If you are pregnant or about to embark on your postpartum journey, I’d love to hear from you. Please share in the comments! We need more of that. I needed it! Still need it.
AA was a game changer for me! It helped me turn my 8 years of motherhood and its challenges into a set of evolving tools that I've added to my course. This really motivates me to continue sharing my journey!
Also, THANK YOU for the message that you get to still be excited about other things besides being a mom, once you're a mom. I've been so scared to lose myself in the journey of motherhood.
This came up for me at the perfect time. I’ve been so nervous to start a family because I feel like I would have to “leave my business” and choose one over the other. It’s so encouraging to know I can do both, and it’s possible❤️ thank you for voicing this
Right!! I had my dance and Pilates studio when I was hapai and then had my daughter. I wore her to Bootcamp’s and the. Resented my studio cuz it was taking time away from the most important thing in my life at that time. For my daughter I knew I had to BE the role model because the kids learn from our actions not words. AND Looking back… female brain in infants to 3yrs absorbs the central nervous system of their mama or female care giver… I saw the stress I embodied translated to her. And that was when I went on my transformational Journey into meditation, behavior change specialist and most of all… feminine. Embodiment and allowing myself permission to take care and make space for me- because that will ensure she does the same when/if she’s a mama. And it’s THAT journey that I desire to create into a course with AA. 🙏🏽🙌🏽 working on the means to do so. Now a single mama it’s still a struggle and YOU have helped me to see I CAN level up and NOT give away time raising my two kids. ❤❤❤
Single mom of 4 and I can tell you it is a tough road (with or without partner). I’m not my own business owner (yet) as life threw many lemons and I drank the lemonade for too long, lol. But, leaving a toxic relationship and starting over I am doing what I can with what I have and that’s in every sense of the word. With my time, money, attention, mental health and of course my kids’ needs. But I haven’t given up on entrepreneurship. Just riding out the time until my youngest kiddos can be left alone for longer periods of time. This momma will rise!!
👌 Currently I get not enough work done when my babies sleep (2 and 5) I get up as early as I can manage, 4 am when things go to plan and as late as 6 am when things don't 😑 I'm looking forward to January when my youngest starts nursery. Fifteen hours!!! Childless 🤪😔😉🤯 Good luck to you and well done for what you are managing and your patience 🥂
Becoming a mom makes your life and brain do a 180. Everything gets thrown into the air and then sloooowly settles into its new space. As a mom of a 4 and 7 year old, I'm so glad you took the time you needed. Post partum is NO JOKE, and 4 months is still beautifully brutal (4 month sleep regression 😭). I'm so excited to continue following you and your business from this new space in your life. Welcome back!
Welcome back, Sunny! I am with you ❤ Congratulations for your little girl 🎉😊 I am a mum of 3, part time nurse, with endometriosis and chronic pain and I am part of the AA family! With Sunny's program I was able to launch my online course and my business. Thank you Sunny! I hope this helps 😘
Absolutely agree. The fear of the unknown while pregnant was overwhelming. My 4-month maternity leave taught me to trust in my business, processes and team more than EVER. Because things went better than I could have expected, and I needed that time off more than I could have known (after an emergency c-section and a 2 week recovery period in the hospital). I'm SO beyond grateful for this business more than ever.
Congratulations!! You’re so right about how no one tells you how hard it is to be a mom - I think it’s because there’s really no words for it. The only way to truly know is to be one. I’m 5.5 years in to motherhood and it’s only slightly easier because he sleeps for longer more frequently! I needed to hear that part you shared about being on your own timeline. I often struggle with feeling behind - “Why didn’t I figure out how to run a business Before I had a baby??!!” Becoming a primary caretaker at the same time as creating a sustainable business (and without much support) is taking a long time. I’m in it for the long haul and I’m committed and taking my baby steps. I just need to celebrate more often! Today I’m celebrating the fact that my son is finally wearing a newer pair of sneakers today (his worn-in comfy ones are falling apart and he’s been Very resistant to an upgrade). This is just a tiny example of where so much of my energy goes to 😅. You are light years ahead of so many new anxious moms even with your BS detector already turned on only 4 months in. That’s awesome 🤩 Sending love and well-wishes for your postpartum journey!
Hardest best thing ever. So true😂💗 Thank you Sunny. Motherhood is a pillar of humanity. The amount of emotional work required to bring emotionally sound humans into the world is insane. We carry a great responsibility as it is and to add running a household and a business to this great work, it quickly seems close to impossible. It's sad to think how Motherhood has become severely distorted, undervalued, judged and unseen. Thank you for bringing it to light. Self love and self care are golden keys to make it manageable somehow, specially for those who take on the great task alone. I wish you strength, peace and support on this journey. Thank you for being a light to others.
Eight months!!! Wow, if it’s any comfort. I didn’t notice. Everything seemed to continue seamlessly. So well done, and of course, congratulations on your new bubba.
Welcome back, Sunny. I have been thinking about you these last few months. I also had a July baby 2 years ago and it's HARRRRRRRD to be a working mama. Thanks for the work that you do to inspire women everywhere.
Congratulations, Sunny and your family.. I'm a mommy of a 9 year old boy, 4 dogs, 2 birds, and I have Cerebral Palsy and arthritis. I do my life everyday, not always I would like... But we always play, and cuddy with each other. Enjoy your little family and play!!!!!!!!!!!!
🌞Oh my Gosh Sunny! The BIGGEST CONGRATULATIONS and THANK-YOU! 💖It's been many years since my post-partum time (they are 21 & 19 now) but what you said really resonated so true! The BEST TIP I ever got when I had my children was to just go with what works for you. When people give you advice (all the conflicting, yet well-meaning advice) Simply say something like, "Thank-you, what a great suggestion, I'll keep that in mind." and then just go with what works for you. That way they feel heard, and you will still be honouring you. Once they feel heard, they will stop pushing it on you. I hope that helps. I love and honour you Sunny and am so beyond happy for you. What a blessed little girl to have you as her mommy. Sending you the BIGGEST HUGS! 🤗
Thank you for mentioning that you are in a privileged position. But I believe most of us know and appreciate how hard you've worked to get there. I just wish I could make it happen for me and my family. Congratulations and may God continue to Bless you and your family:)💖!!!
