

Why Work-Life Balance is a Myth for Parent Entrepreneurs
Sep 22, 2025
In this episode, Amanda Goetz, a two-time founder, former CMO, and single mom of three, shares her insights on creating an authentic business while parenting. She introduces her Two-Do post-it method for focus, explains how to delegate social media effectively, and discusses her unique creator archetypes. Amanda emphasizes the importance of guarding morning writing time and offers practical parenting tactics to manage crises. Tune in for valuable advice on thriving as a parent entrepreneur without succumbing to overwhelm.
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Two-Task Daily Focus
- Do pick two big tasks per day and finish them before checking email or chat.
- This yields five to ten major wins a week and outpaces most people's monthly output.
Capture Ideas With Voice Memos
- Try using voice memos (Otter.ai) to capture ideas on walks and send transcriptions to your assistant.
- Keep work off your phone to protect family time and compartmentalize your day.
Batch Social, Delegate Engagement
- Do batch and schedule social content, then have your assistant handle comments and engagement.
- Protect morning creative time by avoiding social media consumption until after writing.