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Show Notes:

Chris is an incredible woman.  She had a very successful career in the corporate world as a CPA and CVGA and helped form an exit planning and Mergers & Acquisitions firm.  She then became an entrepreneur who successfully built and sold multiple businesses.  She speaks internationally on exit planning and mergers and acquisitions, is an expert contributor for media outlets, a guest lecturer for Harvard University, and is a best-selling author.  She is also the mom of two incredible girls who are both thriving in their own right.  It was so fun to chat with her.  

There was so much wisdom shared in this episode that we decided to list some quotes below that really stuck out to us:

“Motherhood has some wins, some fails.  That’s just the cycle." 

“In my 20’s, I never thought I would have kids, then 6 months in, I was like…what have I done?”

“I entered entrepreneurship and I did it on my terms.” 

“I paid attention to what their interests were.”

“We paid attention to what she was good at.”

“I looked at my life as chapters.”

“I only did it when the kids were in school, or napping. That’s when I did it (business).” 

“I always knew I would have another chapter and pivot when they got older.” 

“Be clear, what do you want?” 

“Us moms, we anchor those households.”

“We all need space.”

“Having strong structures in the household was important to me.” 

“Failure is part of parenting.”

“Be comfortable with the uncomfortable.” 

“Sometimes quitting is the answer.”  

“Be curious and surround yourself with the right people.” 

“The harder I worked, the luckier I got.” 

“You decide to be a parent, you commit to being a parent.” 

“You have to be clear on how much of a side hustle you want.  How much time is it going to take?” 

“Don’t overextend yourself.  Then you can’t take care of your family.” 

Advice from Chris:

-Relax, you have everything it takes to be a good mom and have a good life.

-Be comfortable with the uncomfortable.

-The kids will be fine.  Let your kids have their journey.

-Guard your family like a lioness

-Create the family you want

How she was able to combat discouragement:

Going for a run

Keeping a gratitude journal

She had the support of girlfriends

She kept her circle small with people who could center her

Chris’ books: 

Master Your Exit Plan

7 Steps to Entrepreneurial Victory 

Recommendations from the show:

"We are the Dinosaurs" by Laurie Berkner

Podcast: The Mindset Mentor

Pfeffer on Power Podcast https://pfefferonpower.podbean.com/

10x is Easier than 2x by Dan Sullivan