Deep respect Sunny. Your perspective is incredibly mature and I wish to validate, CORRECT! I love the work you do with your company, but I am more grateful for the example you are being to so many women, yes, but men as well in these vulnerable things you share. Men need to understand these things (understatement). No one has it all together. As a 66 year old man (married for 42 years, 2 amazing adult children and papa of 2 grandsons), it is a blessing that you have and are learning (and being) so much in your young years. You will continue to be a blessing to so many for years to come. Finally, 2024 is when I will be getting back to my AA work that I had to put on pause to get more productive with real estate but my desire to complete my AA work has only grown. Thank you and bless you and AA!
Wow. I was wondering how things were going. So happy you were able to take all that time off and enjoy your new babe!! Congrats. Yeah, the mom pressure is off the charts. Ya gotta let it slide because you honestly can't win. Just do you as you do!! xoxo
Congratulations on your new addition to the family! You deserve to take time for yourself and your family. By what I've seen you have built your business in such a way that allows you to take the time for your family and still let your business be there and grow. It's important to do the self care after having your. baby girl. All the best to your and your family!
I 100% struggle with this!!!! Thank you for your video! My 5th baby is 18 mo & I have still not mastered how to do both. I focus on business & ignore the kids or ignore business & focus on kids. I’m excited to hear your insights as you continue on this journey of motherhood. You are doing amazing!!!
YESSS! Love the empowerment of mama entreprenuers coming back. We need to support each other because a lot of people just don't get it. My fave thing I heard from another mama creative was that sometimes in this season of life, working on our business IS self care. 9-5 people might not get that, but having solo time to create helps my mental health a lot and makes me a happier mom!
Welcome back! I truly think we are shaped in a way to think we can’t have it all as moms. It’s total bs! I’m a single mom with a baby and toddler and working in corporate. Starting my own business now (even though I have no clue what I’m doing) and am more excited than ever to do the damn thing! It’s hard and time is not my friend but my kids will grow up seeing mama can do both, raising them and having her own business to pass on to them one day. Thank you for the encouragement Sunny! I hope your PP journey is going smoother bc I know how difficult newborn phase can be. Especially with colicy babies. Most people ask how baby is doing but forget to ask how mom is doing. Definitely is the hardest/best thing ever. ❤
Thank you so much. This was so powerful at 8:30 AM. Much love and light year away. Blessings on your beautiful new edition. Thank you for being transparent. God is pleased. Blessings on your marriage. I love this I love you.
Congratulations Sunny!! Thank you for your honesty. Take care of you and your baby girl!! You will never regret the time you spend with your little one. Trust your instinct and make the adjustments. Give yourself grace and release the guilt. Babies don’t come with manuals. As baby grows, so will you in so many ways. You got this girl!!!
Congrats! What you share in this video is exactly what I teach : productivity with self are being the top priority. And I’ve been told and refuse to believe that we can’t have careers and be great parents. My time with my son is focused on him. And my career continues to grow, opened a small CPA practice on top of that and am coaching on top of that too. So YES- we can have both career (and own businesses) and be a great parent! Also- love your course!
Congratulations on welcoming an earth angel and being the bravest. Having you on my #1 Lifestyle and Happiness Podcast as a special guest for the holiday season will be a pleasure. Enjoy the journey. :)
@@SunnyLenarduzzi thank you for your reply. If you are interested to share your valuable thoughts, ideas and stories to inspire the world then please let me know where to send you podcast interview invitations details? Thank you 😊
Such a great video, Sunny, because it’s raw and real. Your journey of motherhood has brought out the absolute best in you. God bless you all and protect this new little one ❤
CONGRATS and Welcome Back Sunny! You look fabulous and are a great Mom! Like you said, you brought a human being into this world! As a man, I really appreciated this...for my wife when we have children as well as your comments on entrepreneurship. Thank you, I still think you're RockStar and am sure I'm not alone in that assessment! 🤘🏻😎⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Welcome back! Your confidence resonates across all aspects of your life, your entrepreneurship, your personality, your being a dog mom, your relationship, and now being the greatest mom in the world. It's a privilege to know you in person and work with someone as remarkable as you. Wishing you all the best on this incredible journey of motherhood ahead!
Congratulations on the birth of your daughter. Very happy for you. I am sure this video will help Mothers trying to figure out this new amazing journey while in business.
I resonate with this message so much!!! I’m 22 months postpartum so it’s been a bit but I still feel so confused and guilty about loving what I do but also wanting to be a mom. Thank you sunny!!!! Congrats on your beautiful baby girl
Welcome back, Mama! There is so much judgement in motherhood and I'm over it. You're doing an amazing job and you do what's best for you and your family and judgey judgey people can take a hike!
Thanks for sharing this Sunny. We need more real talk like this in the world 💙 it’s so hard to know what motherhood is like until you’re in it! But you said it beautifully. So happy you took the space you wanted/needed and I’m also so happy to see you back in a business you love. It’s POSSIBLE to build the life you want if you do it intentionally (and efficiently😉)! Whether you’re right at the beginning or just had your last baby like I did when I started, Sunnys model is amazing for building a profitable and PEACEFUL to run business that also serves people in a big way. You really won’t find that anywhere else.
Sunny we truly need more of these honest thoughts ❤ You are a champion and now you discovered the space in your heart that you didn’t know existed❤ Really want to join your AA program, will reach out to your team! Hugs from Germany
Thank you so much! We would love to speak to you when you are ready. You can book a time to chat with one of our team members here :): sunnylenarduzzi.lpages.co/authority-accelerator-2019-redesign/
So happy for you Sunny! Have been watching your channel for years, and I'm always so inspired by all your achievements, professional and personal ❤ You also always have a gift of posting videos that happen to answer exactly the question I've been worrying about that week, and this was no exception!
Sunny, you made me cry ! Congratulations and thank you for being so authentic!!! Thank you for this huge true message. I am currently a mom of an 11 and 3 year old and have been an entrepreneur for 4 years now. I am now rethinking my activity and you and your team could definitely be of a lot of help. See you soon then !
Thank you for your vulnerability and honesty Sunny! As a single mom of 4 who has to work to earn a living while I'm working on my dream, I don't mind hard work. I actually enjoy it. But a lot of times I feel spread really thin. Your honesty about the difficulty helped me feel less like a failure.
