In part two of the mompreneur mini-series, I chat with Assia Mahmood, owner of Windhaven Academy, children’s book author, and host of the She Busy podcast. We discuss some of the parallels between entrepreneurship and parenting, the importance of resilience and delegation, and how to make sure you don’t die on a hiccup.
Assia shares what it was like growing up in a wildly entrepreneurial family, how she launched a daycare just as the pandemic began (with a newborn and a toddler to boot), and what it’s like to be married to “superman.”
If you want to build or create something beautiful, you'll leave this conversation inspired to take the next brave step toward your dream.
LISTEN IN AS WE EXPLORE:
1) essential traits of entrepreneurs and the vulnerability of building something you care deeply about
2) expectations vs. realities of entrepreneurship and how to handle the unexpected
3) the importance of a support network to back your dream
4) how to micromanage less and focus on the bigger picture (in life and business)
5) creating systems and processes, and clarifying your goals to get more of the flexibility and freedom you're after
LINKS + FOLLOW-UPS:
Get Social! Follow Assia on Instagram, LinkedIn, or Facebook.
To learn more about her preschool/daycare in Plano, TX, visit the Windhaven Academy website, and check out her first children's book, My First Day of Daycare.
You can access her free delegation blueprint for leaders and learn more about her coaching for female entrepreneurs with brick and mortar businesses on her website.
Note: If you purchase the book using my Amazon affiliate link above, I may earn a small commission (at no extra cost to you). Links are provided for your convenience and help support the podcast.
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Disclaimer: This podcast is educational/preventive in nature and is NOT intended to be therapy. If you have relationship or mental health concerns, you can find qualified help on sites like BetterHelp or The Gottman Referral Network.
*Thanks to Alex Grohl for the intro/outro music.
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