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In business and in motherhood, it’s easy to believe growth comes from the big, flashy moments — the launches, rebrands, or viral posts. But the truth is, most of the real magic is happening in the smaller, quieter steps we take consistently.

Today, I want to share how those small actions build momentum over time — and why they’re often the key to creating a business that feels both purposeful and sustainable.

The Power of Small, Consistent Steps

If you’ve ever had a season where business feels slow, you’re not alone. You’re showing up, doing the work, but wondering: Am I doing enough? Is this even working?

After more than a decade in business, here’s what I’ve learned:

• Most growth isn’t loud. It’s subtle.
• Most growth isn’t instant. It’s slow.
• Most growth is built through small, ordinary steps.

Publishing a blog post every week.
Sending one thoughtful email.
Showing up on Instagram Stories, even with messy hair.

None of these feel revolutionary — but they compound. They build trust. They create momentum. And they align your business with your values, which is what makes growth sustainable.

In this season of life, I’m not chasing flashy growth. I’m choosing sustainable growth — building a business around my life, not the other way around.

5 Small Things That Actually Move the Needle

Here are a few simple actions you can take this week that might feel small, but make a big difference:

1. Check in with past clients.
A quick “thinking of you” message or follow-up can spark repeat work or referrals. Relationships are the foundation of long-term growth.

2. Refresh your most-visited website page.
Update a testimonial. Clarify your call to action. Even a tiny tweak can increase conversions — without creating something brand new.

3. Create one valuable piece of content.
One blog post. One email. One social media post. It doesn’t need to be perfect — it just needs to serve.

4. Revisit your goals — and make them smaller.
Ask: What can I do in 20 minutes this week that supports my bigger vision? Micro-movements add up over time.

5. Celebrate what’s working.
Instead of focusing on what you haven’t done, take a moment to notice what is going well. Progress deserves to be acknowledged.

The Reminder You Might Need

If you’ve been waiting for a big breakthrough — a sign, a clear path forward — maybe this is it: you’re already on it.

You don’t have to do everything.
You don’t have to go viral.
You just have to keep showing up — imperfectly, consistently, and in alignment with your purpose.

Those “small” steps you’re taking? They’re not small at all.

Thank you for being here today. If this message encouraged you, I’d love for you to share it with another mom in business who might need the reminder. And if you’d like more encouragement and strategies, subscribe to the Made by Motherhood Podcast. You are made by motherhood — and you’re building something meaningful, one step at a time.