🎙️ Welcome to Episode 2 of The Dr. Des Show! In this episode, I’m sharing how I built a $135K consulting business while balancing one of the biggest transitions of my life—becoming a new mom. Picture this: I was seven months pregnant when I told my doula I thought I’d be bored on maternity leave. (Spoiler: I wasn’t! 😂) Between midnight feedings and sleepless nights, I made the leap into consulting—and landed my first $40K contract while feeding my baby at 3 AM. This episode is for anyone wondering if you can juggle family, work, and entrepreneurship—and come out on the other side with a thriving business. 💼💡 -What You’ll Learn in This Episode: ✅ How I went from zero clients to $135K in consulting income within a year. ✅ The moment I realized I could make real money as a consultant. ✅ How I landed my first $40K contract—and how that led to more. ✅ Why you don’t have to be perfect to start a business. ✅ How I balanced late nights, motherhood, and business growth. Key Moments to Listen For: ⏱️ [00:00] – Introduction I share why this episode is so personal to me—building a consulting business while navigating new motherhood wasn’t easy, but it was life-changing. ⏱️ [02:15] – The Conversation That Sparked It All How a conversation with my doula led me to realize I wouldn’t be bored on maternity leave—and that I was ready to start my business. ⏱️ [06:00] – Landing My First $40K Contract I applied for my first Request for Proposal (RFP) with the CDC Foundation—and to my surprise, I won! This $40K contract changed everything and gave me the confidence to keep going. ⏱️ [09:40] – The $85K Contract That Followed After my first win, I landed another contract for $8K, and then another one for $85K. I break down how I scaled my consulting business while still adjusting to life with a newborn. ⏱️ [14:15] – Balancing Motherhood and a Business From late nights to early mornings and working while my baby slept, I talk about how I made it work without burning out (but let’s be real—it wasn’t always easy). ⏱️ [18:00] – Key Takeaways for Aspiring Consultants I share the four biggest lessons I learned from building my consulting business and why you don’t have to wait for the “perfect time” to start. ⏱️ [20:15] – Final Thoughts Why building a consulting business isn’t about perfection—it’s about trusting yourself, taking small steps, and staying ready for big opportunities. Lessons from This Episode: 💡 Lesson 1:You don’t have to wait for the perfect time to start your business. Start where you are, with what you have. 💡 Lesson 2:Your network is your most valuable resource—tap into it! 💡 Lesson 3:Balancing family and entrepreneurship isn’t easy, but with the right support system, it’s possible. 💡 Lesson 4:Big opportunities often come when you least expect them—stay ready! Join the Conversation: I’d love to hear your thoughts on this episode! 💬 What’s holding you back from starting your consulting business? 💬 Have you ever landed a big opportunity unexpectedly? Subscribe & Leave a Review: If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to The Dr. Des Show and leave a review! Your feedback helps the show grow and reach more listeners like you. Let’s build something incredible together—one step at a time.