Running Multiple Businesses While Homeschooling: One Mom’s Path to Finding Calm in the Chaos
Ever found yourself staring at your to-do list at 11 PM, desperate to get time back in your schedule? That was exactly where Cathleen Thomas found herself – drowning in endless tasks, missing precious moments with her family, and feeling like she was constantly running behind.
This isn’t just another story about time management. It’s a powerful testament to what happens when a driven mom realizes that being Superwoman isn’t the answer – having the right blueprint is.
Her journey is remarkable because it starts in a place many of us know too well. If you’re a mom entrepreneur staring at an endless to-do list, trying to squeeze business tasks between homeschool lessons and family time, you’re about to see exactly how one mom of three went from drowning in her daily schedule to running two businesses with a sense of calm and purpose.
When Cathleen Thomas first reached out to me, she was juggling more than most would attempt – three kids, two businesses, and endless decisions about what needed her attention first.
As the creative force behind Olive Groove Life, she split her energy between running a Christian clothing store and creating digital art prints for Christian moms. During our first connection call, listening to her describe her daily juggle, I knew the Biz Mom Balance Blueprint could be exactly what she needed.
She was intrigued and wanted to know more to get time back in her schedule.
I gave her all the details and she was in! She knew that I got alot done in my business as a mama of 1 and how my training as a psychiatrist and coach helped me with this. She also saw that I’m reliable and care deeply about my clients.. With this in mind, Cathleen started working with me.
Cathleen was a busy mom. She was homeschooling her kids, actively involved with taking care of her loved ones and running 2 businesses at the same time. She had a lot on her plate and didn’t know what needed to get done first.
“Before joining Biz Mom Balance Blueprint, I was drowning in a never-ending to-do list, constantly running behind, and stuck in a cycle of stress and isolation. I didn’t fully grasp how overwhelmed I felt until I started working with Celia. I remember telling her, ‘I have this endless list of tasks, and I just don’t have enough time in the day. I didn’t realize how stressed and isolated I felt until we started working together.”
Those words from Cathleen captured exactly what I saw when she first reached out – a mom drowning in the daily juggle of homeschooling three kids while running two businesses. Between managing her Christian clothing store and creating digital art prints for Olive Groove Life, every day felt like a race against time. That’s when we began her journey through the PEACE method.
In our PREPARE phase, that first call was eye-opening. As Cathleen described her packed days, we discovered hidden pockets of time she hadn’t even noticed. We crafted a custom schedule that actually reflected her reality – not some idealistic version of what her day ‘should’ look like.
The EXECUTE phase revealed the power of honest feedback. When Cathleen excitedly shared plans for a new holiday project, I gently but firmly shook my head. ‘No, I don’t think you should do that. You’ve got enough on your plate.’ Her relief was almost palpable – finally, someone who could help her see her commitments objectively.
What made this transformation possible was our unique way of staying connected. Despite being in different time zones, Cathleen could send me a quick Voxer message while in between homeschooling her kids or doing errands.
Whether she needed quick feedback on a business decision or wanted to talk through a scheduling challenge, she had support right in her pocket. Sometimes she’d message me during her morning routine, and I’d respond during my afternoon break (nap time) – allowing us to connect in the natural pauses of our busy mom schedules.
During the ANALYZE phase, we had a breakthrough moment. Cathleen started finding pockets of time between homeschool lessons that became perfect for focused business tasks. ‘It’s like you helped me take off my fairy tale hat where I’m Superwoman, put the crown to the side, and get real,’ she shared, laughing.
The CULTIVATE phase brought another level of transformation. One evening, through a heartfelt chat, Cathleen reflected, ‘When I’m clear about things, I get more confidence about what I’m doing. And then when I get that confidence, I feel a sense of calm that when I start moving, my foundation’s gonna be really solid.’ We were fine-tuning not just her schedule, but her entire approach to balancing business and family life.
In the ESTABLISH phase, our Voxer connection became even more valuable. Whether Cathleen was messaging between errands or during her designated business hours, she had continuous support to maintain her new rhythm. This ongoing communication helped her navigate challenges without losing momentum.
The result? Cathleen found her sweet spot between productivity and peace. She wasn’t just managing her businesses anymore – she was gaining in momentum while being present for her family. And thanks to our flexible communication through Voxer, she never had to choose between getting support and maintaining the balanced life we’d worked so hard to create.
What truly stood out was watching Cathleen get time back in her schedule by working smarter, not harder.
When I’d remind her, ‘You’ve got this. You know your business better than anyone,’ it wasn’t about empty encouragement. It was about helping her recognize and trust her own instincts in using those precious pockets of time effectively.
By the program’s end, Cathleen had gained something far more valuable than just practical skills. ‘I now have a plan and a sense of calm about what to do next,’ she shared. ‘Having someone else look over your day-to-day and your to-do list is a great concept and time well spent – yes, you can quote me on that!’
From her own journey, Cathleen offers these words to other moms feeling overwhelmed: ‘If you’re a mom who’s constantly juggling a million things, feeling like you’re barely keeping your head above water in your business and family life, I’ve been there. That’s exactly where I was before I found Biz Mom Balance Blueprint. This isn’t just another time management program – it’s a total game-changer in how you approach your day-to-day life.’
She describes our work together as having that wise friend who sees through the chaos, calls you out on your Superwoman complex (guilty as charged!), and then rolls up her sleeves to help you find real, doable solutions. Because it’s not just about being told to ‘do less’ or ‘prioritize’ – it’s about having someone show you how, step by step, in a way that actually works for your unique situation.
At the end of our time working together, Cathleen had transformed from a mom lying awake at night worrying about her endless to-do list to a confident business owner who had gotten her time back. She discovered that success wasn’t about doing more – it was about finding and maximizing those valuable pockets of time throughout her day.
She started where many of us find ourselves: drowning in the daily juggle of homeschooling three kids while running two businesses, feeling isolated and overwhelmed. Through our work together, using the PEACE method and staying connected through a blend of Zoom calls and quick Voxer check-ins, she discovered a new way of approaching both her business and family life.
Now, Cathleen runs her Christian clothing store and digital art prints business with a sense of calm purpose. Her kids notice she’s happier, her marriage is stronger, and she makes decisions with confidence – all while growing her businesses in a way that feels sustainable and fulfilling.
Your journey to finding this same sense of purpose and control doesn’t have to take years of trial and error.
Ready to transform your daily juggle into a purposeful journey?
Let’s work together to create a life where your business grows and your family flourishes – without the constant overwhelm. As Cathleen shares, ‘Working with Celia, I went from feeling constantly overwhelmed to feeling in control and purposeful. I’m not exaggerating when I say it’s transformed how I run my business and show up for my family. If you’re tired of feeling stretched thin and ready for a change, give Biz Mom Balance Blueprint a shot. Trust me, your future self (and your family) will thank you!‘
