When I was pregnant with my first baby I was determined to do business 'right'. I wanted to set things up so that I could take a year's maternity and have something to come back to. I had no idea what I was doing, and in the end didn't set things up the way I thought.   So when Amy Crumpton of Social Cactus Coaching started posting about her later-in-life decision to start a family and pivoted to coach women to set their businesses up for maternity leave, I knew I needed to talk to her.   In this episode we talk about... Amy's journey from not wanting children to an unexpected later-in-life decision to become pregnant Her reflections on how her business might change as a mum Why business owners need to set up their business for maternity leave How to remain flexible to take the maternity leave you wish for What to think about if you're a mum and don't want to return to your 9-5 after you've had a baby Amy has such a fun and relaxed energy, and this was an open and honest conversation about her journey into motherhood as she becomes aware of how much of an unknown being a first time mum is. This is one of those episodes with a Part 2 needed – to see how she's getting on a year later!   Find Amy: Your Mama Era Instagram | Social Cactus Coaching Instagram | Website Connect with me:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tashadcruz Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tashadcruznutrition Website: https://tashadcruz.com/podcast Loved this episode? Leave a review and rating on Apple Podcast. You can now watch this episode on YouTube. Subscribe to my channel @tashadcruz. Say goodbye to your cooking rut and hello to effortless meal planning. Download my template meal plan guide at tashadcruz.com/template. #raisinghealthymothers DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast and on tashadcruz.com is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek advice of your doctor or qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you may have heard on the podcast or on the website. I may earn commission on shopping links to external sites, e.g. Amazon. This doesn't change the price you pay but gives me a small commission which goes back into keeping the podcast running.