**** This conversation was recorded before Fionnuala’s little bub arrived — in that tender, anticipatory season before motherhood expands again. It’s a beautiful listen knowing what was on the horizon, and we’ll be recording a Part 2 to reflect on the lived reality once she’s in it.****
What happens when you stop ignoring the inner nudge and finally trust it?
In this episode, I sit down with Fionnuala to explore the real edges of entrepreneurship, motherhood, and identity. This is an honest conversation about pivoting from corporate life, building a soulful business, and learning to honour your energy through changing seasons.
No hustle narrative. No perfection. Just truth.
In This Episode We Explore:
- Trusting your intuition when logic feels louder
- Building boundaries that protect your energy and prevent burnout
- Structuring your business around seasons — including pregnancy and maternity leave
- Releasing guilt around rest and self-investment
- Why mentorship and community are essential, not optional
- The role of shadow work and mindset in sustainable growth
- Moving from grind to grace in business and life
- The power of retreats and in-person connection
Entrepreneurship isn’t just strategy.
It’s nervous system work.
It’s identity work.
It’s season work.
If you’re a mum navigating transition — or a woman feeling the pull toward something new — this conversation will meet you there.
Timestamps
00:00 – Listening to the inner voice
02:04 – Fionnuala’s journey into entrepreneurship
05:15 – Trusting purpose over traditional work
08:14 – Boundaries and avoiding burnout
12:29 – The importance of mentorship and community
17:55 – Growth through entrepreneurship
20:42 – Shadow work and mindset shifts
23:11 – Advice for aspiring mama entrepreneurs
27:50 – Preparing your business for maternity leave
31:10 – Retreats, community, and future plans in Ireland
37:11 – Transitioning out of corporate
41:22 – Embracing seasons and staying grounded
47:24 – Closing reflections
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