Host: Jodi Congdon
Guest: Alyssa Knapp, Founder of Integrative Wellness Journeys
Episode Summary:
In this honest and energizing episode of the Birth Boss Podcast, Jodi sits down with returning guest Alyssa Knapp to talk all things summer business planning—especially for moms juggling work, client care, and that deep craving to enjoy the season.
From "mean mommy mode" to calendar chaos, this episode dives into:
- How to prep your business now to enjoy more freedom later
- Managing mom guilt while staying responsive in client care
- Setting boundaries around time, tech, and self-expectations
- Using simple systems like timers, nine-grids, and the Eisenhower Matrix
- Reframing summer to support both fun and function
Whether you're a doula, lactation consultant, a wellness birth pro, or a service-based perinatal entrepreneur, this episode will give you both the permission and the plan to create a spacious, intentional summer—with less stress and more joy.
Timestamps & Key Moments:
00:01 – Welcome back Alyssa!
01:13 – Why prepping before summer hits is essential
03:30 – Working while the kids are outside: the guilt and the grace
05:57 – Boundaries, expectations, and excited vs. exhausted energy
10:18 – Summer planning tips: map your calendar, simplify, set goals
12:40 – Why summer is the runway for a strong fall launch
16:30 – The power of setting realistic expectations (and saying “not now”)
19:03 – Creating a summer-proof Instagram strategy with a 9-grid
24:21 – Taking social media weekends off = LIFE-CHANGING
29:39 – Tools that help: timers, visual planning, and mindset shifts
31:50 – The ultimate organizing tool you didn’t know you needed
Resources Mentioned:
- Eisenhower Matrix
- Timer strategy for boundary-setting with kids
- Instagram 9-grid idea for summer content
- Alyssa's programs and wellness planning offers (linked below 👇)
Connect with Alyssa Knapp:
🌐 Integrative Wellness Journeys
📸 @integrativewellnessjourneys
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Hip to Heart Birth Boss Academy
✔️ From Solo Doula Business to Agency:
Hip to Heart Agency Program
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