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As if Juggling Entrepreneurship every day is not enough, we are now juggling amid COVID. But no worries mamas, no matter your child's age, we can make it through. But before we dive in, I know you are wondering who this supermom is telling me that it will be okay? (Jokes jokes, I don't have it all figured out, but after trial, error, losing my edges and a few mild breakdowns, I am here to speak with you.)

WHO AM I? HERE US THE FLUFF: I am Casey Snipes, better known as Casey Renae, a Graphic Designer, Speaker, Educator, Business Owner, Author, and Mother. I have successfully mastered all of those, as mentioned earlier, throughout my career while also taking care of my two sons, Carson (5) and Kyrie (3). In 2015, I transitioned from an independent Graphic Design professional to a full-service design agency while juggling and embracing Motherhood's joys. As the owner and Lead Designer of the Snipes Design Agency, I brand success-driven entrepreneurs, small businesses, and celebrities while using visual communication to design with intricate detail. In my spare time, I workout and google homemade skincare recipes while stepping behind the mic has co-host to the Podcast Babiesx Bellinis.

Yes, you read that right, mommy duty, owner, lead designer, podcast co-host, and hobbies. You can also have this. It just takes the mindset, organization, and (here is the scary word) I dare say boundaries.

Let's start with the Mommy mindset compared to the one you have in your business. You will be shocked once we dive in that they are not far from each other.

MOMMY MINDSET

Keeping my Kids alive (I know that is crazy to say but have you seen a three-year-old do Parkour from your couch to coffee table and then barely miss the glass lamp in between. Oh, and all in a room that does not have carpet but instead wood flooring?) .

• Keeping them on schedule MOMMY MINDSET • Making sure that they are on track with their milestones and growth. Thanks to COVID, educating them beyond the iPad. • • Making sure that when they grow up, you can see the fruits of your labor, and they will take care of you when you are old and gray. :

Entrepreneur and Business Mindset You can copy and paste the Mommy Mindset here:

• Keeping my business alive BUSINESS MINDSET • Keeping my company on schedule to meet deadlines • Making sure that my business is on track with their milestones and growth.

Thanks to COVID, continuing to seek education where BUSINESS MINDSET • conferences and networking events would have supplied. Making sure that when your business grows, you can see • the fruits of your labor, and it will take care of you when you are old and gray.

The mindset is the same for both, and since that is the case, we can adequately pour into both to reach the same outcomes. Now Motherhood and business may look different for all of us, so take a moment to write down three additional Mommy and business Mindsets that you have.

Now I want you to finish this statement: If I pour and affirm that I can do everything in a mommy and business mindst it will allow me _______________________________.

ORGANIZATION

At the moment, what is more, organized in your world? Your children (nap time, feeding times, schoolwork) or your business (Meetings, Client work, Trainings)?

Whatever answer you say is okay. No, you're not a bad mother if your answer is business or a bad business owner if you say Motherhood. In all honesty, if you asked me last week due to the excitement of distance learning being over, you would have thought I didn't even have kids. Bath times, nap times, and screen time went out the window. But the reality then set back in that I have to remain organized for both like I was before to gain back personal time for hobbies and to reset.

Let's start:

Pick the schedule that has the least wiggle room, and we will begin to build from that. I know my kids are more non-negotiable than my business because of my sons' developmental delay and needing a schedule to help him be productive. I also know that because I am the boss, I make the rules, so I have more wiggle room.

For some, the business may need to lead due to having a client that may require you during certain time restrictions, having hardcore deadlines, or your children may be at a more self-sufficient age. Whichever one you decide on, write down the tasks that need attention in that time frame. I would suggest using the batching method: FOR EXAMPLE Check Emails: 10:00am-11:30am Status Call: 11:45am-12:30pm Client Work: 12:45-2:30pm Lunch: 2:30pm and so on and so on.

Now, this is where it is time to get creative. Layout all the tasks that your little ones (or big ones) love to do along with need to do and create a co-mingling schedule for them. FOR EXAMPLE Tasks: iPad Nap Movie Time Homeschooling for 30 mins Eat, eat and eat again Snack and so forth, and so forth.

Let's now put the two schedules together and watch the magic. (Yes, this will be trial and error, but once you found the sweet spot, you will be more productive and focused.) Check Emails - Homeschooling (at a table together) : 10:00 am -11:30 am Status Call- Movie Time: 11:45 am - 12:30 pm Client Work - Nap time: 12:45 pm - 2:30 pm Lunch for all: 2:30 pm and so on, and so on. (Disclaimer* if you have tiny ones under the age of 2 that go down for multiple naps you may want to structure your schedule to accommodate each rest)

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In business, we strive for our clients and co-workers to make sure we respect boundaries, so why not instill those teachings into our kids now? Creating a mass schedule that shows you along with your family and little ones what you are doing and expect to do will help guide them to respect your time and also gain a sense of independence. Mutual respect and boundaries will take place between both parties. You don't want your children (age-appropriate) to run in on your business calls and meetings, and they will feel the same time about you interrupting their movie time or iPad time.

Here is where, lead by example, will need to take place. If you finish something early, still give your children the respected time that you have outlined on their schedule. Boundaries will allow you to focus on tasks that are in front of you while knowing that you are still involved in what your children are doing.

Let's set some rules: Setting exact rules on how to grab mommy when something is wrong when working from home is very important. If your children are at the age of texting and have an iPad or phone, instruct them to do that. But what about the younger ones? This is what I do, and my youngest son is three, to ensure that during his movie time, which is my call times he doesn't run out screaming for me I include him in on what he wants to watch, wants to snack on during that time and even if he wants to have a particular toy. He takes the lead on what that time will look like for him, which makes it more times than not that is actually sitting still for the whole 60 to 90 mins. Sidenote: whoever made kids movies are geniuses because they know children last no longer than that.

The more I parent, the more I learn that if you include children in decisions and provide options, the less pushback I receive. Run the schedule a few times, and they will begin to tell you what is next!

Business and Motherhood are not two new common obstacles that we face, but the tasks that come along with it are consistently changing, and we must adjust. Kindergarten shapes will one day be 5th-grade fractions, and our schedule will then need to improve again so we can learn how to do them to now show them, and that is okay. Teaching our children that we can adapt, especially while being an entrepreneur, is praiseworthy. The goal with the steps outlined here is to change your mindset to that of one where you KNOW you are a superwoman and give yourself grace on the days you struggle.

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