107. War, Pregnancy, and Getting Back to Business After Life Derails You

Okay, I'm baaaaack! And before we get into it — yes, I know it's been a while. My last episode was February 10th. I came out of first trimester ready to go, launched the CMA Accelerator, and then on March 1st Israel and the US went to war with Iran. Schools shut down. My six kids were home for six weeks straight. We had sirens multiple times a day and multiple times a night, and every single one meant dropping everything, grabbing kids, and running to our safe room. I'm pregnant. I was carrying a baby and a toddler in the dark at 2am more times than I can count. It was a season. And my business felt it. But here's what I had to remind myself — and what I want you to hear if you've had a hard season too: getting out of business shape is not a moral failure. It just means you need to put in the reps again. And knowing what to do is not the same as doing it. In this episode I'm getting into what "day one energy" actually is, why experienced entrepreneurs lose it, and how to get it back without pretending you're starting from scratch. Because you're not. Here's what we cover: What it means to be "out of business shape" and why it happens to even the most experienced entrepreneurs The fitness analogy that completely reframed how I was thinking about this What "day one energy" is and why it's so magnetic — and what kills it over time Why sometimes knowing too much is actually what's blocking you (the yips are real) The exact scrappy-but-strategic plan I'm running right now to rebuild before baby number seven arrives Why starting again and starting over are completely different things Resources Mentioned: CEO Mom Diaries (free Telegram broadcast — behind the scenes in real time): https://yaelbendahan.com/diaries Ep 19. What I'd do if I had to start my online business from scratch  Mom-Viable Money Map audits: DM "MAP" on Instagram and I'll send you the link New summer sales prep package for coaches + service providers: DM "SUMMER" on Instagram LINKS 📈The CEO MOMS Growth Matrix - feeling stuck or plateaued at your current revenue? Snag your custom roadmap for sustainable growth from $0 to multi-6-figures in this FREE training! >>> yaelbendahan.com/matrix 🔥Join my FREE 3-Day Program, LEVERAGE - the process that’s creating multi 6 figure years working nap times and being a full time mama of 6. Claim your spot here >>> https://yaelbendahan.com/leveragepod 💰Offers in Your Pocket - 11 Offers You Can Pull Out of Your Pocket and Sell This Week! Only $9 - yaelbendahan.com/pocketoffers 💃 Apply for the CEO Mom Mastermind if you're ready to scale sustainably to $15-20K+ months. Read more about the mastermind here OR go straight to the application here. Want to chat about the mastermind before you join? DM me on Instagram - instagram.com/theyaelbendahan