The Great Juggling Act: How Maggie Bolger Masters Both Worlds

Iam Maggie Bolger, a working parent of four and a highly successful entrepreneur. Over the past decade, I have been an innovator in the childhood industry, challenging issues of parenting and adolescent development in modern society. After the huge success of co-founding and serving as the CEO and Creative Director of members’ club, Maggie and Rose, I have now set a new benchmark and opened my own exciting venture, b_together, which launched in 2021.

Drawing on my years of experience and success, I have created b_together to offer a broader range of services to families across the capital and beyond. My new mission is to create a community hub that is welcoming and accessible to all, targeting ages from pre-school to adults.

As a working parent, I know how challenging it can be to balance work life and home life. The juggle is real, and it can be even more intense when you work for yourself, as there is no “clocking off” time, and the lines between work and family can become blurred. However, I have managed to find some balance between the two and hope to share some of my knowledge with you.

I believe it’s essential to recognise the stage you’re at, whether it’s with the business or the baby. Both require a significant amount of time and energy in the early days, which is the inescapable truth. I suggest that you accept that your time will not be your own in the beginning, but trust me, it will be worth it. Invest the time, with the acceptance that other aspects of your life may temporarily see slightly less of you.

In my experience, the first few years of running a business are the hardest, and the demands on my time have continued even when my businesses became more established. The juggle is real, no matter what stage you’re at. How I spend my time has become the most important lesson for me and has helped in getting that balance right.

Before I had children, I could spend hours working on creative projects, but now, that’s not an option. So, I work smarter and more efficiently. I also ensure that the way I spend time with my children feels like quality time. Even if it’s only twenty minutes, they get my undivided attention. When I need to fully switch into work mode, they understand, and I feel less of that “Mum guilt.”

Of course, life is messy, and things don’t always fit into a neat little box. There