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Oct 2024
17m 49s

423: CEO Mama: Burning the Boats, Backup...

Natalie Ellis
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EPISODE SUMMARY 

Should we REALLY burn the boats as mamas? In this CEO Mama episode, Lindsay shares why burning the boats may not work for certain seasons of motherhood. Listen to this episode and consider if you’re in a season of being able to go all in or a season of keeping a safety raft close by – just in case. It’s so easy to feel like we have to go all in on things, but sometimes, that’s not always the best choice. Press play and explore this conversation with Lindsay!


TIMESTAMPS

03:17-You Can’t Burn All The Boats As A Mother

05:45-Things In Life Happen Where You Need To Have The Boat

08:55-Giving Yourself Permission

10:00-Do We Really Need To Go In On Just One Thing?

12:50-When We’re So Focused We Miss Abundance From The Universe

13:00-Recap What Burning The Boats Means For Mamas



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