INTRO: My name is Amy Lynch and in today's solo episode I'm going to be sharing the momentum my activism, advocacy and work behind the scenes of Mixing Babies And Business™ has gained over the past eight years – including the positive and negative experiences I've had bringing my kids into business settings – some stories for inspiration, words of encouragement and practical actions you can begin to take to create social change.

THINGS I TALK ABOUT:

• How becoming a remote worker, freelancer and having experience working in PR, media and events prepared me to be comfortable around strangers
• The rooms I've been in over the past 18 months, as a result of starting to mix babies and business as a new parent eight years ago
• Common themes I've noticed across almost 100 podcast episodes, hosting events, networking, mentoring and speaking with parents
• Having my first baby overseas in London, England, joining a startup program and going to networking events in 2016
• Relocating to Canada, entering business spaces with a baby, then toddler and pregnant with our second kid in 2018
• Advocating for baby change facilities in corporate and education spaces
• Hosting my first pop-up events in business incubator spaces
• Going from speaking on stages with my kids to advising on pop-up childcare at business events
• Creating resources for parents doing flexible and remote work with kids
• Transitioning from in person events and meetups to this podcast and virtual village
• 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)
• Get in touch with me (Amy) online at: mixingbabiesandbusiness.com/contact

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

- Amy Lynch (+ Family)
Founder + Podcast Host

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PT 3: Gonçalo Hall is a parent, CEO and founder of NomadX, co-founder of Gosa Experience, a digital nomadism consultant, speaker and community leader. In our third and final episode, we talk about the early days of parenthood and realizing you can't do it all, being present and his vision for the future of borderless talent.

THINGS WE TALK ABOUT:

• What he wishes someone would have told him about becoming a new parent and an entrepreneur, during a period when he didn't stop working
• Speaking to other Dads about difficulties during the postpartum period, caregiving duties he couldn't help with and not being able to 'do it all'
• How his partner and him decided to divide up caregiving and work in the early days
• The importance of being present for his partner and daughter, as he doesn't currently outsource or automate all aspects of his business
• Batching his travel, conferences and other engagements to spend shorter amounts of time away from his family
• His vision when it comes to borderless talent, being a digital nomad family and connecting with others around the world mixing babies and business in future

Thanks again to Gonçalo for speaking with me about his first year of being a parent and an entrepreneur, adapting to digital nomad life with a family and how it is impacting the ways he does business and builds communities with other collaborators.

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

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ABOUT GONÇALO HALL
Gonçalo Hall is a parent, CEO and founder of NomadX, co-founder of Gosa Experience, a digital nomadism consultant, speaker and community leader. Passionate about making interesting places more accessible and impactful for remote workers, Gonçalo spoke with me about launching digital nomad villages, projects with local governments and the borderless talent movement, alongside his family's relocation from Portugal to Brazil.

CONNECT WITH GONÇALO
Website nomadx.com and gosaexperience.com
LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/goncalohall
Instagram @gonzohall @nomadx.experience @digitalnomadsbrazil @theboundlessfamily
Facebook @nomadxplorations

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ABOUT MIXING BABIES AND BUSINESS™
Where parenthood meets professional development:
Each Season's episodes are published twice weekly on Tuesday and Friday – for parents interested in flexible and remote work with kids: http://mixingbabiesandbusiness.com/free-resources

Thanks for joining me and sharing with your network of parents!

- Amy Lynch (+ Family)
Founder | Event + Podcast Host

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Did you enjoy this episode?
Please subscribe and leave a podcast review – it helps other parents find the podcast!

Learn more about #mixingbabiesandbusiness
For parents interested in flexible and remote work with kids:
http://mixingbabiesandbusiness.com/free-resources

Thanks for joining me!

PT 2: Gonçalo Hall is a parent, CEO and founder of NomadX, co-founder of Gosa Experience, a digital nomadism consultant, speaker and community leader. In the second mini episode, we talk about your responsibility as a leader and individual to inspire others, build trust and uphold the integrity of the movement, community or concept you are creating.

