MyBump2Baby Business Podcast

In this episode of the My Bump to Baby Business Podcast, I'm talking about something that every business owner faces at some point: stepping outside of your comfort zone.We often hear people say, "Get out of your comfort zone," but what does that actually look like when you're running a business?For most of us, it's not jumping out of a plane. It's launching the course you've been putting off, raising your prices, showing up on social media, sending the email, speaking at an event, or finally taking action on the idea that's been sitting in your notebook for months.In this honest and personal episode, I share:✨ How years of being labelled "dizzy Carla" affected my confidence as a business owner✨ The impact of corporate conditioning, people-pleasing and imposter syndrome✨ Why confidence doesn't come before action—it comes because of action✨ The fears I've faced while launching my membership, growing My Bump to Baby and planning my first live event✨ How childhood beliefs, money mindset and past experiences can keep us playing small✨ Why your comfort zone may be costing you more than you realiseIf you've been waiting until you feel more confident, more qualified or more ready, this episode is for you.Because the truth is, there will never be a perfect time.The question isn't whether you're ready.The question is: Will you regret taking the risk, or will you regret not taking it?📍Join the waitlist for Carla's upcoming business event: https://business.mybump2baby.com/widget/form/AP149Rj3RV8Ikjg4UmBZ📍Explore The Playground Membership: https://sites.mybump2baby.com/the-digital-marketing-playground📍Connect with featured members Suzanne https://www.mybump2baby.com/business-circle/chat-and-play-speech-therapy/ and Lisa https://www.mybump2baby.com/business-circle/physio-baby-ltd/If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, leave a review and share it with another business owner who needs a little reminder that they've absolutely got this. 💜

Thinking about creating a digital course but keep putting it off?In this episode, Carla Lett shares the three biggest mistakes she sees business owners make when creating their first digital course and, more importantly, how to avoid them.If you've been sitting on a course idea for months (or even years), struggling to know what to include, or wondering whether anyone would actually buy it, this episode is for you.You'll discover:✅ Why waiting for the "perfect time" is holding you back ✅ How to choose the right topic for your course ✅ Why knowing your ideal client matters more than you think ✅ The market research questions you should ask before creating content ✅ How to create a course that solves a specific problem and gets results ✅ The importance of focusing on transformation, not just featuresWhether you're a doula, sleep consultant, parenting expert, therapist, coach or service-based business owner, this episode will help you take the next step towards creating a course that serves more people and gives you greater flexibility in your business.Ready to stop overthinking and start creating?Let's dive in.🎧 Connect with Carla: 🌐 MyBump2Business 🌐 The Digital Marketing Playground https://sites.mybump2baby.com/the-digital-marketing-playground 🌐 The Growth Nest https://www.thegrowthnest.co.uk/baby-familyConnect with Ellen Cariad Speech Therapy https://www.mybump2baby.com/business-circle/cariad-speech-therapy/Connect with Jade The Postnatal Doula https://www.mybump2baby.com/business-circle/jade-the-postnatal-doula-xxx/#DigitalCourses #CourseCreation #PassiveIncome #Parentpreneur #OnlineCourses #DigitalMarketing #BusinessGrowth #MyBump2Business #TheGrowthNest #DigitalMarketingPlayground

Summer Momentum Free Training - https://portal.mybump2baby.com/courses/offers/f1f1ec99-2169-4219-93f3-a82088773c8f Invisible to InDemand Free Training - https://portal.mybump2baby.com/courses/offers/e7194f63-1e64-48ff-8ade-0e104c37644d Business Booster Kit https://portal.mybump2baby.com/courses/offers/cbd4fe28-1e78-44ed-b744-4e9f96db1bf7Are you constantly questioning your prices, offering discounts, or worrying that clients won't book because you're too expensive?In this episode of the MyBump2Baby Business Podcast, Carla Lett shares why undercharging can actually damage your business, lead to burnout, and prevent you from helping as many people as you'd like.You'll discover how to price your services with confidence, create a product suite that serves clients at different budget levels, and overcome the guilt that many parent-focused business owners feel when it comes to charging for their expertise.Whether you're a sleep consultant, doula, baby class provider, parenting coach, photographer, or family-focused business owner, this episode will help you rethink your pricing strategy and build a more sustainable business.In this episode you'll learn:✔ Why lowering your prices doesn't always increase sales✔ How to create a simple product suite for different budgets✔ Why people who pay often take more action✔ How to overcome pricing-related imposter syndrome✔ The connection between pricing, boundaries and avoiding burnout✔ How to build a profitable business while still helping more familiesIf you're ready to stop undercharging and start valuing the transformation you provide, this episode is for you.

