If you’ve ever felt the sting of mom guilt while building your business, you’re not alone—and you’re definitely not failing.
In this episode, I’m opening up about my own journey as a mom of three who built and scaled multiple businesses while trying to balance presence at home.
From missing back-to-school nights to questioning what true balance even looks like, I share the raw truth: mom guilt isn’t something we can eliminate. But it is something we can navigate.
You’ll hear:
How to stop letting guilt spiral into self-judgment and instead use it as a signal for realignment
The hidden expectations and default definitions of “success” that keep us stuck in guilt cycles
Practical ways to create emotional availability for your kids without sacrificing your ambition
Why redefining balance and fulfillment is essential for long-term sustainability in both business and life
By the end of this conversation, you’ll feel less alone, less behind, and more equipped to lead your business and family with clarity and peace.
Share your story with me: DM me on Instagram with a moment where you’ve felt mom guilt and how you navigated it. Let’s change the conversation together.
Chapters:
00:00 Navigating Mom Guilt as an Entrepreneur
05:45 Understanding Expectations and Guilt
09:58 Redefining Balance and Success
15:27 Embracing Imperfection in Motherhood
Keywords: mom guilt, entrepreneurial motherhood, work-life balance for moms, redefining success, female entrepreneurs, motherhood mindset, women in business
Let’s be honest… You didn’t hire a team to feel like you’re still carrying everything yourself.
But if you’re finding yourself stuck managing fires, micromanaging tasks, and wondering why your team isn’t stepping up — this episode is for you.
Today, I’m sharing:⚡ The real reasons your team isn’t meeting your expectations (even if you think you’ve been clear)⚡ How micromanagement and reactive leadership are costing you growth⚡ Why empowering your team starts with shifting how you communicate and set expectations⚡ How role misalignment and rushed promotions lead to frustration and bottlenecks⚡ What it really takes to lead a team that drives your business forward — without you in every detail
Plus, I’m giving you my personal take on the leadership mistakes I’ve made (and what I wish I knew sooner).
Ready to fix this for good?
Grab my FREE Team Management Bundle — packed with plug-and-play templates and real leadership tools to help your team function better, communicate clearer, and run smoother.
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This episode will give you clarity, confidence, and the practical steps you need to finally lead your team the way you’ve been wanting to.
If you’ve ever bitten your tongue because you didn’t want to upset someone — this episode is for you.
As women, we’re often taught to avoid confrontation, soften our words, or hold back to keep the peace. But that’s exactly what creates resentment, confusion, and a breakdown of trust — both in business and in life.
In this episode, I’m breaking down how to communicate assertively without creating unnecessary conflict… and why being direct is the key to stronger relationships, better leadership, and getting what you actually want.
We’re talking about:
Why people-pleasing is hurting you (and the stories you’re telling yourself that keep you stuck)
The difference between being assertive and being aggressive — and how to make sure you’re not coming in hot
How to communicate your needs, expectations, and boundaries with clarity and confidence
What it really means to regulate your emotions before a hard conversation — and why it changes everything
How direct communication builds trust, creates connection, and improves your leadership (yes, even when it feels hard)
If you want a business and life where people respect you, relationships feel easier, and your team actually meets expectations — this conversation will help you stop avoiding the things you know you need to say.
Mentioned in this episode:👉 Grab my Team Management Bundle — including my top templates, private audio trainings, and resources to help you communicate clearly and lead your team with confidence. Available in the show notes!
Rachel’s business was thriving on the outside—but behind the scenes, she felt trapped.
Working long hours, carrying the mental load of the entire clinic, and feeling like she could never step away without everything falling apart left her overwhelmed and burnt out. Deep down, she longed to become a mom, but believed her business couldn’t support that dream.
In our partnership, we transformed the way Rachel led her team, structured her business, and prioritized her life.
Today, her life and business look completely different. Her results include:
Going from working full-time with no freedom to working two days per week with more income and peace of mind
Releasing her fear of stepping back so she could fully embrace maternity leave with her son
Building a team and systems that keep the business thriving without her constant presence
Shifting from survival mode to strategic leadership, allowing her to create a new fertility-focused business branch from home
Rachel went from thinking motherhood and entrepreneurship couldn’t coexist, to living in a reality where both are thriving.
