Why would you ever show up to speak on stage with your baby...

Oct 11, 2024 7:03 pm

👀 Apply to join me in 2024: Scroll for Changemaker Program application details – deadline to submit is Sunday, October 13th, 2024 at 8 p.m. (ET) ⬇️


BUT WHY?  VIRTUAL PD x IMPACT

WHY would you ever show up to [XYZ] with your kid(s)!?!?!


Because you want to, are practicing attachment style parenting, breastfeeding, haven't found childcare, don't want to find childcare, are parenting solo, don't have a local village of support or family nearby, work in flexible hours, simply feel like it.


These are only some of the reasons you may have. I'm here to tell you, these barriers are challenging AND they can also present different ways of 'being' in business settings. IF you decide it's something you want to pursue.


When I did choose to speak on stages in front of strangers, in boardrooms, during workshops and virtual sessions alongside my kids, it wasn't because anyone told me to, invited me or suggested I try it.


I decided. And then I figured it out as I went. With each kid (because we know they're all different). From August 2016 until today.


Parent-friendly professional development can look like:

  • Listening to a podcast while you do the weekly shop
  • Trading emails with a prospective client at the kid's park
  • Following up on job leads suggested to you at the hockey practice
  • Attending a workshop with your toddler, parking your stroller by the coat rack
  • Delivering your elevator pitch while the person listening offers to hold your baby
  • Attending a virtual workshop between cluster feeds
  • Joining a business meetup centred around a kids' play area
  • Mic'd up and breastfeeding while speaking to a hybrid audience at a conference


I've done all of these, many times over, in some cases as the event host and facilitator.


If you haven't (yet) but are curious to learn more...I'm going to be an open book over the coming weeks for a small group of parents (and their kids).


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APPLICATIONS OPEN: JOIN US OCT–DEC 2024

Learn how I started showing up, speaking up, creating safe spaces and advocating for change to form Mixing Babies And Business™. Over the coming weeks, I'm running a small virtual Beta Group experience for parents of newborn, pre-school and school age kids.


You will receive access to personalized advice, practical and inspiring training and ready-to-use templates, scripts and resources, alongside a private pop-up community. BYO open mind, kiddo(s), snacks and play supplies!


To qualify for a limited FREE scholarship* inside the Beta Group of the Changemaker Program in 2024, here's how to apply:

  • upload a 3-minutes or less video (MP4) or audio (MP3) recording
  • reply to this email address by Sunday, October 13th at 8 p.m. (ET), answering the following questions:


  1. Your full name
  2. A little bit about you and your family – your kid(s) ages, where you live in the world and what you are currently working on professionally (business idea, employee, contract, other phase of life)
  3. What does Mixing Babies And Business™ mean for you and your future goals? (be specific if you can)
  4. What do you think has been getting in the way?
  5. How do you think the Changemaker Program and working with me (Amy) will help you?
  6. What is the #1 thing you would like to have or experience by the end of the Beta Group round of this program?


Use the title 'Mixing Babies And Business Changemaker Program Beta Scholarship Entry – Your First and Last Name' when saving and uploading your video or audio note.


Submit your name, email address and link to your application recording in the email to complete your application. Simple, no need to do fancy edits, have a kid-free background or make it perfect.


If I feel like my training, resources, support and delivery style can help you AND you will be able to make progress on your personal and professional goals, I will most likely pick you!


*Please note: I am only selecting between 5-10 Beta Group scholarship recipients for 2024.


Once it opens for registration on October 16th to the general public, parents who would still like to join us for the Beta Group round will receive a 50%-OFF coupon code that will expire (email to follow next week).


If you have any questions, please reply via email or book a time to chat before the program opens to the general public next week.


I'll send another reminder out on Sunday morning and after that I will wait until the Changemaker Program opens for registrations.


DEADLINE TO APPLY FOR A FREE SPOT VIA A SCHOLARSHIP:

SUNDAY OCTOBER 13TH 2024 @ 8 PM (ET)


Have a great start to your weekend, I'm grateful for your interest and support in this work!


– Amy Lynch (+ Family)

Founder + Podcast Host

Mixing Babies And Business™


P.S. Keep showing up (as and when you can). It all matters. Please feel free to share this email with any parents in your network who you think may be interested in applying.


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