Summer holidays are approaching, diaries are changing and many business owners are already worrying about where their next bookings will come from.In this episode, I share the biggest mistakes I see business owners make every summer and the simple steps you can take now to avoid them.I also open up about a difficult couple of weeks as my dad has been in hospital and why it reminded me just how important it is to build a business that can support your family when life throws the unexpected your way.Inside this episode:Why capacity should come before marketingHow to work out whether your income goals are realisticThe simple automation that generated £1,214 for one business ownerHow to start filling your September and October diary before summer is overPractical ideas for baby and children's businesses during the school holidaysPlus, I'm giving away my Summer Momentum & Autumn Bookings training and workbook for a limited time to help you put everything into action.https://portal.mybump2baby.com/courses/offers/f1f1ec99-2169-4219-93f3-a82088773c8f

Most business owners know they should be networking, but let's be honest... it can feel awkward, time-consuming and sometimes a complete waste of energy.In this episode, I'm sharing why collaborations have been one of the biggest drivers behind MyBump2Baby's growth over the last 10 years, helping us reach millions of parents without a huge marketing budget.I'll also be introducing the brand-new Business Circle – a free way to connect with other parent-focused businesses that are actively looking for collaborations, referrals, podcast guests, Instagram Lives, affiliate partnerships and more.We'll cover:• Why traditional networking doesn't work for many busy business owners• How collaborations can help you reach more parents without spending more on marketing• The easiest ways to partner with complementary businesses• How collaborations can improve your visibility, SEO and referrals• Why finding the right people matters more than networking with everyone• How the Business Circle can help you build valuable relationships fasterIf you've ever wondered how to get in front of more parents without spending hours networking, this episode is for you.Resources Mentioned:Join the Business Circle: https://www.mybump2baby.com/business-circle/Join the Digital Marketing Playground: https://sites.mybump2baby.com/the-digital-marketing-playground

https://www.mybump2baby.com/business-circle/www.thegrowthnest.co.uk Goal setting workshop.90 day plannerIn this month’s content planning session, we are planning ahead for June 2026 and taking a moment to check back in with the goals we set at the start of the year.Inside this episode I chat about:Why June is the perfect time to reassess your business goalsHow to create more intentional content instead of posting for the sake of itAwareness days coming up in June that parent-focused businesses can useSimple collaboration ideas to help you grow your visibilityFather’s Day content and offer ideasWhy collaborations can help you get found on Google, not just social mediaExciting updates inside MyBump2Business including the new Business Circle and upcoming app launchI also share a personal update on vision boards, goal setting and some of the things that have already happened this year after creating mine back in January.If you are a Playground member, don’t forget your June content pack is ready for you including Canva graphics, captions, catchy reel titles, emails and more.

Are you constantly trading time for money in your business? Feeling like there’s never enough time, yet you keep hitting the same income ceiling every month?In this episode, I’m sharing 7 passive income ideas that can help you create more freedom, flexibility and breathing space in your business especially if you’re balancing work, children and the mental load of everyday life.I’m also sharing parts of my own journey and why building passive income streams became so important to me — especially during difficult seasons of life and school holidays when I needed my business to keep working without me being “on” 24/7.If you’re a birth, baby or parenting business owner who wants to stop relying only on one-to-one work, this episode will give you practical ideas and encouragement to get started.Remember you do not need to build everything at once. Start small, stay consistent and create a business that supports your life, not one that burns you out.Create Your First Low Ticket Passive Income StreamJoin the Digital Marketing PlaygroundGrab the Invisible to In-Demand Workshop

Invisible to In-Demand trainingThe Business Circle for collaborations, referrals, affiliate opportunities, Instagram Lives and competitionsPodcast on CollabsA few years ago, I looked at my bank account and realised we had just £300 left… and that was the exact moment I decided to completely pivot my business.Which sounds ridiculous considering the business was already “working”.In this raw and honest episode, I’m sharing something I’ve never properly spoken about before. From postnatal depression, anxiety and feeling completely lost after becoming a mum… to building MyBump2Baby, selling advertising for years, and eventually realising my heart was no longer in it.I talk openly about:why pivoting is not failurecreating a business around your lifethe pressure of being fully booked but overwhelmedboundaries, burnout and motherhoodwhy foundations matter in businesshow I moved from advertising into marketing, memberships and digital productsbuilding freedom and flexibility without burning everything downIf your business no longer feels aligned…If you’re scared to change direction…Or if you’re wondering whether you’re “allowed” to want something different now…This episode is for you.Because sometimes the bravest thing you can do in business is admit that the version of success you once wanted… no longer fits your life.