In this episode of Riding in Cars with Moms, I sit down with Elyse Berendson, a life and transformation business coach who specializes in helping women—particularly mothers—find alignment between their personal values and professional aspirations.

From her courageous leap from the corporate world to entrepreneurship, to her innovative use of human design principles in coaching, Elyse shares wisdom that resonates deeply for anyone feeling stuck in the work-life juggle.

• Mothers seeking better work-life integration (not just balance!)
• Entrepreneurs wanting to align their business with their authentic self
• Anyone contemplating a major career pivot
• Parents looking for fresh perspectives on understanding their children's unique needs

• Elyse's transformative journey from corporate burnout to purposeful entrepreneurship
• How understanding human design can revolutionize both your business and parenting approach
• The liberation that comes from abandoning the myth of perfect parenting
• Creating boundaries that honour both your work and family needs
• Building a supportive community of understanding fellow moms

• "Live for every day, not just for the weekends" - Elyse's wake-up call that led to her career transformation
• The importance of pursuing passion over paycheque and how it changes everything
• Why understanding your children's human design can transform challenging parenting moments
• How the right support system makes all the difference for single moms in business

Instagram: @elyseberendson

Website: www.elyseberendson.com

• Human Design resources
• Community support for entrepreneurial moms
• Strategies for establishing healthy work-life boundaries

Time to buckle up for an honest conversation about finding your authentic path in both motherhood and business!

In this episode Laura Skjelmose shares her journey as a mother and entrepreneur, discussing the challenges and pivots she has faced in her career and personal life. From her initial corporate sales job to becoming a photographer and homeschooling her children, Laura emphasizes the importance of flexibility, mental health, and the evolving nature of education. The discussion also touches on the balance between work and family life, the dynamics of homeschooling, and the impact of technology on learning and photography.

Find Laura on Instagam @lauraskjelmose

In this episode, I sit down with Leanne Allen, the owner of "Always On Board," a Simcoe County-based charcuterie company. We dive into the ups and downs of entrepreneurship, with Leanne sharing valuable lessons learned from the mistakes she's made while building her business.

We also explore the nuances of raising boys versus girls, tackling the unique challenges and joys of parenting each.

We touch on the grieving process and how to support our children in navigating loss, and touch on time being a huge non-negotiable in our businesses.

To wrap up the episode, we discuss our favourite nachos and some local restaurants—because Leanne and I always have yummy food on the brain!

Follow Leanne on Instagram @_alwaysonboard_

Join me and Ashley Wyatt of Monarch Design Co., where we dive into the real talk of entrepreneurship and motherhood. From preparing for maternity leave as a business owner to pivoting her business from wedding stationery to her true passion of design, Ashley shares her journey with refreshing honesty.

We discuss the challenges and triumphs of relocating to Barrie and building a network from scratch - something so many of us can relate to!

This conversation is perfect for:

• Entrepreneurs navigating big life transitions
• Business owners building community in a new city
• Anyone balancing motherhood with business dreams
• Creative entrepreneurs considering a pivot

Time to buckle up for real talk about business evolution, community building, and finding your confidence as an entrepreneur!

Connect with Ashley:

Instagram: @monarchdesignco

Website: www.themonarchdesign.co

Facebook Group: The Mompreneur Collective

Podcast: The Self Made Life Podcast

Ever wonder where moms do their best thinking? In their cars. Join me for candid conversations with fellow business owners, recorded right where the magic happens – in parked cars between school runs and soccer practice. From entrepreneurship to honest talks about work-life balance, we're getting real about building businesses while raising families. Because sometimes the quietest moments lead to the biggest breakthroughs.

Join us for unfiltered conversations about entrepreneurship, motherhood, and finding those precious moments of clarity in the sanctuary of our cars. No fancy studios, no perfect setups – just real talk about building dreams from the driver's seat.