Guess this May sound mysogynistic or whatever. But Sonny has never been as Sunny and beautiful as now that She became a mother. Being a mother Is in itself a business tbh, & there Is no Better business for a woman than that of raising great & successful family 🔥
I so appreciate your honesty on all of this! I am 41 and finally ready to bring a child into this world, and intend to hold the "and" (both business and a baby) and I mega appreciate how real you've been about your journey!!!
Welcome back, mama!! I’m an entrepreneur and I’m almost 11 weeks postpartum! I have also taken a maternity leave, and it was challenging because I’m a one woman show. But I don’t regret it one bit! I’m not fully back into work yet, and your encouragement gives me so much hope for focusing on my baby and my career. It’s SO nerve wracking while pregnant and postpartum to get the questions with a judgey undertone about how you’ll manage it all. There were lots of “I don’t knows” along the way, but that’s ok! We’re out here making it happen! ☺️
@@SunnyLenarduzzi you’re welcome! I wanted to say my mom was a career woman in the 60’s - 90’s when most women still weren’t. She was also working on her masters and doctorate in that timeframe. She was a powerhouse raising four daughters with a difficult husband. As her daughter I am so grateful she did ALL of that and more. She inspired me and made me into the doctor, author, speakers, and entrepreneur I am today. I hear your challenges and I know your passionate spirit and big heart will prevail always. You inspire me! Thanks for being my coach! Welcoming your amazing baby to this world. Lucky one!
So glad you're back, Sunny! Connecting with other moms and parents has been a game changer for me. It's awesome to have people who get what you're going through. Also, eff those judgemental people. Unfortunately, they don't go away, but I've gotten good at ignoring them!
OMG!! Sunny, I wondered where you went! Congratulations on your baby girl! I can't believe it's been that long since we "met" your husband! I'm so happy for you!! 🥰❤🧡💛💜💙💚🥰 Boy, you and Cathrin Manning both have had a similar AMAZING year!! Regarding the whole work and motherhood topic, I LOVE how your generation is doing things YOUR OWN WAY! Times are changing for the better. I'm not a mother. I came out as lesbian at age 16, in 1984 in Amarillo Texas and let me tell you THAT was hard! I never had children although my ex and I almost adopted. But I've been with a partner who is a mother so I agree with you that mothers are MIRACULOUS. Re the business side of things, I'm 55 and I always wanted to have a business, even as an elementary school child but there was simply no way to do it unless you came from money or from a family who already had a business. So I went to college and studied biology and environmental studies (which is my passion aside from business). But in 1999, when I realized that the WWW was going to change the world, I became incredibly passionate about that because I knew that, ANYONE, ANYWHERE in the world would finally be able to start a business. It was a miracle really! I have been incredibly passionate about the web ever since and it has been wonderful watching all you young folks doing it and being such a success! It makes me so joyful! It brings tears to my eyes sometimes to see you all succeeding like has never before been possible. It makes me sad a little at the opportunities that our generation didn't have but at least we can do it now and I am working on my own online business too and I LOVE it! People are so much more free now. Anyway, thank you for this video, letting us know how you're doing. And, I'm looking forward to your videos whenever you decide to make them. Take good care!
Hi Sunny it's soooo amazing to have you back😀. Big congrats on your beautiful baby girl, I feel so blessed that you have become a mama, cause you can serve your clients even higher, stronger and better🥰 I'm a mom of 4 and I'm looking on how to launch without burnout. One of your clients Chanel Hogue with 3 children once mentioned in the The Authority Accelerator Reviews, that after she had her 3rd child, she had to make her own version of launching since the version in the AA was too stressful. Is it possible to know more on how Chanel Hogue makes her launches differently after having her 3rd child, cause it truly speaks to my heart? Many thanks and wish you all the best Susanne in Denmark - Scandinavia.
Hey, Susanne - to clarify, Chanel is a member of the AA and simplified her business away from the launch model! I'd revisit her story here: ua-cam.com/video/_zvbH-SqD1o/v-deo.html
Thank you for making this video Sunny! I just had my first baby in early 2023 too and I resonated with so much of what you said. I had to take a long step back from my business (it's doing fine) and embrace motherhood. I've felt the lowest lows as well as my highest highest over the last 8 months. Despite the nights of crying and second-guessing, I still wouldn't change a thing. ❤ Have you ever read Work, Parent, Thrive? The author talks about a concept called Work Life Fulfillment that I absolutely love. Sending you and your little one lots of love, Momma ❤❤❤
You are one beautiful person, Sunny. Your name is exactly who you are. I am glad you shared this message, I'm glad you know you can do it all, and I'm glad you and baby are doing alright.
Love this video. I couldn’t hold my tears. I’ve been trying to get pregnant and this video gave me some hope. I also been trying to build my business and it’s very hard go through this journey thinking in both things (baby and business) thanks for sharing this with us! Congratulations for your baby!
Not me in tears 17 mins in lol I'm definitely more "soft" post partum and still 17 months later navigating how to build moving forward. So grateful for you.
I just want to give you the most enormous warmest HEALING HUG!! I feel you Sunny I literally empathically feel all your emotion ebbs right now. Welcome to mommy hood and more importantly congratulations 🍾 🥂💗 and yes #iykyk
Congratulations Sunny! It pisses me off that people ask me where my daughter is while I'm working on my business (which I love) but they NEVER ask my husband that.
Thank you so much, Sunny. I'm 8 months into being a mom and running a business and this is what I have been missing. Thank you for reminding me it's ok to do both and want both. You are amazing
Congratulation ❤ I wish you for the future of your little family all the best and much luck 🍀 and happiness ❤❤❤ I’m happy to see you again onlin 😊greetings from Switzerland
Thanks so much for updating us on your journey. You are such an inspiration! So much of our depression or anxiety is about fear of financial success when the key is being at peace with where we are no matter what. There are millions of women who get pregnant and have so many financial fears that they feel the only option is to terminate a pregnancy. I did that and have lived with the grief for over 40 years. Now I know that I had everything I needed even way back, then having overcome alcohol and drug addiction, and so many other things that I could have generated millions had I believed in myself and understood what God had created me to be and do with his help. We need each other to succeed in fulfilling our God-given purpose. And we need to understand that those who have been put in front of us like you Sunny are there to help us in that journey. I can help those struggling with addiction or post abortions stress, which is really postpartum depression as well. We just need to find each other to get well and be successful and at peace. Thank you for your transparency… we are blessed to have you in this world!
