Hannah Dewar shares her journey from full-time employment to entrepreneurship, describing how she created a flexible business model centered around her family priorities. She walks us through the faith and practical decisions that led her to launch Lovely Nine Months, her fitness and nutrition coaching business for pregnant and postpartum women.

• Working as a chiropractic assistant provided valuable experience but created logistical challenges after having her daughter
• Commuting between home, childcare, and work sometimes took two hours of her day
• Felt convicted about not prioritizing her highest calling as a mother and disciple
• Made the courageous decision to step away from her job before seeing financial provision
• Downsized their home and moved in with in-laws to create financial flexibility
• Built her business slowly and intentionally, focused on word-of-mouth growth
• Approaches business decisions by discerning between "striving" and "grace"
• Creates a welcoming environment for moms by allowing children at training sessions
• Recommends 100g of protein daily during pregnancy and weightlifting 2-3 times weekly
• Suggests putting workout times on the calendar "like a business meeting" for postpartum recovery
• Values the small, everyday moments with her daughter that became possible through her career shift

If you want to work with Hannah, follow her on Instagram and Facebook at Lovely Nine Months for pregnancy and postpartum fitness and nutrition coaching, available both remotely and in-person.

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Upwork offers moms a flexible, accessible way to earn $20-75 per hour from home while maintaining control over their schedules and rates. The freelance platform connects 12 million freelancers with 5 million clients, making it easier to find work in writing, design, admin support, legal services and more without needing your own website or marketing strategy.

• Creating a strong, specialized profile increases your chances of getting accepted and hired
• Most successful freelancers apply multiple times before getting accepted
• Include a professional photo and complete all profile sections
• Craft a specific headline that includes what you do and who you serve
• Use relevant keywords naturally throughout your profile
• Research successful profiles by creating a client account to see what works
• Start with beginner-friendly rates to build reviews and experience
• Write customized proposals that show genuine interest in each job posting
• Deliver excellent work and follow up to request reviews

Check out our upcoming resource at littlehandsbigplans.co featuring 50 business ideas moms can do part-time. If you start freelancing on Upwork after this episode, I'd love to feature you in a future podcast!

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Gabriela Rivera shares her journey from Panama to Michigan, revealing how she built community as a homeschooling mom and barre instructor without extended family nearby. Her story demonstrates that intentional friendship-building requires the same strategic approach many apply to business development.

• Originally from Panama where both parents typically work, Gabriela discovered the possibility of staying home with children in America
• Became exposed to homeschooling through a church family during college, drawn to the freedom and creativity it offered
• Teaches bar fitness classes 4-5 hours per week, finding it energizing and community-building rather than draining
• Approaches friendship strategically by setting goals: going to a park to meet one mom, getting a phone number, following up
• Avoids small talk by asking deeper questions that quickly reveal whether meaningful connection is possible
• Seeks three types of relationships: younger moms to mentor, peers in the same life stage, and older women who offer wisdom
• Delivered her first baby during the pandemic when family couldn't travel to support her
• Recommends the book "Breath as Prayer" for new moms dealing with anxiety

If you've ever felt lonely in motherhood, take the first step to build your village. Don't wait for someone to invite you – be the one who reaches out, sets the date, and pursues your people. Your community is out there, it just takes time and intentionality.

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Emilia shares her deeply personal journey following her mother's unexpected cancer diagnosis and how this life-altering event has shifted her perspective on motherhood, entrepreneurship, and what truly matters.

You'll hear:

• How the science of motherhood legacies reveals that responsive parenting is passed through generations
• Why entrepreneurship can offer the time freedom to navigate family crises without financial disruption or asking for permission
• How our cultural assumption of guaranteed longevity often delays the experiences that matter most
• The importance of creating meaningful moments now—through rituals, scheduled time, and capturing everyday memories
• How faith provided her with grounding and peace during an uncertain and painful season
• Ways to structure a business that prioritizes family and sustains income, even in times of personal upheaval

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Want to start earning passive income from home—even if you don’t have a big following? In this episode of The Little Launch Series, we dive into how moms can earn money by becoming Amazon Affiliates. If you're already sharing your favorite finds with friends, why not get paid for it?

