Join me this week for a FREE Mixing Babies And Business Remote Work Retreat (For Parents) ?? We can't go anywhere but we can still connect with each other. Swipe for details and feedback from our community of parents. RSVP at the link in this bio or here: bit.ly/remoteworkretreat Your virtual retreat package will include: ? 3 x Mini Trainings covering Remote Work with Kids ?1 x Live Retreat followed by ? 1 x Live Coworking Session ? 1 x Digital Care Package RSVP to access the mini trainings on demand, live retreat and coworking session (January 22nd, 2021) will be recorded and your replays will be available for one week afterwards. Who is this retreat for? If you're feeling lonely, but never actually alone then this is for YOU. Welcoming founders, freelancers and remote workers who are ALSO parents of school and pre-school age kids. Show up as you are. This event is parent and child-friendly, no dress code just BYOBaby, toddlers, kiddos, snacks and refreshments. Why listen to me? I've been bringing my kids into business settings since becoming a parent in 2016 and doing remote work since 2014 (pre kids). I've learned a few things along the way, tested out different workflows and I want to share them with you. By signing up you're also joining an initiative named one of Canada's Top 100 Recovery Projects in 2020 by Future of Good. ✔Meet other parents. ✔Do something for yourself. ✔Join our movement. ✔Bring your kids...or not - do what's best for you. Hope you can join us next week! ?

Join me next week for a FREE Mixing Babies And Business Remote Work Retreat (For Parents) ?? We can't go anywhere but we can still connect with each other. Swipe to watch a video invitation from me (Amy) and RSVP at the link in this bio or here: bit.ly/remoteworkretreat Your virtual retreat package will include: ? 3 x Mini Trainings covering Remote Work with Kids ?1 x Live Retreat followed by ? 1 x Live Coworking Session ? 1 x Digital Care Package RSVP to access the mini trainings on demand, live retreat and coworking session (January 22nd, 2021) will be recorded and your replays will be available for one week afterwards. Who is this retreat for? If you're feeling lonely, but never actually alone then this is for YOU. Welcoming founders, freelancers and remote workers who are ALSO parents of school and pre-school age kids. Show up as you are. This event is parent and child-friendly, no dress code just BYOBaby, toddlers, kiddos, snacks and refreshments. Why listen to me? I've been bringing my kids into business settings since becoming a parent in 2016 and doing remote work since 2014 (pre kids). I've learned a few things along the way, tested out different workflows and I want to share them with you. By signing up you're also joining an initiative named one of Canada's Top 100 Recovery Projects in 2020 by Future of Good. ✔Meet other parents. ✔Do something for yourself. ✔Join our movement. ✔Bring your kids...or not - do what's best for you. Hope you can join us next week! ?

Happy New Year, I'm glad we're connected in 2021. ✨ ⬇️ TLDR: Scroll to comments for free resources to help you adjust to remote work with kids (not promising a miracle but it will improve your workflow). Amy here – I've done remote work since 2014 (pre and post-kids) and after becoming a parent I found a few mindset and scheduling things have really helped me navigate the changes in routine. I've also brought my kids into business settings since they were a few weeks old (back when we could go places) and I used to pitch/speak in public often while babywearing. Mixing personal and professional life can have its’ challenges...as in, not everyone is also wearing/feeding a baby at the boardroom table or networking event. But I learned a LOT while doing those things and flying solo in business settings with a kid or two over the years. If you're interested, I've created a couple of free resources to help you on your journey: • Remote Work (With Kids) Time Blocking Made Easy Template including 30 ideas and weekly calendar [Google Sheet with Quick Video Tutorial] • Babies + Business Mini Guide To Navigating The Corporate Jungle (With Kids) [PDF] You can download these at the link in the comment below and learn more at Mixing Babies And Business™ at the links in my bio! #remotework #parenthood #futureofwork

First Christmas season I haven't been some form of pregnant, breastfeeding or recovering postpartum in five years. Feels surreal, no time to dwell on it - gtg there are still presents to wrap! Happy holidays, stay safe, I wish you and your loved ones well and hope you can rest up as best you can. I'll be offline for the next few days, but as always my DMs are open and I'm here if you need a chat over the holidays. - Amy (+ Family)

