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When you have a minute to yourself how do you spend it?  Do you automatically hit the button on your phone and get lost in the scroll?  Do you find yourself with your head in the pantry or fridge snacking on a few things hoping they might satisfy or give the boost you are looking for?  Or do you stay up after the kids and hubby go to bed to get in a couple of hours of the new binge-worthy show?  If you nodded yes,  How do you feel after you give your precious time to these self-care habits? Today we are going to dive into what the difference is between self-care and soul-care! Grab Amy's two video guide workshops mentioned in the summer series here!Follow Amy on IGAmy's Website Grab Amy's two video guide workshops mentioned in the summer series here! You too can have a Simply Summer that blesses both your family AND your business goals. 

Hey friend!  How’s your summer going so far?  I’m loving this mini-series created for you to thrive in motherhood and in your business this summer. If you haven’t yet checked out the other two episodes in this series after you listened to this short episode you are going to want to cue those up next.  In this episode, I’m going to talk about starting a journaling routine.  I’ll be sharing: Why it’s important.  How it can help you in your faith, motherhood, and business The process that I use to get the most out of it And how to make it your own and stick to this new habit.  Grab Amy's two video guide workshops mentioned in the summer series here!Follow Amy on IGAmy's Website

Today I’m going to share some coaching tips and tricks to reading all the books on your summer book list and getting your kids to do the same. Whether you have 3 books or 30 on the list, it’s not impossible to get it done. No more would’ve could’ve or should’ve. I’ll be sharing 20 very simple tips that you can pick and choose to use, to make your summer reading rhythm a whole lot easier. I will show you how to get it done, have fun along the way, and invite your whole family to this new book reading (and finishing) rhythm.  Now, if you haven’t yet listened to last week’s episode, I covered in detail how you can have a summer without mom guilt while growing a business you love. Plus, when you follow my tips in the last episode and create a simply summer for your family, there will be more time to read. And finding or having more time to read is something that makes me giddy. Book resource mentioned: https://www.scribd.com/Grab Amy's two video guide workshops mentioned in the summer series here!Follow Amy on IGAmy's Website No Need to Explain with the Mental Health Mamas Parenting is hard. When you have a child who doesn’t fit neatly into a box, it can be... Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify Grab Amy's two video guide workshops mentioned in the summer series here! You too can have a Simply Summer that blesses both your family AND your business goals. 

How do you feel about summertime with your kids?  Do you feel frazzled or unorganized? Or do you find yourself filled with dread and overwhelm? Maybe you feeling super excited one minute, but then you remember last summer… As a mom and a business owner, summer break is the thing that seems like it should be fun.. And instead can feel like a major hassle. Mainly because... you have competing desires.  Make memories with your kids this summer OR  Keep building momentum with your business Here's the good news- it doesn't have to be an either/or. It can be both.Listen to today's show to hear my best tips for doing just that! Grab Amy's two video guide workshops mentioned in the summer series here!Follow Amy on IGAmy's Website No Need to Explain with the Mental Health Mamas Parenting is hard. When you have a child who doesn’t fit neatly into a box, it can be... Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify

Welcome to the final episode of the Nine Types Spring Series. An episode dedicated to learning all about the Enneagram Eight! You will want to listen to each episode of this series if you know your Enneagram Type or are beginning your personality discovery journey! You will also want to share this special 9-part series so that your friends and family can learn about the Enneagram and maybe figure out their personality Type. Best of all if you listen to learn about each Type it will really help you know how to strengthen your relationships no matter their Type. Whether you are married, raising kids, or working with others, chances are that you are interacting with all the Nine Enneagram personalities!  Past episodes about Enneagram Sevens:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/am-i-a-writer-a-conversation-with-enneagram-eight/id1216920050?i=1000534533183 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/women-of-the-word-2022-guest-marian-jordan/id1216920050?i=1000547458060 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crucial-parenting-conversations-with-enneagram-eight/id1216920050?i=1000530808361 https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/simply-wholehearted-podcast/id1216920050?i=1000493746732 https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/simply-wholehearted-podcast/id1216920050?i=1000522940907 Amy's Enneagram Momprenuer Guide free PDF found here!Take the new Enneagram Quiz here! Follow Amy on IGAmy's Website No Need to Explain with the Mental Health Mamas Parenting is hard. When you have a child who doesn’t fit neatly into a box, it can be... Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify Grab Amy's two video guide workshops mentioned in the summer series here! You too can have a Simply Summer that blesses both your family AND your business goals. 

