About this episode

Mazi Smazi shares her empowering journey of balancing motherhood and entrepreneurship, including her surprise six-month pregnancy and the integration of her daughter into her creative work.

Most creative moms juggle the chaos of motherhood and entrepreneurship, often feeling overwhelmed and isolated. Mazi Smazi, a multidisciplinary artist and new mother, shares her raw, empowering journey of scaling her creative business while navigating pregnancy, postpartum, and building community—often with her daughter right by her side. Her story could change everything you think about balancing motherhood and your passion. In this episode, Mazi opens up about transitioning from a global dance career to founding Smazi Studios, a visual storytelling powerhouse rooted in culture and self-expression. You’ll discover how she nurtures her craft while managing the unpredictable realities of motherhood—from her surprise six-month pregnancy to integrating her daughter into every shoot and project. Her honesty about the emotional rollercoaster, body changes, and reliance on community offers a blueprint for resilience and authenticity. Mazi shares actionable insights on setting boundaries, creating flexible workflows, and maintaining your identity as a creative and a mother. We break down practical tips for bringing your child into your work without guilt—from managing client…

People in this episode

Host: Bee Trofort-Wilson

Guest: Mazi Smazi

Topics covered

• motherhood
• entrepreneurship
• creative business
• pregnancy
• postpartum
• community building

Keywords

• motherhood
• entrepreneurship
• creative business
• pregnancy
• postpartum
• community
• work-life balance
• self-expression
• resilience

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Smazi Studios

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