? Did you know I wrote and self-published a book this past April about my journey as a writer, founder and parent to date? ✨ If you're looking for a holiday gift for someone (or a treat for yourself) to help you get your ideas out of your head and into the world, my first book is available free for Kindle Unlimited members (through your Kindle or the app on your Android/Apple device) and in paperback editions via Amazon. Read a sample chapter and order here: http://bit.ly/StartupBloggingBook If you're local (Ottawa and surrounds), I have limited paperback copies and can also organize a curbside drop off for you before the holidays! DM me for details. Short and to the point, this book also contains links and resources to support your idea validation process, practical tips for refining and sharing your message and steps to begin growing your audience. I originally delivered this content as a workshop and plan to record it as an online course in 2021 but if you're looking to get started ASAP, it's available in book format now! The non-fiction storyline is based on my journey starting and building the offerings, movement and brand around Mixing Babies And Business™ over the years. Readers get access to templates and resources to help them take action and I'm also planning to do a virtual book chat in the New Year. Happy reading and thank you for supporting my work to date! ? #mixingbabiesandbusiness #flexiblework #parenthood #babiesbizbreakfast #startupblogging #readinglist #shoplocal #supportlocal #supportsmallbusiness #ottbiz

Did you know I have free flexible work digital resources for you (linked in this account's bio?) Check out my 'Remote Work With Kids: Time Blocking Made Easy [TEMPLATE]', use it as a digital file or print it out at home! It's designed to help you prioritize your week and avoid overwhelm with a customizable Google Sheets template, including 30 quick to implement ideas for your home, work and self and a weekly calendar. It's a simple and practical tool to adapt into a remote work schedule that works with your personal life and will help you explore different ways of organizing your day. I've used it since becoming a remote worker in 2014 (pre-kids) and as a parent of two young kids doing a mixture of contract, flexible and remote work over the past five years. Some users even get their kids involved to help them plan out their homeschool/remote school routines! You can download it at the link in my bio or here: http://bit.ly/TimeBlockTemplate Test it out over the next few weeks, see how it impacts your mindset and productivity and let me know how you go. It seems simple but really has been a life changer for getting the stuff I need to focus on DONE, while I let go of the unnecessary items. ✅ Happy time blocking (with kids)! ? #mixingbabiesandbusiness

?THANK YOU for listening to Season 1 – new episodes have been released every Tuesday and Friday since I launched the Mixing Babies And Business™ Podcast in early November 2020 and people are *actually* downloading them and tuning in.? I'm continuing to release new mini episodes and interview business leaders–who also happen to be parents–over the coming weeks before I take a break for the holidays and come back with Season 2 in February 2021. Special thanks to our Season 1 guests @frankiet @thetanyahayles @kbtheboss_ @karlabriones for agreeing to speak with me over the summer and early days of our various back-to-school routines. The situation is always evolving but hopefully our conversations will inspire you to keep building what you want to see in the world, caring for your creations and continuing to show up as your full self in professional environments because we believe the future of work involves creating space for everyone, including their families. ?? Link in bio to catch up on our episodes to date and subscribe to the podcast! You can also download free gifts to help you navigate flexible and remote work life with kids. And if you've enjoyed the podcast, please leave us a review and share with your network of parents. Thank you once again...happy weekend!

? It's the most wondeful time of the year ? Anybody else delight in sourcing, writing and packaging speaker gifts? I've always loved writing snail mail and since I'm no longer hosting live in person events, I decided to get creative with my thank yous. Looking forward to shipping these off this week! ? #mixingbabiesandbusiness #podcastersofinstagram #babiesbizbreakfast #podcastlife #eventplanner

We’ve been bringing our kids into business settings since 2016. Mixing personal and professional life can have its’ challenges and oftentimes you can feel like an outsider while navigating the corporate jungle with kids. Here are some digital gifts to help you on your journey: - Remote Work (With Kids) Time Blocking Made Easy Template including 30 ideas and weekly calendar [Google Sheet And 8 Minute Video Tutorial] - Babies + Business Mini Guide To Navigating The Corporate Jungle (With Kids) [4.4 MB, 7-Page PDF] Since 2014, we’ve used time blocking to create an evolving schedule that works for us as a freelance remote worker and in more recent years, our young family. Download our FREE template and start time blocking your week! Our Babies + Business Mini Guide has been written from the perspective of a parent who has brought her young children into dozens of business settings from the age of four weeks old onward, in two different countries. Read our quick guide and get ready to explore more! You can download these at the links in our bio or here:

Welcome to #my2030 Canada's Top 100 Recovery Projects from Future of Good featuring @babiesbusinessbreakfast! ?? If you've been following my work to date and enjoying my posts, I would sincerely appreciate you voting for Babies, Business + Breakfast™ at the link in my bio. ?? ? What originally began as me bringing my kids into business settings, turned into accidental activism and later a newsletter, event series, speaking engagements and now a Mixing Babies And Business™ podcast! The medium keeps evolving but the core message remains the same: Parenthood and professional development don't have to be mutually exclusive. I will continue to advocate for more flexible and inclusive work solutions because I believe the future of work includes making space for primary caregivers and their families. Thank you for reading! #SDGGoals #goodhealthandwellbeing #genderequality #mentalhealth #economicrecovery #flexiblework #workthatworks #remotework #futureofwork #parenthood #mixingbabiesandbusiness