Made for Mothers: A Podcast For Moms in Business 69. Moms Who Build: Meet Katie Higginbotham, Brand and Web Designer
This Moms Who Build episode features Katie Higginbotham, founder of Katie Higg Design, a creative studio helping CEO moms build colorful, strategic brands that reflect both their expertise and their real lives.
Katie opens up about her journey from agency life to full-time entrepreneurship, what it’s like to build a thriving design business while raising (soon to be) four kids, and how community support helped her make bold moves like self-funding her maternity leave.
Together, Mariah and Katie talk about redefining ambition in motherhood, finding alignment with your clients, and creating the kind of freedom that lets you be fully present for both your business and your babies.
If you’ve ever dreamed of building a business on your terms or wondered how to balance creativity, motherhood, and growth, this conversation will remind you that it’s all possible.
In this episode, you’ll hear:
- How Katie transitioned from agency life to full-time entrepreneur while raising her family
- The story behind her biggest leap of faith (and what helped her finally take it)
- Why community and connection were key to building her confidence and client base
- How she’s preparing for a self-funded maternity leave with systems that support her
- The mindset shift that allows her to build boldly and celebrate both motherhood and ambition
Connect with Katie:
- Instagram: @katie_higg_design
- Website: katiehiggdesign.com
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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