Ep 59: Identity, Grief & Motherhood: Navigating Business Growth Through Life Transitions

About this episode

Assia Mahmood shares her journey of navigating identity, grief, and motherhood while running her business, Windhaven Academy.

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever felt like your identity as a mom and your identity as a business owner were colliding—and you weren’t sure who you’d be on the other side? In this episode, Assia shares her journey of navigating identity, grief, and motherhood while running her business, Windhaven Academy. From buying a childcare center while pregnant to raising her children within its walls, Assia reflects on what it means when life and business evolve at the same time—and how to honor the grie...

People in this episode

Host: Assia Mahmood

Topics covered

• identity
• grief
• motherhood
• business growth
• life transitions

Keywords

• identity
• grief
• motherhood
• business
• life transitions
• entrepreneurship
• childcare

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Windhaven Academy

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