#21 Laura McLean: The Journey of a Small Business Mom

Diaries of a Boss Babe

In this episode, I sit down with Laura McLean, founder of Small Business Moms, a business dedicated to empowering, supporting, and uplifting moms who are juggling the demands of entrepreneurship and motherhood. We explore the rewarding yet challenging journey of balancing motherhood and entrepreneurship. Laura’s story is a beacon of hope for small business moms navigating the dual responsibilities of raising a family and growing a business. She opens up about the sacrifices required to have both, the necessity of pivoting when life doesn’t go as planned, and the power of personal discovery in creating a healthier, more balanced life.

Follow her journey on IG: @smallbusinessmoms & @i.am.laura.mclean

Laura discusses overcoming burnout, embracing mindset shifts, and the pivotal role community plays in a mompreneur’s journey. With wisdom and relatability, she shares strategies for managing time, delegating effectively, and building a sustainable business while staying present for her family. If you’ve ever felt like you’re alone in this balancing act, this episode will remind you that you’re not—and that growth is always possible.

This episode is a reminder to all small business moms: You’re not alone, and you’re capable of thriving in both your personal and professional life.

To learn more about your host, Katelyn Gerhardt:

Cultivate with KG: Katelyn is a business coach, consultant and speaker specializing in help women build their empire as a fierce and loving woman! She helps you bridge the gap between where you are now and where you dream to be. With a focus on building the woman who makes her daydreams a reality, she helps you get crystal clear on what you want and helps you implement the plan to get there one step at a time. If you're looking to start or build a business, grow your team, expand, hire, or create an intentional company culture; let's do it. She's helped hundreds of women master their time so they can build the life they desire. She offers self paced courses, 1:1 coaching and workshops!

Independence Academy: In 2015, Katelyn co-founded Independence Academy a private Montessori and Reggio inspired school serving children 2 yrs through elementary. Sitting on 13 acres, Independence Academy is a place where children are immersed in nature and are taking back their childhood. With a team of 30+ women, (and her smokin' hot and oh so wise husband), Katelyn's mission is to create a ripple affect that will impact the lives of the children that attend, their families, and her team to give them skills and a mindset that will forever serve them on their journey.

Diaries of a Boss Babe Podcast: The passion project! Cultivating community is the main mission of this podcast. To connect, to relate, to create magic one conversation at a time. Come follow along on Instagram where we keep the conversation going and need YOUR input!