In this conversation, Chloe Raistrick - Director of Metrick Consultancy, shares her journey from being a parent to becoming an entrepreneur, highlighting the challenges of balancing childcare and work. She discusses the importance of grants and funding for startups, the support network she relies on, and the lessons learned from her early challenges. Chloe emphasises the need for planning and organisation for aspiring parent entrepreneurs and reflects on how her experiences have shaped her as a person and a parent. She also shares her future aspirations for her business and her desire to encourage her children to pursue entrepreneurship.

00:00
Becoming an Entrepreneur: The Influence of Parenthood

03:14
Childcare Challenges and Accessing Grants

05:32
Balancing Work and Parenting

07:08
Building a Team and Hiring for the First Time

07:35
The Aha Moment: Growing the Business

09:03
The Influence of Childhood on Entrepreneurial Spirit

10:22
Challenges and Regrets in the Entrepreneurial Journey

11:48
Handling Stress and Maintaining Mental Health

16:48
Advice for Parents Starting a Business

19:09
The Future of Entrepreneurship for Parents

Chloe Raistrick - Director of Metrick Consultancy, links:
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/chloe-raistrick-999752162/
Website - https://www.metrickconsultancy.co.uk/

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LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/company/theentrepreneurialparentspodcast
Instagram - / entrepreneurialparentspodcast
TikTok - / tepp2024
YouTube - / @entrepreneurialparentspodcast
Our website - https://theentrepreneurialparentspodc...

Olivia Shipstone, a financial advisor and mother of two, shares her journey as an entrepreneurial parent. She started her own business in 2017 and has faced challenges as a woman in a male-dominated industry. Olivia emphasises the importance of prioritising family and work-life balance. She advises aspiring entrepreneurs to stay focused on their own goals and not compare themselves to others. Olivia also highlights the value of patience and enjoying the small moments with children. Looking back, she appreciates the growth and achievements she has experienced. Olivia Shipstone discusses overcoming fear of failure, taking risks, and trusting her gut in her entrepreneurial journey. She emphasises the importance of communication and being aligned with her husband in both business and parenting. Olivia also shares the mental load of being a parent and entrepreneur, and the struggle to find time for herself and quality time with her husband. She concludes with the quote 'No is a full sentence,' highlighting the power of setting boundaries and respecting others' decisions.

Chapters

00:00

Introduction and Family Dynamics

01:44

Starting the Entrepreneurial Journey

04:37

Challenges in the Early Days

06:28

Navigating Discrimination as a Female Financial Advisor

07:40

Choosing Between Business and Family Commitments

10:30

Lessons Learned as an Entrepreneurial Parent

14:08

The Transition to Motherhood and Entrepreneurship

26:31

Navigating the Challenges of Being an Entrepreneur and a Parent

29:02

Taking Risks and Trusting Your Gut Instincts

29:35

The Value of Delegating Tasks in Business

31:44

Communication and Alignment in Business and Parenting

33:17

The Mental Load of Being a Parent

36:07

Finding Time for Oneself and Quality Time as a Couple

40:21

The Power of Saying No and Setting Boundaries

42:05

Prioritizing Yourself as a Parent

Olivia’s links:

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/olivia-shipstone/

Website - https://www.ocsfinancialplanning.co.uk/

Our links:

LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/company/theentrepreneurialparentspodcast

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/entrepreneurialparentspodcast/

TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@tepp2024

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@TheEntrepreneurialParent-ne9rw

Our website - https://theentrepreneurialparentspodcast.buzzsprout.com/