Is hustle culture keeping you stuck in burnout mode? You’re not alone.
In this episode of Coffee, Clients & Naptime, I’m breaking down exactly why the glorified “grind harder” mentality doesn’t work for mums - and how to build something better.

We’ll talk about:


Why hustle culture is especially harmful for mums in business


What burnout really looks like (and why it’s not your fault)


My S.A.F.E. Success System - the sustainable way to grow your business and stay present as a parent

If you’re craving a business that works around your life, not the other way around, then this one’s for you.

Inside this episode, I share:
How to protect your mental load and energy
The power of defining your own version of success
How to build flexibility into your week
Tools + tips to work more efficiently (without adding more hours)

Links + Resources
→ Come say hi on Instagram: @balancedbizmama
→ Want support building your S.A.F.E. biz? DM me “BALANCE” to chat.
→ Join The Balanced Business Mama Circle
→ Subscribe to never miss an episode!

Is hustle culture keeping you stuck in burnout mode? You&rsquo;re not alone. In this episode of Coffee, Clients &amp; Naptime, I&rsquo;m breaking down exactly why the glorified &ldquo;grind harder&rdquo; mentality doesn&rsquo;t work for mums - and how to build something better.
We&rsquo;ll talk about:
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<li data-start="1258" data-end="1323">
Why hustle culture is especially harmful for mums in business
</li>
<li data-start="1324" data-end="1388">
What burnout really looks like (and why it&rsquo;s not your fault)
</li>
<li data-start="1389" data-end="1492">
My S.A.F.E. Success System - the sustainable way to grow your business and stay present as a parent
</li>
</ul>
If you&rsquo;re craving a business that works around your life, not the other way around, then this one&rsquo;s for you.
Inside this episode, I share: How to protect your mental load and energy The power of defining your own version of success How to build flexibility into your week Tools + tips to work more efficiently (without adding more hours)
Links + Resources &rarr; Come say hi on Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/balancedbizmama">@balancedbizmama</a> &rarr; Want support building your S.A.F.E. biz? DM me &ldquo;BALANCE&rdquo; to chat. &rarr; Join <a href="https://balancedbizmama.com.au/bbm-circle">The Balanced Business Mama Circle</a> &rarr; Subscribe to 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>

Goodbye Hustle Culture: You're No Longer Welcome Here Anymore

In this Naptime Chat episode, I sit down with Tash Leam — author, podcaster, speaker and certified Human Design reader — for a conversation about identity, motherhood, side-hustle seasons, and what it means to stay connected to yourself while raising children.

Tash shares how her journey began in the personal development world, what led her to write her first two books, and why becoming a mum made her even more determined not to lose her sense of self. From there, the conversation explores how motherhood can magnify the mental load, reshape time and capacity, and force women to rethink how they work, rest and relate to themselves.

Tash also unpacks Human Design in a refreshingly practical way, not as something rigid or overwhelming, but as a framework for understanding energy, self-trust and how to work in ways that feel more sustainable.

Inside this episode, we talk about:


why so many women feel themselves disappear into motherhood


the grief and adjustment that can come with becoming a mum while still wanting more for yourself


balancing a 9–5, a business, and parenting without falling into hustle culture


using Human Design as a grounded tool for self-awareness and course correction


how to work with your energy instead of constantly forcing yourself


why self-trust matters more than any business strategy


eldest daughter energy, over-responsibility, people-pleasing and boundary work


what to do when you feel the pull to start a business but life doesn’t look “perfect” yet

This episode is especially powerful for mums who are trying to hold onto themselves while navigating motherhood, or for women building a business in the margins of real life rather than in big, uninterrupted blocks of time.

Links + Resources
→ Connect with Tash on Instagram: @‌tash_leam or TikTok: @‌tash_leam
→ Check out her website: www.tashleam.com
→ Come say hi on Instagram: @‌balancedbizmama
→ Join The Balanced Biz Mama Circle (monthly coaching + community for mums in business)
→ Subscribe to never miss an episode!