Oh my goodness this is the best video ever! Sunny you're amazing to go against the grain of society's norms and expectations of us Mums. I have 4 under 7's with my husband and run a training and consulting company online. I totally agree that if you set up the right systems and assets you CAN do both and do both well. This is what I'm in the process of doing now. Even in the home, the better your business does the more you can invest in help at home such as cleaners and childcare etc....Spending time with your little ones is a blessing and should not be undermined. At the same time, we as women still have dreams and ambition when we become Mums! By the way, it gets MUCH easier after 6 months when baby will be sleeping through the night and you will have less hormones flying around! 🥰
Continuing my binge viewing of your rich wisdom shared...being a male and with no family i am the mother i never had. In hearing your words, Feeling the Joy and pain of your path and that of Mothers through out time (not his-story) i Know within me i Am Loved. And Love able. In witnessing You shows me The Way to allow my Self the freedom to Be me. In so Be ing i Am inspired Be -ing in my power with nurturing, compassionate gratitude to seek my truth through your advice and your example to bring in to this world the gift of Be- ing me. i Know we are one and as such you are me so thank You for Being all you Be. i See i am able to bring into this world my gift to the 7th generation in assisting their ancestors now. Thank you Sunny and A.A. team! Peace...in
@SUNNY!!!! ❤️💖🎊🌻 Darling Sunny, congratulations on your bundle of joy!!! I’ve been following your work for a couple of years and did a couple calls with your lovely team. I am so very happy for you! This is a new chapter, and if there’s someone who can do it amazingly, it’s you! You will blaze a path! If there’s anything I can help support you with, please reach out - it will be my pleasure! I’m a mum, a biz, and a Functional Med health coach for entrepreneurs and visionaries who lead a unique life and therefore have unique demands - so I completely get it! Happy to lift you and mothers and each other up ❤
Hard lol like best thing ever and HARD. Yes momma! We had twins and both worked. It’s still hard so way to go that you’ve set yourself up! I was sooo clise to investing in your programs :)) I can’t seem to niche and only teach one thing but I still love catching you from time to time! Congratulations!!!
you are amazing!! Wow, twins! Want you to know that we support you in the niche process, I encourage you to apply again, would love to guide you on the journey!!
10000% so agree with you! I know moms who LOVE their jobs and were so excited to go back to work! Love that for them! I will be like you Sunny. One day I'll have kids and I love what I do!
I completely relate to this. With the birth of my 3 year old I felt constant mixed messaging that's actually led me as an artist to create art about the incredibly absurd expectations we place on moms. It was/is my way of coping. I'm also a teacher and part of AA and was happy to sign up when I did even though it meant you were away for a while because it really proved to me the whole premise of legacy and being able to build something sustainable.
If you are pregnant or about to embark on your postpartum journey, I’d love to hear from you. Please share in the comments! We need more of that. I needed it! Still need it.
AA was a game changer for me! It helped me turn my 8 years of motherhood and its challenges into a set of evolving tools that I've added to my course. This really motivates me to continue sharing my journey!
Find your tribe and love them hard! It takes a village. Never feel like you should be able to do all the things!
im 9ish week prenatal and on this business/youtube journey. Congrats on your baby Sunny! ::D :D
thank you, thats beautiful
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Also, THANK YOU for the message that you get to still be excited about other things besides being a mom, once you're a mom. I've been so scared to lose myself in the journey of motherhood.
This came up for me at the perfect time. I’ve been so nervous to start a family because I feel like I would have to “leave my business” and choose one over the other. It’s so encouraging to know I can do both, and it’s possible❤️ thank you for voicing this
My pleasure! You can absolutely do both 💛.
Right!! I had my dance and Pilates studio when I was hapai and then had my daughter. I wore her to Bootcamp’s and the. Resented my studio cuz it was taking time away from the most important thing in my life at that time.
For my daughter I knew I had to BE the role model because the kids learn from our actions not words.
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Looking back… female brain in infants to 3yrs absorbs the central nervous system of their mama or female care giver… I saw the stress I embodied translated to her. And that was when I went on my transformational
Journey into meditation, behavior change specialist and most of all… feminine. Embodiment and allowing myself permission to take care and make space for me- because that will ensure she does the same when/if she’s a mama. And it’s THAT journey that I desire to create into a course with AA. 🙏🏽🙌🏽 working on the means to do so. Now a single mama it’s still a struggle and YOU have helped me to see I CAN level up and NOT give away time raising my two kids. ❤❤❤
You've got this mama!
Single mom of 4 and I can tell you it is a tough road (with or without partner). I’m not my own business owner (yet) as life threw many lemons and I drank the lemonade for too long, lol. But, leaving a toxic relationship and starting over I am doing what I can with what I have and that’s in every sense of the word. With my time, money, attention, mental health and of course my kids’ needs. But I haven’t given up on entrepreneurship. Just riding out the time until my youngest kiddos can be left alone for longer periods of time. This momma will rise!!
You've got this!
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Currently I get not enough work done when my babies sleep (2 and 5)
I get up as early as I can manage, 4 am when things go to plan and as late as 6 am when things don't 😑
I'm looking forward to January when my youngest starts nursery.
Fifteen hours!!! Childless 🤪😔😉🤯
Good luck to you and well done for what you are managing and your patience 🥂
You look EXACTLY LIKE SUCCESS. CONGRATULATIONS 🙏🏽💖!!!
thank you for you soft strength ... you radiate Mom's LOVE
Thank you!
Becoming a mom makes your life and brain do a 180. Everything gets thrown into the air and then sloooowly settles into its new space. As a mom of a 4 and 7 year old, I'm so glad you took the time you needed. Post partum is NO JOKE, and 4 months is still beautifully brutal (4 month sleep regression 😭). I'm so excited to continue following you and your business from this new space in your life. Welcome back!
I hear you! Thank you for your kind words.