Resources Mentioned:
Follow Rachel on Instagram @drrachelwolfe
Learn more about her clinic and virtual services at TWWsarasota.com
HOW TO WORK TOGETHER
1| If you’re ready for the support, systems, and sustainability to lead a thriving business while enjoying meaningful time with your loved ones, book a partnership alignment call to see if one exclusive high-touch programs for high-achieving mom entrepreneurs is the right fit for you.
If you’ve ever felt like you’re carrying the weight of the world on your shoulders—trying to be an incredible mom while running a business, only to end the day feeling like you failed at both—this episode is for you.
In Part 3 of this special parenting series, my husband Eric (former angry dad turned parenting coach) and I dive into what it really looks like to parent under pressure—and how to do it without losing yourself in the process.
We’re getting honest about the mental load, the expectations we place on ourselves, and how to actually show up for your kids (and yourself) when life feels heavy.
If you’ve been feeling stretched thin and are craving practical ways to show up as the calm, grounded mom you want to be, this episode will show you:
💡 The #1 thing that will change how you show up for your kids (hint: it starts with you)
💡 Real-life tools to switch from CEO to mom without the mental residue
💡 How to take care of yourself first so you can lead your family with peace
💡 Why your phone is draining your energy—and how to create better boundaries
💡 Tactical examples of routines, communication, and mindset shifts we use daily
Resources Mentioned:
If you're a mom entrepreneur who’s tired of hustling for success at the cost of your presence and peace—it’s time for a Strategic Reset.
HOW TO WORK TOGETHERYou’ve built the income… now claim the life that is meant to come with it.
If you’re a high-earning woman entrepreneur and mother who wants more time off the clock, sustainable growth month after month, and a bursting heart from the present moments you finally get to enjoy with those who matter most to you – book a call here to explore working together so you don’t have to keep figuring it out alone.
If you’ve ever said “yes” when you wanted to say “no,” or found yourself negotiating with a tiny human like your sanity depends on it—this episode is for you.
In Part 2 of this special parenting series, my husband Eric (a former angry dad turned parent coach) and I dive into one of the hardest but most powerful parenting tools: boundaries.
We’re breaking down what boundaries really are, how to hold them without yelling or shame, and why so many high-achieving moms struggle to follow through when their kids push back.
If you’ve been feeling torn between being the “nice mom” and the calm, confident leader your family needs, this episode will show you:
Why setting boundaries often triggers guilt—and how to move through it
What’s actually going on when your kid resists or melts down
How to follow through without losing your cool (or connection)
Real-life examples of boundaries we’ve set and how we’ve repaired when we didn’t
Resources Mentioned:
If you're a mom entrepreneur who's tired of doing everything for everyone and carrying the emotional weight of it all—it’s time for a Strategic Reset.
HOW TO WORK TOGETHER
You’ve built the income… now claim the life that is meant to come with it. If you’re a high-earning woman entrepreneur and mother who wants more time off the clock, sustainable growth month after month, and a bursting heart from the present moments you finally get to enjoy with those who matter most to you – apply for a Private Partnership with me so you don’t have to continue feeling stuck figuring it out on your own.
If you’ve ever ended the day thinking, “I’m not proud of how I showed up for my kids today,” this episode is for you.
In this special parenting series, my husband, Eric, and I are unpacking the connection between your reactivity, your upbringing, and your business – and how to respond calmly, with authority (and, without triggering another temper tantrum)
If you’ve been carrying the weight of business stress, the pressure to perform, and the guilt that comes with snapping at the people you love most, this conversation will show you:
Effective ways to separate business stress from family time
The key to staying calm when sh*t hits the fan at home
Examples of parenting situations and how we handle them
Resources Mentioned:
If you're a mom entrepreneur who's tired of white-knuckling your way through business and motherhood, it's time for a Strategic Reset.
HOW TO WORK TOGETHER
If you’re a high-earning woman entrepreneur and mother who wants more time off the clock, sustainable growth month after month, and a bursting heart from the present moments you finally get to enjoy with those who matter most to you – apply for a Private Partnership with me so you don’t have to continue feeling stuck figuring it out on your own.
In this episode of The Mom Founders Table podcast, Jessica Kern, interior designer and CEO, who helps families build their dream homes, shares her transformational journey in life and business through Kelsea’s Private Partnership program.