Welcome to the eighth episode of the Nine Types Spring Series. This episode is dedicated to learning all about the Enneagram Seven! You will want to listen to each episode of this series if you know your Enneagram Type or are beginning your personality discovery journey! You will also want to share this special 9-part series so that your friends and family can learn about the Enneagram and maybe figure out their personality Type. Best of all if you listen to learn about each Type it will really help you know how to strengthen your relationships no matter their Type. Whether you are married, raising kids, or working with others, chances are that you are interacting with all the Nine Enneagram personalities!  Guest interview mentioned that Amy was on, called "A Romance Recharge with Amy Wicks, 7-9 Pairing," listen herePast episodes about Enneagram Sevens:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-problem-of-lonliness-with-enneagram-seven-bonnie-gray/id1216920050?i=1000530163677 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-a-comparison-free-life-leads-to-joy-peace-and/id1216920050?i=1000553131530 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/get-your-glow-on-enneagram-seven-christa-hardin/id1216920050?i=1000545508863 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chasing-wonder-ginger-stache-enneagram-7w8/id1216920050?i=1000539657997 https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/calling-all-enneagram-sevens-and-their-friends/id1216920050?i=1000497076593 Amy's Enneagram Momprenuer Guide free PDF found here!Take the new Enneagram Quiz here! Follow Amy on IGAmy's WebsiteNo Need to Explain with the Mental Health Mamas Parenting is hard. When you have a child who doesn’t fit neatly into a box, it can be... Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify Grab Amy's two video guide workshops mentioned in the summer series here! You too can have a Simply Summer that blesses both your family AND your business goals. 

Welcome to the sixth episode of the Nine Types Spring Series. This episode is dedicated to learning all about the Enneagram Six! You will want to listen to each episode of this series if you know your Enneagram Type or are beginning your personality discovery journey! You will also want to share this special 9-part series so that your friends and family can learn about the Enneagram and maybe figure out their personality Type. Best of all if you listen to learn about each Type it will really help you know how to strengthen your relationships no matter their Type. Whether you are married, raising kids, or working with others, chances are that you are interacting with all the Nine Enneagram personalities!  Past episodes about Enneagram Fives:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-episode-every-enneagram-six-needs-to-hear/id1216920050?i=1000496582015 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/you-would-make-a-great-enneagram-coach-guest-adam/id1216920050?i=1000552731483 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/finding-level-ground-with-enneagram-six-samantha-compton/id1216920050?i=1000529370515 https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/simply-wholehearted-podcast/id1216920050?i=1000496582015 Amy's Enneagram Momprenuer Guide free PDF found here!Take the new Enneagram Quiz here! Follow Amy on IGAmy's WebsiteNo Need to Explain with the Mental Health Mamas Parenting is hard. When you have a child who doesn’t fit neatly into a box, it can be... Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify Grab Amy's two video guide workshops mentioned in the summer series here! You too can have a Simply Summer that blesses both your family AND your business goals. 

