In our final episode of the season, I'm diving into one of the hardest but most powerful lessons I've learned in business — the importance of saying no. As creative moms and business owners, it can feel uncomfortable to turn down work, but learning to say no to the wrong projects opens the door to say yes to the right ones. In this episode of Creative Moms Focus, I'm sharing the red flags I've learned to watch for — like price pushback, boundary issues, or a mismatch in style or vision — and how to trust your gut when something feels off. I'll also walk you through how to gracefully decline work that doesn't align with your business or values, without burning bridges. Because every "no" you give to the wrong fit creates more room for the things that matter most — your family, your peace, and those dream clients that could be one email in your inbox away!

As we wrap up 2025, we're taking a short break for the holiday season to rest, recharge, and dream up all-new content for the year ahead. We encourage you to take this holiday season to do the same, rest and recharge, and go back and listen to any episodes from this season you may have missed! Creative Moms Focus will be back in January, and we can't wait for you to tune in to everything we have in store for 2026!

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Today I, Tara, feel the need to share something that's been on my heart - how motherhood changes everything, including how we show up in our businesses. I've been through the fog of the newborn days, running my business in tiny ten minute pockets of newborn naps, and now I'm in the season of school drop-offs, after-school chaos, and finding focus in those precious quiet hours in between. Both seasons? Beautiful, messy, and full of lessons!

When my babies were little, "work time" looked like baby-wearing through client calls, answering emails one at a time, and celebrating every small win. I learned to lean into automation, creating time-saving systems, and redefined what success meant to me — it wasn't about hitting a revenue goal, but keeping client connections strong. Now with school-aged kids, I finally have more dedicated time to work… but the trade-off is that life after school moves at lightning speed. Protecting my school-day work time and shutting the laptop when the kids get home has become my new rhythm — and honestly, it's been a game-changer. However, including my kids and allowing them to see my work lets them know that I love what I do and that they can too!

No matter what season you're in — sleepless nights or soccer practice chaos — your business can grow alongside your family. It just might look different through each phase, and that's okay!

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In today's episode of Creative Moms Focus, Tara, Samantha, and I are diving into a topic that might surprise you: why sometimes your business best friends can be even more valuable than a paid business coach.

Don't get us wrong—we love our coaches! They bring structure, proven frameworks, accountability, and step-by-step processes that can help us scale strategically. But there's something incredibly powerful about having a business BFF who truly gets your life as a mom and small business owner. When you're juggling work and family life, a friend in the trenches with you can offer relatable advice, share real-time resources, celebrate wins with you, and offer genuine empathy because they're facing the same challenges. That intimacy and ease of accessibility can be invaluable!

So how do you actually find your business besties? Whether you are looking for a new BFF that is a photographer too, or you're seeking a creative entrepreneur that's a mom running a small business, we're sharing our top tips for meeting like-minded women. Through cultivating authentic friendships and creating your own circle built on mutual support and shared experience, the advice you give and receive feels more like a lifeline than a strategy session.

If you've ever wondered whether a business BFF could impact your growth as much as a coach—or where to even find one—this episode is for you. Take it from us, three business best friends, that have enriched each other's lives in business, friendship, motherhood, and more!

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