If you’ve ever felt stuck trying to grow your business while being the present mom you want to be, this episode is for you. I’m diving into the five most common mistakes I see over and over again in my coaching work with entrepreneurial moms. These are the traps that keep us spinning our wheels, feeling like we’re failing in both motherhood and business, and I want to help you avoid them.
I’m sharing these five pitfalls not to call you out, but to offer you clarity, peace, and practical steps forward. From failing to adapt your schedule to following the wrong voices online, we’re getting honest about what’s holding you back and how to move forward with more purpose.
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5 Mistakes in Balancing Business & Family
Being a mom and running a business isn’t about balance—it’s about rhythm. The sooner we stop trying to “do it all” perfectly, the sooner we can start making real progress in both roles.
These five mistakes might be silently holding you back, not because you’re doing anything wrong, but because you haven’t been given the tools to navigate both worlds with flexibility and intention.
Let’s change that.
Mistake #1: Being too rigid in your plans and failing to adapt
I love a good plan. I crave structure. But when your schedule is built around kids, whether it’s a 4-month-old baby or school-aged kids, you know that plans don’t always stick.
Trying to force a rigid schedule in a life that changes daily is a recipe for frustration. Instead of scrapping the plan entirely, I recommend building in flexibility.
Think: buffer time between calls, backup “Plan B” tasks you can do in shorter windows, and systems that flow with your season—not against it.
Listen in: How to Create a Start-of-Day Work Routine and How to Create an End-Of-Day Work Routine
Mistake #2: Not delegating tasks or asking for help
As ambitious women, we pride ourselves on being capable., but capable doesn’t mean you should do it all.
Whether it’s household chores, childcare, or business admin tasks, there are things that someone else can do (often better and faster). Keep in mind, delegating is not giving up, it’s leading wisely.
Plus, if you’re not asking for help at home? That’s a conversation worth having. Distribution of household responsibilities isn’t about fairness, it’s about sustainability.
Listen in: Let It Go to Grow: The Real ROI of Delegation for Entrepreneurs with Nata Salvatori
Mistake #3: Going wide instead of deep
One of the biggest hurdles for entrepreneurs to overcome is saying yes to everything. You’re trying to do everything at once, launch at the same time, and grow on every platforms simultaneously.
Then you wonder why nothing’s gaining traction. Instead, ask: where can I go deep? What if I focused on one offer, one platform, one clear message and gave it the time and energy it deserves?
Depth creates clarity. Clarity creates progress.
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Mistake #4: Following the wrong people online
Social media can be inspiring or it can be quietly crushing your confidence. If you’re constantly consuming content from people in a different season (hello, child-free CEOs or women with full-time help), it’s no wonder you’re feeling behind.
Mute. Unfollow. Curate.
Protect your peace and your focus by choosing who gets to speak into your world. Follow aligned voices—especially other moms building businesses in a way that reflects the life you want.
Looking for inspirational people to follow? Check out our recent guest hosts:
Mistake #5: Not having clear goals for both personal and professional life
You probably know your business revenue goal for next year, but what about your health, marriage, and motherhood?
When you only set goals for your business, your personal life tends to run on fumes. That’s when resentment builds, exhaustion creeps in, and everything starts to feel “off.”
Set goals for your whole life, not just the business part. That’s what it means to build a truly aligned “call to both” life.
If you’re ready to plan our your goals and profit for your business, make sure you grab my FREE Profit Planning Guide!
Called to Both Guest Hosted Episodes:
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142: Systems That Actually Work: Thrive in Business and at Home ft. Lydia Fine
143: Working from Home During Summer Break: Mom Business Tips & Encouragement ft. Cait Howard
144: How to Do a Month of Content Planning in Just 6 Hours (Without Burning Out) ft. Carli LeBlanc
145: How to Transform Your Business and Motherhood through Tiny Habits® ft. Tara Whitaker
146: Adjusting to New Motherhood and Entrepreneurship ft. Julie Fried
147: Burnout, Boundaries & Business: How Slowing Down Can Help You Thrive Again ft. Sabrina Gebhardt
148: Let It Go to Grow: The Real ROI of Delegation for Entrepreneurs ft. Nata Salvatori
149: How to Turn Your Slow Season into Revenue ft. Rachel Lee
150: How to Reclaim Your Energy & Focus as a Mom & Entrepreneur with Kim Perez
Other Episodes Mentioned in this Episode:
59: How to Create a Start-of-Day Work Routine
60: How to Create an End-Of-Day Work Routine
148: Let It Go to Grow: The Real ROI of Delegation for Entrepreneurs with Nata Salvatori
34: Creating a Visibility Plan For Your Business Marketing
41: Yearly Planning and Goal Setting | 10 Years of Business Edition | Part 1
42: Planning & Goal Setting for Your Business | Part 2
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