5. Juggling Two Careers & Pregnancy with Megan van der Baars

Megan van der Baars owns a PR agency that specializes in hospitality, wellness and fitness and is also a hiit, strength, Pilates and spin instructor in Toronto, Canada. Megan loves sharing her passion for exceptional experiences in travel and her expertise in fitness and wellness for mamas and more to be their best selves. 

In this episode, Whitney Gardner interviews Megan and they discuss Megan's journey in the hospitality, wellness, and fitness industries, as well as her experiences as a pregnant woman currently juggling two careers. They also talk about the importance of authenticity and building a community as female entrepreneurs. 

Megan and Whitney discuss how they met and connected at an in-person event and realize how much they have in common. This episode is equal parts value-packed and super personable (so you feel like you are chatting with your girlfriends!)

Takeaways:

• Authenticity and passion are key to success in business
• Building a community and connecting with like-minded individuals is important
• Listening to your body and prioritizing self-care is crucial, especially during pregnancy
• Motherhood is a transformative experience that brings both challenges and joy
• You can have multiple careers you are passionate about. 

Chapters: 

00:00 Introduction to Megan and her background in PR and fitness

24:58 Megan's fitness journey and the importance of staying fit during pregnancy

38:51 Strategies for balancing work and fitness during pregnancy

45:05 The importance of proper recovery and self-care postpartum

51:34 Connecting with other moms and building a community

53:41 The benefits of living in Texas for moms and families

56:28 Navigating the different stages of motherhood

If you want to connect and learn more about Megan:
@meganvdbaars
https://visualizedreambigger.com/
@sweatandtonic