👀 Scroll for parent-friendly business news, events + funding opportunities –

but first register to join us before: Oct 22nd @ 12 p.m. (ET) ⬇️



A NOTE  FROM AMY

📢 ✨ The Changemaker Program is now open for registration:

For parents who want to design a life that works for them and their family, create an impact and advocate for others along the way.

Access parent-friendly workflows, training, resources and community to support you with mindset and how-to-do flexible and remote work (with kids), alongside creating a social impact.

It's not a passive course, I'm not a coach and you won't get a series of to-do lists. Although you can go through it again and again in future as you need to.

I teach through storytelling, anecdotes and share what I've learned from freelancing and doing contract roles since 2005, working remote-first since 2014, and redesigning my life and work since becoming a parent in 2016.

⏳ Important details:

• Registration closes this week on Tuesday October 22nd at 12 p.m. (ET)
• We start the week of October 28th and wrap up by December 14th
• Limited spaces for primary caregivers and parents of kids under age 16
• Async content hosted via an online portal
• 4x live Q&A calls for real-time connection
• Pop-up private community now and reopening for future participants
• Lifetime access – jump in early, access content on demand and join us again for future live rounds

YES PLEASE! SIGN ME UP

🚼📊 What's in it for you?

In addition to content and community, you'll have access to templates, scripts and resources I've used over the years to:

• book meetings and pitch to key decision makers in business settings – while feeding or holding my kid(s)
• land speaking engagements, design and deliver workshops and webinars
• launch a bootstrapped podcast from home and pitch to guests from around the world
• apply to and access funding grants to amplify my social impact work

I'll be sharing the behind-the-scenes, mindset AND the how-to of the social impact movement I've been building over the past eight years, alongside doing fractional marketing communications services, experiencing four pregnancies, birthing and raising my three kids.

There will also be templates for advocacy and activism, if you wish to proceed with making more of an impact in your own community – because babies (and their parents) deserve to have change tables and feeding amenities. And maybe some day in future, you'd also like to host your own meetups in startup and business spaces!

Limited-time offer for you as a first-round participant

When I release this program again in 2025, the price will increase – for this initial round I have created a coupon code BETA24 to give you 50%-OFF and I have offered a FREE scholarship* program for between 5 to 10 parents.

Why the discount and scholarship program in 2024?

Because I’m looking for a small group of parents who are self-led and will take action to become relatable AND inspiring case studies and testimonials to represent the power, momentum and ripple effect of this social impact work.

AND I also know early on as a new parent, I didn't want to have to choose between my family's needs and my own personal and professional development. I've been fortunate to spend time with many leaders, advisers and program developers alongside all three of my kids over the years – this is my way of paying it forward.

*If you missed the scholarship application deadline, book a time to chat about your situation with me (Amy) or reply to this email before the deadline to enrol on Tuesday, October 22nd at 12 p.m. (ET).

Take up space, create an impact and advocate for others along the way.

 PARENT-FRIENDLY  BUSINESS NEWS / OPPORTUNITIES / EVENTS

Spreading the word and business goodness for parents like you:

• PARENTHOOD: A reminder to keep an open mind, advocate for yourself (and your children), make the career choices you need to and have empathy for everyone you encounter, as she writes about her son's final IEP meeting, in this post from Roseanne Stansbury via LinkedIn.

• PARENTHOOD: I love this visual of how to support someone feeling negative emotions and will refer back to it often with my kids – but it is also a reminder of how we can be more supportive (rather than solutions based) with everyone we meet, posted by Mica Vaipan via LinkedIn.

• PARENTHOOD: Season 6 guest from the podcast, Martin Barnes, has shared the first part of our conversation this week and his support of my public speaking while babywearing – it's received great comments from others who have also done unconventional things over the years as parents! Always great to find other like-minded mavericks on LinkedIn.

• CAREER: A reminder to raise your rates from Ceels Lockley via LinkedIn! Her post highlights research from The Independent and YunoJuno who found self-employed women underestimate their pricing by up to 100% less than men. When was the last time you adjusted your pricing?

• CAREER: Season 1 guest from the podcast, Tanya Hayles, has posted a wonderful visual of her work experience and value she can provide to other organizations and brands seeking to partner with her – does this give you any ideas on how you can better articulate your career highlights and transferable skills?

• CAREER: Season 4 guest from the podcast, Alexis Grant, has recently disclosed she built the M&A platform for her company They Got Acquired using no-code tools and how it's given her permission to own it, while also learning something new and enjoying the process. Are you planning to upskill over the coming year?

• CELEBRATE: It's Small Business Week! Please shop or support your local businesses, makers, retailers, hospitality spots and companies you want to succeed – every bit counts, from commenting or reposting on social media, leaving positive online reviews and breaking up your errands to visit multiple locations or place orders with smaller suppliers.

• CELEBRATE: Cheer on other women-led businesses as they participate in the Founders Fund Virtual Pitch Finale on October 22nd at 4:30 p.m. (ET).

• FUNDING: Browse and apply for up to $340k in funding opportunities for Black, LGBTQ+, Women-owned businesses in this weekly roundup from Kat Gabrielle via LinkedIn.

• FUNDING: A Canadian roundup of funding opportunities from across the country, posted by Nadia Ladak via LinkedIn.

Thanks for reading, enjoy the rest of your weekend!

– Amy Lynch (+ Family)

Founder + Podcast Host

Mixing Babies And Business™

P.S. Keep showing up (as and when you can). It all matters.

More from Mixing Babies And Business™:

• Join the 2024 Changemaker Program
• Explore my digital resource hub
• Tune into the podcast on iTunes | Spotify | Stitcher | Website
• Connect with me on LinkedIn
• Book a call to chat about your journey mixing babies and business

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