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July 31, 2025 33 mins

This week on Pieces For My Puzzle, host Nikki Shipp welcomes Gabs Hayes, an inspiring business coach and mother of three, including a child with special needs. Gabs shares her powerful story of navigating life’s challenges, from parenting a daughter with severe asthma to making life-changing decisions for her family’s well-being. With grace and resilience, she has turned her experiences into a mission to support other parents who are balancing the complexities of family life and entrepreneurship.
Join us for an honest and heartfelt conversation about motherhood, grief, inspiration, and finding a meaningful balance between your dreams and family commitments.

Key Discussion Points
Gabs’ Journey as a Mom
Gabs discusses her experiences raising a child with severe asthma and other conditions, including the decision to relocate her family from Georgia to Arizona to improve her daughter’s health.

Finding Strength Through Loss
After enduring the stillbirth of her son, Gabs explains how she found the strength to rebuild and offers practical advice for parents coping with loss.

Balancing Parenthood and Ambition
Gabs shares how she helps parents see that they can pursue their dreams without sacrificing family time, focusing on sustainability and realistic goals tailored to their lives.

Advice for Overwhelmed Moms
With empathy and lived experience, Gabs provides tips for moms struggling to keep up, reminding them that they are enough and that it’s okay to take care of themselves too.

Making an Impact
Gabs discusses her vision for her work, her passion for helping entrepreneurial parents, and her message for families facing similar struggles.

 

Resources Mentioned
Learn more about Gabs Hayes and her coaching services on gabshayes.com

About the Guest
Gabs Hayes is a business coach and mentor specializing in helping entrepreneurial parents achieve sustainable success. A mother of three, Gabs brings her unique perspective and practical strategies to support parents in building the lives they envision without compromising their family values.

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