You’ve probably heard it before: just get everything done before baby comes. But what if trying to frontload your entire business is actually setting you up to fail?

In this episode of the Maternity Leave Roadmap series, I’m breaking down what I call the “frontload fallacy” and why I believe one of the most important parts of preparing for maternity leave is learning how to slow down before the baby arrives. From adjusting your schedule in your final weeks of pregnancy to rethinking how you re-enter your business, this episode is about building a new kind of rhythm, one that supports both your nervous system and your bottom line.

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In This Episode, You’ll Learn:
• Why frontloading everything rarely works
• What slowing down actually looks like in your business
• How to create a gentle runway into maternity leave
• What to focus on if you only had 10 to 15 hours per week
• How constraint can lead to clarity, growth, and better systems
• The surprising ways slowing down improves team morale and revenue

This Episode’s Homework:
Start imagining your “runway” into maternity leave. What would your final month look like if you cut your hours in half? List out your most essential tasks and begin creating space to let go of the rest.

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You don't have to choose between growing your business and your family.

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xx Aly
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