THINGS WE TALK ABOUT:

• The magic of events and interactions to connect with like-minded people, build new relationships and collaboration opportunities
• Stepping into your leadership and responsibility for using your vision to inspire others to join you as you build from an initial concept or idea
• The concept of borderless talent and what it means for him to belong to this group of people
• 'Going first', having people and organizations approach you and your responsibility to create trust within your community or movement
• How Amy defines opportunities based on integrity, upholding her boundaries and defining the motivations behind potential collaborations

Thanks again to Gonçalo for speaking with me about what it's been like to generate excitement around ideas, collaborate with others and filter through opportunities related to digital nomad life.

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

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ABOUT GONÇALO HALL
Gonçalo Hall is a parent, CEO and founder of NomadX, co-founder of Gosa Experience, a digital nomadism consultant, speaker and community leader. Passionate about making interesting places more accessible and impactful for remote workers, Gonçalo spoke with me about launching digital nomad villages, projects with local governments and the borderless talent movement, alongside his family's relocation from Portugal to Brazil.

CONNECT WITH GONÇALO
Website nomadx.com and gosaexperience.com
LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/goncalohall
Instagram @gonzohall @nomadx.experience @digitalnomadsbrazil @theboundlessfamily
Facebook @nomadxplorations

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ABOUT MIXING BABIES AND BUSINESS™
Where parenthood meets professional development:
Edited down into under 20-minute episodes, released each Season twice weekly on Tuesday and Friday – for parents interested in flexible and remote work with kids: http://mixingbabiesandbusiness.com/free-resources

Thanks for joining me and sharing with your network of parents!

- Amy Lynch (+ Family)
Founder | Event + Podcast Host

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Did you enjoy this episode?
Please subscribe and leave a podcast review – it helps other parents find the podcast!

Learn more about #mixingbabiesandbusiness
For parents interested in flexible and remote work with kids:
http://mixingbabiesandbusiness.com/free-resources

Thanks for joining me!

PT 1: Gonçalo Hall is a parent, CEO and founder of NomadX, co-founder of Gosa Experience, a digital nomadism consultant, speaker and community leader. This is the first of three mini episodes of our conversation, which took place over the summer. In this interview, we talk about being inspired to become a parent and adjusting to the first year of parenthood as a digital nomad.

THINGS WE TALK ABOUT:

• Meeting each other at the annual Running Remote Conference in Montreal in 2022, where Amy (alongside her newborn) and Gonçalo were both guest speakers
• What the first year of parenthood has been like for him and his partner and their decision to relocate from Portugal to Brazil
• Optimizing their life and work to align with their values and priorities as individuals and as a family
• Getting real about the challenges and opportunities of being a digital nomad and a parent
• Changing his mindset and perspective, adapting accommodation, community and lifestyle offerings to cater to the needs of families who travel and work remotely

Thanks to Gonçalo for taking part of his day to speak with me about parenthood, digital nomad life and their decision to relocate from Portugal to Rio in Brazil.

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

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ABOUT GONÇALO HALL
Gonçalo Hall is a parent, CEO and founder of NomadX, co-founder of Gosa Experience, a digital nomadism consultant, speaker and community leader. Passionate about making interesting places more accessible and impactful for remote workers, Gonçalo spoke with me about launching digital nomad villages, projects with local governments and the borderless talent movement, alongside his family's relocation from Portugal to Brazil.

CONNECT WITH GONÇALO
Website nomadx.com and gosaexperience.com
LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/goncalohall
Instagram @gonzohall @nomadx.experience @digitalnomadsbrazil @theboundlessfamily
Facebook @nomadxplorations

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ABOUT MIXING BABIES AND BUSINESS™
Where parenthood meets professional development:
Edited down into under 20-minute episodes, released each Season twice weekly on Tuesday and Friday – for parents interested in flexible and remote work with kids: http://mixingbabiesandbusiness.com/free-resources

Thanks for joining me and sharing with your network of parents!

- Amy Lynch (+ Family)
Founder | Event + Podcast Host

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Did you enjoy this episode?
Please subscribe and leave a podcast review – it helps other parents find the podcast!