Listen to this empowering interview to hear how Jess’s time in my Private Partnership transformed her, from:
Wanting to scrap everything to implementing seamless systems that freed up mental space and “breathed life” back into her business.
Having a lack of confidence in herself to becoming steady and secure in her decisions, confidently saying no to and staying rooted firmly in her values and vision.
Being robbed of maternity leave and unable to fully be present with her family the first time around, to creating space in her business to take a meaningful maternity leave with her second born son.
Resources Mentioned:
See Jess’ Interior Designs on her website, interiorvisionllc.com or follow her on IG @interiorvisiondesignstudio.
HOW TO WORK TOGETHER
If you’re a high-earning woman entrepreneur and mother who wants more time off the clock, sustainable growth month after month, and a bursting heart from the present moments you finally get to enjoy with those who matter most to you – apply for a Private Partnership with me so you don’t have to continue feeling stuck figuring it out on your own.
Hitting the revenue goals, but still feel empty inside?
I have come to learn that wealth only feels luxurious when you're actively enjoying everything it's created for you.
In this episode, I’m unpacking the baggage that is the addiction to hustle, the fear of slowing down, and the moment I realized I felt nothing after my highest revenue year – and exactly what I did to stop feeling so numb and find my personal fulfillment that was missing.
Listen in to learn how to:
Ask the 3 questions to identify whether your goals are yours or just inherited from industry pressure.
Create your personal Exploration List to rediscover joy, presence, and purpose.
Set financial and lifestyle goals that don’t just look good on paper, but feel good in your real life setting.
Resources Mentioned:
Apply for Freedom Collective, the intimate, high-level mastermind for entrepreneurial mothers who want to scale their business and live fully in their lives.
DM me on Instagram to share one thing from your Exploration List, a personal list of joy-giving experiences you want to try for accountability and a cheerleader as you take action.
HOW TO WORK TOGETHER
If you’re a high-earning woman entrepreneur and mother who wants more time off the clock, sustainable growth month after month, and a bursting heart from the present moments you finally get to enjoy with those who matter most to you – apply for a Private Partnership with me so you don’t have to continue feeling stuck figuring it out on your own.
You’re not here to just fill a role.
You want a real partner who resonates with your brand — someone who fits seamlessly into your world and helps build your culture from the inside out. The kind of person who doesn’t need to be micromanaged but wants to be led.
Listen to learn how to stop hiring the wrong people that feel like a chore and make hiring an easier process with people who actually take initiative. Find the kind of team members who you can trust to own their part while moving your business forward.
I’ll be sharing:
The exact 5 things your job posting is missing (and how it’s costing you dream candidates)
The one interview question I wished I asked sooner (that could save you $$$)
How to spot red flags before the interview stage
Resources Mentioned:
Join the FREE webinar, Redesigning Success, to restructure your business so it creates bigger wealth, more time freedom, and actually supports the life you want to live.
HOW TO WORK TOGETHER
If you’re a high-earning woman entrepreneur and mother who wants more time off the clock, sustainable growth month after month, and a bursting heart from the present moments you finally get to enjoy with those who matter most to you – apply for a Private Partnership with me so you don’t have to continue feeling stuck figuring it out on your own.
In 14 years of business, you learn a lot of lessons.
In this episode, I’m walking you through 14 of the most important lessons I’ve learned that not only shaped my path, but the ones I believe every entrepreneur (especially moms) needs to hear.
This is your chance to sit back, listen in, and hopefully walk away with new perspectives, a new way of thinking and some reminders you can plug into your life right now, including.
Lessons around business, from decision-making, to client retention to help you lead to stronger systems and higher revenue.
Perspectives on personal life, schedules and relationships and how they affect our businesses and success.
Reflections for self-worth when dealing with imposter syndrome, saying “yes” to everything and trusting in yourself as a CEO.
Resources Mentioned:
Partnership Application: Get an expert set of eyes on your business to be able to create the life and the business you want.
HOW TO WORK TOGETHER
If you’re ready for the support, systems, and sustainability to lead a thriving business while enjoying meaningful time with your loved ones, fill out the application to see which exclusive high-touch programs for high-achieving mom entrepreneurs is the right fit for you.
