The Concept of a Village

The Platespinning Academy Podcast

We often hear the saying, “It takes a village,” but what happens when that village just isn’t there? In this episode, I reflect on the idea of “the village” and what it means when you’re building a business or raising a family without that crucial support system.

I share my personal story of raising stepchildren alone after their mother passed away - a time when chaos was constant, and survival meant creating systems and routines to keep our household running. From the outside, I might have seemed calm and organised, but behind the scenes, it was a different story.

I'll talk about the misconception that everyone who appears to have it together has a village supporting them. The truth is, many of us are managing on our own, and that’s okay. It’s not about perfection; it’s about finding ways to make things work, even in the toughest circumstances.

Whether you’re feeling the weight of doing it all or just want to feel less alone in your struggles, this episode is for you. Let’s redefine what “the village” looks like and remind ourselves that with the right mindset and systems, we can create our own version of support.

About Nic:

I'm a home organisation and lifestyle mentor. I help business owners get life organised at home, so they can reclaim their headspace, time and energy needed to grow and run a successful business.
I've navigated through adverse times with hard-hitting curveballs that have forced me to re-assess the importance of self-care and having firm boundaries in place, as well as becoming more organised in the day-to-day running of home, business, and life in general.

My mission is to make sure that everyone has an equal opportunity to create a business they love, without feeling held back by household obligations, or adversity. Drawing upon a diverse range of life experience, I'm building an online community that supports anyone who is struggling to balance home life and business together.

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