{"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":"E104: Preparing your business (and life!) for Maternity Leave with Lucy Legal","slug":"e104-preparing-your-business-and-life-for-maternity-leave-with-lucy-legal","published_at":"2026-04-30T04:58:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/bump-to-business-owner-6455135/e104-preparing-your-business-and-life-for-maternity-leave-with-lucy-legal","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/bump-to-business-owner-6455135","url":"https://bumptobusinessowner.com/e104-lucy-maternity-leave","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/e65d9ad6-3141-4c15-a982-8df3373aa03f/E103_Lucy_Legal_3_audio_edit.mp3?dest-id=4060887","summary":"In this conversation, Caroline Marshall and Lucy Legal discuss the often unspoken realities of maternity leave for business owners. They explore the differences between expectations and reality, the challenges of maintaining identity while navigating motherhood, and the importance of flexibility in work-life balance. The discussion also touches on shared parental leave experiences, the impact of different children on parenting, and the struggles of returning to work after having a baby. Ultimately, they emphasise the need for open conversations about the complexities of motherhood and the choices women make. Please note, Lucy and Caroline are both UK based, the advice you'll hear is based on their experience so may not be as relevant for overseas listeners. 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 Episode 102 - Mum guilt, leveraging audiences and making £23k in 48hours with Lucy Legal Episode 103 - My experience of motherhood, business and what I would have done differently, Lucy Legal interviews Caroline To hear Caroline's original conversation with Lucy, please listen to Episode 17 - \"Every single person thought I was crazy\" Topics: Expectations vs. reality of maternity leave Emotional challenges and identity loss Practical planning and flexibility tips Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 01:00 The Reality of Maternity Leave 07:29 Flexibility in Business Ownership 15:16 Shared Parental Leave Experiences 21:09 Returning to Work After a Baby 28:46 Navigating Loneliness in Motherhood 35:00 Identity Crisis: The Transition into Motherhood 44:03 Establishing…","meta_description":"In this conversation, Caroline Marshall and Lucy Legal discuss the often unspoken realities of maternity leave for business owners. They explore the diffe…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3442,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/bump-to-business-owner-6455135/episodes/e104-preparing-your-business-and-life-for-maternity-leave-with-lucy-legal/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/e104-preparing-your-business-and-life-for-maternity-leave-with-lucy-legal.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}