7 | One Baby, Two Businesses: Navigating Parenthood & Identity as a Military Spouse w/ Rue Spence

Partners Beyond Parenthood

Meet the mom who juggles a podcasting business, creative pursuits and parenting. In this episode, I speak to Rue Spence about how she’s amplifying underrepresented voices in podcasting, her inspiring clothing line for mothers, and navigating entrepreneurship without compromising time with her child. We dive into her experience as a military spouse which comes with periods of solo parenting, her passion for activism, and raising a black daughter in today’s social climate.

Expect some real talk about the struggles and triumphs of being a working parent, the judgment and unrealistic expectations placed on mothers, and the importance of nurturing your passions and identity outside of parenthood. Tune in to hear Rue’s story of advocacy, resilience, and community!
Topics discussed in this episode:

• Rue’s podcasting and entrepreneurial journey
• Navigating the military lifestyle and solo parenting
• Rue’s lifetime advocacy for marginalized groups
• Amplifying women and non-binary voices in the podcast industry
• Balancing work and solo parenting
• Cultivating community through her apparel line, Good Moment Goods
• The challenge to maintain identity as a parent
• Making the decision to have a one-child family

Connect with Rue:

https://www.sonivia.com/

https://www.instagram.com/goodmomentgoods/
Head to the Partners Beyond Parenthood YouTube channel for more!
Join the Partners Beyond Parenthood Facebook group to connect with me and other parents. Share your stories, get tips, and support each other on this parenting adventure!
https://www.facebook.com/groups/partnersbeyondparenthood

I'd love to hear what you thought and if you're curious about any topics that you'd like me to explore, you can email me at [email protected].
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