In this Naptime Chat episode, I sit down with Tash Leam &mdash; author, podcaster, speaker and certified Human Design reader &mdash; for a conversation about identity, motherhood, side-hustle seasons, and what it means to stay connected to yourself while raising children.
Tash shares how her journey began in the personal development world, what led her to write her first two books, and why becoming a mum made her even more determined not to lose her sense of self. From there, the conversation explores how motherhood can magnify the mental load, reshape time and capacity, and force women to rethink how they work, rest and relate to themselves.
Tash also unpacks Human Design in a refreshingly practical way, not as something rigid or overwhelming, but as a framework for understanding energy, self-trust and how to work in ways that feel more sustainable.
Inside this episode, we talk about:
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<li data-section-id="1yqbaw3" data-start="2252" data-end="2313">
why so many women feel themselves disappear into motherhood
</li>
<li data-section-id="1q4ogth" data-start="2314" data-end="2412">
the grief and adjustment that can come with becoming a mum while still wanting more for yourself
</li>
<li data-section-id="qpv8z1" data-start="2413" data-end="2493">
balancing a 9&ndash;5, a business, and parenting without falling into hustle culture
</li>
<li data-section-id="va3t71" data-start="2494" data-end="2574">
using Human Design as a grounded tool for self-awareness and course correction
</li>
<li data-section-id="1dwytg" data-start="2575" data-end="2644">
how to work with your energy instead of constantly forcing yourself
</li>
<li data-section-id="d6meoe" data-start="2645" data-end="2701">
why self-trust matters more than any business strategy
</li>
<li data-section-id="1om483l" data-start="2702" data-end="2782">
eldest daughter energy, over-responsibility, people-pleasing and boundary work
</li>
<li data-section-id="1njr16x" data-start="2783" data-end="2874">
what to do when you feel the pull to start a business but life doesn&rsquo;t look &ldquo;perfect&rdquo; yet
</li>
</ul>
This episode is especially powerful for mums who are trying to hold onto themselves while navigating motherhood, or for women building a business in the margins of real life rather than in big, uninterrupted blocks of time.
Links + Resources &rarr; Connect with Tash on Instagram:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.instagram.com/tash_leam" data-renderer-mark="true" data-is-router-link="false" data-testid="link-with-safety">@&zwnj;tash_leam</a> or TikTok:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@tash_leam" data-renderer-mark="true" data-is-router-link="false" data-testid="link-with-safety">@&zwnj;tash_leam</a> &rarr; Check out her website: <a href="http://www.tashleam.com/">www.tashleam.com</a> &rarr; Come say hi on Instagram:&nbsp;<a href="https://instagram.com/balancedbizmama" data-testid="link-with-safety" data-renderer-mark="true">@&zwnj;balancedbizmama</a> &rarr; Join&nbsp;<a href="https://balancedbizmama.com.au/bbm-circle" data-testid="link-with-safety" data-renderer-mark="true">The Balanced Biz Mama Circle</a>&nbsp;(monthly coaching + community for mums in business) &rarr; Subscribe to never miss an episode!

Naptime Chats: Motherhood, Human Design & Not Losing Yourself with Tash Leam

In this International Women’s Day episode, I’m talking about something that has had a profound impact on my business over the past few years: community.

The 2026 International Women’s Day theme is “Give to Gain,” and honestly, I can’t think of a better way to describe how genuine support between women in business actually works.

Because the biggest opportunities in my business haven’t come from algorithms, ads, or clever marketing strategies, they’ve come from women.

Women who refer me.
Women who speak my name in rooms where it matters.
Women who champion my work when I’m not there to see it.

In this episode, I unpack why community isn’t just a feel-good concept, instead it’s a powerful business strategy that creates long-term sustainability and growth.

I talk about:


Why community creates longevity in business


How referrals and reputation grow when women support each other


The difference between genuine support and performative support


What it actually looks like to champion another woman’s work


Why generosity builds stronger business networks than transactional networking


How mums in business can build meaningful community even with limited time and capacity

I also share practical ways you can start building this kind of community yourself, through referrals, introductions, amplification, testimonials and genuine celebration of other women’s success.

Because when women support women, we don’t lose, we multiply. And when we build businesses within communities that champion each other, we create something far more powerful than individual success — we create longevity.

Links + Resources
→ Come say hi on Instagram: @‌balancedbizmama
→ Book in a 1:1 mentoring session
→ Join The Balanced Biz Mama Circle (monthly coaching + community for mums in business)
→ Subscribe to never miss an episode!

In this International Women&rsquo;s Day episode,&nbsp;I&rsquo;m talking about something that has had a profound impact on my business over the past few years: community.
The 2026 International Women&rsquo;s Day theme is &ldquo;Give to Gain,&rdquo; and honestly, I can&rsquo;t think of a better way to describe how genuine support between women in business actually works.
Because the biggest opportunities in my business haven&rsquo;t come from algorithms, ads, or clever marketing strategies, they&rsquo;ve come from women.
Women who refer me. Women who speak my name in rooms where it matters. Women who champion my work when I&rsquo;m not there to see it.
In this episode, I unpack why community isn&rsquo;t just a feel-good concept, instead it&rsquo;s a powerful business strategy that creates long-term sustainability and growth.
I talk about:
<ul data-start="2242" data-end="2653">
<li data-start="2242" data-end="2287">
Why community creates longevity in business
</li>
<li data-start="2288" data-end="2353">
How referrals and reputation grow when women support each other
</li>
<li data-start="2354" data-end="2419">
The difference between genuine support and performative support
</li>
<li data-start="2420" data-end="2482">
What it actually looks like to champion another woman&rsquo;s work
</li>
<li data-start="2483" data-end="2563">
Why generosity builds stronger business networks than transactional networking
</li>
<li data-start="2564" data-end="2653">
How mums in business can build meaningful community even with limited time and capacity
</li>
</ul>
I also share practical ways you can start building this kind of community yourself, through referrals, introductions, amplification, testimonials and genuine celebration of other women&rsquo;s success.
Because when women support women, we don&rsquo;t lose, we multiply. And when we build businesses within communities that champion each other, we create something far more powerful than individual success &mdash; we create longevity.
Links + Resources &rarr; Come say hi on Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/balancedbizmama" data-testid="link-with-safety" data-renderer-mark="true">@&zwnj;balancedbizmama</a> &rarr; <a href="https://balancedbizmama.com.au/mama-momentum">Book in a 1:1 mentoring session</a> &rarr; Join <a href="https://balancedbizmama.com.au/bbm-circle" data-testid="link-with-safety" data-renderer-mark="true">The Balanced Biz Mama Circle</a>&nbsp;(monthly coaching + community for mums in business) &rarr; Subscribe to never miss an episode!

