Leah and I might be in different stages of parenting, but we have very similar situations — 3 kids, running a business, spouse who also works. So in part 2 of our interview, we jump into the societal expectations of moms and dads, discussing the stark differences in how each is perceived. Leah shares how she navigated running a business while being a hands-on mom and the challenges of unspoken gender roles in parenting. We also discuss our own anxiety with bringing kids up today vs. when we were kids — and how we’re trying to fix it.

Top Takeaways

• Moms Face More Pressure to “Do It All” – The expectation is still that moms handle home responsibilities, even when they work full-time.
• Balance Looks Different at Different Stages – Leah’s balance shifted as her kids grew older, and Joe’s approach has to be different with younger kids.
• Perfection is the Enemy of Good Parenting – It’s okay to not have Pinterest-perfect parties or homemade treats. Focus on being present instead.

Show Notes

• Listen to Part 1
• Leah Remillet
• Balancing Busy Podcast
• My 2025 Yearly Theme
• The Brick Device
• The Anxious Generation
• Why Over-Parenting Is Creating Anxiety—and What to Do Instead with Dr. Camillo Ortiz

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Work-Life Balance is a myth! Or is it? In today’s conversation with Leah Remillet, we talk all about our goal as solopreneur parents to have everything – as in “AND,” not “OR.” Leah emphasizes that balance isn’t about equal time for everything but about feeling good in YOUR core areas of life. She explains her framework for achieving work-life balance through priorities, presence, and purpose and offers practical strategies like setting boundaries, system stacking, and discipline to maintain balance.

Top Takeaways

• Set Boundaries with Your Work – Create office hours, shut down your computer, or build whatever boundaries you need to to make that mental shift.
• Perfection is a Myth – Instead of focusing on what’s going wrong, focus on the “bright spots” where things go well and build from there.
• System Stacking is Key – Small, intentional habits (like meal prepping, scheduling breaks, and using alarms) create long-term balance.

Show Notes

• Leah Remillet
• Balancing Busy Podcast
• My 2025 Yearly Theme
• The Brick Device
• The Anxious Generation
• Why Over-Parenting Is Creating Anxiety—and What to Do Instead with Dr. Camillo Ortiz

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This weekend, I completely rearranged my office—and I couldn’t be happier with the results. What started as frustration with my camera framing turned into a full workspace transformation. In this episode, I break down:

- Why I moved my desk and how it improved my video setup
- The changes I made to declutter and improve cable management
- The unexpected number of extra USB cables and extension cords I found (seriously, where did they all come from?)
- Why I finally got rid of my massive softbox lights
- My ongoing whiteboard dilemma and plans for even more optimization

Timelapse of my Office Rearrangement
https://youtu.be/H8Ar19kSBjE

Got questions or office setup tips? Let me know!