Ep. 5 Balancing Act: Navigating Entrepreneurship, Family, and Self-Care

Welcome to the DO GOOD X podcast, where we explore the intersection of entrepreneurship, personal well-being, and making a positive impact. Today, Kimberly R. Daniel dives into a topic that's close to the heart of every business owner: balancing the demands of work, family, and self-care. It's a challenge many of us face daily, but it's also crucial to address if you want to thrive personally and professionally. In this episode, Kimberly shares four practical strategies to help you manage your time effectively, ensuring that your schedule supports your business goals and overall well-being. So, grab a pen and paper because this is your chance to pause, reflect, and make positive changes to navigating the complexities of entrepreneurship. Let's dive in!

IN THIS EPISODE:

(00:00)  Kimberly asks how an entrepreneur manages the demands of business, family and self-care

(02:11) Kimberly shares a story of a woman who admits she doesn’t take care of herself while being a full time mom and entrepreneur

(04:27) Work in harmony versus balance

(06:56) Set aside time in your calendar for family and friends

(08:50) Set clear boundaries. Learn when to say yes and know when to say no

(10:15) Have a reset plan in place when there’s no harmony

(12:07) Kimberly challenges listeners to commit to just one of the four ways to manage your work-life balance

KEY TAKEAWAYS: 

• [1:33] Managing a business, family and self-care as an entrepreneur is challenging. Reflect on where things are for you and take steps to ensure that your well-being is in a good place
• [8:50] You have to be the one to set and hold boundaries both in your business and in your personal life, because you are the only one who can. Noone else is going to come in and play the “hero” and save you from a lack of clear boundaries. You must be your own hero
• [10:49] It’s okay to lean on your support system and community when life presents unexpected challenges. You don’t have to do it all alone

RESOURCES:

DO GOOD X - Podcast

DO GOOD X - Linkedin

Kimberly Daniel - Linkedin

About the Hosts

Kimberly R. Daniel catalyzes entrepreneurs and organizations to do good. She is co-founder and project director of DO GOOD X, a community that provides programs and support for faith-driven social entrepreneurs whose businesses focus on positive Change.

Kimberly also helps purpose-driven organizations clarify and design compelling brand and communication strategies. With over 15 years of experience developing and leading communications efforts, she is committed to producing effective processes and creating authentic, “sticky” brands that are community-centered.

In addition, Kimberly has nearly ten years of experience as a certified life coach and has facilitated workshops, spoken to communities, and written about innovation and entrepreneurship centered on social impact. She co-authored A Way Out of No Way: An Approach to Christian Innovation (2021).

She is deeply passionate about purpose, meaning, and the common good in any aspect of her work.