Community, Referrals & The Power of Women Supporting Women

Today I’m reframing boundaries — not as self-care, not as something you implement once you’re already burnt out, but as a core business skill.

Because boundaries don’t just protect your time.
They shape your client experience.
They influence your revenue.
And they determine whether your business is sustainable.

I talk about why so many of us treat boundaries like a “nice-to-have” instead of recognising them as business infrastructure — and how that quietly costs us.

Inside this episode, I unpack:


Why boundaries aren’t just about protecting your peace — they’re about protecting your profit


How poor boundaries create codependency instead of professionalism


The real revenue cost of scope creep and overdelivering


Why strong boundaries actually create a better client experience


The essential boundaries every mum in business needs (availability, scope, communication, revisions, payment and timelines)


How to state boundaries clearly and confidently — without apologising

And then we go deeper.

Because underneath most weak boundaries isn’t incompetence.

It’s guilt.

The guilt mums feel for not being constantly available.
The guilt for not working like we did before kids.
The guilt for protecting school pick-up time.
The guilt for charging properly.
The guilt for saying no.

This episode is about separating guilt from strategy — and recognising that protecting your capacity is not selfish. It’s responsible leadership.

Boundaries don’t make you difficult.
They make your business sustainable.

Links + Resources
→ Come say hi on Instagram: @‌balancedbizmama
→ Book in a 1:1 mentoring session
→ Join The Balanced Biz Mama Circle (monthly coaching + community for mums in business)
→ Subscribe to never miss an episode!

Today I&rsquo;m reframing boundaries &mdash; not as self-care, not as something you implement once you&rsquo;re already burnt out, but as a core business skill.
Because boundaries don&rsquo;t just protect your time. They shape your client experience. They influence your revenue. And they determine whether your business is sustainable.
I talk about why so many of us treat boundaries like a &ldquo;nice-to-have&rdquo; instead of recognising them as business infrastructure &mdash; and how that quietly costs us.
Inside this episode, I unpack:
<ul data-start="1056" data-end="1555">
<li data-start="1056" data-end="1153">
Why boundaries aren&rsquo;t just about protecting your peace &mdash; they&rsquo;re about protecting your profit
</li>
<li data-start="1154" data-end="1224">
How poor boundaries create codependency instead of professionalism
</li>
<li data-start="1225" data-end="1284">
The real revenue cost of scope creep and overdelivering
</li>
<li data-start="1285" data-end="1353">
Why strong boundaries actually create a better client experience
</li>
<li data-start="1354" data-end="1481">
The essential boundaries every mum in business needs (availability, scope, communication, revisions, payment and timelines)
</li>
<li data-start="1482" data-end="1555">
How to state boundaries clearly and confidently &mdash; without apologising
</li>
</ul>
And then we go deeper.
Because underneath most weak boundaries isn&rsquo;t incompetence.
It&rsquo;s guilt.
The guilt mums feel for not being constantly available. The guilt for not working like we did before kids. The guilt for protecting school pick-up time. The guilt for charging properly. The guilt for saying no.
This episode is about separating guilt from strategy &mdash; and recognising that protecting your capacity is not selfish. It&rsquo;s responsible leadership.
Boundaries don&rsquo;t make you difficult. They make your business sustainable.
Links + Resources &rarr; Come say hi on Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/balancedbizmama" data-testid="link-with-safety" data-renderer-mark="true">@&zwnj;balancedbizmama</a> &rarr; <a href="https://balancedbizmama.com.au/mama-momentum">Book in a 1:1 mentoring session</a> &rarr; Join <a href="https://balancedbizmama.com.au/bbm-circle" data-testid="link-with-safety" data-renderer-mark="true">The Balanced Biz Mama Circle</a>&nbsp;(monthly coaching + community for mums in business) &rarr; Subscribe to never miss an episode!

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