Motherhood & Business Unfiltered w/Angelica Potes

In this episode of Talk to Olena, I sit down with Angelica Potes, an RCIC based in Kitchener, Ontario, who’s been running her business while raising her baby daughter.

We talk honestly about what it’s like to grow a firm from scratch, how it feels to be isolated in the early years, and the power of community and support.

We also dive into:

✨ Taking action instead of overthinking
✨ Building your business around your strengths
✨ Why accountability and consistency matter more than motivation
✨ Trusting yourself even when things feel messy

00:00 – Intro & Angelica’s story

02:00 – Running a business with a newborn

04:00 – Overcoming isolation in the early years

08:00 – The mindset shift that changed everything

11:30 – Angelica’s superpower: effortless collaboration

14:00 – Taking action vs. overthinking

18:30 – Why community and accountability matter 

21:30 – Her best advice to her past self

👇 Let’s connect:

📍 Chat with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/olena-weber/

📌 Apply to work with me: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSevWPQg-4QpiPjEwWT2OfqJXATL5hofsJa-k-Xb9T0hcQ6dRg/viewform