Welcome to the sixth episode of the Nine Types Spring Series. This episode is dedicated to learning all about the Enneagram Five! You will want to listen to each episode of this series if you know your Enneagram Type or are beginning your personality discovery journey! You will also want to share this special 9-part series so that your friends and family can learn about the Enneagram and maybe figure out their personality Type. Best of all if you listen to learn about each Type it will really help you know how to strengthen your relationships no matter their Type. Whether you are married, raising kids, or working with others, chances are that you are interacting with all the Nine Enneagram personalities!  Past episodes about Enneagram Fives:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-savor-a-slice-of-simplicity-wisdom/id1216920050?i=1000496325302 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/finding-the-hero-in-your-husband-guest-dr-juli/id1216920050?i=1000551030513 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/organization-for-the-busy-mompreneur-guest-dana-white/id1216920050?i=1000549490713 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/investigating-transformation-with-enneagram-five/id1216920050?i=1000528631012 https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/simply-wholehearted-podcast/id1216920050?i=1000496325302 Amy's Enneagram Momprenuer Guide free PDF found here!Take the new Enneagram Quiz here! Follow Amy on IGAmy's Website No Need to Explain with the Mental Health Mamas Parenting is hard. When you have a child who doesn’t fit neatly into a box, it can be... Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify Grab Amy's two video guide workshops mentioned in the summer series here! You too can have a Simply Summer that blesses both your family AND your business goals. 

Welcome to the fifth episode of the Nine Types Spring Series. This episode is dedicated to learning all about the Enneagram Four! You will want to listen to each episode of this series if you know your Enneagram Type or are beginning your personality discovery journey! You will also want to share this special 9-part series so that your friends and family can learn about the Enneagram and maybe figure out their personality Type. Best of all if you listen to learn about each Type it will really help you know how to strengthen your relationships no matter their Type. Whether you are married, raising kids, or working with others, chances are that you are interacting with all the Nine Enneagram personalities!  Watch the Short "Inside Out" clip here Past episodes about Enneagram Fours:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/purpose-in-the-adventure-juli-bevere-enneagram-four/id1216920050?i=1000537523606 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-power-of-adult-friendships-guest-andi/id1216920050?i=1000551730106 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/relationships-in-motherhood-guest-heather-mcfadyen/id1216920050?i=1000551273829 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/celebrating-lent-guest-tsh-oxenreider-enneagram-4/id1216920050?i=1000552411254 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/purpose-in-the-adventure-juli-bevere-enneagram-four/id1216920050?i=1000537523606 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/reclaim-your-influence-a-conversation-with/id1216920050?i=1000527136779 https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/simply-wholehearted-podcast/id1216920050?i=1000495735522 Amy's Enneagram Momprenuer Guide free PDF found here!Take the new Enneagram Quiz here! Follow Amy on IGAmy's Website No Need to Explain with the Mental Health Mamas Parenting is hard. When you have a child who doesn’t fit neatly into a box, it can be... Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify Grab Amy's two video guide workshops mentioned in the summer series here! You too can have a Simply Summer that blesses both your family AND your business goals. 

Welcome to the fourth episode of the Nine Types Spring Series. This episode is dedicated to learning all about the Enneagram Three! You will want to listen to each episode of this series if you know your Enneagram Type or are beginning your personality discovery journey! You will also want to share this special 9-part series so that your friends and family can learn about the Enneagram and maybe figure out their personality Type. Best of all if you listen to learn about each Type it will really help you know how to strengthen your relationships no matter their Type. Whether you are married, raising kids, or working with others, chances are that you are interacting with all the Nine Enneagram personalities!  Past episodes about Enneagram Threes:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/229-women-who-write-2022-guest-april-nicole-scipio/id1216920050?i=1000548861701 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/finding-the-one-true-light-enneagram-three-couple/id1216920050?i=1000542704464 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-simple-difference-this-holiday-season-becky-keife/id1216920050?i=1000541128368 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stop-the-broken-record-a-conversation-with-pastor/id1216920050?i=1000538275726 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-better-mom-system-with-enneagram-three-laura-hernandez/id1216920050?i=1000526273204 https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/simply-wholehearted-podcast/id1216920050?i=1000495337696 Amy's Enneagram Momprenuer Guide free PDF found here!Take the new Enneagram Quiz here! Follow Amy on IGAmy's Website No Need to Explain with the Mental Health Mamas Parenting is hard. When you have a child who doesn’t fit neatly into a box, it can be... Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify Grab Amy's two video guide workshops mentioned in the summer series here! You too can have a Simply Summer that blesses both your family AND your business goals. 

