In this episode, Ingrid sits down with Haley Thomas — new mom, entrepreneur, founder of The Passion Pursuit, and the new owner of Camp Climb — to talk about the real journey of motherhood, entrepreneurship, community building, and buying a business while raising a baby.

Haley shares how becoming a mom reshaped her identity, deepened her “why,” and pushed her to grow two businesses with more clarity, confidence, and purpose. Ingrid and Haley also break down what it looks like to scale a business during early motherhood, make aligned decisions, and build community that actually converts in a world craving real connection.

What's in this episode

• How Haley bought Camp Climb during pregnancy
• The reality of motherhood and entrepreneurship (the identity shift no one prepares you for)
• Why community building is the foundation of long-term business growth
• Transitioning from one business to two without burning out
• Choosing the right tools and platforms as a founder
• Preparing your business for maternity leave as a solo entrepreneur
• How new moms can rebuild confidence and momentum
• Why relationships matter more than algorithms in 2025

Chapters00:00 Intro & reunion00:40 New baby update03:00 Buying Camp Climb06:00 Making scary-but-aligned decisions08:00 First investment & finding community11:30 Power of relationships14:00 How her two businesses connect16:00 Community-building before the event20:00 Future of Camp Climb22:00 Motherhood & entrepreneurship26:00 Efficiency after becoming a mom27:30 Funniest new-mom moment31:00 Platforms she loves (and unsubscribed from)34:30 Advice for founders feeling behind39:30 Preparing for maternity leave42:00 Final thoughts

If you're a mom and entrepreneur (or know someone) navigating a big transition, or someone scaling a business while trying to stay connected to your purpose, this episode will give you clarity, strategy, and a reminder that you’re not behind — you’re evolving.

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