Weekend plans? Rolling with it.

Apr 05, 2025 11:25 pm

👀 Scroll for your parent-friendly business news, events + funding opportunities – but first...


A NOTE  FROM AMY

Things over here at Mixing Babies And Business™ HQ haven't happened instantly – many opportunities have been the result of seeds I've planted over the past nine years.


I've completed application forms, recording notes, designing creative and attending meetings from my mobile phone...while feeding a baby, sometimes one handed or in the evening hours after the kids were asleep.


And now as they're growing up – from a third space (the car, coffee shop, library, soccer dome) between appointments, sports practices, school drop offs or pickups.


Things don't always manifest overnight but when they do, you'll know it.

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Momentum has been building but it still requires showing up, dealing with challenges as they arise and finding ways to do the work around life and parenthood.

Visibility, measuring growth, being resourceful, embodying the work you want to do and have, while creating space for the kind of family life you want to experience based on your own intentions and values can be a powerful thing.


What can feel like painfully minimal growth is sometimes the slowing down in order to speed up we can only recognize in hindsight – perspective can make all of the difference.


The best thing I've discovered about living, working and parenting aligned with my values?


I don't have to remember a script, worry about saying the wrong thing, being underprepared or unqualified.


Because I am, who I am, who I am.


There isn't a distinct separation between my home, life, work and creative areas as I'm mixing babies and business in real time with three kids during this season of life.


I DO have boundaries and try* to remain present with what I'm focusing on and who I'm with. I DON'T believe I need to apologize for how I choose to engage with life and work.


I'm dialled into my intuition, self-trust is at an all time high and I know my lived experiences can help others navigating the future of work with kids and doing things differently.


When I say there's never a perfect time to get started and you don't have to figure it all out first, this has been true for me so far in life and work...has it been true for you too?


And if not, maybe you're ready to give less energy to 'appearing put together' and more to 'rolling with it' a go?


If you're a parent who feels called to embody your values, advocate for your needs and invest in yourself – while connecting with others like you, riding this wave of life – you're welcome to join us any time in 2025.


🐬🌊 Have a great week/end + start to the next season we're in!


– Amy Lynch (+ Family)

Founder + Podcast Host

Mixing Babies And Business™

YouTube Subscribe // LinkedIn // IG @mixingbabiesandbusiness


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

*trying = we're all a work in progress


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 PARENT-FRIENDLY  BUSINESS NEWS / OPPORTUNITIES / EVENTS

⬇️ Not sponsored or affiliate links ⬇️ simply spreading the word + business goodness for parents like you. I hope it helps! Please forward to your connections if you think they'd be interested. If I've missed any important updates, please hit 'reply' and send them my way.


FUNDING: There have been 10 funding recipients of the $1 millionTD Ready Challenge across Canada and the United States, including Futurpreneur (who will launch the Women in Entrepreneurship Initiative across Canada!), Toronto Arts Foundation, Syrian Canadian Foundation (SCF), Tampa Bay Chamber Foundation, University of British Columbia, Washington Area Community Investment Fund (WACIF), Tamarack Institute for Community Engagement and Small Economy Works, PA CDFI Network, Hot Bread Kitchen and Ampere (formerly The Pinnguaq Association).


FUNDING: Over the next decade, 76% of Canadian business owners plan to exit their company – representing $2 trillion in business assets – in addition to this, Canada has lost 100,000 entrepreneurs over the past 20 years despite a growing population. The Canadian Small Business Financing Program (CSBFP) is designed to provide guarantees to help small businesses secure loans through mainstream financial institutions, you can learn more here if you’re interested in exploring succession planning and supports for mergers and acquisitions.


FUNDING: Access the PARO Centre for Women's Enterprise BizGrowth funding program to help you expand to new markets, attend trade shows and enhance your ICT equipments covering 50-90% of costs between $2,500-$5,000 in assistance towards approved costs. Contact a PARO business growth advisor to learn more.


FUNDING: Kat Gabrielle has shared her latest roundup via LinkedIn of $2 million+ in funding opportunities for Black, LGBTQ+, women-owned businesses this past week.


STARTUP: Alexis Grant, our former podcast guest on Season 4, fellow parent and founder, shared a post on LinkedIn about their company, They Got Acquired's 2025 tech tool stack and costs.


STARTUP: Christine Armstrong shared a post on LinkedIn about her past five years doing a vlog and what she's learned in the process – of course I chimed in with my LinkedIn experiences, I've been on there since 2010, always on a free account, showing up, focusing on the simple things and winging it as I go!


