After a long and necessary break from podcasting, Rizza is back with an honest look at what the last year taught her as a mom of two and a business owner.

In this episode, she shares what really shifted after going from one child to two, how she restructured her schedule to support part-time work, and what it looked like to scale her branding and website design business without burning out.

This is a transparent behind-the-scenes conversation about redefining success, building systems that support real life, and taking messy action even when the path isn’t perfectly clear.

If you’re navigating growth while juggling motherhood, limited time, or a changing season of life, this episode will remind you that your business can evolve with you.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• What changed when she transitioned from one child to two while running a business

• How she made part-time hours work without sacrificing growth

• Why hiring support and business coaching was a turning point

• The accidental booking strategy that helped prevent burnout

• How planning ahead created more control and clarity

• Why connection matters more than conversion in content creation

• How networking (online and offline) supports long-term growth

• Why messy action often leads to the best systems and ideas

Start With Your Brand:

If your business feels harder than it needs to be, it’s often a sign that your brand foundation isn’t fully defined yet.

DIY Your Brand in 5 Days is a step-by-step course designed to help you clarify your creative direction so your website, content, and marketing feel aligned — without overthinking or starting from scratch.

Learn more at https://www.zsquaredstudio.com/diybrand

Connect With Rizza:

Website: https://www.zsquaredstudio.com

Instagram: @zsquaredstudio

Email: info@zsquaredstudio.com

Unsure how much to charge for your services? Listen to this episode to learn how to set the right prices for your business with these practical tips and expert advice.

Shownotes:

https://www.zsquaredstudio.com/post/how-much-to-charge-for-your-services

Brand Resources:

• Freebie - Brand Style Guide Template: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.zsquaredstudio.com/styleguide⁠⁠
• Freebie - 5 DIY Strategies to Build a Standout Brand: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.zsquaredstudio.com/free-how-to-brand-video⁠⁠
• $17 Brand Kit: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.zsquaredstudio.com/brand-kit-template⁠⁠⁠
• If you’re feeling inspired and are ready to give your business a design makeover without the high ticket price check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠h⁠ttps://www.zsquaredstudio.com/diybrand⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for the DIY Brand Yourself in 5 Days Mini Course.

Use these 10 strategies to help your small business succeed, from consistent marketing to defining success and ensuring customer satisfaction.

Shownotes:

https://www.zsquaredstudio.com/post/strategies-to-help-your-small-business

Brand Resources:

• Freebie - Brand Style Guide Template: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.zsquaredstudio.com/styleguide⁠
• Freebie - 5 DIY Strategies to Build a Standout Brand: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.zsquaredstudio.com/free-how-to-brand-video⁠
• $17 Brand Kit: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.zsquaredstudio.com/brand-kit-template⁠⁠
• If you’re feeling inspired and are ready to give your business a design makeover without the high ticket price check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.zsquaredstudio.com/diybrand⁠⁠⁠⁠ for the DIY Brand Yourself in 5 Days Mini Course.

Do you want to learn how a website can make you money?

With these 6 effective strategies—from showcasing services to selling products—see how websites make money!

Shownotes:

https://www.zsquaredstudio.com/post/websites-make-money

Brand Resources:

• Freebie - Brand Style Guide: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.zsquaredstudio.com/styleguide
• Freebie - Free Training to build a stand out brand: ⁠⁠https://www.zsquaredstudio.com/free-how-to-brand-video
• $17 Brand Kit: ⁠⁠https://www.zsquaredstudio.com/brand-kit-template⁠
• If you’re feeling inspired and are ready to give your business a design makeover without the high ticket price check out ⁠⁠⁠https://www.zsquaredstudio.com/diybrand⁠⁠⁠ for the Design Your Brand in 5 Days Mini-Course.

Crafting your brand's identity starts with intention.

In this episode, you can learn how to choose branded elements using mood boards to drive your creative vision. Dive in now!

Shownotes:

https://www.zsquaredstudio.com/post/choosing-brand-elements

Brand Resources:

• Freebie - Brand Style Guide: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.zsquaredstudio.com/styleguide
• Freebie - Free Training to build a stand out brand: ⁠⁠https://www.zsquaredstudio.com/free-how-to-brand-video
• $17 Brand Kit: ⁠⁠https://www.zsquaredstudio.com/brand-kit-template⁠
• If you’re feeling inspired and are ready to give your business a design makeover without the high ticket price check out ⁠⁠⁠https://www.zsquaredstudio.com/diybrand⁠⁠⁠ for the Design Your Brand in 5 Days Mini-Course.

Learn how to start a small business with our comprehensive checklist in this episode!

From creating a business plan to launching for growth, we've got you covered.

Shownotes and How to Start a Small Business Checklist:

https://www.zsquaredstudio.com/post/how-to-start-a-small-business-checklist

Episodes Mentioned:

Episode 42: Marketing Materials for Small Businesses (Print and Digital)

Brand Resources:

• Freebie - Brand Style Guide: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.zsquaredstudio.com/styleguide
• Freebie - Free Training to build a stand out brand: ⁠⁠https://www.zsquaredstudio.com/free-how-to-brand-video
• $17 Brand Kit: ⁠⁠https://www.zsquaredstudio.com/brand-kit-template⁠
• If you’re feeling inspired and are ready to give your business a design makeover without the high ticket price check out ⁠⁠⁠https://www.zsquaredstudio.com/diybrand⁠⁠⁠ for the Design Your Brand in 5 Days Mini-Course.

Ready to discover the 5 Advantages of Branding and the Role of Branding in Marketing?

Listen to learn how to create a strong brand identity and stand out in your market.

Shownotes:

https://www.zsquaredstudio.com/post/advantages-of-branding

Episodes Mentioned:

Episode 1: What is Branding? Brand Design 101

Episode 26: Simple SEO - Your Eight Step On Page SEO Checklist

Brand Resources:

• Freebie - Brand Style Guide: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.zsquaredstudio.com/styleguide
• Freebie - Free Training to build a stand out brand: ⁠⁠https://www.zsquaredstudio.com/free-how-to-brand-video
• $17 Brand Kit: ⁠⁠https://www.zsquaredstudio.com/brand-kit-template⁠
• If you’re feeling inspired and are ready to give your business a design makeover without the high ticket price check out ⁠⁠⁠https://www.zsquaredstudio.com/diybrand⁠⁠⁠ for the Design Your Brand in 5 Days Mini-Course.

Do you want to discover the power of creative strategies in marketing? Listen to this episode for expert tips on how to attract and engage your audience for business growth!

Shownotes:

https://www.zsquaredstudio.com/post/creative-strategies-in-marketing

Brand Resources:

• Freebie - Brand Style Guide: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.zsquaredstudio.com/styleguide
• Freebie - Free Training to build a stand out brand: ⁠⁠https://www.zsquaredstudio.com/free-how-to-brand-video
• $17 Brand Kit: ⁠⁠https://www.zsquaredstudio.com/brand-kit-template⁠
• If you’re feeling inspired and are ready to give your business a design makeover without the high ticket price check out ⁠⁠⁠https://www.zsquaredstudio.com/diybrand⁠⁠⁠ for the Design Your Brand in 5 Days Mini-Course.