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Hosted by Kate Christy · business · EN · 47 episodes
On Raising Kids & Running a Business host Kate Christy (designer + mom x3) talks with other mothers all about what it’s like to manage the mental load of motherhood while building a career and quite frankly how they’re keeping both the creativity and the kids alive. We have honest conversations about what we’re doing (or not doing) to chase our dreams, the lessons we’ve learned, sacrifices made, and permission slips we’re writing to pursue our version of success.And real talk. Moms get sh*t done. Which is why we’re also talking tools and mindset shifts we use to flip the script from overwhelmed and overworked to creating our own version of work/life balance. Whether you’re an entrepreneur running your own business or kicking it in corporate from 9-5. Inside these episodes you’ll find the whole truth—not just the highlight reel—about what it’s really like amidst the chaos of raising kids and building a career.
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Signup to Generate a PitchOn Raising Kids & Running a Business host Kate Christy (designer + mom x3) talks with other mothers all about what it’s like to manage the mental load of motherhood while building a career and quite frankly how they’re keeping both the creativity and the kids alive.
Raising Kids & Running a Business is hosted by Kate Christy. The show has published 47 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "046 | Like the Babysitters Club, but for Creatives with Tricia Mirchandani" (22 July 2026, 74 minutes), "045 | Ballet, Branding, Babies, and Burning the Midnight Oil with Emma Rodger" (8 July 2026, 111 minutes), and "044 | I Also Have a Day Job (Believe It or Not!) with Kari Sponaugle" (24 June 2026, 49 minutes).
Raising Kids & Running a Business publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 69 minutes across 47 episodes.
Booking probability for Raising Kids & Running a Business is 31%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Raising Kids & Running a Business requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Raising Kids & Running a Business's contact route on record: public web form.
The strongest fits for Raising Kids & Running a Business are Business & Management Consulting and Family & Social Services. Raising Kids & Running a Business has a business audience.
Kate Christy hosts Raising Kids & Running a Business, a business show with 47 episodes published.
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Episode #46
In this episode, Kate sits down with Tricia Mirchandani, founder of T Collective – a collective of designers, copywriters, and video editors who deliver agency-quality work without the agency baggage. Tricia lives...
Episode #45
In this episode, Kate sits down with Emma Rodger, owner and lead designer of Salted Studio, a branding and web design studio based in New Mexico. At the time of recording, Emma is one year into motherhood, about seven...
Raising Kids & Running a Business
In this episode, Kate catches up with her childhood friend and former basketball teammate, Kari Sponaugle, who went from Excel-sheet perfectionist to running a 50-acre vegetable operation, raising three kids, and...
Episode #43
In this episode, Kate sits down with Erin Halper, founder of The Upside to talk about the winding, messy, beautiful road from corporate career to building a business on her own terms. And spoiler: it started in a...
Episode #42
As a multi-hyphenate creative with big ideas, Ellen’s "career path" has been winding (and she wouldn’t have it any other way). She’s been Managing Editor for a publisher of art and photography books, a self-employed...
Episode #41
What if the dream you worked so hard to build… no longer fits who you are? In this heartfelt and perspective-shifting episode, Kate sits down with life coach Sandra Daniele to talk about what it really looks like to...
Episode #40
What if your business could start seeing results tomorrow —and your toddler could learn the word “no” at the same time? In this episode of Raising Kids & Running a Business , Kate chats with Lauren Downey, a digital...
Episode #39
In this powerhouse episode, Kate sits down with Monica Bailey — co-owner of Epic Dental and mother of three — for an incredibly honest and insightful conversation about what it really looks like to build a business...
Episode #38
In this episode, Kate sits down with Jordis Small, a brand designer, mom of three, and founder of her own creative studio. Jordis shares her winding path from fashion design to branding, her love for logos, and the...
Episode #37
In this episode, Kate sits down with Bri Summers, the founder of Brighten Made, to discuss the realities of juggling motherhood and running a successful design business. Bri shares her journey from corporate life to...
Episode #36
In this episode, Kate Christy welcomes Annica Lydenberg, a lettering artist and mural painter from Brooklyn, New York. Annica is the founder of Dirty Bandits, an award winning Brooklyn-based design studio delivering...
Episode #35
In this episode, Kate Christy chats with Heather Hathaway, a web and brand designer from Southern California. Heather shares her experiences of balancing motherhood while growing her design studio and creating a...
Episode #34
In this episode, Hollei Anne Hayes, a talented surface designer and mom who’s mastered the art of balancing business and creativity shares how she turned her passion for design into a thriving career, moving from...
Episode #33
In this episode, Becca Wood, a creative entrepreneur and project management enthusiast, talks about the ups and downs of parenthood and balancing business life. Becca opens up about the everyday challenges of raising a...
Episode #32
In this episode, Caton Vance, founder of Vance & Co., and Kate dive deep into the messy reality of entrepreneurship, perfectionism, and trusting your gut. He talks about the importance of listening to your inner voice...
Episode #31
In this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Justin Wieners, a Midwest dad whose love for baseball cards, vinyl records, and old film cameras shapes his unique wholesome-quirky-retro design style. After being...
Episode #30
In this episode, Brie Pointer, a talented designer, farmer, and mother shares her journey of balancing her many passions. Brie strongly delves into the challenges of managing multiple roles, from freelance design...
Episode #29
Gabriella Keys, a multifaceted entrepreneur and creator behind Rella B Books, dives into the challenges and joys of blending motherhood with content creation. Gabriella shares her journey from aspiring motherhood at a...
Episode #28
Kristen McGuiness, a book publisher, coach, and mother of two, opens up about the intricate balance between her entrepreneurial endeavors in book coaching and publishing through Rise Writers and Rise Books, and her...
Episode #27
This episode highlight’s Tashana Thompson’s experience with the intricacies of balancing motherhood and a thriving career. As the CEO of Beyond Business Solutions, Tashana’s amazing journey is definitely insightful and...
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