While Kathy’s business was thriving, her own sense of balance was slipping away.
The never-ending to-do lists, the pressure to perform, and the fear of dropping the ball made it feel impossible to find time for rest or the things that light us up outside of work.
In our partnership, we found a way to shift her mindset, fear and beliefs to scale her business while embracing the life she truly wanted to live. Since then, she’s seen results like:
Going from operating at full speed and stretched thin to taking fully-private family time after adopting her daughter
Working 35 hours weekly to only working 20 and still hitting the same revenue point as the previous year
Always taking on more and saying yes to everything to planning her calendar with intention and dropping her day-to-day anxiety
Resources Mentioned:
Follow along Kathy’s journey on Instagram @ohyeskathy
HOW TO WORK TOGETHER
1| If you’re ready for the support, systems, and sustainability to lead a thriving business while enjoying meaningful time with your loved ones, fill out the application to see if one exclusive high-touch programs for high-achieving mom entrepreneurs is the right fit for you..
As busy business owners and mothers, we often think we have to be doing more and filling our schedule to fulfill our titles and be more successful.
What most won’t tell you though, is that when your calendar is open to everything at all times, it’s actually more restrictive.
In this episode, I’m taking you behind the scenes of what my schedule really looks like—so you can build a work week that protects your energy, supports your goals, and puts you back in the driver’s seat of your own time, like:
How I use themed days in my week (CEO Day, Admin Day, Client Days) to stay focused and avoid draining my energy.
A look into my calendar that puts me first, so I’m not squeezing myself into the leftover cracks of time after everything else.
My Four-Day Work Week Method and how it’s helped me grow a multimillion-dollar business without sacrificing time spent with my family.
Resources Mentioned:
Join the high-achieve group of mom entrepreneurs creating balance by applying for The Freedom Collective.
HOW TO WORK TOGETHER
If you’re ready for the support, systems, and sustainability to lead a thriving business while enjoying meaningful time with your loved ones, fill out the application to see which exclusive high-touch programs for high-achieving mom entrepreneurs is the right fit for you.
Managing relationships is one of the hardest things to do as an entrepreneur.
As you grow and expand, both as an entrepreneur and human, you also outgrow the circles you were raised in. You know the next version of your life depends on who you let in and give time too, but balancing it all while trying to grow your success can be hard.
In the second episode of the Behind The Scenes series of the podcast, I’m sharing:
What I did to build a network of people that have pushed me to grow and supported my vision (instead of holding me back or making the choices for me)
How I keep my relationships healthy, so that I can spend present time with them, while protecting my own personal boundaries
One of the biggest communication things that has saved and strengthened my marriage
Resources Mentioned:
Read the study on regrets from people on their deathbeds in Think Again by Adam Grant
Want professional growth and personal peace? Apply now!
HOW TO WORK TOGETHER
If you’re ready for the support, systems, and sustainability to lead a thriving business while enjoying meaningful time with your loved ones, fill out the application to see which exclusive high-touch programs for high-achieving mom entrepreneurs is the right fit for you.
"If you can look at the situation and say, holy shit, I have put myself in this room. My gosh, I have put myself in this situation. Then you can change it."
This powerful realization was the turning point in my journey.
If you’re questioning your worth, feeling stuck in an identity that’s no longer serving you, or wondering how to break free from the patterns holding you back, you do not want to miss listening to this first episode of the Behind the Scenes series.
In this highly-personal episode, I will be:
Spilling the tea on what I've actually done to go from being arrested three times to becoming a multimillionaire
Sharing what it took to change my relationship with money and finally charge what I was worth
Dropping the secret to building an unshakable mindset, refusing to quit on yourself and learning to trust your potential
HOW TO WORK TOGETHER
If you’re ready for the support, systems, and sustainability to lead a thriving business while enjoying meaningful time with your loved ones, fill out the application to see which exclusive high-touch programs for high-achieving mom entrepreneurs is the right fit for you.
For Sarah Young, CPA and founder of Young and Co , her favorite part of this work is seeing clients implement their financial strategy, wake up one day and realize — holy shit, I actually have money in the bank. I’m paying myself. I took time off.
But, she wasn’t doing the same for her business. She had big dreams, but was stuck in fear of change and didn’t know how to move the needle without burning out.
