Discovering Your New Identity (and Work/Life Balance!) as a Mom with Grace Blacksea

Uncategorized May 28, 2024

Episode Summary:

‘’You can have it all, you just can't have it at the same time.’’

Hey everyone, welcome back to the Empowered Planning Podcast! I'm super excited to have my friend and past coach, Grace Blacksea on the show today. Grace is the founder of Quench Collective, a community for modern leaders, but is currently working as a Community Manager at LinkedIn. Recently, she became a mom and she’s here to share her journey from running a successful business to juggling motherhood and all the changes that come with it. We'll chat about why she decided to close her business, the financial prep she did for having a baby, and how she handles her finances now. Anyone trying to balance career and family will find valuable takeaways from Grace's story. Whether you’re a new mom, an entrepreneur, or just curious, this episode is a true inspiration. Grab your headphones and join us!

Topics:

Grace’s journey from running a successful business to embracing motherhood
Key financial strategies for new moms navigating career changes
How to balance professional ambitions with personal growth as a parent
The impact of motherhood on career decisions and financial planning
Real-life advice for women managing work-life balance in today’s world

About Grace:

At LinkedIn, my role as Community Manager is to foster digital engagement, leveraging my expertise in moderating and social media marketing to build vibrant, supportive spaces. This position builds on my extensive experience as Founder of Quench Collective, where I cultivated a global network of forward-thinking leaders.

My mission remains steadfast: to empower modern leaders to reach beyond traditional business models. With a commitment to mental health awareness, I guide leaders to align their enterprises with their personal values and goals, ensuring their ventures flourish while nurturing their well-being.

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