Erika Oeding Hull of Chaotic Blessing joins me today to talk about the work at home mom life. She is a wife, mom of 5, and home business owner dedicated to helping women wisely plan their days according to their God-given priorities.
What we Chat about in this Episode
~The importance of planning and prioritizing in the life of a busy woman, and how Erika got started running her own business producing planning products
~Finding joy and purpose in the midst of chaos
~Encouragement and advice for the more spontaneous woman who struggles with planning, structure, or procrastination, and how planning actually allows us to be more spontaneous
~Where to start when it comes to planning (some of the best products and practices)
~Erika’s tips for the woman listening who wants to maybe start her own home-based business
~Things to think about that will help you figure out if now is the right season of your life to start your own home business
~Erika’s tips for someone wanting to begin and sustain an Etsy business
~Ways to leverage social media for business success
~The importance of making meaningful connections with folks in business
~How Erika balances home and business life, with her business being at home
~Tips for managing time efficiently, the difference between schedules and routines, and the importance of planning in a way that will work for your own unique personality
~Dealing with mommy guilt when there is work that you have to get done, but your kids want you; understanding proper priorities
~Forming a schedule based on realistic expectations
~Dealing with “the haters” who don’t view online businesses to be legitimate businesses
~And more!
Resources Mentioned
Ethan Frome by Edith Wharton
Inspiring Quotes from Erika
“Planning is not meant to be some rigid structure you can never vary from; it’s meant to be a guideline for your life, to help you live a fun and fulfilled life.”
“Pretty sparks productivity.”
“Don’t take on anything new or bring something else into your home unless you are managing what you are already doing.”
“If you want people to take you seriously, then you need to take yourself seriously.”
Where You Can Find Erika Online
Store Website – Chaotic Blessing
Facebook – ChaoticBlessing; Chaotic Blessing’s Sharing the Joys of Planning Group, Chaotic Blessing’s Meal Planning Group
Instagram – @chaotic_blessin
Twitter – @chaotic_blessin
Periscope - @chaoticblessing
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