Not That Kind of CEO - Business for Mompreneurs

Have you ever found yourself stuck in the minor details rather than focusing on activities that truly push your business forward? Today, I dive into the struggles of perfectionism and how it affects us as female entrepreneurs, especially ‘mompreneurs’ juggling multiple roles. In this episode, I'll share personal stories and offer three actionable tips to help you identify and overcome perfectionis...

In this episode, I discuss the importance of pivoting rather than quitting when you're unhappy with your business. By reflecting on your long-term vision and rediscovering your 'why,' you can find practical solutions to adjust your current strategies. Additionally, I share my own journey of pivoting to reach a larger audience and help female entrepreneurs thrive. Join me as I provide insights and...

Have you ever felt frustrated because your boundaries were crossed despite setting them? In this episode, I delve deep into the significance of establishing boundaries and the common mistake most women make. I'll also share personal anecdotes and practical tips to ensure that your boundaries are respected, aiding both your business and personal life. Clear Communication : The importance of communi...

Have you ever wondered how much time you lose daily due to distractions? In this episode, I share crucial strategies to help you regain focus and increase productivity. Takeaways include: understanding task switching and its impact, implementing techniques like batching and deep work sessions, and the importance of setting clear boundaries. FOLLOW AYLA: ⁠@ayladenhartog⁠ Better yet: ⁠Subscribe to t...

Building a business as a woman still comes with a frustrating double standard, especially when you’re doing it beside a partner whose work is automatically treated as more legitimate, more serious, more “real.” You can be building something powerful, intentional, and ambitious, yet people will still tilt their head and call it “your little project.” In this episode, I talk about the moment I reali...

There’s a part of all of us that wants to feel special, and as mompreneurs, that desire often shows up in subtle ways. Maybe in the personality frameworks we explore, the labels we hope will explain our strengths, or the quiet wish to be just a little different from everyone around us. It’s easy to brush that off as ego, but the truth is softer than that. Wanting to feel special is usually about w...

Most mompreneurs don’t struggle with money because they’re “bad with numbers.” They struggle because money feels loaded… emotional… unfamiliar… and honestly, a little terrifying. Especially when you’re building a business in the middle of motherhood and your brain is already running a hundred open tabs. I spent years working as a financial VA, and let me tell you something: almost no one feels nat...

I didn’t expect Taylor Swift to teach me anything about business… yet there I was, standing alone in a stadium in Lyon, watching seventy thousand women scream their lungs out, and realizing I was witnessing the purest form of feminine power and leadership. Something shifted for me that night. And it has everything to do with how we, as mompreneurs, build businesses in a world that constantly tells...