School Hours or Less: The Podcast for Mums & Moms Building Profitable Businesses Around Family Life

She thought she had a time problem. What she actually had was a business that depended too heavily on her. In this episode, I break down a real coaching conversation with a business owner who was feeling overwhelmed, constantly busy, and struggling to see how the business could grow without demanding more of her time. Together, we uncovered some of the key bottlenecks holding her back, including:...

Last week, I was coaching one of my clients, a second-hand bookshop owner, on how to grow her business without sacrificing more of her time. On the surface, one of her ideas seemed brilliant: upload more stock to her website so she could generate sales during the quieter winter months. But when we looked closer, we uncovered a lesson that applies to almost every business owner: Not all revenue-gen...

If you constantly feel like you're trying to balance client work, marketing, admin, and family life - this mini-episode is for you. In this episode, I'm talking about why overcommitting in business often isn't actually a time management problem. After coaching a client who had overloaded herself with back-to-back projects and completely lost the time for marketing, we unpacked the deeper patterns...

If people are already in your world but still aren't buying from you, the problem might not be your marketing. It might be the barriers you're unintentionally putting in front of the sale. In this episode of School Hours or Less , I'm talking about the small things that quietly stop potential clients and customers from taking action — confusing offers, complicated pricing, unclear messaging, long-...

If you're a mum in business trying to grow a profitable business in school hours or less, your pricing matters more than you think — and a money scarcity mindset could be the thing holding you back. In this episode, I'm breaking down why so many women undercharge for their services and how fear, assumptions, and external noise (like the economy or what others are doing) are influencing your pricin...

If you're a mum in business trying to build a profitable business in school hours or less, this episode is for you. I'm talking about the difference between building a business that fits your life and squeezing your life around a business that keeps taking more and more of your time, energy, and headspace. We'll look at how to notice where your business is creeping into everything, why you always...

All-or-nothing thinking is one of the biggest reasons your business feels harder than it needs to. Especially when you're trying to build a business around nap times, school hours, and real life. In this episode, I'm breaking down what all-or-nothing thinking actually looks like in your business—and how it's quietly keeping you stuck, overwhelmed, and feeling behind. Because it's not just about mi...

If you're trying to build a business around nap times, school hours, or limited childcare… this episode is for you. Yesterday, I had to message a paying client and tell her I'd be late to our call — because my baby wouldn't go to sleep. And for a moment, I felt unprofessional. Like I should have it all figured out by now. But here's the truth no one talks about… Building a business as a mum is dif...

Have you ever had one of those days in your business where you just… don't feel it? The motivation isn't there. Your productivity drops. Messages pile up. Your engagement slows down. In this episode of School Hours or Less , I'm sharing one of the most important business habits I've learned as a coach helping mums in business grow profitable businesses while working school hours only. Because the...

Ever dropped the ball as a business owner and spiralled into guilt, shame or self-blame? In this honest episode, I'm sharing the story of how I forgot to renew my passport in time — and how that one mistake could have cost us our family holiday. But this isn't really about passports. It's about what happens when you're an ambitious mum in business, juggling growth, family life, admin, deadlines an...

If you're a mum in business struggling with time management, productivity, and fitting everything into limited work hours, this behind-the-scenes episode is for you. In this honest episode, I'm sharing the real moment I realised I was avoiding going to the gym — not because I didn't want to get fit, but because I felt guilty taking time away from growing my business. As a business-owning mum worki...

This is the first episode in my behind-the-scenes series, where I'm sharing what it really looks like for me to build multiple businesses as a mum with very limited childcare. I created this series because so much of the "behind the scenes" we see online is from people with teams, established audiences, and years of momentum. That's not my reality. I'm rebuilding my coaching business from the grou...

Ever wonder how some mums actually manage to build a six figure business with kids, prioritize their mental health, and somehow not completely fall apart in the process?   This week I'm chatting with Anna Bateman, founder of Halcyon Education, who's been consistently hitting six figures for four years whilst raising two boys. She shares what it actually took: prioritizing exercise even when she ha...

Ever wonder how some mums actually manage to build a six figure business whilst juggling a full-time job, kids, and life, without completely burning out?   This week I'm chatting with Sam Hoyle, founder of Harmony Accounting, who did exactly that. She shares honestly what it took, the late nights after bedtime, the focused use of every spare moment, and the systems that kept her sane whilst runnin...

If you've ever hit that point where everything feels like "too much," this episode will feel like a deep exhale.   After coming back from five weeks of travel and walking straight into chaos, I found myself needing every tool I teach, so I sat down and recorded a solo episode on the exact strategies I use to reduce overwhelm and get myself back to a calmer, clearer place.   I share why overwhelm s...

What if success didn't have to come at the cost of family or freedom?   In this episode, the second in my Six-Figure Business Owners series, I'm joined by Kerrie Nygard, a food and body peace coach and mum of six, who's built a six-figure business as a mum while keeping her work hours light and her energy grounded.   We talk about growing your business without burnout, from managing your time with...

What if growing your business didn't mean sacrificing your sanity? In this episode, the second in my Six-Figure Business Owners series, I'm joined by Gulara Vincent, an energy healer and mum who's built a thriving six-figure business without burning out.  We talk about how working mums in business can grow with more balance and confidence, from setting firm boundaries and healing money blocks to l...

What if balance wasn't about doing it all, but about doing what matters most?   In this episode, the first in my Six-Figure Business Owners series, I'm joined by Dr. Shideh Shafie, an emergency physician, real-estate investor, and mum of twins, who shares how she built a six-figure business and a life that actually feels balanced.   Discover simple mindset shifts, practical outsourcing strategies,...

What if the only thing standing between you and your next level of success is the way you see the world? This episode dives into mindset shifts and the unseen paradigms that guide how you think, work, and earn. You'll discover how to question what feels "normal," uncover fresh opportunities, and build a business that grows with more clarity, freedom, and confidence.  Check out the full show notes...

Dreaming of building a profitable business within school hours? In this episode, you'll hear how one mum entrepreneur overcame perfectionism, trusted her ideas, and created a £20K launch without sacrificing evenings or weekends.   You'll learn how school hours business coaching helps mums simplify their offers, streamline content, and work less while earning more, so you can grow your business and...

Feeling stuck in a cycle of "I should be doing more"? You know the tasks that will grow your business, but procrastination, guilt, or burnout keeps you from taking action. In this episode, I share how to stop shoulding on yourself, shift from obligation to desire, and boost your productivity without piling on more hours. You'll learn practical mindset shifts and simple strategies to overcome procr...

Balancing business and family during the holidays can feel impossible. You want to keep your business momentum, but you also want to be fully present with your kids. That constant push-pull can leave you drained and questioning if you're doing enough. In this episode, I share practical ways to focus on the 20% of tasks that actually drive results, allowing you to work less while achieving more. Yo...

Mum guilt for entrepreneurs can feel relentless, like you're failing at both business and parenting, no matter how hard you try. Between school holidays, sick days, and constant interruptions, it's easy to lose momentum or feel torn in two.   In this episode, I share two proven approaches to handling mum guilt, keep your business aligned with your values, and stay productive even when the kids are...

Building a business in school hours or part-time windows can feel impossible—like you're always busy but never moving the needle. My client Jenny knows that feeling well. As the founder of The Tea Break Project, she spent years treating her business like a hobby, juggling endless to-do lists, decision fatigue, and self-doubt.   In this episode, Jenny shares how stepping into her CEO mindset, creat...