Balancing Motherhood, Teaching, and Entrepreneurship with Erica Garcia

In this episode, Lindsay welcomes Erica Garcia, a math teacher, mother of four, and founder of Legacy of Presence. Erica’s inspiring journey offers a heartfelt glimpse into how she juggles full-time teaching, running a business, and motherhood while staying grounded in her mission of being a present and engaged parent.

If you’ve ever struggled with feeling overwhelmed by endless to-do lists or found yourself longing for more meaningful connections with your family, this episode is for you! Erica shares her personal experiences and actionable strategies to help you prioritize what matters most and create systems that empower both your family life and entrepreneurial journey.

In this episode, we’ll discuss:

1. The Importance of Being Present

Erica reflects on how quickly children grow and how true presence goes beyond physical availability to include mental and emotional attentiveness.

2. Creating Routines that Work for Your Family

Discover how intentional planning and streamlined routines—like morning systems—can reduce stress and create more time for what truly matters.

3. Grace Over Perfection

Erica reminds us that motherhood and entrepreneurship are journeys, not destinations. It’s okay to embrace imperfection and give yourself grace along the way.

4. The Power of Small, Intentional Actions

From finding 10 minutes for meaningful engagement with your kids to building routines that adapt to life’s seasons, Erica shows how even small steps can create lasting impact.

Connect with Erica:

• On Instagram: @LegacyofPresence (https://www.instagram.com/legacyofpresence)

• Explore resources and inspiration on her website: http://www.legacyofpresence.com

Connect with Lindsay:

• On Instagram: @lindsaybowden (https://www.instagram.com/lindsaybowden)

• On YouTube: @Lindsay.Bowden (https://www.youtube.com/@Lindsay.Bowden)

Tune in to this motivating and heartfelt conversation that will leave you feeling empowered to take charge of your time, your priorities, and your presence. Let’s build intentional systems and embrace the journey—one small step at a time!