Mixing Babies And Business™

• 096 | When life goes sideways and you need to adjust your workflows and routines with Amy Lynch | BONUS

  🚼📊 Send us a listener question or episode feedback!INTRO: My name is Amy Lynch and in today's solo episode I'm going to be sharing why my advocacy work paused last year when life went a bit sideways.Trigger warning: I will be discussing a car accident and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) – please skip over this one if you need to. If you or someone you know has experienced an injury like this, I will be covering strategies I’ve used, resources I’ve found and an organization which can help you, in the show notes.THINGS I TALK ABOUT:Why the podcast took another mini-break over the past month and how it relates to what I've been learning about TBI The importance of asking for help, letting things go, adjusting my expectations and practicing self-compassionWhen a good "no" is better than a bad "yes"The non-profit organization and programming from Ontario Brain Injury Association (OBIA)All of the good ways I’ve discovered how my flexible and remote work with kids toolkit, processes, mindset and support network have helped me over the past year because I believe it can help you tooStrategies numbered 1 through 7 to support you when life goes sideways and you have young kids to look after – most of these can be implemented straight away and are free!Previous solo episodes to inspire, encourage and provide practical actions for you during your adventures and experiences with mixing babies and business (EP 45 Baby In The Boardroom Parentpreneur, EP 54 Remote Work With Kids, EP 61 Hosting Events With Kids, EP 70 Pitching And Presenting With Kids, EP 80 Podcasting With Kids, EP 89 Becoming An Activist And Social Changemaker)Get in touch with me (Amy) online at: mixingbabiesandbusiness.com/contactSeason 6 is sponsored by the Mixing Babies And Business Changemaker Program – for people who want to do things differently, create an impact and advocate for primary caregivers and their families along the way: ---------------------------------Did you enjoy this episode?Please subscribe and leave a podcast review – it helps other parents find the podcast!Learn more about #mixingbabiesandbusinessFor parents interested in flexible and remote work with kids: http://mixingbabiesandbusiness.com/free-resourcesThanks for joining me!A reminder to our audience: We're not certified medical professionals, financial advisers or legal professionals. You are advised to consult with an independent professional or advisor for advice on your specific circumstances.

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• 095 | Intergenerational family living, improving your messaging and delivery with Martin Barnes | PT 3

  🚼📊 Send us a listener question or episode feedback!PT 3: Martin Barnes is a parent of six-year-old twins, founder of 8 Seconds 2 Connect and graphic artist at ThisCityArt. With 20 years of experience in design, film and advertising, Martin is focused on supporting C-Suite leaders with their messaging and delivery.This is final episode of our conversation, where we talk about getting inspired by his kids and the importance of being able to communicate your message to all ages.THINGS WE TALK ABOUT:Getting inspired by his kids during after school car ridesThe importance of reading aloud and listening back to yourselfSpeaking to those who are 5-years-old and 75-years-oldThe use of AI, digital literacy and future of educationMoving overseas to China to teach design and how it evolved into his current work helping people with their communicationsHow you can connect with Martin and access his ROI from speaking scorecardThanks to Martin for taking part of his day to speak with me about parenthood, travel, international family life, flexible work and the future of education.Season 6 is sponsored by the Mixing Babies And Business Changemaker Program – for people who want to do things differently, create an impact and advocate for primary caregivers and their families along the way: mixingbabiesandbusiness.com/changemaker------------------------------------ABOUT MARTIN BARNESMartin Barnes is a parent of six-year-old twins, founder of 8 Seconds 2 Connect and graphic artist at ThisCityArt. With 20 years of experience in design, film and advertising as a guest speaker, creative director, trainer and lecturer, Martin is focused on supporting C-Suite leaders with their messaging and delivery.CONNECT WITH MARTINWebsite eightsecondstoconnect.comLinkedIn @martinbarnespresentations and @8seconds2connectCheck your ROI from speaking at events via roiconferencespeaking.scoreapp.com------------------------------------ABOUT MIXING BABIES AND BUSINESS™Where parenthood meets professional development:http://mixingbabiesandbusiness.com/free-resourcesThanks for joining me and sharing with your network of parents!- Amy Lynch (+ Family)Founder | Event + Podcast Host---------------------------------Did you enjoy this episode?Please subscribe and leave a podcast review – it helps other parents find the podcast!Learn more about #mixingbabiesandbusinessFor parents interested in flexible and remote work with kids: http://mixingbabiesandbusiness.com/free-resourcesThanks for joining me!A reminder to our audience: We're not certified medical professionals, financial advisers or legal professionals. You are advised to consult with an independent professional or advisor for advice on your specific circumstances.