Welcome back, Sunny! I am with you ❤ Congratulations for your little girl 🎉😊
I am a mum of 3, part time nurse, with endometriosis and chronic pain and I am part of the AA family! With Sunny's program I was able to launch my online course and my business. Thank you Sunny! I hope this helps 😘
Awe. Thank you, Dina!
Congratulations 2 you 2 🥂
Absolutely agree. The fear of the unknown while pregnant was overwhelming. My 4-month maternity leave taught me to trust in my business, processes and team more than EVER. Because things went better than I could have expected, and I needed that time off more than I could have known (after an emergency c-section and a 2 week recovery period in the hospital). I'm SO beyond grateful for this business more than ever.
I can fully relate!
Congratulations!! You’re so right about how no one tells you how hard it is to be a mom - I think it’s because there’s really no words for it. The only way to truly know is to be one. I’m 5.5 years in to motherhood and it’s only slightly easier because he sleeps for longer more frequently! I needed to hear that part you shared about being on your own timeline. I often struggle with feeling behind - “Why didn’t I figure out how to run a business Before I had a baby??!!”
Becoming a primary caretaker at the same time as creating a sustainable business (and without much support) is taking a long time. I’m in it for the long haul and I’m committed and taking my baby steps. I just need to celebrate more often!
Today I’m celebrating the fact that my son is finally wearing a newer pair of sneakers today (his worn-in comfy ones are falling apart and he’s been Very resistant to an upgrade). This is just a tiny example of where so much of my energy goes to 😅.
You are light years ahead of so many new anxious moms even with your BS detector already turned on only 4 months in. That’s awesome 🤩
Sending love and well-wishes for your postpartum journey!
Thank you for the kind words of encouragement!
Hardest best thing ever. So true😂💗
Thank you Sunny.
Motherhood is a pillar of humanity. The amount of emotional work required to bring emotionally sound humans into the world is insane. We carry a great responsibility as it is and to add running a household and a business to this great work, it quickly seems close to impossible.
It's sad to think how Motherhood has become severely distorted, undervalued, judged and unseen. Thank you for bringing it to light.
Self love and self care are golden keys to make it manageable somehow, specially for those who take on the great task alone.
I wish you strength, peace and support on this journey.
Thank you for being a light to others.
Thank you! Same to you.
So glad you're back, Sunny! We missed you!
I've missed all of you!
You cry because you care. Being a mom is the most important role I’ve ever had. This is why you care. It changed me as well. Bless you for sharing.
Thank you!
Great video. Your vulnerability speaks volumes about your authenticity and the reality of the challenges women face.
I'm glad it was helpful!
Eight months!!! Wow, if it’s any comfort. I didn’t notice. Everything seemed to continue seamlessly. So well done, and of course, congratulations on your new bubba.
Thank you so much! ❤
Welcome back, Sunny. I have been thinking about you these last few months. I also had a July baby 2 years ago and it's HARRRRRRRD to be a working mama. Thanks for the work that you do to inspire women everywhere.
Oh wow! Thanks for sharing :).
Congratulations MAMA! Such a awesome video. Super proud of you!
Thank you so much!!
Congratulations, Sunny and your family.. I'm a mommy of a 9 year old boy, 4 dogs, 2 birds, and I have Cerebral Palsy and arthritis. I do my life everyday, not always I would like... But we always play, and cuddy with each other. Enjoy your little family and play!!!!!!!!!!!!
Glad to hear you are also soaking in the precious moments. Appreciate you!
🌞Oh my Gosh Sunny! The BIGGEST CONGRATULATIONS and THANK-YOU! 💖It's been many years since my post-partum time (they are 21 & 19 now) but what you said really resonated so true!
The BEST TIP I ever got when I had my children was to just go with what works for you. When people give you advice (all the conflicting, yet well-meaning advice) Simply say something like, "Thank-you, what a great suggestion, I'll keep that in mind." and then just go with what works for you. That way they feel heard, and you will still be honouring you. Once they feel heard, they will stop pushing it on you.
I hope that helps. I love and honour you Sunny and am so beyond happy for you. What a blessed little girl to have you as her mommy. Sending you the BIGGEST HUGS! 🤗
Much appreciated!
@@SunnyLenarduzzi 🤗🥰💖
Thank you for mentioning that you are in a privileged position.
But I believe most of us know and appreciate how hard you've worked to get there. I just wish I could make it happen for me and my family.
Congratulations and may God continue to Bless you and your family:)💖!!!
Thank you for the kind words!
@@SunnyLenarduzzi ANYTIME 😊 .
THANK YOU for the free ENCOURAGEMENT, INFORMATION and INSPIRATION 🙏🏽❤💕👑⭐💪🏾🔥🔥🔥.
Deep respect Sunny. Your perspective is incredibly mature and I wish to validate, CORRECT! I love the work you do with your company, but I am more grateful for the example you are being to so many women, yes, but men as well in these vulnerable things you share. Men need to understand these things (understatement). No one has it all together. As a 66 year old man (married for 42 years, 2 amazing adult children and papa of 2 grandsons), it is a blessing that you have and are learning (and being) so much in your young years. You will continue to be a blessing to so many for years to come. Finally, 2024 is when I will be getting back to my AA work that I had to put on pause to get more productive with real estate but my desire to complete my AA work has only grown. Thank you and bless you and AA!
Awe, thank you! Glad to hear you are prioritizing this work for yourself again.
Congrats and Happy Thanksgiving!
Same to you!
Sunny your the best Thanks you for for your help
thank you for being here!
Wow. I was wondering how things were going. So happy you were able to take all that time off and enjoy your new babe!! Congrats. Yeah, the mom pressure is off the charts. Ya gotta let it slide because you honestly can't win. Just do you as you do!! xoxo
Thank you!
Thank you, thank you ❤
Congratulations on your new addition to the family! You deserve to take time for yourself and your family. By what I've seen you have built your business in such a way that allows you to take the time for your family and still let your business be there and grow. It's important to do the self care after having your. baby girl. All the best to your and your family!
Thank you so much!
I 100% struggle with this!!!! Thank you for your video! My 5th baby is 18 mo & I have still not mastered how to do both. I focus on business & ignore the kids or ignore business & focus on kids. I’m excited to hear your insights as you continue on this journey of motherhood. You are doing amazing!!!
Thank you! Keep up the great work yourself.
