My Maternity Leave Didn’t Go As Planned…

I planned a 3-month maternity leave. That was the intention. Snuggle my new baby girl, soak up the sweet chaos of having two little ones, and then step right back into business like I never left.

Instead? Six months later, I'm only just resurfacing.

This isn't the story I thought I'd be telling. But it's the one I need to tell—because if you're navigating motherhood, business, and a thousand invisible pressures, maybe it's your story too.

The Unexpected Pause That Changed Everything

In early spring, we welcomed baby Karsyn to our family. Her arrival was beautiful, emotional, and deeply grounding. But almost immediately, life cracked wide open.

I found myself:

• Raising my newborn while also trying to meet the needs of my almost three-year-old.
• Wrestling with the relationship shifts that come with adding another human to an already stretched-thin household.
• Becoming the emotional anchor for my mom as she began her cancer treatment journey, which included travel to Houston, Texas for care.
• Facing a sudden financial shift that knocked the breath out of me.

There were nights I held Karsyn in one arm, scrolling my notes app with the other, whispering ideas in the dark—just to remember who I was outside of "mom."

I didn't just pause my business. I questioned if I wanted to keep going at all.

Letting It All Burn (on Purpose)

In that stillness, I gave myself permission to tear it all down. Not in a dramatic "burn it to the ground" way, but in the sacred, intentional kind of way.

The kind of burning that clears space. That makes room for something better.

I asked myself hard questions:

Who do I really want to help?

What kind of life am I designing around my business?

What do I refuse to compromise on anymore?

And through all that soul searching (and sleeplessness), something clicked.

I’m Not Rebuilding. I’m Reinventing.

I didn’t come back to business with a new planner or a polished strategy. I came back with a mission.

To help CEO mamas ditch money chaos and create lasting financial clarity through my Deeper Than Profits Method.

It’s honest. It’s practical. It’s built for real life.

And it’s rooted in everything I had to walk through to get here.

Because the truth is: Whether you're just starting out or already at $10K months, money confusion doesn’t magically disappear. It lingers in the background, quietly draining your focus, your confidence, and your capacity.

But it doesn’t have to.

What’s New and What’s Coming (Spoiler: I’m SO Excited)

While I was away, I did more than reflect. I created.

Here’s what I’ve been building behind the scenes:

A crystal-clear signature method that walks you through the four phases: Face It, Fix It, Fuel It, and Free It.

A reimagined offer suite to meet you wherever you are (DIY, supported, or fully done-for-you bookkeeping)

New free resources (lead magnets coming in hot!) that will help you feel clear and in control, even on your busiest days.

This time, I’m not here to teach theory. I’m here to show you what works when life is lifing, and you still want your business to support your life—not consume it.

Why This Matters (and Why I’m Sharing It)

If you’ve felt like:

• You’re drowning in financial fog
• You’re stretched between clients, kids, and chaos
• You’ve lost yourself inside your own business

You’re not alone.

This season cracked me open in ways I didn’t expect. But in doing so, it revealed exactly what I want next:

A simple, sustainable business. Financial clarity without the mental overload. Systems that work while I care for my babies.

I believe it’s possible for you too.

Whether you're starting from zero or scaling past six figures, my goal is to help you:

• Face the facts (without shame)
• Fix your foundation
• Fuel your momentum
• Free your focus

The Deeper Than Profits Method isn’t just a framework. It’s a lifeline—and it’s ready for you.

Ready to come with me?

I’ll be rolling out the new offers and free tools over the coming weeks. If you want to be the first to know, hop on my email list or come say hi on Instagram. Let’s build something that lasts.

Because you deserve a business that fuels your life. Not the other way around.

Here are the links to my current freebies, but you better get them quick. They won’t be around for long. They’ll come back bigger & better than before but for now, they help you with quick wins & show you the value of clear finances.

From Chaos to Confidence: A CEO Mom’s Financial Reset (a 5-day email series)

Xero Beginner's Guide (set up your accounting software the RIGHT way)

What No One Tells You About Bookkeeping (a mini-course highlighting the value of bookkeeping)

Until Next Time,

Kiera