Olivia Shipstone, a financial advisor and mother of two, shares her journey as an entrepreneurial parent. She started her own business in 2017 and has faced challenges as a woman in a male-dominated industry. Olivia emphasises the importance of prioritising family and work-life balance. She advises aspiring entrepreneurs to stay focused on their own goals and not compare themselves to others. Olivia also highlights the value of patience and enjoying the small moments with children. Looking back, she appreciates the growth and achievements she has experienced. Olivia Shipstone discusses overcoming fear of failure, taking risks, and trusting her gut in her entrepreneurial journey. She emphasises the importance of communication and being aligned with her husband in both business and parenting. Olivia also shares the mental load of being a parent and entrepreneur, and the struggle to find time for herself and quality time with her husband. She concludes with the quote 'No is a full sentence,' highlighting the power of setting boundaries and respecting others' decisions.

Chapters

00:00

Introduction and Family Dynamics

01:44

Starting the Entrepreneurial Journey

04:37

Challenges in the Early Days

06:28

Navigating Discrimination as a Female Financial Advisor

07:40

Choosing Between Business and Family Commitments

10:30

Lessons Learned as an Entrepreneurial Parent

14:08

The Transition to Motherhood and Entrepreneurship

26:31

Navigating the Challenges of Being an Entrepreneur and a Parent

29:02

Taking Risks and Trusting Your Gut Instincts

29:35

The Value of Delegating Tasks in Business

31:44

Communication and Alignment in Business and Parenting

33:17

The Mental Load of Being a Parent

36:07

Finding Time for Oneself and Quality Time as a Couple

40:21

The Power of Saying No and Setting Boundaries

42:05

Prioritizing Yourself as a Parent

Olivia’s links:

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/olivia-shipstone/

Website - https://www.ocsfinancialplanning.co.uk/

Our links:

LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/company/theentrepreneurialparentspodcast

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/entrepreneurialparentspodcast/

TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@tepp2024

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@TheEntrepreneurialParent-ne9rw

Our website - https://theentrepreneurialparentspodcast.buzzsprout.com/

Matt Castle, a film producer and father of two, shares his entrepreneurial journey and the challenges he has faced. He emphasises the importance of storytelling in building a brand and engaging an audience. Matt also discusses his experience with ADHD and the impact it has had on his work. He highlights the need for more support and resources for individuals with ADHD. Matt talks about balancing parenting and entrepreneurship, prioritising family time, and involving his children in his work. He also mentions the value of mentorship and the importance of creating memories with his family. Finally, Matt discusses the challenges of adapting to new ways of working and the importance of authenticity in personal branding. The conversation explores the importance of maintaining a human focus in content creation and communication, rather than relying solely on AI. It emphasises the value of personal connection and the missed opportunities when AI is used to generate content or comments. The discussion also touches on using AI for research and translation, the concept of dad guilt, involving children in the entrepreneurial journey, the importance of work-life balance, and the lessons learned from being an entrepreneurial parent. The conversation concludes with insights on handling stress, future goals for the business and family, and the significance of storytelling in unleashing human potential.

00:00
Introduction and Personal Journey
03:12
The Power of Storytelling
07:05
Entrepreneurship and ADHD
10:56
Balancing Family and Business
18:53
Overcoming Challenges and Personal Branding
25:44
Maintaining a Human Focus in Content Creation
27:31
AI as a Tool for Research and Translation
29:28
Dad Guilt and Work-Life Balance
31:39
Involving Children in the Entrepreneurial Journey
36:16
Handling Stress and Maintaining Mental Health
39:12
Setting Scalable Goals for Business and Family
44:10
The Power of Storytelling in Unleashing Human Potential

Matt's links:
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattcastle1980/
Powered By Stories Website - https://www.poweredbystories.co.uk/

Our links:
LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/company/theentrepreneurialparentspodcast
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/entrepreneurialparentspodcast/
TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@tepp2024
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@TheEntrepreneurialParent-ne9rw
Our website - https://theentrepreneurialparentspodcast.buzzsprout.com/

Summary
Andrew Beaulieu, an executive coach and entrepreneur, shares his journey as an entrepreneurial parent. He discusses the challenges he faced in balancing his family and business commitments, the importance of communication in his relationship with his wife, and the lessons he learned as an entrepreneurial parent. Andrew emphasizes the need for fulfillment over success and encourages his children to pursue what makes them happy. He also highlights the impact of parenthood on his leadership skills and the importance of patience and empathy in both parenting and business. Andrew Beaulieu shares his experience of being a parent and an entrepreneur, and how the two roles have influenced each other. He discusses the importance of self-care for leaders and the impact it has on their relationships with their families and teams. Andrew also offers advice for new entrepreneurs with young children, emphasizing the need to prioritize self-care and establish healthy boundaries. He talks about the legacy he hopes to leave for his children and his plans to scale his coaching business. Andrew highlights the value of coaching in helping individuals overcome barriers and achieve their goals.

Keywords
entrepreneurial parent, challenges, communication, fulfilment, success, leadership, patience, empathy, parenting, entrepreneurship, self-care, boundaries, legacy, coaching, scaling business

Takeaways
Balancing family and business commitments can be challenging, but open and regular communication is key.
Fulfillment should be prioritised over success, and individuals should pursue what makes them happy.
Parenthood can enhance leadership skills, including patience, empathy, and effective communication.
Building a supportive community and finding like-minded individuals can provide valuable support and understanding.
Being a parent and an entrepreneur requires adaptability, flexibility, and the ability to make bold moves. Self-care is essential for leaders who are also parents, as it allows them to be more present and effective in both their personal and professional lives.
Establishing healthy boundaries is crucial for maintaining a balance between work and family life.
It's never too late to make a change and pursue something that brings fulfilment and success.
Coaching is a powerful tool for personal and professional growth, providing sustainable and impactful change.
Happiness is a choice, not a result of chance.