Mental Strategies of 8 Insanely Successful Female Entrepreneurs | Own Your Future Mashup Episode

Motherhood Focus

Natalie Ellis emphasizes the importance of prioritizing motherhood while balancing other responsibilities. She shares how making motherhood her primary focus has allowed her to give herself grace and avoid guilt. Natalie advises other mothers to recognize the season they are in and to give themselves permission to prioritize their children without feeling stretched thin 1.

If my priorities are off, that's where the misalignment internally is going to come from. That's where the guilt's going to show up.

--- Natalie Ellis

She also highlights the value of support networks, such as her mastermind group for CEO mothers, to help navigate the challenges of balancing motherhood and career 1.

   

Scheduling

Emily Ford discusses the critical role of scheduling and time management in achieving balance. She outlines her morning routine, which includes studying her calendar and focusing on money-making activities, as well as her WPP (Word, Prayer, Praise) ritual 2. This routine helps her start the day with a positive mindset and creativity.

I study my calendar and I put in their money making activities. Normally, that's what everybody avoids.

--- Emily Ford

Emily also stresses the importance of evening routines to wind down and maintain a sense of calm, which includes activities like stretching, reading, and preparing for the next day 3.