In this episode of Riding in Cars with Moms, I sit down with Elyse Berendson, a life and transformation business coach who specializes in helping women—particularly mothers—find alignment between their personal values and professional aspirations.

From her courageous leap from the corporate world to entrepreneurship, to her innovative use of human design principles in coaching, Elyse shares wisdom that resonates deeply for anyone feeling stuck in the work-life juggle.

• Mothers seeking better work-life integration (not just balance!)
• Entrepreneurs wanting to align their business with their authentic self
• Anyone contemplating a major career pivot
• Parents looking for fresh perspectives on understanding their children's unique needs

• Elyse's transformative journey from corporate burnout to purposeful entrepreneurship
• How understanding human design can revolutionize both your business and parenting approach
• The liberation that comes from abandoning the myth of perfect parenting
• Creating boundaries that honour both your work and family needs
• Building a supportive community of understanding fellow moms

• "Live for every day, not just for the weekends" - Elyse's wake-up call that led to her career transformation
• The importance of pursuing passion over paycheque and how it changes everything
• Why understanding your children's human design can transform challenging parenting moments
• How the right support system makes all the difference for single moms in business

Instagram: @elyseberendson

Website: www.elyseberendson.com

• Human Design resources
• Community support for entrepreneurial moms
• Strategies for establishing healthy work-life boundaries

Time to buckle up for an honest conversation about finding your authentic path in both motherhood and business!

In this episode Laura Skjelmose shares her journey as a mother and entrepreneur, discussing the challenges and pivots she has faced in her career and personal life. From her initial corporate sales job to becoming a photographer and homeschooling her children, Laura emphasizes the importance of flexibility, mental health, and the evolving nature of education. The discussion also touches on the balance between work and family life, the dynamics of homeschooling, and the impact of technology on learning and photography.

Find Laura on Instagam @lauraskjelmose

In this episode, I sit down with Leanne Allen, the owner of "Always On Board," a Simcoe County-based charcuterie company. We dive into the ups and downs of entrepreneurship, with Leanne sharing valuable lessons learned from the mistakes she's made while building her business.

We also explore the nuances of raising boys versus girls, tackling the unique challenges and joys of parenting each.

We touch on the grieving process and how to support our children in navigating loss, and touch on time being a huge non-negotiable in our businesses.

To wrap up the episode, we discuss our favourite nachos and some local restaurants—because Leanne and I always have yummy food on the brain!

Follow Leanne on Instagram @_alwaysonboard_