Below, you’ll find the show notes for Episode 001 of The Made by Motherhood Podcast. The Made by Motherhood Podcast is a warm, encouraging space for moms building businesses while raising families — with gentle guidance for business, home, and motherhood. Subscribe on Spotify Podcasts, subscribe on Apple Podcasts, or subscribe anywhere podcasts are available.

I’m Kelly Zugay, and I’m so glad you’re here for the very first episode of Made By Motherhood.

This podcast is a space where we’ll explore the beautiful journey of balancing motherhood with business and doing it in a way that actually works for you. Before we jump in, I’d love to share my story with you and what you can expect from this podcast.

I’ve been a small business owner for over 10 years. For 10 years, I was running full speed ahead, working 12 to 15 hour days, seven days a week, building and growing a business. It was exciting, but it was also exhausting. As my husband and I approached 10 years of marriage, we planned to grow our family, and when we learned, we were expecting, everything changed.

I realized how profoundly motherhood had already changed me and how I needed to change my approach to business to make everything work together. I had to ask myself some tough questions like, how could I honor both my role as a mom and a business owner? How could I be present for my daughter and still show up for my business? And most importantly, how could I make space for myself in all of this?

That’s when I realized I couldn’t keep working the way I had been. I needed to prioritize, balance and create systems and processes that would allow me to run a business without sacrificing the person I wanted to be. Both as a mom and individual, and that’s what this podcast is all about, creating a business that works for you and not the other way around.

Made by Motherhood is a podcast for moms who are balancing business and family. I’ll be bringing you episodes every week, each packed with practical tips, strategies, and stories from my own journey, things that have helped me and might help you too. These episodes will be short, actionable and real. No fluff, just the honest stuff that helps you show up as the business owner, mom and person you want to be.

We’ll talk about everything from time management and building systems to mindset and self care. This is a space where you can feel empowered to embrace your multifaceted self. Because being a mom doesn’t mean you have to put your business on hold, and being a business owner doesn’t mean you have to put your family.

Second, I know how easy it is to feel like you’re juggling everything, and sometimes it can feel like you’re not doing any of it well enough — but that’s exactly why this podcast exists. To help you find your rhythm, create systems that make life easier, and to feel more balanced and confident as a result.

I created this podcast because I know what it feels like to be overwhelmed trying to do it all. After 10 years of running my business the hard way, burning the candle at both ends and not leaving any space for myself as a person, I realized something needed to change. I needed to create a more sustainable, intentional approach to both business and life, and I wanted to help other moms who are in the same position do the same.

Motherhood is one of the most transformative experiences, and it’s also one of the most challenging when it comes to balancing it with work. And that’s why I’m here to offer you insights, encouragement, and the practical tools I’ve used to shift my approach and create a business that truly supports my life as a mom.

In the coming episodes, we’ll cover everything from building systems and setting boundaries to practical advice on time management, creating passive income and nurturing your mindset. These episodes will be designed to help you take small, manageable steps toward the balance you’re craving in your life and business.

This is a podcast for moms who want to build a business that aligns with their values and personal wellbeing. I want to be here week after week to walk alongside you in this journey. If you’re ready to dive in, please be sure to subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss any episodes. And if you know another mom who could use some support, I’d love for you to share this podcast with her.

Let’s create a community of women who encourage each other to build businesses that feel good, sustainable, and aligned with who we are. For more resources and tools, head over to madebymotherhood.com, where you’ll find printable planners for better organization, educational courses for mother-led businesses, and more.

And until next time, take a deep breath, give yourself some grace, and know that you’re already doing an amazing job.