Balancing business and motherhood often comes with guilt—but what if you could build a thriving business without sacrificing time with your kids? In this episode of The Blissful Mompreneur Podcast, I sit down with Kelly Cronin, a real estate investor and entrepreneur who has designed multiple self-sustaining businesses that allow her to live life on her terms.

✨ How Kelly went from making $20/hour to owning multiple businesses and real estate properties.

✨ Why traditional “hustle culture” doesn’t work for moms—and what to do instead.

✨ The one mindset shift that helped Kelly create financial stability without burnout.

✨ Smart ways to invest and grow your income (even if you’re starting with little money!).

✨ How to involve your kids in your entrepreneurial journey—and ditch the mom guilt for good!

Kelly shares her real-life strategies for designing a business that gives you financial freedom and more quality time with your family.

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✨ Connect with Kelly:

• https://linktr.ee/kellylynncronin

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In this episode of The Blissful Mompreneur Podcast, I share how I transformed my business to run without me so I could take two separate four-month maternity leaves—without anything falling apart. If you’re a pregnant business owner feeling overwhelmed by the idea of stepping away, this episode will show you how to step into the role of CEO, which will allow your business to thrive while you focus on your family.

💡 Here’s what you’ll learn:

✨ Why the hustle that built your business won’t sustain it long-term

✨ The mindset shift from operator to CEO—and why it’s crucial for growth

✨ How to build systems that run your business (even when you’re not there)

✨ Real-life lessons from my first pregnancy, when doing everything myself almost broke me

✨ The key to empowering your team to take ownership so you can truly step back

✨ Why documenting your processes is the secret to freedom

✨ How testing your systems before maternity leave can save you from stress later

I’ll also share a deeply personal story from my first pregnancy—when the pressure of doing everything brought me to my knees (literally). It was my wake-up call to stop doing all the things and start building a business that didn’t rely entirely on me.

If you’re ready to prepare your business for maternity leave and finally embrace your role as CEO, this episode is packed with actionable advice you can start implementing today.

🎧 Listen now to learn how to:

✔️ Build systems that let your business run without you

✔️ Step back from day-to-day operations without losing control

✔️ Trust your team—and create a business that thrives while you take time off

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• Looking for a step-by-step guide to plan your maternity leave without worrying about your business? Click here to download my free 6-Step Maternity Leave Planning Guide! It’s packed with actionable tips to help you prepare financially, organize your team, and enjoy quality time with your baby.

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Taking maternity leave as a business owner comes with a lot of moving parts—but what if an HR mistake could cost you BIG while you’re away? In this episode of The Blissful Mompreneur Podcast, I sit down with Lisa-Maree Blumenfeld, an HR expert who helps small businesses and startups stay compliant, hire smart, and avoid costly legal pitfalls.

✨ Why even the best-intentioned business owners make major HR mistakes—and how to protect yourself before stepping away.

✨ How to set up policies that won’t come back to bite you when hiring employees or offering maternity leave benefits.

✨ The one HR red flag that signals a bad hire (and how to spot it early!).

✨ The most overlooked step that will help your team handle operations smoothly in your absence.

✨ Why letting go of control is essential—and how to trust your systems and team while you’re away.

Lisa-Maree shares her insider HR knowledge and practical strategies to help you avoid costly mistakes and set your business up for a smooth maternity leave.

🎧 Press play now to learn how to step away from your business with confidence!

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✨ Connect with Lisa-Maree Blumenfeld:

• 🌐 Website: RetainHR.com
• 📲 Instagram: @retain_hr
• 💼 LinkedIn: Lisa-Maree Blumenfeld

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