In this episode, Sarah and I chat about our partnership and how working with a business advisor was a game-changer for her growth, like:
Tiptoeing around her dream to taking more authority as a CEO and owning it with confidence.
The small, consistent actions that helped her build an identity as a strong, healthy, and energized leader, rather than a drained and emotionally exhausted business owner.
How she went from being too depleted to enjoy evenings with her family to traveling more, having fun, and being fully present as a mom and wife.
Resources Mentioned:
Need a Financial Strategist? Visit Young and Co’s website.
HOW TO WORK TOGETHER
1| If you’re ready for the support, systems, and sustainability to lead a thriving business while enjoying meaningful time with your loved ones, fill out the application to see if one exclusive high-touch programs for high-achieving mom entrepreneurs is the right fit for you..
This is for the mom entrepreneur who’s ready to feel more grounded, more clear, and more connected in the life she’s working so hard to build.
We know we should create space for ourselves, for our lives, for the people we love.
But what does that even look like when you're leading a company AND running a household?
This episode is an honest conversation about what it actually takes to find your identity outside of your business and why you haven’t reached it yet.
Listen to this episode to learn:
The two things you need to find your identity outside of your business.
The real reason you’re not enjoying your life—even though everything looks “successful”.
The 4 key things that create real presence as a business owner and mother.
Resources Mentioned:
Listen to the first episode of the Identity Series
Build a life-first business by starting an application
You’ve been working long hours, pouring yourself into your business, striving for success…
And in the process, your business has slowly become your identity.
So many of the women I work with are stuck in that loop and don’t even realize it. You’re not doing anything wrong. You’ve just been in survival mode for years, trying to hold everything together, carry the weight, and prove you can handle it all.
But deep down, you're craving more.
More time.
More presence.
More peace.
And the chance to actually enjoy the life your business was supposed to give you.
If you're tired of feeling like your business is your entire identity, this episode is going to help you learn:
The subtle signs that you're operating in business-first mode.
What it’s costing you to always be productive and “clocked in”.
How to start putting your life before your business, without everything falling apart.
Resources Mentioned:
Build a life-first business by filling out an application.
Identity Series: Are You Sacrificing Yourself for Your Business?
It’s easy to lose yourself in the pursuit of greatness through your business. In the titles we wear as mom, in our relationships, in how we give and care for everyone around us.
If you’ve felt disconnected from what we love and unable to feel or enjoy the things in your life, you’re not alone.
But, building a life-first business is possible. In this episode, you’ll learn:
The reasons women realize their work has become their lives
Where the key to reclaiming your identity lies if you’ve lost it
Journal prompt questions for uncovering your lost identity to help reconnect with yourself
Resources Mentioned:
Read the Book Undistracted by Bob Goff
Excel in both your personal fulfillment by booking a Clarity Call
You didn’t build your business to lose yourself. You built it to provide freedom and joy, to make a difference, and to create the life you’ve always dreamed of.
In this episode of The Mom Founders Table podcast, Dr. Gretchen Hawley, a health expert and entrepreneur, shares her inspiring journey in life and business through Kelsea’s Private Partnership program.
She reveals how the process has not only revolutionized her business but also improved her personal life and well-being, including:
Going From Burnout to Sustainably Hitting A $95K Month And Her Best Year in Business Ever: How she went from overwhelmed to hitting her best year in business year after year.
Personal Growth and Impact on Relationships: How her business journey has not only transformed her professional life but her personal relationships as well.
Finding Balance Between Work and Family: A mom herself, Gretchen shares how working with Kelsea helped her take 2 months of maternity leave while her business continued to scale.
Resources Mentioned:
Follow Gretchen’s Journey on Instagram @Dr.Gretchen and YouTube: Dr.GretchenHolley
HOW TO WORK WITH ME
1| If you're tired of feeling overwhelmed and disconnected from what matters most to you, it's time to book a Clarity Call to get a personal overlook at your schedule, eliminate time-wasters and start moving your business forward, without compromising your personal life.
2| If you’re ready for the support, systems, and sustainability to lead a thriving business while enjoying meaningful time with your loved ones, join the waitlist for priority access to my exclusive high-touch programs for high-achieving mom entrepreneurs.