Welcome to the third episode of the Nine Types Spring Series. This episode is dedicated to learning all about the Enneagram Two! You will want to listen to each episode of this series if you know your Enneagram Type or are beginning your personality discovery journey! You will also want to share this special 9-part series so that your friends and family can learn about the Enneagram and maybe figure out their personality Type. Best of all if you listen to learn about each Type it will really help you know how to strengthen your relationships no matter their Type. Whether you are married, raising kids, or working with others, chances are that you are interacting with all the Nine Enneagram personalities! Past episodes about Enneagram Twos:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/procrastination-or-perfectionism-an-enneagram-two/id1216920050?i=1000525448985 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/healing-your-marriage-when-trust-is-broken-guest-cindy/id1216920050?i=1000550326756 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/change-the-world-one-gift-at-a-time-enneagram/id1216920050?i=1000543360081 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/love-me-in-the-waiting-enneagram-type-two-krystal-ribble/id1216920050?i=1000538968639 https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/simply-wholehearted-podcast/id1216920050?i=1000494892790 Amy's Enneagram Momprenuer Guide free PDF found here!Take the new Enneagram Quiz here! Follow Amy on IGAmy's Website No Need to Explain with the Mental Health Mamas Parenting is hard. When you have a child who doesn’t fit neatly into a box, it can be... Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify Grab Amy's two video guide workshops mentioned in the summer series here! You too can have a Simply Summer that blesses both your family AND your business goals. 

Welcome to the second episode of the Nine Types Spring Series. And this special episode is dedicated to learning all about the Enneagram One!You will want to listen to each episode of this series if you know your Enneagram Type or are beginning your personality discovery journey! You will also want to share this special 9-part series so that your friends and family can learn about the Enneagram and maybe figure out their personality Type. Best of all if you listen to learn about each Type it will really help you know how to strengthen your relationships no matter their Type. Whether you are married, raising kids,, or working with others, chances are that you are interacting with all the Nine Enneagram personalities! Past episodes about Enneagram Ones:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tending-to-your-soul-part-1-with-author-and/id1216920050?i=100052008627 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cheers-to-a-wholehearted-you-marjorie-poff-enneagram-one/id1216920050?i=1000546239476 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/grief-and-the-holidays-enneagram-one-jennifer-james/id1216920050?i=1000544811377 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/scripture-as-a-habit-jen-pollock-michel-enneagram-one/id1216920050?i=1000524579677 https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/simply-wholehearted-podcast/id1216920050?i=1000494613121 Amy's Enneagram Momprenuer Guide free PDF found here!Take the new Enneagram Quiz here! Follow Amy on IGAmy's Website No Need to Explain with the Mental Health Mamas Parenting is hard. When you have a child who doesn’t fit neatly into a box, it can be... Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify Grab Amy's two video guide workshops mentioned in the summer series here! You too can have a Simply Summer that blesses both your family AND your business goals. 

Welcome to the first episode of the Nine Types Spring Series. An episode dedicated to learning all about the Enneagram Nine! You will want to listen to each episode of this series if you know your Enneagram Type or are beginning your personality discovery journey! You will also want to share this special 9-part series so that your friends and family can learn about the Enneagram and maybe figure out their personality Type. Best of all if you listen to learn about each Type it will really help you know how to strengthen your relationships no matter their Type. Whether you are married, raising kids,, or working with others, chances are that you are interacting with all the Nine Enneagram personalities! Guest interview mentioned that Amy was on, called "A Romance Recharge with Amy Wicks, 7-9 Pairing," listen herePast episodes about Enneagram Nines: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/what-you-really-need-to-know-about-an-enneagram-nine/id1216920050?i=1000494025060 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-value-of-your-story-with-enneagram-nine-robyn-kown/id1216920050?i=1000531520674 https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/simply-wholehearted-podcast/id1216920050?i=1000494025060 Amy's Enneagram Momprenuer Guide free PDF found here!Take the new Enneagram Quiz here! Follow Amy on IGAmy's Website Grab Amy's two video guide workshops mentioned in the summer series here! You too can have a Simply Summer that blesses both your family AND your business goals. 

