{"podcast":{"title":"Bump to Business Owner","slug":"bump-to-business-owner-6455135","podcast_index_feed_id":6455135,"rss_url":"https://feeds.libsyn.com/477993/rss","website_url":"https://www.bumptobusinessowner.com","image_url":"https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/d/5/3/8/d538d2eadc1ea78c27a2322813b393ee/B2BO_Season_4_artwork.png","author":"Caroline Marshall","episode_count":114,"summary":"Bump to Business Owner is the go-to podcast for mums who don't want to compromise on their careers but know that traditional full time employment just isn't compatible with family life. It's a space for female entrepreneurs and future founders creating autonomy and a deeper sense of purpose for themselves, their business and their children. Join your host, Caroline Marshall, founder of award winning Virtual Assistant agency Upsource and mum of two boys, in conversation with real women: mothers and entrepreneurs juggling the challenges of growing a successful business whilst raising a family.","last_synced_at":"2026-06-18T14:19:02.601341+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/bump-to-business-owner-6455135"},"episode":{"title":"E103: My experience of motherhood, business and what I would have done differently, Lucy Legal interviews Caroline","slug":"e103-my-experience-of-motherhood-business-and-what-i-would-have-done-differently-lucy-legal-interviews-caroline","published_at":"2026-04-23T04:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/bump-to-business-owner-6455135/e103-my-experience-of-motherhood-business-and-what-i-would-have-done-differently-lucy-legal-interviews-caroline","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/bump-to-business-owner-6455135","url":"https://bumptobusinessowner.com/e103-lucy-legal-interviews-caroline","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/e65d9ad6-3141-4c15-a982-8df3373aa03f/E103_Lucy_Legal_2_audio_edit.mp3?dest-id=4060887","summary":"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 Parentin…","meta_description":"Trigger Warning: Discussion of Sudden Infant Collapse and PTSD In this special episode Lucy interviews Caroline as she reflects on her journey through mot…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3746,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/bump-to-business-owner-6455135/episodes/e103-my-experience-of-motherhood-business-and-what-i-would-have-done-differently-lucy-legal-interviews-caroline/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/bump-to-business-owner-6455135/e103-my-experience-of-motherhood-business-and-what-i-would-have-done-differently-lucy-legal-interviews-caroline.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}