Bump to Business Owner
E103: My experience of motherhood, business and what I would have done differently, Lucy Legal interviews Caroline
Published: 23 April 2026 at 05:00 Europe/London
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Trigger Warning: Discussion of Sudden Infant Collapse and PTSD
In this special episode Lucy interviews Caroline as she reflects on her journey through motherhood, entrepreneurship, and overcoming challenges, sharing insights on balancing business and family, mental health, and the importance of community support.
This episode is brought to you in collaboration with Lucy Legal and her Get Legit Hub. Don't trust ChatGPT for legal advice! Go to www.lucylegal.co.uk/the-hub for real legal guidance, templates and support.
To hear the rest of collaboration with Lucy Legal listen to
To hear the rest of collaboration with Lucy Legal listen to Episode 102 - Mum guilt, leveraging audiences and making £23k in 48hours with Lucy Legal
To hear Caroline's original conversation with Lucy, please listen to Episode 17 - "Every single person thought I was crazy"
Topics:
- Motherhood and career balance
- Building and scaling a virtual assistant agency
- The emotional journey of motherhood during a pandemic
- The importance of mental health and therapy
- Strategies for business continuity during maternity leave
Chapters:
- 01:00 Reflections on Motherhood and Career Choices
- 02:58 The Birth of a Podcast: Caroline's Journey
- 05:37 The Impact of COVID-19 on Career Paths
- 07:49 Building Upsource: From Idea to Agency
- 10:38 Balancing Business and Motherhood
- 13:32 The Evolution of Virtual Assistants
- 15:24 Creating a Supportive Work Environment
- 22:56 Manifestation vs. Hard Work in Client Acquisition
- 25:16 Navigating Maternity Leave and Client Management
- 31:04 Identity Shifts: Balancing Motherhood and Business
- 36:43 The Pressure of Societal Expectations on Mothers
- 42:37 Navigating Parenting Pressures
- 45:00 Trauma and Resilience in Parenthood
- 49:00 Managing Expectations in Parenting
- 52:46 The Challenges of Parenting Under Twos
- 54:40 Planning for Breaks in Business
- 56:32 Reflections on Motherhood
- 59:25 Future Aspirations for the Podcast
Links:
Website: https://www.bumptobusinessowner.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bumptobusinessowner/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolinepooley/
About Lucy Legal
Lucy Wheeler, founder of Lucy Legal, is on a mission to make legal support more accessible for small business owners while also building a life that genuinely works for her as a mother.
This episode is also the first in a special six episode partnership with Lucy Legal and a really exciting one as Lucy is a returning guest. The first time we spoke, she was in the thick of new motherhood and in the early stages of building her business. Now still very much in the reality of raising a young family. I'm so excited to welcome her back to explore how that journey has evolved and dive into areas we didn't get to cover in the first time around.
Lucy followed what she describes as a predestined path into law, working within the traditional firm model and on track for a very conventional version of success. But everything shifted when she began planning to become a mother and realised that the legal world she worked so hard to build a career in simply didn't align with the life she wanted at home. So she made a bold decision to step away from that path and build something entirely different. A business that was flexible, scalable and designed intentionally around her family, not in competition with it.
Lucy Legal's Links:
Website: https://www.lucylegal.co.uk/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucy-wheeler-lawyer/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lucy_legal/
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