Learn more about #mixingbabiesandbusiness
For parents interested in flexible and remote work with kids:
http://mixingbabiesandbusiness.com/free-resources

Thanks for joining me!

PT 3: Peggy Cheyo is a parent, coach, facilitator, speaker, teacher and home educator. In our third and final episode, we talk about parent-friendly professional development, her hopes for the future and how you can connect with her.

THINGS WE TALK ABOUT:

• Her journey of being a home educator and how she has found the information to help her kids
• The kinds of professional and personal development she prefers for her wellbeing and that of her clients
• A world where neurodivergence will be a general concept known to all, instead of something you only learn through diagnosis
• How everyone can connect with her to learn more about supporting themselves or their children through neurodiversity and motherhood

Thanks again to Peggy for speaking with me about retraining after having her first baby, homeschooling her kids and supporting neurodivergent adults as they navigate work and family life.

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

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Did you enjoy this episode?
Please subscribe and leave a podcast review – it helps other parents find the podcast!

Learn more about #mixingbabiesandbusiness
For parents interested in flexible and remote work with kids:
http://mixingbabiesandbusiness.com/free-resources

Thanks for joining me!

PT 2: Peggy Cheyo is a parent, coach, facilitator, speaker, teacher and home educator. In the second mini episode, we talk about how her clients have changed but their core feelings of isolation have remained similar and what the assessment, diagnosis and advocacy processes have looked like for her family.

THINGS WE TALK ABOUT:

• Adapting to changing clients and their needs, from supporting pregnant and postpartum new parents to becoming specialized with families who are neurodivergent
• The desire to work with a flexible schedule to accommodate children with additional needs not being met in a traditional education setting
• How entrepreneurship skills can help with sourcing medical assessments, education and resources around raising a neurodivergent child when there is a lack of support and waitlists are lengthy
• Peggy's thoughts on creating more open and inclusive spaces for parents and their families, from the perspective of someone who home educates

Thanks again to Peggy for speaking with me about the impact of isolation and seeking out your own answers when you aren't finding adequate information or supports.

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

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ABOUT PEGGY CHEYO
Peggy Cheyo is a parent, coach, facilitator, speaker, teacher and home educator. With over 18 years of experience in education, training, healthcare, wellness and personal development, Peggy specializes in supporting neurodivergent adults as they navigate work and family life.

CONNECT WITH PEGGY
Website https://peggycheyo.com/
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/peggy-cheyo-940385188/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/peggy-cheyo-coaching/
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/peggy.cheyo

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ABOUT MIXING BABIES AND BUSINESS™
Where parenthood meets professional development:
Edited down into under 20-minute episodes, released each Season twice weekly on Tuesday and Friday – for parents interested in flexible and remote work with kids: http://mixingbabiesandbusiness.com/free-resources

Thanks for joining me and sharing with your network of parents!

- Amy Lynch (+ Family)
Founder | Event + Podcast Host

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Did you enjoy this episode?
Please subscribe and leave a podcast review – it helps other parents find the podcast!

Learn more about #mixingbabiesandbusiness
For parents interested in flexible and remote work with kids:
http://mixingbabiesandbusiness.com/free-resources

Thanks for joining me!

PT 1: Peggy Cheyo is a parent, coach, facilitator, speaker, teacher and home educator. This is the first of three mini episodes of our conversation, which took place over the summer. In this interview, we talk about retraining after becoming a new parent and supporting people with access to work.

THINGS WE TALK ABOUT:

• Meeting each other through a virtual business program four years ago
• Becoming a new mum as a teacher in London and deciding to change careers
• How Access to Work grants can support those going through ADHD and Autism assessment processes for themselves or on behalf of their children in the UK
• Finding, building and creating their own local village as a new family moving within England a few times with their young kids
• The importance of community, speaking with other people who are also feeling isolated and going through similar challenges

Thanks to Peggy for taking part of her day to speak with me about navigating neurodivergent parenting, home education and building their support networks.

