbusiness.com/free-resources

Season 3 has been sponsored by the Startup Community Empowerment Fund, presented by Startup Canada, Mastercard Canada, Sovereign Insurance and UPS Canada.

ABOUT AMY LYNCHI believe everyone deserves to design a life that works for them and their family. Over the past decade, I’ve negotiated remote work arrangements, freelance client work and validated business ideas, in between living and working in Canada, Europe and Australia (and having kids).

I write about travel, international family life, creativity and flexible work on my blog and produce parent-friendly professional development events and digital resources, focused on creating inclusive and flexible work solutions.

CONNECT WITH AMYWebsite amymaureenlynch.com
LinkedIn @amymlynch
Twitter @amymlynch

ABOUT MIXING BABIES AND BUSINESS™
I believe parenthood and professional development doesn’t have to be mutually exclusive.
As a social impact movement and community, I'm focused on producing parent-friendly professional development, digital resources and more inclusive and flexible work solutions for primary caregivers.

This podcast is the result of my journey over the past five years bringing my kids into business settings, hosting parent-friendly professional development events and during these times, it's my creative attempt to continue connecting you with industry leaders and guest experts who also happen to be parents.

Mini episodes are released on Tuesday and Friday covering all things entrepreneurship, flexible and remote work with kids.

Thanks for listening and sharing with your network of parents!

Amy Lynch (+ Family)
Founder | Event + Podcast Host
http://mixingbabiesandbusiness.c

View Details

PT 3: Rashmi Sirdeshpande is a mom of two and a lawyer turned children's author who loves taking big ideas and making them accessible and exciting for young readers. Her books have been recognized by BookTrust, listed in The Times/Sunday Times Best Children’s Books of the Year and she is a World Book Day author.

This is the final of three mini episodes of our conversation, which took place in October.

THINGS WE TALK ABOUT:

Advice for listeners seeking to create something they can't currently find in the market or on bookshelves
How she invests in her own personal and professional development as a parent and writer
The importance of mentorship, networking and community
Going past your comfort zone and doing things which terrify you because they're great opportunities
What she wishes someone would have told her when she first became a parent
The kind of world she hopes her children grow up in and how she's writing books to spark joy, hope and encouragement

**Thanks again to Rashmi for taking the time to speak about all things parenthood, creativity and entrepreneurship!

Did you enjoy this episode?**Please subscribe and leave a podcast review – it helps other parents find the podcast!

CONNECT WITH US

We’re always happy to hear from you! Email: contact@mixingbabiesandbusiness.com

Learn more about #mixingbabiesandbusiness:For parents interested in flexible and remote work with kids: http://mixingbabiesandbusiness.com/free-resources

Season 3 has been sponsored by the Startup Community Empowerment Fund, presented by Startup Canada, Mastercard Canada, Sovereign Insurance and UPS Canada.

ABOUT RASHMI SIRDESHPANDERashmi Sirdeshpande is a mom of two and a lawyer turned children's author who loves taking big ideas and making them accessible and exciting for young readers. She writes non-fiction picture books that ignite children's curiosity, as well as fictional stories that crackle with imagination. Her books have been recognized by BookTrust multiple times, listed in The Times/Sunday Times Best Children’s Books of the Year 2020 and she is a World Book Day 2022 author.

CONNECT WITH RASHMIWebsite rashmisirdeshpande.com
Twitter @RashmiWriting

ABOUT MIXING BABIES AND BUSINESS™
I believe parenthood and professional development doesn’t have to be mutually exclusive.
As a social impact movement and community, I'm focused on producing parent-friendly professional development, digital resources and more inclusive and flexible work solutions for primary caregivers.

This podcast is the result of my journey over the past five years bringing my kids into business settings, hosting parent-friendly professional development events and during these times, it's my creative attempt to continue connecting you with industry leaders and guest experts who also happen to be parents.

Mini episodes are released on Tuesday and Friday covering all things entrepreneurship, flexible and remote work with kids.

Thanks for listening and sharing with your network of parents!

Amy Lynch (+ Family)
Founder | Event + Podcast Host
http://mixingbabiesandbusiness.com/

View Details

PT 2: Rashmi Sirdeshpande is a mom of two and a lawyer turned children's author who loves taking big ideas and making them accessible and exciting for young readers. Her books have been recognized by BookTrust, listed in The Times/Sunday Times Best Children’s Books of the Year and she is a World Book Day author.

This is the second of three mini episodes of our conversation, which took place in October.

THINGS WE TALK ABOUT:

Relearning how to be creative as a writer after leaving her law practice
Bringing her whole self to her work and being okay with making mistakes
Showing up as she is for different events with school age audiences
What we can learn from how children treat each other and themselves
Fostering a sense of curiosity and innovation in young readers as it relates to entrepreneurship
Testing out new ideas and incorporating feedback from her kids

**Thanks to Rashmi for taking part of her day to answer my questions about getting comfortable with making mistakes, showing up as herself and testing out new ideas with her audience.