Ep. 11: Balancing Entrepreneurship & Parenthood w/ Janine Saunders
In this episode of Wholeness, a Quantum Experience, host Shannon Ledford sits down with Janine Saunders, founder of East Perry, for a deeply honest conversation about what it really takes to grow a business while raising three kids.
Janine opens up about:
The pressures of entrepreneurship and motherhood
How micromanagement can drain your energy
Why self-care isn’t optional if you want to avoid burnout
Letting go of perfectionism and leading by example
Together, they explore what it means to bring discernment into business, create space for your family and yourself, and live with intention.
✨ Tune in for real talk, wise reflections, and gentle encouragement for the journey of blending ambition with soul-aligned living.
More about Janine Saunders:
Janine Saunders is a seasoned entrepreneur who’s been running East Perry for 8 years, learning that growth means more when it’s sustainable. She’s navigating the daily dance between motherhood and business, making room for rest, nourishment, and the things that truly matter. Most mornings, she listens to the birds and reminds herself that slower doesn’t mean smaller—it means lasting.
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Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
00:19 Balancing Business and Motherhood
00:38 Overcoming Stress and Problem Solving
02:34 Leadership and Business Growth
04:43 Parenting Lessons from Business
06:27 Employee Development and Team Leadership
07:49 Letting Go of Perfectionism
10:00 Avoiding Burnout
17:34 Entrepreneurial Mindset and Parenting
26:49 Cultural Perspectives on Parenting
Music created by Simeon Kuic