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How to Start a Business as a Stay-at-Home Mum (Without Childcare or a 9–5 Routine) with Fiona Sim

Ever wondered how some mums manage to run a business with no childcare, no office and no real routine?

In this powerful episode of The Growth Addicts Podcast, Amanda sits down with Fiona Sim, a certified business strategist and home-educating mum of two, who teaches stay-at-home mums how to start and grow an online business around their lives, not the other way around.

Whether you’re a mum struggling to find time, thinking “there’s no way I could start a business right now,” or you’ve tried before and hit a wall—this episode is your permission slip to do things differently.

In this episode, we cover:

• Fiona’s unique business journey (including memory bears and sewing machines 🧵)
• The truth about launching a business with your kids around 24/7
• The START Framework Fiona uses to help mums go from overwhelmed to launching
• Tips for beating mum guilt, managing energy, and finding hidden time in your day
• Why childcare shouldn’t be a barrier to financial independence or fulfilment
• How to plan using a “pen & paper + sand timer” method that actually works
• The real talk around mum-life, home ed, and doing business in 10-minute bursts
• Practical strategies for overcoming overwhelm and procrastination (yes, even with toddlers climbing on you!)

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Connect with Fiona Sim:

• Instagram: @_fionasim
• Facebook Group: The Stay-at-Home Mums Business Hub

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