The Unexpected Power of Growing Slowly

Welcome back to Tea Time with Erin, where we share honest conversations about entrepreneurship, money, mental health, and the stories that shape the way we build our businesses and lives. In this episode, Erin sits down with Caroline Hogue, founder of Bygone Botanicals, for a conversation about entrepreneurship, motherhood, homeschooling, community, and building a business that aligns with your values. Caroline shares her journey from launching a wellness-focused Instagram account to creating Bygone Botanicals, a botanical skincare company inspired by her love of plants, aromatherapy, and family traditions. Along the way, she opens up about moving her family across the country, rebuilding community, homeschooling four children, and growing a business in a season where family remains her highest priority. Together, Erin and Caroline explore the realities of slow business growth, the pressure many entrepreneurs feel to scale quickly, the importance of asking for help, and what it looks like to build a business that supports your life instead of competing with it. In This Episode, You'll Hear: - How Caroline's move from Kansas City to Michigan impacted her family and business - The story behind Bygone Botanicals and how the business evolved over time - Why aromatherapy school helped shape her entrepreneurial journey - How homeschooling and entrepreneurship coexist in her daily life - The realities of building a business with limited time and resources - Why slow growth can be a healthy and intentional business strategy - The importance of community for women entrepreneurs and mothers - How social media creates pressure to scale faster than you're ready for - Why asking for help and outsourcing support isn't a failure - How Caroline's mother influenced her entrepreneurial mindset - The role family history and generational beliefs play in business ownership - Practical advice for pricing handmade products and valuing your work Key Takeaways - Building a business slowly doesn't mean you're falling behind. - Entrepreneurship doesn't have to come at the expense of your family. - Community and support systems are essential for sustainable business growth. - Childhood experiences and family influences often shape how we approach business and money. - Asking for help allows you to focus on the things that matter most. - Success looks different in every season of life. Learn More About Caroline Website: http://BygoneBotanicals.com Instagram: @‌bygonebotanicals TikTok: @bygonebotanicals **Connect with Erin** Learn more about Erin’s work around money mindset, financial therapy, and building businesses that support your life. - Book a free financial clarity call with Erin: https://calendar.app.google/bTLBrJFex9KHpFKz9 - Instagram: @‌erinthemoneytherapist **Erin’s Tea for This Episode** Erin is drinking Everyday Doze Mushroom Coffee https://www.everydaydose.com/ERINREECE **Keep the Conversation Going** If this episode resonated with you, be sure to subscribe and share it with another entrepreneur who might need to hear it. **New episodes of *Tea Time with Erin* drop every other Tuesday**, where we share honest conversations about money, mental health, and entrepreneurship. Grab your drink of choice, take a deep breath, and join us for the next Tea Time.