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• 094 | Intergenerational family living, improving your messaging and delivery with Martin Barnes | PT 2

  🚼📊 Send us a listener question or episode feedback!PT 2: Martin Barnes is a parent of six-year-old twins, founder of 8 Seconds 2 Connect and graphic artist at ThisCityArt. With 20 years of experience in design, film and advertising, Martin is focused on supporting C-Suite leaders with their messaging and delivery.This is the second of three mini episodes of our conversation. In this interview, we talk about relocating from China to England with his family, intergenerational living and creating inclusive spaces.THINGS WE TALK ABOUT:What it's been like relocating suddenly from China to England four years ago after what was meant to be a five-week vacationIntergenerational living with his parents, wife and twin daughtersLiving with family close by, the interactions everyone is having and mutual benefits to all involvedWorking remotely since 2013 and travelling while maintaining client workHow we can make hospitality AND business spaces more accessible for parents and their childrenThanks to Martin for taking part of his day to speak with me about parenthood, travel, international family life, flexible work and accessibility.Season 6 is sponsored by the Mixing Babies And Business Changemaker Program – for people who want to do things differently, create an impact and advocate for primary caregivers and their families along the way: mixingbabiesandbusiness.com/changemaker------------------------------------ABOUT MARTIN BARNESMartin Barnes is a parent of six-year-old twins, founder of 8 Seconds 2 Connect and graphic artist at ThisCityArt. With 20 years of experience in design, film and advertising as a guest speaker, creative director, trainer and lecturer, Martin is focused on supporting C-Suite leaders with their messaging and delivery.CONNECT WITH MARTINWebsite eightsecondstoconnect.comLinkedIn @martinbarnespresentations and @8seconds2connectCheck your ROI from speaking at events via roiconferencespeaking.scoreapp.com------------------------------------ABOUT MIXING BABIES AND BUSINESS™Where parenthood meets professional development:http://mixingbabiesandbusiness.com/free-resourcesThanks for joining me and sharing with your network of parents!- Amy Lynch (+ Family)Founder | Event + Podcast Host---------------------------------Did you enjoy this episode?Please subscribe and leave a podcast review – it helps other parents find the podcast!Learn more about #mixingbabiesandbusinessFor parents interested in flexible and remote work with kids: http://mixingbabiesandbusiness.com/free-resourcesThanks for joining me!A reminder to our audience: We're not certified medical professionals, financial advisers or legal professionals. You are advised to consult with an independent professional or advisor for advice on your specific circumstances.

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• 093 | Intergenerational family living, improving your messaging and delivery with Martin Barnes | PT 1

