What happens when life doesn’t go according to plan?
For Katie Bryan, motherhood was always part of the vision—but doing it alone wasn’t. After years of searching for the right partner, Katie realized she was done waiting and took her future into her own hands, becoming a single mom by choice.
But her journey didn’t stop there. She not only embraced solo parenting, but also dedicated herself to creating a community of strong, independent women walking the same path. And to top it off? She found a way to start building a business that aligned with her passion and purpose.
In this episode, Katie gets real about the fears, mindset shifts, and breakthroughs that led her to solo parenting and entrepreneurship on her own terms. Whether you're considering solo parenting, dreaming of building a business, or creating a community that fuels your soul, this conversation is packed with inspiration, wisdom, and straight-up truth.
We dive into:
- How Katie went from "waiting for the right partner" to becoming a single mom by choice—and how she knew it was the right decision.
- The mindset shift that changed everything—from feeling like solo parenting was her last resort to realizing it was the best choice of her life.
- What it really takes to navigate fertility treatments, choose a donor, and embrace the rollercoaster of becoming a single mom by choice.
- How she started creating a community for other women on this path—and why connection is the biggest game-changer in solo parenting.
- Her unexpected journey into building a business—and how she turned her passion into a thriving coaching & support network for single mom by choice.
If you’ve ever questioned whether you have the courage to carve your own path, Katie’s story will prove that not only can you do it—you can thrive.
Hit play now and get ready to be inspired. Because when life doesn’t go as planned, sometimes the best thing you can do is rewrite the rules.
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