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Transforming Through Motherhood (Personal Story)

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In this super relatable episode of the I Heart My Life Show, Emily Williams gets real about the ups and downs of becoming a mom while running a business.

Emily spills the tea on her journey of pregnancy at age 38, thinking her business was all set, only to face one of the toughest years ever. Get ready to dive into Emily’s world as she opens up about the unexpected challenges of motherhood and how it reshaped her life and business priorities. From emotional moments with her baby girl, Charlotte, to the big perspective shift that made her realize what truly matters, Emily’s story is both inspiring and raw.

Don’t miss this heartfelt episode filled with honest moments and valuable lessons on blending motherhood with entrepreneurship. Tune in to the I Heart My Life Show and join Emily in exploring the beautiful chaos that comes with being a mom and a business owner. ?

Key Takeaways:

  • Key takeaways: Find What Truly Matters – Emily’s journey shows us the importance of shifting focus from just business success to valuing family and personal happiness.
  • Perspective Shifts – Having a baby can totally change your outlook on life and help you see what’s truly important.
  • Give Yourself a Break – It’s okay to take some time off and be kind to yourself as you adjust to new life roles.
  • Work Smarter, Not Harder – Learn to zero in on the most important tasks that make a real impact rather than getting bogged down by busy work.
  • Balance and Being Your True Self – Balancing work and home life while staying true to who you are is key.

Quotes:

  • “The biggest transition for me was being able to see that there’s way more to life than just my achievements, my professional achievements.”
  • “You think you have it all planned out, you think you picked the perfect time, but in the end, it’s not as you expected.”
  • “Nothing really matters besides my daughter and my husband and our happiness together as a family.”
  • “My work is important, but it’s not everything to me.”
  • “I could actually be all in on my business and all in on my life at the same time.”
  • “My 100% is probably somebody else’s 200% because I naturally put so much energy into what I’m doing.”
  • “How can I go all in on my life as well as my business, and what does that look like, and how can they actually coexist?”
  • This is my life, too. This is the one shot that I get.”
  • “Having a child really helped shift that for me and create a new perspective of what it means to go all in on my life.”
  • Just to be in acceptance and to be in full trust and to be willing to explore the new version of yourself as well as bring back the old version from time to time.”

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Hi, I'm  Emily

I'm just a girl from Ohio with really big dreams, but the truth is, I always knew I was meant for more. I know firsthand what it means to feel that you're not living the life that you want, and yet not know how to make it happen. To wonder with each passing day, when your life is finally going to "get good". I've been there. Since transforming my own life, I've gone on to help thousands of women just like you so you can finally achieve your true potential and ultimately, create a life that's better than your dreams. If I can do it, you can too.

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