The Juggle Is Real: Business, Family, and Finding Balance in 2025

Running a business while managing family life is a wild ride—exciting, exhausting, and everything in between. In 2025, with the ever-evolving landscape of work, technology, and personal commitments, finding balance feels more challenging than ever. Many entrepreneurs are constantly juggling client demands, team management, financial pressures, and the ever-present need to be present at home. The truth? There’s no one-size-fits-all solution, but there are ways to make the juggle a little easier.

In this episode of Scale With Us, Hermione and Jess open up about their experiences running fast-growing businesses while raising families. They discuss the challenges of setting boundaries, prioritizing well-being, and embracing support systems to make it all work. Whether you're an entrepreneur, working parent, or someone trying to find structure in the chaos, this conversation is packed with real-life insights.

Here are some real-life lessons from our chat—things we’ve learned (sometimes the hard way) that might just make your own juggle a little easier.

Key Takeaways

1. Prioritising Health and Well-being is Non-Negotiable

Both Hermione and Jess stress that neglecting physical and mental health is a fast track to burnout. Scheduling workouts, eating well, and carving out personal time are essential—not optional. Even a 20-minute gym session or a short meditation can help maintain clarity and reduce stress.

2. Delegation is the Key to Growth

Many business owners struggle to let go, thinking “it’s faster if I do it myself.” But as Hermione points out, that mindset stunts growth. Whether it’s hiring a VA, outsourcing admin work, or empowering team members, smart delegation allows leaders to focus on high-impact tasks.

3. Set Clear Goals and Communicate Them With Your Team

A business without a clear direction is like a ship without a map. Jess emphasizes the importance of setting annual goals, breaking them down into quarterly objectives, and ensuring the entire team understands the vision. This alignment helps businesses scale with purpose.

4. Boundaries Are Essential to Avoid Overwhelm

Being constantly plugged in—checking emails at midnight or scrolling through social media for “work inspiration”—can be a productivity killer. Hermione and Jess acknowledge the struggle but highlight the importance of setting clear work-life boundaries, whether it’s limiting screen time in the evenings or designating tech-free family hours.

5. Embrace AI and Automation for Efficiency

In 2025, leveraging AI and automation isn’t just a luxury; it’s a necessity. From ChatGPT-powered business planning to automation tools for client communications, Hermione and Jess highlight how embracing technology can free up time for more strategic work and personal priorities.

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Episode 1 - Scale With Us

Chapters:

[00:00] Champagne and Big Dreams: Why We Started This Podcast

[05:00] New Year, New Goals: The Secrets to Staying Consistent

[12:00] The Juggle Is Real: Balancing Health, Family, and Business

[19:00] Delegation Hacks: Growing Your Business Without Burning Out

[27:00] Tough Clients, Tougher Lessons: Stories That Changed Us

[36:00] Clear the Deck: Why Saying No Can Fuel Growth

[45:00] Real Talk: The Big Trends Shaping the Future of Business

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