Growing Pains | Where Business Owners Come to Plan Maternity Leave
You’re running a business and dreaming of growing your family—but when you search for how to take maternity leave as a self-employed mom, the answers just don’t exist.
You’ve pieced together advice from HR blogs, asked your friends, downloaded generic templates, and tried to “figure it out later.” Meanwhile, you’re left wondering: Can I really step away from my business without losing momentum—or my mind?
Here’s the truth: You can. And Growing Pains is here to show you how. Hosted by maternity leave strategist and business operations expert Alyson Caffrey, this podcast helps self-employed moms plan for maternity leave during the trying to conceive, pregnancy, and postpartum seasons—without burning out or ghosting their business.
Each week, you’ll hear honest solo episodes, expert interviews, and real-life maternity leave stories from moms who are building legacies and raising babies. No fluff. No one-size-fits-all advice. Just grounded guidance to help you navigate life and business on your terms.
Alyson has helped hundreds of entrepreneurs streamline their operations and take actual time off for maternity leave—while returning to businesses that thrive.
Ready to take maternity leave like a CEO? Follow Growing Pains and let’s build a business that supports your motherhood journey.
Growing Pains | Where Business Owners Come to Plan Maternity Leave
What Can You Afford to Outsource? – Maternity Leave Roadmap #4
When it comes to maternity leave planning, one of the biggest mindset blocks I see is this: “I don’t know if I can afford to get help.”
In episode #4 of the Maternity Leave Roadmap series, we’re talking about time, money, and the numbers behind your capacity. I’ll walk you through a simple, eye-opening exercise to help you calculate your hourly rate, evaluate how you’re spending your time, and determine what you can realistically outsource in your business before baby arrives.
This process isn’t just about saving money—it’s about protecting your energy, growing your business, and planning your leave like the CEO you are.
Want the full Maternity Leave Roadmap now?
Get the complete audio and video series, email prompts, templates, and step-by-step planning tools inside the members area:
mastermaternityleave.com/roadmap
In This Episode, You’ll Learn:
• Why most self-employed moms undercharge—and how to shift that
• A simple math exercise to calculate your true hourly value
• How to audit your calendar and uncover what’s draining your time
• What types of tasks to outsource (and how to know when you’re ready)
• Why this is one of the most impactful actions you can take before maternity leave
This Episode’s Homework:
Calculate your hourly rate based on your business revenue and time worked. Then audit your calendar and create a short list of tasks that can be outsourced for less than your hourly rate.
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You don't have to choose between growing your business and your family.
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xx Aly
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