YESSS! Love the empowerment of mama entreprenuers coming back. We need to support each other because a lot of people just don't get it. My fave thing I heard from another mama creative was that sometimes in this season of life, working on our business IS self care. 9-5 people might not get that, but having solo time to create helps my mental health a lot and makes me a happier mom!
Love this!
Congratulations, Sunny! Been waiting to hear. I had eight of them and it was where I grew best.
So happy for you.
Oh wow! Thank you :).
🎉🎉🎉🎉 congratulations!!!!! So happy for you! Many blessings to all your family ❤❤❤
Thank you so much!!
Welcome back! I truly think we are shaped in a way to think we can’t have it all as moms. It’s total bs! I’m a single mom with a baby and toddler and working in corporate. Starting my own business now (even though I have no clue what I’m doing) and am more excited than ever to do the damn thing! It’s hard and time is not my friend but my kids will grow up seeing mama can do both, raising them and having her own business to pass on to them one day. Thank you for the encouragement Sunny!
I hope your PP journey is going smoother bc I know how difficult newborn phase can be. Especially with colicy babies. Most people ask how baby is doing but forget to ask how mom is doing. Definitely is the hardest/best thing ever. ❤
There is nothing I don’t love about what you share! I can’t wait to join your program in the new year.❤
can't wait!
Congratulations, happy for you Sunny.
thank you so much, Brian! I hope life is wonderful for you!
Congratulations! And tks for being a huge inspiration for others. Some folks are just so out of touch that u almost just have to laugh it off 😜
Thank you so much! ❤
Thank you so much. This was so powerful at 8:30 AM. Much love and light year away. Blessings on your beautiful new edition. Thank you for being transparent. God is pleased. Blessings on your marriage. I love this I love you.
You are so welcome! Thank you.
Congratulations Sunny!! Thank you for your honesty. Take care of you and your baby girl!! You will never regret the time you spend with your little one. Trust your instinct and make the adjustments. Give yourself grace and release the guilt. Babies don’t come with manuals. As baby grows, so will you in so many ways. You got this girl!!!
So true! Thank you :).
Good Morning Sunny. Congratulations on your family expansion. What a gift.
100%!
Girl, you'll never met a hater doing better than you.
Congratulations on the baby girl. (Girl Dad here)
Thank you!
Congrats! What you share in this video is exactly what I teach : productivity with self are being the top priority. And I’ve been told and refuse to believe that we can’t have careers and be great parents. My time with my son is focused on him. And my career continues to grow, opened a small CPA practice on top of that and am coaching on top of that too. So YES- we can have both career (and own businesses) and be a great parent!
Also- love your course!
Thank you, Kristie!
Congratulations Sunny!
Thank you!
Congratulations on welcoming an earth angel and being the bravest. Having you on my #1 Lifestyle and Happiness Podcast as a special guest for the holiday season will be a pleasure. Enjoy the journey. :)
Thank you!
@@SunnyLenarduzzi thank you for your reply. If you are interested to share your valuable thoughts, ideas and stories to inspire the world then please let me know where to send you podcast interview invitations details? Thank you 😊
🎉Congratulations Sunny on the birth of your daughter. And welcome back.
Thank you!!
We're so thankful for you Sunny!! You're such a boss mama. Enjoy this first year of motherhood - it is so sweet.
I am making the most out of it :). Thank you!
@@SunnyLenarduzzi 😘🥰
Such a great video, Sunny, because it’s raw and real. Your journey of motherhood has brought out the absolute best in you. God bless you all and protect this new little one ❤
Thank you so much!!
CONGRATS and Welcome Back Sunny! You look fabulous and are a great Mom! Like you said, you brought a human being into this world! As a man, I really appreciated this...for my wife when we have children as well as your comments on entrepreneurship. Thank you, I still think you're RockStar and am sure I'm not alone in that assessment! 🤘🏻😎⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Thank you so much!!
appreciate you!
Welcome back! Your confidence resonates across all aspects of your life, your entrepreneurship, your personality, your being a dog mom, your relationship, and now being the greatest mom in the world. It's a privilege to know you in person and work with someone as remarkable as you. Wishing you all the best on this incredible journey of motherhood ahead!
Thank you, Saro!
Congratulations on the birth of your daughter. Very happy for you. I am sure this video will help Mothers trying to figure out this new amazing journey while in business.
I hope so!
So happy for you Sunny! Always inspired by you. I’m expecting now and this video gives me hope.
Congratulations!
I resonate with this message so much!!! I’m 22 months postpartum so it’s been a bit but I still feel so confused and guilty about loving what I do but also wanting to be a mom. Thank you sunny!!!! Congrats on your beautiful baby girl
Thank you!
Welcome back, Mama! There is so much judgement in motherhood and I'm over it. You're doing an amazing job and you do what's best for you and your family and judgey judgey people can take a hike!
100% agree!! Byeeeeeeeeee to the judgey mcjudgersons lol
Thanks for sharing this Sunny. We need more real talk like this in the world 💙 it’s so hard to know what motherhood is like until you’re in it! But you said it beautifully. So happy you took the space you wanted/needed and I’m also so happy to see you back in a business you love.
It’s POSSIBLE to build the life you want if you do it intentionally (and efficiently😉)! Whether you’re right at the beginning or just had your last baby like I did when I started, Sunnys model is amazing for building a profitable and PEACEFUL to run business that also serves people in a big way. You really won’t find that anywhere else.
Thank you, Allison!
Sunny we truly need more of these honest thoughts ❤ You are a champion and now you discovered the space in your heart that you didn’t know existed❤ Really want to join your AA program, will reach out to your team! Hugs from Germany
Thank you so much! We would love to speak to you when you are ready. You can book a time to chat with one of our team members here :): sunnylenarduzzi.lpages.co/authority-accelerator-2019-redesign/
You are so cute! So nice to see you so radiant. Keep rocking Mama Sunny!
Thank you so much! ❤
So happy for you Sunny! Have been watching your channel for years, and I'm always so inspired by all your achievements, professional and personal ❤ You also always have a gift of posting videos that happen to answer exactly the question I've been worrying about that week, and this was no exception!
Much appreciated!
🎉🎉Warm co grass to yourself and hubby with the birth of your daughter. Wonderful to see and hear about the changes in your life Sunny.❤
Thank you so much!