  🚼📊 Send us a listener question or episode feedback!PT 1: Martin Barnes is a parent of six-year-old twins, founder of 8 Seconds 2 Connect and graphic artist at ThisCityArt. With 20 years of experience in design, film and advertising, Martin is focused on supporting C-Suite leaders with their messaging and delivery.This is the first of three mini episodes of our conversation. In this interview, we talk about being intentional in your communications with clients and children, mindset, vulnerability and connecting with your audience.THINGS WE TALK ABOUT:Being introduced to Amy while doing the weekly grocery shop via another podcastBurning out and deciding to change his style of working before becoming a parentWhat he thinks about doing public speaking alongside your kids and why he's been amplifying Amy's work with Mixing Babies And BusinessHow working with a parent and founder who was building an app to support raising her son with autism, inspired him to develop a framework to help presenters connect with their audience and communicate with intentionThe importance of a solid foundation of mindset and strategy while pitching, delivering a presentation or even communicating with your kidsWhy you shouldn't worry about your slides, performance or delivery being perfectHow filler words and being human in front of your audience builds empathy and trustThanks to Martin for taking part of his day to speak with me about parenthood, his views on sharing your message, being authentic and becoming an effective speaker.Season 6 is sponsored by the Mixing Babies And Business Changemaker Program – for people who want to do things differently, create an impact and advocate for primary caregivers and their families along the way: mixingbabiesandbusiness.com/changemaker------------------------------------ABOUT MARTIN BARNESMartin Barnes is a parent of six-year-old twins, founder of 8 Seconds 2 Connect and graphic artist at ThisCityArt. With 20 years of experience in design, film and advertising as a guest speaker, creative director, trainer and lecturer, Martin is focused on supporting C-Suite leaders with their messaging and delivery.CONNECT WITH MARTINWebsite eightsecondstoconnect.comLinkedIn @martinbarnespresentations and @8seconds2connectCheck your ROI from speaking at events via roiconferencespeaking.scoreapp.com------------------------------------ABOUT MIXING BABIES AND BUSINESS™Where parenthood meets professional development:http://mixingbabiesandbusiness.com/free-resourcesThanks for joining me and sharing with your netw---------------------------------Did you enjoy this episode?Please subscribe and leave a podcast review – it helps other parents find the podcast!Learn more about #mixingbabiesandbusinessFor parents interested in flexible and remote work with kids: http://mixingbabiesandbusiness.com/free-resourcesThanks for joining me!A reminder to our audience: We're not certified medical professionals, financial advisers or legal professionals. You are advised to consult with an independent professional or advisor for advice on your specific circumstances.

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• 092 | Negotiating for flexibility as a parent, retiring early and improving financial literacy with Rita Piçarra | PT 3

  🚼📊 Send us a listener question or episode feedback!PT 3: Rita Piçarra is a parent, author, speaker and former Chief Financial Officer at Microsoft Portugal. With over 20 years of experience in finance and leadership roles spanning the United States, Brazil, France, Spain and Portugal.This is the final episode of our conversation. In this interview, we cover financial literacy, what her daughter has taught her and the world we are living in.THINGS WE TALK ABOUT:Accessing financial literacy education where you liveCompound interest and how time plays an important roleWitnessing her daughter's caring and compassionate natureHer thoughts on the future of the worldWhat her family is doing to create impact within their local environmentThe ways in which you can get in touch with RitaThanks to Rita for taking part of her day to speak with me about parenthood, work and financial literacy.Season 6 is sponsored by the Mixing Babies And Business Changemaker Program – for people who want to do things differently, create an impact and advocate for primary caregivers and their families along the way: mixingbabiesandbusiness.com/changemaker------------------------------------ABOUT RITA PIÇARRARita Piçarra is a parent, author, speaker and former Chief Financial Officer at Microsoft Portugal. With over 20 years of experience in finance and leadership roles spanning the United States, Brazil, France, Spain and Portugal, she was recognized as the best financial manager at Microsoft Latin America in 2016. Rita retired at age 44 and is an advocate for financial literacy and building a life outside of work.CONNECT WITH RITALinkedIn linkedin.com/in/ritapicarraInstagram @rita_picarra‘A Vida não Pode Esperar (Life Can’t Wait)’ is Rita’s first book: https://www.bertrand.pt/livro/a-vida-nao-pode-esperar-rita-picarra/29618236Microsoft Work & Life News https://news.microsoft.com/source/features/work-life/portugal-surfer/------------------------------------ABOUT MIXING BABIES AND BUSINESS™Where parenthood meets professional development:http://mixingbabiesandbusiness.com/free-resourcesThanks for joining me and sharing with your network of parents!- Amy Lynch (+ Family)Founder | Event + Podcast Host---------------------------------Did you enjoy this episode?Please subscribe and leave a podcast review – it helps other parents find the podcast!Learn more about #mixingbabiesandbusinessFor parents interested in flexible and remote work with kids: http://mixingbabiesandbusiness.com/free-resourcesThanks for joining me!A reminder to our audience: We're not certified medical professionals, financial advisers or legal professionals. You are advised to consult with an independent professional or advisor for advice on your specific circumstances.

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