STARTUP: Join YSpace for a virtual InfoSession: Startup Battlefield by TechCrunch sharing information on their flagship competition for early-stage startups and emerging companies on Tuesday, April 15th.


UPSKILL: The Forum, Growclass and Camp Tech Inc have partnered to launch the AI Skills Lab Canada – supporting 250 women and gender-diverse founders over 6-week cohorts taught by experts, with AI adoption consulting included for FREE – applications close Tuesday, April 11th.


UPSKILL: Rita Piçarra, our former podcast guest on Season 6, fellow parent and author, shared a post on LinkedIn about The World Economic Forum's Future of Jobs Report 2025 reveals that 59% of the global workforce will need reskilling by 2030! Curious to learn more for both you and your kids? Explore the valued skills of the not-so-distant future.


CAREER: Marsden Kline shared a post on LinkedIn with 7 different ways to decide faster, including flip a coin, sell then build, burn the ships and more. Any you're particularly drawn to? I personally love a good intuitive tarot or oracle spread when making decisions.


CAREER: Muneera Qureshi shared a post on LinkedIn about the hard truths that if your business can’t grow without you being in every part of it, it’s not actually scalable and five big trends / shifts which can make a big difference. I've seen myself in many of these and I had the pleasure of meeting Muneera last November at an awards event. She was genuinely interested in my experiences and future plans – thank you to her for calling these out and giving us some things to consider!


CAREER: Kim Palmer shared a post on LinkedIn about the reality of doing big things like speaking to Parliament, while alsodealing with the big things of parenthood, neurodivergent life, switching gears between Mum and speaker modes, showing up and dealing with these dualities.


CAREER: Lavinia Yosub (Iosub) shared a post on LinkedIn on using AI as a thinking partner and advisor, rather than (only) your native English speaking secretary – asking it to help you solve work or life challenges or dilemmas you're facing.


CONNECT: Kasia Triantafelo shared a post via LinkedIn of ways the Running Remote community members are getting creative with their employee engagement – from company cookbooks and wellness challenges to homebases and rotating all-hands hosts.


CONNECT: A new round of Wednesday Webinars and a Self-Made Breakfast Tour with events in Toronto, St. John’s, Calgary, Ottawa, and Vancouver, are rolling out across Canada from the PARO Centre for Women's Enterprise.


ADVOCACY: Rachel Carrell shared a post via LinkedIn covering a helpful round up of pick and mix rules for social media, to experiment with for members of your household.


ADVOCACY: Not the news we wanted to read in March 2025 but are we surprised? Action Canada for Sexual Health and Rights released a media statement after the Canadian Government eliminated the Minister for Women and Gender Equality amid the United Nations Womens’ Rights Summit as part of a reduced number of portfolios leading into the next Federal election on Monday, April 28th.


ADVOCACY: Luke Manton shared a post via LinkedIn about the accommodations he makes for neurodivergent team members at his company and how they ALSO benefit neurotypical team members – his not so secret DEI strategy for creating a corporate culture which centres everyone thriving.


ADVOCACY: The Canadian Women’s Foundation has released a FREE online course, Reclaim Your Digital Space, to help end the digital harm 61% of women and gender-diverse people in Canada have faced compared to 53% of the general population (Canadian Women’s Foundation, 2025).


WELLNESS: Elizabeth Knox shared a post on LinkedIn about 'Glimmers' and the impact they can have on calming our nervous system – it's based on licensed clinical social worker Deb Dana's book 'The Polyvagal Theory in Therapy'. I've been learning more about this theory, mindfulness practices and exercises from my health team – a lot of it has crossovers with parenting, raising kids with differing needs, breaking cycles, supporting ourselves and living with the uncertainties of life!


WELLNESS: Vera Etches, new CEO of CHEO shared a LinkedIn post about emotional regulation tips from one of their Psychiatrists Michael Cheng on the importance of Occupational Therapists and Recreation Therapists to improve child and youth mental health.


WELLNESS: If you're seeking a work and life reset, I've created the Mixing Babies And Business™ Remote Work (Virtual) Retreat For Parents – it's a modern, holistic and accessible experience for you to drop into wherever and whenever you need to escape, retreat and recharge. Access audios, workbook and resources designed by a parent for parents on demand.


As always, thank you for reading, supporting this work and advocating for the needs of parents in business settings!


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