1. Creating Space in Motherhood and Business with Caroline O’Neill

I’m BEYOND excited to have the very first episode of the Made for Mothers Podcast live, and out into the world!

I have an incredible guest to share with you for this first episode - Caroline O’Neill. Caroline has played a pivotal role in my own life as a close friend and an important part of my birth team, and also as a key collaborator in a lot of the Made for Mothers work we do in our local community. Caroline is an expert when it comes to helping expectant mothers and families in our community prepare both physically and emotionally for birth. She was able to do this by creating the Body, Birth, and Baby Center. This has been a dream of hers for years, and she knew it was the missing piece that parents needed as they were bringing their children into the world. 

Caroline and I talk all about her journey navigating both motherhood and entrepreneurship, and all of the amazing (and also really difficult) experiences she’s had along the way. Caroline has a beautiful story, and so much wisdom and guidance to share as you’re working to create space in motherhood and business. I know you’re going to love this episode!

In this episode about creating space in motherhood and business, we cover:

• How Caroline and I first connected + her important role in the birth of my baby and my postpartum recovery
• Caroline’s story of navigating pregnancy as a first-time mom to then making the decision to leave her massage practice when her daughter turned 1
• Experiencing multiple pregnancy losses, and the self-reflection, healing, and growth that happened as a result
• Why it’s ok to feel all of the emotions when you’re going through something hard, and not know how you will ‘grow’ from, or use it later
• Juggling both motherhood and entrepreneurship, and the type of ‘balance’ that works best for Caroline
• Caroline’s best tips + encouragement for moms who are in the thick of motherhood and business, and struggling to find their ‘flow’ 

Connect with Caroline on Instagram @bodybirthandbabyloudoun

Learn more about the Body, Birth and Baby Center by visiting their website

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Learn more about working together by visiting my website

Ways to Connect Outside the Podcast

• Follow CEO & Founder on Instagram: @mariahstockman
• Follow Made for Mothers on Instagram:@madeformothers.co
• Join the Virtual Village: A community and monthly membership for business owning mamas! Special promo for our podcast listeners, get 20% off your first quarterly enrollment with code TWENTYOFF at https://www.madeformothersco.com/membership
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