The end of the year comes with equal parts excitement, chaos, pressure… and a whole lot of “shoulds” from the online business world.
You should unplug completely.
You should rest.
You should hustle.
You should launch.

But the truth?
Your holiday season is yours to design.

In this episode, I’m breaking down the real-life reality of navigating the holiday season as a mum in business - not the Pinterest version, not the online-coach version, but the messy, practical, deeply human version.

I look at:

✨ The guilt piece — why so many mums feel shame about working (or not working) through December, and what to do with those feelings.
✨ Childcare realities — including why using the care you’re already paying for is not something to feel guilty about.
✨ Client expectations — how to set boundaries now so you’re not hit with a “quick favour” email on December 23rd.
✨ Different holiday models — from full shutdowns to reduced hours to “business as usual”… and how to choose what actually works for your family.
✨ The two-priority rule — why trying to do everything in December guarantees burnout (and what to do instead).
✨ The family side — because being physically present while mentally drowning in your inbox is not the vibe we’re aiming for.
✨ How to set yourself up for a smooth, sane start to January.

This episode is your permission slip to build your holiday season around your actual life, not someone else’s version of “balance.”

Because there is no “right way” to do the holidays, there’s only the way that works for you.

Links + Resources:
→ Come say hi on Instagram: @balancedbizmama
→ Join the Balanced Biz Mama Circle
→ Subscribe so you never miss an episode!

The end of the year comes with equal parts excitement, chaos, pressure&hellip; and a whole lot of &ldquo;shoulds&rdquo; from the online business world. You should unplug completely. You should rest. You should hustle. You should launch.
But the truth? Your holiday season is yours to design.
In this episode, I&rsquo;m breaking down the real-life reality of navigating the holiday season as a mum in business - not the Pinterest version, not the online-coach version, but the messy, practical, deeply human version.
I look at:
✨ The guilt piece &mdash; why so many mums feel shame about working (or not working) through December, and what to do with those feelings. ✨ Childcare realities &mdash; including why using the care you&rsquo;re already paying for is not something to feel guilty about. ✨ Client expectations &mdash; how to set boundaries now so you&rsquo;re not hit with a &ldquo;quick favour&rdquo; email on December 23rd. ✨ Different holiday models &mdash; from full shutdowns to reduced hours to &ldquo;business as usual&rdquo;&hellip; and how to choose what actually works for your family. ✨ The two-priority rule &mdash; why trying to do everything in December guarantees burnout (and what to do instead). ✨ The family side &mdash; because being physically present while mentally drowning in your inbox is not the vibe we&rsquo;re aiming for. ✨ How to set yourself up for a smooth, sane start to January.
This episode is your permission slip to build your holiday season around your actual life, not someone else&rsquo;s version of &ldquo;balance.&rdquo;
Because there is no &ldquo;right way&rdquo; to do the holidays, there&rsquo;s only the way that works for you.
Links + Resources: &rarr; Come say hi on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/balancedbizmama">@balancedbizmama</a> &rarr; Join the <a href="https://balancedbizmama.com.au/bbm-circle">Balanced Biz Mama Circle</a> &rarr; Subscribe so you never miss an episode!

A Mama's Guide To Balancing Parenthood & Working From Home

Coffee, Clients, and Naptime, the ultimate podcast for ambitious parents ready to build a fulfilling business while raising their families. Hosted by Sarah Maree - mother, entrepreneur, and mentor with 15 years of experience in building successful businesses.

Learn how to find your balance between business and your family, creating your dream life during naptime, or in those precious in-between moments when you're a work from home parent. We share practical tools and proven methods to help you transition from overwhelmed to running a successful business on your own terms.

If you're a parent looking to replace the 9-to-5 with flexibility, freedom, and purpose, this podcast is for you. This is the support you need to create the life you’ve always dreamed of - for yourself and your family.

So, grab your coffee, and let’s make it happen!

 

Follow along on Instagram: 

https://www.instagram.com/balancedbizmama/ 

Visit us online:

https://balancedbizmama.com.au

A Mama's Guide To Balancing Parenthood &amp; Working From Home
Coffee, Clients, and Naptime, the ultimate podcast for ambitious parents ready to build a fulfilling business while raising their families. Hosted by Sarah Maree - mother, entrepreneur, and mentor with 15 years of experience in building successful businesses.
Learn how to find your balance between business and your family, creating your dream life during naptime, or in those precious in-between moments when you're a work from home parent. We share practical tools and proven methods to help you transition from overwhelmed to running a successful business on your own terms.
If you're a parent looking to replace the 9-to-5 with flexibility, freedom, and purpose, this podcast is for you. This is the support you need to create the life you&rsquo;ve always dreamed of - for yourself and your family.
So, grab your coffee, and let&rsquo;s make it happen!
&nbsp;
Follow along on Instagram:&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/balancedbizmama/">https://www.instagram.com/balancedbizmama/</a>&nbsp;
Visit us online:
<a href="https://balancedbizmama.com.au/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://balancedbizmama.com.au&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1738991844534000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0YaHdKBJ9Saj--uHQdEFFg">https://balancedbizmama.com.au</a>

Coffee, Clients & Naptime

A Mama's Guide To Balancing Parenthood & Working From Home

Coffee, Clients, and Nap-time, the ultimate podcast for ambitious parents ready to build a fulfilling business while raising their families. Hosted by Sarah Maree—mother, entrepreneur, and mentor with 15 years of experience in building successful businesses.

Learn how to attract clients during nap-time, after school drop-off, or in those precious in-between moments of parenting meeting your business dreams. We share practical tools and proven methods to help you transition from corporate life to running a successful business on your own terms.

If you're a parent looking to replace the 9-to-5 with flexibility, freedom, and purpose, this podcast is for you. This is the support you need to create the life you’ve always dreamed of—for yourself and your family.

So, grab your coffee, and let’s make it happen!

 

Follow along on Instagram: 

https://www.instagram.com/balancedbizmama/ 

Visit us online:

https://balancedbizmama.com.au

A Mama's Guide To Balancing Parenthood &amp; Working From Home
Coffee, Clients, and Nap-time, the ultimate podcast for ambitious parents ready to build a fulfilling business while raising their families. Hosted by Sarah Maree&mdash;mother, entrepreneur, and mentor with 15 years of experience in building successful businesses.
Learn how to attract clients during nap-time, after school drop-off, or in those precious in-between moments of parenting meeting your business dreams. We share practical tools and proven methods to help you transition from corporate life to running a successful business on your own terms.
If you're a parent looking to replace the 9-to-5 with flexibility, freedom, and purpose, this podcast is for you. This is the support you need to create the life you&rsquo;ve always dreamed of&mdash;for yourself and your family.
So, grab your coffee, and let&rsquo;s make it happen!
&nbsp;
Follow along on Instagram:&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/balancedbizmama/">https://www.instagram.com/balancedbizmama/</a>&nbsp;
Visit us online:
<a href="https://balancedbizmama.com.au/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://balancedbizmama.com.au&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1738991844534000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0YaHdKBJ9Saj--uHQdEFFg">https://balancedbizmama.com.au</a>

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