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The Family First Entrepreneur

The Family First Entrepreneur

Written by: Heather Blake
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The Family First Entrepreneur is the podcast for busy family-focused entrepreneurs who refuse to choose between building a business and being present with the people they love most. Hosted by Heather Blake, the show blends real-life wisdom, strategies and inspiring conversations with entrepreneurs who are proving that family and business can thrive together. Whether you’re starting your first side hustle during nap times or scaling a business while balancing family life, this podcast will give you the encouragement, and clarity to build a business. http://www.learnbusinessu.com/workbookHeather Blake Economics Leadership Management & Leadership
Episodes
  • I Monetized My Hobby and Began To Hate It! I Wish I Knew this...
    May 27 2026

    If you’ve ever wondered whether you should turn your hobby into a business, this episode is for you. The truth is, not every hobby should be a business and sometimes monetizing something you love can completely change how it feels.In this episode, I share my personal experience of turning my love of sewing and designing children’s clothing into a business. What started as something relaxing and creative slowly became something tied to orders, deadlines, and customer expectations.That doesn’t mean turning a hobby into a business is always a bad idea. In many cases it can work really well. In this conversation, I share three questions you can ask yourself to help you think more clearly about whether your hobby could become a sustainable business or whether it might be better left as something you simply enjoy.If you're a family-focused entrepreneur or someone thinking about starting a business, this episode will help you think through the decision before you invest your time and energy.


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    13 mins
  • The 40+ Entrepreneur: Why How I Run My Business Had to Shift
    May 24 2026

    If building your Business feels harder than it used to, you’re not alone.In this episode of the Family First Entrepreneur Podcast, we're talking aboutg about entrepreneurship burnout, running a business with ADHD, Building My Business at 40+, and why self-care for entrepreneurs is essential for long-term success and your mental health.If you’re a family-focused entrepreneur trying to grow without sacrificing your health or your family, this conversation is for you.If this was helpful, stick around and subscribe. I’m here to help you build a business you can be proud of.www.learnbusinessu.com

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    12 mins
  • When Family Comes First (And the Business Deadline Doesn’t) Podcast Ep 13
    May 15 2026

    When family responsibilities make it nearly impossible to hit a business deadline, it’s easy to spiral into guilt and self-doubt. But what if missing the deadline doesn’t mean you failed? What if it means you chose intentionally? What if it isn't about time management?In this episode of The Family First Entrepreneur Podcast, I’m talking about what happens when real life interrupts your plans... it dives into the realities of modern parenting and entrepreneurship. Sick kids, unexpected family needs, emotional bandwidth limits and why choosing your family over a business goal doesn’t make you inconsistent, undisciplined, or behind.It might actually mean you’re building your business in alignment with your core values and a value first work life balance.We’ll talk about:The difference between failing and choosingWhy guilt shows up when timelines shiftHow to evaluate decisions through your values instead of hustle cultureWhat it really means to build a values based business that supports your life and not competes with itIf you’re a family-focused entrepreneur who wants to build income, impact, and freedom without sacrificing what matters most, this episode is for you.Because success built in alignment lasts longer than success built on pressure.

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    14 mins
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