S3 E16: "Take a daily step" with Louise Webster, founder of Beyond the School Run
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Show Notes
Becoming a mother is the ultimate creative act, and yet, when we become mothers our identities as creators, as individuals is often lost. Louise Webster is on a mission to connect mums, not only to themselves, but to the community and inspiration to drive us.
For Louise, parenthood has not just been about raising kids, but about raising herself; uncovering new things and unlocking parts of herself that had been lost. Growth is a part of who we are, becoming a parent doesn't change that, if anything, it's an accelerator.
If you're feeling a little lost, like you haven't found your mum or business tribe, like you're not sure what your next move should be, this episode is for you.
Louise shares her experiences of navigating the changing demands of motherhood, timing for her business and how it related to her family, accessing her flow and finding her community and inspiration.
Listen to the end for Louise's advice on how to find your purpose: take a daily step
Listen in for:
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Starting her own agency in her early 30s as Louise recognised that motherhood and the corporate world weren't compatible
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Realising that her agency structure wasn't as flexible as she needed to combine with motherhood and deciding to sell it
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Returning to work after the birth of her daughter and seeing all the barriers that women face, and wanting to make lasting change for her daughter
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Parenting is not just about raising kids, it's about raising ourselves. Children teach us
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We need to grow, it's part of who we are, motherhood doesn't change that, it might just change the pace
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How important it is to access your flow
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Finding your community and inspiration to keep you going in the tougher times
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How to find your purpose
Links:
Website: www.bumptobusinessowner.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bumptobusinessowner/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolinepooley/
About Louise Webster:
Louise Webster, mum of two, author of 'A new way for mothers' and Founder of Beyond the school run.
Louise launched Beyond The School Run in March 2012 as a place to help parents utilise their skills & talents in the hours available to them and for businesses to connect with this pool of talent.
The journey has taken Louise to Downing Street & The Cabinet Office and she is passionate about the positive impact supporting parents beyond the school run will have on families, society & the economy.
In 2023, Louise's journey launched Beyond Global, which incorporates beyond the school run work as well as a Communications consultancy specialising in working with female founders.
Louise Webster's Links:
Website: https://www.beyondtheschoolrun.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beyondtheschoolrun/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/louwebster/