Hey there. Thanks for tuning in. My name is Shleen Johnson. I'm super super pumped that you're here. I appreciate you so much

I know there's a cotrillion is that a number podcast for you to tune into and today's episode

While specifically I created it for parents. It's interesting today. I was in the airport and I got a text message from a friend of mine

Who doesn't have kids? She would like to have kids someday that she thinks that's in her future

Of course, I guess that's ultimately God's decision, but you know, she said I just listened to that IGTV you did about

What it means to be a working mom or a mom who's in business and it also have kids and I have to tell you was

Super helpful for me to think up through those things before we decide actually to try

So whether you have kids or not

If it's something you're considering doing I think you'll find this episode. I hope you'll find this episode helpful and

That's what we're going to talk about the challenges of being a working parent

Specifically owning a business and being a parent because it ain't easy y'all parenting in general is

a beast

Especially if you're trying to get it right. It's just so hard, but it's so incredibly rewarding

That's what we're talking about today on the Shleen show. Thanks for tuning in

Now before I start I just want to make sure I say this loud and clear

What you decide to do is entirely up to you

I am going to share with you my personal opinions some things I wish

Someone had said to me before I started on this journey

Now our kids are grown now. They're 20 and 23 and

I feel like we're still parenting in some regards. I'm still reading parenting books

In fact, I'm reading a parenting book right now. I highly recommend just because I find it very interesting and fascinating and at some point

I'm going to offer my kids advice and I still have friends who have young children and I think it's helpful because I have nieces and nephews and

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