You'll learn:

• How Amazon’s affiliate program works
• What you can realistically earn as a beginner
• The kinds of products that perform well for moms
• Simple ways to share your links with integrity
• Why this is one of the easiest income streams to start

This is just one of 50 ideas from my upcoming resource 50 Business Ideas for Moms—a guide full of flexible, part-time income ideas built for the motherhood season.

💡 Leave a review with what idea you're launching, and I may feature your story in a future episode!

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Want to start a flexible business from home as a mom? In this episode of The Little Launch Series, I’ll walk you through how to start your own virtual assistant business—offering practical services like inbox management, calendar support, and social media help, right from your couch.

We’ll also explore how to earn more by becoming an expert in popular business tools like ClickUp, Dubsado, and Canva Pro—a simple way to stand out and get hired faster.

You’ll learn:

• What services to offer as a VA
• How much VAs make (including specialist rates!)
• Tools and systems to get started
• How to land your first client—even without a website

📣 Leave a review sharing your VA journey or idea and you might be featured in a future episode!

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Ever thought about becoming a coach—but weren’t sure where to start? This episode of The Little Launch Series will walk you through how to start a coaching business as a mom.

You’ll learn:

• What kind of coaching niches are a great fit for moms
• Realistic income expectations and how much time it takes
• How to create a simple coaching offer
• Tools to manage clients and get paid
• How to find your first client—even without a big following

This is one of the most flexible and meaningful ways to earn income while staying rooted in your family life—and you don’t need to be certified or “perfect” to begin.

Leave a review with your coaching idea or launch story—and you may be featured in a future episode!

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Curious about how to make passive income during nap time? In this episode of The Little Launch Series, I walk you step-by-step through how to start an Etsy shop selling digital products—from idea to your first sale.

You’ll learn:

• Why Etsy is a great income stream for moms
• What kinds of digital products sell well
• Realistic income expectations & time commitment
• How to create and list your first product
• The simple tools you need to get started (hint: Canva!)

Whether you're a stay-at-home mom, working mom, or somewhere in between—this is a flexible, scalable business idea that works around your family life.

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Motherhood isn't a career killer but an invitation to slow down and reimagine work in ways that prioritize what truly matters. I share how becoming a mother transformed my approach to my law career, from planning for minimal interruption to making the bold choice to pause and eventually restructure my business around family priorities.

• The common narrative that motherhood harms careers and what challenging this belief looks like
• My pre-baby plan to take minimal time off and return to work "without skipping a beat"
• The unexpected shift in priorities as my due date approached
• Letting go of my legal assistant and pausing firm growth despite fears about career impact
• The transformative moment of holding my baby and realizing I couldn't return to business as usual
• Practical strategies for planning a career pause including client management and financial preparation
• Understanding how little we actually need when priorities shift to family
• Why I partnered with a colleague to build a part-time practice structured around family
• The ongoing journey of finding balance through different seasons of motherhood

Remember, motherhood isn't the end of your dreams—it's just the beginning of a different kind of adventure that might slow us down for a purpose.

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Little Hands, Big Plans is the podcast for moms who want to embrace motherhood while dreaming big. Whether you're a business owner, a working mom, or thinking about making a change to spend more time with your littles, this show is for you.

Host, Emilia Coto Humiecki, is an entrepreneur and mother, shares real conversations on how motherhood shifts your career, and business choices—and how you can create a life where family is at the center of your work, without finances being a roadblock.

As a Christian mom, Emilia will also discuss how faith plays a role in these choices and family cultures. 

Expect inspiring interviews with moms who’ve pivoted, paused, or grown businesses while raising their little ones, along with actionable strategies to help you find time freedom, financial stability, and purpose in your work.

Each episode dives into topics like:
✔️ Pursuing motherhood, entrepreneurship and faith 
✔️ How to build a business that supports your family life
✔️ Time management strategies for busy moms
✔️ Overcoming guilt and redefining “having it all”
✔️ Stories of moms who’ve created their own version of success

If you're ready to step into the next season with intention, freedom, and faith, tune in every week for your dose of encouragement and strategy.

Subscribe now and let’s build a life where both motherhood and meaningful work thrive.

🎧 Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you listen to podcasts.

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