When it comes to making decisions,  do you think through the information to make your decision first, before deciding how to react or feel about that information? Perhaps you feel your way through information first and incorporate reaction or thinking secondarily. Or maybe you have a visceral response or gut reaction immediately, then incorporate feelings or thinking secondarily? Your habitual response is unique to your personality Type but is also based on a common unifying core emotion. Stick around for today's episode to learn more about how your  Enneagram Type tends to make decision and also how to learn to utilize other tools for decision making, that other Types use!Take the new Enneagram Quiz here! Follow Amy on IGAmy's Website Grab Amy's two video guide workshops mentioned in the summer series here! You too can have a Simply Summer that blesses both your family AND your business goals. 

In  this episode and the next one, I’m focusing on helping you better understand what communication style and decision-making tendencies you possess and what you need to be aware of when you engage with others.  Have you ever wondered why you withdraw from your spouse when things get heavy? Have you noticed people shrinking back when you assert your presence? Or do you prefer to relate to or go along with an idea? Or even get frustrated with those who don’t declare their opinion?  The Enneagram helps define these relational dynamics as three distinct communication Stances. This podcast episode will help you understand what is happening in your relationships, which communication stance you fall into, and why others interact with you the way they do! And by the way, you will hear me refer to the Stances as Communication Styles or vice versa. The terms are interchangeable and I’ve attempted to use them in a way to help you better understand this teaching. It’s so valuable to learn about your Stance as it can be eye-opening as you dig into how you behave and respond to others, both in healthy and unhealthy ways. Take the new Enneagram Quiz here! Follow Amy on IGAmy's WebsiteCheck out the new Wholehearted Enneagram shop here Grab Amy's two video guide workshops mentioned in the summer series here! You too can have a Simply Summer that blesses both your family AND your business goals. 

Welcome back to part 2 of the fifth-anniversary special! If you missed out on part 1, you are definitely going to want to scroll back to episode #238 for context to this behind-the-scenes look at my family! If it's been a bit since you listened to part one, here's a quick recap: My family was insanely goofy behind the mic, and there were lots of giggles. In part 1, I gave a few Enneagram highlights about my family, and then they shared their anticipation for the big family trip to Disneyland. I also gave a little insight into my heartfelt struggle about celebration, missed expectations, and my honest thoughts about how the recording of this celebration episode panned out. If you missed part #1 AKA episode 238, now is your chance to go back and listen because this episode won't make much sense without it! For this second part of the celebration, I thought I would share a little personal background on why this trip to Disneyland was such a big deal to us. Or mostly a big deal to me.Enjoy!PS- Before you go, would you be willing to celebrate with me by giving your five-start review of the podcast? Just click on the review podcast section of your app and share what you enjoy about the Simply Wholehearted episodes. Maybe it’s the guests, Enneagram conversations, or the great book recommendations! Share your takeaways, so others can know what to expect.  I sincerely can not thank you enough, because I am beyond grateful to celebrate five fantastic years of the Simply Wholehearted Podcast with you!Follow Amy on IGAmy's WebsiteCheck out the new Wholehearted Enneagram shop here Grab Amy's two video guide workshops mentioned in the summer series here! You too can have a Simply Summer that blesses both your family AND your business goals. 