Sunny, you made me cry !
Congratulations and thank you for being so authentic!!!
Thank you for this huge true message.
I am currently a mom of an 11 and 3 year old and have been an entrepreneur for 4 years now.
I am now rethinking my activity and you and your team could definitely be of a lot of help.
See you soon then !
LOVE IT - can't wait to see you inside ❤
Congratulations, Sunny!!! ❤ 🎉
Thank you for your vulnerability and honesty Sunny! As a single mom of 4 who has to work to earn a living while I'm working on my dream, I don't mind hard work. I actually enjoy it. But a lot of times I feel spread really thin. Your honesty about the difficulty helped me feel less like a failure.
Glad to hear it was helpful!
Guess this May sound mysogynistic or whatever. But Sonny has never been as Sunny and beautiful as now that She became a mother. Being a mother Is in itself a business tbh, & there Is no Better business for a woman than that of raising great & successful family 🔥
Thank you!
awww..Congratulations! I am sooooooooooo happy for you! Just always be YOU!
Thank you! You too!
Congratulations!! I know this was quite the journey for you and your husband so wishing you so much love, peace and many many blessings!!
Much appreciated!
I so appreciate your honesty on all of this! I am 41 and finally ready to bring a child into this world, and intend to hold the "and" (both business and a baby) and I mega appreciate how real you've been about your journey!!!
oh that means so much for me and I'm so excited for you in this beautiful next chapter!
Welcome back, mama!! I’m an entrepreneur and I’m almost 11 weeks postpartum! I have also taken a maternity leave, and it was challenging because I’m a one woman show. But I don’t regret it one bit! I’m not fully back into work yet, and your encouragement gives me so much hope for focusing on my baby and my career. It’s SO nerve wracking while pregnant and postpartum to get the questions with a judgey undertone about how you’ll manage it all. There were lots of “I don’t knows” along the way, but that’s ok! We’re out here making it happen! ☺️
heck yes we are!! Go, mama, go!!!
Congratulations dear heart! I’m so thrilled for you and your family! ♥️♥️♥️♥️
Thank you so much!!
@@SunnyLenarduzzi you’re welcome! I wanted to say my mom was a career woman in the 60’s - 90’s when most women still weren’t. She was also working on her masters and doctorate in that timeframe. She was a powerhouse raising four daughters with a difficult husband. As her daughter I am so grateful she did ALL of that and more. She inspired me and made me into the doctor, author, speakers, and entrepreneur I am today. I hear your challenges and I know your passionate spirit and big heart will prevail always. You inspire me! Thanks for being my coach! Welcoming your amazing baby to this world. Lucky one!
Congratulations 🍾 Sunny
Thank you so much ❤
So glad you're back, Sunny! Connecting with other moms and parents has been a game changer for me. It's awesome to have people who get what you're going through. Also, eff those judgemental people. Unfortunately, they don't go away, but I've gotten good at ignoring them!
haha I totally agree - eff those people!! Love to tune out the noise :)
So glad you uploaded this video 🙏🏾 Welcome back! Much love to you and baby girl ❤
OMG!! Sunny, I wondered where you went! Congratulations on your baby girl! I can't believe it's been that long since we "met" your husband! I'm so happy for you!! 🥰❤🧡💛💜💙💚🥰 Boy, you and Cathrin Manning both have had a similar AMAZING year!! Regarding the whole work and motherhood topic, I LOVE how your generation is doing things YOUR OWN WAY! Times are changing for the better. I'm not a mother. I came out as lesbian at age 16, in 1984 in Amarillo Texas and let me tell you THAT was hard! I never had children although my ex and I almost adopted. But I've been with a partner who is a mother so I agree with you that mothers are MIRACULOUS.
Re the business side of things, I'm 55 and I always wanted to have a business, even as an elementary school child but there was simply no way to do it unless you came from money or from a family who already had a business. So I went to college and studied biology and environmental studies (which is my passion aside from business). But in 1999, when I realized that the WWW was going to change the world, I became incredibly passionate about that because I knew that, ANYONE, ANYWHERE in the world would finally be able to start a business. It was a miracle really! I have been incredibly passionate about the web ever since and it has been wonderful watching all you young folks doing it and being such a success! It makes me so joyful! It brings tears to my eyes sometimes to see you all succeeding like has never before been possible. It makes me sad a little at the opportunities that our generation didn't have but at least we can do it now and I am working on my own online business too and I LOVE it! People are so much more free now. Anyway, thank you for this video, letting us know how you're doing. And, I'm looking forward to your videos whenever you decide to make them. Take good care!
Thank you!
Hi Sunny it's soooo amazing to have you back😀. Big congrats on your beautiful baby girl, I feel so blessed that you have become a mama, cause you can serve your clients even higher, stronger and better🥰 I'm a mom of 4 and I'm looking on how to launch without burnout. One of your clients Chanel Hogue with 3 children once mentioned in the The Authority Accelerator Reviews, that after she had her 3rd child, she had to make her own version of launching since the version in the AA was too stressful. Is it possible to know more on how Chanel Hogue makes her launches differently after having her 3rd child, cause it truly speaks to my heart? Many thanks and wish you all the best Susanne in Denmark - Scandinavia.
Hey, Susanne - to clarify, Chanel is a member of the AA and simplified her business away from the launch model! I'd revisit her story here: ua-cam.com/video/_zvbH-SqD1o/v-deo.html
Thank you for making this video Sunny! I just had my first baby in early 2023 too and I resonated with so much of what you said.
I had to take a long step back from my business (it's doing fine) and embrace motherhood. I've felt the lowest lows as well as my highest highest over the last 8 months. Despite the nights of crying and second-guessing, I still wouldn't change a thing. ❤
Have you ever read Work, Parent, Thrive? The author talks about a concept called Work Life Fulfillment that I absolutely love.
Sending you and your little one lots of love, Momma ❤❤❤
ohh that sounds like a great book, I'm super excited to give it a read!
You are one beautiful person, Sunny. Your name is exactly who you are. I am glad you shared this message, I'm glad you know you can do it all, and I'm glad you and baby are doing alright.
appreciate you!
Congratulations Sunny! Best to you and family. Very happy for you. Being a parent is absolutely great, even with the challenges!
