<p>What if the choices aren&#39;t just career woman or stay-at-home mom?</p><p>In this episode, I sit down with Anna Runyan, founder of Classy Career Girl, to talk about what she calls the &quot;third option&quot; creating a life and business that works with motherhood instead of competing against it.</p><p>We dive into Anna&#39;s unexpected homeschooling journey, how she built a successful business in small pockets of time, and why so many moms feel pressure to choose between professional success and being present with their families.</p><p>If you&#39;ve ever felt torn between your ambitions and motherhood, this conversation will challenge the idea that you have to pick one or the other.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Takeaway</strong></p><p>You don&#39;t need more hours in the day, you need clarity on what matters most. Whether you&#39;re homeschooling, working a traditional job, running a business, or doing a combination of all three, small intentional actions taken consistently can create a life that aligns with your values.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Connect With Anna</strong></p><p>Find Anna and learn more about her work at the Classy Career Girl community, where she helps women build businesses and careers that fit the life they want to create.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Connect With 9 to 5 Mom With a Pod</strong></p><p>If this episode resonated with you, share it with another mom who feels caught between her ambitions and motherhood. Your next step doesn&#39;t have to be choosing one over the other—it might just be creating your own third option. 🎙️💜</p>