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

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ABOUT PEGGY CHEYO
Peggy Cheyo is a parent, coach, facilitator, speaker, teacher and home educator. With over 18 years of experience in education, training, healthcare, wellness and personal development, Peggy specializes in supporting neurodivergent adults as they navigate work and family life.

CONNECT WITH PEGGY
Website https://peggycheyo.com/
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/peggy-cheyo-940385188/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/peggy-cheyo-coaching/
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/peggy.cheyo

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ABOUT MIXING BABIES AND BUSINESS™
Where parenthood meets professional development:
Edited down into under 20-minute episodes, released each Season twice weekly on Tuesday and Friday – for parents interested in flexible and remote work with kids: http://mixingbabiesandbusiness.com/free-resources

Thanks for joining me and sharing with your network of parents!

- Amy Lynch (+ Family)
Founder | Event + Podcast Host

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Did you enjoy this episode?
Please subscribe and leave a podcast review – it helps other parents find the podcast!

Learn more about #mixingbabiesandbusiness
For parents interested in flexible and remote work with kids:
http://mixingbabiesandbusiness.com/free-resources

Thanks for joining me!

INTRO: My name is Amy Lynch and I'm the host and producer of the Mixing Babies And Business™ Podcast. Welcome back – it's been one year and a lot has happened since the last season.

ABOUT SEASON 6

• Episodes 82, 89, 96, 103 with me (Amy): Season 6 intro, bonus solo episodes and a final recap episode
• Episodes 83–85 with Peggy Cheyo: A parent, home educator, coach, facilitator, speaker and teacher. She spoke with me about retraining after having her first baby as a teacher living in London, homeschooling her kids and supporting neurodivergent adults as they navigate work and family life.
• Episodes 86–88 with Gonçalo Hall: A parent, CEO and founder of NomadX, co-founder of Gosa Experience, a digital nomadism consultant, speaker and community leader. He spoke with me about launching digital nomad villages, projects with local governments and the borderless talent movement, alongside his family's relocation from Portugal to Brazil.
• Episodes 90–92 with Rita Piçarra: A parent, author, speaker and former Chief Financial Officer at Microsoft Portugal. She spoke with me about how her upbringing influenced her future choices, negotiating for flexibility as a new parent living overseas, retiring at the age of 44, and the importance of financial literacy.
• Episodes 93–95 with Martin Barnes: A parent, founder of 8 Seconds 2 Connect and graphic artist at ThisCityArt. He spoke with me about improving your messaging and delivery as a leader, engaging with your audience and what it's been like to relocate from China to England, while running a business around his school age kids.
• Episodes 97–99 with Amy Choi: A parent, co-founder and Chief Marketing Officer of Workfree, the first freelance platform powered by communities, with a mission to fuel growth for 1M+ freelancers and flexible workforces. We talk about no code-web development, growing a movement and building a platform to serve other entrepreneurs.
• Episodes 100–102 with Ingrid Gayle: A parent, founder and babywearing educator at Helina Baby, and founder of STEM The Gap Academy. We talk about using education, unique experiences and product innovation to remove barriers, raise awareness and create an impact across multiple industries.

Season 6 is sponsored by the Mixing Babies And Business Changemaker Program, for parents who want to design a life that works for them and their family, create an impact and advocate for others along the way: https://mixingbabiesandbusiness.com/changemaker/

Join our movement. Bring your kids.

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ABOUT MIXING BABIES AND BUSINESS™

Where parenthood meets professional development:
Edited down into under 20-minute episodes, released each Season twice weekly on Tuesday and Friday – for parents interested in flexible and remote work with kids: http://mixingbabiesandbusiness.com/free-resources

Thanks for joining me and sharing with your network of parents!

- Amy Lynch (+ Family)
Founder | Event + Podcast Host

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Did you enjoy this episode?
Please subscribe and leave a podcast review – it helps other parents find the podcast!

Learn more about #mixingbabiesandbusiness
For parents interested in flexible and remote work with kids:
http://mixingbabiesandbusiness.com/free-resources

Thanks for joining me!