You know how I like to ask our podcast guests what their life looks if we could peek in their window? Well, this episode is a two-part peek inside my window and life with my family.  As I’ve approached the five-year mark of the Simply Wholehearted Podcast, I’ve been dreaming of what to do to celebrate.  I decided to have my family on the anniversary episode, to talk about our first family trip to Disneyland that was scheduled to happen right before this special anniversary. In this episode, we spend some time chatting about what doing at trip with different enneagram types present is like! Now, first of all, it's important for you to know this is not going to be your typical episode. Less polished, less formal, more messy, loud and imperfect, and likely relatable to your own motherhood. I’m guessing I’m not the only one whose kids get crazy in a time you were wishing they weren't! But, this out-of the norm episode is very special to me and I hope you will find it humorous, entertaining and celebratory. Because my dear wholehearted friend, if it wasn’t for you I wouldn’t have a reason to podcast or to show up week after week the last FIVE years. Goodness! I’m so ecstatic that I get to do this work, have these conversations and create space for this community. Thank you, thank you, thank you from the bottom of my heart and I hope you’ll appreciate this authentic, behind the scenes look.   Follow Amy on IGAmy's WebsiteCheck out the new Wholehearted Enneagram shop here Grab Amy's two video guide workshops mentioned in the summer series here! You too can have a Simply Summer that blesses both your family AND your business goals. 

Coming at you with a wonderful bonus episode today, on the topic of comparison!Are you tired of chasing better? Do you feel the weight of the pressure to exactly measure up to others? Heather Creekmore, author and Enneagram 7, joins me for a conversation around the harmful pursuit of perfection and the result of comparison. While other books on comparison call readers to embrace their own uniqueness, Heather’s book “The Burden of Better” reveals that only a deep understanding of God’s grace, and a personal reliance on that grace, can cure the epidemic of comparison flooding minds. Join us today as we dig into comparison but also Heather’s hesitancy  with the Enneagram and why it’s now a wonderful asset in her marriage and business.Follow Heather on IGHeather's WebsiteFollow Amy on IGAmy's WebsiteCheck out the new Wholehearted Enneagram shop here Grab Amy's two video guide workshops mentioned in the summer series here! You too can have a Simply Summer that blesses both your family AND your business goals. 

 Welcome to the first of two bonus episodes headed your way in the month of March! Have you ever considered becoming an Enneagram Coach?  Now, more than ever we have a mental health crisis on our hands and we need women like you who are equipped to help others with their frustration, overwhelm and anxiety. Becoming an Enneagram coach has been one of the most rewarding career moves I’ve made and it could be yours as well!  Our podcast guest today is Pastor Adam Breckenridge is the director of coaching for the Become an Enneagram Coach program, an Enneagram Six, dad to three girls and husband to his lifelong friend. He is giving the scoop on his Enneagram journey, the Becoming an Enneagram Coach program and then he’s sharing all nine Enneagram Types coaching superpowers! As you listen, check out the links in the show notes to learn more about becoming an Enneagram coach or adding the training to your role as a leader, minister, or mental health professional. Follow Adam on IGAdam's Website  Follow Amy on IGAmy's WebsiteCheck out the new Wholehearted Enneagram shop here Grab Amy's two video guide workshops mentioned in the summer series here! You too can have a Simply Summer that blesses both your family AND your business goals. 

Welcome to our Lent focused episode, to kick off the Lent season.  While I didn’t grow up observing the Lent calendar, I have practiced rhythms associated with Lent in recent years. My guest today, Tsh Oxenrider, has a new book that just came out all about the beauty of Lent. Tsh puts excitement back into Lent and shares uniquely and beautifully about her experiences celebrating it.  Tune into today to hear how Tsh reveals how her family (which includes teens who aren't as thrilled about Lent as their mom!) observes  Lent together and to hear more about her interactive Lent book.  Follow Tsh on IGTsh's Website and BookFollow Amy on IGAmy's WebsiteCheck out the new Wholehearted Enneagram shop here Grab Amy's two video guide workshops mentioned in the summer series here! You too can have a Simply Summer that blesses both your family AND your business goals.