Discover How to Build a Business That Runs Without You

Are you struggling to take maternity leave as an entrepreneur?

You’ve done what you were “supposed” to do.
Built the business. Scaled the revenue. Hired the team. Checked all the boxes.

But let’s be honest – it’s starting to feel like the very thing you built to create freedom is now running your life.
Your days are packed. Your calendar is overflowing. Your peace? Nowhere to be found.

This isn’t burnout.
It’s not a crisis.
It’s a holy tension.

A whisper from God that more of the same isn’t the answer.

I’ve felt it too – especially now, preparing for the arrival of our sixth baby. In years past, I didn’t think it was possible to take a true break without everything… well… breaking. Until I heard Aly share how it was not only possible, but could actually be the catalyst to make my business grow. WHAT?! HOW!?

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If you’d rather listen than read  this conversation goes even deeper on the Your Big Next podcast.

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Why Your Business Can’t Run Without You (Yet)

We’re told the next level comes from consistency, systems, and scale.

But what if those very systems are keeping you stuck?

There’s a moment in every founder’s journey where they become the bottleneck – not because they lack skill, but because they’ve outgrown the current structure.

You’re holding it all together. You’re the engine.
And that engine is tired.

So you ask:
Is this it? Is this what I worked so hard for?

I know that question well. Before Aly’s frameworks, stepping away felt like a risk too high to take. Her approach helped me see what was actually possible – not just for maternity leave, but for any founder craving more margin, peace, and presence.

If you want help with creating more harmony in your life and business but aren’t sure where to start, you can grab our 10 Harmony writing prompts here.

Systems to Scale Your Business Without Losing Your Life

Aly said it best on the podcast:
“True leadership shows up when you’re not in the room.”

You don’t need to be in every meeting.
You don’t need to be on every call.
You don’t need to be the one driving every result.

You need systems.
You need structure.
You need a team that’s empowered to lead.

Because hustle culture won’t tell you this:
You don’t need more output. You need a new operating system.

Founders who build scalable success aren’t working more.
They’re working differently.

They prune. They focus.
They learn to say no to good things so they can say yes to the right things – the work that feels hard and light, not easy and heavy.

That’s exactly what Aly Caffrey helps entrepreneurs do. After years of operationalizing major companies for profit and margin, she saw too many small business owners entering motherhood unprepared – stretched thin, trying to do it all, and left without a roadmap. She created  The Maternity Leave Roadmap to change that – a resource equipping mothers in business to step away with confidence, clarity, and peace without losing the business they’ve worked so hard to build.

And it’s not just for new moms. The same systems can help you take a sabbatical, unplug, or simply reclaim your time without sacrificing growth.

How to Take a Sabbatical as a Founder

Inside this week’s episode of Your Big Next, we unpack:

• The 4 foundational systems that let you step away from your business with confidence
• How to prepare for maternity leave, sabbaticals, or real downtime without guilt
• Delegation frameworks that actually work
• How to multiply leadership so your team can run without you
• The mindset shifts that help you trust the vision, even off the grid

Even if you’re not in a “leave” season, now is the time to prepare.
Time off shouldn’t be a breakdown moment.
It should be part of your business model.

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What’s Possible When You’re No Longer the Engine

Let me paint a different picture:

• A business that runs without you as the engine
• A schedule that includes margin, presence, and peace
• Impact that ripples into your family not just your finances
• A life fully aligned with what God has placed on your heart

This isn’t just possible.
It’s required if you want to experience your Big Next.

And it starts with a decision:

To build with intention.
To structure for margin.
To lead, not manage.

You weren’t made to maintain.
You were called to lead.

Let’s build a business and a life that reflects that.

If this conversation stirred something in you — if you’re feeling the pull to step away but unsure how to make it happen — Aly’s Maternity Leave Roadmap is a must.

It’s not just about leave.
It’s about leadership that lasts.

➡️ Check out Aly’s Maternity Leave Roadmap here and use code LIZ at checkout to access it for free.

And don’t forget the full podcast episode goes deeper into these frameworks, mindset shifts, and the real stories behind it all.
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