So true!
Love this video. I couldn’t hold my tears. I’ve been trying to get pregnant and this video gave me some hope. I also been trying to build my business and it’s very hard go through this journey thinking in both things (baby and business) thanks for sharing this with us! Congratulations for your baby!
big big hugs sent your way!
Sunny!!! This is so helpful!.. You are magic, thank you!! ❤❤❤
You're so welcome!
Not me in tears 17 mins in lol I'm definitely more "soft" post partum and still 17 months later navigating how to build moving forward. So grateful for you.
so grateful for you and sending all my mama love to you, friend!
I just want to give you the most enormous warmest HEALING HUG!! I feel you Sunny I literally empathically feel all your emotion ebbs right now. Welcome to mommy hood and more importantly congratulations 🍾 🥂💗 and yes #iykyk
Thank you!
Thanks for sharing this
Go you!!!! 🎉so wonderful. You got this. Motherhood is life changing and somehow we do it all!
it is seriously life changing in all the ways!
Congratulations 🎉 ❤
Congratulations Sunny!
It pisses me off that people ask me where my daughter is while I'm working on my business (which I love) but they NEVER ask my husband that.
amen!
Thank you so much, Sunny. I'm 8 months into being a mom and running a business and this is what I have been missing. Thank you for reminding me it's ok to do both and want both. You are amazing
heck yes, go on, friend!!
Congratulation ❤ I wish you for the future of your little family all the best and much luck 🍀 and happiness ❤❤❤ I’m happy to see you again onlin 😊greetings from Switzerland
Thank you so much! ❤
Thank you, so much!
So awesome - great to know it can be done! I want that one day. Also, I feel like I am one of your true fans. :)
You're the best!
Congratulations on your baby girl ❤🎉!
Thank you!
Yea it’s rough af out here. My kid is 4 and I was struggling starting my business and trying to raise my child. Thank you for sharing
sending big love!
Thanks so much for updating us on your journey. You are such an inspiration! So much of our depression or anxiety is about fear of financial success when the key is being at peace with where we are no matter what. There are millions of women who get pregnant and have so many financial fears that they feel the only option is to terminate a pregnancy. I did that and have lived with the grief for over 40 years. Now I know that I had everything I needed even way back, then having overcome alcohol and drug addiction, and so many other things that I could have generated millions had I believed in myself and understood what God had created me to be and do with his help. We need each other to succeed in fulfilling our God-given purpose. And we need to understand that those who have been put in front of us like you Sunny are there to help us in that journey. I can help those struggling with addiction or post abortions stress, which is really postpartum depression as well. We just need to find each other to get well and be successful and at peace. Thank you for your transparency… we are blessed to have you in this world!
You bet! Thank you.
Oh my goodness this is the best video ever! Sunny you're amazing to go against the grain of society's norms and expectations of us Mums. I have 4 under 7's with my husband and run a training and consulting company online. I totally agree that if you set up the right systems and assets you CAN do both and do both well. This is what I'm in the process of doing now.
Even in the home, the better your business does the more you can invest in help at home such as cleaners and childcare etc....Spending time with your little ones is a blessing and should not be undermined. At the same time, we as women still have dreams and ambition when we become Mums!
By the way, it gets MUCH easier after 6 months when baby will be sleeping through the night and you will have less hormones flying around! 🥰
i so appreciate hearing that!
Congrats! I’m pregnant and this was definitely an inspiration. ❤
congrats, mama! It's a beautifully transformative season!
"hardest best thing ever." sums it up. Thanks for sharing :)
I'm so happy for you, Sunny! 🎉 I've been waiting for the baby update for a while ❤
Continuing my binge viewing of your rich wisdom shared...being a male and with no family i am the mother i never had. In hearing your words, Feeling the Joy and pain of your path and that of Mothers through out time (not his-story) i Know within me i Am Loved. And Love able. In witnessing You shows me The Way to allow my Self the freedom to Be me. In so Be ing i Am inspired Be -ing in my power with nurturing, compassionate gratitude to seek my truth through your advice and your example to bring in to this world the gift of Be- ing me. i Know we are one and as such you are me so thank You for Being all you Be. i See i am able to bring into this world my gift to the 7th generation in assisting their ancestors now. Thank you Sunny and A.A. team! Peace...in
Appreciate you!
Congratulations Sunny! Your baby is cute 😀 Wishing you all the best in your life as a parent 😍
Congratulations Sunny!! 🥳🎈Also, I Love Your Glow 😊
Congratulations 🎉 great world ahead
Thank you!
@SUNNY!!!! ❤️💖🎊🌻
Darling Sunny, congratulations on your bundle of joy!!!
I’ve been following your work for a couple of years and did a couple calls with your lovely team.
I am so very happy for you! This is a new chapter, and if there’s someone who can do it amazingly, it’s you! You will blaze a path!
If there’s anything I can help support you with, please reach out - it will be my pleasure!
I’m a mum, a biz, and a Functional Med health coach for entrepreneurs and visionaries who lead a unique life and therefore have unique demands - so I completely get it! Happy to lift you and mothers and each other up ❤
Thank you!
Congratulations, Sunny!!
appreciate you!
Hard lol like best thing ever and HARD. Yes momma! We had twins and both worked. It’s still hard so way to go that you’ve set yourself up! I was sooo clise to investing in your programs :)) I can’t seem to niche and only teach one thing but I still love catching you from time to time! Congratulations!!!
you are amazing!! Wow, twins! Want you to know that we support you in the niche process, I encourage you to apply again, would love to guide you on the journey!!
Thank you for sharing. I think everyone should know this. ❤🙏🙏
10000% so agree with you!
I know moms who LOVE their jobs and were so excited to go back to work! Love that for them!
I will be like you Sunny. One day I'll have kids and I love what I do!
love!
I completely relate to this. With the birth of my 3 year old I felt constant mixed messaging that's actually led me as an artist to create art about the incredibly absurd expectations we place on moms. It was/is my way of coping. I'm also a teacher and part of AA and was happy to sign up when I did even though it meant you were away for a while because it really proved to me the whole premise of legacy and being able to build something sustainable.
oh I couldn't love this more!
Beautiful truth and encouragement!!
thank you so much for watching!