Feb 19 2025 43 mins
Building a business is one thing—doing it while navigating pregnancy and motherhood is another. In this episode of The Dietitian Success Podcast, I sit down with dietitian and entrepreneur Olivia Cupido to chat about the realities of growing a business while raising a family.
Olivia shares:
- How she started and scaled her private practice (and why she ditched one-off sessions for packages)
- The unexpected challenges of working through pregnancy—and the moment she realized she had to slow down
- How she structured her maternity leave and came back stronger than ever
- The biggest mindset shift she had to make when balancing motherhood and entrepreneurship
- Why setting work-life boundaries has been a game-changer for her business and family
If you're an entrepreneur (or future entrepreneur!) wondering how to juggle business and motherhood—or just want a candid, inspiring conversation—this episode is a must-listen!
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Transcript Summary:
[00:00:00] Introduction
[00:01:00] Olivia’s Background & Dietitian Journey
[00:04:00] Starting a Private Practice
[00:07:00] Early Days of Business Growth
[00:09:00] Structuring Offers & Pricing Changes
[00:12:00] Marketing & Client Referrals
[00:17:00] Motherhood & Business Changes
[00:22:00] Navigating Identity Shifts as a Mom & Entrepreneur
[00:27:00] Setting Boundaries with Clients
[00:29:00] Pregnancy with Second Child & Business Adjustments
[00:36:00] Biggest Challenge of Motherhood & Business