Struggling to Balance Motherhood & Passion? Marcia Leone on How to Do Both

Marcia Leone is the powerhouse behind Not So Mumsy—a thriving motherhood community dedicated to women's empowerment and support for moms, thriving online community, best-selling book, fashion label, and transformative retreats for mothers. 

In this episode, we unpack her evolution from a full-time media career to carving out a space that allows women to embrace motherhood without losing themselves in it. Marcia gets real about the early struggles of balancing ambition with new motherhood, the identity shifts that come with solo parenting, and why she believes there’s no such thing as balance—only blend.

We dive into the power of vulnerability, why sharing the messy parts of motherhood fosters real connection, and how embracing self-care (without guilt) can change everything. If you’ve ever struggled with mom guilt, work-life balance, or felt torn between being a great mom and chasing your own dreams, this one’s for you.

Key Takeaways

Forget Balance—Think Blend Instead – Marcia explains why striving for balance in motherhood sets us up for failure and how embracing seasons of life leads to more ease.

Redefining Success as a Mother – The unexpected ways motherhood reshapes ambition, and why letting go of the old version of you isn’t a loss—it’s an evolution.

The Vulnerability Factor – Why sharing real struggles (from IVF to solo parenting) has been the key to building deep community connections.

Self-Care Without the Guilt – How to stop seeing self-care as a luxury and start recognizing it as the foundation for showing up as the mom—and woman—you want to be.

The Impact of Fast Fashion on Hormones & Health – Marcia breaks down why choosing natural, toxin-free fabrics is crucial for hormonal health, especially in pregnancy and postpartum.

Motherhood & Entrepreneurship – How Marcia built a globally recognized brand while navigating the chaos of motherhood—and why she’s made flexibility her secret weapon.

Where to Find Our Guest

Marcia on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marcialeone_

Not So Mumsy The Label: https://www.instagram.com/notsomumsy_thelabel/

Links & Resources

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